Craven Visits Daughter In Iowa City Hospital
M. Craven returned Thursday evening from Iowa City where he visited his daughter Harlene, aged 41, at the University hospital. She is ill with a nervous breakdown. Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Anderson and three daughters of Dike, Iowa, visited Sunday with Mr. Anderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pred Anderson, and his brother George. Manuel has three daughters, the oldest is a senior in high school this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven
Iowa City
Harlene
Unversity Hospital
Manuel Anderson
Dike
Iowa
Miss Raemond Koestler Joins Spencer School Staff
Miss Raemond Koestler has signed a contract to teach in Spencer schools next year. The move marks a promotion and recognition of her teaching ability. She previously taught in Titonka for two years after leaving school and was inexperienced at first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raemond Koestler
Spencer
Raemond
Titonka
Church Members Dig For New Ramsey Addition
Sixteen members of the Ramsey Reformed Church congregation worked last week on excavating the site for a new brick church addition. The foundation is to be laid this week and construction will move quickly. Mr and Mrs Geo Arends of Ackley spent time visiting relatives including Mrs Rode Sr and the Franzens and Brands, returning Tuesday.Mrs Rode accompanied her sister for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ramsey
Geo. ‘Arends
Ackley
John iRode Sr
Ben Franzens
Martin ‘Brandts
Tobe Franzens
Rode
Miss Delma Henderson Leaves Titanica for Lehigh Post
Miss Delma Henderson will not return to Titanica for next year as she has contracted to teach at Lehigh. She taught here for six years with excellent service, and parents regret her departure. The Topic will keep her informed about friends and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delma Henderson
Scranton
Titanica F
Lehigh
Henderson
Miss Henderson
Mrs Becker Visits Spencer To Revisit Old Town Ties
Mrs W H Becker of Spencer sued Titanica Sunday to tour the town and reconnect with older residents from thirty years ago when the Beckers ran the last elevator. Her husband died twelve years ago at Spitslake. She runs a ready to wear shop in Spencer and spent the day locating people she knew years ago. She met Frank Hagen and other longtime residents during her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Titanica
Beckers
Becker
Spitslake
Frank Hagen
Otto Alk
John Falk
Mrs Becker home visit noted near Buffalo Center
Mrs J Bleich, Johnette and Mrs Mary Oesterreicher visited Wednesday at the Henry Becker home near Buffalo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B.bleich
Johnette
Mary Oesterreicher
Henry Becker
Buffalo Center
Local social notes list Movements and Visits across Algona area
Mr and Mrs Roland Gabel moved household goods to Lakota Saturday. Mesdames T A Dunmire and Carl Callies in Algona Tuesday forenoon. Mr and Mrs Jerry Breen did business in Algona Monday forenoon. Mr and Mrs Alvin Honken and sons visited relatives in Lake Mills Sunday. Mrs Wizzie Tobin of Waseca visiting sister Mrs J D Breen. Grady Smith and H F Callies on official county business at the county seat Tuesday. Rev W L Patterson looked after business in Burt Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Sam Stanley of Wesley attended theatre Sunday evening. Mrs H A French and Russell dined with Bertha Smith in Burt Sunday. Mr and Mrs M S Craven and Cara Lou visited relatives at Hster ville Sunday. Mr and Mrs Vern Waters and family of Havelock spent Sunday at Luther Milley home. McElroy school party picnic at Call State Park Sunday. Mrs Bertha Callies and Lester visited Sunday with James Hansen of Hutchins. Mr and Mrs Dud McDonald were guests of Andrew Hansen Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Cory Brown of Humboldt visited Sunday with Fred Adamson family. Mrs Oscare Hisemann and daughter Mrs Collins of Woden were in Titonica on business Thursday. Mr and Mrs L C Sheldahl of Madrid visited Rev H W Schoenlein Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Wim Robinson of Thompson were dinner guests of Charlie Newville Sunday. Mr and Mrs T A Dunmire were in Algona Tuesday taking the driving examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Honken and Sons
