Rites Held For Mrs Henry Meyer
Mrs Henry Meyer nee Susie Dreesman born near Freeport Illinois July 17 1869 died July 1 1937 in Titonka Iowa Funeral services noted her long service to the Ramsey Church and family including husband Henry Meyer daughter Mrs Dick Sleper son Ben A Meyer two brothers and sisters many relatives and friends A potted plant flower at her illness showed a sermon in a flower two leaves falling at death symbolizing final farewell tribute by Rev Calvin Schnucker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyer
Susie Dreesyan
Freeport
Illinman
Titonka
Abbot
Thurdin County
Iowa
Kossuth
Y Vay
Inca
AI. Ilenry Meyer
Daniel Senacier
Hameey
Ratsey
Meyer
Dick Sleper
Ben A. Meyer
C. Dreesman
Enno Dreesman
Algona
Jennie Wagner
Buffalo Center
U. A
Ramsey
Calvin Schnucker
Card of Thanks From Meyer Family
Expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for kindnesses shown during illness and death of wife and mother. Mentions flowers and other gestures. Signed by Henry Meyer and children Mrs Dick Sloper and Ben U Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlowen
Henry Meyer
Dick Sloper
Ben U. Meyer
Tractor Accident Hospitalizes Burt Farmer With Foot Injuries
J. H. Schroeder of Burt sustained three broken bones in his foot when the tractor wheel ran over it on Saturday. Mrs. Schroeder was operating the tractor to punch oats and Mr. Schroeder had been repairing the machine when the mishap occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Schroeder
Burt
Iowa Plans Union Slough Dam Project For Water Impound
The State of Iowa, per Dress reports, is buying 900 acres in Union Slough for an artificial lake named the Union Slough Project. Some land may be condemned, and after purchase the area will be turned over to the Biological Survey. Four tracts were to be acquired at eight dollars per acre before dam construction begins to impound water in a long narrow lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Union Slough
Biological Survey
Fragmentary note on spending and budgeting in Mendg area
A fragment mentions spending and budgeting concerns tied to Mendg with unclear details. The readable text hints at financial decisions affecting local plans and allocations, but specifics remain uncertain.
Blood Poisoning Strikes Carl Jr. in Clear Lake Foot
Carl Tegtmeyer Jr. of Clear Lake has helped his son Carl Jr. for a week as blood poisoning in the foot keeps him from work. The elder Tegtmeyer arrived recently to assist with duties as the younger man undergoes treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tegtmeyer Jr
Clear Lake
Carl Jr
Shirley Returns From East Vacation With Daughter
Algona County Superintendent of Schools Wm Shirley and his wife came back last Monday after a two week trip to Washington D C and Ocean City New Jersey where they stayed with their daughter.
Burke Family Visits in Lakota After 27 Years
Mr and Mrs W J Burke and their family, cousins of the Lester boys of Watson Canada, visited at the A Lester home in Lakota this week after a 27 year gap in which they had not seen each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Burke
Lester Boys
Watson, Sask
Canada
A. Lester
Raymond Cook Marries In Albuquerque Nuptials
Raymond Cook and his wife Mrs. Harry Cook announce their son Ray mond was married in Albuquerque New Mexico on June 1. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Staebler. The bride Margaret Augspurger is a former Minneapolis girl now living in Los Angeles. The Cooks reside in Hollywood where Mr. Cook is employed.
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Raymond Cook
Harry Cook
Raymond
Albuaquerque
New Mexico
Jack Staebler
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
California
Margaret Augspurger
Christ Reunion Draws 27 Relatives at Clear Lake
The August Christ family reunion occurred Sunday, July 11 at Clear Lake with 27 attendees. From Lakota and nearby areas were Fred Mabugs and family, Maynard Mabus and family, August Klocke and family, plus the Poppe, Engelbart, and Boettcher families. Relatives joined from Forest City, Wells Minnesota, and Hubbard, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Lakota
Fred Mabugs
Maynard Mabus
August Klocke
Poppe
Engelbart
Boettcher
Forest City
Wells
Minnesota
Hubbard
Rites Held For Mrs John Buns
Mrs John Buns dies in Rochester Minnesota after a six month illness cancer was the cause She was born January 12 1890 in Garner Iowa She married John Buns in 1908 and lived near Woden Iowa Survived by husband seven children and extended family Funeral held at St Johns Lutheran Woden with Revs Kolberg and Kilian Interment in Bingham township cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
John Buns
Rochester
Minnesota
Bertha Baack
Garner
Town
Elizabeth
Henry Baack
Iowa
Louise Smith
Martha Halverson
Henry
John
Arnold
Caroline
Harold
Henry ‘Baack
Will Baack
Springfield
S. D
Charles
