Exemption Rules for Agricultural Construction Under War Order L-41
The War Production Board defines which farm projects may proceed during wartime emergency. Exemptions include pre April 9 1942 farm construction, maintenance, repairs, restoration after 1941 disasters, and small scale farm dwellings and off the farm facilities under specified cost limits. Other building activity requires official authorization.
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War Production Board
Director of Priorities
Office of the War Production Board
Woden Red Cross Chapter Organized Last Friday
WODEN A Red Cross organization meeting was held at the home of Mrs. J F Johnson last Friday afternoon. Officers elected include chairman Mrs Henry Bode secretary Mrs Forrest Lackore treasurer Mrs David Dana home service Mrs W L Tindall civil ian welfare Mrs J C Helm and Mrs C W Goslin health activities Dr W L Tindall first aid Mrs Martin Smith junior Red Cross Mrs Robert Nyman volunteer service Mrs Dale Rittenhouse production Mrs G L Peterson and Mrs Claus Smith publicity Mrs Ted Gerdes wool conservation Mrs Herman Buns and Mrs J C Helm finance and roll call G L Peterson home nursing Mrs Nick Wilson.
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Woden Red Cross
WODEN
Red Cross Organization
J. F. Johnson
Frank Senneff
Britt
Henry Bode
Forrest Lackore
David Dana
Home Service
W. L. Tindall
J. C. Helm
C. W. Goslin
Martin Smith
Red Cross
Robert Nyman
Dale Rittenhouse
G. L. Peterson
Claus Smith
Ted Gerdes
Herman Buns
J.C. Helm
Nick Wilson
Five Canning Demonstrations Held in Five Townships
Five demonstrations on canning part of the Food for Victory Program were held in Springfield Fenton German Plum Creek and Sherman Riverdale townships this past week with attendance well over fifty. Miss Irma Garner nutrition specialist from Ames led the sessions assisted by Mrs. Earl Haas Mrs. E. C. Weisbrod Mrs. C. Schnucker Miss Lola Scuffham and Mrs. R. V. Fitch.
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Springfield
Fenton
German
Plum Creek
Sherman-Riverdale
Earl Haas
E. C. Weisbrod
C. Schnucker
Lola Scuffham
R. V. Fitch
Irma Garner
Ames
Registration figures show 2431 men aged 45 to 65
ALGONA The Kossuth Selective Service board announced the completion of the fourth registration shuffle. A total of 2,431 men aged 45 to 65 were registered in this group, with figures finalized Wednesday of last week.
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Kossuth Algona
Cordes Celebrate 25th Anniversary With 55 Guests
Mr. and Mrs. John Cordes observed their silver wedding anniversary on Tuesday evening May 19 entertaining fifty five guests. Rev. Calvin Schnucker gave four short talks and a social hour followed with lunch. Gifts of silver and other presents were bestowed on the honorees.
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John Cordes
Calvin Schnucker
George Heyer
Lone Rock
Ralph Cordes
Pella
George Tjaden
Harm Kettwich
Henry Spear
Jessie
Bernice
Tressa
Junice Spear
Sugar for Canning Will Be Rationed at Towns
The sugar registration board in Kossuth says immediate application is not required for canning certificates. Applications may be made anytime during summer. Each registered person gets five pounds for canning. a family of six may receive thirty pounds. As records are sorted, clerks will be placed in town offices to issue certificates, with dates announced later.
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Aalgona
Kossuth
Poppy Sale Nets $40.54 for Wesley Auxiliary
In Wesley on Saturday the American Legion Auxiliary sold 400 poppies for a net of $40.54. Poppy chairman Mrs Meurer led the effort with assistants Mrs Lester Lease and multiple workers including Lillian Johnson, Rosemary Bauer, Bernadine Johnson, Cheryll Meurer, Clara Lou Bauer, Bernadette Bauer, Rosalie Anne Bleich, and Lois Marie Bleich. Evening workers included Mrs Forburger, Mrs Vitzthum, Mrs J L Studer, and Mrs George Ward.
