Rex Austin Marries Myrtle Larson in Galena Illinois
Rex A Austin of Pitanka Iowa marries Myrtle Larson daughter of Geo Larson of Portland township at M church in Galena Illinois last Thursday May 4 at 11 am. They depart by car for Titonka to begin life on the Wheeler homestead in Buffalo township joining many local well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
H. Rex Austin
Pitanka
Iowa
Myrtle Larson
Geo. Larson
Portland Township
Grant
Illinois
Austin Jett
Titonka
Wheeler
Buffalo Township
Austin
County Conventions Name Delegates At Algona Meeting
County conventions selected two delegates per county for the state convention to decide wet and dry issues. Senator Geo W Patterson of Burt was the dry delegate and George Moulton of Ledyard the wet delegate. Ballots will show wet and dry options plus for or against the amendment. A dry vote means support for all dry delegates statewide and a wet vote supports all wet delegates. A baby boy, Daniel Eugene Bonacker, arrived to Mr and Mrs Amos Bonacker, fourth son. Dr H I Torgersen had a subcutaneous operation at Park Hospital Mason City and is recovering. Egg grade terminology is being clarified in conferences with buyers and agriculture officials to standardize grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jgsna
Algona Plehead
Geo, W. Patterson
Burt
George Moulton
Farmer
Ledyard
Daniel Eugene Bonacker
Amos Bonacker
Daniel Eugene
H. I. Torgersen
the Park Hospital
Mason City
Department of Agriculture
Lutheran Church Notes Highlight Regional Lutheran Meet
The Hawkeye Federation and Other League of A I held a Sunday meeting in Roosevelt School auditorium with about 500 attendees. The next meet will be in Britt, Iowa, and the general meeting is set for August 1 1983 in Mondovi Wisconsin. Ladies hosts and weekly Sunday School activities were noted with services next Sunday at 10:00 AM and Sunday School at 9:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Federation
A. I. Or
Whch
Arthur Rike
Mond-du-, Ac
Wisconsin
Wan. Tjaden
Bonne Thuter
Unday
Moriarty schools elect Wilma Laraan-Wasson superintendent
Mrs Wilma Laraan-Wasson of Titonka was elected superintendent of Ye Moriarty schools Moriarty New Mexico. She had taught three years as assistant superintendent and is a Titonka high school and State University of Iowa alumna. The Mtonka Telephone Company directors approved a five percent dividend for stockholders of record as of June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homis Moriarty
Wilma Laraan-Wasson
Wm. Laraan
Titonka, Town
Ye Moriarty
Moriarty
New, Mexico
Wasson
Titonka
State University of
Towa
President Roosevelt Reaches Nation with Thanks
The president thanks the nation for good will poured into the White House after his Sunday night statement about his stewardship in office. The message was delivered Monday night to recognize public support and expressions of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
White House
D.P
Willie Molter Dies From Sleeping Sickness At Age Two
Willie Molter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Molter, died Monday at 2:30 am after a one week illness from sleeping sickness. He would have turned three in July. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with burial in Mason City cemetery. The Molters recently lost Miss Bruns, and friends extend sympathy in their grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Molter
Willie
Dick Molter
Mason City
Allan Lamoreux Burned When Gasoline Ignited On Him
Allan Lamoreux suffered burns to the ears mouth chin and chest Saturday forenoon after a gasoline can used to revive embers ignited his clothing. A bystander wrapped his coat around him and he was quickly aided and should recover without lasting injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Lamoreux
Hagen
Allan
Wayne
Alan
Portland Area Social Roundup and Local Events
A district meeting was held at the Claude Sigsbee home Tuesday. Several Portland residents attended social events including weddings, dinners, and plays. Notable incidents include Clarence Watson being injured when struck by a grader truck between Sexton and Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland News
Claude Sigsbee
Hd Collison
Ayahire
Wratt Stotts
Claude Sigabee
Gordon Hansen
Geo. Larson
Local notes and births mark April entries in Algona area
A string of items notes light snowfall, several births to local families in April, land values from thirty years ago, and local civic life. births include a boy to Mr and Mrs John Prank on April 18, a girl to Mr and Mrs Mount Thomas on April 28, two boys to Mr and Mrs Harry Harma on April 16, and a girl to Mr and Mrs Claus DeBoer on April 28. Community updates cover an accident, a land claim notice in North Dakota, a milking machine purchase, a funeral in Sioux City, and a jail express robbery in Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harma
Claus DeBoer
Landford Emmons
Ben Reed
Algona Advance
Henry Panuhuk
Dubuque
Alderman Breen
Wesley
Hoss Shay
Chas
Betbsameng
Fred Banda
German Township
J. F. Fisher
Beresford
Cornelius Breen
Hie
North Dakota
Will Davis
August Leeck
