Mrs John Helmers Dies After Stroke In Woden
Mrs John Helmers died Friday December 10 following a stroke two days earlier while visiting her son in Grundy County Iowa. Born 1863 she married John Helmers in 1886 and lived in Grundy and Kossuth counties before moving to live with her son George. She leaves three sons George John and Chris and a daughter in law along with several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Woden conducted by Rev Kruse and interment was in Helmers Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Helmers
Geo. Helmers
Woden
John Helmera Wes Gegka B
Korswas
George
Hélitiers
Kossuth County
Prairie
Halmers
Tivin
Helmers
John
Christian
Chris
Low
Presbyterian Church
Kruse
Thankful tribute to neighbors and friends
Card expresses sincere thanks to four neighbors and friends who helped during the illness and death of a loved mother. It also thanks all who sent flowers and support.
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Howersa
Marriage of Fred Christ and August Bauman
The Lakota Record notes the wedding of Fred Christ son of Michéal Christ Sr and August Bauman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bauman. The couple, described as industrious and esteemed, will reside on the bride’s parents farm and are wished a bright future. Guests gathered at the bride’s home west of town for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Christ
Michéal Christ
August Bauman
Notice To Bidders for Buffalo Township 1928 bids
Trustees invite sealed bids for supervision and upkeep for the cemetery and township duties. Bids due February 6 1928 require a certified check of 252 dollars. The clerk and trustees reserve right to reject any and all bids.
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Buffalo Township
Ovstng
W. A
Trustee George Hansen Ready to Retire After Thirty Years
George Hangen has served thirty years as township trustee overseeing road work. He recalls the era from crude paths to modern graded highways. He plans to retire next spring and will not seek re election at the June primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hangen
Hansen
Trustes
Setviea
Local 4 H Club Meeting and Regional Visits Noted
The 4 H Club plans a Saturday gathering with Miss Beryl Boggess and Peter Heilman. Various local residents, including J. F. Fisher in Ames for an Implement Dealers Convention, and George Klenk with family, are mentioned in connection with recent travel and visits. The Crystal Lake M E church burned last Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Beryl Boggess
Peter Heilman
Buffalo Center
Titanica
J. F. Fisher
Ames
George Klenk
Dan Gallagher
Elmore
Minnesota
M. E. Church
Crystal Lake
la Lamoreux
June
Britt
Chas
Anna
Hubert‘Winction
Wisconsin
Frank Kennedy
Dawson, Minn
Elizabeth Kennedy
Tyler
Texas
Roosevelt family living near Woden center of interest
A Laerter reporter visits the Monson home near Woden to observe a large family meal. He notes 16 children born to Mr and Mrs Monson, 3 deceased leaving 13 living, plus the parents total 14 in the home. The piece praises orderly happiness and well brought up children in a spacious dining room scene.
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Inhd
Searnt
Woden
Laerter
Roosevelt
Monson
Myrs.Monson
Irs
Mark
Garner Signal
The Individual Factor in Farm Financial Success
A tax assessor reports on 64 farms showing 10 percent operate at a bushel and high costs with slight surplus, 20 percent cover carrying charges and gain modest income, while 10 percent lose. Profitability ties to owner management and capitalization rather than market advantage. Township trustees report road and drainage costs and a 1928 budget shortfall.
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Belt County
Benfouya
Bute Cess
National Bank
Worsley
Fox
Methodist Church Gift Appreciation and New Year Appeal
The pastor and family express gratitude for holiday remembrances including money meat poultry and other provisions. They wish God’s blessings for 1928 and urge cooperation for the church and community as Supt Mouse announces special meetings with ministers Whyte Seward assisting.
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Mouse
Bath
Whyte
Rev
Seward
Qod Oly Redeemer
Community Notes From Algona And Vicinity This Week
Local social news covers births marriages and family visits in Algona and nearby towns. Me and Mrs Silas Show welcome a son born December 5 at Methodist W F M S meeting featured by Mrs A B Giddings. The Catholic Daughters held a card party, Thelma and Evelyn Conner vacationed with Uncle Robert McGarty in Hagle Grove, Mrs Swen Monson visited Sioux Falls, Lucille Kunz begins nursing at St Anthony’s, Charrell spends Christmas with mother, Earl Goodnow family celebrates New Year with sister Mrs Herman Ostercamp. Wallace Benton and daughter Virginia return from Iowa City where Virginia's diabetes exam proceeded well. Fire department responds to Wingert chimney scare. Wingerts report losses of fright and injury from last fall. South Dakota Montana and Washington travelers sidetracked here. locals admire farm produce. A wheel cracks on eastbound coach. passengers transfer to another car. Marie Froelich and Lawrence Rieke wed at St Joseph’s Church, Rev George Wessling officiating. Attendants Halon Froelich and George Rieke present. bride wore white with attendant pale tan.
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Priday
A. B. Giddings
Catholic Daughters of America
Hall
Thelma
Evelyn Conner
Hagle Grove
Robert McGarty
Swen Monson
Sioux Falla
Wm. Dau
Lucille Kunz
St. Anthony’ S Hospital
Charrell
Otto Kunz
Earl Goodnow
Algona
Lawrence Wingert
Wingert
South’ Dakota
Montana
Washington
Marie Froelch
Lawrence Ricke
St. Joseph’s Church
George F. Wessling
Halon Froelich
George Rieke
Postponed P T Meeting Delayed By Holiday Break
The group notes the regular meeting date cannot be arranged due to holiday season. The date is postponed until after vacation, with expectations of a fine program when held.
