New Town Postmaster to be Appointed Saturday
Ble, the new postmaster in Newville ln Thtonka under the democratic administration, will be checked in Saturday as Mrs. M. L. Peter sen, who served for eighteen years, steps down. Appointment for Estherville post shifts may not occur until following Saturday. many applicants remain. Also notes on a six week trip by Mrs. Petersen and Miss Alvina Danielson, a farewell for the Lindholm family, and upcoming Com-Hog sign up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newville
Thtonka
M. L. Petersen
Peers
Gorved
Goth
Lagee
Aasintimk
Yew
PloymeaNe Offices In Smaller Towns Tour
A visit by W Glassford of the National Reemployment Service and District Manager A Trauger outlines plans to extend offices into eight district towns. In Kossuth Myllico two men and four women found work. Neh and 12 women also gained employment, with no women applicants at one point. A district meeting was planned for Nitsburg Wednesday evening. Nearby Nebrasiga features an anecdote about popping corn in hot stalks, suggesting seasonal humor amid the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Glassford
Dew Moines
A. Trauger
Glassford
Nitsburg
Tiland
Nebrasiga
Htha
Here
Kansas
Tule
Inither League Tee Cream Special at Colleenm Grounds
Event announced for Saturday night June 30 with all welcome. Bulletin notes a baby girl born last week to Mr and Mrs Choa Wanching south of the Krull home. Another baby girl born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs Wim Schutter on town's east edge, giving two children now a girl and a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleenm Brounds
Buffalo
Choa
Wanching
John Krull
Wim. Schutter
Poy
Thistle Notice Issued in Buffalo Township
Post-Andrew W Hansen, Weed Commissioner, Buffalo Township, warns all landowners to cut thistles before seeding. Thistles may be cut with a binder or mower for hay. if not, they must be burned to rid the township of the weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Township
Andrew W. Hansen
Fishing Prohibited In Sand Pit By Union Slough
The Fish and Game Commission last Saturday removed 40 broad bass from the sand pit on the Union Slough bank. They were placed there for breeding and after eggs hatched the parent fish were taken out to protect the spawn. All fishing in this pit is now prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish & Game Commission
Union Slough
Ceres Union High Wins State Agronomy Championship
Twelve agricultural students from Ceres Union High School returned from the San Luis Obispo state final held May 4 with a state championship agronomy team title. Randle Anderson Jack Clayton and Hugo Pink led the sweepstake win with a 68 point margin over San Juan High, beating Santa Rosa Lodi and Matera. Anderson earned two silver medals and three ribbons. Pink earned a third in identification, while the trio collected eight ribbons as a team for top wheat judging and barley/identification placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hego Pinkall
Agricultural Department
Ceres Union High School
San Lula Obispo
Ceres
Randle Anderson
Jack Clayton
Hugo Pink
San Juan High School
Santa Rosa
Lodi
Matera
Anderson
Pink
Fresno
California
Near Drowning Incident At Petersen's Dam
Darrell Batt and Donald Budlong nearly drowned while bathing near Petersen's Dam south of town. Arnold Ricklets and Verdine Boykov rescued them after Batt went under twice and Budlong was saved. Authorities warn of a deep hole below the dam and urge guardians to supervise children or ensure swimmers are accompanied by capable guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Batt
Wm. Batt
Donald Budlong
Roy Budlong
Petersen
Algona May Get P. D. Building
Des Moines Register report indicates Algona was allotted 84000 dollars to purchase a site and construct a new police or citica building. The approval occurred last Sunday, but local inquiry found no details, with more information expected next week.
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Algona
P. D
Des Moines Register
Associated ‘Press
Crops Fail Across South Dakota Reported in Across Visits
J Smith of But gid Charles Quinn of Bancroft made a 400 mile trip through South Dakota visiting Sioux Falls and Madison and other towns. They found no field with tall enough small grain to cut and estimate about one third of a corn crop. They note a daily crop of gifalta damaged by recent rains, nine inches recorded, while pastures were a total failure. They also mention not having 888 chickens after leaving the Jawa line.
