Activities of Public Schools for the Week
Summary of weekly school work across grades. Pre school and home economics discuss motor language and social traits. seniors select motto for yearbook. juniors plan Des Moines legislature trip. Subjects include American literature, history, biology, geography, algebra, art, and drama. Kindergarten to sixth grade create projects on March to May, Iowa history, Swiss geography, and bird drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Clay
Calhhoun
Webster
Jackson
THS
Missionary Institute Convened by Algona Methodists Tuesday
A missionary Institute under the North West Town Methodist Conference board of missions and Bishop J Ralph Magee of Des Moines was held in Algona Tuesday with representation from all local churches. Notable speakers included missionaries Willard G. Cram and Henry Dodge Appenzeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Missions
Northwest Town Methodist Conference
J.ralph Magee
Des Moines
Algona Tuesday
Algona
Willard G. ‘Cram
Henry Dodge Appenzeller
Wesley PTA Meeting With Marshall Swift Co Program
Wesley PTA will meet Thursday evening March 13 in Magon City. Marshall Swift Co. will present musical entertainment and a fun show with no admission charge. Refreshment committee includes Mrs. Vee Mullin Mrs. Charles Kraus and Mrs. J A Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
P.T. A
Marshall Swift Co
Magon City
Vee Mullin
Charles Kraus
J. A.riggs
Several Wesley Boys Enlist in Service
Harold Lloyd Wesley and Lawrence Neuroth enlisted in the army and left for Des Moines Saturday from Algona. Others who have enlisted and will leave about March 18 include Harold Wolf Zeno Neuroth James R. Young Erwin Hildman Walter Ricken Gayle Studer and Dennis Vitzthum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Harold Lloyd
Lawrence Neuroth
Des Moines
Algona
Harold Wolf
Zeno Neuroth
James R. Young
Erwin Hildman
Walter Ricken Gayle
Studer
Dennis Vitzthum
Injured man held on manslaughter charges near Bancroft
Raymond Nemmers twenty from Ledyard was bound over to the Kossuth county grand jury on manslaughter charges after a February twenty highway crash three miles north of Bancroft on highway one six nine that fatally injured Virgil Guest thirty six. Nemmers unable to post a two thousand five hundred dollar bond remained jailed after being released from Kossuth hospital. Accompanied by Carl Zeitske and Rewben Green two other Ledyard youths, Welp and Rob inson of Bancroft rode with Guest and survived with minor injuries. Nemmers was said to be intoxicated and a blood test was reportedly given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Nemmers
Guest
Nemmers
Ledyard
Carl Zeitske
Rewben Green
Kossuth Hospital
Algona
Winnebago REA Co-Op to Hold Annual Meeting
The Winnebago Rural Electric Cooperative Association in Thompson hosts its second annual meeting at Thompson High School gymnasium on Wednesday March 19 starting 10:00 a.m. with officer reports and free lunch. President Elmer Bergland calls the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and a full program follows including minutes, reports from secretary Hartman, treasurer Hartman, project superintendent Bergland, nominations, by law amendments, director elections, and a speech by Godfrey of Town State College. Members are urged to attend to discuss cooperative matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Thompson
Thompson High School
Elmer Bergland
Elmer O. Bergland
H. D. Hartman
Walter Aukes
Glenn Bergland
B. B. Bruhns
Weible
Plano
Hartman Sisters
Gee
Godfrey
Town State College
Toy lead monkey swallowed by child coughs up in Colfax
Caroline Schnable of Harlan was en route to Iowa City to remove a swallowed small toy lead monkey. While eating ice cream in Colfax she began coughing and expelled the toy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Schnable
Harlan
Iowa City
Colfax
Former Burt Man Killed in Algona Hit and Run
Arthur Moore 75 of Algona was struck at an intersection near Jones and East Lucas streets on highway 169 and killed instantly. Sheriff A J Cogley and the State Highway Patrol pursue leads as witnesses report the truck fled north after the collision. Moore, a Burt resident since 1890, had lived in Algona the past two years and left behind three children and a sister. an inquest was planned with no arrests announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Arthur Moore
