Father Hurt as Falling Tree Strikes Kromminga Family
Amos Kromminga Sr. was seriously injured when a large tree toppled during wood cutting at Helmers farm north of town. The fall struck him, fracturing three dorsal vertebrae and causing internal injuries. He was moved to Kossuth Hospital in Algona at six, with several weeks of confinement anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Jr
Andrew Kromminga
Helmers Farm
Amog Jr
Mr. Kromminga
Mr Kromminga
Moon
Kossuth
Algona
Three Year Old Hurt in Fall Concussion Report
Owen Traden, three, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Traden, fell last Tuesday striking his head and suffering a concussion of the brain. He tripped or slipped on the stairs, came home at supper, and is under doctor care with a long recovery ahead. Abbe Doden visited Des Moines acquaintances and checked on patients at Veterans Hospital and Titanka facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
George Traden
Abbe Doden
Woden
Des Moines
Library notes add new adult and juvenile titles
New shelf additions include adult works such as Northwest Passage by Kenneth Roberts Weeds of the Pecos by Zane Grey White Banners by Lloyd Douglas The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather The Door with Seven Locks by Edgar Wallace The Wooden Indian by Carolyn Wells Murder For What by Kent Steel Call of the Wild by Jack London and juvenile titles Curly Tops in the Wood Garis Curly Tops and Their Pets Garis Curly Tops at Silver Lake Garis Billy Whiskers Treasure Hunt Billy Whiskers Stowanway Little Boy and His Horn Bons and Adshead Blaze and the Gypsies Anderson Billy and Blaze Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest ‘Passage
Kenneth Roberts
Weet
Pecos
Zane Grey
Lloyd Douglas
Willa ‘Cather
Edgar Wallace
Carolyn Wells
Kent Steel
Jack London
Curly ‘Tops
Garis
Curly' Tops
Curly Tops
Silver Lake
Garia
Billy Whiskers
Adshead
Blaze and the Gypsies
Anderson
Billy and
Blaze
County Supervisors Meet. Swears In New Official
County Board in session last Monday to review Dills and auditing reports. P. J. Helkon sworn in as the new Supervisor for District No. and county officers cash counted that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
P. J. Helkon
Swea Clty
New Years resolutions for safety in 1938 urged
A civic appeal urges safe behavior for pedestrians and drivers in the new year. It lists resolutions to exercise care, protect others, avoid foolish risks, and help others stay safe on roads and sidewalks. The notice closes with names and mentions a supper gathering at the John Pink home.
Des Moines Guests Dine With Local Residents
Dr George Sanders of Des Moines and his daughter Mrs Georgiathine Thomas were guests of Dr and Mrs H I Torgersen for dinner Wednesday. Dr Thomas was held on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des’ Moines
George Sanders
Des Moines
Georg {Atihe
Corn Loans Grow as County Committee Reports Progress
The county jail conservation committee has 490 corn loan applications, 87 completed, with 35,831.50 dollars paid to farmers. Secretary R. Janvrin notes applications continue to flood in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Jail Conservation Committee
R. Janvrin
Honor Roll of Honorees From Multiple Communities
A long list of names with numerous dates from 1938 to 1999 appears, naming residents and relatives across Algona, Lakota, Woden, Britt, Hurt. The OCR fragment also notes Lorraine Peterson resuming teaching duties and Ray Budlong escorting their daughter Betty to Cedar Falls for college work, with the setting centered on midwestern towns and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lorraine Peterson
Dunkerton
Mra
Ray Budlong
Betty
Cedar Falls
4 H Short Course Attendees Return After Livestock Judging
