Last Rites Held For George Pommer
Funeral rites for George Pommer were conducted last Thursday in Woden. Born March 21 1879 in Ostfriesland Germany he died July 12 1948 at age 10 years 3 months 21 days. Survived by his wife Bertha Looft four children ten grandchildren and many relatives. Burial in the church cemetery followed services at the Woden Christian Reformed church Rev E Bossenbrock officiating.
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George Pommer
George FY. Pommer
Ostfriesland
Germany
Henry and
Roelfke Pommer
America
Ack~ Jey
Orthel Township
Dick Franzen
Titonia
Harold
Britt
Himer Meyer
Woden
Henry
Wesley
Henry Lcott
Fenton
John Hinricksen
Astes
George Lcoft
Milwaukee
John Kahl
Grand Island
Nebr
M. Redening
H. A. Janssen
Aplington
Carrie Pemmer
Ulrich
Frank
Churen
Lane and Norvelle Free Act Set For Indian Day Celebration
Lane and Norvelle, a seasoned acrobatic team, are booked as a free attraction for the Indian Day festivities on August 10 to 12. They have entertained at Hollywood and Broadway, with Ralph Geer as accompanist, adding notable draw to the event alongside a Great American Shows carnival of seven rides and 20 concessions yet to be fully detailed.
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Lane & Norvelle
Hollywood
Broadway
Ralph Geer
Mason City
KGLO
Methodist Church Notices and Vacation Schedule
Donald J James pastorserves 11 am worship and 10 am Sunday School. No evening service. MYF Friday July 2. WISOS circles meet July 28 at 2 30 pm Circle I at Mrs Hubber home Circle IF at Mrs Lang home Circle TT at Mrs Richter at 2 pm. Pastor and wife on vacation July 26 to August 7. Doan service times listed as 9 45 am worship and 9 15 am Sunday School.
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Methodist Church
Donald J. James
WISOS
Circle I
Louis Hubber
Heiko Boekelman
Cirle
Robert Lang
Stanley Harris
Circle TT
Leo Richter
Ray Hansen Jr
Pam
Titonka Aind Doan
Sdvices
Leo Richter Injured Cutting Tree in Mother's Yard
Leo Richter is on crutches after a tree fell in his mother's yard during a heavy rain and wind. While cutting the tree into pieces to clear the house, the ax glanced and struck his foot nearly severing the next toe. he is recovering and likely to be back on crutches for a short time.
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Leo Richter
Mother's Yard
Leo
Old Settlers Picnic Planned in Grant Township
The annual reunion of the Old Settlers of Grant township Led yard Iowa will be held Sunday July 25 at the Grant school gymnasium with a picnic dinner at noon. The main attraction will be Congressman James Doliver. 4 H girls of Grant and talent from nearby communities will join the afternoon program. Everyone is invited.
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Grant Township
Ledyard
Iowa
Grant School
Noor
James Dolliver
Grant
Canada Studers Visit Wesley Studer Relatives and Friends
Canada Studers from Regina Sask visited Studer relatives here last week. They joined J P Studer, Ben Studer and others to Mankato to see Sister Mary Caroline on her black veil day. The group then traveled to Minneapolis before returning home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
A. E B. Studer
Raymond
Basi) Studer
Regina
Sask
Canada
Studer
J. P. Studer
Ben Studer
Alice
Patty Richtsmeter
Mankato
Mary Caroline
Madeline Studer
Canada Studers
Minneapolis
Town Spraying Benefits Question In Local Debate
Townwide spraying last Wednesday drew mixed views. Second spray in residential area and third in business district, with many complaints about effectiveness. Reports of fish and bee deaths. livestock and pets affected. residents call for confirmation from Oscar Norland and others.
