Lake Mills Solves 2 Percent Light Question
Lake Mills votes 619 to 23 in December 18 1929 election to approve a municipal electric plant. The article notes Buffalo Center faces similar rate disputes with Interstate Power Co, high costs of litigation, service issues, and calls for a municipal plant to secure fairer rates and better service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Milla
Ake Mills
Buffalo Center
Hitectric
Interstate ~ Power Company
Lake Mills Town Councy
Methodist Church Speakers and Meetings Noted
Tey Mac Donald of Ames will speak next Sunday morning and afternoon at Dean. Catechism classes meet Saturday at the parsonage at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School workers gather Wednesday evening at Mrs. Ray Bouacker’s to form a class on The Growth Of Christian Personality. Titanica Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Wim Peterson this week and Dean Ladies Aid will meet Thursday next week January 16 with Mrs Patra Larson.
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Titanica Ladies Aid
Wim. Peterson
Dean
Ladies Aid
Ts. Patra Larson
T A Pay Night And Community Meetings
The Parent-Teacher Association plans not to meet until January 16 at 7 30 p m A creamery meeting is set for January 25 at RA Hagens Hall stockholders of Titonka Cooperative Creamery will elect officers and discuss business at 2 P M Odd Fellows and Rebekahs install new officers for the next six months Mrs Clamans and Mrs Pearl Rickles become Noble Grand and Vice Grand of the Rebekahs while Kenneth Fisher and Clarence Cooper take Noble Grand and Vice Grand of the Odd Fellows
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T. A
Parent-Teacher Association
Hagen's Hall
Titonka Coopertion Creamery
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Sheldon
Burt
Benton
Wesley
Clamans
Pearl Rickles
Noble
Rebekaha
Kenneth Fisher
Clarence Cooper
Odd Fellows
Muskrats for Pelts Near Spencer by Nielsen Bros
Chris and Niel Nielsen of Spencer purchase a 57 acre tract northeast of Spencer to raise muskrats on a large scale. The land includes seven acres of high ground with marshy water areas, already stocked with muskrats, and last season yielded about 1800 pelts sold locally. A caretaker is hired, trespassing barred, and demand for fur promises good prices this season.
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Bancroft Register
Chris and
Niel Nielsen
Spencer
Kosgoth County
Dan Turner for Iowa Governorship Endorsed by Hon. N E Kendall
Hon N E Kendall, former Iowa governor, endorses Dan Turner for governor in 1980. Kendall lauds Turner's qualifications, character, independence, and courage, warning against special interests and urging a triumphant nomination. Kendall predicts Turner will win a strong primary and broad electors’ approval.
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N. E. Kendall
Iowa
Dan Turner
Local Notes Highlight Hogs, Visits, and Bank Robbery
Local items report hog sales to Bancroft buyers last Saturday. Several visitors stopped by Lakota, Rake area, and Calendar Iowa. Three Hancock county political announcements appeared. John Pannhuk resumes studies at Lutheran Theological Seminary in St Paul. Word spread of a bank robbery at Fairbault Minnesota with suspects fleeing south in a stolen Packard.
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Joe Kline
Bancroft
H. A. French
Windom
Mianoade
Anne Boekelman
R. Ennen
Lakota
V. B. Lester
Heyo Boekelman
Hancock County
John Pannhuk
St. Paul
Lutheran Theological Seminary
John
Fairbault
Minnesota
New M W A Rates Not To Be Enforced
The Illinois Supreme Court remanded an injunction case against the Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America to Cook County Circuit Court. Relief prayed for was denied pending further action as the court holds Head Officers to answer the injunction suit. Complainants included members from Chicago Beatrice Nebraska and Springfield. The Woodmen affairs remain legally tangled and unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the State Ofllinois
Woodmen of America
Cook County
Woodmen
Chicago
Beatrice
Nebraska
Springfeld
Bill Batt Opens New Barber Shop in Former Hansen Site
William Batt opened his barber shop on Tuesday in the Mrs. Ted Rike building, previously the James Hansen shop. He moved from a temporary setup in the Falk garage while awaiting possession, and the new shop is fully his own.