Merle and Glen Miller Edgar Rippentrop Jimmy Huber and Robert Schutter returned from Amos where they attended the Boys Short Course in the senior division. They registered and judged livestock and grain, attended athletics at the State Gymnasium, and heard talks by Sam Risk and Phil Sproul. Kosattty County placed sixth in livestock judging with Edgar Rippentrop taking sixteenth. over 700 boys competed. Governor Kraschel spoke on Iowa’s future, and judging awards were announced at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle
Glen Miller
Edgar Rippentrop
Jimmy Huber
Robert Schutter
Amos
Poys
Kosattty County
Phil H. Sproul
Town Safety Council
Agricultural Assembly
Iowa
Nelson G. Kraschel
Titonka Sees Growth With 1937 Building Boom
The year 1937 brought $30,000 in new home construction to Titonka, Iowa, with six houses and major remodeling. A new Hamilton Hatchery building in Bancroft was erected, and ten additional homes joined the town through moves and new builds. Three new businesses opened: Boeckholt Implement Co, Hamilton Hatchery and Produce, and Lucille's Beauty Shoppe, reflecting local farming community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonkan
Titonky
Kossuth
Hamilton Hatchery
Methodist Church Notes and Doan Service Schedule
W L Patterson pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Epworth League at 7:30 p m with choir practice Thursday 8:00 p m at the Stewart home Doan church holds Morning Worship 9:30 a m Sunday School 10:30 a m Ladies Adlmeet January 6 at Mrs Andrew Hanset with Mrs Marie Christensen assisting Sale date claimed January 12 by John Krull for closing out sale on farm south of tanks Burt Sexton area sale starts 1:00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Epworth Leggue
Stewart
Doan
Andrew Hanset
Marie Christensen
John Krull
Burt
Sexton
Notice to Dog Owners Overdue Tax Announcement
Dog owners must pay the dog tax to the town clerk immediately. Tax past due, with risk that unpaid taxes could lead to the dogs being killed. Mayor Howard Andrews issues the notice. Also mentions visits by Mr and Mrs Marl Hobbs and family of Crystal Lake and Janice and James, twins, residents of Thies, visiting Aunt J. H. Kell as they approach their first birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Andrews
Marl Hobbs
Crystal Lake
Bairister
J. H. Kell
Janice
James
Rumer
Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week
William V Hauptiy and Rose Ki Kutschara both of Wesley Clyde Sandeva and Bernice Kally both of Sweg City Clarance Siemer of Wesley and Maria Arndorfer of St Henodiat New autos in Kosauth 996 new automobiles were bought in Kosauth county in 1937 and 1700 more auto licenses were sold in 1937 finn in 1936 About 1850 new avenues have been issued so far in 938 Der Watson Here From Pittsburgh Dr and Mrs Wm Watson of Pittsburgh arrived Sunday morning from the east They came to see Dr Watsons mother Mrs George Watson who is very ill at the home of Dr and Mrs W Ham Street Visited at Winterset Mr and Mrs Robert Clemans spent Saturday night and Sunday at Winterset visiting Mrs Clemans uncle Sam Smith who is the only living relative of her fathers family They stopped at Des Moines to visit Lea O Wolfe Mrs Wolfe accompanied them and spent the weekend with her husband at the hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Hauptiy
Rose Ki Kutschara
Wesley
Clyde Sandeva
Bernice Kally
Sweg City
Clarance Siemer
Maria Arndorfer
St. Henodiat
Kosauth
der. Watson
Pittsburgh
Wm. Watson
Pennsylvania
Dr. Watson
George Watson
Ham Street
Winterset
Robert Clemans
4 H Club Meeting Held Amid 4 H Club Topics
The 4 H club met Monday evening January 3 discussing plans and a short talk by Glen Miller about a trip to Amos. Ruth Heenken and Lucille Bartlett joined. Interested members are invited to join at the next meeting on the first Monday of next month. Also noted were moves to town by Mr and Mrs George Eden and two daughters Magdalena and Lulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boya