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Bill Stott
Jerry Schutter
Robbins
Jeorge I Schutter
Oscar Norland
Wesley Auxiliary Installs Officers In Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary unit held an installation meeting Thursday night. Mrs. Leo Bleich, past president, and installing officer Mrs. L. L. Pfeffer, president, named chairmen for the year. Lunch followed, served by Mrs. Joe Krieps and Mrs. Larry Youngwirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
Leo Bleich
L. L. Pfeffer
Joe.Krieps
Mra
Larry Youngwirth
Leona Wood and Chalmas Chestnut Married Sunday
Leona Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Wood of Woden wed Chalmas Chestnut of Mason City at the Methodist church in Woden Sunday evening July 18 Rev Elmer Peterson officiated. The couple will reside in Mason City with Wood employed at Mercy hospital and Chestnut at a local culvert factory. Out of town guests joined local relatives for the ceremony and reception.
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Woden
Leona Wood
Wm. Wood
Chalmas Chestnut
Mason City
Methodist Church
Elmer Peterson
Wayne Naser
Lake Mills
Hest Tian Wis
Alvin Hanna
Forest City
Oscar Hammond
Woden High School
Mercy Hospital
Buffalo Center
0. R. Fisher
Des Moines
Roy Chestnut
Northwood
John Schuler
Swea City
Mra. Campbell
Morrie Smith
Britt
Donald Campbell
Valley Farmettes Outing At Clear Lake
The Valley Farmettes 441 duo and leader Mrs. Henry Plas ie enjoyed a three day outing at the cabin camp at Clear Lake last week. Attendees included Mrs. Henry Plasier Janet Darlene Tapper Darlene Harrenga Elizabeth Wibben Shirley Ostenmann Agnes Janssen Amanda Bruns Betty Sonnenberg Velida and Troyce Bruns.
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Valley Farmettes
Henry Plasine
Clear Lake
Henry Plasier
Janet
Darlene Tapper
Darlene Harrenga
Elizabeth Wibben
Shirley Ostenmann
Agnes Janssen
Amanda Bruns
Betty Sonnenberg
Velida
Troyce Bruns
Band Mothers Sponsor Ice Cream Social Next Saturday
The Band Mothers of Buffalo Consolidated School sponsor an ice cream social south of the Coliseum on Saturday evening weather permitting. Proceeds will help buy uniforms for the local band.
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Band Mothers
Band Mothers of the
Buffalo Consolidated School
Wesley Relatives Attend Funeral at Haverhill Iowa
Mr and Mrs John Weig Eugene and John Jr Mr and Mrs Joe Weiz Mrs Joe Drummer Mrs Ed Weig and Walter Drummer attended the funeral of Daniel Drummer at the Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Haverhill Iowa Wednesday morning. Mrs Drummer is the former Thressa Weig daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weilg. A sister Arlene six months old survives alongside the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
John Weig
Eugene
John Jr
Joe Weiz
Joe Drummer
Ed Weig
Walter Drummer
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Haverhill
Daniel Drummer
Drummer
Thressa Weig
John Weilg
Arlene
American Legion Auxiliary Elects New Officers at Denton Meeting
The regular July meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Denton home installed new officers led by President Thelma Higgins. Elizabeth Kennedy presided, funds and programs were approved, and plans were made for the upcoming membership drive and continued contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Elizabeth Kennedy
Prsident
Irma Lockrem
Thelma Higgins
Lois Peterson
Cleo Nelson
Minnie Oesterreicher
Kennedy
Immanuel Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Immanuel Lutheran Church Wim. Plant Pustoy holds Divine Services on the Ninth Sunday after Tyutly at 9 15 AM with Sunday School at 10 16 AM. No Bible Class announced.
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Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Wim. Plant, Pustoy
Two Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses From District Clerk
Only two marriage licenses were issued from the district court clerk in Algona last week. They went to Donald G. Krause of Irvington and Beverly Steblitz of Algona, and Donald Luedtke and Maxine Duriahue Path of Fenton.
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District Court
Algona
Donald G. Krause
Irvington
Beverly Steblitz
Donald Luedtke
Maxine Duriahue Path
Fenton
Has Corn Borer Done Much Harm Around Titonea
Harvest is underway with good crops and heavy oats. Corn borer infestation is noted but spraying and rains may curb damage, leaving room for a potential record crop if losses stay limited. Edward and Clarence Brandt ground oats. Oscar Miller reports mixed weight with shelled kernels.
