Former Titonka banker praised for twenty years of service
The Glendale and Hawlway branch honored Herman Nelson, vice president and manager, on his twentieth anniversary with the bank. Nelson began as cashier in 1912 and built a 37 year banking career across several towns, earning civic roles and local leadership. He resides with his wife and three children at 641 East Harvard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile Njang
Uessocution Board
Glendale
Herman Nelson
Nelson
Ita Arca
Pepruary
Bank of
Donersl
Glendale and Hr
Hing
Kooplig Paca
Swindala
Nelsottis
Towa
High Aeriogs
Britt
Iowa
Citizens Bank
Security Bank
Peoples Bank
Titonka
Glendale Lode
Eilis
Kiwanis Club
Heudale Property Owner’s Division
California, Real Estate Board
Chamber of Commerce
Glendale Advancement Association
Nelson Jn
Harvard
Edith Mae
Mote
Herman Ja
H. Vincent
University of California At
Town Council Proceedings March 7 1932 Minutes
Regular monthly town council meeting held at eight p m with Mayor Wolfe and council members present. Bills approved totaling several dollars and warrants issued. Light installation at northwest corner discussed with Interstate Power Co. Election officials appointed for March 28. Mayor’s salary cut to fifty dollars per year and councilmen’s fees eliminated. Meeting adjourned. Local column notes reference Bull Moose Jensen and past political events with dismissive satire.
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O'Clovk P.m
Wolfe
Callies
Panakuk
Stott
Saror
Win
Voues
Paunkul
Hd Calles
Interstate Powey Company
Rva
HB. Rachut
L. Callies
Anton B. Panukuk
J. G. Newville
Nathanial Walsh
Wotton
Boyken
Melletta County News Reports On Local Business Pulse
The county paper outlines the current business climate with emphasis on openings in Bradstrest and Bradstown. It notes advertisers and market activity, highlighting small firms and the overall commerce tone in the area. The piece reflects a brisk, if unsure, regional business mood.
Notic to FAimers Jo will sharpen your dite at the time old price
Notice announces sharpening services at old price with a free plow lay with disc purchase. Oiler valid until April 1, 1952, by D A Salutz back smith in Titonka Iowa.
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Notic
D. A. Saluttz
Backsmith
Titonka
Towa
Reward Paid for Aiding Recovery of Mail Pouches
Mrs. John Hutchison received a $26 reward from W A Kenyon acting chief inspector of the UW 8 Postal department in Washington for aiding in the discovery and recovery of two mail pouches stolen from the Chicago Great Western railroad station at Belmont on April 25 1981 The pouches were found in an abandoned sand pit four miles east of Wesley by Mrs Hutchison and her brother Fred Lawler Federal officers later arrested Russell P Buchanan and Donald W Francis who were sentenced to six months in jail by the Federal court at Fort Dodge.
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John Hutchison
W. A. Kenyon
UW. 8
Washington
Chicago
Great Western
Belmond
Wesley
Huttellson
Fred Lawler
Algona
Russell P. Buchanan
Donald W. Francis
Fort Dodge
Wealey Corres
Death of August Garman Sr in Wesley
August Garman Sr died Saturday after a long illness at age 79. Funeral services were Tuesday at 9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. Geo. F. Wessling presiding. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery. He leaves a wife, four daughters Mrs Frances Welg of Aberdeen, Mrs Anna Spangler of Park Lake, Mrs Adela Schigmer of Blue Earth, Mrs Agnes Escheid of St Benedict, and three sons Isadore Garman of Sykston, Richard and August Jr. of Wesley. The Garmans had lived in Wesley for years, coming from St Benedict. The community extends sympathy to the family.
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August Garman
Puneral
St. Josepha Catholic Church
Geo. F. Wessling
Frances Welg
Aberdean
Anna Spangler
Park Lake
Mra
Adela Schigrmer
Blue Earth
Minn
Agnes Escheid
St. Benedict
Isadore Garman
Sykston
Richard
August
Wesley
Garmans
Woden Young Man Weds Wesley Girl
A pretty wedding took place last Thursday evening February 25 1932 at the Presbyterian parsonage in Woden Miss Anna Tjarks became Mrs Henry Dirksen Rev Krune officiated The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Glaus Tjarks wore lavender georgette and carried roses and carnations Her sister in law Mrs Henry Issbrand was in tan georgette The groom Henry Isebrand wore blue The couple planned to reside on a farm northeast of Titonka with warm congratulations from family and friends
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Woden
Anna Tjarks
Henry Dirksen
Krune
Sndora
Glaus Tjarks
Mie
Henry Issbrand
Henry Isebrand
G. Dirksen
Dirksen
Titonka
Township and Community Meeting Reports Summary
HDA Pebruiy describes planning Farm Bureau meetings and judging Home Economies exhibits at the Liyvermos winter fair and Vernon Consolidated School institute in Humboldt county. Talks covered club work at Falkstrea m Organization events. A Warm Buravy district meeting occurred in Mason City on February 11 with county chairwoman Mrs J A Warburston Lakota attending. Subscriptions for the Times offered at one dollar for the year.
