Two cars collide at E Buss corner near Tiptonka
Forest City produce broker Howard Hirt and Albert Walker and Bill Haton from Algona were in a serious crash at the E Buss corner a half mile north of Ubbe Winter home. Hirt suffered chest and head injuries with possible broken ribs while Walker and Haton were shaken but unhurt. Ambulance took Hirt to Forest City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hirt
Forest City
Harold Walker
Bill Haton
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Algona
Ubbe Winter
Titonka
Ubbe Winter, Jr
B. Buss
Hirt
Metropolitan
Buffalo Center
Mr. Hirt
Buss
Leslie Hirt
Tiponka
Crystal Lake visitors call at Earl Hobbs home
Mrs J BE Keil Garnet Stratton Florence Carroll and Doyle Reaser were Saturday afternoon callers at the Earl Hobbs home at Crystal Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J, Be, Keil
Garnet Stratton
Florence, Carroll and
Doyle Reaser
Earl Hobbs
Crystal Lake
Thoughtful drivers differ from careful ones on crowded roads
The piece argues most drivers operate vehicles mechanically and ignore real risks. A thoughtful driver eliminates distractors and concentrates on driving, constantly aware of potential accidents, intersections, lights, pedestrians, and other hazards to reduce dangers on the road.
Patty Homebound Trip From Iowa City in Six Weeks
Mra W L Patterson and Mrs R C Ball left early Wednesday for Iowa City to bring Patty home after she had attended school there for six weeks. Mrs Patterson will visit her sister at Cedar Rapids enroute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. L. Patterson
R. C. Ball
Iowa City
Patty
Lutheran Ladies Aid Business Meeting at Church Basement
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met on a Wednesday afternoon in the church basement for a routine business session with all members noted as present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Fried Chicken Dinner at Spirit Lake Visit
Mr and Mrs Ben A Meyer and family and Ms Henry Allis and family spent Sunday at Spirit Lake. The Titonka Cafe hosted a fried chicken dinner for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben A. Meyer
Henry Allis
Spirit Lake
Ray Kollasch and wife welcome baby boy
Mr and Mrs Ray Kollasch are the parents of a baby boy born Wednesday morning the 18th They have two other children a boy and a girl Mr Kollasch is employed by Jerry Schy at the Job Beers implement shop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Kollasch
Feu
Jerry Schy Jep
Joba
Beers
Eddie Sathoff Free Show For Newlyweds Event
Mr and Mrs Eddie Sathoff announce a free show on Tuesday evening August 3rd. The event titled Girl Overboard invites everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Sathoff
CCC Boys Wanted for Algonal Work Camp
W D B McDonald announces the CCC will take unlimited numbers of boys ages 17 to 23 for camp work, regardless of family need. Applicants should report at the relief office in the basement of the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonal
W. DB. McDonald
C.G.C
Court House
Johnson Funeral for Swea City Man Charles Johnson
Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson attended the funeral of his father Charles Johnson who died Sunday night at 11 pm at home in Swea City after a six month illness from cancer of the liver. Funeral was held yesterday. He was 76 years old at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Johnson
Charles Johnson
Hig
Swea City
Mr. Johnson
Miss Madsen Resigns From Latimer School
Miss Lena Madsen of Latimer who taught Domestic Science here last year and was re elected has resigned to accept a position at Britt high school next year. The school board met Tuesday evening and accepted the resignation. A new teacher will be procured to replace Miss Doris Amundson married who was principal of the junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Madsen
Latimer
Britt High School
Doris Amundson
Tilton Guthrie Show Sets Three Day Titonica Run
