Social events and weddings in Titonka area life
Bridge party honors at the Torgersons with multiple couples attending and high scores by Miller Nelson. A fishing party on the Des Moines River is described as poor for fish but enjoyable for the picnic and lunch. A double ceremony at a Titonka home joins Clara DeVal and Enko Smiat with praise for the bride’s pale gray gown and future Detroit home. Numerous shindigs, showers, and club activities outline a busy social week in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ida Sachau
Des Moines
Myrtle
Ida Sachau
Louige Conradl
Viola Riko
Louise Senne
Jennie Meyer
Annabelle Sachau
Clara DeVal
Mountain Lake
Minnesota
Enko Smiat
Titonka
Calvin Schnucker
Jennie
Osdert
Smith
Harold Gard
Ventura
W. ¥. Hamatreet
John FP
DewWal
George Ripnentrop
Warner Smidt
Meindert
Smidt
Drowned in Clear Lake Saturday in Burt area
Funeral services were held for Verla Thaves who drowned in Clear Lake last Saturday afternoon. He and his father had attended a Bankers Life district meeting and later swam with friends at the lake. He was found at the lake bottom and died despite medical efforts. Verla Thaves was born March 4 1917 in Lakota and lived near Burt. Pallbearers were classmates who attended in body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerla Thaves
Burt
Clear Lake
Banker's Life District
Presbyterian Church
Lakota
Aten
Verla
Ed. Thaves
Thaves
Died Last Saturday Mrs B F Kleist in Rochester
Mrs B F Kleist died last Saturday at her Rochester Minnesota home after a years illness. The Kleist family long lived in the area and were well known by older residents. Her daughter Mrs Otto Walk and Helen Kleist were with her in Rochester during her illness and funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
B. PF
Kieist
Rochester
Minn
Jas
Abat
Kleist
Woden
Picnic gathering and travel notes in Des Moines region
Local notes report Mr and Mrs L Heifner driving to Des Moines Sunday with Mrs Carolus sister of Heltner for a two week visit. families joined for a park picnic. Also mention Supt Hartman and wife visiting en route from Cherokee Iowa. Dr L B Hansen of Iowa City leaves for California to join Civilian Conservation corps. Mrs Hansen stays in Iowa. News confirms Mrs Nordman Tab has died. many local acquaintances mourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Heifner
Des Moines
Heltner
Carolus
Tom Atton
Des Moines Park
W. J. Hartman
Aden
Minn
Wu, Boyken
Cherokee
Iowa
L. B. Hansen
Iowa City
Hanson
California
Seuservation Group
Local resident undergoes appendectomy this weekend
Fred Pannhuk of near Gorman Valley underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday and is reported to be progressing well.
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Fred Pannhuk
Gorman Valley
Ice Cream Social Planned by Lutheran Ladies Aid
The Lutheran Ladies Aid hosts an ice cream social on the Coliseum lawn this Saturday evening, June 17. Everyone is invited. attendance is hoped for and the community is urged to come join the event.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
Coliseum
A F Fiete Dies At 163 After Long Life Of Service
A F Fiete formerly Titanica and termaker aged 163 died last week at Town City hospital. He served in Co 1 Waukon during the Spanish American War and many readers will remember him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BF. Fiete
Titanica
Town City
Co. 1
Waukon
Just Two Ways To Vote After All Is Said And Done
A brief notice explains two voting options for the ticket on June 20. Voters who are wet should place a cross in the first circle and submit the ballot to the judges. Those who are dry should cross the second circle, return the ballot to the judges, then go home and await results.
