Local News Roundup Highlights Community Life
Local notes report Mrs. O Bruns ill with foot infection and Mrs. Rasmus Hansen recovering from double pneumonia. Buffalo Consolidated students enjoy an Easter vacation begun Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs Conrad Limberg welcome a baby boy, their third son and fourth child. A V8 hub cap is missing, with thanks to Oscar Miller for returning it. Church groups and social visits populate a busy week across Algona area, including bridge, home projects, and various family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. ‘Bruns
Fred Adamison
Lloyd Phillips
Kanawha
Rasmus Hansen
Fbut
Buffalo Consolidated School
Conrad Limberg
Arthur
Donald
Ben A. Meyer
F.N. Bridge Club
Karl i Sunderman
Forrest Manwhiler
Mason City
J. T. Porter
H.l Roeder
Rockwell
Porter
Martin Bleich
Tom Forburger
Wesley
Frank Bleich
Kossuth ‘Hospital
Algona
Karl Sundermann
Home Project Leaders Training School
Buffalo
Ruth Hicks
H. £. Torgersen
Rochester
Ralph Torgersen
Des Moines
Local social notes highlight visitors and events
Mrs Ben Heyes Sr and daughter Mrs Nancy Van Der Veen report sickness. Many social visits and gatherings fill the week from Buffalo Center to Lakota including skating parties, church services, and club meetings. Birthing news, travel to Ames and Sioux Falls, and a funeral in Rev Jerry Janssen’s family are noted amid farm life updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Heyes
Nancy ‘van der Veen
Dick Janssen
Lawrdnce Balvance
Buffald Canter
John H. Sloper
Leroy ‘Leats
University of Dubuque
John Smith
Coliseum
Amos Bonacker
Henrietta Meyer
Bristow
Storm Lake
Ruth Stott
Ames
Dan Meyers
Clarence
Buffalo Center
Mr. Meyer
Dick Meyer
Henman Janssen
John Rippentrop Jr
Rippentrop
Fred Asche
Bancroft
Bette Kokesh
Titonica
California
C. V. Pendergast
A. Peters
Andrew
Canistota
S. D
Ben A. Meyer
Marjorie
Sioux Falls
George Bonacker
Roy Budlong
Downs
Jay Budlonglow
Bonacker
Martin ‘Bleich
J. L. Intermill
Miller Nelson
L. B. Larson
Caskey
Chris Brandt
Elmer Mechler
Iowa City
Clarence Brandt
Paul Bruns
Dicky Batt
Junior Batt
Vern .Doege
Arnold Ricklefs
Lawrences ‘Miller
Beryl Bonacker
Sylvester Hoff
Wayne Mechler
Wayne Korte
Duene Hansen
Local social notes from Sexton and surrounding areas
Doan News itemizes visits and gatherings across Sexton Algona Burt Ringsted and nearby towns. Families like Hansen Meyers Hoover Haines and Johnson host and visit others while Dean Ladies Aid meets and a stag party is held. Titania students plan Easter break with local families and birthday celebrations mark the Dean school scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hansen
Sexton
P.C. Hansen
Earnest Meyers
Ray Smith
Cliff Hoover
Glen Haines
Algona
Ted Hoover
George H. Johnson
Guy Carlson
Albert Martinek
Henry Mertz
Ray Sherman
Winona
Minn
Watkins
Dean Ladies Aid
Alice Buffington
Gordon Hansen
Tom Young
Ross Buftington
Dale ‘Struthers
Percy Brink
van Hansen
John Cunningham
Henry ‘Mertz
Janet Sue
Dean Andrews
Burt
Dean Woman's Club
Harnest Meyers
Merlyn Hoover
Glenn Smith
Duane Hansen
Titania
Dale
Struthers and
Ted Struthers
Ringsted
Accident statistics for 1940 released
The report shows motor vehicle accident fatalities near 32,600 in 1940, similar to 1939 and 1938. Home accident deaths rose to 32,600 in 1939 from 31,500 in 1938, and non fatal injuries reached about 8.8 million. Economic loss totaled around 3.3 billion dollars, covering wages, medical costs, insurance overhead, and property damage.
