Activities of Public Schools for the Week
The THS Junior News reports on a writing essay contest with insulin joke aside, ring display by Herr Jones, and a premium plan offering belt buckles and clips. It notes a relay typing contest won by Verd ene Boyken, with multiple rounds and high 35 WPM, plus skating party for Sophomores and English conjugation mastery. Freshmen and Biology activities include seed experiments and a hotbed plan delayed by weather. Basketball season ends with Senior boys beating Sophomores and Juniors 80 to 24 and first team boys routing first team girls 82 to 11. Baseball prep underway for summer play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Fritz
Hedy and
Hank
Alice Budlong
Sweet Rosy Martin
Laura Smith
Verdeng Boyken
Lewis Larson
Marjory Peterson
Andrew Peters
Verdene Boyken
Anna Mae Moore
Darlene Higgins
Carl Snyder
Sigwell Wood
Oscar Gingrich
Ths
Clase
Hounds
Dunmire
Flu Claims Life of Elderly Sexton Woman
Mrs. Elizabeth Van ser, 72, sexton, died at her home two miles north of town Sunday morning from flu and complications. Survived by husband, two sons Ralph and George, and two brothers Owen of Marshalltown and Hugh of Waverly. Funeral held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at home with Rev. Arthur Bottom. interment Evergreen cemetery at Weeley. Pallbearers Olaf Unnemark, Ben Schrouth, Lou Boleneus, Carl Paetz, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Frimml.
Schram and Brandt Win In School Board Vote
Seventy votes were cast in a school election with no filed candidates on the ballot. Will Schram led with 36 votes to Chris Brandt's 34. Schram and Brandt won seats. Edward Boyken elected treasurer for one year after appointment following Lee Wolfe’s resignation. Mrs. Ethel Downs serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Schram
Chris Brandt
Edward Boyken
Edward
Lee O. Wolfe
Ethel Downs
Eastern Star Banquet and School at Algona
About 165 persons attended the annual Eastern Star lodge banquet and school of instruction held last Friday at the Algona Masonic Temple. Mrs. Lucille Johnson of Hagel Grove, instructor for district No. 4, conducted the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aligona
Eastern Star Lodge
Algona Masonic Temple
Lucille Johnson
Hagle Grove
THS Junior High Notes On England Talk And Spelling Contest
School notes recount Miss Holdcroft's England talk, grade debates on a six year presidential term, St Patrick posters, and birthday candies. Absent due to flu, but perfect attendance returned. Students cover geography maps, English possessives, Swiss winter sports, cotton production, and a spelling contest lead. Third grade work includes Silent Reader and large-number math.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Cardinals
Damage suits totaling 40000 filed in district court
Three damage suits totaling 40000 were filed in Kossuth district court against Frank O Lowden James B Garman and Joseph B Fleming trustees for the Chicago Rock Island Railway Company. Plaintiffs Esther Johnson Marjorie Johnson and Fred H Bohn seek 40000 for injuries and death of Cora Bohn in a October 14 Hampton collision with the Rocket train. Bohn seeks 15000 for his wife’s death plus hospital and funeral bills. Esther seeks damages for permanent injuries and disfigurement. Marjorie seeks 10000. Petitions allege nine points of negligence by the railroad. March term opens March 27 with Judge F C Davidson. New cases include foreclosures and adoptions and probate estates including J G Thaves B S Pannkuk Albertus Furst and Cora Bohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Kossuth District Court
Frank O. Lowden
James B. Garman
Joseph B. Fleming
Chicago, Rock Island Railway Company
Esther Johnson
Marjorie Johnson
Fenton
Fred H. Bohn
Cora Bohn
Hampton
B. Kk
Johnson
Cedar Falls
Waverly
Bohn
F. C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Norton and Son
Arnold F. Schmildt
Mre
Arnold F. Schmidt
Kossuth County
Fred Rath
Anna
Rath
Burton A. Thorpe
Martha Thorpe
Vivian Reitz
Dan .E. Lynch
M. J. Wolfe
Elizabeth J. Wolfe
A. T. Foth
J. G. Thaves
Gertrude Thaves
B. S. Pannkuk
Albertus Furst
Winnebago County
Fred
Marriage Licenses in Kossuth County This Week
Marriage licenses issued in Kossuth County this past week include BE L Dahlhauser 27 of West Bend and Arlene Bannart 19 of Algona. Elmer Ortilloff 22 of Glencoe Minnesota and Elizabeth A O Hagan 19 of Silver Lake Minnesota. Russell Bates 22 of Algona and Luella Gregerson 17 of Algona. A Li Aved of Minneapolis and Marna C London 20 of Blu... Earth Minnesota. Claude E West 28 of Kensett and Lavern Sherrard 24, both of Kensett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