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Wetl
Pigs Survive After Straw Stack Collapse Near Selmer Larson
Two pigs belonging to Selmer Larson emerged from a straw stack last week badly thirsty and thin but alive. The animals were buried when a straw stick tip toppled in the wind a month ago. a third pig was trapped but escaped. Elmore Bye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmer Larson
Elmore Bye
North Dakotans Visit Family Members in Danville
W B Larson and his mother Mrs J J Larson of Minot North Dakota are visiting at the home of Lewis Larson and with the Martin Larsons. W B Larson leads Olivet College music department in Danville Illinois where he has served for three years. Lewis Larson is his grandfather and Martin Larson his uncle. The J J Larsen once lived in this vicinity years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Larson
J. J. Larson
Minot
North Dakota
Lewis Larson
Martin Larsons
Olivet College
Danville
Ilinoia
Martin
Larson
J. J. Larsen
Burt Monitor
91 Year Old Ringsdorf Visits Maquoketa Family
91 year old Mrs. Elizabeth Ringsdorf spent the winter at her daughter Mrs. Prank Barsloy in Maquoketa and will stay through the summer with her son Fred and Will. Mr. Barslou and daughter Francis drove up from Maquoketa Tuesday to visit. They plan to return at week’s end, per Burt Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Barsloy
Francis
Barslou
Lilizabeth Ringsdorf
Maquoketa
Elizabeth, Ringsdorf
Will
Fred
Ringsdorf
Barglou
Burt Monitor
Clapsaddle Brother Hosts Visitor for Rest in Missouri
Dr. C. J. Clapsaddle of St. Genevieve arrived Saturday and will stay at his brother Dr. J. G. Clapsaddle’s home for several weeks to recover from a breakdown. He came via Clare and was accompanied by Bud Reim from Washington University in St. Louis who drove the car. Mary Elise Clapsaddle, Clare’s daughter, has been with her grandparents near Webster Groves and will visit Burt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Clapsaddle
St. Genevieve
Missouri
J. G. Clapsaddle
Clare
St. Coulis Hospital
Burt
Bud Reim
Washington University
St. Louis
St. Louis, Who Drove ‘Dr. Clapsaddle’s Car, Reim Will Drive Back To St. Louis
Mia
Clare Clapsaddle
Mary Elise
Webster Grove
Everett Sloper Improves in Rochwater Hospital
Everett Sloper, hospitalized for three weeks in Rochwater, Minnesota, is reported to be progressing slowly. The exact illness is not disclosed, but he is said to be suffering from a growth beneath his left arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Sloper
Rochwater
Minn
Everett
Tribune
Minnow Stock Shortage Urges Caution for Bait Fishermen
The State Fish and Game Commission reports a grave shortage in minnow stock across fishing waters. Bait fishermen are urged to limit take, maintain proper minnow pails, change water frequently, and return unused minnows to preserve the supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commission
Wheat stockpiles on May 4 higher at leading exporters
Stocks of wheat available for export or carryover at the principal exporting countries were about 49 million bushels larger on May 4 than a year earlier. The rise reflects cautious carryover and ongoing export demand amid market adjustments across major exporters.
Lakota Girl Weds Algona Man at Presbyterian Church
Miss Henriatta Aalderks of Lakota and Alvin Huenhold of Algona married last Wednesday at eight in Lakota. Rev Frerking officiated with J D Ukena at piano and Mrs Frerking singing. Bride wore white satin and lace, bridesmaid Viola Bleich of Burt, best man Donald Crofflan of Algona. After reception at the Aalderks home, the couple left for Chicago for a month then will reside in Algona after July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
O. H. Frerking
Henriatta Aalderks
Lakota
Alvin Huenhold
Algona
J.D. Ukena
Donald Croflan
Peggy -Hdwards
Garner
Wm. Aalderks
All Horse
University of
University of Dubuque
Huenhold
Chicago
Tuly
Nearly Drowns in Spirit Lake Anglers Trip
A group of Titonka anglers headed to Spirit Lake last Sunday for walleye fishing. In a sudden storm the Eric Peterson boat capsized near a rocky reef, all occupants swam to shore and saved themselves, with Eric stripping to his shoes in the lake. They returned drenched but uninjured after catching only a few bullheads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Spirit Lake
Geo. Peterson
Eric Peterson
Eric
Hichaa
Methodist Young People Present Five Days Chautauqua
The Young People of the Methodist Church announce a one night program Friday June 28 featuring Five Days Chautauqua with special music Chalk Talk by Rev Paul and a Home Talent Play. Various groups will contribute acts promising an engaging evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Paul
German Valley Triumphs Over South Woden In Close Tilt
The German Valley baseball team edged South Woden in a tight Sunday game, overcoming a 0-5 deficit and seizing control late to secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Valley
South Woden
Spraying Fruit Trees To Prevent Insects And Disease
About sixty residents receive regular spray notices from the county agent's office. The first spray is due within ten days after the calyx spray due to apple scab from wet blossom weather. Sprays for apples, plums, cherries, pears, blackberries, gooseberries, and currants use 2 lbs lead arsenate and 8 to 4 pounds dry lime sulfur per 60 gallons.
First Woodcock Sighted Near Carpenter in Years
Ed Stawell reports a woodcock seen near Carpenter on April 22, the first such sighting in this territory after several years. The record notes the event as a notable local wildlife report from Stawell.
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Carpenter
Ed Stawell
Stawell
Record subscription price rise notice
The special offer of 1.00 per year for the Record will be called off July set. After that date the regular price of 1.50 will go into effect again. Take notice of the date on your paper and get in on this opportunity to save.
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iRecord
Methodist Church Notes and Vacation School Schedule
Sunday school at ten, morning worship at eleven with Father honored in the theme. Vacation school closes this week. Children’s Day program Sunday evening at eight. Do not forget the five days Chau tauquam inous night by Young People Friday June 28 with music chalk talk and home talent play. Remember to vote Tuesday June 20.