Strike of Eggs Shows Child Eating Habits
Five year old Alice suddenly declares a "Strike" on eggs, refusing to eat them though she once ate them readily. Mother serves without comment, avoiding pressure or punishment. Experts say occasional food jags resolve themselves. overt battle over meals often worsens or prolongs the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Mother
Local Social Notes Span Sunday Visits and Club Plans
Portland families and friends share Sunday visits across Titonka Burt and Algona with gatherings at Graham Ringsdorf and Larson homes. The Portland Progress Club hosts a Thursday meeting at the Ringsdorf residence. Legion Auxiliary plans a March banquet and mourns Pat Mulligan, father of Mrs. Ringsdorf, passing away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Larson
Burt
Martin Larson
Arson
Portland Progress Club
Wm. Ringsdorf
Donald Ringsdorf
Bernard Phelps
Chas. Phelps
Hunice Moore
Ringsdorf
H. Jennings
Titonka
Ted Fox
Fort Dodge
George Graham
Roy Clark
Fred Jennings
Harvey Graham
Dave Weber
Derwood Neitzel’s
Teenie Leek
Albert Metzgar
iGus Richter
Chas, Leek’s
Vera Carlson
Victor Appelgate
Dave ‘Weber
Lois
Victor Appelgate’s
Warren
Algona
George Graham’s
Fred Hagen
Chas
Phelps
Lumbber
Harold Nelson
Baby
Waterloo
Sophius Peterson
Ray McWhorter
Tom Trenary
Henry Smith
Wyatt Stott
Lula Hawcett
Legion Auxiliary Executive Board
Tressle Ringsdorf
Pat Mulligan
Ted Ringsdorf
St. John’s Church
Bancroft
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Department of Commerce
Washington
Titonka Savings Bank
Calvin Schnucker
R.H.A
Thompson
George Lester
Woden
Ed Abbas
Emily
Center
August Schaumlberg
Thomas ‘Bratrud
Son Allen
Kensett
Bratrud
Lester Charlson
Ann Fechner
B. J. Osterbauer
Rockford
J. E. Falk
Robert “Bobby” Pink
T C. A. Hoon
Walter Jinks
Phyllis Dougan
Marie Sathoff
Sunny Hour Club
Ben H. Meyer
Della
Wm, Batt
Frank Hoff
Hoffs
Batts
Amos Krominga Jr
Vivian Charlson
Donna Krominga
Leela Krominga
David Slayden
Daryl Batt
Herbert Callies
Harm Kettwich
Della Meyer
Marjorie Meyer
Birthday Club
Dick B. Meyer
Richard and
Benjamin
Dick” Slepé
Dorothy
Sen *Tsebrand
John 8. Rippentrap
Clarence Penning
Stanley
Callies Bros Store
Marie’ Meinders
Klemme
Fred Welp
Swea City
Ray Welp
Pearl Sathoff
Joe Risius
Har] Nuehring
Henry Meinders
Juohn Cordes
Garret Gray
Geneva
Wm. Huisman
Klaas Huisman
Harold Beenken
Arnold Gray
O. ‘Eb. Miller
Forest City
Lapp Laboratories
Nevada
Iowa
Lapp
Albert Doden
Dr. Hess
W. J. Denton
Doan News
Walter Smith
Dean School
Dale Struthers
Lloyd Bentley
Lowell Bentley
Clarence Christensen
Lowell
I.G.A. Store
RED Rooster
Bill
Portland News
Harold Tafft
Fairmont
Oisse
Velma
Chas. Nowville
Titanka
Maurice Graham
Donald Graham
Glen Larson
A. C. Bierstedt
Lakota
Watkins Plant
Fred ‘Hagen
Jacob Godden
Lottie
Maurice
George
Elwood Nelson
Luedke
Lotts Creek
Mr. Luedka
Ruit CO
Marmalade
KIX 2
Alc
Swift’s Premium
Orignee Ma ' Occident
Rey
Chevrolet
Frank D. Fisher
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