Stillman Emerges as Republican Candidate for County Attorney
G W Stillman assistant county attorney seeks the Republican nomination for County Attorney in the June Primary. He is a law partner of EB J Van Ness and brings recent experience in pursuing law violators. A Iowa State University graduate, he would likely honor the position and constituents if nominated.
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G. W. Stillman
Mr.Stillman
EB. J. van Ness
Hag
Van
Iowa State University
Names Listed in Honga Roll January 1 1929 Titonka
A noisy roll of Iowa names and places appears dated January 1 1929 with multiple entries from Titonka Bancroft Titonka Woden Algona and nearby towns. Names include Hernan Meehlar Ed Callies Geo G Schutter L. F. Krause Herman Abben James Larsén John Welhousen Arthur Ward and others tied to Titonka Woden Bancroft Burt and Wellington Springs.
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A. Huslnga
Woden
Iowa
Hernan Meehlar
Tionka
Towa
F. Callies
Titonka
Albert Schiltz
Helmer
Wellington Springs
Hermian
Origer’s corn experiments yield remarkable per acre claims
Anton Origer of Grant township near Steuart farms with a prolific corn strain developed over eighteen years. He reports 147 bushels per acre in Guthrie County last year with other fields at 125 115 and 83 bushels. Drought reduced yields but prediction remains that ample water would boost production. He cites seed quality as key, noting a variety tolerates 20 degrees below zero and has produced stalks with multiple ears. Rev G M Squires and wife attended Algona Rotary banquet where alumni were honored.
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Anton Origer
Grant Township
Origer
Steuart
Goodwin Place
C. H. Blair
Des Moinés
Ober
Stuart
Mr. Origer
Kossuth
Wiest
Guthrie County
Charley Wessels Dies After Brief Illness at Buffalo Center
Charley Wessels died Sunday at his home north of town after a brief pneumonia illness. He was about sixty five, survived by six children, and widowed since six years. The youngest child joined relatives nearby as the family faced loss. The community's sympathy is with the Wessels family at this sudden death.
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Charley Wessels
Wessels
Johnson
Minnesota
Jim Malarkey
Lakota
Ralph
John
Wheaton
Kate
Gracefield
Mina
Carl
Bertha
Buffalo Center
Tribune
Miss Hattie Javers Wed to Edward Sprout in Cherokee
Miss Hattie Grace Javers married Edward Sprout on December 21 in Cherokee Iowa. She is known in Titonka where her family lived and attended Titonka High School. The couple will reside at Cherokee after January first, and friends extend best wishes for their future.
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Frits Javers
Hattie
Cherokee Iowa
Edward Sprout
Bowlding Green
Ohio
Miss Javers
Titonka
Mrs. Sproul
Jan
Cherokee
Towa
Andersons arrive from Ute Iowa for new contracts
Chris Anderson Prospering uit and Mrs C G Anderson arrived last Saturday from Ute Iowa where he has been on a large building project. He will return to Ute to finish the work then move to West Liberty Iowa for another big contract. Mrs Anderson will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs W S Godfrey until Chris locates on the new job.
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Chris Anderson
C. G. Anderson
Ute
Iowa
Chris
West Leberty
Christ
Luvarne News
Anniversary Celebration Highlighted in Titonka and Elmore-Lakota
Meg and guests celebrated a anniversary Monday with the Bert Jansen family and John Rippentrop family from Titonka joining the C H Rippentrop family of Elmore Lakota for a pleasant evening.
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S Meg
Bert Jansen
John Rippentrop
Titonka
C. H. Rippentrop
Elmore
Baby Born at the Home of Mr and Mrs Harry Angie
A recent report from News World notes the birth of a baby boy at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Angie in Bri neighborhood. Congratulations are extended to the family from the community and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Harry Angie
Urelyal
Harry
Angie
News-World
Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Elects Officers
The Ladies Aid held a meeting at the parsonage and the annual voting members meeting elected Adolph Missal as elder George Wiegand as trustee Borno Shutter as secretary and Agnes Pannhuk as organist Six new members were added to the congregation list The Luther League met at the parsonage List to watch the year out and new year in Sunday school begins at 10 am with church service at 11 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Missal
George ‘Wiegand
Borno Shutter
Agnés” Pannhuk
Voung
Luther League
Classified Advertisements Note Mixed Items
A mixed list shows dairy cattle milking and fresh cows for sale, white Wyandotte pullets, Heredity roosters at two dollars, and a pair of estray entries. Locations referenced include Titonka and Bruit with farm names W P Stenzel Huefson Bros and John Long.
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Bruit Orpington _Cockerels
John Long
Titonka
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Puncras Monday
Tatorment
Helmer's Cemetery
Rooseveldt
THE
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Builders
Pak Eae
Wey Farm
Neich Boat
Iowa Homestead
Methodist-Church
Wesley Notes
Alywelyn Pound
Mrs
Silas Show
Parent-Teachers Meeting
Rotary
Rev. Squires
Hattie Grace Javers
Lutheran. Church
Gale
Amon . Krommiliga
W. P. Stenzel
A. Duroc
Jersey
Huefson Bros
Bank
America
Titanka Savings Bank
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