Activities Of Local School For The Week
Senior News covers topics from trust discussions in American Democracy to daily shorthand tests. Reports on English workbooks, punctuation, verb forms, and a new cooking course. Juniors study Jacksonian Democracy and US foreign policy debates. English classes read Julius Caesar. biology focuses on bisecting. geography on transportation. Freshmen finish electricity chapter and Earth formation visuals. Eighth graders study taxes civics and road planning. spelling winners listed. Seventh graders highlight 100 spelling scores. Lakota basketball win 11-3. geography on fishing industry. ink blot art and Valentine party notes. Mrs Sathoff and Mrs Oesterreicher attend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
United States
Sharon Callies
Marilyn Jesse
Patricia Schutter
Harry
Betty Ann
Wanda
David
Merle G
Paul
Richard
Ronald
Norma
Robert
Mary Alen
Merle P
Kenny
Sathoff
Oesterreicher
Des Moines
L.S.B.A
Nether
Wesley Wizards Hold Meeting and Farewell Party
The Wesley Wize jards 44H girls club met at Joe Gostz home last Monday evening for a combined meeting and farewell party for Shirley and Rodemary Yemge who are moving soon with their parents to a farm near Buffalo Center. Following the business meeting games were played and lunch served by the hostess.
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Wesley
Wesley Wize
Girla Club
Joe Gostz
Shirley
Rodemary Yemge
Buffalo Center
Lutheran Church Rev Wm Plans Divine Services Next Sunday
Reverend William leads Lutheran services with Sunday worship at 10 30 AM. Sunday School and Bible Class at 2 30 PM. Third Lenten service on Wednesday at 8 PM. Offering for Lutheran World Action. Choir rehearsal after the meeting. Confirmation instruction Wednesday and Saturday at 9 30 AM.
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Lutheran World Action
Wesley Society Holds 1947 Meeting With 160 Attendees
The forty first annual Wesley Co op Society gathering at Klein Peter Hall saw 160 attendees. The year’s sales reached $1,187,522.08 with 10 percent paid on merchandise and per bushel payments of 3 cents for corn and oats and 5 cents for beans and flax. Glenn Poegler spoke. three directors were elected: H J Arndorfer, Lester Larson, Herman Studer.
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Wesley
Wesley Co- Op
Kleinpeter Hall
Glenn Poegler
Manly
H. J. Arndorfer
Lester Larson
Herman Studer
Olaf Funnemark
Wm. Frimml
Victor Loebig
Joe Goetz
Claus Tjarks
Clarence Ward
Edward Hildman
Frank Bleich
Chas. Heenan
Alfred Erdmann
Joe Johnson
Algo
Awakening Americans to the American Way of Life
The American Legion Auxiliary urges awakening to American democracy and citizenship duties through a Washington birthday observance. The program emphasizes patriotism at home, school, and in the community, urging duty alongside privileges. A February 27 meeting at the Denton home is planned to plan the work.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Thelma Higgins
Auxliary
Washington
America
United States
Denton
Quarter dated 1845 nets $100 in sale near LeMars
A man from near LeMars, identified as Ben DeVall, recovered a quarter from last fall and sold the dated 1845 coin for $100. The transaction highlights local interest in old currency and numismatic value.
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Ben DeVall
LeMars
Mrs Milo Miller Funeral Marks 80 Years Of Life
Mrs Milo L Miller died Wednesday night February 11 at 9 45 at her son Walter Millers home in Titonia aged 80 years 4 months 11 days following a heart attack She lived in Pocahontas and earlier in Bristow Kimball South Dakota and Vinccennes Indiana Survived by husband two sons Walter Titonia and Cornelius Vincennes one daughter Mrs Tatella Coil Pocahontas a brother and two sisters six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral services were held at the Titonia home and at the Methodist church then at Pocahontas Summit Hill Cemetery Pallbearers named in Titonia and Pocahontas areas
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Milo L, Miller
Pocahontas
Cinderella B
Cornelius and
Betsy Miller
Pennsylvania
Waterloo
Milo L. Miller
Oat Bristow
Kimball
Dak
Methodist
McMahon Funeral Home
Summit Hill
Titonia
Chris Brandt
Nick Heesch
Geo
Peterson
Schutter
W. A. Sehram
Leonard Callies
Roy Miller
Joe Pattee
Henry Kramer
Charley Battershall
A. J. Shaw
George Logan
Lena Franzen
Dickioff
Commanuel Lutheran Church
Titonice
Uncle Frank
Uffe Kettwich Sr
Minonk
Fishermine Law
Henry Franzen
Titonka School Adds Another Big Bus
The Buffalo Township Consolidated school purchased a 42 passenger Dodge bus with a Superior steel body and latest features. Supt Metcalf and Directors J R Schutter C R Krantz George Bonacker and Oscar Norland bought it in Des Moines. Five large buses now serve the district, with five operated currently. Drivers include Neal Don Michaelson Robert Lang Jim McColley and Edw A Sathoff.
