Thoroughly Covers a Wide Territory with Subscriptions
Subscription rates listed: 2.00 per year in advance for Kensyth County and Titonka trade territory. 2.50 outside Kossuth County and Titonka trade territory. 3.00 per year in Canada and foreign countries. Subscriptions to local points within the county are continuous unless canceled by subscribers or at the publisher's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensyth
Titonka
Kossuth
Titonkea
Canada
Sanea
Democracy and the People’s Rule in America
A concise essay argues democracy is government by the people and explains that every adult has the right to choose public officials. It contrasts with Russia under Communism where the state rules the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Callies
America
Russia
Democracy actions for students in a free society
A student outlines steps to support democracy by fighting racial prejudice and discrimination, evaluating candidates to vote wisely, protecting the four freedoms, expanding education, and fostering international friendship. The speaker emphasizes duty, informed citizenry, and active participation to sustain democratic values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
4-H
America
Atlantis trap shooter Dies During Griswold Meet
Dies Eggert Wiese of Atlantis collapsed after calling for his fifth target during a Griswold trap shooting event last week. He had completed four targets before suffering a fatal heart attack on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies Eggert Wiese
Atlantis
Griswold
Local residents activity noted in Wesl ey area
Louise Hauptly underwent surgery at a Mason City hospital last week. Multiple families and residents are mentioned for birthdays, baptisms, visits, travel, and community events including American Legion Auxiliary plans, a paper drive, club meetings, and church activities. Several births and anniversaries are reported along with travel for business and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Mason City
Ben Walker
Clear Lake
J. L. Walker
Mark Studer
St. Josephs Church
Louise Maree
Louis Loebig
Goldfield
Reese Martin
Phoenix
Arizona
Bertha Hauphly
Ann Richter
City
Myr
J. P. Studer
Andrew Golner
Des Moines
Vee Mullin
Sharon
Elaine
Oklahoma
Theron Hanson
Mullin
Milford Hilbert
St. Ann Hospital
Algona
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Rockwood
Jack Robinson
Boy Souls
Alf Studer
Viola Studer
Florence Mathre
Aome
G. C. Pegram
Carlisle
Keith Pegram
Ingin Hildman
Robert Edward
Tom McMahon
Pocahontas
Wesley
Mercy
Albert Leebig
WSCS
Young
Paul Erdman
Wester
John Huff
Richard Smith
Steenhard
John Sherman
Terry Wagner
Corwith
al Wagner
Priscilla Phoebe Society
Free Evangelical Church
Fred Bentele
Esther Shaw
Orthel Jolly Workers
Marlys Ed Hildman
Will Frimml
Funnemark
Eertain
Eagle Grove
John Lenninger
Fred Haack
Sam Anne
Community Notes From Portland Area Social Roundup
Portland area residents share visits and celebrations from the week. Harley Boeckhart’s infant daughter travels to Mason City for transfusions. Nelsons welcome a new grandson. Stanley Hanson celebrates a birthday. the Hansons plan March move to a farm near Blue Earth.
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Harley Boeckhart
Mason City
Henry Nelson
Lloyd
Verle Nelson
Elwood Nelson
Stanley Hanson
Hanson
Lou Hanson
Stanley
Blue Earth
Dad
Tom ‘Loats
Kenneth
Lloyd Bartlett
Bernard Phelps
Jess Harris
Floren Bartlett
Lloyd Bartletts
August Schipull
Harvey Graham
Buffalo Center
Paul Krueger
W. J. Stewart
Earl Zawietel
Des Moines
Donald Kingsdonf
Levant Moore
Larsen
Herb Nelson
New Son
Local Social Happenings Highlight Phelps Bristow Visits
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Phelps with Bernard Phelps and Merle Levant and Bello Moore at Laverne hosted by Mr and Mrs Melvin Bristow. Ruth Phelps and Marilyn Jesse shopped in Mason City and visited Marilyns sister Joy there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Phelps
Bernard Phelps
Merle, Levant
Bello Moore
Melvin Bristow
Laverne
Roger Page
Mason City
Louis Bartlett
Arthur
Page
New York City
John Carroll
Allbright
Carroll
Earl Zwiefel
Jim Huber
Buffalo Center Hospital
Gary
Bark Zwiefel
Buffalo Center
Woden News Severs Weekend Visits and Socials
Community notes record visits and gatherings across Woden and nearby towns. Families like the Woods and Te gtmeyers hosted relatives. a wedding shower for Grace DeWard was held. funeral services were attended for Rev. Bretthasuer. several residents planned overseas service and training missions. a 6:30 dinner party featured bridge and prizes. life of a milk bottle noted at 84 deliveries.
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Chalmas Chestnut
Mason City
Wm. Wood
H. A. Diers
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Beyer
John Rudisill
Albert Weishaar
Algona
Garrett DeWaard
Grace Scott
Woden Christian Reformed Church
S. J. Hoff
Frank Hoff
Des Moines
H. Beyer
Bretthasuer
Pomeroy
Ryan
Iowa
Carl Tegimeyer
Parkersburg
Paul Huisinga
Fort Riley
Kansas
Pie Eugene Wood
Pittsburg
Calif
Dale Ritenhousse
May. Goslin
Harry Quinns
Leon Gelner
Forest City
Ole Dolland
VEW Hall
Britt
Thaw Breaks Snowbanks as Rural Lineman Retires
In a Countryside piece a thaw exposes ancient snowbanks while a rural telephone line crew marks retiring after years as lineman. The narrative recalls line maintenance duties from storm damage to sagging poles and brief humor about trimming trees and Mexican field workers near a summer schoolless scene.
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Mama Mexican
Papa Mexican
Recipe correction and reader submissions stir memory lane
A correction note from Albert and Susan Eisele recalls a typo in a previous candy recipe and provides a corrected version for readers. The item mentions a recipe contest, readers submitting unusual recipes, and a note about tile freight car capacities.
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Frank Clark
Obtc
Towa Press
Associator
Eis
Association
Mr. Farmer
Titanka
Burt
Lakota
Bancroft
Estherville
Davis Packing Co
Yitonka
W. E. Ley Motor CO
Kansas City
Robert
Cankan & Ascocistes
Farmers Elevator Company
Wesley News
Chere
Dick Grifhorst
Don Kraus
Ricky
Emmetsburg
Ketchen
George
Everett Attig
Eldon Attig
Titonica
Cheryll Meurer
Fort Dodge
J. T. Meurers
Lyle Hepperlys
Vincent Hanigs
George Hanig
Dennis Vitethum
Terry
Sheldon
Leo Goetz
George Vitethum
Harold
Springfield
J. A. Rigs
George Burnett
Ames
Lester Larson
Chicago
Bernard Kvales
Larsons
Larson
Kvale
Richard Mayes
Susie
Rickie
Dallas
Texas
Inno Gerdes
Martinek
Portland News
Woden News
Albert and
Susan Eisele
Mina
Devries Sales CO
Biustroms Furniture
Biustroms Furniture Company
Honken Auto Sales
Titonka, Iowa
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