Lake Mills
Wizzie Tobin
Waseca
Minnesota
J. D. Breen
Grady Smith
H. F. Callies
W. L. Patterson
Burt
Sam Stanley
Wesley
H. A. French and
Russell
Bertha Smith
M. S. Craven
Cara Lou
Hstherville
Vern, Waters
Havelock
Luther Milley
McElroy’ School
Call State Park
Bertha
Callies
L. C. Sheldahl
Madrid
H. W. Schoenlein
Wim Robinson
Thompson
Charlie Newville
T. ‘A. Dunmire
Din ‘Algona
Rev and Mrs Haken Visit Ti tanica With Family
Reverend G Haken and wife, staying at Spirit Wake cottage, visited Titanica Thursday and Friday with daughter Mrs Ben A Meyer and family. They spent winter in California and report a fine trip, planning occasional summer visits with relatives and old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
G. Haken
Spirit Wake
Ben A. Meyer
Haken
California
Report & Fine
Unclear Newspiece Fragment With School Picnic Mention
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a person named Mert or Mertlar planning to attend a school picnic. The readable portion notes timing to reach the event and a completed journey to the dinner attendant in some form. The rest of the text is garbled.
Reverend and Mrs Brel Visit Harcourt Pastors Friends
Rev and Mrs Brel of Harcourt Iowa were guests of Rev and Mrs W L Patterson on Tuesday. Rev Burch is pastor of the Swedish Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Algona Man Visits Titonica For Insurance Business
J B Johnston of Algona spent Tuesday in Titonica conducting insurance business. He has subscribed to the Topic for thirty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Johnston
Algona
Titonica
Mr. Johnston
Sunday Supper Guests and Sunday School Convention
Mr and Mrs Henry Radamaker were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs George Hofbauer of Buffalo Center. Mrs Hofbauer is a sister of Mr Radamaker. Mrs Raymond Miller and Caroll Reaser attended the all day Sunday School Convention held in the Presbyterian church at Burt Monday. They reported a splendid meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Radamaker
George Hofbauer
Buffalo Center
Hofbauer
Mr. Radamaker
Raymond Miller
Caroll Reaser
Presbyterian Church
Burt
Rockerfeller Dies at 97. Icon of Oil Era Passes
John D. Rockefeller, famed Standard Oil magnate and billionaire, died Sunday at age 97. He had long set as his goal to reach 100 years, a hope unfulfilled as the era he helped shape closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Harl and Mrs Stott Move to Algona in Kennedy Parsons Truck Driver Housing
Mr and Mrs Harl Stott moved to Algona last Friday and are living in rooms in the Frank Vera apartment house Harl works as a driver for one of the Kennedy Parsons trucks in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl Stott
Algona
Frank Vera
Harl
Kennedy-Parsons
Pinkes Attend Fortieth Anniversary Dinner Near Algona
Mr and Mrs John Pink were guests at the fortieth wedding anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs Bob Young at their home near Algona Sunday. Thirty five people attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pink
Mrs
Bob Young
Algona
Swea City man visits mother and friends
B. L. Hansen of Swea City visited his mother Mrs. Geo Hansen Sr. on Monday. The caller received a warm reception at the office with a friendly farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Hansen
Swea City
Geo. Hansen Sr
Gabels Move to Lakota for Poultry Venture
Mr and Mrs Roland Gabel moved Saturday to Lakota where he will operate a poultry business. Gabel sold his poultry business and building to John Korleski of Corwith who now runs the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Gabel
Lakota
Gabel
John Korleski
Corwith
Weekend guest Beryl Bogges visits Armstrong event