Emil
Minneapolis
Rose Anderson
Emma Madau
Klemme
Martha Saathoff
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Kolberg
Kilian
Bingham Township ‘Cemetery
Home From Fishing Trip By Fred Hagen Family
Mr and Mrs Fred Hagen and Geo Graham returned from northern Minnesota on Thursday after a week of fishing and rest They reported a good catch of fish and a fine time Fred and George Hagen are noted as first class anglers with few superiors
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Fred ‘Hagen
Geo.Graham
Minnesota
Fred
George
Welhousen Purchases Titonia Home From Tjarks Family
Willie Welhousen bought the Mrs Anna Tjarks home in Titonia from Herman Tjarks Admy on a Saturday. Pos session set for September 19 1987. The Hoon family currently occupies the residence and Welhousen plans to rent it for two or three years before leaving the farm with no immediate plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tjarks
Daum Family Returns From East Trip With Yale Graduation
Mr and Mrs J G Daum and daughter Mildred with Miss Arline Daum of Iowa Falls returned Wednesday from a three week trip through the east They attended Arnold Daums graduation from Yale University New Haven Conn where he earned a Master of Laws He visited New York Washington DC where he works for the Securities and Exchange Commission The trip included sightseeing in Shenandoah Valley Skyline Drive Virginia and visits with relatives in Lima Ohio Fort Wayne Indiana and Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Daum
Mildred
Arline Daum
Iowa Falls
East
Arnold
Yale University
New Haven
Shenandog Valley
Skyline Drive
Virginia
Lima
Oho
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Chicago
Ill
B. C. Tribune
Progen gandy bars at Jerry's Pool 28 98 Hall
Progen gandy bars appear at Jerry's Pool Hall with 28 98 pricing noted in an OCR fragment. The item reads like a local ad or inventory note for snacks offered at the venue. No additional context or dates available.
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Jerry's Pool
Buckels Farm Barn Burns With 1500 Onlookers
Fire destroyed the barn and outbuildings on Al Buckels farm six miles north of Rainbow Bridge Friday night. About 50 bushels of oats and hay fed the blaze, with $800 to $1,000 in tools and harness lost. The residence was saved by a bucket brigade. the bank owner was Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank and rebuilding plans were unclear.
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al Buckels
Rainbow Bridge
Buckels
Clifton Buckels
Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank
Buckets
Verla Brandt Burned In Kitchen Fire Accident
Verla Brandt sustained severe back burns after a spark from a kitchen range ignited her dress on Sunday forenoon. She bent over when the flame caught, clothing burst into flames, and she tripped while backing away, extinguishing the fire. She was taken to a doctor for care.
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Verla
Verla Brandt
Boykens Return From Lake Koronis Vacation
Mr and Mrs Wm Boyken and family return Friday from a week at Lake Koronis Minnesota. The family reports crops along the route similar to home with oats in good condition corn growing well and ample rain. Two eldest sons remained at home.
Archie Bilyeu Takes Bride at Little Brown Church
Archie Bilyeu and Miss Viola Burkhoyw wed at the Little Brown Church with Rev Kent officiating. The couple, from Woden and Bricelyn, were joined by family members and Nora Hanna of Forest City sang and played. They will reside in Arnolds Park after a brief wedding trip. The Woden Weekly and friends extend congratulations.
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Little Brown Church
Archie Bilyeu
Viola Burkhoyw
Archie
Joe Bilyeu
Woden
Miss Burkhow
Amos, Burkhow
Bricelyn
Minn
Kent
Geneva
Hina
John Bilyeu
Clarence
Alice
Laverne Burkhow
Nora Hanna
Forest City
Lohengrin
Myr
Reunion at John Koestlers Features Fitch and Carlson Guests
A Sunday reunion at John Koestlers drew Dell Fitch and Victor Fitch of Portland township, Ed Fitch and his daughters Lois Adna and Esther, Billy Hansen of Sexton, Lyle and Harold Fitch of the CCC camp at Waterloo and Sexton, Chester Fitch of Sexton, Howard Carlson Bancroft Vera Carlson Cedar Falls Avery Fitch Lone Rock Harl Meyer Burt and others.
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John Koestlers
Dell Fitch
Victor Fitch
Portland Township
Fitch
Lois
Adna
Esther
Billy Hansen
Sexton
Ed Fitch
Lyle
CCC
Waterloo
Harold
Chester Fitch
Howard Carlson
Bancroft
Vera Carlson
Cedar Falls
Avery Fitch
Lone Rock
Harl Meyer
Burt
Cooper and family vacation trip to Ping Island Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper and Myrna Rae left Tuesday for Ping Island Minnesota for a few days vacation with banker friend Lea Stuckey. The men were pals when they attended business college at Mankato a few years ago.