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Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
Meurer
Poppy
Lester Lease
Lillian Johnson
Rothmary Bauer
Bernadine Johnson
Cheryll Meurer
Clara Lou
Bernadette Bauer
Rosalie Anne
Lois Marie Bleich
Forburger
Vitzthum
J. L. Studer
George Ward
Letter From Sweden Arrives After Three Months in Transit
Mrs Emma Knudson received an air mail letter from her father John Johnson in Sweden. The 88 year old sender asked for coffee and the three month journey cost $1.40 in postage. Knudson had visited relatives in Sweden in 1914.
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Sweden
Algona Algona
Emma Knudson
John Johnson
Bryan Asas Suffer Big Loss From Fire
Fire caused about 3000 dollars damage to the Bryan Asa farm four miles south of here. A feed house with five tons of cattle feed containing oil burned, taking the feed house, its contents, a forage and machine shop, and a tractor. Gasoline and oil stored outside exploded as flames spread, hindering firefighters. Firemen saved a nearby barn hay and a hog house and grain crib. Insurance covers the loss. The Asa family were picnicking at Call State Park when the fire was found.
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Bryan Asa Farm
Here
L. BE. Krantz
Asa
Call State Park
Algona
Bond pledges must be made by Saturday
Pledges for Defense Bonds must be submitted this week to reach the Titanica quota. H A French chairs the district. pledges may be left with him or other local members. Nearby townships also have a deadline. several areas have already met quotas. The drive seeks pledges, not immediate purchases, with bonds bought later if needed.
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H. A. French
Titonka
Shirley Wolf and Calvin Bristow wed in Bancroft
Shirley Wolf daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Wolf and Calvin Bristow son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Bristow were married at St John s church Bancroft in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev N J Becker on May 20. Attendants were Catherine Wolf and Leo McWeiney. The couple honeymooned in St Paul and hosted a wedding breakfast for relatives at the bride s parents home.
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Shirley Wolf
Calvin Bristow
Bancroft
Ed Wolf
Clyde Bristow
St. John's Church
N. J. Becker
Catherine Wolf
Leo McWeiney
Carroll
Schultes
Becker
Mary Lee
Nedra Wolf
Mrs. Bristow
St. Paul
Up and Coming 4-H Girls Meet at German Township School
The Up and Coming German Township 4-H group met at district No. 5 school for roll call on My Favorite Bird. Twelve girls heard talks on Types of Spoilage in Canned Foods and Early Arrival of Birds, with a citizenship discussion on Things We Don't Need Now. A busi ness meeting planned future gatherings at the school or leader Mrs Sunderman's home for Rally Day on June 2. Music study featured, new phonograph used for memory songs and folk dances. A picnic lunch followed, then more activities and 4-H songs to close.
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Lena Mae Schmidt
Bancroft to Play Titonka Next Sunday in Titonka
Local scores show Bancroft 5 Algona 9 at Bancroft. Other results: Lotts Creek 10 Armstong 5, Wesley 6 Arm strong 2, Lone Rock 3 St Joe 1. Next week Bancroft hosts Titonka while Lotts Creek visits Algona and Lone Rock goes to Armstrong.
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Bancroft
Titonka
Lotts Creek
Wesley
Armstrong
Lone Rock
St. Joe
Algona
Library notes on Friday hours due to Memorial Day
The library will be open this week on Friday May 29 because Memorial Day falls on Saturday. Books due Saturday May 30 should be returned on Friday at the usual library hours.
Titonka Stores Close 10 to 5 Saturday
Titonka retail stores and most businesses will close Memorial Day Saturday May 30 from 10 a m to 6 p m open Saturday evening as usual. Post office closes 10 a m and remains closed for day and evening. lobby open, window closed. One morning mail only. no rural delivery. Bank closed all day.
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Titonka
Legion Hall Meeting and Armistice Day Program
Meet at the Legion Hall Saturday at 10 00 a m for a march from the Legion Hall to Tyke Theatre. Spanish American Veterans American Legion Legion Auxiliary Boy Scouts 4 H Girls participate. Program at 10 30 features color bearers flag ceremony invocations songs readings addresses and benediction by Rev Schnucker and Rev Patterson with songs God Bless America America and I'll Pray for You.
