Market cattle in 1942 urged by USDA chair
U S D A chairman Robert M Loss urges beef cattle producers to raise marketings in 1942 rather than expand herds. He notes total cattle and calves exceed 73 million, warns of postwar price drops if herds grow, and cites four recommended steps by Secretary Wickard to curb oversized herds while supporting the Food for Freedom drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Loss
Kossuth County
U. S. 1D. A. Defense Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
Food For Freedom
Losa
Norton Family Injured in Snow Crash Near Carroll
Milton G Norton a Algona lumber dealer his wife and two children were injured Christmas night in a vehicle wreck six miles north of Carroll as they traveled home from Audubon in a snow storm on icy pavement. Their son Richard was driving at about 6 30 pm. Milton Norton had a fractured hip and severe head injuries. Mrs Norton fractured hip and was badly bruised. Daughter Miriam had cracked ribs. The father was slightly injured. All were taken to Carroll hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Norton
Norton
Miriam
Sun
Carroll Hospital
Eisenbacher Family Reunion at Wesley
Mr and Mrs J A Eisenbacher hosted Christmas Day gatherings with their children including Richard Hammond of Racine Wis The Eisenbacher kin from Whittemore Fort Dodge Waterloo and surrounding families joined in the festive reunion Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Charles Nelson and baby and other relatives Ruth Mary and Wane were noted among attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenbacher
Wesley Wirsley
J. A. Eisenbacher
Richard Hammond
Racine
Wis
Moman Mibaatiagh Se
Whittemore
Linus Eisenbacher
Fort Dodge
Theokla Eisenbacher
R. N
Waterloo
Jon Studer
Norbert Hilbert
Charles Nelson
Clarence ‘Noeleon
John
Vincent
Edward
Joe
Ruth
Wane
Junior Federated Club Xmas Party at Krantz home
Titonka sunwr Federated Club entertained their husbands Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Krantz with a buffet supper and Christmas party. Small tables were decorated with cellophane ice skaters on a mirror and tainty place cards guided guests to their seats. Some attended the show Dive Bomber while others played 500 and bridge for many small Christmas prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
New City Well at Tama Delivers Notable Improvement
A newly completed well wall in Tama is praised by residents as a top local improvement. Despite unclear wording, the project is viewed as a strong city enhancement surpassing state expectations and featuring robust performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Bellave
Fetis
Doan area Christmas events and family gatherings noted
Doan residents report Christmas Eve and Day visits by Hoover, Olson, Krantz, Brink, Young, Buffington and Christensen families. A Doan church candle light service drew a large crowd. Schools Buffalo No 8 No 9 Wesley No 3 presented the Christmas program under Miss Martinck and teachers. Reed lists many hospitality visits and dinners across Britt Algona Titonka Forest City and Ringsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Church
Mins
Gordon ,Hansen Jana Drusilla
Tom Young
Wanda
Tio Buffington
Judy
Ross Buffington
Marie Christensen
Dob Rachat
Perta Larson
Dorothy Budlong
Clarence Christengen
Vera Johnson
Betty Geering
Algona
Bradford Buffington
Alice Buffington
Dayle Craven
Patty Lynn
George Tyohnson
Dean Andrews
Burt
Howard ‘Andrews
Titonia
Loyal Young
Henry Mertz
Janet
Rosa Andrews
Ted Hoover
Allyn Brink
Harald Krants
Titania
Fred Asa
Bryant Asa
Fred Bryansfeldt
Lone Rock
Clarenes Christensen
Famiy
Wada
Dale ‘Struthers and
Ted Struthers
Ringsted
Harold ‘Krantz
George Johnson
Wm. Cosgrove
Cosgroves
Kenneth
Chicago
Andrew
Navy
New York
Holidas
Bill ‘Larson
Janice
Geraldine
Britt
Vern Teeter
Franz ‘Teeter
Harvey Larson
Linda
Petra Larson
Mre
Rudy Larson
Ilo Buffington
Clarance Christengen
Dorothy Budlops
Koestler Sins and Fines Listed in Ledyard Court
