Bingham Boosters Hold Meetings and Programs
A June 30 special meeting at Mary Ann Hisenman’s home organized girls into craft activities making book covers led by Margreets Tjaden and Lucille Anderson with attendees Marjory Ann Fitzpatrick Lorraine Guernsey Jeanette Quinn Alyls Fredrickson Anna Tjaden and visitor Erma Schmidt. A July 14 Roosters meeting at Lorraine Guernsey’s home featured hymns roll call notes exhibits for the state fair and a program on waste paper baskets table scarfs scrapbooks hanging pictures curtains and foot care with lunch served. Next gathering set for July 21 at Amnie and Burdella Brunsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham Roosters
Lorraine Guernsey
Orthel Township
Margreete Tjaden
Jeanette Quinn
Jeantte Quinn
Anna Tjaden
Marjory Ann Whitzpatrick
Margreet Tjaden
Amnie
Burdella Brunsen
Mule Driver Killed as Mine Props Slip in Shuler Mine
Boyer, a colored mule driver, was crushed when mine props slipped in a climber tunnel of the Shuler coal mine near Des Moines. He moved to save his mule from a mine car but was killed as the late collapsing supports caused the cave-in.
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Orifice
Boyer
Shuler
Californians Visit Relatives at Wesley
Californians from San Diego Mr and Mrs Well ington Stewart and son Harold Perkins and father John Ross, plus Mrs Frank Trowbridge, sister of Mr Ross, visited Wee Mullin in Wesley on Saturday and Sunday before traveling to Fairmont Minnesota then to Roche ster New York to visit a daughter and the World's Fair. They plan to return to California around September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Wellington Stewart
Harold Perkins
John Ross
San Diego
California
Frank Trowbridge
Ross
Goldfield
Wee Mullin
Fairmont
Minn
Rochester
New York
Iowa
Minnesota
Gladiolus Show Set at Algona High School Gym
The third annual Algona gladiolus show will be held Wednesday and Thursday, August 16 and 17, at the high school gym under the Algona Gladiolus Society with help from the Kossuth County Flower Club, Junior and Senior Chambers, Rotary, and Kiwanis. Prizes are offered in 19 divisions with eight special prizes. F A Bunting is show superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Gladiolus
Algona Gladiolus Society
Kossuth County Flower Club
J Junior Chamber of Commerce
Senior Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
F. A. Bunting
Gilchrist Urges Merchants on Extended Tax Refund Claims
Congressman Fred J. Gilchrist reports amendments to Revenue Acts extend filing time for floor stock tax refunds under the Agricultural Adjustment Act from July 1, 1937 to January 1, 1940. Merchants must file with the district Collector using forms provided, with proof that the tax was borne by the claimant. He plans to adjourn Congress after August 5 and will be in Laurens to meet constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jc.gilchrist
Congress
Treasury
Collector of Internal Revenue
Laurens
American Legion and Auxiliary News program
On Friday afternoon July 28 the citation committee will enter train at the Luther Miller home with Beth Miller and Matilda Falk as hostesses. The program includes Call to Order Introduction Citations Emblems Trophies Town Guide Music in the Auxiliary Reading Legion Auxiliary Pin Accomplishments of 1938 1939 Poem Retirement of Colors Lunch to follow Public meeting Call neighbor to enjoy the afternoon Regular business meeting Tuesday evening August 1 at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther ‘Miller
Beth Miller
Matilda Falk
Cleo Nelson
L. G. Gartner
Rose Bonacker
the Auxiliary
Minnie Oesterreicher
Nelle Nelson
Legion Auxiliary
Mary Sartor
Eva Peterson
Beth ‘Miller
the Legion Hall
Death reports denied in Waverly by widow
A woman in Waverly called the newspaper last week to dispute rumors of her death, echoing Mark Twain’s quip that reports of a death are exaggerated. Her husband had already received several condolences.