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Legion Hall
Tyke Theatre
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Calvin Schnucker
America
Florence Reynolds
Mary Oesterreicher
Beryl Bonacker
W. L. Patterson
Schnucker
4-H Girls Rally Day at Burt County 4-H elects officers
4-H girls rally day will be held Tuesday June 2 at the Burt school starting at 1:00 p m Plans include an official county business meeting led by county president Betty Ann Meyers Fenton. Officers will be elected and installed. County committee women will lead committees assisted by 4-H girls with many local women helping.
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Burt
Burt School
Betty Ann Meyers
Fenton
Ray Miller
Titonka
R. R. Masterson
Corwith
A. L. Brown
J. M. Patterson
Algona
Roy Spudlong
Walter Weisbrod
Chas. Osborn
Will Weisbrod
Emma Gutknecht
Lakota
G. G. Petterman
Swea City
Canning Demonstration at Jelle Tjaden Home
A canning demonstration was staged at the residence of Mrs. Jelle Tjaden on Saturday afternoon. Miss Eleanor Eyestone, home demonstration agent from Garner, led the session, showing techniques for preparing food for refrigerated lockers and discussing related practices.
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Jelle Tjaden
Woden
Eleanor Eyestone
Garner
Escaped convict visited Algona in early week
Police traced Roy Whetsine, an escaped prisoner from Cherokee state prison farm, to Algona and nearby timber lands. A farmer reported seeing a man matching his description near 5:00 am, and officers later encountered Whetsine at a Pocahontas area farm demanding gasoline.
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Algona
McWilliams
Roy Whetstine
Cherokee
Whetsine
Pipestone
Minn
A. J. Cogley
Kossuth District Court News Of The Week
Algona witnesses a postponed public hearing by Judge G W Stillman regarding D L McDonald against Earl G Miller with a new date set for June 15 1942 at 10 00 a m. Earl Hutchison of West Bend receives ten days in jail for intoxication. Emil Derner pleads guilty and is fined 300 and costs 12 50 with 200 and costs paid and remaining suspended on good behavior and parole to Sheriff A J Cogley. New filings include K H Cooperative Oil Co vs Peter Muller writ of attachment and Perry Hinton vs Burton Butler writ of attachment. New probate cases list guardianship for Mary Pearl Wagner Sarah Schmidt appointed guardian estate of Walter W Ehler probate will filings for Mary Rapp. divorce granted Mary Geisenfeld vs Paul C Geilenfeld Lakota with child custody provisions.
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Algona
D. L. McDonald
Earl G. Miller
Des Moines
G. W. Stillman
Stillman
Earl Hutchison
West Bend
Justice of Peace
C. H. Ostwinkle
Hutchison
Emil Derner
Derner
Kossuth District Court
Ostwinkle
A. J. Cogley
K. & H. Co-Operative Oil Company
Peter Muller
Perry Hinton
Burton Butler
Mary Pearl Wagner
Sarah Schmidt
Walter W. Ehler
Calhoun County
Mary Rapp
Mary Geisenfeld
Paul C. Geilenfeld
Lakota
Memorial Day Program at Wesley Memorial
The Memorial Day program by the American Legion and Auxiliary will be held at the high school auditorium Saturday at 10 AM. Program includes invocation by Rev. J A Riggs, songs Holy Holy Holy, Lest We Forget, readings by Lois Marie Bleich, Betty Riggs, and Joseph Show, address by Rev. O M Johnson, narration by Robert Diekmann, flag salute, Boy Scouts, benediction, and a procession to Evergreen and St Joseph’s cemeteries.
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Robert Diekmann
Boy Scouts
Rev. Riggs
Evergreen
St. Joseph's
30 lb Carp Biggest Catch of the Week
The Cravens led a string of notable catches in northern Iowa lakes this week. Harold Johnson and his companions at Clear Lake boated a 30 pound carp, the largest reported from the lake. Mrs Doyle Craven landed four pike at Clear Lake, the biggest around three and a half pounds. Leo Orthel also fished Spirit Lake catching a large aluminum object from a fallen army plane. Others like Bill Ward Woodrow Peterson and Doc Torgersen continued to reel in bullheads up to a pound. Titonka anglers share in the week’s notable catches.