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HDA
Pebruiy
General Farm Bureau
Liyvermos
Vernon Consolidated School Institute
Humboldt County
Falkstream Organization
Mason City
J. A. Warburston
Siemen Smidt Weds Francis Tjaden in Double Ring Ceremony
Siemen Smidt and Francis Tjaden wed Thursday at 4 pm in the bride's home northeast of Titanica Misa Frances Myjaden, youngest daughter of Alva Wanadon. The couple, attended by relatives, will reside on the Henry Beenken farm south of Lakota after a four course wedding dinner for about 40 guests.
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Titanica
Misa
Frances Myjaden
Ind. Alva
Wanadon
Siemen Smidt
Mr Wand Mra
Warner Smidt
Tey
IL W. Schoen- Jein
Witessel
Smiak
Tjaden
Wm. Tjaden
Henry Beenken
Lakota
Branagan of Emmetsburg enters race for Congress
Branagan W J Branagan of Emmetsburg junior publisher of the Emmetsburg Democrat announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for congressman in Iowa s Eighth district He filed nomination papers and is 86 years old married with two sons He is son of W I Branagan longtime publisher of the Democrat and veteran politician with a history in Iowa Democratic circles
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Tranagan
Branagan
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Iowa
W. I. Branagain
Leonard- Rea-O' Brien Legion Post
Marquette University of Milwaukee
Wis
Emmetaburg Democrat
Woodrow Wilson
State Central Democratic Committee
Dm- Imetsburg Democrat
McFarland Announces Senate Candidacy in District
In the Democrat the formal announcement of Hon. B. F. McFarland of West Bend as a candidate for the democratic nomination for state senator in the district is published. A leading merchant for decades he is praised for his official service and writings on the currency issue, with backing from Sas sut h, Barmet, Palo Alto, Dickingan and Clay counties.
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B. F. McFarland
West Bend
the Journal
McFarland
Thoas
Democrat
Wall Straet
Paris
Valpas
American Republic
United States
Sassuth
Barmet
Palo Alto
Dickingan
Clay
Pattinson
McParland
School Election Next Monday
The regular annual school election will be held next Monday at the school building. Two members of the school board are to be elected. The terms of W. L. Atott and Chrys Brandt expire. Plank is slated to fill one vacancy. No candidate has filed for any other offices. Patrons who are enrolled in the public school can vote.
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Fin School Board
W. IL. Atott
Chrys Brandt
Political Fragment Promotes Voter Freedom in Aleona Advance
The piece argues against political coalitions and favors voter autonomy to choose their candidate. It suggests opponents would unite to eliminate rivals, while praising freedom and individual choice in elections.
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Aleona
Fire Barn Saved After Early Morning Blaze
Fire department and men rushed to the Wm. Winter residence at Ges Lesser farm early Monday but arrived to find the fire out. The blaze started from a defective chimney and was extinguished in time by water from the Winters and their family. The women were preparing to wash when the alarm sounded.
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Tha Mronka
Winter
Ges
Lesser Farm
Mr. Winter
Annual District Round Table at Fort Dodge P T A
Pr LT A notes all members and friends to attend the Annual District Round Table on Friday March 19 at the new Fort Dodge Junior High School. Program runs from 9 registration 9 30 singing 10 two minute previews 11 15 Colored Ladies Quartette 11 30 report Mrs W A Carter Mason City luncheon Wahtowse Hotel 1 80 Children s Orchestra 1746 playlet 2 00 messages from state and district 2 30 Mixed Chorus 2 45 business meeting 2 15 address The Why and How of Parent Teacher Associations by Supt John H Beveridge Omaha Neb This program replaces the regular P T A meeting and is pay night An admission of 10 cents charged to all.
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Fort Dodge
W. A. Carter
Mason City
Wahtowse Hotel
Supt
John H. Beverlige
Omaha
Nebi
Town Council Slashes Officials Salaries
At a Monday meeting the town council voted to cut the mayor’s pay from 160 to 50 per year and reduce council members to zero pay. The resolution takes effect April 1 1932, aiming to lower taxes. Nominating papers for mayor or council are due this week for the March 28 election at the Legion hall.
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Legion Hall
Titonia
Ex-President Coolidge Writes for Our Paper
Former President Calvin Coolidge contributes a full article titled To Bring Back Prosperity on an upcoming page. The piece urges readers to engage with his views and discuss them with neighbors. Also featured is an advertising note from Woongocket News recounting Pred Anderson of Cozad, Nebraska, who reports $300,000 in business in a town of 1,800 and credits advertising as the key to his success. Anderson advocates investing five percent of gross sales in advertising.
