Seniors Enjoy Arnolds Park and Graduation Week
The THS senior class spent a fun day at Arnolds Park with rides including the roller coaster and loop the loop, followed by a solemn baccalaureate. Class Night featured prophecy, wills and letters while graduation will occur at the high school with Charles Miller delivering the commencement address. Juniors decorate for Class Night and anticipate seniors’ wills amid semester tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolds Park
Rev. Schulz
Charles Miller
Albia
Iowa
Court Sentences Son. Father Dies In Court Room
Judge T. G. Garfield sentences Alexander Gabel of Clarion, 26, to six months for truck theft. In the moment of sentence, the elder Fred Gabel, 67, collapses and dies of a heart attack in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Garfield
Alexander Gabel
Clarion
Fred Gabel
Stolen Photo From Grinnell Studio Report
A thief shattered the Grinnell studio window last week and stole a picture of Mil dred Brown that hung on display. No other items were taken. Investigators have not released any further information about the missing photograph or the person responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seligman
Grinnell
Mildred Brown
Miss Brown
Elderly Wesley woman dies after illness in 88th year
Mrs. Katherine Hildman 88 of Wesley died Wednesday evening from heart disease. Funeral 9 AM Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial in St. Joseph's cemetery. Survived by six sons and five daughters, with numerous grandchildren. Attendees traveled from multiple towns including Campbell's Port Ayrshire and Morgan Minnesota. Mr. Hildman and a son John preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Katherine ‘Hildman
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father A. J. Wagener
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Lawrence
Clare
John Hildman
Raymond Hildman
Britt
Robert Kirschbaum
Ayrshire
Linus Simon
Campbell's Port
Wisconsin
George
Edward
Mathias
Anthony Hildman
Joe ‘Hildman
Anna Muehe
Irvington
Katherine Simon
Peter Kirschbaum
Joe Wisenbarth
Morgan
Minn
Pauline Hildman
Morgan, ‘Minn
J. B. Muehe
Ruth
John
Joe ‘Halbmatter
Wayne
Robert Awe
Hampshire, Ill
Susan Lindenschmidt
Chicago
Urban Neuroth
Marlene
Gilmore City
Delmar Pommerening
Iron in Diet Substitutes for Sulfur and Molasses
Ruth Seaton Hicks promotes iron rich foods as a modern substitute for old tonics. Hees, whole grains, legumes, greens, and dried fruits supply iron, with liver and other meats ranking high. Calf liver is noted for building red blood cells while other livers offer value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Hees
Doan and Epworth Church Plans May Bible School
Methodist Episcopal church notices announce Sunday services at 11 and 9 30, Sunday school at 10 30, Epworth League at 7 30 p m, and a two week Bible school starting May 27 from 9 to 11 a m with 10 cents admission. Families with multiple children may pay 5 cents each. Doan community invites its children to attend at Titonia church and Doan Ladies Aid meets Thursday at Mrs Ross Buffington’s home. World Service Commission year closes Friday with contributions welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
DOAN
Ladies Aid Society
Ross Buffington
Titonia
World Service Commission
Christian Church
Gold Found at Bloomfield Gravel Pit
At the Farmington Gravel Company's Bloomfield pit gold and mercury were discovered. Experiments are under way to determine if the metals can be extracted commercially, suggesting the town may find gold in gravel pits rather than in the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phar
Farmington Gravel Company
Bloomfield
Womens Chorus to Sing at Mason City Meet June 1
The Kossuth county rural women’s chorus will enter a district chorus tournament on June 1 in Mason City led by director Mrs. V. K. Rising. Arthur Todd of Stephens College will judge, with a grand ensemble of four numbers at day’s end.
