Mrs J Schroeder Britt Died After Long Illness
Mrs John Schroeder died at her Britt home Tuesday morning January 19 after a heart ailment. Born Rena Roll in Ostfriesland Germany October 2 1878 she came to Iowa at six. She married Carl Fritz in 1895 and later John Schroeder in 1917. Survived by husband and three children plus ten grandchildren, funeral at Britt Lutheran Church Friday after a noon service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schroeder
Mtonka
Britt
Rena Roll
Henry Roll
Ostfriesland
Germany
United States
Aplington
Iowa
Carl Fritz
Martha
Howard
Lydia
Carl
Fritz
John ‘Schroeder
Clear Lake
Schroeder
John Schroeder Ahd
William Boyken
Titonka
Fred Missal
Garner
Kolberg
Legion Special Meeting Plans Citizenship School
The American Legion held a special meeting on Saturday night and applied for several aliens to become citizens. A school of instruction will be held once plans are finished. Call the Legion Commander if you need to secure citizenship papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
the Legion
Woodman Installation Held by Modern Woodmen of America
Officials named to manage lodge affairs were Fred Hagen Council Oscar Miller Adviser Homer Downs Banker George Peterson Secretary Clarence Cooper Escort John Wood Watchman Henry Radmaker Sentry W J Denton Ernest Peterson Homer Peterson Trustees A business and social hour followed with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Fred Hagen
Oscar Miller
Homer Downs
George Peterson
Clarence Cooper
John Wood
Henry Radmaker
W. J. Denton
Ernest Peterson
Homer Peterson
Windshield Wipers And Safety In Snow Storms
During heavy snow storms many drivers cover windows with snow and rely on faulty wipers. The text urges checking wiper condition and function and stopping for windshield cleaning to avoid accidents from poor visibility. It emphasizes not trusting luck to avoid obstacles or people on the road.
Annual Creamery Meeting Planned at the Hall
Stockholders of the Tikonke Co-Operative Creamery announce an annual meeting on a January date at diQ.Q.F. Hall. Details are incomplete but indicate company membership will discuss cooperative operations and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diq
Q.F. Hall
Edens Awarded New Address Mail to Buffalo Center
Hnno Hdéng presents the Buffalo Center award to Hnno Edens and requests that the top receive mail at their updated address Buffalo Center box 228. The notice confirms the change of address and directs correspondence accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hnno Edens
Buffalo Center
Hnno Hdéng
Cleary Lake
Tople
850 Farms Sold by Federal Land Bank in 1987 Iowa Sale
The Federal Land Bank of Omaha Nebraska announces the sale of three hundred fifty farms during 1987 in Iowa. The bank, focused on loans, sells farms as soon as possession is obtained, emphasizing financing rather than farming itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank of
Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
German Township Farmers Meet Friday to Discuss Soil Program
A meeting of German township farmers will be held Friday January 22 at one o’clock at the center school house. The gathering aims to discuss the soil conservation program and to elect township committee members. Full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canter School
Subscription Notice for 1938 Dues This Month
Notice to subscribers to pay their 1938 subscription this month. Send check or cash and due credit will be given. Check or money order should reference the date following your name on your Topic.
