Weekly Activities Of Public Schools Report
The weekly school bulletin highlights May events at the Methodist residence with Baccalaureate, Class Day on May 12 and Commencement on May 13. It tracks grade by grade activities from kindergarten to seventh and eighth, noting perfect spellings, May baskets, flower decorating, science topics such as air pressure, math geometry, and literature readings, plus a playful hoboes-on-field-trip prank by the fourth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theourth
Larry Boyken
Shirley “Remillard
Plum “Creek
Shirley
Angeline
Alfred
Amy
Doris
Roger
Anna
Eugene
Wilbur
Ellssworth
Huey
Reading
Calla Thaxter
Maryland
Henry van Dyke
Marc Moore Named Deputy Sheriff in Algona
Marc Moore of Algona was named deputy sheriff to succeed Ralph Lindhurst who recently enlisted in the army for overseas service. Moore, a lifelong Algoma resident and son of Mr and Mrs Milton J Moore, began work May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Moore
Algona
Ralph Lindhurst
Moore
Lfelong
Algoma
Milton J. Moore
Brard
Senior Class Play at Wesley High Auditorium
The senior class play Black Phantoms will be presented at the high school auditorium Wednesday night May 18. Participants include Delores Sherman Donnadelle Haynes Verla Johnson Frank Richter Thayer Mullin Edward Johnson and Gerald Studer. Other events listed are the junior senior banquet May 6 at Al Bona country club, baccalaureate May 17, class night May 19 and commencement May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Whsley
Delores Sherman
Donnadelle Haynes
Verla Johnson
Frank Richter
Thayer Mullin
Edward Johnson
Gerald Studer
al- Bona Country Club
Boy's model airplane flies away rewards offered
Up to Pho Ai Warren Ryan living near Chin nell built a small model airplane wall that took wings and flew away. It headed northwest and climbed higher. Warren tried to foster it but lost sight. A reward is offered for the safe return of the plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pho Ai
Warren
Ryan
Chinnell
Rygn
Many More Men Left Friday for Military Duty
A list of men from Algona and surrounding towns who departed Friday to join the army is provided by the Joint Selective Service Board. Names span Algona Burt Whittemore Madison Mo Marlborough and many others across Iowa Minnesota Missouri Maryland Illinois Wisconsin and Illinois with towns including Bancroft Lakota Titonka Swea City Corwith and Corwith among others. The roster features dozens of individuals led by Carroll Owen Melvin Miner John Delm Donald Betz Joe Dunhisky and Dennis Hegarty plus many more in this regional mobilization effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Army
Joint Selective Service Board
Carroll Qwen
Melvin Miner
John Delm
Donald Betz
Joe Dwhuski
Dennis ‘Hegarty
Edward Pogue
Verne ‘Gorstad
John Miller
Edward Schraner
Burt
Clarence Hull
Sexton
Richard i Shellmyer
Elmer Fred- Vickgon
Rudolph Hahn
Bernard Bell
Harold Heinrich
Harvey ‘Mergen
Frederick Fish
Elmer Ruhnke
Whittemore
Archie Thompson
Madison
Albert Harms
Donald McCleish
Lloyd :Godfredson
Bancroft
Lestey Eden
Heilmer Brenken
Herman Wagner
John Isebrand
Titonka
Raymond Meyer
John Ukena
John Bosma
Lakota
George Merron
Austin
Minn
Chester ‘Farrington
Bode
Verl Banskin
Harley Haynes
John Cosgrove
Rudolf Airdman
Harm Meyer
Paul Garman
Edwin Haynes
Wesley
Vincent ‘Bertels
Laddonia
Herbert Schmit
Clifton I DeBates
Armstrong
Clifford ‘House
Fenton
Forest Ross
Moline
Ill
James Wempe
Henry Behnke
Elmhurst
Douglas Briggs
Iingston
Montana
Harnest Schallar
St. Peters
Louis Witstham
Pontiac
William Weir
Chicago
Martin Thompson
Thompson
John Boskhoalt
Red Cross Home Nursing Seeks Volunteers For May Course
The Red Cross home nursing division seeks women and girls to assist in child care during the six week course starting in May. Volunteers may drive afternoons Tuesday and Friday, with enrollment through Ann Hamstreet, the volunteer instructor. Those unable to pay may contact Hamstreet. enrolled participants must bring 60 cents for a course book and may pay a 1 dollar registration fee at registration or first lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ann Hamstrest
Good Hope Lutheran Church Hosts May Events
Good Hope Lutheran Church holds Divine services at 10 30 a m May 10 with a Hawk Eye Federation Luther League rally at St James Magon City. Registration starts 10 a m. rally attendees to meet by 11 30. No Sunday School. confirmation instruction Saturday 9 p m to 12 noon. ladies aid meets Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
M. A. Schulz
Hawk Eye Federation
The
Luther League
St. James Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid
