Portland Social Club Meeting Report
The Portland Social Club gathered Thursday afternoon March 14 at Mrs. Mike Arend's home with thirteen members and one guest Mrs. Fred Davis. The session opened with the song The Quilting Party led by Mrs Tony Drandl. The program featured Mrs Bonno Schutter and Mrs Mennet Trunkhill with responses and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Mike’‘Arend
Fred Davis
Tony Drandl
Bonno Schutter
Mennet Trunkhill
Community notes and obituaries from Portland area
Local notices recount funerals and condolences for residents including Mrs. Clifford Waltman Mrs. Hart Shipier and Mr. Harry Murray. Family visits, church services, and travel details appear among many interactions with neighbors and kin in Portland and nearby towns.
Mildew Remedy Advice From Obscure Text Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes describe methods to treat mildew on fabric using wood radios and mixtures like powdered starch. Instructions reference spreading substances on both sides of mildewed material and caution about heat, with scattered terms such as jar tops and kettles. The text preserves unclear mentions of names and stages of the process.
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Jere's& Wood
Tips for Easy Home Maintenance and DIY Tasks
Fold sheets in thirds to avoid strain when folding. Sand round edges using sandpaper wrapped around a cellulose sponge for grip and control. Smooth wrinkled tablecloths by laying them on a padded table and light pressing with a steam iron. Use a nutcracker to open tight bottle caps for extra leverage. Apply paraffin wax to refrigerator shelves to help them slide smoothly.
Phelpses Visit Daniels and Stow Family Sunday
The note reports Mr and Mrs Bernard Phelps calling on Léonard Daniels and Mrs Cora Stow at Burt Sunday and mentions Algona residents Linda Nelson Martin Zimmer man Carrol Ann and Victor Fitch in a distracted account with unclear actions awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Phelps
Léonard Daniels
Cora Stow
Burt
Henrietta
Jackie Cook
Algona
Linda Nelson
Dearie Do You Remember Fifty Years Ago in The Topic
Five decades ago on March 21, 1907 the Topic front page featured a machinery ad from J F Fisher with free giveaways including an end gate feeder and a buggy harness. Tiny local items recall Titania mayoral status and Missouri social shaming.
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J. F. Fisher
William Stiles
L. E. Potter
Algona
Tab Loats
L. F. Krause
Laverne
W. H. Haller
Haller
Krause
Oklahoma
Mayer Work Shoes
Obold J
Goethe
Boxing Night Auto Crashes Mark Titonka Event in 1931
Twenty five years ago in Titonka on Boxing Night March 16 1931 a trio of auto crashes damaged several cars. Oscar Miller and wife were injured after colliding with the Hilbert Seversons car as John H Rode and Dick Boyken suffered wrist injuries. Meindert Schmidt and wife collided with Frank Hoff and others with injuries including a leg gash. Scouts at Rev Gartner home aided crash victims and warnings to drive safely echoed by Craig S.
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Titonka
Oscar Miller
Main Street
Latsenhome
Hilbert Seversons
Craig S
Community Notes From Woden and Surroundings
Local youths visit relatives in Sioux City and Estherville. Lake Mills hosts a sub district MYF rally with Charles Missman elected president and LaVonne Wood secretary for the coming year. Mason City guests join a family gathering for afternoon and supper.
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Paul Eisenmann
Morningside College
Sioux City
C. J. Eisenmann
Wayne Naser
Lake Mills
William Wood
W.S.C.5
Clifford Higenmann
D.G. Quist
Hemmingson
Estherville
M Y.F
Charles Missman
LaVonne Wood
D. L. Kassar
Sharon
Mason City
Pattern Catalog Ad Lists Dress and Crochet Patterns
An old pattern ad promotes No. 1468 dress with bolero cover and half sizes, plus No. 144 crochet dolly with lacey work. It lists prices 35c per dress pattern and 25c per crochet pattern, mailing to Audrey Lane Bureau in Chicago.