Arnold Gray Buys Everding Farm in German Township
Arnold Gray contracted to purchase the Everding 400 acre farm in German township with possession on March 1, 1938. He has four sons to help in the fields and ample equipment to manage the large acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Gray
Everding
German Township
Gray
Buckholt Buys Fisher Business
Hiram Buckholt acquired the remaining machinery and tractors of the J. F. Fisher stock last Saturday. It is unclear what Fisher will do next or where he will locate. Rumor says he may move to Idaho with his family to establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckholt
Fisher
Hiram Buckholt
J. F. Fisher
Idaho
Bonacker Brothers Buy Out Half Interest on Farm
Amos Bonacker has purchased the half interest of Raymond and George in the farm property and will operate the place solo. Bonacker Brothers previously ran the farm on a half interest basis with Raynow owning the farm, George managing the store, and Amos holding the personal property on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Bonacker
Hig
Raymond
George
Bonacker Bros
Raynow
Amos
Conservation Meet Sets Township Committee Roles
A soil conservation meeting led by Garret Welhousen met at the Odd Fellows hall Monday with 36 farmers in attendance. Ernest Peterson was named chairman, H E P Hansen vice chairman, and Jay Budlong the third member. they will receive further instructions next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret Welhousen
Odd Fellows Hall
Ernest Peterson
H E. P. Hansen
Jay Budlong
Ose
Smith and Ralph Smith Advise on Farm Buying
Tuesday in town R J Smith of Woden visited the Topic and spoke of farming luck. Ralph, a veteran Woden farmer, has built a comfortable fortune through hard work and thrift and used his earnings to buy and improve a farm for his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
R. J. Smith
Woden
Ralph
Illness Sends Miss Virginia Anderson to Algona Hospital
Miss Virginia Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson was sick Wednesday morning and taken by ambulance to Algona hospital in a coma. She had diabetes and was in Titonka in school Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Anderson
Walter Anderson
Algona
Virginia
Titonka
Titonka Beats Woden In Double Header Fight
Titonka first string won 27 to 20 while the second team triumphed 18 to 11 over Woden. Fifteen fouls were charged to Titonka and 16 to Woden as the game ended with Woden short handed when three players fouled out and no substitutes were ready for the final minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Woden
Foula
Busy Germantown farmer serves township and state
G D Wealhausen is described as the busiest farmer in Germantown. His son runs the farm while he handles township state and national duties. He is praised as a Roosevelt government employee free of graft, a conservation official trusted to act in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Wealhausen
German Township
Roosevelt
G. D. Ig
MerHark Family Names Visit From Belmond Area
The MerHark family Tam Dick George and Jennie from Belmond visited a couple of days last week at the Weert Asche home. On Tuesday evening Mr RG and Mrs John Asehe of Las Kota Mraud hosted. Also mentioned are Mrs Tom Agoue and Mrs Fred.
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If Tam
Dick, George
Jennie MerHark
iFreepopt
Timolg
Gna TerHark
Belmond
Weert Asche
John Asehe
Laskota Mraud
Mra
Tom Agoue
Fred
Benjamin Matern Weds Mary West at St. Josepha Church
Benjamin Matern and Mary West were married Monday morning at eight o'clock in St. Josepha Catholic church with Rev. A J Wagener officiating. Attendants were Marcella West and Frank Matern. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple plan to live on a farm east of town after a wedding trip and held a dance at Kleinpeter hall Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josepha Catholic Church
Mary West
Leo West
Ben Matern
Elizabeth Matern
A. J. Wagener
Marcella West
Frank
Matern
Kleinpeter Hall
Wesley
Marriage Licenses Issued in Algona and Surrounding Areas
Licenses issued this week include Benjamin Matern and Mary West of Wesley, David B. Lynch of Swea City and Irene Whitford of Lone Rock, Gerald Garber and Vivian A. Johnson of Swea City, and Earl D. Traul of Ottumwa and Arlene Kapl of Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Dan Cupid
Benjamin Matern
Mary West
Wesley
David B. Lynch
Swea City
Irene Whitford
Lone Rock
Gerald Garber
Vivian A Johnson
Earl Ds. Traul
Ottumwa
Arlene Kapi
Old Age Assistance Meeting in Algona and Wesley
Mrs. Clotilda Hitchison of Wesley, county investigator, will be in the jury room at the courthouse every Monday to help investigate applicants for old age pensions. The county board, including P. J. Heiken of Swea City and W. A. Dutton of Algona, meets at the courthouse the first Wednesday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Clotilda Hitchison
Wesley
Court House
P. J. Heiken
Swea City
W. A. Dutton
County Farm Bureau Raises Membership to Ten Dollars
At the Burt annual meeting the county farm bureau voted to increase the yearly membership fee to ten dollars aligning with statewide practice due to expanded services. The state federation meeting is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B
County Farm Bureau
Burt
State Federation
What To Do In Case Of An Accident
Basic first aid rules for car wrecks outline not moving an injured person until evaluated. Use flat surfaces for transport, avoid lifting, apply controlled pressure for bleeding, and, if needed, apply a tourniquet correctly keeping circulation. Treat shock by warming and head position, ensuring the patient is kept as stable as possible.