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Waverly
Mark Twain
Schnuckers Honored After Seven Years Service
The Young People's Class at Ramsey Church School held a Mission Tea to honor the pastor and his wife for seven years of service. About two hundred attended on church grounds last Sunday afternoon. The pastor and wife spoke on changes in farming, homes, and church work while praising the congregation and church groups. The tea featured cake cookies and tea served by class members, followed by group photos and a fund-raising total for world service and missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Church School
Ramsey
Immanuel Lutheran Sermon and Baptism Announcements
Rev Adolph Kilian discusses spiritual hunger with the story of The starving Indian and the bread of life quoting John 6 35 English services are planned for next Sunday July 30 at 10 00 am Sunday School at 9 00 am No choir practice until further notice Baptisms welcomed Robert Kenneth Ostermann and Glenn Leroy Schmidt with sponsors Ernst Schmidt Henry Schmidt George Schmidt Jr and Marcella Schmidt respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran
Adolph Kilian
Titonica
Federal Army
George Washington
Jesus
Christ
John
Robert Kenneth ‘Ostermann
Glenn Leroy Schmidt
Ernst Schmidt
Henry Schmidt
Robert Kenneth
George Schmidt Jr
Marcella Schmidt
Glenn Leroy
Farm for Sale 120 Acres at Seven-Tenths Per Acre
Advertisement notes a 120 acre farm for sale at 70 dollars per acre with favorable terms, attributed to A M Petersen. The short notice emphasizes value and easy terms for buyers seeking property opportunities.
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A. M. Petersen
Three Suffer Broken Necks In Nearby Incidents
Three nonfatal neck injuries reported within miles of each other. Adam Hichner at Shell Rock struck by a hayloader on the side of the head. Lewis Hill at Plainfield fell from a hay bale. Mrs Ralph Bunyan at LaPorte City hit by a truck. Box score notes three broken necks, no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Adam Hichner
Plainfield
Lewis Hill
LaPorte City
Ralph Bunyan
Midget Trap Shoot at Field Day Meeting
ALGONA The first state championship in midget traps will be held during the fifth annual field day of the Kossuth County Conservation League on Sunday September 10 at Plum Creek seven miles northeast of Algona. About 100 conservationists attended the county wide meeting last Thursday to finalize plans and appoint chairmen for committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Towa
Kossuth County Conservation League
Plum Creek
Kunz Families Have Reunion at Manchester
Wesley A Kunz reunion held at Manchester with attendees including Julius Kunz and family, A M Kunz, WW M Kunz and Erma Ward, A R Corey and family, Ann Kunz and family, Lucille Kunz and Henry Casler, Clare Kunz, Ruth Kunz and family. Gathering and picnic occurred at Devil's Backbone State Park in Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Kunz
Manchester
Julius Kunz
Devil’s Backbone State Park
Algona Merchant Injured in Wreck
Algona furniture dealer Roy C. Bjustrom sustained a brain concussion a badly cut face and other injuries after a collision five miles south of Algona on highway 169 when a truck turned into a farm lane. George Schumacher and Henry Hahle were involved. Bjustrom and G Russell Cesk were taken to Kossuth hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Roy C. Bjustrom
Highway 169
Chester Schoby Farm
George Schumacher
Irvingstion
Schoby Lane
Bjustrom
G. Russell Césk
Cook Roadside Tavern
Mr. Bjustrom
Fort Dodge
Kossuth Hospital
Mr. Cook
Henry Hahle
Irvington
Schumacher
4-H Girls Attend State Camp at Fort Dodge
