Della Mae Meyer and John S Rippentrop Wed In Titonka
Della Mae Meyer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B J Meyer and John S Rippentrop oldest son of George Rippentrop were married Wednesday June 5 at the Ramsey Reformed church north of Titonka in a double ring ceremony. The bridal party included Jennie Rippentrop and Mabel Hartman as singers, with Rev. Calvin Schnucker officiating. A luncheon followed at the bride’s home. Guests from Titonka, Buffalo Center, Wellsburg, Bancroft and other nearby towns attended. The couple will reside in Titonka where the groom works for the Farmers Co op Oil Co. Best wishes to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey ‘Reformed Church
Titonka
Mella Marie
B. JH. ‘Meyer
John .S. Rippentrop
George
J. ‘Rippentrop
Jennie Rippentrop
Titania
Mabel Hartman
Buffalo Center
Joyce Schnucker
Jesus
Mabel ‘Hartman
Mendelssohn
Shome
Gladyg ‘Berglund
Dorothy 'Gruis
Grace Beenken
Eleanor Intermill
Boutoniere
Hagar
Rippentrop
Wesley Meyer
Cuurch
Calvin. Schnucker
George Rippentrop
Harm Kettwich
Dick B. Meyer
Ray Rippentrop
John Swalve
John ‘K. Rippentrop
George Swalve
Peter Ubben
John H.sleper
Ted ‘Rike
G. D. Welhousen
Dick Sleper
W. H. Been
Farmers Co- Op
Oil Co
Wesley man in air crash avoids serious injuries
Kenneth Donovan, about 21, escaped serious injuries after a motor stall caused a crash near Wesley while flying an Aeronca with two passengers. He suffered a cut on the nose and an eye gash, was taken to a local physician, and had held a pilot’s license for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wipsley
Kenneth Donovan
Wesley
Donovan
Aeronca
Wallace Donovan
Large Catfish Catch Noted in West Union Visit
A report from West Union notes Dale Uawere and Atha assisted by Hikeder Jeek landed an 8 pound 28 inch catfish. The local catch drew attention as a notable event during a recent outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Uawere
Is Atha
West Union
Project Training Meet at Bancroft June 18
Mrs Ruth Seaton Hicks announces the annual project training meeting to be held June 18 at the home of Mrs C G Inman, 1 1/4 miles southwest of Bancroft. Township, publicity and music chairmen are invited to attend the all day session starting at 10 a m. A picnic dinner will be served at noon with Mrs N May Larson in charge as assistant state home demonstration leader. Plans will be made for the coming year's study on home management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Kossuth
C. G. Inman
N. May Larson
State Home
Amey Extension Service
Davenport Priest Injured In Wreck Near Algona
The Rev. A. A. Hauber of Davenport's St. Ambrose College was seriously injured Monday near Algona when his car side swiped an oil truck on Highway 18. The truck, driven by Harvey Hackbarth of Algona, overturned after a wheel came off, spilling gasoline and prompting temporary traffic halts. Hauber suffered a six inch gash, broken elbow, severed tendon, burns, and knee injuries. he was taken to Kossuth hospital with condition listed as fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauber
Hackbarth
Algona
Kossuth ‘Hospital
American Legion and Auxiliary Officers Elected
At the regular monthly meeting in Denton home Tuesday evening the American Legion and Auxiliary elected Sadie Denton as president and Beth Miller as first vice president. New officers to be installed in July include Eva Peterson rehabilitation chairperson. A Flag Day program with music and readings was planned, followed by lunch and a national flag broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Sadie Denton
Beth Miller
Mary Sartor
Mathilda Falk
Mary Young
Ethel Johnson
Ruth Hansen
Esther Breen
Camilla Cooper
Eva Peterson
Cleo Nelson
Estelle Blanchard
U.S. Veterans
Knoxville
Department
Cremony
America
Mayme L. Petersen
Batelle
Lakota Navy Boy Lost by Drowning
Herman Rippentrop, son of Mr and Mrs J Rippentrop of Lakota and brother of Everett Rippentrop of Titanka in the U S Navy, is reported dead by drowning. Telegram says he lost his life June 7 while aboard the U S S Jacob Jones at New Orleans. He enlisted July 6 last year and was to return home this week on furlough. He was one of ten children five boys and five girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rippentrop