Duane Koestler of Ledyard was fined 3 dollars and 2 dollars costs for driving without a license after striking Mrs Elmer Jengenson and her five year old son Bobby near Ledyard public school. His father KE Koestler paid 50 dollars and costs 2 for permitting an unauthorized minor to drive. Half the fines were suspended for good behavior. Marion James Lloyd of Ledyard was fined 3 dollars and 2 dollars costs for failing to signal a turn. Alphonse Elsbecker of Bancroft was fined 500 dollars and costs for reckless driving, half suspended. No new district or probate cases listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Duane Koestler
Ledyard
Coste
C.H
Ostwinkla’s
KE. V. Koestler
Dwane
Elmer Jengenson
Bobby
Jergenson
Bancroft
Juancs Ostwinkle
Bancroft Youth Injured In Hwy 169 Crash
Lawrence N. Schiltz, 19, of Bancroft, injured when his pickup overturned north of the bridge on highway 169 two miles south of Bancroft. Accident occurred about 9:30 p.m. when a front tire blew, Schiltz thrown clear, taken to Kossuth hospital with a fractured vertebra. Truck damage about $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Schiltz
Bancroft
Lawrence N. Schiltz
Kiosouth Hospital
Schiltz
Kossuth
Christmas Snowfall Delivers Four Inches In County
After rain and mucky conditions, Christmas night brought a steady snowfall of four to five inches. Roads stayed level and in good condition but drivers faced slick gravel and slippery paving. A few cars damaged, but no serious accidents reported in the area.
Marriage Licenses Issued In County This Week
Marriage licenses issued in the past week include Howard M. Long 21 of Algona and Mary W. Tinden 21 of Burt Leo Fragen 24 of Henderson Minn and Myrtle Gelb 45 of Henderson Minn Albert Sappe Chicago and Wheaney Thissen Algona Arlo Tanney and Mrs Dorobert Gerard both of Fenton William Martin Knoll and Marion Alice Jackman both of Lone Rock John Primet Legarty 28 of Algona and Della Rezebek 20 of Algona Anton W Placek 23 Dritt and Irense Kunkel 20 St Benedict Clarence B Penning 23 Buffalo Center and Dorothy Sleper 23 Honka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard M. Long
Algona
Mary ‘W. Tinden
Burt
Leo Fragen
Myrtle iGelb
Henderson
Minn
Albert Sappe
Legal
Chicago
Wheaney Thissen
Arlo Tanney
Dorobert Gerard
Fenton
William Martin Knoll
Marion Alice Jackman
Algona Infant Dies From Sleeping Sickness
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Algona for Marlyn Violet Kinnetz ten months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Kinnetz farmers west of town who died at Kossuth hospital from sleeping sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Marlyn Violet Kinnetz
Ernest Kinnetz
Kossuth Hospital
New Hope Lutheran Church Plans New Year Services
Good Hope Lutheran Church announces New Year s Day services in English at 7 00 p m and 10 00 a m on New Year s Day with a special offering for American Lutheran mission work. German services at 9 30 and English at 10 80, Sunday School 9 30, Luther League and council meetings planned, annual congregation meeting on Wednesday January 7 at 2 00 p m, ladies aid gathering January 7 at 2 00 p m with hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
M. A. Schulz
American Lutheran Church
Luther League
Ghureh Council
Voung
Methodist Church Services and Society Meeting Worthington
Reverend W R Patterson leads Sunday school at 10 00 and morning worship at 11 00 at the Methodist Church. DOAN Morning Worship occurs at 10 00 with Sunday Behond at 10 46. Thursday January Woman's Society of Christian Service meets at Mrs Percy Brink's home. Renewal notices for The Christian Advocate now due, price 1 50. Upper Room devotional booklet offered for 5 cents for three months. Wishes for a happy and victorious year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Patterson
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Percy” Brink
Christian Advocate
Immanuel Lutheran Calendar of Services and Meetings
Immanuel Lutheran invites worship and church events at the Titonia area church through December and January. English services December 11 and January 4, New Year’s Eve and Day observances, confirmations January 3, Luther League and Cornell meeting January 5, annual congregational meeting at 1 pm, ladies aid January 8, and a Christmas Day visitors list including the Kall family and others.
