Iwea City petitions power company buyout plan
A local petition circulates urging Iwea City to negotiate with Interstate Power Co to purchase its distribution system. The town would buy power at wholesale and resell to residents, a model used for years in Burt. The report also notes a Milton school board teaching twist and a quirky job application letter from a self described maiden with auburn hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwea City
Interstate Power Company
Burt
Milton
van Buren County
Public Pays The Bill Old Baltimore Home Opens To Public
A historic Baltimore home once tied to Wally Simpson is now held by a private corporation and opened for visitors at 600 cents per prowl. Promoters suggest British royal links if she were queen, with lingering speculation about motives. Two American Legion posts in Appleton Minnesota and Bearcat post request action against state Legion leader for remarks opposing the People’s Lobby. Bearcat post condemns the broadcast as partisan, citing constitutional limits, while Appleton members note Governor Bengon’s affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wally Simpson
Britain
Lincoln's Daughter-In-Law Dies at 90 in Estate Move
The widow of Abraham Lincoln's son Robert died aged 90 leaving an estate over a million dollars. The 1858 Lincoln Douglas Senate race left Lincoln unable to pay campaign assessment until after the election, illustrating how finances shift across generations in this country.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
I Robert
Senate
Stephen A. Douglas
Public Debt Figures Highlight Owed Amounts
The piece notes federal debt at BB billions and other government units at 19 billions, equating to roughly 415 dollars per person. It mentions a contract award to Rickless for work on the Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.m
Rickless
The
Reformed Church
Mid-Continent Petroleum Station Promotes Lubrication Service
The station offers complete repair and lubrication for transport and industry. Modern service center features D X gas and 700 motor oil, with expert staff ready to assist. Owner W H Rickles invites inquiries and calls to move any load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickless
W. H. Ricklefa
Local Social Notes From Titonka Area News
Sunday visits fill the week as families and friends travel between Lakota, Mason City, Algona, Garner and Des Moines. The column lists gatherings at homes, church events, hospital news, a senior class play, and multiple travel updates including visits by relatives, health notes, a Major project on a residence, and coronation anticipation in England. Notable names include Breen, Koppen, Miller, Dunmite, Behnke, Hagen, Hansen, Pendergadt, and Nelson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Gay
Dorothy Join
Newton
George Parker
Frances
Rochester
Charlie Newvilles
Clarence Cooper
Myrna ‘Rae
Mia
Cooper
Knute Noag
Forest City
Lois Heifner
Des Moines
Amelia Rike
Forrest
Hast Chain
Minnesota
Ernest Hansen
Wm. Mayland
Ben Meyer
Marjorie
Dick Sloper
Henry Meyer
J. H. Bleich
Johnette
Pierre Sartor
Mary Oesterreicher
Louis
Mason City
Dowd Smith
Portland Township
Dick Jensen
Algona
Kossuth Hospital
Mike Bauman
Titonia
Iowa City
W. L. Patterson
Douglas
Homer
Cedar Rapids
Arnold Gray
Richard Arline
Lois
Dorothy
Lloyd
Kamrar
Gray
F. Huisman
Emma Kreuger
Hansen
Hutchins
Titonka
Intermill
Frank Wisher
Amy Jéan
Russell
Monona
Iowa
Mary Kahlstorf
Homer Downs
Richard i
Robert
Charles Downs
Wesley
Britt
C. Heifner
W. E. Behnke
Whittemore
Behnke
Kansas City
Fred Adamson
Clarion
Adamson
Goyal Phillips
Phillips
Ida Miller
Ray Oesterreicher
Cedar Falls
Leota
Art Hansen
New Hartford
H. ©. Torgerson
Lizzie Tobin
Waseca
J. J. Cosgrove
George Holtzbauer
Lorraine, Tierney
Craig Tierney
J. D. Breen
Hycrett Rippentrop
Burt
Dick Meyer
Rippentrop
Miller
Herbert Nelson
Gon Arden Dale
Oley Michaelson
Michaelsons
Emma Heltner
Co. V. Pendergadt
Betty Kokesh
Mankato
Kenneth Arnett
Arnett
Robert Clemans
Emmetsburg
H.l Olemans
Joe Morrow
Mitchell
South Dakota
Morrow
Dorothy Olemans
L. D. Prewitt
Kee
Wolfe
Prewitt
Waterloo
Tuyaka
Thoga
Rex Austin
Mercy Hospital
Jerry Schutter
England
America
Canada
Community Mothers Day Gathering and Local Notices
Mrs Harms received many gifts on Mothers Day as family from several towns attended. Several local events follow including Mite Box opening at Mrs R L Krantz home, German Valley school picnic, nine months term next year with Miss Myrtle Anna, and a list of Titonka School pupils. Community clubs hosted meetings and birthdays, with teachers honored at dinners and picnics throughout Titonka area.