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McDowall
Kk. J. Smith
Charles Quinn
Bancroft
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Madison
Jawa Line
Fourth of July Special Features in Kossuth Event
A multi act Fourth of July program includes local talent and professional acts with a heavy headline potential. Afternoon events feature St Joe vs Monka, Bancroft vs Algona, a Junior League game, plus track races and a stock car race. Evening shows include World’s Fairy fireworks from Theatre-Duffield Co. and dancing with Ray Seeves and his Royal Ambassadors at the Meral Mall pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Association
St. Joe
Mtonka
Bancroft
Algona
Bunt
Wm. Geering
Supt. of Speed
Hd Bartlett
Joe Marig
Ls Vincent
Adway
Reformed Church Sets Attendance Record Surpasses 200
Sunday morning attendance at the Reformed Church surpassed 211, nearing 100 percent of the 220 enrollment. A table compares 1934 and 1938 half-year averages, with June 1934 weather reducing turnout. Next Sunday features a music service and participation. baptism is offered at the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tose
Janmaty
Marcel Psee
Adee
Lewrye
Senator Dickinson and wife return to Algona from Washington
Senator L J Dickinson and his wife were seen driving home from Washington and were due in Algona last Monday night at 8 30. J A Murtha of Algona faced a justice court hearing for drunken driving and was bound over to the Grand Jury on $500 bail. Lester Beard of Irvington was charged with uttering a bad check and received 15 days in the county jail. Melvin Pease stood before Justice Dawson for intoxication and disorderly conduct, fined plus costs totaling $9.75. Jas Phorn of LuVerne pleaded guilty to the same charge and was fined $35 with $20 remitted, $5 paid in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Dickinson
Washington
Algona
J. A. Murtha
H. B. White
J. B. White
Lester Beard
Invington
Hastila
Melvin ‘Pease
P. A. Dawson
Jas ~Phorn
LuVerne
Mrs Myron Schenck Guest Of Thrace Schenck Family
Mrs Myron Schenck of Minneapolis is visiting this week with her son Thrace Schenck and other relatives and friends in the area, sharing time and hospitality with local family.
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Myron Schenck
Minneapolis
Thrace Schenck
Miss Tillie Falk Elected Secretary at Titonka Telephone
At a Titonka Telephone Company meeting on June 11, Miss Tillie Falk was elected secretary to replace Mrs. J Nowville who resigned.
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Titonka Telephone Company
Tillie Falk
J. Nowville
Joint Meeting of Supervisors Sets Time for District Meetings
At a joint meeting of Palo Alto and Kossuth counties on June 18, Charles Morris chaired with J. J. Butler as secretary. The Boards set June 30 for the Secondary Road Districts Wo. 289 Kossuth and 192 Palo Alto meeting at Emmetsburg. Supervisors Balgeman Helken Morris formed a committee to meet the Palo Alto Board. A transfer of 15,000 dollars from the County General Fund to the County Poor Fund was approved, with 46,146.64 dollars in the General Fund. The transfer, to repay a 16,000 dollar loan from the Bourne T. B. Fund last year, awaits State Comptroller approval.
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Boards of Supervisory
Palo Alto
Ikossuth
Charles Morris
J. J. Butler
Kossuth
Pato Alto
Emmelsaburg
Balgeman
Helken
Morris
County General Fund
County Poor Fund
Bourne T. B. Fund
Cc. B. Murtagh
Bears in Yellowstone Park Welcome Four Cubs
Ryen Bears sporting quadruplets Rosie emerged from hibernation with four shiny cubs last week marking a rare family milestone. The black boa adorned scene highlights the unusual sight as the mother bear leads her brood through the park.