Moore
Jones and
East Lucas Streets
Highway 169
Art Falk
A. J. Cogley
State Highway Patrol
Orville ‘Schultz
W. D. Andrews
Jones-Lucas Street
Kossuth County
McCullough
Burt
Wisconsin
Fenton
Elizabeth Schayda
Archie
Clarence
Hugh Norman
Fairmont
Minn
Roy C. Moore
Grand Rapids
Michigan
W. H. Anderson
Sioux Falls
Ruth Neiland
San Francisco
California
Wesley Auxiliary Reports Activities and Plans
The Wesley American Legion Auxiliary met March 3 with Mrs. L. L. Lease hosting. They sent six dozen cookies and a dollar to Knoxville for a birthday party. They scheduled amateur night for April 18 and will announce entry details. Reports covered the Lakota county meeting and Des Moines convention. A carpet rag and radio party is planned for March 21 at Mrs. Lester Lease’s home with Miss Lillian Johnson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Iease
Lakota
Halver Flom Jr
Tom Forburger
Des Moines
Lester Lease
Lillian Johnson
Long Distance Marriage Ties Two Far-A part Couple
Gladys June Vann ausdle of near Red Oak and Orval P. Briggs of Bremerton Washington were married by long distance telephone from 1500 miles apart. Briggs serves on a Pacific fleet ship and the call required two or three attempts before success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys June Vannausdle
Near Red Oak
Orval P. Briggs
Bremerton
Washington
Briggs
Bartlett and Klassie Soaring High Above Clouds
Herb Klassie and Louis Bartlett took an airplane last Thursday morning and ascended about a mile above the ground. They spent much of the flight above the clouds enjoying the view and noting the beauty of the sky as they returned to earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Klassie
Bartlett Brothers
Herb
Louis Bartlett
Louis
Sisters Wed in Double Ceremony at Ramsey Church
A double wedding took place at Ramsey Reformed Church north of Titonka at 2:30 PM on March 6 1941. Marie and Jola Meinders, daughters of Mr and Mrs Henry Meinberg Buffalo Center, wed Bar Nuehring Kanawha and Richard Gray Titonka. Cal v in Schnucker played organ interlude, Elsie Thieman sang Take Thou My Hand as the couple stood before a palm adorned altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed Church
Titonka
Marie
Jtola Meinders
Henry Meinberg
Buffalo Center
Barl Nuehring
Richard ‘Gray
Earl
Fred A. Nuehring
Kanawha
Richard
Arnold Gray
Calvin Schnucker
Elsie Thieman
Klemme
Lohengrin
Double wedding joins two couples in Titania ceremony
Reverend Calvin Schnucker and Reverend Calvin Grosshuesch officiated as two grooms Raymond Nuehring and Richard Gray wed their brides Lorraine Nuehring and Dorothy Gray with two attendants and four ushers. The ceremony included a double ring ritual and the couples left for a reception at the brides home after a two course dinner for 163 guests. The brides wore aqua gowns and carried pink rose bouquets while bridesmaids wore pink net and carried pink carnations. Both couples plan to honeymoon and settle on family farms nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Schnucker
Calvin Grosshuesch
Klemme
Erwin Nuehring
Vernon Gray
James Meinders
Lorraine Wessels
Belmond
Dorothy Grais
Buffalo Center
Charlotte Nuehring
Dorothy ‘Gray
Clara Aukes
Grace Smith
Mendelssohn
Dick Meinders
Lester Gray
Titania
Ramsey
Earl Nuehring
Mr. Nuehring
Richard Gray
Mr. Gray
Thirteen Kossuth Men to Fort Des Moines March 18
ALGONA The Kossuth Selective Service local office reports 22 volunteers remain on the board list after nine were sent Saturday. A new call seeks 13 men to Fort Des Moines on March 18, with cards being sent for physical exams. Readout of volunteers from Algona Wesley, Burt, Swea City, Bancroft and other towns listed with ages 18 to 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Kossuth Selective Service
Fort Des Moines
Willis H. Raney
Edwin P. Weishaar
Ervin F. Hildman
Wesley
James Rupert Young
Willard Appelt
Sweat City
Glen N. Valentine
Burt
Zene W. Neurath
Harold Eb, 'Wolf
Raymond W. Merron
Bancroft
Walter W. Ricke
Willis M. Gunder
Marvin Kramme
Des Moines
Carl I. Gunder
Ralph J. Dorr
St.Benedict
Elijah L. Simpson
Menis E. Vitzthum
Gayle Max Studer
George W. Boekelman
Titonka
Fred G. Radmaker
Sonny Green
Mason City