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Calvin Coolidge
Newspapera of America
United States
Randera
Papar
Cozad
Noly
Pred Anderson
Anderson
Hed Springs
Gadvertaing
Uy Paya
Burt Civil War veteran J H Grover 93 dies in Burt
J H Grover a Burt area Civil War veteran aged 93 died Wednesday morning March 2 after a period of illness. Born July 27 1838 in Jolien IL he later moved to Iowa then Wisconsin before enlisting in Iowa units and serving in the Iron Brigade. He married Mary Elizabeth Stahl in 1864 and homesteaded in Kossuth County before moving to Burt with his family. Survived by five children seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Burt Presbyterian Church with burial in Burt Cemetery.
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Adang
J. H. Grover
Glover
Burt
Nover
Grover
Graver
Nasmmth
Thurt
Jolien UL
Hig
Iawa
Goven
Theamily
Ledl
Wis
Wisconsin
Iron Brigade
Logansville
Bull Run
Lindt
Mary Elizabeth Stahl
Wiliam
Portland Township
R. M. Wallace
Algona
R. J. Grover
Des Moines
Matis Grover
Presbyterian Church
Burt Cemetery
Burt Monitor
Alfalfa Bill Murray as aspirant mocked in satire
The piece criticizes Oklahoma governor candidate Alfalfa Bill Murray for theater over politics. It notes expense growth, more state workers, and cars since his election, with relatives on the payroll and stumping against his referendum. The column mocks his fame outside Oklahoma and questions governance ability.
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Bill Murray
Oklahoma
Murray
William Sale Thompson
Chicago
England
Iowa
Hfa
Gince Hia
Towa
Cicero
United States Senate
Bill
Honor Roll entries from several towns in Iowa dates
A garbled list shows multiple names and dates across Iowa towns including Waden Waden Wesley Burt Titonka and Titonka with dates ranging from 1933 to 1938 and names such as W. L. Tindall H Lindsman and Mrs Peter Larsen along with several misspelled locations and uncertain details.
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W. L. Tindall
Waden
Iowa
Gao
G. Belutter
Wesley
H. Lindsman & Son
Wellsburs
Peter Larsen
Burt
W. FL Stott
Titonka
Senys
Towa
Heu Lene
Lowa
Will
Ringedore
Fbby Woden
Tows
Legion Auxiliary Spring Meeting In Mieth District
A joint spring pop meeting of all posts and units in the Mieth district is planned at Mort Dodge Tugs day on March hth. Key leaders from the Iowa Legion and Auxiliary will present program items, with meals and a dance to end the day. Members are urged to attend for important welfare updates and charitable reports.
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Miehth
Mort Dodge
Rob Goldesh
J. 1. Laird
Frank Milos
Midler
Iowa Legionaire
Jane Pritchard
M. Myrton Skellay
Watch the Legion and Auxiliary
Jack Higley
Ommeraburg
Marie Stand- Tey
Boone
Womson
T. S. Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Qrayce French
John Pouelzen
Wannie Kel
Mayme Petersen
George Graham
Mildred Jennings
Leng Tjaden
Grandma Newville
Newville
Pearl Rickless
Mable Wilson
Orlando
Fla
Southland
Dixie
WSB
Atlanta
WJAX
Jacksonville
Sues De Bruyn Estate for Immense Sum
Four separate petitions filed in Garner court seek a total of 72 275 dollars in damages from Mabelle DeBruyn administratrix of Cyrus DeBruyn estate. Plaintiffs Oliver Bingham Carl Tegtmeyer Garratt De Bruyn and Opera Carver claim sums for hospital bills and related costs after a deadly October 10 1931 accident near Woden that killed Cyrus DeBruyn and injured four others.
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Woden
Cyrus DeBruyn
Worden
Sennett Bliss, Witwer & Sennett
Mason City
Plaintate
Mabelle DeBruyn
Oliver Bingham
Carl C. Tegtmeyer
Garratt de Bruyn
Opera Carver
Clerk of the Courts
Chrta J. Johansen
Garner
Britt News
County weed eradication plan to be discussed in Algona meeting
The upcoming county-wide weed control program will be discussed by the board of supervisors weed commissioners township trustees and farm bureau representatives in Algona on Thursday March 21 at 1 pm R H Porter of the extension service and Botany department at Iowa State College will share methods used successfully in other counties and help plan future county campaigns Weed control is seen as critical to agricultural production and farmers are eager to contract to manage weeds The notice also mentions continued sheriff sales and local foreclosures with mortgage burdens on farms and a note about flu and illness affecting Mrs Wm Boyken
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Kossuth County
Board of Supervisors
Farm Bureau
Algona
R. H. Porter
Serviee and Botany Department
Town State College
Thlt
Porter
Panmara Everywhere
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Titontka
Bull Moose Jensen
Bull Moose
Capitol
Melletta County News
Bradstrest
AL Stachies
Albert Stachies
Mitchel
Burt Hoon
Stachies
Stachie
Iis Hardware
Mitchell
Laws
A. N. Jenin
Jansen
Steelle
Staehtes
Kriethe
W. T
Burl Monitor
Krase Offelating
Francis Tjaden
H.W. Sehaenteta
Coolidge
Bart Ploveer
Iuried Bviday
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Sues DE Bruyn Estate
Wm. Boyken
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