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Kossuth County
Mason City
Ruth Seaton ‘Hicks
Iowa
Arthur Todd
Stephens College
Columbia
Kossuth
V. K. Rising
Algona
Clarence Osborn
Fenton
County Farm Bureau
Titonka
P.T.A
Swea City
Seneca
Lone Rock
Grant Consolidated School
Burt
Bill Clemans Weds Ruth Thatcher in Sioux City Ceremony
Bill Clemans, brother of Bob Clemans of the Topic, married Ruth Thatcher of West Bend after a double ring ceremony conducted by Dr. Harr Roadman at his home. Attendants were Kellogg Wells of Ponca. The bride, a West Bend High School graduate and Morningside College alumna, taught English and Dramatics at Coleridge Nebraska. The groom, a Morningside graduate, taught at Arnolds Park. The couple resided at Arnolds Park and planned a summer move to Boulder Colorado for Bill to attend the State University of Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clemans
West Bend
Bill ‘Clemans
Bob Clemans
Sioux City
Ruth Thatcher
Charles Thatcher
Harr 'H. Roadman
Morningside College
Roadman
Kellogg Wells
Ponca
Nebraska
Schutter and Vandusseldorf Wed in Woden Presbyterian Parsonage
Miss Lillie Schutter of Wesley and Engle Vandusseldorf of Britt were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at four o'clock in a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. Henry Kruse officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Jack Olthoff. The couple will reside on a farm five miles southwest of Woden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Schutter
Engle Vandusseldorf
Woden
Wesley
Engle Vandusseldorp
Britt
Presbyterian
Henry Kruse
Jack Olthoff
Back Again Kenneth Gott Released From Jail
Kenneth Gott of Knoxville was freed from jail then returned a few nights later to visit former associates. When no one answered, he began kicking in jailhouse wine windows and was quickly re admitted for a longer stay than planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gott
Knoxville
First Season Fish Story Shows Double Catch
Hd Groinert of Fenton started the season strong by catching two fish at once on a single hook, with two witnesses to verify the feat. The tale marks the season’s opening and hints at more notable catches to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hd Groinert
Fenton
Titonka Stores Close For Decoration Day Observance
Titonka stores will close Thursday May 28 from noon until 4 p.m for a school picnic and Thursday May 30 from 10 a.m. for Decoration Day. The post office follows the same hours with only one mail delivery on Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Evelyn Olson Woden Weds Frank Callies in Faithful Ceremony
Miss Evelyn Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Olson Woden united in marriage with Frank Callies son of Mr and Mrs Robert Callies Titanksa on Wednesday at the bride's home. The setting featured apple and plum blossoms tulips and ferns under a pink and blue arch. Rev S Gjerde of Hauge Lutheran Grant township performed the ceremony with music by Mrs Carl Callies and selections by Charlotte Gust Forest City. The bride wore a blue organza gown with lace yoke and puffed sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Olson
John Olson
Woden
Frank Callies
Robert ‘Callies
Titanksa
Shirley
Sharon Callies
5. Gjerde
Hauge Lutheran Church
Grant Township
Carl F. ‘Callies
Wagner
Charlotte Gust
Forest City
Gang
Mendelssohn
Wedding in Titonka Ends With Delicous Lunch for Kin
The ceremony featured a white Bible with pink sweet peas, a wreath, and a ring ceremony. Bride from Winnebago and Hancock schools, groom a tank wagon operator for K J Co. They return from a wedding trip and reside in a new Titonka home with local relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman Twenton
Lehman
John Olson
Winnebago
Hancock
Buffalo Center
Waldorf College
Buffalo Consolidated School
O11 Co
Titonka
Robert Callies
Clara Lichtenberger
Louise Stockwell
Carl ¥ F. Callies
Shirley
Sharon
Carol
Post-nuptial shower for Mrs. Bill Baade in Beatrice
Mrs Wm Baade was honored at a post nuptial shower Friday at the home of Mrs Fred Haade. Gifts were delivered in a baby carriage decorated pink and blue. Attendees included Mesdames Senne, Louise and Helena Krause, Minnie Baade, Radmaker, Fisher, Chris Senne, Lucille, Ethel Boekelman, Brauer, Pannhuk, Christensen, Baade, Irene Kruse, Robert Kruse, Heesch, Charlson and Kathryn Kruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Baade
Wm. Baade
Fred Haade
Earnest Senne
Louise
Helena
Karl Krause
Minnie Baade
Henry Radmaker
Frank Fisher
Chris Senne
Lucille
Ethel
Abbe Boekelman
Henry Brauer
Sever Pannhuk
Sophie Christensen
