THS Activities and Senior Class News Week
THS athletics resume with boys handicap first two games and a meet with Wesley at Wesley next Friday. Junior-senior events planned including arching class ring purchases and a banquet. Home economics friends host pot luck while senior committee outlines motto colors and flower choices for the year. Freshman and sophomore notes cover omelets and studies. sixth and seventh grades show spelling accuracy.
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THS
Titonka
Caskeys
Wesley
Faith Everetts
Buffalo Center
Doloris Tiebrand
Betty Budlong
Miss Smith
Polay
Ice Skaters Enjoy Rink Near Cliff Krantz Home
Ice skating rink north of the Cliff Krantz home grew into a popular weekly gathering. The 100 to 150 yard long, 50 yard wide pad was banked and flooded by Krantz family and helpers Bill Stott Howard Andrews Luke Miller and Guy Bruns. Snow slightly hindered skating but volunteers cleared it. the “fine thing” keeps youngsters off risky lakes and ditches, with thanks to the Krantz family for land and men for flood efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Krantz
Krantz
Dad Krantz
Bill Stott
Howard Andrews
Luke Miller
Guy Bruns
Krantzs
Ramsey Reformed Rev Calvin Schnucker Sunday Appointments
The Ramsey Reformed Church outlines weekly schedule with church school at 9 30 English worship at 10 30 and adult forum at 7 46. The church reports 1939 Sunday attendance averaging 190 up from 174 in 1938 and 161 in 1937 and aims to push toward the 200 mark in 1940 with family cooperation. The first Sunday of 1990 saw 173 in church school while 1940 opened with 192 in church school.
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Ramsey Reformed
Calvin Schnucker
Lindhorst Named Census Enumerator in Algona
Ralph Lindhorst has been selected as census enumerator for Kossuth county to take the business and manufacturing census the first step in the 1940 nationwide census survey begun last week and to be completed by March 31. The population census will start April 1 with Kossuth in the Fort Dodge district under supervisor James 4H Irvin Boone.
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Ralph Lindhorst
Kossuth
Kossuth County
Fort Dodge
James 4H
Irvin
Boone
Weather report notes record cold and mild warm spell
Last Friday morning dropped to 15 below, the coldest of the year per Adolph Missal's thermometer. Since Saturday afternoon temperatures moderated, with a light Sunday snow trace and overall little snow. Roads remained good throughout the period.
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Adolph Missal
School Roundup and Absences From Local Grades
Fourth grade notes discuss wind break trees and class poems as semester tests loom. Geography covers northern central cities while health shifts to science next term. Absent Dawn Bonacker due to flu. several students return after illness. Second and third grade report Hskimo unit and visitor Mrs Heifner. First grade enjoys new primers after Christmas break.
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North Central States
Dawn Bonacker
Heifner
Loren Hansen
Fred Hoffman
Robert Downs
Nancy Adamson
Kossuth District Court News Highlights Local Breakins
Tony Kloster Britt and John Kloster faced preliminary hearings in justice court on night break in charges with bonds set at 2600 and 2000 dollars. Billy Doerr of Britt, nearly 18, bound over to Hancock grand jury under 1000 dollars. Wayne Wilson of Buffalo Center jailed, may plead guilty. Four Algona juveniles appeared, bound over to juvenile court after home break in, with two sent to state training school and others placed under guardianship. Other cases include fines for intoxication, improper passing, and driver license violations. New cases list civil suits and probate actions, with guardianship and administrator appointments noted.
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Algona
Tony Kloster
Britt
Justice of Peace P. A. Dawson's Court
L. ©. Beamont
John Kloster
Billy Doerr
Iowa
Minnesota
Ig. W. Stillman
Kossuth
Kossuth Juvenile District Court
John Stebritz
Darrell Johnson
Eldora
Tommy Stebritz
Francis Stebritz
Alfred Coleman
M. J. Ronquest
Cochet
Justice Danson
Charles Hansen
Algoma
Wesley Behlmer
Frank Schoby
Harold Gunder
Dawson
George W. Young
Duane GC. Young
Elma Young
Pace Setters Lead League as D X Closes In
The Pace Setters top the bowling standings with D X closing the gap after Tuesday night action. Young's Produce sits in third place after taking two of three from the Pace Setters, altering the league's early positions.
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D-X
Young’s
Dorothy Dirksen to supervise school annuals in KC
Mrs. W. W. Dirksen returned Sunday from Kansas City Missouri where her daughter Dorothy has accepted a supervisor of school annuals position with the iPhotograph Company of Kansas City. Her work will take her through the southern states.