Lutheran Ladies Aid Ice Cream Social Planned
The Lutheran Ladies Aid schedules an ice cream social on the Lever Pannkuk lot south of the Coliseum Saturday evening, June 17. Sunday School resumes at 9 30 led by Mr. Arthur Rike. Children’s Day on June 25 will feature a morning mission service, basket dinner at noon in Martin Brandt grove, and Bible School sessions for children 8 to 12 daily Thursday to Saturday.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
Lever Pannkuk
Coliseum
Ebgent
Synod
St. Paul
Minn
Arthur Rike
Martin Brandt Grove
Bible School
Agnes Pamukuk
Our
Luther League
Dee
South Dakota Tests Pasture Practices With Cattle Study
South Dakota completed tests on pasture for cattle with Sudan grass for pasture. In one trial two cows were pastured for sixty days while another offered the equivalent of one cow pasture for one hundred eighty days. Results compare favorably with alfalfa and sweet clover as forage sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Chicks Offered At Discount Near Bancroft Iowa
Day-old and started chicks now available at low prices. Located at I Hamilton Watchery, four miles west and four miles south of Bancroft, Iowa. Prospective buyers urged to visit for current stock and pricing.
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Hamilton
Bancroft
Towa
Secret Marriage Announcement Out of Lakota Area
Announcement reveals the secret marriage of Misa Louise Friest daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Priest who live north of Lakota to Goeldner Hilcott son of Mr and Mrs John Elliott of Burt. The ceremony occurred in Mankato on December 1, 4088.
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Misa Louise Friest
Mra
Lakota
Goeldner Hilcott
John’ Elliott
Burt
Mankato
Honor Roll Names and Local Traffic Fuel Report
The page lists names on the Honor Roll with dates from 1934 to 1994 including Burt John Wessels Jr and Oscar Blanchard. It notes a 10 percent alcohol addition to gasoline allegedly increasing average mileage by 2.8 miles per gallon, based on a summary from about 300 towns in Nebraska and nearby areas. John R. Jangaen was in Buffalo Center yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stuart
Burt
John Wessels, Jr
Oscar Blanchard
Lone Bock
Buffalo Coenter
Towa
Zelda Pannhuk
Wesley
Town
Nebraska
John R. Jangaen
Buffalo Center
Legion Auxiliary Hosts Reception for Gold Star Mothers
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a reception at Mrs. Mary Sartor’s home on Friday June 16 at 2 30 PM with a special program at 3 00 PM to honor Gold Star mothers and sisters. Gold Star mothers named include Omma F Heifner Mattia Harringa Jennie Breeh and Minnie Hulsman. The report notes the national poppy sale on May 27 with about 100000 volunteers distributing over eight million poppies and raising roughly ten cents each for welfare work. The piece mentions potential resumed poppy manufacturing in 1984 and ongoing employment for disabled veterans, plus a health update on Olea Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sartor
Gold Star
Omma F. Heifner
Mattia Harringa
Jennie Breeh
Minnie Hulsman
Sartoria
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J. Torgerson
Bridge
J. DeVries
Carl Callies
George Bonacker
Miller Nelson
Milas Gladys Boggess
Lester Callies
Béulah Muriel Schutter
George Schutter
Sophia Nelson
Soren Nelszon
Fremont Faul
Nelson
Detroit
Thonka
Morningside College
Sioux City
Sophus
Det Trott
Grace Sleper
Lena Tjaden
Anna Abbas
May Barton Og
Eleanor Intermillag
Ames
Amy Abbas
Eleanor Intermill
Anne Bruns
John Pink
Roy ‘Budlong
Oscar ‘Blanchard
Carrie Bonacker
M. B. Church
Gilbert Nelson
Donald Budlong
Beth Bonacker
French
Cldney
Caird
Irene Chrischidles
Helen Pletoh
Rhoda Bonar
Meadames Melzar Falkenhamer
R. H. Miller
Marguerite Kenefick
Arlo
Adams
Joel Herbst
Walter Lorenz
Matt Grreit
Litle
Misa
Joan Felk
Mis
Phyllis Andrews
Mark Bacon
Geo Higgins
Tuarl Blakely
Elizbeth Amesbury
Will Amesbury
Billy of Carroll
Bacon
Lake Winne
Begoshish
Minesota
Clarence Gchutter
Misa Beulah Schutter
Geo, Schutter Sr
Wim, Schutter
Raymond Schutter
Sophie Nelson
Mildred
Billy Schutter
WI Rickless
Mic Nelson
Low
Frey We
Rpworth, League
Jtem Tere
Noung Lad Wan
RS. B
Reen
Tietona
Agklay
Batalo Center
Ead
Dick Nord- Tab
Mire
Tervoon
Harm Nordman
Tesidente
Nordman
Hensdeath
A.F. Fiete
Claire
Clapsaddle
Algona Man
Beildiant Church
Story Point
Methodist
Lutheran Church Notes
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Antone Garengen
Agaly
Kossuth
Olea Graham
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