Glen Miller
Amos
Ruth Heenken
Lucille Bartlett
George Eden
Magdalena
Lulu
Biden
Wallace
Helen Boys
Ida
Three Farm Sales Drive McDonald & Co Listing in Algona Area
McDonald and Co of Algona and Burt report three land sales in recent days. Hegarty 320 Gore farm in Plum Creek township sold to Leo J. and John Miller with March 1 possession and planned improvements. 100 acres west of Whittemers sold to Chris Olson of Lotts Creek at 85 dollars per acre with March 1 possession, Olson to farm this land with his Lotts Creek holdings. Baum Sardner 160 acre farm east of Luverne sold to Henry Kubly at 115 dollars per acre, currently rented and well improved. Fire department extinguished a small blaze at the Dilek B. Meyer home with limited damage. A faulty pocket matches incident caused the fire in a wardrobe area. grand-daughter Anna Wepel becomes a great-grandmother. weekend visit from Story City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald &Co
Algona
Burt
P. Hegarty
Gore
Plum Creek
Leo J
John Miller
Hey
McDonald & Co
Whittemers
Chris Olson
Lotts Creek
Olson
Baumsardner
Luverne
Henry Kubly
District Court News In Brief
Judge F C Davidson of Emmoetenburg presided Friday with a tentative Jan 24 term start. Action listed includes Foreclosure cases and a larceny hearing bound over to grand jury. juries drawn for January term with names of jurors and Feb 1 petit jury date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Davidson
Emmoetenburg
James DeLand
Storm Lake
Guy Nauman
Guy Wicks
lForeclosure
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank Ve
Roman K. Hisenbacher
Landloras
Orville Crouch
JT. H. Nordin
Burt
Byron Robinson
Sylvester Robinson
Mattie Guide
Diberta McQuaide
Adope
Janet F. L. Wadaworth
Daniel Lang
Jennie ‘Babin
State
Annia Hawcett
Marcella Ages
Helen Wildin
J. B. Christengen
Old Friend Writes From Webster Wis January 1938
Tom Peterson reports a mild winter in Webster Wisconsin with light snow before Christmas and crops that are good for a dairying area. He notes improved road conditions from Saint Paul to Superior and Duluth, mentions stronger tourist income, and sends best wishes to Wolfe and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Peterson
Webster, Win
Wolfe
Des Moines
Couran
T. Paul
Superior
Duluth
Thos
J. Peterson
Garman Church to Hold 10 30 Service With New Communion
Reformed Church notes that Garman services will be held at 10 30 Sunday with communion celebrated using a new service for the first time. An English service will be in the auditorium basement for those who cannot understand German, led by Marvin Aykes just back from the American Sunday School Union in North Dakota. Ramsey church youth studying away have returned to school duties, and Mr and Mrs James Knoll of Burt were guests of Mr and Mrs Will Schram.
Notice of Topic subscription price increases in 1938
The notice states subscription prices will rise due to higher printing and material costs. Local rate increases to 31.66 per year and 82.00 for foreign, with early renewals locking in current rates through January 15, 1938. New subscribers offered 21.00 local and 81.50 foreign if signed before January 6, 1938.
Legion Auxiliary Combine For First Joint Meeting
The Legion and Auxiliary meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amas Bonacker. Each organization conducted its routine business separately before a joint social hour and lunch. This marks the first joint meeting, to be tried for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion-Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Amas Bonacker
PTA Meeting Returns With Talk On Coco Camps
The first post vacation PTA gathering will be at the school auditorium Monday evening. The program includes miscellaneous musical numbers and a talk by L G Gartner on his work with the COCO camps. Lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. T. A
