Old Settlers Picnic Draws Large Kossuth County Crowd
The Nelson brothers grove hosted a large Old Settlers picnic on a sunny Wednesday in Kossuth County. Hundreds arrived by noon to share lunches and renew old friendships amid flags, a bowery for dancing, and programs by J. D. Ukena, Wm. Frumell, Mrs. Ben Meyers, and Mrs. Gilbert Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Brothers Grove
Kossuth
Beleve
Itouka
J. D. Ukena
Wm. Frumell
Warious
Portland Township
Kossuth County
Joya
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines
Plum Creek
W. W. Ode
Burt
Totonka
Gli
Vom
Joseph W. Hartae Horn
Tip
Indian Day Meeting Elects Nauman President and Rachut Secretary
Indian Day Guarantors met at First National Bank Titanka at 8 p m July 20 1925 by call of H L Hansen with H W Rachut as temporary secretary Election of R E B Nauman as President and H E B Rachut as secretary and treasurer approved Indian Day celebration moved to August 12 committees named for entertainment advertising concessions baseball street sports booster and rest room and civic organizations ordered to draw for placements within local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Titanka
H. L. Hansen
H. W. Rachut
Sansen
Schweppe
R. Eb.” Nauman
Denton
B. L Hansen
H. EB. Rachut
Schwepps
Dave Schultz
K-B
Larson
Gilbert Nelson
Dr. P. Sartor
Nate Walsh
H. A. French
H .Isebrand
John Falk, Jr
J. J. Cosgrove
Two Wesleyans Recall Senator La Follette Friendship
The piece recounts close ties between residents of Mount Vernon Wisconsin and the La Follette family. Neighbors Lester Ash and Mrs George Benner recall meeting Robert La Follette in youth and hosting him at their homes. Rod Jain and others joined La Follette in past visits and a 16 to 18 year old political speech in Algona is noted with a walk to the depot and a friendly handshake and kiss on the cheek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Robert Lea Follette
Man ‘Ash Sr
Lester Ash
Geo.Benner
la Follette Familly
Mount Vernon
Wisconsin
Madison
Ash
Man
Rsh
la Follette
Mra. Benner
Tire theft accusation lands man in district court
Elmer Hollenbeck was bound over to the district court by Mayor Weater on charges of stealing three automobile tires from the J. P. Lorenz garage. Sheri Hovey detained him and a bond set at $2,000, which he could not post, as two tires were found on his car and the third in the A. B. Giddings corn field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hollenbeck
Sheri Hovey
Weater
J. P. Lorenz
A. B. Giddings
News- World
Women’s Club Librarian Schedule Listing
The Women’s Club assigns members as librarians with dates from July through November. Names include Mrs. Clara Brus Mrs F Budlong Mrs Mary Budlong Mrs Roma Budlong Mrs May Ball and others with appointment dates in August September October and November. The list references multiple members such as Mrs Grace French Mrs Catherine Hansen and Mrs Frances Kester among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Brus .Ecy
Mary
Oesteryvelober
Emma Rachut
Myra
Mary Bartar Oeyrey
Neg Wolfe Sieve
Mayme Wente
William Jennings Bryan Dies While Fighting for Christianity
William Jennings Bryan, known as the Great Commoner, died Sunday evening at 4:40 of apoplexy. He had spoken on Saturday then rested, dying in his Dayton hotel after a hearty dinner. He planned further speeches and a return to Florida before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Dayton
Town
Florida
Wm. Jennings
Bryan
Sidelights of the Picnic and Old Settlers Attendees
A fragmented account lists numerous Kossuth County residents and families at a midweek Old Settlers Picnic. Names include Geo F Barsley Mamie Hofius R G Kalin Glenn Reibsamen H W Roba Jay Grover Lewis Smith Mary Kain John Cosgrove Tosh Cunningham J P Gunningham Harvey Ingham Myron Schenck Julius Kunz May Kunz Fanny Schenck Ward Louisa Croge McNutt Laura Barsley Mrs J W Newville Dave Haggard and others. The note mentions long-settled homesteads dating back to 1850s and 1860s and a historic registration table staffed by former local teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ingham
Myron Schenck
Julius Kunz
Kossuth
Adine Kunz
Accident Shot Near Clear Lake Hospitalized In Iowa
Miss Bessie Heigle was accidentally shot Sunday near Clear Lake by friend Harley Hanson while handling an empty shell revolver. The bullet passed near her heart and lungs, then through her arm. She was treated by Drs. Sartor and Peters and was expected to recover if no complications follow. The Topic urges restraint and notes Iowa law fines for concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Hanson
Bessie Heigle
G. L. Vinson
Clear Lake
Miss Heigle
Dr. Sartor
Mr. Hanson
Towa
Epworth League Institute Ends With Record Attendance
The 1525 Okoboji Epworth League Institute closed with the best attendance and high class interest. Over seven hundred paid registrations and about a thousand total attendees marked a successful session. Attendees included Mesdames Squires Mayme Petersen and many young people led by Pastor July 18th to institute date for 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okoboji ! Epworth League Institute