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Wodhn
W. W. Dirksen
Kansas City
Missouri
Dorothy
iPhotograph Company of
Titonka Basketballers Rally Behind Brandt Front Line
Titonka High cagers led by 6'2 senior Clarence Brandt won six of seven starts. Coach H H Caskey fields freshman Paul Bruns and 6'2 Duane Hansen at forwards with Brandt. Back-court includes 6'1 Junior Batt and 5'9 Vern Doege. both strong defensively and capable scorers when needed.
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Titonka
Des Molines
Clarence Brandt
Titonka High
H. H. Caskey
Paul Bruns
Duane Hansen
Brandt
Junior Batt
Vern Doege
Representative Kohlhaas to Speak at Lions Club Meeting
Phil Kohlhaas representative to the state legislature from Kiowa County will address the Lions Club on Thursday evening. A luncheon is scheduled for 6 45 with the talk following and the business meeting to follow.
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Kohlhaas
Lions Club
Phil ‘Kohlhaas
Kiossuth County
Ithe
Kossuth County 4-H Girls Hit Home Economics Milestones
One hundred thirty five Kossuth county rural girls participated in the 4-H home economics program last year under Ruth Seaton Hicks. Sixty clubs across 44 townships, new clubs in Grant and Hebron, with leaders including Selma Bquist and local committee members. Activities ranged from music and fire prevention to conservation and beautification, drawing about 800 attendees to county events. Notable honors include Elizabeth Ann Inman’s state office bid and Cresco Chums’ reserve champion at the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Selma Bkquist
Iowa State College Extension Service
Grant
Hebron
Ray Miller
Titonka
Emma ‘Gutknecht
Lakota
Vvice
Charles Osborn
Seneca
Arden Reynolds
G.G. Pefferman
Harrison
Jewell Patterson
Riverdale
A. B. Schenck
Union
Robert Masterson
Prairie
Hicks
Elizabeth Ann Inman
Bancroft Club
Des Moines Register
Tribune
Dorothy Dreyer
Fenton
Cresco Chums
Ella Harr
Muhsther Scheppman
Union Alethians
Margaret
Hazel Jenkinson
Cresco
Ralph Brown
Carl Reaper
Irvington Club
Helen Schultz
Ellen M. Jewett
Whittemore Whizzers
Carl Elbert
Fred Kollasch
Lotts Creek
Margaret Redding
Lawrence Kirsch
Gardner
Portland
Martin Becker
Tom Trenary
Bancroft
G. G. Pefferman
C.C. Inman
Fenton Forwards
William Weisbrod
Lorena Dreyer
Ledyard Loyalassies
Charles Gutknecht
Lone ‘Rock Lively Rockets
Myrtle Hanna
J. N. Nellang
Swea Spirits of Service
Larson
Fire truck plan eyed by Buffalo and townships
Buffalo and German Townships consider purchasing a small 100 gallon tank fire truck with 100 feet of hose. The towns would house and staff it, with a special election to decide funding. Advocates argue small equipment prevents water damage from large hose pressures in many fires.
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Titonia
Buffalo
Injunction on Secretary State Refused in Court
District Judge F C Davidson on Tuesday dismissed William Woodcock of Spencer's action to stop the Iowa secretary of state from certifying nominations for the state senate. The ruling found no power to force redistricting and refused to curb legislative control.
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Emmetsburg
F. C. Davidson
William Woodcock
Spencer
Iowa
Secretary of State
Ben Atzens Hosts Multiple Dinner Parties in Woden
In Woden Ben Atzens hosted dinners with bridge games. Thursday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Luther Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bode, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Orthel with Mrs. Larson and Mr. Bode posting high scores. Friday featured Henry Bode, Tom Wackiore and Dale Rittenhouse guests, with Mrs. Lackore and Henry Bode high scorers. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Harry Quinn and family were dinner guests.
First Grandchild Born to Ward Family in Fresno
Billy Ward reports the arrival of a 6 pound baby daughter born Friday morning at St Agnes Hospital in Fresno California to their daughter and husband J Douglas Smith and Mrs Iva Mass Ward The baby is the first child for the Smiths and the first grandchild for Mr and Mrs Will Ward at the time of birth
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Will Ward
J. ‘Douglas Smith
St. Agnes ‘Hospital
Fresno
Califfornia
Tiltonka Co-Operative Creamery Annual Meeting Notice
Stockholders and patrons of the Tiltonka Co-Operative Creamery are called to their annual meeting on January 27 at Tyke Theatre, Lot 2, at 2 o clock p m. Secretary E P Hansen signs.
