Last Rites Held for Claus Eden
Claus Eden, aged 72 1 14, died after months of illness at his Woden home on June 9 1935. He was born in Freeport Illinois June 27 1863 and moved to Ackley Iowa as a child. He married Polina Peters in 1890 and leaves wife two sons George Harm four daughters a mother in law and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home and Presbyterian church in Woden with Rev Henry Kruse, interment at Ostfriesland Reformed Cemetery. pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Iden
Hame
Woden
Freeport
Ill
Ackley
Iowa
Polina Peters
Ann
Martha Mickley
Hitta Stohr
Titonka
Mary Bruns
Anna Peters
Christian Reform Church
Southiwest
Presbyterian Church
Henry Kruse
Ostfreesland Reformed Church
Jelle Tjaden
Jake Kurtzleben
H. R. Murr
Ben Isebrand
Herman Helm
Henry ‘Schauf
Miss Hilda Jutting Weds Lloyd Thompson
Miss Hilda Jutting daughter of Mr and Mrs Harm Jutting married Lloyd Thompson son of Mr Wm Hverts parformation at White Sulphur Springs South Dakota. Attendants included Joliana Jutting sister of the bride and Ron Thompson brother of the groom. The couple and guests returned home after a several week absence in Buffalo Gemiter Tribuget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Jutting
Lloyd Thompson
Harm Jutting
Wm. Hverts
Parformatie
Mt Many
Joliatina Jutting
Myron Thompson
Will Kaduce at Rochester in Recovery After Surgery
Will Kaduce of German township is reported doing as well as could be expected after a operation in Rochester Minnesota ten days ago. He is to undergo a second operation shortly. His wife has been with him in Rochester and returned home for the weekend. she will go back today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kaduce
Rochester
Minn
Dance Night at Koestler's Friday
Attend the Friday dance at John Koestler's with ample room and a fine barn floor for music and dancing. The notice says watch the Topic for dates and that Friday night this week is the next dance. you are invited.
New Electric Shop Opens in Keil Building Basement
Titania The North Kossuth Radio and Electric Co. begins business in the former Herman Radiat office basement of the Keil building. Evert Rippentrop, son of Mr and Mrs OG WJ Rippentrop, named manager. Company will specialize in radios and electrical supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania
North Kossuth
Erling Flom Weds Miss Etta Eden in Ames Ceremony
Erling Flom and Miss Etta Eden were married Wednesday evening June 12 at the Congregational parsonage in Ames. The bride, daughter of Mrs. William Eden and the late William Eden, wore a white dress and carried white blossoms. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Halvor Flom of Wesley. After the ceremony the couple will live in Newton where Flom will manage the Dairyland Creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Eden
Wiliam Eden
William Men
Wesley
Erling Flom
Halvor “Lo Sr
Ames
Walyuyy ¥Lom, Jr
Flom
Newton
Dairyland
Old Directors Re elected At the Farmers Meeting
Farmers stockholders re elected Geo Petersen Alfred Oesterreicher and Roy Budlong to continue on the board in a Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Tevator
Geo. Petersen
Alfred Oesterreicher
Roy Budlong
Entertaining Sister From Denver
Mrs JH Schoenlein and her husband host Mrs Amelia Baker from Denver Colorado. Baker arrived Friday and may stay through the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
JH. W. Schoenlein
Amelia Baker
Colorado
Baker
Creamery Manager Joins Greater Iowa Committee
Mads P. Christensen, manager of the Algona creamery, has been appointed on the Greater Iowa Committee by Governor Herring. He was in Des Moines during the first three days of the week to get acquainted with his new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mads P. Christensen
Algona Creamery
Greater Iowa
Herring
Des Moines
Visitors from Waupum Meet Welhousens and Zuntos
Mr and Mrs Garret Hull and Mr and Mrs Henry Zunto of Waupum Wisconsin visited last week Wednesday and Thursday with the Welhousens in German and Mrs John Welhousen and daughter near Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupum
Wis
Garret Hull
Henry Zunto
Welhousens
John Welhousen
Bancroft
Grady Smiths Visit Houston Family Plans Father’s Surgery
Grady Smith and his wife and family left Tuesday for Houston Missouri to visit his parents Mr and Mrs A D Smith. His 87 year old father is to undergo an operation on June 17 and Grady wished to be there at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Smith
Missouri
Houston
A. D. Smith
Grady
Telephone Books Off The Press
The Titanica Telephone Co. issued its annual subscriber list from the Topic press on Saturday afternoon. The sixteen page catalog is up to date with patrons and advertising. Manager Mr Craven distributes the books by mail and from the office this week. Four hundred copies were printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica Telephone Co
Topic Press
Craven
Hig
Girl Scout Meet ing Saturday
The Buffalo Consolidated Parent Teacher Association and the American Legion Auxiliary sponsor a girl scout movement for ages ten to eighteen. Lifelong learning and local patrols are planned with Mary Budlong as leader and Marie Buffington as assistant leader. A get together meeting is set at the American Legion hall Saturday afternoon June 18 at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo: Consolidated Parent‘Teacher, Association
American ‘Legion Auxilary
Smtonka
Movement
Bare Oester
Reicher
Alias Hamstreet
Martha Nelson
Mary Budlong
Marie Buffington
Girl Scouts
American Legion and Auxiliary Hall
Heifner plans new two story residence in town
Lewis C. Heifner, rural route carrier, has plans ready for a new residence to be erected on lots west of the Wm. Boyken home in the north part of town. The building will be 24 by 24 feet, two stories, with modern improvements. A small amount of material is already on the ground.
