Wounded Driver Dies After Crystal Lake Accident
A fishing party led to a deadly crash on Crystal Lake road near Erith. Henry Opvistensen drove a Nash touring with James Morgan Weltram Hart and a Hutchins boy. the car skidded twice, rolled three times, and Morgan died in Mason City hospital Monday afternoon. Burial followed Tuesday at Orthel township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Opvistensen
Nash
James Morgon
Weltram Hart and Son
Hutchins
Crystal Lake
GC. Beaumont
Erith
Christendan Moray
Sidney Wallberg
Henry
James Morgan
Wm. Hart
Orthel Township
B. D. Calkins
Sernon
Pink Grove
Ilinois
N. P. Nelson
Britt
Ben Smith
Hutching
Mr. Morgan
Aso
Britt News
Farmers Picnic Plans Highlight Kossuth County Event
A long running Kossuth County Farmers Picnic aims to feature National Farm Bureau president Sam Thompson arriving June 10 at the county fair grounds Algona. The program includes a horse pulling contest with two weight classes, tug of war, north versus south baseball, dances, and a band with weather favorable for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Sam Thompson
National Farm Bureau Federation of Chicago
Sherman
Woody Township
Yorking
Ray “McWhorter
Ashman
Saya
Wolfe
Weasley
Wani
Cats
Christensen
Patt
Harry Bode
Chaly‘bua
Ty Piatinedilman
Comhendavold Hutchins
Lund
Talkom
Sam HA
Thompson
Ie Sporte
Farm Bureau Picnic Speaker from Quincy to Head Hancock Event
Mr. Sam H. Thompson of Quincy will speak at the Hancock County Farm Bureau picnic at Crystal Lake on Wednesday June 9. The event aims to be the largest county picnic yet, reflecting Thompson's national Farm Bureau prominence. Card of Thanks thanks neighbors for help during illness and death of husband and brother, signed by Mrs. Evert Abben and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Thompson
Quincy, Indy
American Farm Bureau Federation
Hancock County
Farm Bureau
Crystal Lake
Thompson
Evert Abben
State Road Bond Issue Opposed by North West Iowa Group
A rural Iowa coalition formed in Humboldt by farm leaders and county officials campaigns against a proposed 100 million dollar state road bond plan. They urge rural voters to scrutinize candidates and back Gov Hammill’s highway stance, arguing bond debt worsens finances and harms gravel roads already serving the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Calhoun County
Hammill
Iowa Good Roads Association
Calhoun
Henry Parsons
Iows
Anti
Volney Pitts
Polk County
County Primary Lacks $90,000 Cited Blame Debate
Local voters weigh who bears responsibility after a county primary loss of ninety thousand dollars. The discussion cites Dewel and Kosuth district figures, road funding plans, and state legislative actions affecting counties and farmers.
Lawmakers and voters face tariff on taxes and farm policy
The piece recalls promises to repeal a tax law four years ago and questions if Mr Patterson fulfilled that pledge. It notes farm legislation as key to preventing the middle west from being loud about Lowden and mentions the legislature passing a measure to aid newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Middle West
Patterson
Phat
Band Instructor Fritz Granzow Reaches Fifty Years Teaching
Fritz Granzow, longtime Titonka band instructor, marks fifty years in the profession. He studied in Germany and once played clarinet in a German army band, aging youthful at his current years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Granzow
Fritz
Germany
King Welhelm
Thirteen Graduates Receive Diplomas at Commencement
Commencement exercises were held on the school lawn May 27 with thirteen graduates. F J Cram of Cedar Falls addressed the class, stressing future success through service. The $10 gold prize for best average went to Maurice Keil. the music by a mixed quartet received praise. An annual stockholders meeting for the Farmers Elevator Co. is set for June 7 at Hagen's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cram
Cedar Falls
Jay Budlong
Womans Club of
Titunka
Maurice Kei
Howard Longbottom
Claire Heffner
Florence Reynolds
Welty
The
Farmers Elevator Ca
Hagen's Hall
Gap O’clock
Roy Budlong
Sac
Nelson Fauilly Family Moves to Town
The M A Netson family from Thor moved to the house east of the McNary residence on Commercial Street. Nelson Fauilly is the new elevator manager at Crystal Lake. With no house available at Crystal Lake the family will live here. They are welcomed to our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Fauilly
M. A. Netson
Thor
McNary
Nelson
Crystal Lake
Britt News
Club Notes Meeting At Myrtle Ama June
Four f Club Notes records show Myrtle Ama lead meeting with Louise Callies Willa Hefner Viola Heifner Marguerite Budlong Inez Pink Hilda Powelson Irene Callies Allee Sartoy and Maribeth Squires present Mies Plath County Club leader attended Rally Day set for June 26 Squires spoke on Home Furnishings Callies demonstrated materials use and pricing Next meeting to be hosted by Marguerite Budions on June 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clu
Myrtle Ama
Louise Callies
Willa Hefner
Viola Heifner
Marguerite Budlong
Inez Pink
Hilda Powelson
Irene Callies
Allee Sartoy
Maribeth Squires
Mies "Plath
Masibeth Squires
Marguerite Budions
Wesley Sees Building Boom for Six to Seven New Homes
The Wesley area expects a wave of development with six to seven modern homes planned this year. Local residence demand and property prices are rising as construction accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
News- World
Village Blacksmith Wins Local Shoot at Petersons Grove