Custodians Meet in West Bend Last Kossuth Season
Kossuth county custodians and their wives gathered in West Bend on Saturday for the season finale with C.10. Miller presiding. Lunch was served at the Franklin Hotel. A picnic is planned for May 23 at Algona. William Coulter of Goldfield and Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Hansen of Algona attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
West Bend
Kossuth County
Miller
Franklin Hotel
iAlgona
William Coulter
Goldfield
Magnus Hansen
Hagle Grove
Americanism Sunday Observed Urged for May 17
J A Philips of Algona eighth district Americanism chairman urges churches in the county to observe Americanism Sunday on May 17. State Adjutant J Laird of Des Moines has outlined programs for the occasion, available by writing to him in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Philips
Algona
American Legion
Oj. Laird
Es Moines
Des ‘Moines
Woden Cooperatives Meet At Community Hall
Woden cooperative societies including Farmers Elevator Company IK and JH Oil Company and Woden Farmers Creamery held a joint meeting at the community hall Monday evening. Speakers included H E Kneger head of the Farmers Elevator Service Co of Town and Hancock County agricultural agent. Refreshments were served by the Woden Band Mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden Co-Operatives
Woden
Cooperative Soccieties of
Farmers Elevator Company
Ik, & JH. O11
Woden i Farmers Creamery
HE. L. '‘Kneger
Farmers Elevator Service Co
Town
Hancock County Agricultural Ageen
Don Michaelson Writes From Army Life 1942
Don Michaelson describes Army life in California during April 1942. He notes weather, friendships with fellow soldiers, impending stripes, a transfer of 67 men to Port Ord, dental visits, purchases, and plans to attend a Bing Crosby appearance. He mentions an IQ test result of 138, aims to become corporal, and asks for letters from Leola, Herb, Acky, and Lindy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamp Roberts
California
Leola
Herb
Acky
Lindy
Bart
O. i
Lorena
Port Ordis
Panama
Australia
Bing Crosby
Dilly
Don
Wolves Captured by Leon men Near Timber Area
A trio including Homer, Fletcher, and Worth Chassain of Leon captured a small grey timber wolf pack in the local timber area, reporting the discovery and securing two wolves tagged for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer ,Fletcher
Worth Chassain
Leon F
Whittemore Man West Bend Lady Killed in Crash
An Iowa auto train collision killed two in an early morning crash near West Bend. Prideres, 27, of Whittemore, and Mrs. Mantz, 55, of West Bend, perished when a car driven by George Faber of West Bend failed to stop for a northbound Rock Island train. The incident tied the county’s fatality toll to five. Neighbors heard the train whistle and speculated sun glare may have blinded the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willtemere Catholic Church
Tryin Frideres
George Faver
West ‘Bend
Prideres
Faber
West Bend
Mantz
Regina ‘Bauman
Margaret Faber
George
Sassuth
May canning demonstrations for Kossuth women begin month
During May the women of Kossuth County may attend open canning demonstrations of fruits and vegetables. The events, part of the Food for Victory program, cover water bath canning, pressure canning, hot packing, and storage prep. Demonstrations run 1:30 p.m. at various township locations from May 5 through May 29, with many townships and venues listed and urged to bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Greenwood
Ramsey
iBoncroft Publi
Ledyard
Lincoln
Lakota
Buffalo
Titonka Schoal
Seneca Township
Seneca
Lolts Creak
Lutheraga
Prairie Township
Abert Johnson
Wesley Township
Esther Show
Garfield Township
R. B. Berninghaus
Springfield
Wenton
German Township
C. Schnucker
Cresco
Irvington
Algona High
Hebron
Center School
Union Township
Good,Hope Church
Swea
Harrison
Burt
Portland
Grant Township
Grant
Whittemore
Hagle
Immanuel Lutheran Services and Luther League Rally
Immanuel Lutheran led by Pastor Wi Plang announces German service at 10 30 a m on Sunday May 10 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30. Luther League invited to Spring Rally at St James Church 502 Sixth St Mason City Rev Mall pastor services 11 a m registration 10 30 a m Ascension Day May 14 Waeglish gengiees at 8 p m Friday May 15 choir rehearsal at 7 00 p m Typing paper at the Topic lomice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran
Wi. Plang
Pour Miles Maat
Ong
Thonky
The
Luther League
St. James Church
Sixth St
Mason City
Mall
Titonka Band Mothers Club Reorganized A Meeting