Miss Beryl Bogges stayed with Mrs. Glen Thompson at Armstrong this week. Thompson, formerly Miss Louise Kramer, hosted a Friday evening shower for Louise at Woden with Beryl in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Bogges
Glen Thompson
Armstrong
Mrs. Thompson
Louise Kramer
Beryl
Louise
Woden
Lakota Resident's Family Moves North to Eyota
Om Bosma Jr of Lakota ran a business in Titania Monday. His parents, once living nearby thirty years ago, include father Tom Bosma in Lincoln township west of Buffalo Center. Mrs Craven and daughter Gwendolyn left Elmore by bus for Eyota, Minnesota after several weeks in the area during which Gwendolyn recovered from a pneumonia threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Bosma Jr
Titania
Tom Bosma
Buffalo Center
Lincoln Township
Mel. Craven
Gwendolyn
Eyota
Minnesota
Elmore
Gwen
Women Named in Commencement at Burt
Mrs Florence Reaser Caroll and Wayne Miller will attend the Burt commencement exercises. Miss Darleen Brayton and Leona Bunkofske graduate and were pupils of Mrs Reaser when she taught in Portland township in 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Reaser
Caroll
Wayne ‘Miller
Burt
Darleen Brayton
Leona Bunkofske
Reaser
Portland Township
Angler Percey Brink Gains Local Fame on Renwick Farm
Neighbors report Percey Brink, recently moved from Renwick onto Walter Anderson’s former farm, as a famous angler. The discovery spread quickly among local fishers, with more details forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percey Brink
Renwick
Walter Anderson
Miss Marguerite Beck Returns Home From Titonia Teaching
Miss Marguerite Beck, returning Friday to Goldfield, completes her second year of teaching in Titonia. She will not return next year and has not decided her plans. She was a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding in Kingsley on Tuesday and plans to visit Iowa City with her sister next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Beck
Goldfield
Titonia
Beck
Kingsley
Iowa
Mansion under construction on Herman Pranzen’s farm
Monday viewed the new residence rising on Herman Pranzen’s farm. Plastering done, interior finishing soon. A grand mansion on high ground, to be seen to be appreciated, resembling a White House in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Pranzens
White House
Ireton Visitors Attend Funeral in Lake Mills
Felt and Siody Vanbe Water of Ireton Iowa spent Saturday through Monday visiting Mrs Imery Stewart and Mr Stewart. They attended the funeral of an Utela at Lake Mills on Sunday. Mrs Pierre Sartor returned Sunday evening from Mason City where she had been at the hospital with her daughter Mrs Mary Oesterred cher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felt and Sioyd Vanbe Water
Ireton
Iowa
Calla
Imery Stewart
Stewart
An Utela
Lake Mills
Pierre Sartor
Mason City
Mary Oesterredcher
Mary Oesterreicher
the Park Hospital
Ben Geerdes Visitors Highlight Bancroft Callers
Mr and Mrs Ben Geerdes of Burt visit Bancroft area with Ralph Janssen and daughter Gertie calling at the George Heyer home Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Geerdes
Burt
Ralph: Janssen
Gertie
George Heyer
Bancroft
Lamoreux family heads to visit grandparents then Montana
Phyllis Martan Merle and Charlene Lamoreux left Monday for Gilmore City to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs James Winter before continuing on to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martan
Phyllis
Merle
Charlene Lamoreux
Gilmore City
James Winter
Montana
Whittemore Notables Attend Monday Stopovers
Con Higgins visited Whittemore on Monday afternoon. Donald, Robert and Pat were confirmed a week earlier on Sunday and celebrated their first communion this Sunday in a local observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Higgins
Whittemore
Donald
Robert
Pat
Weekend Visit Reported for Mr and Mrs Arthur Beye
Mr and Mrs Arthur Beye spent the weekend at her home in Marshalltown. Mr Beye is employed on Bell Telephone Company construction work between Titonka and Woden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Beye