J. Rippentrop
Lakota
Everett Rippentrop
Titanka
U. S. Navy
Widen
Jacob Jones
New Orleans
Mrs DeNeuf Sends Sub Renewal Note To Titonka Topic
Mrs Elizabeth DeNeul and family send greetings from Lynden Washington June 8 1940 and include a 2.00 subscription payment. The letter notes an open winter a warm spring two weeks ahead of normal with a heavy berry harvest. Farmers are busy harvesting hay while about 600 acres of strawberries are being picked with pickers earning 4 to 5 dollars daily at 30 cents a crate. Packing plants run round the clock as greetings go to old friends and relatives in Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth DeNeul
Good Hope Lutheran Announces June Services and Events
Good Hope Lutheran invites worshipers to a English service at 10:00, German and English at 2:30, and 8:00 PM, plus a 9:00 Sunday school. Daily Bible school Monday to Wednesday 9:00 to 8:30. Luther League ice cream social June 15. Mission festival with Lakota sister congregation next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Good Hope
Lakota
M. Spriepa
Marriage licenses issued in Kossuth county this week
The past week in Kossuth county saw multiple marriage license issuances including Fred Richter and Mary C. Trenary of Swea City. John S. Rippen trop and Della Marie Meyer of Titonka. Galil O. Hakes and Margaret M. Palmer of Algona. Glee H. Bullock and Beulah Larsen of Burt. Harold Krantz and Clarice Falk of Titonka. Bernard Platt and Emma Winter of Algona. Roy Seney Jr of Mason City and Lbsther Deaths of Algona. Lowell A. May of Delavan Minnesota and Irene Possin of Mapleton Minnesota. Hans M. Meld and Lena Zobel of Minneapolis. Roland E. Oachs and Helen Hamilton of Good Thunder and Anoka. J. Pool and Gladys Fiala of Des Moines. Julius M. Kunz and Erma Mae Ward of Wesley. Stanley McDonald and Htta Bacon of Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Fred Richter
Legal
Himore
Mary C. Trenary
Swea
John S. Rippentrop
Della Marie Meyer
Titonka
Galil 0. Hakes
Margaret M. Palmer
Algona
Glee H. Bullock
Beulah Larsen
Burt
Harold Krantz
Clarice Falk
Bernard Platt
Emma Winter
Roy Seney Jr
Mason ‘City
Lbsther
Lowell A. May
Delavan
Minn
Irene Possin
Mapleton
Hans M. Meld
Lena
Zobel
Minneapolis
Roland E. Oachs
Good Thunder
Helen Hamilton
Anoka
J. Pool
Gladys Fiala
Des Moines
Julius M. Kunz
Erma Mae Ward
Wesley
Stanley McDonald
Jand Htta Bacon
Clarice Falk and Harold Krantz Wed Sunday
Clarice Arlette Falk daughter of Mr and Mrs J I E Falk and Harold Krantz son of R L Krantz were united in marriage Sunday by Rev W L Patterson at the church parsonage. Doris Krantz and Clark Miller attended. The bride wore a light blue silk dress with white accessories and pink rose corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Arlette Falk
J. IE. Falk
Harold Krantz
R. L. Krantz
W. L. Patterson
Doris Krantz
Clark Miller
Couple Wed in Simple Farm Ceremony at Krantz Farm
The bride, a local 1938 high school graduate, wore a corsage of white car nations and bright dress for a simple ceremony. The groom, a 1935 Titonka high school graduate, works with his father on the farm and in stock business. They left for a southern and eastern trip and will live on the Krantz farm after returning, with many friends extending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tihe
Kell’s
Topic Office
Titonka ‘High School
Jon
Krantz Farm
Woden Superintendent Enters Grain Business
Mr Ted Bode longtime Woden public school superintendent resigns to enter grain business with his uncle Neal Bode operator of Ceylon Minnesota elevators. Mrs Bode and Marilyn Kay left Friday to move there. The move surprised residents and the family will be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Ted Bode
Neal Bode
Ceylon
Minnesota
Iris and Peonies Dominate Kossuth Flower Show Honors
