Mrs Henry Stecker Rites Mark Lifelong German Township Resident
Mrs Martie Catherine Stecker wife of Henry Stecker died at home after six weeks illness aged 65 years 6 months and 8 days Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church in Titonka and burial followed in the church cemetery She was born December 3 1860 in Germany and emigrated with her family to Iowa in 1894 Survived by her husband three sons four daughters sixteen grandchildren two brothers two sisters and many relatives The family extends sympathy to mourners in their loss
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Martie Stecker
Henry Stecker
Stecker
Flonde
Martie Catherine Stecktree Previths
Libertfern
Mast Friewland
Germany
Henry Stacker
Fred
Bruno
Falkert
Htta Stocker
Martie Stocker
Henry" Harms
John Harms
Tha
Titonica
Mueller
Winthrop
Minushota
Schoenlein
Hagrah
Curcch
Frank Meyer
Ted van Hove
Caroline Callies
Frances Tjaden
Topie
Oley and Dahl Visit Hart at Acacia Fraternity Ames
Oley Goes Visiting Ole Dahl and Low Roberts visited Ames Sunday to see Hart, a member of the Acacia Fraternity at Town State College. The guests stayed at the Acacia house and enjoyed a dinner at 1 o clock with several other attendees in Masonry circles.
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Oley
Ole Dahl
Low Roberts
Ames
Hart
Town State College
Acacia Fraternity
Britt
Infant Lois Irene Moore Dies in 1927 Measles Battle
Canton residents Mr and Mrs Clarence Moore mourn the death of their infant Lois Irene born February 16 1926 who died June 8 1927 from measles and bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Trainer home in Burt Iowa with Ren Aten officiating and burial at Burt cemetery. The infant was the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Phelps and left two brothers a sister and many relatives.
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Clarence Moore
Canton
Lois Irene
Methodist Church Elects Officers In Various Society Groups
The Woman's Home Missionary Society elected officers led by President Mrs. WII Schram and Mae Anderson as Vice President. Sunday School Board chose W. Abehram as Superintendent with Martha Bonacker assisting, Oscar Blanchard as Secretary, Willis Phelps as Treasurer, and Dorothy Squires as Attendance Secretary. Epworth League officers named led by Willis Phelps as President and Dorothy Squires as Vice President.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society
Wii] Schram
Mae Anderson
Mra. Lee
Wolfe
Mrs. Henry
Jennings
Mra
J. i. Ket
Ruth Hangen
Evangel
Quires
Sunday School Board
W. AcBehram
Awesistant
Martha Bonacker
Oscar Blanchard
Willis Phelps
Dorothy Squires
Arthur Jay Budiong
Myre
W. Schram
Les O
Credle
Phy Pink
Misalonery
Epworth Teague
Wills Phelps
Maribeth Squires
Clair Hettner
Dth
Dorony ‘Squires
von Fleisner
Ed aUrey
Der
Ue Epworth
Beasy Hap
Olaer Lake
Camp Gra Owob
Collegiate Farmer Makes Most Money in Midwest Study
A Blue Valley Institute report from Chicago shows college educated farmers earn far more. The survey of 1306 Midwest farmers in Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa finds only 3.6 percent attended agricultural college while 75 percent finished grade school and 20 percent high school.
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Blue Valley Institute of Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wesconsin
Iowa
Fisher Wins Iowa State Amateur Doubles Championship
J F Fisher of Titonka shared the doubles title with George K Nunn of Jefferson by scoring 43 hits in the morning shoot. Fisher earned a gold medal and about one hundred dollars in prize money. In other action Indian La Verne LaVerne defeated Nelson Bros 18 to 4 on a Sunday diamond with a large crowd in attendance.
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J. F. Fisher
Titonka
Iowa
Fisher
George K. Nunn
Jefferson
Nunn
la Verne
Indiana
Luverne
Nelson Bros
Local News Items From Titonka Area
Denton and Butler fished at Lost Island on Tuesday with Butler unwell and resting this week. Orthel of Woden checked business here. Miss Buffington wed recently, details sparse. Young Leonard Gray cut a gash on his arm after falling from a wagon. Mrs. Vickerman and her son visit from Rock Rapids to see relatives. Hess and Erickson of Britt stop in Titonka after a fishing trip to Longville and Wabodo reported good walleye fishing. Gearhart Bruns leaves Titonka for Hudson State Bank job. Jeanette wears a sling from a wrist sprain with unclear cause. Geo J Schmidt’s family welcomes a baby boy. Loeschen delighted. Rev P Mueller and wife visit, attend Mrs Henry Stecker’s funeral, then proceed to Klemme to visit Paulus Mueller.
