Walter Elwell Buried at Wesley Thursday
Walter Elwell longtime Buffalo township farmer died last week in a Minneapolis hospital after an operation for bowel obstruction. He was buried at Wesley Thursday. His wife and two sons Will of Pine River and Fred of Austin attended with relatives and neighbors. The Elwell family lived in Buffalo township before moving to Austin about thirty years ago. Funeral attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Rethsamen and Floyd. The family spent Friday visiting at the Reichzamen home.
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Waitor ‘Sitwell
Buffalo Township
Lindhorst
Austin
Minn
Fred Rethsamen
Floyd
Oppedahl
Women of Kossuth County End Seventh Achieve ment Day
Kossuth County project women concluded their seventh annual Achieve ment Day Monday at the Burt Presbyterian church before about two hundred attendees. The program featured talks by Geo Godfrey and county agents, demonstrations from multiple townships, the Greenwood Ramsey orchestra, and a countywide judging of 10 townships’ project displays. Nine of ten townships achieved perfect scores. Ledyard topped with 998 points, Portland and Grant tied for second with 997, multiple townships followed closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Project
Presbyterian Church
Burt
Geo
Godfrey
President County Farm ‘Bureau
HCA
Portland
Riverdale
German Township
Nellie Huff
Laverne
Greenwood-Ramsey Orchestra
Ray Miller
Greenwood Township
Iainted
Mutele
Helen Franzen
Wastley
Ledyard
Grant
Jos
HH. Kienaman
Town
State Dept. of Health
Irvington
J. H. Warburton
Women’s Co. Chorus
Judge
Neale
Knowles
Cape Daily
Luverne
Greenwood German
Lincoln
Ledyard Portland
Greenwood Lincoln
German
Laverus
Graanwood
Garman
Irvington Slath
Plum Creek
State Faiy
Greenwood
Tevington
Greatwood Lawushin
Alsa Neale
Wollen
Legion Boys Beaten at Bancroft in 6 to 0 defeat
The Mtonke Legion boys lost to Bancroft Legion 6 to 0 at Bancroft on Sunday. The Indians fell 1 to 0 to Whittemore at Whittemore, with Titonka battery listed as Callies and Batt while Whittemore used Swanson and Loaheeda.
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Legion
Bancroft
Mtonke Legion
Bancroft Legion
Acore
Whittemore
Indians
Whittemara
Titonka
Callies
Batt
Swanson
Loaheeda
Reform Ladlies Aid Meets The North Reform church
The North Reform church Ladies Aid will meet at the church on Wednesday June 22. Mesdames Grady Smith and Warner Beenken will host. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Reform Ladlies Aid
North
Reform Church
Ladies Aid
Grady Smith
Warner Beenken
Local Politician R Intermill Suffers Partial Stroke
E R Intermill, farmer, fisherman and local politician, living northwest of town, suffered a partial stroke Sunday. He visited the doctor in town Monday and is expected to recover with careful care over a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Intermill
E. R. Intermill
Hamstreet Family Heads to Pittsburg Visit
Dr and Mrs W F Hamstreet traveled by car last Sunday to Pittsburg Pennsylvania to visit Mrs Hamstreet s relatives. The doctor plans a two week stay while Mrs Hamstreet and the children remain for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamstreets
Pittsburg
W. F. Hamstreet
Bocal Anglers Trip To Washington Lake Ends Quietly
A party led by Abbe Winter, Mr Larson, Gilbert Nelson and their spouses fished and picnicked at Washington Lake near Mankato on Saturday. They carried tents and cooking gear but fishing was poor. The trip ended with a rainy return on Sunday evening.
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Washington
Abbe Winter
Wm, Larsen
Gilbert Nelson
Washington Lake
Mankato Mion
Petersen Brothers Return From Two Day Fishing Trip
A. M. Petersen and Vance Reibedmen returned Thursday from Mill Lac northwest of Minneapolis where they fished two days. They were joined by Roland Shaw and Andrew. They brought home sixteen walleyes averaging about three pounds each and reported splendid fishing.