Marshalltown
Mr. Beye
Bell Telephone Company
Titonka and
Woden
Visitors Share Dinner with Wesley Family
Mr. and Mrs. Will Peterson were guests of the Bernard Thompsons near Wesley for dinner Sunday. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hansen and Mrs. Will Schram and Lois called on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Peterson
Bernard Thompsons
Wesley
Ray Hansen
Will Schram
Lois
Mr and Mrs Helmar Norman Visit Algona Hosts
Mr and Mrs Helmar Norman of Algona called on their parents Mr and Mrs Johannes Wibben Sunday evening. They brought Miss Marie Wibben, who had been their guest over the weekend, home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmar Norman
Algona
Johannes Wibben
Marie Wibben
Miss Marilyn Montage Returns Home After Titania Visit
Miss Marilyn Montage of Sioux City returned home Saturday after a three week stay in Titania as guest of Miss Margaret Callies. She traveled with Miss Dorothy Weaver who drove to Moville to reach her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Montage
Sioux City
Titania
Margaret Callies
Dorothy Weaver
Moville
Visit to Hart Hobbs Home Brings Joy Over Twin Babies
Mr and Mrs Leonard Callies Jacqueline and Mr and Mrs J H Keil visit Hart Hobbs home near Crystal Lake on Sunday to see Hobbs twin babies a boy and a girl. Florence Reaser and Doyle join the visit, sharing the family greeting and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Callies
Jacqueline
J. H. Keil
Florence Reaser
Doyle
Hart Hobbs
Crystal Lake
Hobbs
Miss Fern Oesterreicher Joins Sara Higby in Cedar Falls
Miss Fern Oesterreicher accompanied Miss Sara Higby to Cedar Falls at the close of school last week Pern will be the guest of her sister Leota a sophomore at the Iowa State Teachers College and will attend commencement next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Oesterreicher
Sara Higby
Cedar Falls
Pern
Leota
Iowa State Teachers College
Sloper Family Visits Buffalo Center for Graduation Plans
Mr and Mrs John Sloper of near Buffalo Center visited the town on Tuesday forenoon on business. Their youngest daughter Harriet graduates from Buffalo Center high school this week and has contracted to teach north of Titonka next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sloper
Buffalo Center
Harriet
Titonka
Rainy spell halts field work but boosts crops this year
A light rain eased over the region Monday night slowing outdoor labor for a day. The upcoming harvest looks favorable with expectations of abundant small grain due to the season’s generous rainfall.
Manns Visit Kin Then Plan Spirit Lake Summer
Jean and Carol Mann visited their grandmother in Spencer on Monday. Jean will travel to Spirit Lake to spend the summer with an aunt, while Carol stays through Sunday and Marilyn will join her sister for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Carol Mann
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Carol
Marilyn
Dinner hosts greet out of town guests in Algona area
Mr and Mrs Oscar Miller entertained Sunday for out of town guests including Alvin Miller and his children Dorothy and Virgil from Woodbine Iowa. Also present were Mr and Mrs Robert Wlagren and children Mildred Mae and Walter from Sherburn Minnesota along with Mrs Elmer Peterson and daughter Maxine and Mrs J D Breen. Maxine stayed overnight with Miss Stella Mae Breen. Saturday they traveled to Titonka and then joined Mrs J D Breen and the three for a trip to Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Miller
Mr. Miller
Alvin Miller
Dorothy
Virgil
Woodbine
Iowa
Robert Wlagren
Mildred, Mae
Walter
Sherburn
Minnesota
Elmer Peterson
Maxine
J. D. Breen
Algona
Stella Mae Breen
Titonka
Mason City
Miss Lorraine Peterson Returns From Cedar Falls Teaching Post
Miss Lorraine Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs George Peterson returned Friday from Cedar Falls where she completed another year of teaching. She is an excellent teacher and has been retained at the same school for another year with a salary increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Peterson