Algona Calif Glen Raney reports at Algona High School gym the Kossuth County Flower Show drew over 200 visitors with 4338 entries. Iris and peonies led the display. Mrs Paul Wille won best single iris stalk and W A Foster best three iris stalks. There were 150 iris and 60 peony varieties shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiona
Glen Raney
Algona
Unanimous Frederika Bond Issue Passes 115 Ayes
Frederika residents approved a bond issue by a unanimous vote with 115 ayes and no mayes, reflecting strong local support for the measure. The outcome confirms broad community backing for the proposed project and funding plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederika
Mayes
Heavy Rain Hits Titonka Area Causing Chick Losses
The week’s rainfall drenched Ti tonka and surrounding areas with 2 to 6 inches, with the heaviest downpour four to eight miles southwest of Titonka. About 600 chicks weighing 34 pounds each drowned at the Chas Phelps farm, and losses reached 260 to 300 at other spots. Total rainfall exceeded four inches, causing limited crop damage where water lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Kossuth
Titonka
Chas
Phelps
Electric Shock Triggers 15-Foot Fall in City
Stanley McDonald of Walsh Electric Company escaped serious injury after falling several feet from a ladder to a concrete sidewalk at the Cowan building on South Dodge street. While working, he gripped a 220 volt wire by mistake and could not release his hand, finally kicking the ladder away and crashing to the sidewalk, cracking his right elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salgona
Stanley McDonald
Walsh Electric Company
Cowan
Dodge Street
Lions Club Thursday meeting and June picnic announced
Titania Lions Club will meet Thursday evening with lunch at 6 45 and no guest speaker while officers are elected. Next Tuesday June 18 the second annual Lions Club picnic will be in the woods west of Titonka with kittenball and other sports and a lunch at the regular time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania Lions Club
Lions Club
Titonka
Fourth of July Celebration Planned at Kossuth County Fair Grounds
Secretary Barl Vincent of the Kossuth County Agricultural Association announces the 17th annual Fourth of July celebration at the county fairgrounds. The program features vaudeville acts, parallel bars, tumbling, clowns, singing and instrumental acts, a high wire act, and the Decorah junior drum and bugle corps appearing both day and night. Afternoon events include baseball games, motorcycle races, and stunt riding, with a fireworks display at night. The J. L. Lamdes midway show, with 12 rides and 25 attractions, will headline. The committee aims to surpass prior years with this year’s talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barl ‘Vincent
Kossuth County
The
Elks of Iowa
Los Angeles
Columbus
Ohio
J. L. Lamdes
Stolen plant from grave at Columbus City cemetery
A beautiful plant was stolen from a grave in Columbus City cemetery soon after Mother's Day. The incident follows multiple prior reports of thefts at the same cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City
Rebekah District Meet Held in Titonka Friday
The 65th district of the Rebekah lodge held its annual meeting here Friday with record attendance. Sessions opened at one and seven thirty with reports from represented lodges. New officers elected: Edith Chapman Burt president Myrtle Mullin Wesley vice president Arlene McCauley Burt secretary Lorraine Riddle Algona treasurer. Guests of honor included state president Othel Miller Keokuk Ruth Hamblin Marshalltown Nettie Hardy Hampton and Guy Butts Wesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iRebekah Lodge
Edith Chapman
Burt
Myrtle Mullin
Wesley
Arlene McCauley
Lorraine ‘Riddle
Marshalltown
State Credential Board
Nettie ‘Hardy
Hampton
Guy Butts
Mrs Skow Passes After Long Illness
Mrs J C Shaw died Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. Born Louisa Nelson on June 12 876 at Postville Iowa she studied at Cedar Falls and taught at Jewell College. She married Jurgen C Skow on February 23 1910 and left husband two children and four siblings. Funeral held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in Algona with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Aanes