Family travels to Kingston for mother's funeral
Messrs Ear and Herman Blakley and Mark Bacon left yesterday in the Blakley car to attend their mother’s funeral in Kingston Tennessee. She died Tuesday evening at age eighty. The funeral is Friday and they will drive nonstop, with neighbors aiding on the farms until they return Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ear
Herman Blakley
Mark Bacon
Kingston
Tenn
Blakley
Blakleys
Twelve 4-H Girls Meet For Rally Day Plans
Four-H Club news notes a meeting at Hstelle Bonacker’s home on Thursday June Sth with a brief business session. Rally Day occurred at Algona Fair Grounds on Tuesday June 1dth. Two new members, Margaret Callies and Carol Reaser, joined. lunch after the meeting was hosted by Gertrude Mayer and Lois Boyken. Lorraine Lamoreux and Hazel Miller to host June 28 at Hazel Miller’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hstelle Bonacker
Algona Fair Grounds
Margaret Callies
Carol Reaser
Rainbow Bridge
Gertrude Mayer
Lois Boyken
Lorraine Lamoreux
Hazel Miller
T Loraine Paterson
Henry Field Campaign Remarks Spark Debate for Senate Nomination
The World Journal reports Henry Field claims he cultivates friendships helped his rise, while opponents doubt he is the best choice for Iowa’s Senate seat. It contrasts Field with Charley Dawes, praising Dawes’s proven capacity and blunt style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Field
United States
Pield
Jowa
Charley ‘Dawes
Hell
World-Journal
Intermill Family Ventures to Algona and Bondy on Business
Mr and Mrs B Intermill and daughters drove to Algona and Fonda yesterday morning Their youngest daughter attended the 4 H doings Algona and other family members drove to Bondy on business Mr Intermill who was stricken Sunday on his left side is seeking relief there from a specialist on this disease
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Intermill
Algona
Fonda
Dquestor
Bondy
Intermill
Portland News Social Roundup From Algona Area
Miss on Trunkhill traveled to Cedar Rapids last week and returns home next day. Earl Ringsdorf and daughter Kathlore and Lola Waglekiat visited Newark, 8. D., for Earl’s daughter Viola’s school work. Sigsbee and family dined in Algona at Mrs. John Dittmer’s home. Mrs. A. W. Sigsbee visited Claud Sigsbee. Mrs. Ray Bierstedt and her son visited Mrs. Claud Sigsbee. Myrtie Ringsdorf and two sons from Bancroft and Mr and Mrs Fred Ringsdorf were at Will Ringsdorf’s. Ted Ringsdorf drove to Cherokee to help Frank and mother. Layon Ringsdorf stayed with Irvin Krieger. Beulah Larson guest of Lorena Peterson. Rose Marie and Margaret Ringsdorf with Tom Trenary children. Myrtle Larson week with Lorena Peterson. Web Stewart and wife at Charley Larson’s. Ostar Anderson and Irving brought Grandma Bletch back from Eau Claire Wisconsin. Mrs. Anderson is her daughter Tha. Andersons returned home early in week.
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Trunkhill
Cedar Rapids
Earl Ringsdort
Kathlorie
Lola Waglekiat
Newark
Earl
Viola
Algona GO
Sigsbece
Algona
John Dittmer
A. W. Sigshee
Claud
Ray Biersted
Claud Sigshee
Cherokee
Layon Ringsdorf
Irvin Krieger
Beulah Larson
Lorena Peterson
Rose Marie
Margaret Ringsdorf
Tom Trenary
Myrtle Larson
Lorengs Peterson
Web Stewart
Week of local notices and social updates in town
Band concerts every Saturday night. Mrs. Geo Graham sick with influenza for a week. Judge and Mrs H A Jennings visited Spirit Lake relatives, returning Sunday. Supt C A Hoon left for Town City to attend summer school. Edith Budiong and Estele Bonacker took two carloads of 4-H girls to Algona for the county Farm Bureau picnic. Milton Pendergast returned from Bosworth to visit his parents G C V Pendar mast. Matt Hangen sprained his knee plowing corn and will need weeks of rest. Mr. and Mrs Lou Heifner returned from Afton with Mrs Heifner's sister Lenore Carolus for a long visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Graham
H. A. Jennings
Spirit Lake
C. A. Hoon
Town City
Aftend
The
State University
Edith Budiong
Estele Bonacker
Algona
Essuth County Farm Bureau
Milton Pendergast
Bosworth
GC. V. Pendarmast
Matt Hangen
Lou Heifner
Afton
Hepworth League Rally Postponed With Youth Attendance
The Hepworth League rally for Methodist church notes a Friday evening postponement featuring seven churches youth, a sub district Bible Story Contest, social time, and refreshments at 15c. Officers elected earlier include Willis Phelps as president and Florence Reynolds as first vice president. next Sunday plans include office retallation, Membership Sunday, and a Children's Day observance with baptism and possible church membership. Dean services follow regular hours. four children were baptized last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepworth League
Lso
Epworth League
Willis Phelps
Florence Reynolds
Harold Krantz
Prasidant
Anna Sleper
Wilbur Schram
Pern Krantz
Myrtle Anna
B. L
Buffalo
Titanica
D.V, Bis
Dean
Bancroft Triumphs In Tight Bancroft Algona Pair
Hinton Legion baseball saw Bancroft win 6 to 6 in Bancroft against Hinton and Algona beat Titonka 8 to 0 at Algona. Two close affairs featured few hits with Bancroft managing more in a hard fought game. A second team win at Algona 3 to 2 in three innings sparked crowd interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Farm Bureaut
Algona
Titomka
Tiuuka
Arndorfer Lichter Marriage in St Revedit's Church
Milas Irma Arndorfer and Walter Lichter were wed in a nuptial high mass at St Revedit's Catholic church on Tuesday morning June 14 at 8 30 Rev Loeffelholtz officiated The bride daughter of John Arndorfer wore pale pink satin and net with a matching hat and bouquet Her sister Lorraine Arndorfer attended in yellow organdy The groom Magnus Lichter brother and Henry Lichter of Algona were in blue The couple will honeymoon two weeks then settle in Algona Congratulatory messages are arriving Wesley correspondence notes Milas is a registered nurse and Walter a son of Henry Lichter of Algona.