Mrs John Wood Moves To Braham Minnesota Country Store
Mrs John Wood and family moved to Braham Minnesota where she has bought a country store a home and a filling station they will make their future home J W Swanson hauled their household goods to Braham on Saturday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braham
Minn
John Wood
Wood
J. W. Swanson
German Valley beats Doan 11 to 5 in Sunday game
German Valley won 11 to 5 over Doan on the school grounds Sunday. Battery for German Valley were Joe Boekelman and James Rippentrop. for Doan, Donald Michaelson and Howard Andrews. Last week German Valley defeated Sexton 13 to 6, correcting a prior Topic report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Valley
Doan
Joe Boekelman
James Rippentrop
Donald Michaelson
Howard Andrews
Sexton
Poll Tax Credit Offer Before July 1
County Treasurer Dailty announces a week long notice offering a two dollar credit for those who pay the poll tax before July 1 if they have paid the Old Age Pension Tax, reducing the poll tax to one dollar. After July 1 the old age pension tax and poll tax are due in full as the old credit was repealed by the last legislature. Read the official notice in another column.
Simmons child's bed for sale in good condition
Mrs. Gordon Hansen offers a complete Simmons child's bed in good condition for sale. Includes contact details and price information and requests interested buyers to respond promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Gordon Hansen
Stay Sharp Mower Sections Featured at Titankg Smith Shop
Mr and Mrs Hiram N Miller and family of Leland visited Sunday with Mr Miller’s niece Mrs Carl of Galliss and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titankg
Hiram N. Miller
Leland
Mr. Miller
Carlof. Galliss
County Flower Show Rules for Kos suth County Mower Club
Rules outline divisions for gladiolus dahlias and other flowers to be shown at Algona this summer with classes by color type and collection sizes. It lists judges, vase requirements, date notice to be announced, and committee contacts Mrs H E Woodward Whittemore Mrs Willis Cotton Lone Rock Mrs C C Smith Burt Mrs T H Holmes or W W Gillespie Algong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Mower Club
Algona
H. E. Woodward
Whittemore
Willis Cotton
Lone Rock
C. C. Smith
Burt
T. H. Holmes
W. W. Gillespie
Algong
Dressman Family Hosts Relatives From New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Herman Dressman entertained relatives from New Mexico including Mrs Rev Hayenga and daughter Kydis Zu man and her father Rev Schoon of Spencer last week They left Sunday to visit other relatives in Towa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Dressman
Rev
Hayenga
Kydis
Zuman
New Mexico
Schoon of
Spencer
Towa
Titonka Beats Wesley 12-4 In Sunday Baseball Affair
Titonka Indians defeated Wesley 12 to 4 at Wesley on Sunday. Asking and Intermill led Titonka with solid bats, each going 3-for-6. Intermill added three hits, while Askin produced three hits in six official at bats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Wesley
Titonka Indians
Intermill
Askins
Legion Auxiliary Reports Progress and Recovery
Legion Auxiliary notes unit president Mother Askin and Nellie Nelson historian sending annual report and history. The district committeewoman Mrs Leone Wad erkoffer of Britt is now downstairs and walking unaided, making slow but steady recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Askin
Nellie Nelson
Leone Waderkoffer
Britt
Justice H B White Officiates Frost Wedding
Judge H B White presided at the Frost Minnesota ceremony uniting Thomas Femrite and Hester Sailor. Questioned about a kiss, White offered little comment and the matter concludes with a verdict of guilty in the judgment of the observer.