33 4-H Boys at Ames Annual Short Course
Thirty three Kossuth county 4 H boys left Algona to attend the annual short course at Ames State College from December 29 to 31. County agent A L Brosa and club leaders J Meade Proud Bode and Wayne Keith Chaperoned. Boys from various clubs listed with names mv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiossuthounty
Algona
Ames State College
A. L. Brosa
Tmentay J. Meade
Proud Bode
Wayne Keith
Bunt
Merle Edwards
Wayne Barr
Loren Hang
Wallaces Peterson
Lakota Club
Gerald Soderbeng
Ross Inman
Greenwood-Ramsey Club
Robert Johnson
Albert Anderson
Northwest Kossuth Club
Wayne Lynch
Erral Peterson
Seneca Club
Menvin Jentz
Eugene Schmidt
Everett Mueller
Fenton Club
Robert Mayer
Jerald Schenck
al- Fone Club
Luverne Club
Gail Wolf
Kenneth Wagner
Donald Fett
James Blumer
Sherman Club
Eugene Viandt
Arnald iKollasch
Whittemore Club
Curtis Banting
Burt Club
Eugene Radig
Robert Hanna
Mdonald Gross
Lone Rock Club
Bans Published for Two Wesley Couples at St Josephs
Banns announced at St Josephs church Wesley for Richard Youngwirth son of John and Mrs Youngwirth and Ardell Hauptmann daughter of EB Hauptmann and wife Corwith. Also listed are Raymond Becker of St Foe and Louise Benger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
St. Joseph's Church
Richard Youngwirth
John Youngwirth
Ardell Hauptmann
EB. T. Hauptmann
Corwith
Raymond Becker
St. Foe
Louise Benger
Enlisted Reserve Call Issued for Kossuth County Members
Enlisted reserve corps members in Kossuth County who joined via the Selective Service and were released for age, dependency, or hardship must report to the legal board office immediately. Those unable to attend should call. Veterans with release certificates should bring them. Physical disability discharges are excluded. The board finished mailing 3,432 questionnaires to Kossuth men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Legal Board
Iossuth
Cruikshanks Announce Daughter Engagement
Mr and Mrs L A Cruikshank announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor Maris to John B Wilson of Des Moines son of Edward B Wilson of Troy N Y The wedding is planned for late January at the bride's parents home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruikshanks
Bart
L. A. Cruikshank
Eleanor Maris
John B. Wilson
Des ‘Moines
Edward ‘B. Wilson
Troy
New Wesley Schools Superintendent Named Maurice Page
Maurice Page has been elected superintendent of Wesley public schools succeeding Campbell. Page and Mrs Page of Winston are moving into the house formerly known as the telephone filer, signaling a transition in Wesley's school leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Schools
Wesley
Maurice Page
Wlnston
Telephone Fsler
Supt
Page
Campbell
Gulva
Five Blind Singers From Piney Woods Lose Trailer
Five blind singers from Piney Woods Mississippi were left without transport after their trailer burned in Union while they toured with a hired driver. Union residents immediately began fundraising to rebuild the trailer so the group can continue their tour to raise money for a dormitory at Kind Regroes School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Woods
Mississippi
Union
Local Christmas Guests Fill Weasley and Area Homes
Local families and relatives from Weasley Britt Garner and Algona shared Christmas visits across multiple households. Names include the Youngs Ramittard Devries Brims Abbas Meyers Tapper Boekelman Rippentrop and others with travel from Sioux Rapids Lakota Triumph and Buffalo Center. Many members later returned to duty or continued holiday hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Young
Weasley
al Youngs
Harm Soning
Britt
Jerry Boekelman
Miles Ramittard
Sioux Rapids
Ricklefa
iMrs
Grace Dbrner
