Town Election Next Monday in Regular Biennial Poll
Monday March 28 marks the regular town election with high voter interest expected. Candidates include W F Hamstreet for Mayor on Citizens Ticket and Howard Andrews for Independent Ticket, Mayme Petersen for treasurer, Camilla Cooper and Pearl Trickless for assessor, and council candidates Frank Fisher Jerry Schutter Pierre Sartor Fred Hagen Howard French Dr R C Ball L F Callies HI Torgersen for five council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hamstreet
Citizens
Howard Andrews
Mayme Petersen
Camilla Cooper
Pearl Trickless
Frank Fisher
Jerry Schutter
Pierre Sartor
Fred Hagen
Howard French
Local residents pass through town and visit friends
Local notices recount visits and trips among Woden Britt Britt areas with dozens of residents. Lena Madsen of Britt stayed with Clarine Johnson. Mr and Mrs Clemans traveled to Mason City. Dr Torgersen conducted business in Fort Dodge. Ole Michaels funeral attended by Garson and Burt residents. many others visited relatives and attended events. Olivia Adams and others mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiko Stohr
Woden
Lena Madsen
Britt
Clarine Johnson
Robert Clemans
Mason City
H. I. Torgersen
Fort Dodge
Louis Garson
Burt
Ole Michaels
Alvin Honkem
Thompson
Jack Zerbe
Wesley
John Pinks
Earl Stotts
John Roelfsema
Des Moines
Mra
Carl Callies
Edw. A. Sathoff
Iowa Falls
Carlyle Egesdal
Wit. Rode
Dalinage
Buffalo Center
H. J. Brandt
Jas. Govern
Springsfield Township
Peter Govern
Wm. Boyken
A. Missal
Heiko Adams
Oleg Michaelson
Douglas Patterson
Arthur Boyken
Wilbur Schram
Town ‘State College
Leo ‘Richter
Gertrude Attig
Gus Richter
Evin ‘Moore
Harley
Waterloo
Ricklefs
Petersons
Eddie Bruns
Humboldt
Bruns
Eddie
Olaf Finnemark
Punnemark
MudhBaden
Minn
Olaf
Land of Lakes
To Colfax Society Members Travel for Rheumatism Treatment
Tuesday Lover Pannhuk and George Johnson left Tuesday forenoon for Colfax to take treatments for rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannhuk
George Johnson
Colfax
Ernest Peterson Named Supervisor Candidate in Titonka
Ernest Peterson of Buffalo Township seeks the Republican nomination for Supervisor. Born and raised in Buffalo Township he hopes a strong campaign leads to a June primary win and nomination on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Peterson
Titonka
Buffalo Township
Ernest
Calcium Chloride Road Work Near Titonka
G. M. Dixon of Forest City from the State Highway Department visited Titonka Friday forenoon on road business. The state will apply calcium chloride to the state road entering Titonka, starting at the county shed and extending to the K. and H. oil station to keep dust down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.M. ‘Dixon
Forest City
State Highway Department
Titonka
Bonacker Food Market Celebrates Sixteen Years In Business
The Bonacker Food Market owned by George N Bonacker marks sixteen years this week with a birthday event offering coffee and cake all day Saturday. Friends and customers are invited. Initially, the store was managed by brothers Ray and George Bonacker. a year ago Ray sold his share and opened a Reinbeck store. The market is described as up to date, clean, attractive, and known for courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonacker Food Market
George N. Bonacker
Ray
George Bonacker
Reinbeck
Bonacker
Local social notes from Forest City area families
dozens of residents including Mr and Mrs Tom Young and Wanda Rose and Drusilla Hansen hosted and visited relatives at various homes. Members of Federated Womens Club met at Harry Bode’s, district No 9 officers installed, and multiple March birthdays celebrated. Samplings include visits from the Sirman Hansens and Lakota guests, along with plans for a new barn contract by Joe Kline and REA electrification efforts in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Young
Wanda
Rose
Drusilla Hansen
K. J.knutson
Forest Cuty
Mable. Hansen
Agatha Hansen
Peart T Asa
Viva Froover
Federated Womens Club
Harry ‘Bode
C. Ih.christensens
Marie Christensen
Ben Knox
Matt
Roy Hansen
Dale Struthers
Henry Nelson
van Hansen
Ottosen
Ted Hoover
Ross Buffington
R.E.A
Dean P
T.A
North School
Buffalo
Andrew Hansen
Helen Reed
L. J. Dickinson
Ralph Harms
Bierstedt
Lakota
Watkins Plant
Winona
Minn
Sirman Hansens
Ted Struthers
Ringsted
Mesdames Nelsina Hansen
Rasmus Hansen
Rasmus Peterson
Carrie Bonacker
Franz Teeter
Algona
Ross ‘Buffington
Harry Reed
Gordon Hansen
Drusilla
C. H. Christensens
Obituary: Ole Michaelson of Titonka Dies After Illness
Ole Michaelson died March 19 1938 near Titonka Iowa after a long cancer illness at age 55 years 7 months 138 days. He is survived by wife Mary two sons Neil Olvert Donald Duane two daughters Loreng Belle Leola Jean one brother Court of Tacoma and six sisters. Funeral at Titonia Methodist Episcopal church with Rev W L Patterson on March 21 2 pm. Burial Buffalo Township Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Michaelson
Rochester
Olvert Deidrick Michaelson
Parkersburg
Town
Titonka
Iow
Titonia Methodist Episcopal Church
W. L. Patterson
W. A. Schram
Frank Reynolds
Emery Stewart
W. I. Patterson
W. A. ‘Schram
M. E. Larson
Brenry Nelson
Albert Nelson
George Nelson
T. A. Dunmire