Red Wing
Minn
Presbyterian Church
Algona
Evergreen Cemetery
Moral Dont Go To Sleep While Fishing In Des Moines River
Two Wesley youths sparked a late night scare in Algona when one slept in a car, the other wandered into the Des Moines river area near Plum Creek dam. Town and county officials searched the river as volunteers prepared to drag for a body, only to find the missing youth safe on a bridge, puzzled by the commotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Algona
Des Moines
Plum Creek
Methodist Church Bible School Demonstration Program
Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11. The Vacation Bible School will present a demonstration Sunday evening at 7 30. An offering for the board of education will be received. Practice for the program Friday morning at 9. All pupils and teachers urged to attend. DOAN Morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30. Annual ice cream and strawberry social Tuesday evening June 18. Coffee cake ice cream and strawberries served. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Vacation Bible School
Board of Education
The
Bible School
DOAN
Women Home Project Meeting in Buffalo Township
All women in Buffalo township are invited to a Friday evening meeting at Mrs Edith Falks on June 14 at 8 00. The session will elect officers for the ensuing year and feature a program on the importance of women home project work and Farm Bureau membership highlighting the organization 20 years of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Township
Edith Falk
Farm Bureau
Galena Zwiefel
Bancroft 4-H Rally Day Sees New County Leader Installed
Over 300 attended the Bancroft rally day on June 6 as Anna Mae Butler of the Lotts Greek Lassies was installed president of the county 4-H organization. Officers Helen Kollasch Dorothy Dreyer Stella Mayer and Betty Foth were also installed and Emma Gutknecht of Lakota was named honorary member. The event featured a county chorus by Mrs M G Bourne and recognition ceremonies for leaders and committees. Several clubs achieved 100 percent attendance and uniformed participation including Bancroft Busy Pals Whittemore Whizzerz Lone Rock Lively Rockets and Ledyard Loyal Lassies. Weathered by participation from 4-H members across the county the program highlighted future plans and expressions of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Butler
Lotts Greek Lassies
Bancroft
Anna Mae
James Butler
Ihistorian
Stella Mayer
Cresco Chums
Helen
Dorothy Dreyer
Stella
Ray Miller
Betty Foth
Emma Gutknecht
Lakota
Miss Gutknecht
Florence Heetland
Helen Butler
M. G. ‘Bourne
Bourne
Wesley
G. ‘W. Bleich
County Farm Bureau
Ployd Bode
County 4-H ‘Boys
Boys’ Organization
H. C. ‘Weisbrod
County Home Project
Cloaks
Cresco
Tory
Irvington I’s
Whittemore Whizzers
Potts Creek
Kossuth Court Hears Improper Stopping Cases
In Algona last week Ralph and Woodrow Warren of Neosho MD faced justice court for improper stopping on a paved portion of the highway. One defendant was fined 3 dollars and costs, the other 2 dollars and 2 dollars costs. No new district court cases. two probate matters listed Mr. Guy M. Butts as administrator for Katherine Hildman estate and Elizabeth Andersen will probate filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Ralph
Woodrow Warren
Neosho
Justice Court
P. A. Dawson
District Court
Katherine Hildman
Guy M
Butts
Elizabeth Andersen
Library Notes Seventy Five New Traveling Books Arrive
Our library received a new shipment of seventy five traveling library books. A fine selection of new books and good reading may be found on our shelves. Everyone is invited to visit the library.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Della Mae Meyer
John S.rippentrop
June Sth
Wesley Man
American Legion and Auxiliary News
Lotts Creek
Igonna
Swan City
Fenton
Swea City
Titonica
Lotts Créek
Wesike
Valentine
Good Hope Lutheran
M. A. Schulz
Rebekah
Mrs. Skow
Methodist Episcopal
Kossuth District and Justice Court
Library Notes
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