BE. L. Dahlhauser
West Bend
Arlene Bannart
Algona
Elmer . Ortiloff
Glencoe
Minnesota
Elizabeth A. O'Hagan
Silver Lake
Minn
Russell Bates
Luella ‘Gregerson
A. Li Aved
Legal
Minneapolis
Marna'c
London
Blug Earth
iMinn
Claude E. West
Lavern Sherrard
Kensett
Titonka Saving Bank names new president and officers
William Boyken was elected president of Titonka Savings Bank at a directors meeting, succeeding the late B. S. Pannkuk. BE. J. Van Ness of Algona became vice president and Edward Boyken is cashier. Carl Glesking fills the board vacancy created by Pannkuk’s death and is related as son in law to the late director. The officers and Giesking along with R. L. Krantz form the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boyken
Titonka Savinge Bank
B. S. Pannkuk
BE. J. van Ness
Algona
Edward Boyken
Carl Glesking
Pannkuk
Giesking
Mr. Pannkuk
R. L. Krantz
Methodist Sunday Schedule and Meeting Notice
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 Epworth League at 7 p m Ladies Aid Society regular meeting Wednesday afternoon March 22 AT DOAN Morning Worship at 9 80 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m renew Christian Advocate subscriptions overdue and hand to Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
Doan
Christian Advocate
Wesley Boy Scouts to Have First Public Meet
Wesley will host the public investiture ceremony for Scout Troop 46 at the new high school auditorium on Friday at 7 30 pm. Twenty two youths will be inducted as Tenderfoot Scouts in a candlelight rite attended by the community. Lester Lease will speak on Scouting in the community and Bob Heath of Fort Dodge will present Scouting pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
New High School
Lester Lease
Bob Heath
Fort Dodge
Boy Scouts of America
Keils and Wolfes Go Fishing in Gulf
J E Keil and son Maurice with John Wood were in Texas to buy bees three weeks ago and spent most time at Whitsett. They joined Mr and Mrs Lee Wolfe for a gulf fishing trip to Corpus Christi and planned to return soon. The Kell party expect to reach Whittsett between now and Saturday night. Story hour for 4 to 8 year olds resumes Saturdays in the first grade room, sponsored by Titania Woman's Club under Mrs W J A Bleich and Mrs L G Gartner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Keil
Maurice
John Wood
Texas
Whitsett
Gulf
Lee O. Wolfe
Kell
Whittsett
Wolfes
San Antonio
Kells
Titania Woman’s Club
WJ. A. Bleich
L. G. Gartner
Algona Salesman Found Gassed and Unconscious
Algona salesman Harold Rucker was found gassed and unconscious in his car about one and a half miles southwest of Whittemore on Highway 44. His car skidded Friday night between nine and ten o'clock, rolled, and the exhaust pipe broke, releasing gas while the heater and motor ran, which likely saved his life. he was moved to his Whittemore home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Harold Rucker
Whittemore
Highway 44
Suiday
Rucker
Hamiltons Start Large Incubator at Titonka Hatchery
Hamilton Hatchery began the breeding season by placing the first 10 000 eggs in a 78 000 egg incubator at Titonka last Saturday. The process will continue this weekend and then twice weekly as the incubator fills, with hatches adding more eggs through the season. Will Ryan, former Boone manager, now operates the local hatchery and invites visits as hatching begins April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Titonka
Will Ryan
Hamilton Hatchery
Boone
Legislature Gets Some Action As End Draws Near
The Iowa Senate reconvened to review Senate File 74 creating appointive commerce commissioner and discussed consolidating inspectors with the highway patrol. Debate highlighted efficiency and safety, with final passage on some measures and ongoing negotiations on a cigarette tax bill and a trash from the Supreme Court rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Office of Commerce Commissioners
Highway Patrol
Beardsley
47Th
General ‘Assembly
Commerce Commission
Attorney General
Governor’s Office
Commissioner of Public Safety
Attorney General’s Office
Governor's Office
I National Guard
State Planning Board
Chickasaw
Greater
Iowa
Executive Council
Ffridiny
Supreme Court
General Assembly
House
Many Farmers Move March 1 Amid Regional Relocations