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St. Revedit's Catholic Church
Loeffelholtz
Milas Irma Arndorfer
Walter Lichter
John Arndorffer
Wesley
Mfe
Lorraine Arndorfer
Magnus Lichter
Henry Lichter
Algona
iWesley Corres
Anthrax Not Easily Spread On Iowa Farms
Dr. Dean C. H. Stange of Iowa State College warns that anthrax outbreaks on three or four Iowa farms likely stem from long dormant soil spores. Spores can live up to 20 years, making burning carcasses essential. Vaccination protects uninfected stock, but is not curative for already infected animals.
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Towa
Dean C. H. Stange
Towa State College
Stange
North
South
Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Fishermen at Slyer Lake and farming notes from college
J. C. Newville M. S. Craven and Milton Pendergast fished at Slyer Lake on Tuesday. Asparagus should not be cut after mid June to let the roots store food for next year's crop. late cutting reduces the following harvest, according to a horticulturist at Town State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Newville
M. S. Craven
Milton Pendergast
Slyer Lake
Town State College
Bi-Centennial Celebration Admission Cut at Algona
The Kossuth County Fair board lowers gate and grandstand prices for the Washington Bi Centennial celebration on July Fourth to 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children under fifteen. The Four Lorenzos, famed for dramatic breaks and gravity defiance, are booked as the headline attraction with daring acts and female performers. Other acts are being arranged for later announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
of Directo
Kossuth County
Four Lorenzos
Paul Lorenzo
Iin
Thosa
Lorenzos
Iowa Fair to Feature Washington Bi Centennial Scenes Des Moines
The Iowa State Fair will host Washington Bi Centennial tributes with eight nightly pyrotechnic scenes from the life of Washington at the grandstand August 26 to September 1. Highlights include Yorktown and Valley Forge, with natural colors and modern effects. Patriotic events span eight days with cooperation from women’s groups and Farm Bureau while Legion Day on August 27 adds to the celebration.
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Des Moines
Ian
Iowa State
George Washington
Washington
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Delaware
Cherry
Grandstand
State Federation of Woman's Club
Parent-Teachars’ Association
Women’s Division
Farm Bureau
Legion Day
Legion Auxiliary Holds June Radio Party and Meeting
Legion Auxiliary notes a radio party at Pelday on June 24 and regular business and district meeting in Garner from June 27 to 28. Twenty members attended the Kosauth county meeting in Algona. Officers for the coming year include Levella Schenck as county chairman and Sadie Denton as vice chair. A display of interallied nation dolls was shown. gifts and dresses were prepared for a World War I veteran’s adopted daughter.
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Pelday
Levella Schenck
Burt
Sadie Denton
Titanka
Martha Bonneker
Mera Petersen
Swea Chy
Fidao
Irene Petersen
Hather Asking
Paarl Ricklefy
Allen Mayfield
Grace French
Nadine deVries
Camilla Cooper
Martha Bonacker
Inez Wolfe
Carrie Bonacker
Julia Nelson
Cleo Nelson
Mable Wilson
Laura Hansen
Mary’ Sartor
Anna Bruns
Mayme Wenty
Estelle Bonacker
Warfare Committee
Sant
Virginia G
Olive Bruns
German Golden Giro 4-H Girls Meet at Grace and Harriets
The 4-H girls met at Grace Sleper and Harriet Stay on June 11 with six guests. Roll call, health talks, and demonstrations on framing pictures wall paper and table setting were followed by a picture memory contest. Grace Sleper chosen to accompany Vergis Kardoes to Ames. Next meeting June 25 at Bertha Hofbauer’s. table scarfs and bunters to be studied. Mrs John Wood improving after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Harriet
Ona
Mae Barton
Anna Griffe
Minnie Tapper
Freda Saathoff
Alma Slepng
Dent
Kossuth
Hisauor Intermih
Marriat Sleper
Anna Abbas
Sylvia Abbas
Fanny Kardoes
Anna
Eisie
Sylvia
Lena
Diana
Ruth
Grace Sleper
Vergis Kardoes
Ames
Bertha Hofbauer
Lena Tjaden
Lutheran Church Notes and Upcoming Events
Lutheran Church notes report Good Hope members at the Mission Festival at Immanuel’s last Sunday. Arthur Rika attended the Lutheran League convention at Clear Lake and returned Tuesday. Children’s Day is moved from June 12 to July 10. Bible School is canceled this week due to teachers at Synod in St Paul. English service next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 7:30 a.m. Bible School will run next week Monday to Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Rev Killan and Rev Schogatela attend Minnesota District Meeting of AULC in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope
Immanuals Church
Arthur Rika
Luther League
Chidren
Killan
Schogatela
Minnesota Distro
Awl.c
St. Paul
Mion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Elwell
Portland News
Hinton Legion Baseball
Arndorfer-Lichter
Towa State Fair News
Towas
Legion Auxiliary Notes
John Wood
Lutheran Church Notes
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