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Dick Harms
Henry Harmg
Edward Harms
Fred Stell
Donald
Joan
Carol Ann
Charley City
C. G. Winter
Gerald
Deloris
Mason City
Jerry Willis
Vernon
Russell
Marvin
Rosalyn
Wesley
Ralph Harms
Mabel Christensen
John Harms
Titonia
Harms
Womens Home Missionary Saciery
R. L. Krantz
German Valley
Myrtle Anna
Robert Hoekelman
Evelyn Schutter
Clarence Loats
Alvin Gray
Harry Schutter
Gertrude Gigler
Katie Gigler
Arlene Gray
Hans DeVries
Marvella Bruns
Vernon Schutter
Arnold J Helmers
Date Helmers
Troyce ‘Bruns
Lois Gray
Arlene Helmers
DeVries
Amos Bonacker
Anna Ladd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guardians of Travel Funds
Titonka Savings Bank
Mid-Continent Petroleum Station
W. H. Rickless
Prop
Alc
Nook Picing
Maxwell House
Go Cn
Euve
Bros
Mier Martyn
Montagme
Miag
Mardaret Gallien
Delma Henderedh
Anth
Miss’ Badd
Hte
Brootlyn
George Breen
Peter Koppen
Lakoth
Hazel Miller
Wm. Stevetts
Dea Moiney
O. H. Miller Home
Boston
Clarence Smith
Aow Ronnie
Iowa Falls
Donald Bacon
Mra
Crary Helfer
Ina Lee
Mark Bacon
Herman Franzen
Tyke Theatre
Anton Pannhuk
Garner
Anton
Mooy Man Mineral Products Company
Hart Mullarkey
Lakota
Frank Hagen
Melvern Craven
Gwendolyn
Mullarkeys
Fred Hagen
E. A. Hansen
Rudd
C. J. Hansen
D. H. Kulp
Hmmatsburg
Parkersburg
Walter Anderson
Sainley
Elizabeth Brown
Amog Bonacker
Florence Nelson
Woodburn
Oregon
Ernest Nelson
Bonnie Jou
Nelson
Soren ‘Nelsons
Florence
Sophus
Royal Oak
Michigan
Amog Bonackers
Bonacker
Soren Nelson
Lemuel Stockwell
Elizabeth Kennedy Waso
Mesdames
Wm, Rickless
Raymond Bartlett
L. B. Larson
Raymond Koestler
Clarine Johnson
Marguerite Beck
Mabel Tutton
Dorothy Weaver
Doris Amundsen
Lena Madsen
Sara Higby
Margaret Lee
Titonka School
Lester Callies
Harold Gartner
Clifford Krantz
Hol
Sathoff
Edward Boyken
Buffalo “Boosters
Loreena Jands
Betty
Dorothy Budlong
Harold Miller
Foodmarket
Ares
Royal Anne Cherries
Hite
Napmtha
Monarch
Heinz Baby Food
Bill’s
Atwood
Tolenns
W. H. Stott
Hills Bros
Dreft
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