Government buys land for new Post Office site
Mr Dansforth of the Treasury Department closed the deal in Algony last Saturday. The government paid the money and obtained the deed for the Post Office site. Work on the building is expected to begin soon. J Van Ness aided in conveying the land and says reports of title difficulties are erroneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Dansforth
Treasury Department
Algony
Call to Farmers on Kinder Twine Trade
J F Wisher urges farmers to favor American made Kinder Twine over foreign exports. He warns foreign twine hurts US jobs and could lead to monopolies and price gouging, noting one manufacturer already closed. He offers to discuss the issue and asks readers to buy local twine for the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wisher
Spanish War Vets Meet Next Week in Emmetsburg
The 1935 encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans of Iowa will be in Emmetsburg from June 16 to 19. A memorial service opens Sunday at 1 PM at the Methodist Episcopal church, with a welcome program Monday morning from local leaders. A sight seeing trip to the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend is planned, followed by a grand banquet at St. Marys gymnasium and the convention hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shemetsburg
United Spanish War Veteran of
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wm. &. G. Saunders
W. P. Kerwick
Next Bank Night at Call Opera House Algona
Next Tuesday the movie show at Call Opera House Algona begins at 9:00 am and runs all day and evening with a show every two hours. Patrons may register on Tuesday. The drawing occurs Tuesday night at 9:00. Chas Beyers of Gainsville Mo won $375 last Tuesday but was absent. winner must be present to receive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call Opera House
Algona
Chas, Beyers
Gainsville
Milk delivery man’s boy survives after fall and run over
While delivering milk Monday evening Amos Bonacker’s son Beryl fell from the milk wagon and was run over. He initially appeared seriously injured but soon recovered consciousness and was described as normal and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Bonacker
Beryl
Amos
Law Offices Close for Chautauqua at West Okoboji Inn
Algona law offices will close next Friday and Saturday to attend the Lawyers Chautauqua at the Inn near West Okoboji Lake. Local participants include J. D. Lowe on landlord contracts enforcement and Mrs. J. G. Bonar presiding. Attendees include Mrs. Harriet Rice on piano and Mrs. Agnes Vohs on violin. Stillman, secretary of the event, says about 200 lawyers from the 14th and 2nd Judicial Districts are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gq. W. Stillman
Algona
West Okoboji Lake
J. D. Lowe
J. G. Bonar
Harriet Rice
Agnes Vohs
West Bend
Frances McMahan
A. H. Michel
Stillman
Chautanqua
District Court News In Brief Opens With Jury
District Court activity includes a June 17 jury trial for Warren Dale on murder. New cases filed span multiple parties and damages including auto collisions and a divorce action. In Mayor Specht’s court, R B Waller and Walter Zentner were sent to the grand jury on liquor and quarantine related charges. A Bully case saw a fine against U A Vipond for drunken driving. Jack Burtis faces grand jury for hit and run and failure to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Dale
First National Bank of Wimore, Minn
George Wicks
Walter J. Campbell
Dale Dundas
E. A. Fosnaugh
C. W. ‘Morck
New Ulm ‘Distributing Co
Scheffery & Mossum
JF. A
U.a
County Supervisors Pass A Plural Set Of Drain Repairs
Proceedings show Supervisors Baum McDonald Bal Zeman and Morris appointed to repair various drains including 166 80 4 82 90 94 and 126 along with Humboldtt Kossuth drain No 126 and 32. Construction firms Paul Construction Co Williams Ferguson Diehl and Ben Sons bonds approved. School Fund loan renewed. Old Age Pension Tax abated. A weed cutting resolution adopted with tax on adjoining land if unmet. Personal property valuations equalized showing multiple township percent changes for cattle horses swine sheep and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Baum
McDonald
Bal- Zeman
Repai
Humboldtt- Kossuth
Morris
The
Paul Construction Co
W. B., Willams, Ferguson & Diehl
Soan
L. J. Larson
Sigwart Osland
Hebron Township
Lotts Creek Township
Cresco Township
Garfield Township
German Township
Prairie Township
Riverdale Township
Burt Township
Greenwood
Lotts Creek
Sprinfield
Plum Creek
Band Lead Named At Newton Junior High
Clauda Rose of Newton Town will head the band and lead the Junior High next year as the school board confirms a full faculty unless a resignation occurs.