Okoboji! Institute
Titanka
Mesdames Squires
Mayme Petersen
Martha Bonacker
Estella Bonacker
Anna Bruns
Mable Wolfe
Mareta Paul
Elaine Christensen
Hffie Larson
Faye Buttington
Florence Reynolds
Wilda Heifner
Edith Budlong
Vera Mechlar
Dorothy
Farm Bureau Meeting At Mrs Hansen’s Home
Farm Bureau members will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs C J Hansen south of town. A program will be rendered. You are invited to attend whether you are a member or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Mra. C. J. Hansen
Five oldest ladies at Pionic picnic named
The list notes gramma Newville of Titonka 85 years Mrs Clark Coffin of Burt 84 Mrs Ann Coaggrove of Algona 82 Mrs J H Grover of Burt 82 and Mrs Laura Barsley of Bancroft 74 plus Mary Wood 72 who could not attend due to illness. Mary Wood settled in the county in 1863 with parents Adam and Mrs Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura’ Barsley
Bancroft
Chandler Ward
Wasley Township
Yeat Dent
Hamestead
J. W. Newville
Titonka
Hale and Hearty
Gramma Newville
Clark Coffin
Burt
Ann Coaggrove
Algona
J. H. Grover
Laura Barsley
Mary Wood
Bocame
County
Adam Record
Regrets Missing Picnic In Iowa County History Visit
Abraham Crose, nearly 80, former county superintendent 1876–81 and long time teacher, visited relatives in Algona Bancroft Titonia on his way to Minneapolis. He traveled with son Arthur and recalled early settler days in North Dakota and Iowa. Crose lamented not knowing of the Old Settlers Picnic and noted his family details and work history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Crose
Buffalo Township
Arthur
Ames
Algona
Bancroft
Titonia
Minneapolis
Altan Clement
Urose
D. A. Haggard
Alva
Gertrude
Elva
N. D
Moose Jaw
Canada
California
Zada
Milldred
Titonka's New Band Delivers Fine Open Air Concert
Titonka's new band, about twenty five members mostly students, gave its first open air performance led by Fritz Gran of Algona. The crowd praised the show and urged community support to make the ensemble a permanent asset for Titonka and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Fritz Granson
Algona
Titanka
Red Cross Christmas Bags For Service Members
The Red Cross will send small crepe bags filled with items hard to obtain to Army Navy and Marine Corps personnel stationed abroad. Mrs Chas Barry requests Kossuth County volunteers to make and fill twenty five bags for service members in the Philippines China Japan Hawaii and Alaska. Local clubs have volunteered and bags must be delivered to the local Red Cross office by August sixth, with shipping from Algona to California by mid August. Materials will be supplied locally and volunteers can pick up bags from Mrs Chas Barry or the Algona State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
American Red Cross
United States
Mra
Chas
Barry
Volunteer
Kossuth County
St. Louis
Foreign Service
Philippines
China
Juan
Bamoa
Hawaii
Alaska
Algona
California
Algona State Bank
Guy M Butts Addresses 1 0 C F at Mason City
A crowd of 4000 to 5000 gathered at the I O O F home in Mason City for the fifteenth annual homecoming picnic. Guy M Butts of Wesley grand master of the lodge spoke praising the orders two homes and the Bible teaching we are our brother's keepers. The event drew many former residents and state officers including J A Cutting and H F Dreeg measures, with a parade, music, and several programs at the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Guy M. Butts
Wesley
Iowa
Lodge
Butts
IL. C. OG. F
Mr. Butts
Rebekah Lodge
Mason’ City
T.in
Rebekards
the Order
H. F. Dreegemeyer
Burlington
Mason City Globe
Vacation trip to Gull Lake Minnesota planned by Wellington Drewelow family
Wellington Drewelow and family headed for Gull Lake Minnesota for a relaxing summer in the pines and lakes. They expect a two to three week stay to recover from the eating fever as they pursue fishing and leisure at a noted resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Drewelow
Minnesota
Gull Lake
Newa- World
Also Mentioned on This Page
OLD Settlers
W. J. Denton
BE. L. Hangen
Lee O.wolfe
Eb, N. Clemans
H. A. Bruns
Fred C. Wentz
Wim
Boyken
John Bleich
Senator LA Follette
Freeman Ash
LA Follettes
Womans Club
America
Geo. F. Barsley
Mamie Thompson Hofius
R. G. Kalin
Glenn Reibsamen
Manly
H. W. Roba
Jay Grover
Lewis H. Smith
Mary Kain
John J. Cosgrove
Tosh Cunningham
Volga City
J. P. Gunningham
Netlie Smith Baker
Tacoma
Washington
Wes
Fanny Schenck Ward
Louisa Croge McNutt
Dave Haggard
N. B
Goo, Blackford
Carroll
Misa Harriet B. Clarke
Park Ridge
Wila
Iy. Kossuth County
Covey Currie
Mason City
Mary Curiia Oolls
Frank Currie
Gurria
George Welgands
Cunningham Gool
J. P. Gray
Laurie Bb. W. Palmer
Epworth
League Institute
Pionic
Red
1.O.C.F
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