A Thursday school meeting elected officers for the Titonka Band Mothers Club including president Mrs Homer Downs view president Mrs Fred Adamson secretary Mrs Miles Repilherd treasurer Mrs Mary Ovatorrelehur and publicity chairman Mrs Ray Dudlong. Plans for a reorganization and band promotion were discussed and a teaser was found to be available inviting community interest and notices to Orme of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Band Mothers
Homer Downs
Fred Adamson
Miles Repilherd
Mary Ovcatorrelehur
Baireman
Ray Dudlong
Orme
Tive
Algona Attorney Turns to Farming Life
Mautice C. McMahon, who has run a law office in Algona, closed the office May 1 and will devote his entire time to farming. He is a former county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Mautice C. "McMahon
McMahon
Tike hot bed in supervisor race
Twenty six Kosgoth residents filed for nomination in the Jing Primaries before the deadline Saturday. Incumbent treasurer Pearson and incumbent auditor Kinsey have no opposition. Most offices show one Republican and one Democrat candidate. recorder and coroner feature multiple contenders. The county recorder race pits Dooley and Walker (Democrats) against Sherman Potter (Republican). Democratic county coroner hopefuls include Evans, Meyer, and Bancroft. Bourne and Schultz also seek Republican tickets. Attorney candidates include Miller (Republican) and Winkel (Democrat). District races feature six candidates for the fifth district supervisor with both parties represented. Incumbent Fraser faces opposition in the first district. Luverne Republican challenger Glapsaddle and Katharine Melvoy are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosgoth
Ic. W. Pearson
B.&. Kinsey
Recorder
J. J. Dooley
Clara Walker
Sherman Potter
Algona
R. A. Evans
H. D. Meyer
iDy
T. I. Ean
Thepublican
Ray Oesterreieher
Titonka
J. Ic. Shaw
Wesley
W. A. Schram
Myron GL. Johnson
Swea City
Meiken
Frank Bauer
John Fraser Lint Algona
wPrande
iGlapsaddle
Luverne
Katharine Melvoy
Nresent Genk
Methodist Church Activities Include Banquet and Services
Doan Thorn will be no service at Doan Sunny. Members and friends are invited to attend Mother's Day service at Mionka and the baccalaureate and morning worship scheduled for May 7. The evening banquet features Mrs. Bishop of Algona as speaker. tickets are 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop of
Algona
Doan Thorn
Doan Sunny
Doan Church
Mionka
Defense Bonds Pledges Sought Friday in Local Townships
Residents across Ramsey German Parkland and Buttes Trownships and the Town of Konka are urged to attend at the American Legion Hall on Friday between 7 and 11 pm to pledge defense bonds and stamps for 1942. Totals for districts include Ramsey 39000 German 44000 Portland 40000 Buffalo 45000 Totonka 419000 county goal 2000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
German
Parkland
Buttes
Titanics
American Legion Hall
Konka
Veryiame
Hr. A. French
Totonka
Portland
Buffalo
iDvery
U.S
Lakota Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Forgery
Roland Gabel, 28, operated a Lakota produce station and was given a suspended ten year sentence at the Andmosa reform school by Judge G. W. Stillman. Costs totaled $22.40, parole to the state board of parole, and a $1000 appeal bond. Sheriff Cogley arrested Gabel at Rake in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilakota
Roland Gabel
Lakota
Andmosa
Ray Miller Buys Large Farm Near Buffalo Center
Ray Miller completed purchase of a 410 acre Chicago Stock Farm west of Buffalo Center from Equitable Life Insurance Co with sale by Andrew Petersen. The Miller family plans to move March first and assumes possession immediately. The well improved property includes a modern house, 60x180 barn, cartle barn, two corn cribs, hog house, poultry houses, machine shed, and more, on paved highway No 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Miller
Chicago
Buffalo Center
He Miller
Oplace
Equstable Life Insurances Co
Andrew Petersen
Hilonka
Bancroft
Two Sons in World War One and Four Registered
Wesley family service record shows two sons enlisted in the navy during World War I. Cornelius served on the Arizona off New York coast and died in fall 1914, Julius served overseas and returned unharmed. In 1941 Harold joined the army at Camp Bowle, Leander joined the navy, Otto and Louis remained on the farm, with their father. Henry Adam and jdullug registered on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Harodd Qulisied
Camp Bowle
Leander
Pacific Ocean
Otto
Louis
Big Spring
Henry
Adam
Jdullug
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Keith
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Sarl
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Ackerson
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