Kossuth 4-H girls and leaders left Sunday for the Kossuth 4-H conservation camp at Dolliver State Park near Fort Dodge. Names listed include Joyce Romstad and others from Union Cresco Whittemore Lotts Creek and Ledyard clubs. Home demonstration agent Mrs. Ruth Seaton Hicks and assistants will supervise cooking. County health contest among 4-H girls set for August 2. Achievement Day on August 21 at Algona in conjunction with county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Helen Meyer
Phyllis
Mawn Vaudt
Whittemore Club
Doloris Potratz
Phyllis Gengler
Gertrude Kuecker
Ruth Meine
Helen
Anna Mae Butler
Lotts Creek Club
Verda Johnson
Bancroft
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Frank Thorpe
A. B. Schenck
Boy Escapes Injury After Tractor Incident Near Griswold
The young son of Mr and Mrs John Hall near Griswold was run over by a tractor last week. He jumped up and started to run afterward. Physicians found no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Griswold
Three-Yolk Egg Sets Bloomfield Record for Pullet
A pullet owned by Charles Bullock of Bloomfield laid an egg with three yolks, a rare occurrence that sets a new local record and highlights unusual poultry fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bullock
Bloomfield
Clarinet Stolen During Burt Friday Celebrations
A bass clarinet owned by Burt High School was stolen from the Burt Godden home late Friday after an unidentified man fled with the horn and its case. Doris Godden, who played in the Burt celebration concert, had left the instrument there. Another resident, Leonard Daniels, reported prowlers. nothing was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Burt Godden
Burt High School
Doris Godden
American Legion
Russell
Marshall W. H. Stewart
Leonard Daniels
Methodist and Doan Churches Announce Services and Campaign
The Methodist Episcopal Rev W L Patterson preaches at 11 00 am in Doan where morning worship starts at 9 30 am and Sunday School at 10 30 am A Ladies Aid meeting is planned at Mrs Harvey Jibbnson s home with Mrs Petra Larson co host A church fund drive runs all week led by stewards asking arrears to be paid by Sunday July 30 Contributions may be given to George Vonacker Titonka or to the stewards or Mrs Ross Buffington Doan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
W. L. Patterson
Doan
Ladies Aid Society
Harvey Jibbnson
Petra Larson
George Vonacker
Titonka
Ross Buffington
Ramsey Reformed Rev Calvin Schnucker Sermon Topics and Schedule
Ramsey Reformed Church lists weekly appointments with Pastor Calvin Schnucker. Church School at 9 30 AM English Worship at 10 30 AM Evening Worship at 7 46 PM. Morning sermon discusses Religious Liberty and the Home. Evening service answers questions from the past month. worshipers may submit questions in a church box or send to the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed
Calvin Schnucker
Good Hope Lutheran Services and Meetings Schedule
Good Hope invites participation in English services next Sunday July 30 at 10:00 with Sunday School at 9:00. Choir practice Thursday evening July 27 at 8:00 and Luther League devotional and business meeting Sunday July 30 at 8:00. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran
M. A. Schulz
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Good Hope
Chinese Acrobatic Acts at Kossuth County Fair
The Naitto Troupe from South China will perform as a special afternoon and evening attraction at the Kossuth County Fair. They execute tight wire feats with somersaults and precise landings, using no umbrella or pole, relying on their balanced skill to avoid falls. Read the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South China
Kossuth County Fair
Naitos
Wesley Ladies Attend Scandinavian Luncheon
Mrs Hmtl Wester Mrs H W Braley Mrs Frank Kouba Jr Mrs Al Wagner and Mrs Julius Kunz joined a Scandinavian tea hosted by Mrs David Johnson at her Corwith home Friday afternoon. Hostesses were members of Mrs Johnson's circle of the Methodist church. Three cooks a Norwegian Swede and a Dane prepared Scandinavian delicacies. Eighty guests registered.