Buell F. Kelly
Storm Lake
Donovan J. Shillington
4 H Girls of Kossuth to Sing at Des Moines
Kossuth county 4 H girls have been asked to assist in a regional Midwest meeting of music educators at the Des Moines Hotel on March 15. The county chorus under Mrs. M G Bourne will perform several folk song numbers and a Bolero dance by Virginia and Mary Janice McWhorter. A fundraising movie on March 13 based on Gene Stratton Porter’s Hey Father’s Daughter supports the trip, with proceeds aiding a six-car journey. Numerous clubs will join in the pageant This Is Our Flag, highlighting the growth and privileges of 4 H girls under the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Midwest
Art Des Moines
Des Moines
M. G. Bourne
Carem Carmela
Virginia
Mary Janice McWhorter
County 4-Hd
Gene Stratton Porter
Maxine Capesius
Irvington Club
Stella Mae Mayer
Cresco Club
Phyllis
Dawn Vaudt
Helen Kollasch
Marilyn Woodward
Whittemore Club
Genevieve Brewer
Eva
Betty Eggerth
Florence Heetland
Ledyard Club
Bernice [Prew
Betty Schwartz
Ethel Weisbrod
LaVonne Newel
Lorraine Willett
Dorothy Dreyer
Betty Ann Meyers
Shirley
Pauline Frank
Fenton Club
Helen
Anna Mae Butler
Lotts ‘Creek Club
Mary Frances Inman
Bancroft Club
Marilyn Boettcher
Mary Janice
Virginia McWhorter
Portland Club
Lois Gardner
Union Club
Miss Jacqueline Callies Sings in College Chorus
Iowa State College student Jacqueline Callies is alto in a 60 strong women's glee club directed by Rosalind Cook. The group broadcasts a Fireside program Sunday afternoon over WO from Great Hall Memorial Union. Her parents are proud and her grandmothers surely proud too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Callies
Iowa State College
Ames
College Women’s Glee Club
Rosalind Cook
Great Hall
Memorial Union
Jackie
Miss Callies
Boy Shot by Rifle He Thought Not Loaded
Menno Folkerts 16 son of Mr and Mrs Ole Folkerts was shot by a target rifle Sunday with a bullet lodging in a big lung He is in Buffalo Center hospital The neighbor boy with him believed the rifle was not loaded They hoped for a speedy recovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno Folkerts
Ole Folkerts
Buffalo Center Hospital
Farmers Elevator Co Elects Officers for 1941
The board of directors of Farmers Elevator Company held election of officers at their regular monthly meeting Saturday evening. The new president is Alfred Oesterreicher. Wm Cosgrove and Jay Budlong were reelected vice president and secretary treasurer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Elevator Company
Alfred Oesterreicher
Wm. Cosgrove
Jay Budlong
Kossuth Court Cases And Weddings In Algona
Kossuth District and Justice Court reports show Karl Willasson waived a preliminary hearing on an operating while intoxicated charge and was bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond. Billy Hof fined $1 and costs for defective brakes. Bart Shipler paid $5 fine and $2.50 costs for speeding. Justice Ostwinkle presided. he held a second wedding for Merle Boatman and Eleanor Ribbey of Webster City. New cases involve Xenia Schock vs. New England Mutual Life Insurance and Kossuth County vs. Henrietta Volz for guardianship. Probate matters include estates of Marius Christensen and Mamie B. Gilbride, wills for P. J. Aman, and guardianship for Robert Eldon Higgins. Joe Schmitt named guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Karl Willasson
Justice of Peace
Della Welter
Kossuth Grand Jury
Billy Hof
Laverne
Bart Shipler
Bart
C. H. Ostwinkle
Justice Ostwinkle
Merle Boatman
Eleanor Ribbey
Webster City
Xenia Schock
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Kossuth County
Henrietta Volz
Marius Christensen
Livingston
Illinois
Mamie BE. Gilbride
P. J. Aman
Robert Eldon Higgins
Joe Schmitt
Will Give Operetta In Garden Of Flowers Spring Festival
In the Garden of Flowers operetta opens a two night Spring Festival by Titanica grades and high school music departments on March 24 featuring the band madrigal group boys glee club girls sextet and soloists with contest numbers. The second evening adds girls glee club brass sextet boys quartet girls trio and soloists with a combined community chorus mixed chorus and band. Admission is 25 cents for both nights with single admission 15 cents. Proceeds fund gown rent and other group expenses.