P.T.A
L. G. Gartner
Local Family Dinner Guests On Route Home
Mr and Mrs Wesley Pelling Housen and son Ronald of Allison visited Mrs A Schram for dinner Sunday. Mr Pellingheugen attends college at Le Mars and the family stopped on route back to school. Mrs Julia Reynolds and Florence were dinner guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Pelling- Housen
Town Council Proceedings January 1938
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at 8:00 P M with Mayor Andrews and four councilmen present. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Bills were allowed as read and warrants authorized. Listed payments include Town Municipal Supply Co 100.00 W H Ricklefs 27.00 Rasmus Hansen 20.00 K H Ol Co 5.00 Leo O Wolfe 33.30 Matt Pawett Co 2.12 Titonka Tople 4.60 Titonka Telephone Co 1.18 Interstate Power Co 405. A motion to adjourn followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Sartor
Callies
Downs
Miasal
Hagen
Calligs
Town Municipal Supply Co
Moles - Ee Ee
W. H. Ricklefs
Rasmus Hansen
Ol Co
Leo O. Wolfe
Matt Pawett & Song Co
Ogags Desessee
Titonka Tople
Titonka Telephone Co
Interstate Power Co
A. L. Honken
Nomination papers circulate for Dickinson Senate bid in Algona
Local republicans in Algona circulate nomination papers for L. J. Dickinson seeking the Senate seat. Signs are being freely signed as Winday passes. Also reported: Matt Hentges, Squire P. A. Dawson sentenced to 20 days for bad check. National Reemployment Service helps 4 men and 7 women. W. C. Dewel leaves for month in New Orleans. John C. Bushky fined $10 and $2 costs for an improper act. Dick H. Meyer thanks firemen for saving his home while away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Nation
L. J. Dickinson
Segator
Algona
Winday
Matt Hentges
Hefora
Squire P. A. Dawson
National Reemployment Service of
Wditor
W. C. Dewel
New Orleans
John C. Bushcky
Britt
Della Welter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amos Kromminga, SR
Joe
Library Notes
Carol Reaser
Wayne Miler
Florence and
Doyle Reaser
John Pink
W. F. Hamstreet
Geo. Welgands
Weert Asche
Etta Uken
Fred Eden
Wm. Eden
Bennie Eden
John Sachau
Leo Onthel
Geo. Roth
Geo. Breen
W. P. Stenzel
Jewell Larson
Geo. Schmidt
Roy Budloiz
Myrs
John Plaisier
John Korte
Frank Frangen
Dick Welp
Jake Meyer
B.S. Pannkuik
Geo. Tjaden
John Loeschen
Bilert Boyken
Ewald Bruns
Nick Heesch
Craven
Graham Bros
Ben Hopkes
Dick Senne
Thea. Rike
Buffalo Center
Anton Boeckholt
Bert Gruis
Matt Gerdes
Vincent Helfner
John Carlson
Co. G. Dennis
Frank Rakow
K, & H. Oil Co
Edw. Biden
Lakota
Henry Harrenga
Geo. Allis
J. A. Huisinga
C. A. Krull
Maggia Wepel
Kamrar
Towa
Dayle Craven
Omaha
Nebraska
Caspar Welgand
Slayton
Minn
R. Dirksen
Kanawha
Alcs Holtzbauer
Biro
Meyers Tha
Dilek B. Meyer
Mehta
Firamen
Hama
Magela Wepel
Kamray
Anna
Mrs. Wepel
Lester Callies
Story City
District Court News
Albart Johnson
Anton Goetz
Lars Lage
Wimore
R. S. Lee
John Mausel
Ledyard
L. McEnroe
G. W. Patterson
Chas
Plathe
Bode
Edward Rike
Fitonka
J. W. Schlitz
Bancroft
A. K. Uhr
Swea City
John Voges
Petit
Rosalia
Borman
Mayme Butts
Whittemore
A. O. Bieratede
Arnold Boba
Fred Blumer
Thomas Graham
West Bend
Mildred Callies
Titonka
Harald Ditsworth
W. W. Ditsworth
Charles Dits-worth
Sworn
City
John Dolan
August Fisher
Hulda Tritameler
DeRae Godfrey
Herman Arma
John W. Helmars
Witney Kubly
Elmer Olsen
John Becker
Charles Schimmel
Svea City
D. F. Schmietert
Bertha Smith
Tony Stoffel
H. C. Tjarks
Tronka
J. 2
Vaughn
Russell Waterbury
Hancroft
Frank Wolt
Herman Wise
Clifford Waltman
Louis Wehrspan
James Knoll of
Will Schram
John Byerts
Martha
Nantja Tiedens
Boyd Tiedens
Rake
Stella Mae
Margaret
Mrs. Everts
Council Proceedings
Algona News
Dick BH. Meyer Wishieg
Nanbers
Fire Department
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