D A Schulz of Titonka won the high gun clay bird shoot held May 30 at Petersons Grove south of Titonka with a score of 146. Geo McCutcheon, also of Titonka, took second with 142 as 39 shooters from Iowa gathered. Curtile Anderson and B A Davis were among top finishers. Schulz also delivered the longest run of 111.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Schulz
Titanka
Geo. McCutcheon
Petersons Grove
Schulz
Iowa
Iowa City
Joe Kautzky
Ft. Dodge
Titonka
McCutcheon
Curtile Anderson
B.A. Davis Vee Ste Ste Nee E Nee Lal
D .A. Schulz
Early River Fish Tale From Pond’s 1778 Iowa Trek
Peter Pond and his men encamped near modern McGregor Iowa in 1778 and caught a huge catfish weighing over a hundred pounds. They hauled in lines all night and discussed feeding twelve men with the catch. The fish, noted in Pond’s journal and preserved by John Ely Briggs in The Paumpest, became a notable tale in Clarksville Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pond
Upper
Mississippi
Iowa
McGregor
Pond
John Ely Briggs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa City
Nwas
Thay
Thare Meale
Eney
Clarksville Star
Honor Roll and Local Citizens Mentioned
A list includes S. FF, G. Vogel with dates 1827 and 1927 from Burt and Ratsherville Iowa. Names H. C. Schwepps Titonka Geo. Heyer 1927 and Geo. W. Patterson 1927 from Burt Britt and Titonka. O HB Dahl 1927 Britt. Dick Hayers 1927 Lakota. Julius Hansen 1927 Weasley. A political note urges voting for Weaver for State Representative next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. FF
G. Vogel
Burt
Iowa
O. B. Hodwick
Ratsherville
H. C. Schwepps
Titonka
Geo. Heyer
Geo. W. Patterson
K.B. Brass
Dick Hayers
Lakota
Julius Hansen
Weasley
Creditors of Adams Meet at Des Moines
A meeting of Adams creditors was held in Des Moines to allocate the real estate and other assets to avoid bankruptcy. Indebtedness is listed as 300000 with assets projected at about 75000 yielding roughly 25 cents on the dollar for creditors. Adams held 4825 acres chiefly in Kossuth Emmet Wright and North Dakota with Des Moines residence lots and holdings placed in trust at Central State Bank of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Adams
Des Moines
H. WB. Rist
T. c. Sherman
F. §. Norton
Luke Linnan
Adams
Des Moines Register
Adam
Kossuth
Emmet
Wright County
North Dakota
Central State Bank of
Adama
Kake Okoboji
Oakland couple attends Iowa State University commencement
Mrs Mary Relbsamens uncle Dr Arthur Piercy and his wife from Oakland Cal arrived in Britt for a visit at the Relbsamen home. They came to Iowa to attend the State University commencement exercises. Dr Piercy is a University graduate and they will visit relatives in Algona Burt Goldfield and other Iowa points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Relbsamen
Arthur Piercy
Oakland
Cal
Britt
Relbsamen
Iowa
State University
Piercy
University
Algona
Burt
Goldfield
Britt News
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Romans at Williston
Mrs Victor Lamoreux announced the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Claire Romans in Williston North Dakota on Saturday May 22. Mr Romans is a brother of Mrs Lamoreux and formerly worked in the Lamoreux Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Lamoreux
Donald Claire
Claire Romans
Williston
N. D
Romans
Lamoreux
Britt News
One newspaper man candidate for railroad commissioner
The bulletin highlights William R. Blake of Clermont Fayetta County as a longtime House member and editor of the Clermont Enterprise. It notes he is one of four candidates for two railroad commissioner posts and praises his influence, bills, and press service. It urges special publicity and support in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hion
William. R. Blake
Clermont
Fayetta County
Blake
House
Clermont Enterprise
Iowa Piesy Association Bulletin
Frightful Fatal Accident at Stilson Claims Four Year Old
A four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs H B Magaion of Clear Lake, died after a playground accident near Stilson last Tuesday. While visiting grandparents in Corwith the child attempted to climb a wagon wheel, was caught between wheel and bed, and suffered severe leg injuries. He died shortly after at the doctor’s. Funeral held in Gorwith today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilson
H. B.magaion
Clear Lake
Corwith
Ito
oTokia
Gorwith
Notice of Probate of Will in Kossuth County Iowa
In District Court of Kossuth County Iowa notice is given that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of R L Lamoreux deceased dated May 2 1926 was filed and set for hearing proof at 10:00 A M on June 22 1926 at the Algona Court House. Interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Algona May 30 1926 FP Hopkins Clerk of District Court B Qwarton Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Enrid
Breck
Wronewedg
Kose
Tata
Meleervie
Kossuth
Taining
Gai
le Mt Smith
Rosd
Ion
House of Bad
Bil
Bander
Orig
Emngra
Uth
Patterson
Des Moines
Joes
Kossarh
Mart
Alage i
Wau
Prin Ahould
Pembry
Rene Piety
Az Aim
Ter
Vattarson Eyears
Atiersin
Cowaly
Iowa
Willard
R. L .Lamoreux
Algona Town
Said
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James Morgan Breakshaw
Mason City
Sont H. Thompson
Quincy
Milnois
Inieresia
Philadelphia
Ionwa
United States
Rogers Baye
Humboldt Republican
Alles Sartor
Weaver
Libwitian
Mary Ball
Francis Budlong
Roma Budlong
Mary Budlong
Skatheryn Hansen
Ann Hanistreet
Rands Kestor Seane Tuy
Mary Qossterredder
Emma Rachut
Vee Tuly
Vara Squires
Mary Sartor
Mayme
Mos
Luos Wolfe Sheers
the Downs
Clara Bruns
H.C. Adams
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