The Tilton Guthrie company returns to Titonica for three days of performances next week. A proven clean stock troupe, they have a six year history of entertaining small towns and are well known in the community. They are finishing a three week stay in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton-Guthrie
Titonica
Mason City
Miller's Rodeo Returns to Algona Fair Grounds
Clyde S. Miller's rodeo returns to Algona at the Fair Grounds on July 29, 30, 31 and August 1 with many of the same riders from Sidney and other towns. New features include Walter Breckenridge's jumping team and Betty Banning, Texas Dickey, plus 125 head of livestock and 60 performers across 20 events each show. The show includes bucking stock, trick riders, high jumping horses, clowns, and more, with recent engagements in Coffeeville Davenport Omaha Mason City and Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde S. Miller
Algona
Sidney
Iowa
Coffeeville
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Walter Breckenridge
Lawton
Oklahoma
Breckenridge
Betty Banning
Texas Dickey
Mr. Milley
Davenport
Omaha
Grand Island
Nebraska
Mason City
Burt Algona Fire Destroys Hast Garage
Algona fire department was called to Burt early Thursday morning to aid in fighting a blaze at the Hast Garage owned by Mr. Schroeder. Firefighters battled the flames but the building was practically ruined despite their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Algona
Algona
Ment
Burt
Hast
Schroeder
Lakota visitors and travel plans headlined in local notes
Mr and Mrs George Ailts of Lakota visited son Henry and family Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Tom Young and daughter Wanda attended. Mr and Mrs A M Petersen visited relatives in Goldfield Sunday. Mrs Elsie Hansen helped Mrs Orval Buffington on a farm near Lakota for threshers Wednesday. Merle Nauman expects to leave for Los Angeles early next week. he has relatives there and may stay permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ailts
Lakota
Henry
Tom Young
Wanda
A. M. Petersen
Goldfield
Elsie Hansen
Orval Buffington
Merle Nauman
Los Angeles
California
Batt and sons visit relatives in Algona Sunday evening
Wm Batt and his sons visited his folks in Algona Sunday evening for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batt
Titania Faces Garner in Sunday Baseball Clash
Titania takes on Garner at the local diamond this Sunday in a key baseball matchup. The game highlights the late summer schedule with both teams chasing a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania
Indian Day Committee Named For August 17 1937
The following named business men have been selected to take charge of the Indian Day celebration on August 17, 1937. Attraction: Geo Sonnenberg, Henry Ailts, Eddie Sathoff. Baseball: Ted Dunmire, Jerry Breen, Howard Andrews. Advertising: Raymond Bartlett, Leo Orthel, Frank D. Fisher. Concessions: Frank Hoff, Dy Tor Bergen, Pete Callies, Reindey Kromminga. Booster: Ben A Meyer, L Inter mill, Raymond Krantz, Harold Johnson. Insurance: Carl H Callies, Luther Miller, Harry Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Sonnenberg
Henry Ailts
Eddie Sathoff
Ted Dunmire
Jerry Breen
Howard Andrews
Raymond Bartlett
Leo Orthel
Frank D. Fisher
Frank Hoff
Tor Bergen
Pete Callies
Reindey Kromminga
Ben A. Meyer
L. Intermill
Raymond Krantz
Harold Johnson
Carl H. Callies
Luther Miller
Harry Reed
Bartlett Visits Des Moines Tyke Theatre Booking Report
Louis Bartlett, Tyke Theatre manager, visited Des Moines film booking offices and previewed fall season pictures. He lists titles such as Mountain Music, Saratoga, Parnell, They Gave Him a Gun, The Singing Marine, Wings Over Honolulu, Internet Can't Take Money, Warperor's Candlesticks, A Day at the Races, with a hot serial upcoming for both children and adults. Do not miss the first showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bartlett
Tyke Theatre
Tyke
Saratoga
Parnell
Mrs Bonacker Visits with Nelsons and DeGroots at Crystal Lake