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Ryen
Rosie
Yellowstone Park
Marriage Licenses Issued Since Last Week
Caught in The Lave Net lists newly issued licenses to George H Leary of Cylinder and Eunice Strid of Wells Minnesota Hugh Raney and Sara Doran both of Algona Percy Wagner and Ruth Masse both of LaVerne Robert Janssen of Lakeby and Anna Rad maker of Titanica George Lehman of Blue Earth Minnesota and Madeline H Davis of Delavin Minnesota Paul L Pugsley and Margaret Nutt both of Elmore
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Lave
George H. Leary
Cylinder
Eunice Strid
Wells
Minn
Hugh Raney
Sara Doran
Algona
Percy Wagner
Ruth Masse
LaVerne
Robert Janssen
Lakeby
Anna Rad
Titanica
George Lehman
Blue Earth
Madeline H. Davis
Delavin
Paul L. Pugsley
Margaret Nutt
Elmore
Sanitation Push for Beer Makers Enforced by Officials
Secretary Murray advocates strict enforcement of sanitation rules in beer production. About 28 field men from the department are assigned to this effort, with washing in disinfectant mandatory. Plans propose three-tank sanitation: clear water rinse, sterilizing solution, and sunning water. Local complaints of unsanitary beer prompt action to ensure pure beer. Also note county tax payment reminder and a gravel pit used by swimmers in hot weather.
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Aquculture
Murray
Rites Held for Mrs Henry Ricke in Wesley
Funeral services for Agnes Klass Ricke were held at St Josephs Catholic Church Wesley guided by Rev A J Wagener. Born in Hanover Germany January 21 1869 she died after a three month illness aged 65 years 6 months. Married Henry Ricke February 15 1887 they moved to Iowa in 1887 and lived near Williams before settling near Wesley. 18 children born two sets of twins survive along with twenty grandchildren. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery with six youngest sons as pallbearers.
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Henry Ricke
St. Josephs Catholic Church
A. J. Wagener
Ricke
Agnes Klass
Hanover
Germany
East Dubuque
Ill
Iowa
Williams
Wesley
Frank
Boone
Mary Thissen
Algona
Willam
Lee
Morgan
Minn
Lawrence
George
Mys
Qglarg Goetz
Lou
Raymond
Rowan
Hey
Edward
Great Lakes
Catholi Church
Badery
St., Josephs
Roman
Wealey
District Court Proceedings Review Of Foreclosures And Divorces
District court actions filed last Monday through noon included foreclosures for Bankers Life vs J P Merseh and Equitable Life cases. several decrees signed or judgments entered including damages for Mamie Minkelstein, D W Bates receiver actions, and multiple divorces such as Sall Wright and Alma Pugsley. Other cases settled, quiet title decree signed, and guardianship and adoption actions noted.
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Waa Alll
Rocelyara
Bankers Life
J. P. Merseh
Waa
Equitable Life
Anna Intermill
Alex Bishop
Mamie Iminkelstein
Harriet Rica
Waquiteble Lite
Anna M. Drone
WU. N. Taylor Inc
Leonard Callies
Clair Meacham
J. A. Devine
Carl Achroeder
Arthur A. Dryer
Charlotte Meyer
Guardian
L. W. Sqvanson
Wiliam Sall
Arlene Barbara Dingman
Elmer Wright
Lillian Wright
Plainta
Alma
Pugsley
Claud Pugsley
West Kentucky Coal Co
N. Taylor Inc
D. W. Bates
City of Algona
Hatford Campbell Creek Coal Co
Celebrated 84th Birthday and 60th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrated 84th birthday of Mr John Alice honored by children and grandchildren last Thursday. He remains active and reads much, though aged 84. On Sunday June 11 the Good Hope congregation celebrated Mr and Mrs Alice's 60th wedding anniversary with a large cake and hymns, Mrs Alice also sharing in the festivities.