George Peterson
Cedar Falls
Lorraine
Miss Viola Wrike Returns Home From Arnolds Park
Miss Viola Wrike returned Friday from Arnolds Park where she taught sixth grade and music in the Junior High for the past year and was reelected for another year with a higher salary. The Arnolds Park school is being expanded with a large addition and modern equipment. Mrs. Sophie Conradi hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Conradi and son Arthur of Yettey, Tawa, plus Mr Ernest Humbke and Mr Dick Humbke of Wetaskiwin Canada and Mr and Mrs Clarence Mechlay and Douglas. Dick and Ernest Humbke are Mrs Conradi’s brothers. they wintered in Florida and visited Titania for two weeks before returning to Canada Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Wrike
Arnolds Park
Sophie Conradi
Conrad Conradi
Arthur
Yettey
Tawa
Toad of date sold at elevator for 48 cents
Vendor Gedsden sold a toad at the elevator last Friday for 48 cents per unit. The total check amounted to 168.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedsden
Oaken Buys Bruns Lot and Returns to Titonka
Geo Oaken purchases a lot owned by H G Bruns of Buffalo Center and plans to move with his wife back to Titonka, restoring residence in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Oaken
H. G. Bruns
Buffalo Center
Titonka
Community guest list and local movements near Homer Iowa
Social visits feature Mr and Mrs Oscar Blanchard and Mrs Carrie Bonacker with L B Larsongs in Homer. Central College students John Ailts and John Tapper return from Pella. Margaret Lee heads to Story City then Denver for summer. Olson, Hjorth relatives visit Lillie Wood. Oesterreicher recuperates after gall bladder surgery in Mason City. Reibsamen Gartner party travels to Washington DC after funeral for L G Gartner. Bonacker Torgersen group attend Betsy Ross Bread amateur contest in Mason City. Schnucker builds summer cottage at Spirit Lake. Everts Tyendeng travel to German Valley for commencement Nantje Tiedens graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bonacker
H. I. Torgersen
Mason City
Betsy Ross Bread Company
John Everts
Martha Tyendeng
German Valley
Ilinois
Nantje Tiedens
Academy
Gamble's May Sale Offers Car Radio Bundle Deal
One gallon Pure 100 percent Pennsylvania Oil included with purchase of a 45-plate Tiger Battery at 5.69. A 6-tube Car Radio is installed for 29 965. This is presented as a sample of many values during the sale event at Gamble's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Larsen couple attends Mabel Tutton shower
Mr and Mrs L B Larsen of Homer Iowa were in town yesterday to attend a shower for Miss Mabel Tutton.
Mrs Horace Schenck Attends Miss Mabel Tutton Shower
Crystal Lake resident Mrs Horace Schenck traveled to attend a pre-nuptial shower held yesterday for Miss Mabel Tutton, marking a social event in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Schenck
Crystal Lake
Mabel Tutton
Mrs Wood and Son Visit Braham in Rainfall Tale
Mrs John Wood and her son John traveled to Braham Minnesota for business and pleasure on Thursday. They visited Mrs Wood's parents Mr and Mrs Nelse Benson. Heavy rain fell here and Tuesday mother, previously in poor health, worsened yesterday, leaving farmers debating whether tractors or horses are best for field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
John
Braham
Minnesota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Titonka Savings Bank
Mesdames T. A. Dunmire
Carl Callies
Jerry Breen
Ilc
Lic
EH. J. Buss
Buss
Fine Farm
Fred Anderson
Oscar Blanchard
Carrie Bonacker
L. B. Larsongs
Homer, Iowa
John ‘Ailts
John Tapper
Pella
Central College
Margaret Lee
Story City
Denver
Anna and
Reuben Olson
Ellen Hjorth
St. ‘Paul
Lillie Wood
Vance Reibsamen
John ‘Gartner
Washington, D. C
Calvin Schnucker
Wheaties
Titonka Creamery
Hersheys
Paramount
P & G Soap & Bara
OK Soap
Sonnenberg
Stor
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