Local notes report Mrs Carrie Bonacker visiting this week with her brother Mike Nelson and family at Crystal Lake. Mr and Mrs Oscar Blanchard and family plus Mrs Bonacker were guests Sunday at the Tys DeGroot home in Nora Springs. Mrs Ernest Wilson and son Robert of Tchula Mississippi return to Gilmore City for an extended visit with Miss Nellie Nelson. Ida Sachau drove to Nora Springs Wednesday to spend the rest of the week with Mr and Mrs Tys DeGroot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bonacker
Mike Nelson
Crystal Lake
Oscar Blanchard
Tys DeGroot
Nora Springs
Ernest Wilson
Robert
Tchula
Mississippi
Gilmore City
Nellie Nelson
Ida Sachau
Lakota and Jessup Residents Visit Friday Evening
Mrs Ida Ukena and Ronald Heet of Lakota and Rev and Mrs Gerald Ukena of Jessup Iowa visited Friday evening with Mia Heyo Boekelman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Ukena
Ronald Heetland
Lakota
Gerald Ukena
Jessup
Iowa
Mia
Heyo Boekelman
Heyo Boekelman Family Visit Across Elmore Lakota
Mr and Mrs Heyo Boekelman and daughter visited Mrs Boskelman s sister Mrs Hol Wiese and family at Elmore Thursday and also spent time with relatives at Lakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyo Boekelman
Anne
Ladies Aid Meeting Rescheduled By Threshing Schedule
The Ladies Aid of the Reformed church will meet August 11 replacing August 4 due to threshing. Hostesses are Mrs. Senus Qtsebrand and Mrs. Ho. Ites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church
Senus Qtsebrand
Ho. Ites
Miss Katie Wibben Visits Algona Sister's Family
Miss Katie Wibben spends the week at Algona visiting her sister Mrs. Helmer Norman and family. The trip highlights family gatherings and local hospitality during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Wibben
Algona
Helmer Norman
Mrs M QC Haviland Visits Schutter Family at Minneopolis
Mrs M QC Haviland of Minneapolis came Thursday to visit the Jerry Schutters. She and Mildred Beth Schutter will spend this week at a cottage at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.° QC
Haviland
Minneapolis
Jerry Schutters
Mildred Beth Schutter
Clear Lake
Leonard Callies Returns From Williams Iowa Farm Work
Leonard Callies came back Friday evening from Williams Iowa where he spent most of last week tending to business and aiding repairs at his mother's farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heonard Callies
Williams
Iowa
Harvey Tuttle Visits Albert Lea Family This Weekend
Harvey Tuttle of Albert Lea Minnesota spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Lawrence Doege and family. Vern returned home with him to visit. He had been staying there helping his grandma after her operation. Earl went home with Harvey to help do the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Tuttle
Albert Lea
Minn
Lawrence Doege
Vern
Earl
Harvey
Lutheran Church Notes Student Pastor Martin Schulz
Lutheran Church notes announce Martin A Schulz as student pastor. Sunday worship in German at 10 p m with Sunday School at 9:00. Sunday evening Luther League meets at 8. Choir practice to follow Wednesday evening at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Martin A. Schulz
Suneday School
Luther League
Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Willis Phelps
To Build New Home for Pruisman on Southeast Jot Block
Frank Pruisman Jr has bought the southeast Jot plot measuring 60 by 100 feet on the block where B E Pannkuk resides and plans a new dwelling 24 by 26 feet. Construction to start as workmen become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pruisman Jr
B. 8
Pannkuk
Youth Rescued From Kyle Gravel Pit Near Britt
17 year old Maur ice Doerr of Britt disappeared beneath the Kyle gravel pit while swimming. Billy Watson entered the water to rescue him, pulling Doerr to surface where he revived after artificial respiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt
Kyle
Maurice Doerr
T.B. Doerr
Billy Watson
Doerr
Garner
Stewarts Honor Visiting Relative Guests at Dinner
Friday evening dinner hosted by Dr and Mrs B Stewart celebrated Bud visiting the area. Attendees included HUsworth Isaacs of Chicago Ir, Mr and Mrs Emery Stewart of Titania, Bernard Schroeder, Harry Eaton and Milton Stewart at the Stewart home.
