Bonackers Describe Their Trip to Mexico City
The Bonackers recount a southern route from Nebraska to Mexico, noting cotton in Oklahoma, vineyards in Arkansas, and vibrant New Mexico towns. They visit Albuquerque and Ernie Pyle’s former home, cross the Rio Grande, and enter Laredo with Mexican car insurance, permits, and currency, describing the border arrival and initial adventures en route to Monterey.
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Mexico
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Arkansas
State House
Oklahoma City
Texas Panhandle
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Ernie Pyle
Girard Avenue
Rom
Rio Grande River
Matthews
Deming
Laredo
Texas
San Antonio
Wally John
ACA
Kelly Field
U.S
Flores
Wwe
Monterey
Fires ravage farms in area. several families struck
Several farm fires swept a locality last Sunday damaging a garage and feed house owned by Al Loeschen, destroying the Hin ders farm home southwest of Woden, and burning a shed and implements southeast of Buffalo Center. A tractor helped move a house to safety. no one was home during the Hin ders blaze and losses are heavy though partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Loeschen
Tom Hinders
Woden
Wttton Hinders
Milton
Buffalo Center
Richard Potter
Letter from Mrs De Neal in Lynden Washington 1946
Mrs Elizabeth De Nea l writes from Lynden Washington dated July 10 1946 sending a subscription extension and friendly greetings. She notes crops including 860 acres of strawberries and upcoming raspberries, dairy hay in silos, heavy mountain snow at Mt Baker Lodge, and mutual acquaintances Charlie Meyer aged 85 and others. She mentions butter at 80 cents and eggs at 40 cents and closes with warm regards from the Evergreen State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Wash
Clark
Mt. Baker Lodge
Iowa
Charlie Meyer
Titania
Eizabeth DeNouf
Evergreen State
Ramsey Reform Church Service Changes
No morning worship or Sunday School. Afternoon service in English led by Rev H H Buschman. Rev P Q Reeverta of Bible Institute to speak on Sunday School work. Thurday evening 8 Young People’s Society meet.
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JHE Ramsey Reformed Church
Snuttier
H.H. Buschman
P. Q. Reeverta
The
Bible Institute
Young People's Society
Auxiliary Activities Of Wesley Unit Elects Officers
The Wesley American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday night for installation of officers. Mrs. Viola Studer, a past president, served as installing officer. Mrs. Minnie Studer and Mrs. Myrtle Lease reported attending a meeting for presidents and secretaries at the Algona Legion hall on July 8. A joint county Legion and Auxiliary meeting is set for Swea City on July 20 with a picnic supper at 6. A state convention will be held at Des Moines August 7, 8 and several members from the local unit plan to attend. The next local meeting is August 1 with Mrs. L. L. Lease as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Unit
Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
Viola Studer
Minnie Studer
Myrtle Lease
Algona Legion Hall
Joint County Legion and Auxiliary
Swea City
Des Moines
L. L. Lease
County Bond Sales Stand Near Bottom In Iowa
Iowa counties show low cash-ins against bond sales in early 1946 with percentages from 43.24% to 167.76%. Best performers include Winneshiek and Davis counties while Mills, Humboldt, Louisa, Scott, and Kossuth rank lowest. County listings: Kossuth at 53.81% and Scott, Louisa, Humboldt, Mills below that. Warin urges continued bond purchases to fight inflation and sustain a strong sales record.
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Iowa
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
Treasury Department
Roger F. Warin
Winneshiek
Davis
Ida
Adair
Johnson
Mills
Humboldt
Louisa
Scott
Kossuth
Warin
Towans
Edward Gjerde Victim of Farm Accident Funeral Held
Funeral services were held Saturday for Edward S. Gjerde, farmer killed at his farm near Forest City after becoming entangled in a hay rope and thrown to the cement floor. Born June 27, 1900 in Nagle Grove, he moved with his parents to the county two years ago, married March 7, 1939, to Jona Robinson, and is survived by his wife, daughter Juanita, his father Woden, four brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. Interment was in Madison Cemetery. Rev. Arndt Halverson officiated at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Gjerde
Thompson
Jona Robinson
Juanita
Woden
Alsoa
Billy Boyken Show Pictures At Lions Picnic
Lions club members enjoyed a program by Billy Boyken at the annual picnic. Al Missal photographed the group while Billy explained photos from a recent west coast trip. The films highlighted scenic spots and locals visited in Titonka and surrounding areas with scenes from Albany, Woodburn, Seattle, and the University of Washington.
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Na Lions Club
Axme
Mfrs
Miller Ara
al Missal
Billy’ Boyken
Boykens
West Coast
Titonka
Colorado
Woodrow Peterson
Karl Sundermann
Albany
Oregon
Wm. Holshofs
Johnnie
Woodburn
Amos Bonackers
Oscar "Blanchards
Carrie’ Bonacker
Amos Bonacker
Blanchard
Seattle
University of Washington
Verdene
Billy
New Social Security Claims Record At Fort Dodge
The Fort Dodge Social Security Office reports 121 claims filed by retired workers and spouses in the first half of 1946 and 76 by widows and children. About $19,123 monthly is paid to eleven nearby counties. Swedlund urges timely filing to secure ongoing payments and notes widows aged 65 or older may qualify for monthly benefits even after lump sums.