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Buffalo Township Consolidated School
Supt. Metcalf
J. R. Schutter
C. R. Krantz
George Bonacker
Oscar Norland
Des Moines
Neal
Don Michaelson
Robert Lang
Jim McColley
Edw. A. Sathoff
Child No 6 and Girl No 2 Born to Harold Clark
The Bancroft family announces a Valentine Day birth at Bathurst hospital. It is a girl, the second daughter for Harold and Mrs. Clark, joining brothers Jim Tom Jan Dick and Mary. The couple sends best wishes for many more happy events. One son resides in Philadelphia with two grandchildren at home.
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Valentine
Harold Clark
Bancroft
Batherville Hospital
St. Valentines Day
Jim
Tom
Jan
Mary
Philadelphia
Hope Lutheran Church announces services and events
Divine Worship Service at 10:80 Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30 Women s Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 in Mrs. Frank Fisher s home Topic leader Mrs Bonno Schuitter He dtesses will be Mrs Harry Bartelt and Mrs Conrad Schmidt Parsonage building committee calls a special meeting Friday at 7:80 Children s confirmation class Saturday 9 00 to 3 00 Adult class next Tuesday at 7 80 Third Lenton service next Wednesday Feb 25 sermon Pa tience of Christ Special Lenten offering for American Missions outside speaker
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Women’s Missionary Society
Frank Fisher
Bonno Schuitter
Harry Bartelt
Conrad Schmidt
School band debuts at P T A meeting
The high school band conducted by Mr Castor made its first public appearance at the February 16 P T A meeting. They performed four selections including Promotion March Blue Moon Waltz Song of the Rose and Military Escort. Founders Day marked the P T A’s fiftieth anniversary with participants from home school church and community and a closing reading The Tribute by Mary Lee Cole.
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Castor
Parent/Teacher Association
Blue Moon Wailtz
Parent-Teacher Association
Ma Mehlan
P.T.A
Marie Krantz
P.T. A
Rae Krantz
Mary Oosterreicher
Rev
A. Mardorf
Edward Boyden
Tha Ounders
Mary Lee Cole
Bidar
Methodist Church Events and Services Notice
Morning worship at 11 led by Donald H. James with senior youth fellowship and reports from Florence Willis. Sunday School at 20, choir practice, youth meetings, WSCS circles, and evangelistic services Feb 24 to March 7. Special services by Dr John D. Clinton in Burt and Humboldt meeting, all welcome.
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Cleveland
Florence Willis
Eugle
Imtonka
John D. Clinton
Burt
Clinton
Des Moines
Methodist Church
Titanka
WSCS
Algona
Fort Dodge
Humboldt
Chunrch
Wrank- UN
Dogd
Cortland
Mra. T. C. Young
Rites Held For Frank Kettwich Fine Gentleman
Last rites for Frank Kettwich were held at Immanuel Lutheran church. The obituary notes his birth in 1880 in Germany, emigration to America in 1868, marriage in 1896, and long service to the Immanuel congregation. He died February 10 after a long illness at age 87. Pallbearers and far-flung relatives are listed.
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Frank Kettwich
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Plang
Bilert Kettwich
Marie
Nea Oaken
Warsangsfehn
Ostfriesland
Germany
Lucy
America
Minonk
Titonita
Immanuel Congregation
Wesley Township Farm Bureau Meeting at Wesley Legion Hall
Wesley Township Farm Bureau held a Friday night meeting at the Legion hall with 280 members and guests. A musical program featured colored farm scene pictures by Jon Skow and Dr. Raney. Guest speaker Dean of Humboldt spoke on crop rotation and drainage. A 16 member committee served lunch. Enrollment stands at 126 members. J. C. Skowta chaired.
Metcalf Shows Educational Film at Lions Meeting
Supt. C A Metcalf presented an educational film at the Lions club gathering last Thursday, praising its view of school progress and community benefits. He noted a county board of education setup and promised more publicity before the March 8 school election. Robert Lang presided in Homer Downs absence.