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Titonka
Iowa
Minnesota
Harold Johnson
Doyle Craven
Leo Orthel
Fred Newville
Clear Lake
Harold
Bill Ward
Woodrow Peterson
Polls Open as Primary Election Near in June 1
Polls open 8 a m to 8 p m for the state wide primary on Monday June 1. Candidates for state district county and township offices appear on both Democratic and Republican tickets with numerous contests including a hot supervisor race in this district. Key names include G Scott Davies James I Dolliver Mark G Thornburg Geo A Wilson Bourke B Hickenlooper Earl G Miller and others across offices from U S Senate to Superintendent of Public Instruction. Centric county races list C W Pearson Helen White Alfred Schultz Sherman Potter H W Miller and Dr M J Bourne with a notable supervisor edge between J J Dooley and Clara Walker.
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U. S
G. Scott Davies
Des Moines
James I. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Mark G. Thornburg
Emmetsburg
Geo. A. Wilson
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Earl G. Miller
Robert Blue
Eagle Grove
John R. Irwin
Keokuk
Hugh W. Lundy
Albia
DeVere Watson
Council Bluffs
C. W. Pearson
Helen White
Alfred Schultz
Sherman Potter
H. W. Miller
M. J. Bourne
Ray Oesterreicher
W. A. Schram
J. Cc. Show
Lions Set Annual Picnic By George Sponacker Grounds
Titania Lions Club met last Thursday and decided to hold their annual picnic at the George Sponacker picnic grounds. A committee of C. R. Krantz A. C. Hench and K. W. Swan was formed to arrange the event. The secretary was empowered to pledge for Defense Bonds. The latest report notes 20 gallons of ice cream and 600 cones sold at the recent school grounds picnic, with talks on street improvements and Memorial Day business closings.
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Titania Lions Club
George Sponacker
C. R. Krantz
A. C. Hench
K. W. Swan
Jo Ann Greenfield to Wed Arey Hofiizer in May
Jo Ann Greenfield will marry Arey Hofiizer of Castlewood South Dakota in late May. Hofiizer spent the weekend with his sister Mrs Charles Christensen and family and Miss Greenfield accompanied him home after she left Sunday for her South Dakota residence.
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Jo Ann Greenfield
Dakota
Woden
South Dakota
Arey Hofiizer
Castlewood
Wesley Family Farewell to Utah Honors Parents
Mr and Mrs Ray Wingert were feted at a farewell surprise gathering by relatives and friends on Wednesday night. The couple will move to Ogden Utah where Mr Wingert has a government post. Mrs Wingert and the children will visit relatives in Wisconsin before joining him.
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Wesley
Utah
Ray Wingert
Wingert
Ogden
Wisconsin
Marriage Licenses Issued In The Past Week
Marriage licenses issued include Edmund J. Capesius, 28, and Caroline Kipfer, 23, both of Fenton, Clarence Orthous and Lucille Balk, both of Florence South Dakota, John H. Hoaland and Anna M. Olgon, Bancroft Illinois.
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Edmund J. Capesius
Caroline Kipfer
Fenton
Clarence Orthous
Legal
Lucille Balk
Florence
S. D
John H. Hoalland
Gilman
Anna M. Olgon
Bancroft
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert M. Loss
Kossuth County
U.S.D.A. War Board
Bryan Asas
Library Notes
Kossuth District and Justice Court News OF the Week
Flash—The Cravens
Clyde L. Herring
Ernest J. Seeman
Waterloo
Nelson G. Kraschel
A. EB. Augustine
Oskaloosa
Lester S. Gillette
Howard C. Baldwin
Cascade
Mary K. Fagan
Guthrie County
Alice Rasmussen McGrath
Woodbury County
John H. Palmer
Waukon
W. M. Shaw
Paul P. Zerfass
Walter Arant
Zerfass
Frank M. Murray
Buffalo Center
Ray Murray
M. L. Bowman
M. L. Ryan
Joseph N. Wagner
Ottumwa
Mike P. Conway
Atlantia
Sidney H. Johnson
Granger
Commerce
May E. Francis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Edward Breen
Congress
G. W. Bleich
J. S
Duke) Kinsey
Nellie van Allen
Art J. Cogley
L. A. Winkel
J. J. Dooley
Clara Walker
Harold D. Meyer
T. J. Hagan
Ramsey
Portland
Buffalo
Prairie Townships
W. S&s. Cosgrove
J. A. Sleper
Oliver Young
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