Gaseta Case Involving First National Bank Sheffield Notes
A fragment reports a case connected to the First National Bank of Sheffield, mentioning a gaseta process on a Saturday. Details are incomplete, but the note ties a banking matter to a Saturday event at the Sheffield institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyken
Gaseta
First National Bank
Sheffield
Local News Highlights From Algona Area
Local notes report upcoming openings and social visits in the Algona area. Mentions Lakota and Bancroft connections, sickroom updates, and plans for rural electrification surveys in Wesley township.
Thirty Years Ago Gossip and Local Moves Spur Talk
An assortment of small town notes records gossip about backbiting and reputation, local marriages, and comings and goings. Mrs Maggie Nelson visits from White Lake. Nettie Trunkhill returns with husband from South Dakota. Dr Peters performs an appendectomy in Burt. a proposed Titonia to Algona interurban route is outlined. several residents plan moves and travel for business or education. Markets list oats corn barley wheat with price quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Trunkhill
South Dakota
Board of Supervisors
Helse
Maggie Nelson
White Lake
Co. W. Stage and Family
R. L. Lamoreux
Nebraska
Missouri
Wm. Nelson
George Hansen
Des Moines
J. F. Fishery
Peters
Burt
Byron Ward
Titonia
Algona
Will Davidson
Ofdan
Take Hansen
Pri. Catlsan
Pete Han
Kan
Wieyd' Grogs
Hans Hausen
Youn Crane
George Falken
Ringedort
Ered Gurrig Ae Martin Jordan
Hee
Sra Loony
Juline Jeg
District Court News In Brief For January Term Start
No district court held since last week. Next term opens January 26 with grand jury Tuesday and petit jury a week later. Few new cases expected. lists include numerous equity, law, and probate matters with several dissolutions, guardianships, and estates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson Fisher Co
Andrew
Hilbert
Hannah Behnke
John G. Rippentrop
George Kregel
Oscar Poirot
Moe
Sjogren
Joe Cosgrove
Idg Peterson
G. IL. Bailey
LaSalle Extension University
Fred Hagen
Champlin Refining Co
Claus Wibben
Bess Greenwood
Smith Produce Co
J. H. Peterson
S. H. Klassie
Harold A. Johnston
J. A. Johnston
D. W. Smith
John Longer
Matt Kramer
BH. Mitchell
Doris Batt
A. D. Brogan
Edna Batt
D. A. Brogan
Meader
Paulson
John Byson
Ervin B. Castell
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank
BE. H. Johnson
Thompson Yards Inc
Kathryn Gustin
Mildred Dillon
Matt Lamuth
Peter Kramer
Merle McAninch
Largs Skaar
Millie Zeiham
W. F. Main
Mary L
Clapsaddle
John
Crowell
Mabel H. Harmon
Olvert J. Rippentrop
Northern States Fuel Co
N. Taylor Co
Fred’ Brand
S. T. Maurstad
Bwaquitable Life Va
Olof L.peterson
Frank “Kesler
Florence Harrell
Burtis
W. F. Jenkinson
Highway No. 18
Continental Life
Kenneth H. Gould
Rodney J. van Ness
J. van Ness
James D. Breen
Jennie Breen
William H. Woito
Ellen
Woito
Ramsey Reformed Church Notes on Meetings and Services
After several Sundays of bad roads the Ramsey church was well filled last Sunday with attendance near 169. The Young People's Club begins a new series on January 26 led by Ben Miller, with the question box discussed February 2. Adult Bible Class members with wooden banks should bring them January 24, when German language services replace English in the basement. Education Sunday on January 31 will fund training for Christian ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Ramsey
David
Young People’s Club
Ben Miller
Classis
Shirley Announces School Exam Schedule Change
Shirley announces that state teachers examinations will be held on January 27 and 29. The 8th grade examinations are set for February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Dxangs
William’. Shirley
County Supervisors Meet January 28 for Soil Conservation
County supervisors gather for township oversight in the soil conservation program. The governing board of Ish County reviews actions and budgets, with members addressing program progress and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euperviicng Seibe
Ish County Soil Conservation
Severe infection from cut leaves Mrs Schweppe bedridden
Mrs Arthur Schweppe, who was helping with the wash, sustained a finger cut from a suspender snap that nearly severed the bone. An infection quickly developed, causing high fever and intense pain. She remains bedfast but is improving as the story goes to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schweppe