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William Batt
Titonka Notes Highlight Visits and Local News
A roundup from Titonka Iowa covers visits by Mr and Mrs Will Stott and family to Mrs Stotts parents in Fonda. Health updates include Perry Stott in good form, and Robert Welter of Wesley improving from liver issues. Also reported are Lee Wolfe's illness, teachers Marie Buffington and Annis Bruns returning to Garrison and Arbrenta, and travel to Minneapolis.
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Will Stott
Topic
Marie Buffington
Garrison
Iowa
Mise ‘Annis Bruns
Artranta
E. N. Clemans
John Wood
Lindey
Minneapolis
Titanica
Lee Tuttle
Albert Lea
Britt
Tuttle
Titonice
Lawrence Doege
Doege
L. G. Gartner
Galion
Ohio
Rev. Gartner
Chicago Heights
Mildred
Grant Hospital
Chicago
John Desra
Pannkuk Coliseum
J. F
Kenneth Fisher
United States
Uncle Sarm
Kuchentrauther
Len Kuchenrauther
Aresant
Frank Rakow
Titonka
George Kuchenreuther
Buffalo Genter
John Kuchenreuther
Algona
Clarence Schutter
John Kuchenreuther Jr
Local residents name as callers and visitors across Britt area
A long list of residents from Britt and nearby towns visited, called, or hosted events through the week. Names include Anna Orthel, Harold Ludeking, Paul Meyer, John Patton, Joe Kramer, Ernest, John Boela, Jack Smith, John Von Laven, Wm Wood, and many others. Social visits occurred at Mason City Britt Crystal Lake Belmond Forest City Garner and Algona with church meetings, birthdays, and New Year gatherings noted.
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Anna Orthel
Britt
Harold Ludeking
Mason City
Paul Meyer
Mazon ‘City
Titonia
John von Laven
Wood
Ladies Aid
Chas
Miasman Thursay
Mesars
Pete Smith
Harvey Hutchinson
Clara Kramer
Belmond
Chas Christensen
Buddy
Wm. Madole
Glenn
H. Bode
Gertrude
John Husinga
Swera
Gertrude Bode
Mary Barrett
Forest City
Wm. Orthel Jr
Jean
Ray Valley
Evelyn Tuelson
Margaret Ormbsy
Wm. Orthel St
Merwin Zwald
Garner
Norman Hotchkis
Marion Hotchkis
Fred Korte
Wm, Madole
George Oaken
Johnny Gerdes
Dubby” Christianson
Ernest Kramer
Algona
Merlyn ‘Gibson
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Aa. Kilian
Ernest Giesking
Herman Buns
Harrington
Kansas
Henry Bode
Beverly Jean
Chas, Baack
John ‘Rudisill
Boone
Frank Wickman
In Memory of Our Beloved Wife Charlotte Giesking
In loving memory of wife and mother Charlotte Giesking who passed away one year ago on January 7. The Moon and stars shine on her grave as we miss her daily. Friends may think the wound heals but sorrow remains within our hearts. Gone but not forgotten. Mr. C. G. Giesking and family.
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Charlotte Giesking
Les Ona
Onone
C. G. Glesking
Iowa Truck Operator Law Explained by Iowa Board
The Forty third General Assembly enacted the Iowa Truck Operator Law under the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners. It governs all motor truck operators transporting freight for compensation on highways. It requires permits, insurance, and fees, with a six month filing window ending January 4 1930. operators should apply and obtain copies of the law and regulations.
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Forty-third General Assembly
Iowa
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
State House
Des Moines
Towa
Beenken Brothers Buy New Car in Proud Household Reveal
Henry and Johnny Beenken, sons of Mr Been Beenken, purchased a brand new auto. The brothers are described as hard working and will use the car for many years with proper care.