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Pine Island
Clarence Cooper
Myrna Rae
Ping Island
Minnesota
Lea Stuckey
Business
Mankato
Lakota Farmer Dies After Illness in Moline Hospital
Lakota farmer John S Freeark retired after sixty years of farming near Lakota died in a Moline Illinois hospital on Monday following a three week illness while visiting a sister. M P Waggard of Algona reported that painting of all buildings on the Haggard and Falkenhainer farm west of town tenanted by Meindert Schmidt was completed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Freeark
Moline
Lakota
M. P .Waggard
Algona
Haggard & Falkenhainer
Meindert Schmidt
Woden-Ernest Kramer Injures Thumb At Work
Woden Ernest Kramer mangled his left thumb catching it in a pulley while at work. The injury, though very painful, is healing and progressing nicely.
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Woden
Ernest Kramer
Visitors stop at Stoltenberg home en route to Des Moines
Mrs. Walter Stoltenberg and her daughter and Miss Jeanette Schlapkoh of Round Lake Minnesota were brief visitors at the Ben Atzen home while traveling to Des Moines. Miss Schlapkoh stayed for an indefinite visit. Mrs. SK M May and her daughter accompanied them back to Des Moines.
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Woden
Walter Stoltenberg
Jeanette Schlapkoh
Round Lake
Minn
Ben Atzen
Des Moines
Atzen
SK. M. May
Stoltenberg
Forty six years in the service veteran engineer retires abroad
C V Pendergast a veteran engine er greeted by Titonka friends after using the retirement act to resign and make his last Klondyke run on July 14 He moved to Titonka in 1905 lived there 15 years and has spent 8 years there recently He has worked in Lakota Sibley Bis therville Watertown and Iowa Falls in railroading 38 years as an engineer One accident occurred but he was absolved He and his wife plan to settle in Titonka and then visit Watertown Regina and a Forest Rangers riding exhibit before traveling east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Pendergast
Klondyke
Pender
Titonia
Franzen
Titonka
Tito
Pendy
Auto Crash At Stenzels Corner Injures Four
John Sachau Jr and Nate Walsh drove west Tuesday at high speed to Stenzel Corner and lost control on new gravel. The Dodge pickup overturned repeatedly in the ditch. Sachau suffered an injured ear bruised ribs a wrench wrist and back. Micky Walsh was treated post accident and reportedly feared the undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sachau Jr
Nate Walsh
W. P. Stenzel
Sachau
Micky Walsh
Reformed Church Adjusts Services at Titonka Next Sundays
The Reformed Church notes next Sunday July 26 services move to the Titonka school gymnasium with Mr. Willis Phelps in charge of the English preaching. Sunday School continues as usual. The next two Sundays August 1 and 8 will feature Ramsey congregation services and Sunday School will drop out. Parishioners should attend nearby churches. The pastor and family will be at the lakes for three weeks. contact Weed's Store Orleans Iowa or write to the pastor at Orleans for pastoral needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka School
Willis Phelps
Ramsey
Weed
Orleans
Towa
Spirt Lake
District Court News in Brief from Menom?burg
Judge FP C Davidson presided last week and will sit again Monday. Edward Juchem Raymond Hentze and Julius Juchem pleaded guilty to conspiracy for break in and handling stolen property. Each received three years at Anamosa Reformatory plus costs. Algona man Joe Fraser faced DWI charges with $500 bond set. One new case filed Fred Pestorious vs Carl Morck. Two probate cases filed Estate of Mattie Winkel and Estate of John Grein from Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. C. Davidson
Mmetsburg
Monay
Edward and
Julius Juchem
Raymond Hentze
Anamospz Reformatory
Joe Fraser
Algona
Fred Pestorious
Carl Morck
Mattie F. L. Winkel
John Grein
Bancroft
County Soil Conservation Committee to Visit Mason City
On Thursday the Algona county committee members R Loss O J Thoreson G D Welhousen W J Frimmi and C R Janvrin will travel to Mason City to receive instructions on measuring land for the 1937 program. They will be instructed by a state committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
County Loil Conservation Committee
R. Loss
O. J. Thoreson
G. D. Welhousen
W. J. Frimmi
C. R. Janvrin
Mason City
Algona Man Hurt After Auto Collision Near Post Office
Howard Palmer of Algona was struck by a car in front of the Algona post office on Friday evening. He was dragged for a distance but sustained only a dislocated collar bone and is reported to be getting along O K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Palmer
Algona
Homecoming for Dickinson Reveals Hardened Health
Former senator L J Dickinson has returned to his Dickinson home from Washington D C and is recovering well. Reports of the illness’s severity proved untrue. Gardner Cowles, brother in law of the senator and Des Moines Register figure, spent the weekend with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Washington
Algona
L.J. Dickinson
Washington, D. C
Gardner Cowles
The
Des Moines Régister
Spanish War Vets to Meet at August Picnic
United Spanish War Veterans of the 62nd Regiment plan the 11th annual picnic at the fairgrounds on August 15 inviting all veterans. Speakers will be Senator Guy M. Gillette of Cherokee and Tim Mahoney of Boone, Assistant Attorney General.