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Foy Buffington
Philip Buffington
Leonard Gray
Henry Gray
Floyd Vickerman
Rock Rapids
Eric Petersen
Vickerman
South Dakota
L. W. Hess
Erickson
Britt
Titonia
Longville
Minn
Wabodo
Gearhart Bruns
Titonice
Hudson
Iowa
Winthrop
Mueller
Henry Stecker
Janes Larson Goes Out Raccoon Hunting
A Britt News note recounts James Larson going into a grove to shoot crows troubling chicks. He fired at what appeared a crow nest and dropped an 18 pound raccoon. His son had seen a large animal in the grove, and the discovery confirmed that story.
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James Larson
James
Britt News
Birth notice for twin girls in Bleper family
The Cradle Roll lists the birth of twin girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Evert Bleper in May. The infants are named Lilian Joyce and Lorraine Betty. Tribune.
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Meygoth
Evert Bleper
Lilian Joyce
Lorraine Betty
Tribune
Dandelions May Be Destroyed With Iron Sulfate Spray
Dr. J. L. H. Pammel of Iowa State College cites a simple two-pound per gallon iron sulfate spray to kill young dandelions without harming bluegrass. A gallon covers about 800 square feet. older plants may need 2-3 sprayings, and grass may brown slightly but survive. A public land tax exemption discussion follows, including 1927 tax implications for drainage ditches and public roads in Humboldt and Wright counties.
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JL. H Pammel
Botany Department
Iowa State College
Ames
State Conservation Board
Pammel
Pammer
Humboldt
Wright
General Assembly
Attorney General’s Office
Renwick Times
Vacation How To Prepare For It
Travel safety advice from Dr. J Wallace highlights vacation responsibilities and health safeguards. Emphasizing recuperation, vaccination for typhoid, sanitary camping sites, mosquito protection, safe water practices, first aid kits, and emergency contacts, the guide offers practical steps for healthy travel and camping this season.
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Dr. J. Wallace
State Department of Health
Wallace
Amoula
Farm Bureau weighs pheasant problem and laws
A county Farm Bureau meeting drew over 300 people to discuss pheasant damage, with about 290 acres reportedly ruined in Wesley two and over 1000 acres across townships. Attendees urged longer open seasons, higher daily limits, and greater county wardens' powers to curb crop losses.
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Special Farm Bureau
Hancock
Winnebago
Wesley
Geo
Patterson
Freeh
Dickinson Opposes Third Term and Eight-Year Limit
Clear Lake July 9 Congressman L. J. Dickinson of Iowa's 10th district told a public audience that he is against a third presidential term and against any president serving more than eight years. He argued diversification and efficiency do not solve farmers' problems, emphasizing the need for stabilized finance and farm relief across Iowa and the Mississippi Valley, and urged citizens to vote in 1928.
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Clear Lake
United States
L. J. Dickinson
10Th
Iowa
Mr. Dickingon
Congress
Tam
Mississippi Valley
Towa
Locals in Glendale and Ortonville visit kin
A Buffalo Center Tribune report notes Harm Julian and his wife return to Ortonville Minnesota after two weeks visiting and house hunting in Glendale California. They reached out to friends including Herman Nelson and Julius family members as they traveled through Lakota and nearby towns.
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Tam
California
Herman Nelson
River Drive
Glendale
Harm Julian
Ortonville
Minn
Julius
Beersville
Mra
Lakota
John Gustin
Wisconsin
Buffalo Center Tribune
Lutheran Church Notice and Local Obituaries in Brief
No service next Sunday due to Synod meeting in St Paul. Mrs Henry Brecker died June 11 and was laid to rest in Lutheran cemetery. funeral held at the Lutheran church. A stillborn baby of Mr and Mrs George Graham was buried Saturday. Children's Day observed. about 0 children participated. church decor was noted. Sunday school at 9 30. Commander Byrd to fly to Europe. plane ready for departure amid Lindy celebrations in New York.
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Synod
St. Paul
Minn
Henry Brecker
Lutheran Church
George Graham
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National Electric Light Association
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W. H. Hodge
Doan News
Robert Ward
Price
Neal Nelson
Chas. Larsen
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Gordon Hansen
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Leota
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Wealey
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Coleman
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