Marriage Licenses Issued in Kossuth County This Week
Marriage licenses issued in the past week in Kossuth County list Morton B Russell 24 and Velma I LafTe y 19 of Algona Clyde L Ogg 27 Ames and Harriett B Smith 27 Algona Kenneth J Antoine 21 St Peter Minn and C Simmonds 22 Mankato Minn Walter Rakitzke 36 and Erma Swanke 24 both of Med ford Wis Richard Stubbs 30 West Bend and Inez Whitehead 25 Winnebago Minn James L Adams 23 and Dorothy Li Grotte 24 both of Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Morton B.russell
Velma I. Laf- Tey
Algona
Clyde L. Ogg
Ames
Harriettb. Smith
Kenneth J. Antoine
St. Peter
Minn
the C. Simmonds
Mankato
Walter Rakitzke
Erma Swanke
Hoppers and Drought Hit Mitchell South Dakota Area
A visit by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clemans to Mitchell, South Dakota, notes occasional June and July rains, crops looking good, and a dry Lake Andes area. Grasshoppers threaten corn south and west of Mitchell. a 100 mile wide tree belt thrives with Chinese elms. The state sold 5,000 acres near Mitchell for unpaid taxes at four dollars per acre with 25 years to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clemans
Mitchell
South Dakota
ER. N. Clemans
George
Jon Morrow
Ias
Gulf
Canada
Welter Family Reunion Held at Corwith Home
A Welter family reunion gathered at the Rufus Welter home in Corwith with attendees including Rufus Welter and family from Wesley West Bend Algona Mason City Hollywood Des Moines and Des Moines. The group shared time and memories across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welter
Corwith
Wesley
Rufus Welter
Rufus Welters
Robert Welter
Frank Welter
West Bend
Edith
Della Welter
Algona
Haze
Hudson
Ralph Welter
Mason City
Harry Welter
Hollywood
California
Frank Hikins
Des Moines
Ole Funnemarks on Trip to Minnesota Fishing
Mr and Mrs Olaf Funnemarks and family left Saturday for a week's fishing trip to the lake region north of Brainerd Minnesota. They had dinner Saturday with their son Edward who is attending summer school at the University of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesluey
Olaf Funnemarks
Brainard
Minn
Edward
University of Minnesota
Wesley Bay Ends Airplane Course in West
WHSLAY reports George Aldrich left Sunday for Los Angeles to fetch Mrs. Aldrich and Jerrold. Jerrold will complete an airplane mechanic school begun last fall, while Mrs. Aldrich travels west due to her sister Mrs. Margaret Granaski’s critical illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whslay
George Aldrich
Los Angeles
California
Balloon Ascension to Highlight Titania Indian Day Fest
Titania prepares the biggest free acts program for Indian Day on Tuesday August 15. Purcell Company of Des Moines provides six major acts including fancy juggling a slack wire duo educates dogs and monkeys and a high flying pony Venice. A death defying trapeze act and a balloon ascent with delayed parachute jump headline the street platform show plus five rides and various concessions promise a full day of entertainment in Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcell Company
Des Molines
iLorrean
Cheeko
Venice
Fort Worth
Texas
Harry Villeponteaux
Aemrica
Titonka
Woden Boys Lose Car by Fire Near Britt
Arnold Buns and Hans Gerdes escaped unharmed when their 1936 Chevrolet caught fire on a road near Britt. They drove into a ditch to escape as flames spread, believed caused by a wiring short. Britt Fire Department extinguished the blaze. car owned by John 4H. Buns was a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Arnold Buns
Hans Gerdes
Kent Brothers
Britt
John 4H. Buns
Bentons of Wesley Welcome California Kin
Mrs Arnold Kissick and daughter Sheryl from Los Angeles arrive in Wesley to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Benton for two or three months. She is the former Erma D Benton and is greeted by her brother Delbert Benton in Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Arnold Kisaick
Sheryl
Los Angeles
California
Boone
Delbert Benton
Wallace Benton
Kissick
Erma D. Benton
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Wallace
Anderson
Lavrenz
Havrenz
Eeeae
Eae
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Menton
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Swea City
Whittemore
Pet
Goibts
Titonka Ween
Ternee Whittemore
Westley
Bingham Boosters
Gilchrist
American Legion and Auxiliary News
FT. Dodge
Kossuth County
Ole Funnemarks
Wesley Bay
Woden Boys
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