Dick Baade
Irene
Robert Kruse
Nick Heesch
Lester Charlson
Kathryn Kruse
Death of Kossuth County Supt William Shirley at 63
William Shirley long time Kossuth county schools superintendent died suddenly at home in Algona Sunday night from a heart attack. Born in 1877 near Springfield Illinois he taught and held posts in Dallas county Waukee Swea City and since 1906 led 143 rural schools as county superintendent. Survived by wife Grace Barger and three children Dr Hale Shirley William John Shirley and Mrs. Harry Winslow funeral plans pending arrival of his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
William Shirley
Algona
Shirley
Mr. Shirley
Springsfield
Ill
Dallas County
Iowa
Minburn
Hhis
Ames College
Waukee
Town
Swea City
Kossuth
Grace Barger
Hale Shirley
San Francisco
Cal
William John Shirley
East Lansing
Michigan
Harry Winslow
Washington, D.C
Taxpayers Forum Promotes Lower Taxes in Algona
A regional taxpayers meeting at Algona high school last Wednesday featured discussions on reducing government costs without harming efficiency. Loretta Vrooman of Des Moines chaired a public education forum. The Iowa Taxpayers Association organized the event with the Algona Chamber of Commerce. C. B. Murtagh, banker, sits on the association board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Algona High School
Iowa ‘Taxpayers ‘Association
Loretta Vrooman
Des ‘Moines
Iowa ‘Taxpayers Association
Algona Chamber of ‘Commerce
Iowa Association
C. B. Murtagh
Swea City Opens Baseball Season This Sunday
Swea City will start the baseball season at home next Sunday weather permitting. Note rain postponed Buffalo Center’s game last Sunday. most North Kossuth League games were rained out except Lotts Creek beating Wesley-Lotts Creek 6 to 5. Buffalo Center travels to Fenton and Lotts Creek visits Bancroft next Sunday. rescheduled games will be played later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City
Swea ‘City
Buffalo Center
Wesley-Lotts Creek
Lotts Creek
Fenton
Algona
Wesley
Bancroft
Marriage Licenses Issued in Rath County Last Week
A week of marriage licenses in Rath County includes Edward Arend 25 and Dorothy Hilyard 18 both of Cor with George Nyman and Ethel McFadden of Algonadward JP. Lundberg 21 and Helen J Rollings 20 both of Mankato Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rath
Edward Arend
Dorothy Hilyard
Corwith
George Nyman
Legal
Bancroft
Ethel McFadden
Algonadward JP
Ramsey Reformed Church Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday services include church school at 9 30 worship in the sanctuary at 10 80 with Mr N Tiedeng leading English service in the basement at 10 80 and 7 45 memorial day service in conjunction with the American Legion Reverend Calvin Schnucker pastor leads the Ramsey Reformed Church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. N. Tiedeng
American Legion
Mother of Mrs Henry Bruns Dies at Wesley
Mrs C J Sherman aged 78 died at her home northeast of town Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. Born August 20 1862 in East Dubuque Illinois she married Cornelius J Sherman May 26 1886 and moved to Iowa settling first at Williams. Nine children survive with two preceded in death Funeral services at St Josephs Catholic church were conducted Tuesday morning by Rev A J Wagener and burial in St Josephs cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Sherman
Sherman
Catholi
Henry
Roy Sherman
Wesley
John Sherman
Blainsburg
Gulse Gilson
Hicago
Clara Bruns
Titonka
Mae
Irene Sherman
St. Paul
Tiwo
Anna
Ray
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Rev
A. J. Wagener
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Trinity Season Sermon From Immanuel Lutheran Titonka
Pastor Adolph Killian leads English services May 26 at 10 am with Sunday school at 9 am. The sermon discusses salvation by faith and Christ’s completed work, contrasting human effort with grace and noting a teachers’ institute at Good Hope Lutheran in Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Teachers Institute
Gooq Hope Lutheran Church
Titonka
Good Hope Lutheran Church announces May services and programs
Good Hope Lutheran Church invites members and friends to English Sunday service at 10 with Sunday school at 9. Teachers institute Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with three papers on Sunday school aims. Evening service on child training begins 7 30. Choir practice and teachers meeting Thursday. Confirmation instruction Saturday 9 to 3 30. Adult instruction Saturday 8 and Wed May 29 8. Vacation Bible school starts Monday May 26 three days weekly 9 to 11 30 for children.