A long list details farmers shifting homes on March 1 across Algona Burt Burt vicinity and nearby towns. Names include Loyal Young Bob Young Andrew Hansen Henry Baade Guy Carlson G C Hood S G Colli cotte L Dickmeyer H Miller Ed Larson Claude Sigsbee Ed Wolfe Hans Christensen Frank Burger Stevens Chas Scott Ed Hoppe Ragmend Mowgen Martin Fred Gray Bruno runs Walter Tapper John Janssen Henry Sleper W A Meyers Dick Bam man Louis Olson Meindert Schmidt James Hilferty Clair Winkle Ralph Harmus John Wibben Harm Sonius Harm Greens Wilbur Nutt Mike Eden Harry Angle August Rotschaefer William Trenary Harry Schrader and others relocating to farms near Swea City Bancroft Wesley Titonka and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Young
Algona
Bob Young
Burt
Loyal
Andrew M. Hansen
Henry Baade
Haneen
Guy‘Carlson
G. C. Hood
S. G. Collicotte
Rutland
Buffafflo Center
Walter Tapper
John WR. Janssen
Thompson
Henry Sleper
Janssen
W. A. Meyers
Sleper
Dick Bamman
Klemme
Louis Olson
Bamman
Jake Gigler
Enno Hden
Fifonka
Hvert Sleper
Gigler
John R. Meyer
Wesley
John Alice
Bancroft
Imeindert Schmidt
Hilferty
Woden
James Hilferty
Mason City
Clair Winkle
Schmidt
Ralph Harmus
Chas
Follow-Up Meeting at Sartor Home Friday
At Mrs. Pierre Sartor's home a homemakers follow-up meeting was held on Feeding the Sick. Leaders were Mrs. Clara Bruns and Mrs. Edith Falk, with Mrs. Hol Zweifel assisting in Falk's absence. Twelve ladies attended including Mrs. Nelaina Hansen, Mrs. Henry Allits, Mrs. Dick B. Meyer, Mrs. W. H. Rickless, Mrs. Pierre Sartor, Mrs. Oscar Miller, Ruth Miller, Mrs. Raymond Bartlett, Mrs. Jerry Braen, Mrs. Ollie Bruns, and Mrs. J. A. Bleich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Sartor
Clara Bruns
Edith Falk
Falk
Hol Zweifel
Zweifel
Nelaina Hansen
Henry Allits
Dick B. Meyer
W. H. Rickless
Oscar Miller
Ruth Miller
Raymond Bartlett
Jerry Braen
Ollie Bruns
J. A. Bleich
Well Selected Foods Prevent Many Diseases
Mrs Ruth Seaton Hicks home agent spoke at the ladies training school about diet and convalescence. She demonstrated four trays for liquid soft convalescent diets and urged body building foods to shorten recovery. Attendees included Mrs Maurice Bill borough and others at Mrs Ed Zweifel’s home on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Buffalo
Ladies Training School
Ed Zweifel
Hicks
Maurice Billborough
Miller Nelson
John Boekelman
Calvin Schnucker
Clara Bruns
Pred Adamson
Mise Louise Miller
John Sleper
Alvin Griel End
Guy Bab Whentin
John Backelmgp
Lions and Ladies Banquet Opens Titania Lions Club
The Titania Lions Club held its charter night banquet at the Methodist church dining room with members and ladies from Garner Britt Forest City Boone and nearby areas totaling about one hundred. Entertainment included marimba and piano numbers by Patty Senneff and talks by Lions officials. the charter was presented to the club by Kenneth Goodrich and accepted by J L Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica ‘Lions Club
Methodist Church
Garner
Britt
Forest City
Boone
R. J. Fritsch
Louis ‘Bartlett
Thonka
Writsch
A. G. Hench
Fred Missal
Patty ‘Senneff
F. W. Senneff
Jean
Barcarolle
Tales of Hoffman
Offenbach
Tschaikowsky
Mozart
Friml
Li.a. Jensen
The
Lions
George Free
Garner Club
Kenneth Goodrich
Lions Organization
Goodrich
J. ‘l. Miller
Titania Lions Club
Phillip Aman Killed in Car Truck Wreck Near Algona
Phillip Aman of near Sexton died instantly Tuesday evening when his Dodge coupe collided with Harold Miller’s truck driven by Art Askin on the highway about three miles east of Algona. Stormy, low visibility. Aman, a 69 year old widower, was returning from Algona and died with his left arm crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Aman
Sexton
Harold Miller
Art Askin
Algona
Aman
Ant
Mr. Aman
Art
Hoe
St. Paul
French Lumber Company Takes Bowling Honors
The French Lumber Co bowling team won the local league championship in a 42 game series ending last Friday. Standing shows French Lumber Co leading with .848, Tyke Theatre at .383, Pete's Ollers at .244, Hamm's Beer, Jeunes Produce, and Woden Palmernd's cape inbe among others with partial scores and standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lumber Co
L French Lumber Co
Tyke Theatre
Pete’s Ollers
Hamm’s
Jeunes Produce
Woden Pmernd's Cape Inbe Ds
Fakotg
Roserecbenees Sd
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Rosemary Bacon
Sverdeth
Boyker
Evelyp Sacha
Marjorie Mechier
Clarence Brandt Muei
Maxine Stott
Donovan Andrews
Charles Reffer
Merlyn Hoover
John ‘Rike
Lynch
Eastern Star
Lloyd Miller
England
America
Amy Fisher
Doris Hofmann
James Slayden
Connie Gonzales
Alfred Baade
William Boyken Bank President
Wesley Boy Scouts
Keils and
Hamiltons
Gillette
Sartor
Phillip J. Aman
French Lumber Company
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