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John Alice
Alice
Feda
Europe
Good Hope
Alke
Mr. Alke
Lutheran Church Notes Children’s Day Activities
Lutheran Church notes describe Children’s Day celebrations with a missionary program, a picnic dinner, and an ice cream van at Martin Brandt’s grove. Luther League events were held with Arthur Aike as leader, plus an annual social at George Aike’s home. An ice cream social is planned for Coliseum grounds, with Bible School next Monday and Tuesday. German service on Sunday at 10 30 and Sunday School at 9 30. Rev John Panukuk, son of Mr and Mrs B S Panukuk and Wartburg Seminary graduate, accepted a call from Hop kinton Iowa. FRO WORM'S FAIR souvenir edition promo for Chicago Herald and Drammer.
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Martin Brandts Grove
Luther League
Arthur Aike
George Aike
Coliseum
John Panukuk
B. S. Panukuk
Wartburg Luther Seminary
Dubuque
Good Hope Church
Lutheran Church
Hopkinton
Iowa
Family trip to Iowa and South Dakota with relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dreesman and children left Tuesday morning for Sibley Iowa and Sioux Falls 8 D. They will visit Rev Schoon in Sibley and Rev Haken in Sioux Falls. They are accompanied by Mrs. Elizabeth DeNeal who has been visiting here for five weeks and will spend a few weeks in South Dakota before returning to Lynden Washington.
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Herman Dreesman
Sibley
Iowa
Sioux Falls
County Tax Receipts Show 824 Paid Late Age Tax
County Treasurer reports 824 persons paid the tax late, about 4 percent of all eligible. In Kossuth County, 19,876 persons are listed as liable for the tax.
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Kossuth
Wedding Attended by Budlong and Jones Families in Owatonna
Miss Medora Grandprey hosted a wedding and reception at her home in Owatonna Minnesota on Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Budlong and their daughters Betty and Dorothy and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones of Burt.
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Owatonna
Roy Budlong
Betty
Dorothy
Mes
Harold Jones
Burt
Medora Grandprey
Minn
Quarton Receives Civil Service Promotion as Consul General
Quarton, longtime Consul General at Guayaquil Ecuador, visits his Algona parents and shows a State Department memo ordering him not to return to Guayaquil but to report at vacation end to St Johns New Foundland where he will serve as Consul General at a higher grade. Algona friends congratulate him on the promotion. This is a civil service appointment.
Legion Auxiliary Plans Work Meeting and Radio Broadcast
Mary Young chairs a Denton legion auxiliary work session on Friday afternoon January 20 with Mable Wilson and Estella Mae Breen assisting. Looms in Knoxville idle due to rag shortage. lunch served after meeting. Friday radio reading of winning essay by Marie Standley aired at 6 p.m. over WOL. July meeting set for Legion Hall July 1.
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Mary Young
Denton
Jana
Ler
Mable Wilson
Estella Mae Breen
Knoxville
Marie Standley
Boone
Mary Sartor
Legion Hall
Nelson Bros
Joan French
Maxine Petersen
Swea City
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A. M. Petersen
Alvina Danielson
Ava
Misouri
Arkansas
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Des Moines
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St. Gene Hove
Ozarks
Trindholm
Fort Defiance
Estherius Lutheran
Clarenge
Indholm
Lindholm
Jennings
Curt
Georges le
Hir
John Lindholm
Thelr Pe
Glarence
Hugo
State University
Dagle Townip
Fitten
Mare
Nnv
Fiva S
Mossuth
Mitta
Ploymeane
Martin Larsen
Harvey Grahams
Fred Jenning
Mya
I. A. Jennings
Fairmont
Algona News
Titonia-Bancroft
Henry Ricks
Lutheran Church Notes
Worm's Fair
Chicago Herald
Century of Progress
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Indians
WODEN
Titonka Indians
Titonka
Callies
Whittemora
Whittemore
Amond
Kossuth County
Tair
Boyken
Ates
Young
Waonts
Ss Balti
Wwepes
Callles
Pew
Evrs Hagan
Peeene
A Bookelman
Kennedy
Tutarmill
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C Bade
H. ‘Smith
En M. Smith
Pr Hanna
Uf Beeen
F J. Smith
Tae
Roikana
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Kramer
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