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Supt. C. A. Metwalf
Lions Club
Parl
Metcalf
Homer Downs
Ramsey Reformed Church Sunday School and Worship
Ramsey Reformed Church hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m led by Rev Calvin Schnucker of Dubuque who will conduct the service
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Calvin Schnucker
Dubuque
Bartletts Return From Northwest to West Chester
Louis Bartlett and family completed a seven week tour through the northwest United States to California and back by New Mexico and Texas. They visited relatives in Lynden Woodburn Gresham Albany Los Angeles Phoenix Deming El Paso and Titonka before returning home. The group reports good health and improved spirits from the trip.
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Louis Bartlett
Gon Arthur
United States
California
New Mexico
Texas
Lynden, Wash
J. W. DeNeuf
Clara Kuchenreuther
Louis
Dorothy Wilson
Woodburn
Oregon
Carrie Bonacker
Amoga Bonackera
Oscar Blanchards
Horace Schencks
Gresham
Krueger Brothers
Bartletts
Albany
Johnnie
Wilsons
Barftletts
Sone
Frank Munson
Woden
Los Angeles
Clarke Miller
Clarke
J. L. Miller
Burt
Miller
Doris Krantz
R. L. Krantz
West Chester
Robert Hamilton
Loraine Kuchenreuther
Lynn Kuchenreuther
Phoenix
Arizona
Deming
Mrs Hirlenga Sr Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Harm Hillenga Sr died at her home Thursday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Monday February 16 at the Hillenga home and at the Woden Christian Reformed church with Rev A Kindler officiating. She was born in Illinois and lived near Woden the last 23 years. Survived by husband three sons Setho Harm and Erwin all near Woden and seven grandchildren. Burial in the Christian Reformed cemetery.
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Woden
Harm Hillenga
Hillenga
Bervic~ea
Woden Christian Reformed Church
A. Kinsler
Ilinois
Setho
Harm
Eewin
Christian Reformed
Tragic Fall Takes Life Of Little Mary Louise Aleman
Five year old Mary Louise Aleman of Alleman was killed when she fell from a truck her brother drove near their home. A rear wheel passed over her, causing almost instantaneous death.
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Mary Louise Aleman
Alleman
Foxes Reported Killed in Crawford County in 1947
Crawford county records show 488 foxes were killed within the county during 1947, detailing the annual wildlife harvest and local wildlife management data for the year.
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Crawford County
Letter from Luxembourg to Dr Sartor dated 1948
A nephew in Luxembourg sends an extended letter to Dr Pierra Sartor describing family news. He mentions parcels received, a book about the Rundstedt Offensive, and the American Army’s Patton era. He notes Luxembourg democracy, local figures, and invites Sartor and family to visit. He also asks for future letters and photos, and sends best wishes from the Sartor family.
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Pierra Sartor
Ea Nephew
Luxembourg
Biwer
Pittchen
College of Luxembourg
Athenee Grand-Ducal
Patton
Hamm
Luxembourg City
Luxeembourg
Correction: New Circle I WSCS member named Heiko Boekelman
A correction notes that in the latest WSCS Circle I report the new member listed as Mrs Heyo Boekelman Jr. should read Mrs Heiko Boekelman. It clarifies the spelling and full name for accurate recordkeeping.
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Circle I
WSCS
Fsat
Heyo Boekelman Jr
Heiko. Boekelman
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Et Lutheran
Lutheran Church
Wm. Plans
Wesley Society
Milo Miller
Titonka
Good Hope Lutheran
Liberan Charch
Alfred
Mardort
Pistor
Donald H. James
Burt Methodist Church
Wm. Girard
K. W. Swan
Wim. Schram
Jesus
Hell
John F. Boyken
Carl Giesking
Harm Warrenga
Ernest Senne
Egbert Buss
Hiert Boyken
Geo. Kettwich
John Ketttwich
Affie Kettwich
Bloomington
Harry Kettwich
George and
John Harms
Wellsburg
Iowa
Goldfield
Oscar Quam
John Lesterson
Minneapolis
China Sonnen~ Keng
Holland
Mary Stoke
Wm. Pohimon
Ackley
Fred Theis
Town Falls
Etta Johnson
Glenco
Minn
Wesley Farm Bureau
Wesley Legion Hall
Lions Meeting
THE
Ramsey Reformed Church
Louis Bartletts
West and
DR. Sartor
Uncle Pittchen
Uncle Pittehen
Mother Allways
Pittehen
Monni Pittchen
L'Abbe ‘Masarette
Emile Reuter
de la Chambre Des Deputes
M. Beck
Juxembourg
Haran
Max
Rose
Luc
Astrid
U.S.A
Deiile
Letacburger Land
Jove
Smile
Marty
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