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Fort Dodge
Social Security Board
Clifford W. Swedlund
Swedlund
State Bank
Rev Ralph H Cordes ordained pastor at Davis South Dakota
The Rev Ralph H Cordes, recent graduate of Hastern Theological Seminary, was ordained to the gospel ministry and installed as pastor of Bethel Reformed Church of Davis, South Dakota, on July 9. Rev Vander Brache presided, with prayers led by Rev Onden and charges given by Rev Raymond Denelson and Rev Eldert Smidh. Willis Van der Kobt preached the sermon. Soloists Mrs SM Chamberlain Milfred Kramer and a girls chorus sang. A reception followed in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Cordes
Hastern Theological Seminary
Bethel Reformed Church
Davis
S. Dak
Vander Brache
Orange City
Onden
Raymond Denelson
Lennox
Eldert Smidh
Willow Lake
Mason City Fair Dates Set For Aug 30 to Sept 3
The Mason City district exposition returns with more than 6 000 in live stock prizes and a prewar style lineup. Highlights include beef dairy cattle swine sheep premiums, junior livestock judging, Barnes Carpenter entertainment, auto races at National Speedway, harness racing, a Clyde Millers rodeo, Gem City Shows midway rides, and 25 cent gate fees except entry day. Gates open 8 am daily.
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Iowa
Mason City
Alain
Harold Palmer
Barnes-Carruthers
South Dakota
National Speedway
Emory Collins
Clyde Miller
Rodeo
North Town Fair
Gem City
Immanuel Lutheran Rov Plans Paator’s Sunday Closure
Immanuel Lutheran Rov announces no Sunday School or Bible Class will be held until Sunday July 28 due to unspecified reasons. Wm Rov and Paator are referenced in the notice as organizers or participants. Local members are advised to observe the pause and await further guidance from church authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN _ Rov
Plans
Paator No Aguyicas
Methodist Camp At West Okoboji Draws Large Youth Delegation
A large Methodist youth delegation attends Camp West Okoboji July 15 21 from the Algona and Sioux City districts of the Northwest Iowa Conference. Titonka attendees include Florence Willis Marcella Bartlett Mildred Schutter Marion Thacker JuaVonne McColley Francis Keefer Max Carr Robert Downs Keith Bruns Kenneth Krantz Billy Amesbury chaperoned by Mrs R L Krantz and the pastor. The Titonka group stays at a central cottage near camp store. Guests from Titonica expected weekend with closing service Sunday morning. The camp theme for 1946 is Christian Youth and Today’s World with morning Bible study and crafts afternoons and evening programs including candlelight communion. The camp closes Sunday afternoon.
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West Okoboji
Algona
Sioux City
Northwest Iowa
Titonka
Florence Willis
Marcella Bartlett
Mildred Schutter
Marion Thacker
JuaVonne McColley
Francis Keefer
Hagen Family Home From Two Weeks Pacific Trip
Mr and Mrs Fred Hagen and daughters returned home last week from a two weeks trip to the west coast. They traveled through northern Nebraska southern Wyoming Salt Lake City Nampa Idaho visiting relatives and friends in Stevensville Corvallis Hamilton and Spokane with stops along the way including the Longbottoms Lamoreaux and Schrams and the Helfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hagen
West Coast
Nebraska
Wyoming
Salt Lake City
Nampa
Idaho
Fred
Oregon
Spokane
Stevensville
Montana
Longbottoms
Corvallis
John Lamoreaux
F. W. Schrams
Hamilton
Won
Helfers
Pyt Howard Stott Writes From San Antonio Texas
Soldier correspondent Pyt Howard Brott reports travel from Fort Snelling to San Antonio aboard a mixed train, with stations in Iowa Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. He describes arriving at the AAJ Haale training camp field near Kelley Field, noting about 25 000 trainees and field proximity to air trips. The letter ends with a playful homeward address and camp details.
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Sac Field
San Antonio
Texas
Frank
Fort Snelling
St. Paul
Iowa
Kansas City
Parsons
Kansas
Oklahoma
Austin
San Antone
Kelley Field
Pyt
Howard Brott
Howard
Titonka edges Fairmont in late innings win
Titonka defeated Fairmont 10 to 8 after forcing extra innings, with Heiko Boekelman delivering the deciding hit in the 10th. Titonka tallied winning and key runs while others postponed due to rain. next week Bancroft Estherville Whittemore Fenton Ringsted games listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Fairmont
Bancroft
Whittemore
Fenton
Estherville
Rake
Ringsted
Heiko Boekelman
Sloneker
D. Mackey
Bergen
Stevens
Coombs
Duffy
aGuy
Olson
Ri Mackey
Toisis
Patna
aRelieved Olson
Boyken
R. Mackey
Nurre
Guy
Huber
Carr
Titanke
Pet
Secetaisos
Fenton A
Joint county meeting of American Legion Auxiliary units in Swea City
A joint county meeting of all Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units will be held in Swea City on Monday July 29 with a covered dish luncheon at 6 30 and a meeting at the school house after the picnic Urgent call for all members to attend Executive board members Harriet Schutter Mary Sartor Caroline Hatten Minnie Oosterreicher Julia Nellie Nelson Jean Reed Lois Peterson Irene Peterson Galena Zale fel Marie Orthel to meet at the Legion Hall Friday evening July 19 at 8 50
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Legion
Swea City
Harriet Schutter
Mary Sartor
Caroline Hatten
Minnie Oosterreicher
Julia
Nellie Nelson
Jean Reed
Lois Peterson
Irene Peterson
Galena Zalefel
Marie Orthel
Legion Hall
Good Hope Lutheran Church Alfred QC Notice
Diving worship service set for 10 45 Sunday morning with Sunday School at 8 40 and no Bible class for this Sunday only Change of hours for this week Bring envelopes for Lutheran World Action Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday evening July 8
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Lutheran World Action
Women's Missionary Society
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Mexico City
Bonackers
Missal
Billy Boyken
Missat
Ralph, H. Cordes
Dak
Mason City Fair
Methodist
W.okoboji
Hagens
Pacific Coast
Howard Stott
San Antonio, Texas
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred QC
Mardort
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