Alfred Oesterreaicher
Buffalo Township
Michaelson
Mary
Neil Olvert
Donald Duane
Loreng ‘Belle
Leola Jean
Court Michaelson
Tacoma
Washington
Albert Amelsberg
Thompson
K. W. Spencer
Mason City
B. L. Elwood
Cc. P. Merritt
New Hampton
Harry Powers
Charles City
J. G. Gettis
Buffalo Center
Infant Irma Loeschen Burial At Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Mr and Mrs Albert Loeschen faced the loss of a stillborn baby girl named Irma born Friday afternoon Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 o clock with Rev Kilian leading a prayer service and rites at Immanuel Lutheran church cemetery Swan and Boughton had charge of funeral arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Loeschen
Irma
Rev
Kilian
Treaoth
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Community Notes From Webster City Area
Local notices report illnesses including Charlie Newville with flu and various cold cases. Guests visit from Mason City and Wellsburg. lives, travel, and health of area families listed. Probate, travel to Des Moines, and weekend happenings center on neighbors and relatives around Webster City and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sonnenbergs
Walter Osterman
Lester Callies
Warner H. Beenken
Eugene
Wellsburg
L. B. Larson
Roger
Mason City
Titania
Leroy Hoff
Frank Hoff
Harold Miller
Lee O. ‘Wolfe
Lee
Herman C. Tjarks
Bernard Hench
Ames
Gamble Agency
George Breen
George Higgins
Des Moines
Higgins
Veterans Hospital
Wm. Boyken
Boyken
Frank Carson
Otto DeWall
Enko Smidt
St. James
Minn
Home From Rochester Mrs Will Brandt Returns
Mrs Will Brandt came home earlier this week from Rochester where she has been receiving treatments. She is improving and hoped to continue recovery at home.
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Rochester Mra
Will Brandt
Rochester
Bids Sought for German Township Cemetery Care 1938
Trustees of German Township invite bids for care and addition to German Township Cemetery for 1938. Bids due noon April 4, 1938. Trustees reserve right to reject any and all bids. John Boekelman township clerk. 12 21
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German ‘Township
German Township
John Boekelman
Buffalo Consolidated School Board Reorganized
The Buffalo Consolidated School Board met Monday evening after the school election and reorganized. New members Peter Beenken and W. P. Stenzel were sworn in. George Peterson was elected president, having served longer than any other member. Mrs. Ethel Downe continues as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Buffalo Consolidated School
Peter Beenken
W. P. Stenzel
George Peterson
Ethel Downe
Married in Hibbing Minn Extra
Miss Blanche Hill of Villisea Iowa wed Captain L G Gartner of Titonka Saturday morning March 19 at the Hill home in Hibbing Minnesota The Rev Harry Maunder of the Hibbing Methodist church officiated A wedding breakfast followed and the couple plan to reside in Titonka Iowa after April 1st Mrs Gartner taught in Hibbing schools for 15 years and was active in community affairs Captain Gartner served as CCC chaplain and welfare officer for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hill
Villisea
L. G. Gartner
Titonka
Miss Hill
Hibbing
Minnesota
Harry Maunder
Methodist Church
Minn
Daily Tribune
Blanche M. Hill
L. G. Gartney
Jay F. Knowlton
Gartner
Civilian Conservation Corps
Iowa
Obituary: John Honken of Ringsted Dies at 60
John Honken born April 13 1877 in Hast Friesland Germany came to the United States in 1891 with parents and three brothers. He married Henrietta Gerdes February 28 1900 and had Jennie Henrietta and Daniel. Survived by wife Jennie and brothers Abel and Michael. Funeral from St John Lutheran Ringsted with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Honken
Hast Friesland
Germany
Michael
Jana Honken
Shannon
Ilinois
Henrietta Gerdes
Jennie
Henrietta
Daniel
Honkenwas
Hanken
Abel
Buffalo Center
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Ringsted
Titonka
Henry P. ‘Harms
John K. Harms
Etta Stecker
Chris Brandt
Ed. iRike
Portland Couple Marks 48 Years In Town
Portland residents Mr and Mrs Chas Phelps celebrate 48 years in the town. The Phelpses settled on a farm after moving here more than forty years ago with Mr Phelps arriving 42 years ago and his wife the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Chas, Phelps
Phelps
George Sweyter Seriously Ill at Home North of Town
George Sweyter is gravely ill at his home north of town with flu and pleurisy. As we go to press he remains about the same with a possible slight improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sweyter
Work on basement excavation at Huisinga’s new house
Work began Tuesday on excavating a basement for the new house H Huisinga is building on his lots just north of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Huisinga
District Court News In Brief Algona area term opens with 30 new cases
Algona district court ends new filings for the term starting March 28 with Judge George A. Heald. 19 new law cases and 11 equity cases filed, including Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Co. vs. Algona Grain Co. and several notes and divorces. Local defendants faced fines for intoxication and improper vehicle registration. Jurors from Titania and nearby areas to hear trials. several marriage licenses issued to residents of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