Jacob Devries
Garner
iMra
Betty Sturdevant
Sfort Dodges
Titanica
Taus Abbas
Norfolk
Virginia
Hd Abbas
Ben A. Meyers
Marjorie
Mra
G. ‘Haken
Migs Violet ‘Meter
Sioux Falls
Guy Barton
Rickles
Texas
Ben Stadtlander
Hdna Abbas
Thornton
Teus Abbas
F. Gi. Tilfot
Marshell Friest
Harold ‘Miller
Abbas
Triumph
Minn
Anna Maa Abbas
Whiter Ostermann
Algona Hospital
A. M. Petersen
Minneapolis
Joe ‘H. Tapper
Walter Tapper
Everett Rinpentrop
Wesley
Minnie
Lilia Tapper
Herman ‘Iapper
Dick B. Meyers
Lee Bruns
George Rookalman
Louis Simpson
Alfred Lindbergh
Buffalo Center
Edwin Welshagr We Algona
Camp Bowie
George Boekelman
John ‘Meyer
John Tjarky
Verlyp
Heyo Boekelman Jr
Harold
Heyo Boskelman Sr
Anna
Titonka Business People Wish Happy New Year
Titonka merchants extend New Year greetings to friends and customers in The Topic column. They thank patrons for the past year, note solid local stock and fair prices, and urge continued support for hometown shops during bad weather and in the months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matobka
Titonka
Huisinga Silver Anniversary Celebrated in Woden
Mr and Mrs Jake Huisinga of Woden marked their silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday celebration. Guests from Mtontka German Valley and nearby towns attended a visiting afternoon and lunch. The couple received a chest of silverware as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Huisinga
Jake A. Huisinga
Woden
Medibapketa
Harm J. Huisinga
Anthony Buns
Marcella Seathart
John Greenfield
Mildred
Gordon Syran
Bel
Henry Korte
Mr. Land Mra
Henry Korte Jr
Joan Kay
Henry Halainga
Mtontka
Land
Hai Halainis c"Gvateddley
George.p. Smith
Robert. Wayne
Britt
Man
Henry Plaisier
German Valley
Blinding Lights Cause Wreck Near Swea City
Sheriff A. Comley investigated a five and a half mile north of Swea City accident where Martin Berhow Cay northbound collided with Ralph Saunders southbound. Blinding lights were blamed. Saunders’ car rolled over several times. Mrs Zora Saunders suffered broken ribs and other injuries, Audrey Golmianson 14 had a broken collarbone. Both were treated in Swea City. Damages were about $150 to the Saunders car and $6 to the Berhow car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City
Algona
A. 3
Comley
Berhow Cay
Ralph Saunders
Elnore
Minn
Saunders
Zora Saunders
Audreygolmianson
Berhow
Verna Tryon Weds Donald Trees in Minnesota Ceremony
Verna Tryon of Britt and Donald E Trees of Armstrong were married December 24 1941 in Marrmont Minnesota. Mrs Trees daughter of Mrs Bossia Tryon, a Britt High School and Britt Junior College graduate, formerly worked at Denison drug store and Britt Bank. Mr Trees a Britt High School graduate drives a Standard Oil tank wagon at Armstrong. The couple will reside in Armstrong after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Tryon
Britt
Donald E. Trees
Armstrome
Marrmont
Minn
Trees
Bossia Tryon
Britt High School
Britt Junior College
Denison
Britt Bank
Armstrong
Man Suggests Saving Tin Cans For Defense and Use on Farm
J. J. Tyler of near Malcolm proposes waving tin cans for defense or making automobile license plates. He has been saving the cans cutting out both ends flattening them for fills and various farm uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Tyler
Malcolm
Tyler Asaya
Also Mentioned on This Page
Us.d.a
Junior Federated Club
Xmas Party
Doan News
Blommars
Kossuth District and Justice Court’ News OF the Week
Roy Budlong
Titanka Towns
R. C. Ball
Buffalo Two
Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Plant
Cornell
Come
Algun
Ladies Aid
Fannie Kall
Trobert Lang
Len Callies
Jacqueline
Maurice Kell
Bre
Wayne Miller
Ames
Donald Trees
Iar Caeva
Titanics
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