Gerdes to Wed Miss Bertha Berkham in Scarville
Edwin Gerdes of Woden and Bertha Berkham of Scarville announce their approaching marriage set for June 26 at the Lutheran church in Scarville. A reception for immediate families follows at the church parlors. The couple will reside on a farm southeast of Woden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Gerdes
Woden
Bertha Berkham
Scarville
Kossuth District Court News From Algona Weekly
Court notes from Algona list forgery dismissed on investigation. Tom Malomphy fined 60 dollars plus costs with 66 suspended. Morence Jennings fined 1 dollar plus 3.35 costs. Harry Baker fined 1 dollar plus 2.05 costs with vehicle loading zone suspension. New Kossuth district cases include George L. Miller divorce action from Julia Miller. other matters cover foreclosure, estate administration, and probate filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
John McVay
Justice of Peace P.A
Dawson’s
Tom Malomphy
A. R. Moulds
Morence Jennings
Harry Baker
Kossuth District Court
George L. Miller
Julia &. Miller
Cincinnati
Ohio
Towa State Board of
Towa State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts
Lois Underwood
Klare T. Butterworth
Oscar H. Butterworth
W. B. Packman
C. IF. Berggren
Waa
Anfia Peters
Hancock County
Poppy Day Observed By American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary announces Poppy Day on Saturday May 25 with six hundred poppies to be sold in Titanica and vicinity. Poppy making supports disabled veterans in Des Moines hospitals, offering therapy and income for those with limited government aid. Mary Young, poppy chairman, notes volunteers will wear and sell the flowers to honor war dead and aid survivors while recognizing students winning poster contests across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanka
Mary
Young
Poppy
Titanica
Des Moines ‘Hospital
of the American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Young
American Legion Auxiliary
Lewis Oesterreicher
Leona Schmidt
Memorial Services at Ramsey Church Sunday May 26
Memorial Day events at Ramsey Reformed Church 7345 invite all to attend. Veterans are urged to be present for a community service with special music by the Titonka School Band and an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed Church
Titonka
Tractor Accident Injures Jens Michaelson Near Forest City
Jens Michaelson of near Forest City sustained a lost left eye after a tractor backfired last week. He was cranking the machine when the handle struck him, causing the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hye
Jens Michaelson
Forest City
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Layre Winkie
Alice Kuchenreuther
Geraldine Bruns Winler
Betty Dreesman Sephomore
Lavon Oesterreicher
Gladys Ann Smith
Jais
Ricks ‘Twins
Marjorie Meyer
Anna Grace Walkerts
Nanryl Nelson
Joann Hagen
Queen
Nanny
David Hoon
Edward Coleman
Kenneth Krantz
Larry ‘Boyken
Daniel Bonacker
Dean Kuchenreuther
Kenny Korte
LeRoy Wesselman
Douglas ‘Mechler
Joyce Schnucker
Dorothy Dunmire
Ruth Friesenberg
Glen@@ McColley
Donny Ites
Leona Hoffman
Greta Schmidt
Methodist Episcopal
W. JL. Patterson
Mrs
Globe-Gazette
Henry Bruns
Immanuel Lutheran
Adolph Killian
Good Hope Lutheran
M. A. Schulz
Kossuth District and Justice Court News OF the Week
American Legion “and Auxiliary News
Ramsey
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