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Garden of Flower
Titanica
Pation
Charles Quinn Bancroft Heads Young Democrats
Charles Quinn of Bancroft was elected president of the Kossuth County Young Democrats at the annual meeting held last week at the court house. Mary Capesius of Bode was named first vice president Verne Toohey of Laverne second vice president Dr Bahnson of Burt third vice president Kay Setchell of Algona secretary and Phil Reilly of Lone Rock treasurer. C W Cullen of Algona retires as president. The evening speaker was Chris Reese of Fenton editor and publisher of the Penton Reporter and the Iconoclast. Allen Brunson and P J Kohlhaas of Algona also spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Quinn
Bancroft
Kossuth County Young Democrats
Court House
Mary Capesius
Bode
Verne Toohey
Laverne
Dr. Bahnson
Burt
Kay Setchell
Algona
Phil Reilly
Lone Rock
C. WJ. Cullen
Chris Reese
Fenton
Penton Reporter
The
Iconoclast
Allen Brunson
P. J. Kohlhaas
Des Moines Veterans Hospital Performs Major Operation on Max Studer
Word reached that Max Studer underwent a major operation at the veterans hospital in Des Moines on Friday morning. He had been a patient there for ten days prior to the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wipslay
J. L
Alf Studer
Max Studer
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Northwest Mounted Police at Tyke Theatre This Week
The Tyke Theatre presents Cecil B. DeMille’s Northwest Mounted Police in technicolor Sunday through Tuesday March 16 17 and 18. Starring Gary Cooper Madeleine Carroll with Paulette Goddard Preston Foster Robert Preston Akim Tamiroff Lynee Overman George Bancroft Ian Chaney Jr and Walter Hampden. The film features a large cast and bold production values centered on the Metis rebellion of 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cacil B. DeMille
North West Mounted Police
Tyke Theatre
Gary Cooper
Madeleine Carroll
Paulette Goddard
Preston Foster
Robert Preston
Akim Tamiroff
Lynee Overman
George Bancroft
Ian Chaney Jr
Walter Hampden
North West Mounted ‘Police
DeMille
Point Tof
Canada
American Legion Auxiliary Registration and Home Defense Program
Registration Day for Emergency Volunteer Service is set for Saturday March 16 with blanks mailed to all Auxiliary members. Completed forms return by March 15 to Department headquarters for unit files after compilation. The program coordinates women’s involvement in home defense and Red Cross support. On March 20 the local Unit and Post will host county units at the Methodist church with musical numbers, a surprise feature, and lunch provided by Cleo Nelson’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Methodist Church
Ethel Johnson
Cleo Nelson
Planz Accepts Call to Immanuel Lutheran Installtion Set
Rev. Planz, recently called to Immanuel Lutheran, will be installed on Sunday, April 20. He comes from Waltham, Minn, succeeding Rev. A. Kilian who resigned after 19 years and moved to Holloway, Minn. Services are held each Sunday with neighboring pastors supplying, and Rev. M. A. Schulz of Good Hope Lutheran Totonka oversees services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planz
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Rev. Planz
Waltham
Minn
A. Kilian
Immanuel Lutheran
Holloway
M. A. Schulz
Good Hope Lutheran
Totonka
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week List
Marriage licenses issued during the past week include Benger Dale 44 and Elizabeth Kleveland 3% both of Bode Theodore J Thilges 241 Lakota and Lillian E Klinksick 22 Ledyard Merle Boatman 29 and Eleanor Ribbey 19 both of Webster City Clayton G Gubbrud 21 Alcester S D and Mildred C Haversten 21 Ada Minn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benger Dale
Elizabeth Kleveland
Bode
Theodore J. Thilges
Lakota
Lillian E. Klinksick
Ledyard
Merle Boatman
Eleanor Ribbey
Webster City
Clayton G. Gubbrud
Alcester
S. D
Mildred C
Haversten
Ada
Minn
Weather Summary for Week Tracks Muddy Roads
The past week brought a mix of clear and foggy days with rain and snow, leaving roads muddy. Highway 226 and the northern routes have held up well, while the new grade from three-mile corner to Bancroft shows soft spots likely to worsen with more slush. A rain could improve overall road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
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Senior News
Edwin Markham
Abraham Lincoln
Dawn Bonacker
New England
Switzerland
Give
Wesley P.T.A
Winnebago Rea Co-Op
Burt Man
Wesley Legion Auxiliary
Rowling Lehague
Dekalb
Wieden
Wee Hee
K. & ‘H. Oilers
Standard Oil
Oh de Ebea
Gorey
Hamilton's Hatchery
Farmers
Bartlett and
Klassie
Mrs. Barl Nurphring
Kossuth District and Justice Court
Young Democrats
Northwest Mounted
American Legion Auxiliary
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