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Edward
Clarence Brandt
Oscar Miller
Good Hope Lutheran Service and Schedule Update
Alfred C. Mardoff to lead Divine Worship at 10 30 with Sunday School at 9 30. Special offering for local Lord's Kingdom work this Sunday. no Bible class. Pastoravillalos to conduct service at Immanuel's. Choir resumes July 29 at 8. Regular hours: Sunday School 9 30 Divine Service 10 30.
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Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred C. Mardoff
Avillalos
Immanuel’s
Ramsey Reformed Church Service and Activities
A. Roskamp, Pastor leads 9:30 Sunday School and Bible Class. 10:30 a.m. Worship with sermon on Today's World Calls for Enoch's Walk. Evening service features Wrecks of the Bible and Absalom, the Wreckage of Pride. Ladies aid meets Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with hostesses. YPIL and choir meet later due to busy season.
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A. Roskamp
Enoch
Tadies Aid
Sr. Isebranud
H. Travks
Wesley Methodist Minister Substitute Mail Carrier
Mr and Mrs Vee Mullin Elaine and Sharon plan a Friday departure for a northern Minnesota vacation. Rural mail carrier Mullin will be away, and Rev Riggs will substitute during his absence.
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Wesley
Vee Mullin
Elaine
Sharon
Minnesota
Mr. Mullin
Rev. Riggs
Farmers Meet to Discuss Community Fire Truck Plan
A July meeting at the Legion hall invites all farmers to discuss buying a community fire truck. The Titanka fire department sponsors the gathering to gauge support, outline plans, and consider donations from the Kossuth County Mutual Fire Insurance Association.
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Legionnall
Titanka ‘Fire Department
Kossuth County Mutual Fire Insurance Association
D. D Paxson
County Mutual
Nineteen New Vehicles Licensed in Kossuth County
Twelve new cars and seven trucks were licensed in Kossuth county last week. The new owners include Ford Abbey Abben of Titonka a truck Algona Creamery Epitasia Delacruz of Swea City Plymouth Marita Bestenlehner of Swea City Chevrolet Ben Franzen of Titonka G B Taylor of Algona Harold J Winkel of Whittemore truck Dale Dundas of Burt Everett Householder of Lone Rock Frazer John Faber of Ottosen Wm Huisman of Titonka Mercury Amos Finnestad of Fenton Dodge Donald J James of Titonka Vern Teeter of Algona International pickup Laubenthal Bros. of Bancroft R C Mawdsley of Algona Faiser Nick Mergen of Whittemore Studebaker track Fred E Mung er of Ledyard Packard Sam Rystad of Swea City
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Kossuth
Ford
Abbey
Abben
Titonka
Algona Creamery
Epitasia Delacruz
Swea City
Plymouth
Marita Bestenlehner
Chevrolet
Ben Franzen
G. DB. Taylor
Algona
Harold J. Winkel
Whittemore
Dale Dundas
Burt
Everett Householder
Lone Rock
Frazer
John
Arlis Nurre wed at parents' home in Clear Lake
Arlis Elaine Nurre married Don R. Akre of Algona on Thursday July 15 at her parents home Mr and Mrs George Heetland in Clear Lake. Rev Gilbert Kuyper officiated with bride sister Faustine and Edward Mott as attendants. Fanchon Heetlund sang Be cause. Afterward the wedding party dined at the All Vets Club. The couple plans a home in Algona after trips to Chicago and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakela
Arlis Elaine Nurre
Don R. Akre
Algona
George Heetland
Clear Lake
Gilbert Kuyper
Presbyterian Church of
Barn Destroyed By Fire On Guy Butts Farm
The barn on the Guy M. Butts farm tenanted by Elof Pearson burned to the ground last Monday. The local fire department arrived too late to save it. The barn contained some baled hay before the blaze.
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Guy Butts
Wesley
Guy M. Butts
Elof Pearson
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Wesley Auxiliary
Adajic
Marc
Ie Bose
Valley
Haverhill, Iowa
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Ramsey Reformed Church
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Arlis Nurre
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