Reception Shower for Newly Weds Sathoffé
A reception and shower for Mr and Mrs Edward A Sathoffé will be held in the basement of the Lutheran church in town on Sunday evening August 1 at eight o'clock. All congregation members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Sathoffé
Town
Good Neighbor Act Aids Veer Farm
Sixty eight businessmen and farmers gathered at Carl Veer farm Monday evening to shock 30 acres of oats in 20 minutes. Veer's wife had been ill, had surgery recently, and returned home only to develop pneumonia, now at Mercy Hospital in Mason City in fair condition after two and a half weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Veer
Mr. Veer
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Stewart Couple Attend Band Concert In Buffalo Center
Mr and Mrs Emery Stewart drove to Buffalo Center Tuesday evening to hear the band play. From there they went to Thompson to spend the night with relatives. Wednesday evening Mr Stewart was guest conductor at the band concert there. The director each week invites some neighboring conductor to have charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Stewart
Buffalo Center
Thompson
Stewart
Hand Mangled in Wringer at Home
Mrs. B A Pannhuk suffered a severe accident Tuesday morning when her right hand was caught in a washing machine wringer. Flesh was torn and skin removed up to the wrist, exposing tissues. She received first aid and was transported by ambulance to General Hospital in Algona, requiring 36 stitches to repair the wound. She remains in intense pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Pannhuk
Wesley
Hancock County RHA approves partial funds for rural line
Administrator John M. Carmody allocated 122000 of 366000 requested by Hancock rural electrification co operative to build 235 miles of line serving 1079 customers. Negotiations for power from Franklin county RHA plant at Bradford ongoing. A July 19 meeting chaired by M C James named co operators including E G Gaskill Corwith J A Hulsinga Woden M C James Goodell C J Wille Klemme I V Rasmus Garner Victor Loebig Wesley Earl Ruka Goodell Wm HE Haes Garner Omar Ww Maland Kanawha Britt News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
R.H.A
John M. Carmody
Hancock Rural Electrification Co-Operative
Franklin County
Bradford
M. C. James
E, G
Gaskill
Corwith
J. A. Hulsinga
Woden
James
Goodell
C. J. Wille
Klemme
Rasmus
Garner
Victor Loebig
Wesley
Earl Ruka
Haes
Omar Ww. Maland
Kanawha
Britt News
Never Swim in Polluted Waters During War Era
The text warns that typhoid fever has caused more American deaths than enemy gunfire in the Spanish-American War era. It notes sanitation and immunization reduced cases, and urges boiling water, using pasteurized milk, and avoiding polluted waters when traveling to new districts.
District Court News In Brief
Judge F C Davidson of Emmetsburg presided this week with several probate matters settled and receivers’ final reports approved in foreclosure cases involving Equitable Life Ing Co, Metropolitan Life Ins Co, and thno A Gerdes. Guardianship and divorce actions also appeared, including Virgil Cooper’s divorce from Pearl Cooper and Dora Wagner suing Frank J Wagner for divorce. One new civil case and one probate filing were noted, the late Emil Laabs estate with wife named administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Equitable Life Ing. Co
Alex Radig
Metropolitan Life Ins. Co
Eva M. Kennedy
Thno A. Gerdes
Alvina Fuhe
Minnie Helgerens
Guardian
Prudential Ins. Co
Nicholas Miller
Addie I
Gingrich
Jessie Smith
Virgil Cooper
Algona
Pearl Cooper
Dora Wagner
Frank J. Wagner
Emil Laabs
Court Busy in Algona Over Motor Vehicle Violations
Judge Welter’s court heard 13 motor vehicle case fines and costs as Justice Dawson is away at Army training. Defendants from Fort Dodge to Luverne faced unlicensed driver and overloading charges with sums ranging from 3 to 70.50 dollars plus 2.25 dollars costs. The piece ends with a quip urging drivers to be safer on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Price
Wesley
Harold Lloyd
Marshall Friest
Bancroft
Fred Smith
Luverne
H. Ristau
Haroll Burtis
Irvington
Merle Munson
J. A. Ramus
James Thorn
V. C. Navy
Laverne
Township Committee to Meet Friday in Algona
Kossuth County Township Committeemen of the Soil Conservation Program will meet at Bryant School in Algona on Friday July 30 at 9:00 p.m. Professor John Galloway of the Extension Service at Ames College will be the principal speaker and instructor on land measurement for payments to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Soil Conservation Program