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Jobe
Audrey Lane
Dept
NWNS
Wast
Adams Street
Chicago
Community notices and visiting events at local churches
Last Sunday at Daie Aitenhouse home hosts included Mrs Paul Gerdes and Hilda Gerdes at St John s Lutheran Aid in church parlors. Rev I F Hayenga conducted a funeral in Sibley Iowa on Tuesday. Legion Auxiliary members toured Woodward State hospital and school on March 20. John Junker returned briefly from Buffalo Center hospital for a day before returning for treatment. Dale Bird of I S T C Cedar Falls visited over the weekend with his parents Clarence and … Bird.
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Daie Aitenhouse
Paul Gerdes
Hilda Gerdes
St. John’s
Dale Bird
I.S.T.C
Cedar Falls
Mr. and
Clarence Bird
Local families attend gatherings and visits in Mason City and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs James Ryburn and family join Mr and Mrs Cliff Hoover in Mason City on Thursday afternoon. Hoover visits Bert Camp and Viva and Mildred stay with Mercy Hospital. Dale Struthers helps move Ted Struthers family from Rolfe to Belgrade. Mary Olson and Mae Raney of Algona visit Hoover. A Tupperware party is held at Mrs Tom Edelson’s home. The Dean Woman's Club meets. lessons on Window Decorations and a talk on Retarded Children are given. Twenty one people attend and lunch is served.
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Phutaday
Clifford Waltman
Harry Murray
Ona
Kareh
Matle Becker
Frank ‘Becket
Tegday
St. Anny Hospital
Algona
Presbyterian Church
Apurt
Portland
Cardi Carlsen
Minneapolis
Robert Carlsen
John Carlsen
Randi
Franz Teeter
Verne Teeter
D. A. Teeter
Tom Loats
Titonka
Jesse Harms
Rolfe
Donald Weber
Virgil Wolf
Bancroft
Weber
Carl Staudt
Stacyville
Iowa
al Rake
Lawrence B. Govern
Des Moines
Lloyd Bartlett
Ron
Mite Franseeters
Bill Trenary
Butt
Grand Meadows
William
Bernard Leepers
Sid. Buffington
Merlyn Bartlett
Bartlett
Donald Michaelson
Iris
Marsha
Herbert Nelson
Sid Buffington
Bradford Buffington
Victor Mitch
Chester Fitch
Govern
Vincent Govern
Lawrence Govern
Mary Govern
Milton Yarrow
Familly
Herbert Govern
Ed Rush
Lyle
Minnesota
Virgil, Barrrett
Lakota
Ray Fitch
Barret
Fitch
Livermore
Barrett
Leila
Raney
Edward
Forbus Stiltz
David and
Gregory
Ates, Porbus
Stiltz
James Ryburn
Cliff Hoover
Mason City
Bert Camp
Viva
Mildred
Aerosa
Mercy Hospital
Nancy Hain
Dale Struthers
Ted Struthers
Belgrade
Minn
Mary Olson
Mae Raney
Tom Edelson
Dean Woman's Club
Robert Boleheus
Pearl Mertz
Mrs
Gordon Davidson
Ralph Davidson
LuVerne
Love and the Flaw
Edith Argell a glamorous actress married to rancher Joe endures surgery and awakening in a hospital. She reflects on their mismatched lives and realizes she truly loves Joe because of his flaws, which illuminate her own perfection. The diamond symbol and quiet reunion seal the revelation.
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Joe
Edith Argell
Edith
Bat
Eddie
Edit
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Towa
H.W. Miller
Dr. Sarre Building
Algona, Towa
James K. Mill
Snyder
Tigges
Louie H. Helm
Wosen
Portland News
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The
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Alle
Thesa
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Lergwet
Slves
Ramon
Easy
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Helen
Dearie
Woden News
American Cancer Society
Amerigan Ganger Society
Watonge
Okla
Pinkham
Ference
Ferfern
New Freedom
Ohan
Sca
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Wlohe
Reneral
Taucner
Doan News
Mrs. Lee Kiley
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