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Clauda Rose
Newton
Town
One good work horse for sale in Rickless listing
A single line notice advertises a reliable work horse for sale from Wm Rickless. The ad notes durability and suitability for farm tasks, targeting local buyers seeking a sturdy draft or utility horse.
Woman Informs Of Fathers Stroke In Forest City
Mrs Clarence Cooper said she received a telephone message yesterday morning that her father R K Ness of Forest City had a stroke. No further particulars were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cooper
R. K. Ness
Forest City
Lutheran Church Notes Bible School Starts June 16
A Lutheran church announces a Bible School beginning Monday at 8 30 am on June 16 and invites families to attend. The annual mission festival is set for Sunday June 28 with Rev Wenniger and Rev Carl Ringhand as speakers and orphans performing music and a missionary program. Dinner will be in the basement with baskets and dishes requested. Services listed for June 23 at 10 30, 3 00 and 8 00 with breakfast at 9 30 and services thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenniger
Theutheran Orphan’s Home
Carl Ringhand
Palmer
Iowa
Jimmy Loyd Killed in Auto Accident
One boy was killed and another boy named Johnny Lloyd was seriously hurt in an auto accident south of Wesley Wednesday morning. Johnny Lloyd is in a hospital. No other particulars are known.
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Wesley
Johnny Lloyd
Florence Hofbauer Weds Hollis Hunter in Buffalo Center
Florence Fay Hofbauer and Robert Hollis Hunter wed at the Hofbauer home on Sunday June second with Rev. Alec Russel officiating. The bride wore white moussline de soie and carried white roses and pink sweet peas. sister Misa Hofbauer was bridesmaid. After a pink and white reception the couple left for Minnesota and will reside in Buffalo Center after June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hofbauer
Florence Fay
Robert Hollis Hunter
M. D.hunter
Misa Golda Hofbauer
Orland Sparks
Alec Russel
Isabel Letcher
Buffalo Center High School
Minnesota
Buffalo Center
B. C. Tribune
Kossuth corn-hog payments expected at 750000
The corn hog sign up in Kossuth County nears completion with group one finished. Last year payments exceeded 1.4 million dollars and current estimates place this year’s total around 750 thousand due to smaller acreage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Funeral Home Conversion in Former Bank Building
The First National Bank building’s banking and directors rooms completed conversion into Keil Funeral Home by Mrs. J. E. Keil. Renovated and decorated, the front room features new colors, shades, linoleum, and furniture to match the overall scheme. The home is open for visitors with Mr. or Mrs. Keil ready to show the facility to readers of the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
J. E. Keil
Iowa
Ness Family Guests Include Martins in Forest City Visit
Mr. R. K. Ness and his son Martin of Forest City were guests for a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cooper and their family, sharing time together in a family gathering yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Ness
Martin
Forest City
Clarence Cooper
Marriage Licenses Issued Amid June Rush
Dan Cupid keeps up his merry June pace with seven marriage licenses issued in the past week. The pairings include Darwin Bode of Goodell with Violet Harry of Belmond and Arund Neeland of Swea City with Grace Sloper of Buffalo Center, plus Frost residents Thomas Femrite and Hester Sailor. Other couples are Iran Arnold and Alice R. Presbrey of Rock Falls, Karl Shumway and Lavonne Larson of Algona, Hervy Nelson of Moline Illinois with Elizabeth Johnson of Algona, and Darrel T. Dutton of St Peter Minnesota with Virginia A. Johnson of Winthrop Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Darwin Bode
Goodell
Violet ‘Harry
Belmond
Arund Neeland
Swea City
Grace Sloper
Buffalo Center
Thomas Femrite
Hester Sailor
Frost, Minn
Iran
Arnold
Alice R. Presbrey
Rock Falls
Karl Shumway
Lavonne Larson
Algona
Hervey Nelson
Quarantine Lifting Expected in Algona This Week
The quarantine due to scarlet fever in Algona is anticipated to be lifted within the week. Sunday schools and young peoples gatherings are planned to resume next Sunday, signaling a return to normal religious and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claus Eden
White‘ “Sulphur Springs
S. D
Etta Eden
Girl Scout Meeting
Legion Auxiliary Notes
District Court News
Board of Supervisors
Lutheran Church Notes
Jimmy Loyd
Florence Hofbauer
Hollis Hunter
Funeral Home
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