Sioux City
M. McDermott
M. D. Emmons
John Peterson
Britt Express
Lakota Merchant Ends His Life in Basement Suicide
R. F. Smith a Lakota pioneer merchant died from a gun wound believed to be self inflicted. Health problems anddespondency due to asthma and lung disease were noted. He left a wife, one son R. F. Smith, two daughters Mrs J W Dawson of Eugene Minn and Mrs G B Hettland of Buffalo Center, four grandchildren, a sister, four brothers and his mother. Funeral services were held today at Lakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. W. Dawson
Eucelsior
Minn
Mra. G. B. Hettland
Buffalo Center
Lakota
Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Wesley Farmer Silas Skow
Silas Skow prominent young farmer from Wesley died Friday evening after a hogs loading mishap at Wesley stock yards. He was caught between wagon and loading chute while trying to catch a fugitive hog, sustaining fatal injuries. He leaves a wife and a five year old son. Skow was a well known community leader and church worker, active in charitable efforts and local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas
Hylig
Wesley
Wesley Unj
Skow
Jorgen
Alina Jollingon
Titanics
Meadowlark Varieties In Iowa Fields And Habits
The meadowlark, common in Iowa, winters across the state with Western and eastern variants seen in different regions. Distinguishing marks include a yellow throat and black breast crescent in males, with females smaller and more mottled. They feed largely on insects and seeds, nest on the ground, and help control grasshoppers. Incubation lasts about 14 to 17 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fish and ‘Game Department
Methodist Church Notes and Upcoming Events
Last Sunday the Algona pastor preached at Algona and Rav C V Hulse preached at Titonka. The Dry Convention at Algona Monday drew a large crowd. Sunday is Mother’s Day and many will attend church. The W H M S program was postponed due to rain and a new date will be announced. We ask about Sunday school participation and church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Rav
C. V. Hulse
Titonka
W. H. MS
Poppy Day Observed by Legion Auxiliary Titania
Legion Auxiliary Titania announces Poppy Day on May 27 ahead of Memorial Day with Anna Rippentrop leading the Poppy Committee. The unit gauges broad community support, notes poppies crafted by disabled veterans earning wages, and outlines plans including pantomimes and Memorial activities across eight Kossuth County units. Memorial Sunday is May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania
Anna ‘Rippentrop
Breen Unt
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Aran
Antone Sorensen
Arle Dt
Raymond F. Bonacker
Martha Bonacker
Carrie
Beth Bonacker
Estelle Blanchard
Geneva Sorensen
Loulee
Algona
Esther Askin
Ft. Dodge
Mitonka
Kossuth County
Myrtoh Skelley
Odi Gy. Berg
Americanism Committee
Martha Bonackér
Fidac
Pidac
iOur Community Service Committee
Falk
Iowa State College to Host Custodian Training School
Custodians, firemen, and janitors from private buildings and gable school will attend a four day session at Iowa State College Ames from June 13 to 16. Sponsored by the Engineering Extension Service, it aims to discuss economy in maintenance and the care of electrical equipment, tire hazards, shrubs, lawns, and school sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Engineering Extension Service
Iowa
Local names and dates in Turbulent Iowa notice snippet
Fragmentary list of names and dates tied to Iowa towns such as Titonka Swea City Lakota Turb and 1930s years. Includes partial entries of individuals like Dick Franzen Loyal Gingrich Harold Breen and Fred Henkep with scattered references to planting advice on weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Mayland
Ttonka
Towa
Hansen
Swea City
Lows
Dick Franzen
Holko Bruna
Titonka
Iowa
Martin Asche
Lakota
Loyal Gingrich
Lowe Dick Motter
Mason City
Gee, Higgins
Pitonka
Gong
Fred Henkep
Mtonka
Harold Breen
Waring
Tows
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rex Austin
Galena, Ill
Miag
Geo
W Patterson
Moulton
George Larson
Joe Zanke
Letha Mann
Blanche McFarland
Ringsted
Portland
Tom Ellery
Martin Larson
Geneva
Charley
Larson
Harley
Argon
Bewleh
Lauretta
Dean Ladies Aid
Gathie Hood
Raul
Minnot Trunkhill
Marilyn
Tony Jandal
John Trunkhil
Titonica
Hex Agatin Avers
Galena i
Ward Austin
Wong
Canada
Sexton
Clarence Watson
Clarence
Tigedy
John Isebrand
John Prank
Mount ‘Thomas
A.M. Hetfner
Ericho
T. M. Hetfner
Hetfner
Jericho
Hollis H. Bucklin
Waterloo
Kenofieck and Garment
Belmond
L. Colgan
W. J. Denton
Carl Doege
Woden
Lown
AKOTA
R. Smith
of Titonka High School
Tiger House
Robert ST. Clair
Erma Lowrie Yami
Sophia Mrs. Murdock
MacIntosh Arthur Hale Oswald Kerins
Peggy van Ess Thompson
Mystery Woman
Tiger Man
Edithmae Budlong
Mervyn
Margaret
Callies
Elsie Kuchenreuther
Donald Banta
Lester Eden
Arlo Larson
Vernelle Zwiefel
Edward Sathoff
Viola Rike
Mystery Manor
Northwestern Press
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Meadowlark
Methodist Church
Legion Auxiliary
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