Bryant
Algona
John Galloway
Extension Service
Ames College
Tax Dodging and Lawyers’ Role in Reform
An editorial condemns wealthy individuals who dodge taxes and critiques lawyers who assist rich clients with legal technicalities. It argues the legal profession should police its own ranks, urging the bar to promote honesty and reduce tolerance for tax avoidance abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake Mills
Bar Association
Weekend Guest Miss Garnet Stratton of Nevada Town
Miss Garnet Stratton of Nevada Town, cousin of Mrs. J A Kell, was a weekend guest of Miss Carroll Reager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Stratton
Nevada
J. A. Kell
Algona Meeting Details and Legion Auxiliary Appointments
Mrs J W Wadsworth returned from Denver and will stay in Algona until Corwith school opens when her daughter Mrs Margaret Hofmaster will teach there as well. At a called executive meeting led by Rose Bonacker Auxiliary President, chairmen for year long committees were named and the group planned regular meetings including August 38th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
J. W. Wadsworth
Jen
Denver
Colorado
Harvey Wadsworth
Corwith
Margaret Hofmaster
Out
Rose Bonacker
American Legion Auxilary
Mary Sartor
Cleo Nelson
Esther S Breen
Don Petersen
Olive Bruns
Beth Miller
Carrie Bonacker
Esther Askin
Sadie Denton
Mary Young
Luvia Craven
Pearl Ricklefty
Denton
Four Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
Cupid returned from a short break with four marriage licenses issued this week. The couples are James R. Speong and Marjorie Robbins of Livermore, Fred C. Hannaman and Sylvia B. Coxworth of Blue Earth Minnesota, Reed D. Smith and Mrs. Kathryn Killespie of Lincoln Nebraska, and Joseph B. Caffrey and Lois J. Farley of Blue Earth Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
James R. Speong
Marjorie Robbins
Livermore
Fred C. Hannaman
Sylvia B. Coxworth
Blue Earth
Minn
Reed D. Smith
Kathryn Killespie
Lincoln
Nebraska
Joseph B. Caffrey
Lois J. Farley
Algona Grays Baseball Run Beats Lions and Lakeview
The Algona Grays won 9 to 2 against Bancroft Lions with Hensley on the mound and Hatten facing 13 strikeouts. They then beat Lakeview 8 to 2 as Hensley pitched. Loss to Fort Dodge Red Caps 9 to 3 with Hensley recording 20 strikeouts and 18 Grays errors. Upcoming games include Kansas City Monarchs at 8:80 p.m. and Forest City next Sunday, plus a trip to Des Moines and a Watermelon Day clash with a Mexican team on August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Algona Grays
Bancroft Lions
Swea City Legion
Hensley
Hatten
Bancroft
Grays
Lakeview
Fort Dodge Red Caps
Kansas City Monarchs
Forest City
Des Moines
Mexico
United States
Library notes a selection of new books available
The library lists new titles including World’s Fair Murders by Ashenhurst Burning Beauty by Bailey Beauty by Baldwin Bobby Goes Riding by Baruch Bayberry Lane by Bassett Shadow Mountain by Bower Red Dust by Cannon Wagle iCliffs by Chapman Thirteen at Dinner by Christie Poppy Seed Cakes by Clark Ancient Highway by Curwood Happy School Year by Dalgliesh Navarre of the North by Darling Ten Commandments by Deeping Cheerful By Request by Ferber Ask Mr. Bear by Pack i Green Ink by Fletcher Arizona Ames by Grey Bill Had Umbrella by Hauck Charlie and His Friends by Hill Wid Horses by Knibbs Pride of Palomar by Kyne Pablo and Petra by Lee Willow Whistle by Meigs Two People by Mile Emily’s Request by Montgomery Day In and Day Out by O’Donnell Treasure in the Little Trunk oorton Eskimgo Twins by Perkins Murder Walks the Corridors by Perry Buff A Collie by Terhune P C Richardson’s First Case by Thomson Below The Clock Turner Capitol City Mystery by Wallis Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary by Warner With Malice Toward None by Willate So Red The Rose by Young
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Baldwin
Bobby
Baruch
Bassett
Bower
Cannon Wagle
Chapman
Christie Poppy
Clark
Curwood
Dalgliesh
North
Darling
Ten Commandments
Hy Deeping
Ferber
Mr. Bear
Pack i
Fletcher
Arizona Ames
Grey Bill
Hauck
Charlie
Hill
Knibbs
Pride of
Palomar
Kyne Pablo
Petra
Lee Willow
Meigs
Mile Emily
Montgomery
O'Donnell
Oorton
Perkins
Perry Buff
Terhune
P. C. Richardson
Thomson
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. Buss Corner
Eddie
C.C.C
Pather
Miss Madsen
Miller’s
Fair Grounds
J. Bleich
Edward Boyken
Louis Bartletts
District Court News
Ashenhurst
Turner
Wallis
Mary—Warner
Doan
Rveryons
Ladies Aid
Ralph Pial
Clarenes Anderson
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