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Tiltonka Co-Operative Creamery
Tyke Theatre
Poultry Disease Clinic Held at Algona Monday
Algona hosts a poultry disease clinic with J D Shosman of Mason City as guest speaker. He notes hogs show 16 to 20 percent tuberculosis and reports linking hog TB to poultry. County agent A L Brown announces a Jan 16 all day session at the Algona Legion hall on swine and poultry with ISU specialists E H Quaife and W R Whitfield. Round table discussions follow in cooperation with the Algona cooperative creamery.
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Algona
J. D. Shosman
Mason City
A. L. Brown
Legion Hall
EH. L. Quaife
W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Algona Cooperative Creamery
Chegrove Named Chairman of Kossuth Board
William S Chegrove was chosen as chairman of the Kossuth board of supervisors at the annual meeting, succeeding W. E. McDonald of Algona.
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William S.chegrove
Kossuth Board of Supervisors
W. E. McDonald
Algona
Immanuel Lutheran Pastoral Message for 1940
Immanuel Lutheran Church pastor Adolph Killan urges reflecting on life and sowing good seeds for the year 1940. He cites Bible verses about sowing and harvest, encouraging faith, kindness, love, and God’s Word to yield eternal rewards and joy. Announcements note English services January 14 at 10:30 am, Sunday school at 9:30, Bible class 7:30, annual meeting, and parish telephone contact.
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Immanuel
Titonia Central
Farm fall injures man sweeping snow from scaffolding
Wesley Sam Stinley is recovering at home after slipping on a farm scaffolding during a roof shingling job. He fell to the ground suffering a cracked rib, facial and chest bruises, and general shock from the mishap.
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Wesley
Sam Stinley
Denton to Host Open House for James Winter Birthday
Mr and Mrs W J Denton celebrate James Winter s 78th birthday with an open house on Tuesday January 16 from 2 to 5 PM and again from 7 PM until evening.
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James Winter
W. J. Denton
Kossuth Farm Bureau selects leaders at Titonka meeting
G W Bleich of Burt was re elected president as about 270 farm Bureau members attended the Titonka gathering. George Wallentine Ledyard and Verne Grogs Lone Rock tied for vice president, Floyd Bode Algona named secretary, C C Inman Bancroft treasurer. Wayne Keith Burt chosen voting delegate to Des Moines January 16 19. 20 year plans were presented to many members including Thomas Berg Himore Minn H J Bode Algona and other area residents. Women’s county chorus appeared and Mrs Weisbrod of Fenton was elected county chairman of the women’s home project work with 21 other rural homemakers chosen to head township programs. The county home economics extension program continues with training for 26 townships and 187 women participated in the first phase.
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G. W. Bleich
Burt
Kossuth County Farm Bureau Organization
Titonka
George
Wallentine
Ledyard
Thomas Berg
Himore
Minn
H. J. Bode
BH. L. Gilbert
Carl ‘Paetz
A. B. Schenck
Algona
P. M. Christenson
A. A. Hanna
Lone jRock
B. F. Edwards
Lammert Hippen
Buffalo Center
Ole K. Flom
W. J. Frimml
Olaf Funnemark
J. C. Skow
Wesley
C. A. Gutknecht
Jerry Heetland
W. H. Patterson
AB Riesenau
J. E. Telkamp
Calvin Schnucker
Clifford V. iGrager
Des Moines
Wallace Farmer and Town
Homestead
Tae
C. Wolsbrod
Fenton
Weisbrod
Eagle Township
Roy. Pherson
Grant
Arden Reynolds
Hebron
Roy Hichorn
Swen
Art Anderson
Seneca
Jay Godden
Kerman
Karl Sunderman
Robert Ackerman
Portland
Tony Jandl
Buffalo
Edward Zweifel
Lotts Creek
Jim Butler
Cresco
Paul
Farm Bureau District
Towa State College Extension Service
German Township
Ray Miller
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Farm Bureau
Alice Kuchenretther
Clarence ‘Brandt
Jacqueline Callies
eee + Verdene ‘Boyken
Junio Cccie
Julia Hanson
Sesstlone
Davina Jandl
Alice Kuchenreuther
Jean Tryon
Home Economics Club News
Junior News
Greta Sleper
Julia Hansen
Clarence Loats
Andrew Peters
Bob Pink
Morisa Krantz
Rome
Western
Europe
Lillian Tice
Kossuth District and Justice Court News OF the Week
Pace Setters Viewe
Yyune
Hamilton
Dorothy Dirksen
Woden
Basketballers
Kossuth Girls
Secretary State
Ben Atzens
Billy Ward
Immanuel Lutheran
Adolph Killan
Totonka
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