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Algona
United
62Nd Regiment
Fairgrounds
Guy M. Gillette
Tim Mahoney
Boone
Judge Welter’s Court Fines Several Defendants
In Algona district court last week Lawrence Schiltz of Bancroft paid a $5 fine plus $8.65 costs for drunkenness. Myrtle Rhodes of North Industry Ohio was fined $5 and $2.25 costs for failing to stop at a stop sign. T. BE Stafford of Algona was fined $2 and $2.25 costs for driving without a proper license.
Watermelon Day Fest Highlighted in Algona
Algona will again celebrate Watermelon Day on August 11 with fifteen thousand pounds of watermelons to be given away free. The event will span three blocks from the post office to the Masonic Temple, featuring a pavement dance, two bingo games run by the Chamber of Commerce, a ferris wheel, merry go rounds, shows, kiddies rides and games. The celebration aims to match last year’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iAlgona
Masonic Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Family gathering spans Mapleton to Alden to Marshalltown
Attendees including Mrs Ross Ringsdorf and family of Mapleton Minnesota Mrs Lois Harvey joined the Charles Baack family for a Saturday visit. On Sunday the group traveled to Alden for a family gathering at Mrs John Bushman’s home then to Marshalltown where Velma Baack resumes duties as a student nurse at Evangelical Deaconess Hospital after a three week vacation with her parents.
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Ross Ringsdorf
Mapleton
Minn
Lois Harvey
Charles Baack
Velma Baack
Marshalltown
Alden
John Bushman
Velma
Evangelical Deaconess Hospital
Methodist Church Notes Roan Session Schedule
W Patterson pastor leads Sunday School at 10 with Will Phelps as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 Ladies Aid meets July 28 in the church basement with Mrs Rose Bonacker hostess All welcome Roan: Morning Worship 9 80 Sunday School 10 80 Everyone invited to all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. . Patterson
Will Phelps
Ladies Aid
Mra
Rose Bonacker
County Board of Supervisors Sets Budget Hearing and Grants Repairs
The County Board of Supervisors met last Thursday to set August 5 for budget hearing notices to be published ten days prior. Commissioners Morris and Baum were assigned repair work on drainage projects 68, 82, and related H.K. numbers. Sheriff Loss’s quarterly report was approved, graveling project estimates 206, 402, 298, and 374A were approved, and tax assessment corrections lowered Francis Bradley’s Bancroft bill by 1000 while Fred Flaig of Lone Rock received a 67.72 refund for 1936 taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Morris
H.K. Jr
Baum
H.K
Pani & Williams
Francis Bradley
Bancroft
Fred Flaig
Lone Rock
Rodeo to Visit Algona With 125 Head of Stock
Clyde S. Millers famous rodeo arrives at the Fair Grounds July 29 to August 1 featuring 125 head of stock and 60 cow boys and girls. New acts include Walter Breckenridge with jumping horses and an eight white horse riding drill. Numerous trick riders and bronc riders from multiple states join in, promising a large, modern show with fresh bucking stock and Brahma bulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde S. Miller
Walter Breckenridge
Texas Dickey
Betty Banning
Delores Williams
Harl Strause
Kenneth Williams
Veldine Hammer
Betty Miller
Oklahoma Slim
Joker
Miller
Sidney
Wells
Belle Fourche
Coffeeville
Philipsville
Kansas
Lutheran Church Notes Service Schedule and Ice Cream Social
English language Sunday worship at 10 am with Sunday School at 9 am. Ice cream social Saturday evening south of the Coliseum, sponsored by the Luther League. Choir practice Wednesday evening at 8 pm. Student Pastor Martin A. Schulz signs the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Martin A. Schulz
Honor Roll entries from Titonka and Algona Iowa
Honor list includes Oscar Norland of Titonka Iowa dated July 1 1938 and Jon Larson January 1 1938 from Buffalo Center Iowa C EB Reynolds with July 1 1938 Cudahy Wisconsin and Johnny Cunningham July 17 1988 from Algona Iowa. notes place names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Norland
Titonka
Iowa
Jon Larson
Buffalo ‘Center
Reynolds
Cudahy
Wis
Johnny Cunningham
Algona
Causes of Automobile Accidents Vary Then Propose Shared Responsibility
The piece argues that accidents arise from multiple factors including slow drivers weather road surface and vehicle condition with poor equipment highlighted as a cause. It notes there is no single blame and urges broad cooperation to prevent crashes while referencing a government funding split from an eighty million state budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sona
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Buckels Farm
Vv. Pendergast
Stenzel's Corner
District Court News
Soil Committee
Board of Supervisors
Lutheran Church Notes
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