District Court
George A. Heald
Spencer
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Co
A. &. Anderson Dairy Business
Algong Grain Co
Lester Johnson
Tom Trenary
Theo
Weisbrod
Albert Wibben
W. A. Foster
Ted Trunnelle
The
Kunz Grain Co
John R. Smith
Mary K. Sands
Verner Sands
Abbe Doden
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Victor Schulz
Oscar Romer
Prank Krause
Kansas City
Justice Dawson
Della Welter
Lutheran Church Schedule Sunday Services
Sunday School at 1:00 p m. Preaching at 2:00 p m. led by Rev. Boese. Luther League at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boese
Luther League
Methodist Church Notes and Schedule
Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Choir practice 8 00 p m Thursday Epworth League rally West Bend afternoon and evening Supper at church be at 2 30 p m Morning Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Buffingtons home Thursday afternoon United with church by letter or confession of faith may see the pastor Copies of the Upper Room available for the April 1 quarter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
West Bend
Ladies Aid Society
Alice Buffington
Ross Buffington
Town Council Proceedings March 21 1938 Meeting Minutes
A special meeting at 8:00 P M in the clerk's office with Mayor Andrews and councilmen Callies Sartor Hagen Downs and Missal present. The body approved paying interest on water bonds and authorized warrants, signed the Road Extension resolution, authorized $100 payment to Interstate Power Co, arranged sales tax forms, appointed a books audit committee, issued a Bowling Alley license for three months to Bleich, and approved interest on warranty owed to Dr Ball. Meeting adjourned. A L Honken Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Callies
Sartor
Hagen
Downs
Missal
Interstate Power Co
Bleich
Ball
A. L. Honken
Mud Slinging Volunteers Clear Main Street Mud
Workmen and citizens shoveled mud from the main street Thursday and Friday and hauled it away. Plans call for gravel to be dumped near the curb in front of business houses, with business men contributing three dollars each to defray the expenses.
Algona News Highlights From Algona Area Events
Henry Wegener recovering at home after being gored by a bull in Fenton stockyards. Injuries include a cracked neck vertebrae, rescued by Erwin Johnson. Obituary notes P W Christensen of Algona died in Phoenix after a store fire impact. service in Algona and burial in Spencer. Eastern Star to meet May 3 inAlgona with 18 chapters represented. Algona approves new fire truck purchase totaling 6975 with 1100 trade-in. 1938 committees listed for Chamber of Commerce activities. A H Kreszensky new president overseeing 18 committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wegener
Algona
Fenton
Mr. Wegener
J. JH. Jensen
Erwin Johnson
Jensen
Spencer
P. W. Christensen
Phoenix
Arizona
Christensen Brothers
Li. M
Spirit Lake
Uo Algong
Algona Chamber of Commerce
A. H. Kresensky
Community family visits and local travel notes
John Cordes began a basement dig this week. Clarence Schutter and family visited with John Wibben. Carl Fritz and family of Mapleton Minnesota visited Wm Boyken. Wm Brandt and children went to Rochester to see Mrs Brandt after a two week clinic stay and minor operation. Ed Heifmer of Doran and Glen and Cy Heifner of Rothsay left after attending Olvert Michaelson's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cordes
Clarence Schutter
John Wibben
Carl Fritz
Mapleton
Minn
Wm. Boyken
Carl
Ed. Heifmer
Doran
Minnesota
Glen
Cy Heifner
Rothsay
South Dakota
Olvert Michaelson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notices and Fountain Opening
The Legion Auxiliary schedules monthly work and joint business meetings with Hua Peterson and the Breen sisters hosting, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Young hosting in April. A public drinking fountain on Main Street installed by the Auxiliary is now on, offering clear water for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hua Peterson
Jennie
Bostella Mae Breen
Tom Young
Main Street
American Legion Auxiliary
Notice of Titonka Town Election Proclamation
Howard Andrews mayor proclaims the regular biannual town election for Titonka on the last Monday of March the 28th. Voting runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Legion Hall. Offices: Mayor two year term Assessor two year terms Five Councilmen two year terms Treasurer two year term. Dated March 7, 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Andrews
Titonka
Legion Hall
Tronka
Dr Sartor Withdraws From Chizeng Town Ticket
Dr Sartor withdraws his name from the Chizeng Town Ticket. He has long served on the town council and contributed thoughtful work as Councilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre ‘Sartor
Chizeng
Sartor
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Bonacker Food
Doan News
Joe Kline
Emil Prussman
Webster City
Charlie Newville
Notich
District Court News
Lutheran Church Notes
Doan
Council Proceedings
Algona News
Legion Auxiliary Notes
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