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Beenken
Henry
Johnny Beenken
Mr. Been Beenken
Bran New Auto
Mrs Maggie Wepel Addresses Kamrar Readers on Sub Renewal
In a January 2 1930 letter from Kamrar Iowa Mrs Maggie Wepel asks friends to renew their Topic subscription sending 1 60 for 1920. She notes mild weather with no snow and mentions local sickness includinggemall por pneumonia and flu while wishing a happy prosperous New Year.
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Maggie Wepel
Luther League Holds Meeting and Baptisms
The Luther League met with 38 members present led by Miss Martha Stecker. Miss Hilda Pouelsen to lead next meeting. The annual congregational meeting occurred in the basement. Gene Carl Fritz, infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl Fritz of Thompson Ta, baptized Sunday with sponsors Mr and Mrs William Boyken. Choir rehearsal and catechism instruction scheduled. German service planned for next Sunday. Charles Boyken, infant son of Mr and Mrs William Boyken, baptized Sunday morning with sponsors Mr and Mrs Fred Missal of Britt Iowa.
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Luther League
Martha Stecker
Hilda Pouelsen
Jehruch
Gene Carl Fritz
Carl Fritz
Thompson
William Boyken
Gerd Charles Boyken
William Boylen
Spon‘ors
Fred Missal
Britt, Towa
Funeral Rites for Thomas Douglas Held in Algona
Funeral services were held at Laird Reimers Chapel for Thomas Douglas of Algona Iowa born July 4 1856 near Oskaloosa died January 3 1930 age 73 years 5 months 28 days. He moved to Kossuth County 22 years ago and lived in Algona nearly fourteen years. He married Sarah Morgan in 1886 and they had three children Frank Hawarden Mrs Leong Gibbs Iowa City and Henry Algona. There are six grandchildren. He was a member of the local Methodist church and well loved in the community. Rev C V Hulse officiated and interment was in Algona cemetery.
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Thomas Douglas
Algona
Iowa
Laird-Reimers
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Kossuth County
Mare Tinge
Sarah Morgan
Frank
Hawarden
Leong Gibbs
Iowa City
Henry
Douglas
C. V. Hulse
Algona District
Algona Methodist Church
Tease
Justice Court
W. C. Dawson
George J. Winkel
Lcots Creek
A. H. Brasa
Fenton
Winkel
Brass
Whittemore
Geo. Call
Komauth
H. R. Cowan & Son
A. Hutchinson
Marshall Floyd Newville
Newville
Jones
Coatle
Mildred Nelson
Ross Anderson
Lease
Woman's Foreign Mission Society
M. M. Mamrow
Jones Street
Ambrose Call State Park
Paul Willie
Gaylord D. Shumway
August Steinberg
Springfield Township
F. C. Davidson
Fourteenth Judicial District
Smith
Board of Supervisors
Robert M. Schoby
Julia Schoby
Junction City
Kansas
Bela
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Lake Mills
Petit Jurors
District Court
al- Jurors
Iona
Clark Orton
Phillip Aman
Sexton Addie M. Arpke
Ledyard Rose Anderson
Geo
Borman Veesaleos
Bode John A. Brink
Walt Krause
Lone Rock
Otto ‘Klock
Aeveeee
la Verne
Barry H. Lichty
Elizabeth Link
Algona Ara Loge
Uore
Minn
Wayne Mann
Chas. Morris
Rock Gorman Meyer
Whittemors
Henry Meyer Eane
Josephine’ Nelson
Swea City Mra
Methodist Church
New York
Wallaee
Morgan and
Lamont
Steel
General
M. W
Supreme Court of
Bill Batt
Nick Altman
la Verne Chas
EB. Chubb
Frank Capesius
Algona Martin
Duffy Whittemore
Franke
Elmore
Woden
Board of Railway Commissioners
Kamrar
Lutheran Church
Nashiaes
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