Winter family to move to Mount Vernon Washington
Herbert Winter his wife and two sons plan to leave about the first of February for Mount Vernon Washington where Mr Winter will work at an automobile distributing plant Mount Vernon is described as a thriving business town with population growth from 2700 to 5600 over three years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Winter
Mount Vernon
Washington
Winter
Bleich Sells Gas Station to Ray Honken of Lake Mills
J A Bleich sold his Mid Continent gas station business stock and fixtures last Saturday to Ray Honken of Lake Mills a young married man now in possession. Honken will move here start his business career and the town welcomes the new-comers hoping they prosper. Bleich has been in business here for many years for the oil company and will continue to operate the bowling alley with partner Intermill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Continent
Beese
Lakota
Mike Droessler
Bancroft
Pierre Sartor
Mary Oesterreicher
Lewis
Alice Sartor
Algong
Harold Johnson
Welp Hatchery
Robert Clemans
Emma Smith
Ray Bonackery
Diane
Walter S. Anderson
Fred Hagen
Doris
Jean
Joan
Hatherville
Fred
Martin Wold
H. Co. Armstrong
Britt
Helmar
Norman
Dorothy
Marilyn
Algona
Ana Paeh Wibben
F. OD. Elliott
Geo. Frank
Orthel
Woden
Herman Franzen
Fred Will
Franzens
J. A. Bleich
Ray Honken
Lake Mills
Mr. Honken
Mr. Bleich
Oil Company
Intermill
Methodist Church Notes Pastor W. L. Patterson Schedule
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Willis Phelps superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:30 p.m. For information on Sunday School and church services call Mrs. Ross Buffington Mrs. Tom Young or Mrs. Harvey Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Willis Phelps
Woreship
Epworth League
Ross Buffington
Tom Young
Harvey Johnson
Lutheran Church Notes Baptisms at Dick-Welp Home
Glen LeRoy son of Mr and Mrs Ray Welp and Betty Maria daughter of Mr and Mrs Harm Green were baptized last Sunday at the Dick Welp home. Confirmation school next Saturday at 1 pm. Service next Sunday at 10 30. Sunday School at 9 30. Choir rehearsal Wednesday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen LeRoy
Ray Welp
Betty Maria
Harm Green
Dick-Welp
Electrification meeting draws well attended turnout
Buffalo township electrification meeting held at the school house Saturday afternoon drew interested farmers. A committee of William Fritz Albert Loesschen Amos Bonacker Himer Mechler Arthur Budlong and Neil Michaelson was appointed to signers and survey the township with George Peterson as township chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Township
William Fritz
Albert Loesschen
Amos Bonacker
Himer Mechler
Arthur J. Budlong
Neil Michaelson
Bét
George Peterson
Honor Roll names from Titonka Iowa and surrounding areas
A long list of individuals and dates appears as an honor roll from Titonka and nearby communities. Names include Walbert Bruns Geo Schmidt John Sleper L. G. Huber FP D. Hliett Walter Oesterman Herman Tjarks Mrs. Ernest Schmidt Raymond Bartlett Elmer Peterson B. B. Pannkuk Mrs. James Breen J. A. Risius Alvin Honken Mrs A Schram Harvey Graham Geo Heyer Harold Johnson John Pink K C Newville Geo Swalve Rev H W Schoenlein J J Dooley Matt Gerdes Mrs Htta Uken Mrs Ida Anderson Dale Raven Walter Anderson Henry Sprieck and others with various dates in 1938 and 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walbert Bruns
Geo. Schmidt
John E. Sleper
L. G. Huber
D. Hliett
Walter Oesterman
Herman Tjarks
Ernest Schmidt
Raymond Bartlett
Elmer Peterson
Pannkuk
James D. Breen
J. A, Risius
P. Hansen
Alvin Honken
A. Schram
Harvey Graham
Geo. Heyer
Harold Johnson
John Pink
Newville
Geo
Swalve
H. W. Schoenlein
J. J. Dooley
Algona
Towa
Matt Gerdes
Buffalo ‘Center
Towa Pie
Htta Uken
Yan
Lakota
Ida ‘Anderson
Tan
Masonic Home
J . Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dale Raven
Gard &T
Ompha
Nebraska
Walter §. Anderson
Aga Burt
Henry Sprieck
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Schroeder Britt
Woodman
Ars
District Court News
Herb Winter
Bleich
Doan
Lutheran Church Notes
Titonka, Iowa
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