Local residents share summer travel and visits in Woden area
Gertrude and Estella Ludeking return from Forest City for summer vacation with parents. Several residents travel to Mason City, Britt, Bancroft, and For eat City for visits and band concerts. Notables include Bert Oftedahl on furlough from Camp Dodge and Jessia Smith’s year as Garner principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Estella Ludeking
Forest City
John Krenger
Waukon
Iowa
Ludeking
A. C. Kreuger
Bert Oftedahl
Camp Dodge
M. B. Oftedahl
Thompson
Mason City
Lydia Frite
Titonkaws
J. E. Valley
Nell Christenson
Misa Vera Lawler
Britt
Chas. Lawler
Bancroft
Teresa Gerdes
J. H. Bode
Clara Payne
Jessia Smith
Garner
M. J. Mertz
H. R. Larson
W. F. Merts
Hayfield
Portland Pickups and Local Movements In Algona Area
The Huber youths visited W. H. Smith youths Sunday. Mrs Alf Graham shopped in Algona Saturday. Miss Laura Aman closed her Dist No 5 school and returned home to Algona. W W L Stott and family sought Joy at the county seat Saturday. L M and W W Owen of Burt passed through en route to a Hinman milking machine installation northeast of town. Owens and Son supply the equipment. Miss Viva Mann returns home from school for spring break. Little Johnnie Munson of Woden is spending the month with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber
W. H. Smith
Alf Graham
Algona
Laura Aman
Dist. No. 5
L. Stott
L. M
W. W. Owen
Burt
Neck of the Woods
Hinman
Owens & Son
Viva Mann
Johnnie Munson
Woden
Charles Munson
A.A. Graham
Rock Valley
Iowa
J. T. Graham
C. PR. CG
C. E. Sigshoe
Ross Ringsdarf
Frieda Mueller
Hampton
Epworth League
Schwietert
Diliman Schwietert
Camp Dodge
C. E. Sigsbee
J. Dittmer
Aug
Mueller
Baby
Watgon Dittmer
Herbert Mueller
Kaiser
Watson
Herb
Warnin
Friend Kaiser
Dinnis
Finis
C. P. Threshing Company
H. J. Putz
Jandl
Wabben
Albert Leek
Katie Wabhen
Dr. Peters
W. L. Stott
Chas, Munson
Jack
Britt
Community Notes From Burt Iowa Sagas And Visits
Local Burt area updates include A A Graham touring Rock Valley hog pens and buying quality Polish China hogs. J T Graham returns after a sickness layoff while Epworth League hosts a farewell party for Diliman Schwietert bound for Camp Dodge.
Burt News Notes Highlights and Local Events
Burt notes announce Almee Sanderson visiting Deming New Mexico from Algona with a companion. Alvin Hanna visited C C Smith home. About 176 attended the 27th anniversary of the 1 00 F. lodge where Rev S W Kite spoke and eight members received 25 year jewels. G K Green died by her own hand after health and pension worries. Mrs Prank Hayden cared for her mother in Burt during the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almee Sanderson
Deming
N. M
Algona
Alvin Hanna
C. C. Smith
Rev
S. W. Kite
J. P. Cunningham
W. H., Smith
J. Cork
Mr. Easterly
Dob Blanche
John Anderson
J. H. Graham
Mina Nillis
Burt
G. K. Green
Green
Local Woman Dies After Ingesting Carbolic Acid
Mrs. Hayden died after taking a large dose of carbolic acid while her mother was upstairs napping. Five children mourn her loss as services were held at the M E church. Numerous local notices and visits follow as friends and relatives travel in and out of Burt Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
K. J. Smith
Kingstey
Iowa
Smith
Jake Mall
Marjorie Mantor
Peterson
Elmer Hartshorn
Wiese
Rose
Harlan, Town
Burt
Tusday
Uillian Schinstert
Watson Dittier
Herbert Mueller
Joe Dorrance
Mite Society
J. He Graham
Webster Crtyy
Cunningham
Archie
Algona
Taylor Nove
Cunningham Apes
Sumlay
Schultz
Maynard, Minn
Hayden
Dora Cork
Vernon
Mr. Cork
Tom Trainer
M. E
Tritt T
Mervyn Cunningham
Co. HeMer
Cinpeuddin
Ben Jain
Fox
Ind
Cama
Relaves
Flr
Porteland
Cameron
Lone Rock
Ty Iyres
Wilson
M. B
Rpworth League
M. 16
Shyield
Dillman -Schwletart
Maxine McDonald
EC. Nelson
Royal
A. M. Jones
Eagle Grave
Beatrice
Neb
Milton
Mra. Jones
Algona Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
A week of visits and gatherings across Algona and nearby towns features Misa Gertrude Wheeler staying with J. N. Wheeler, Mrs. H Bertley’s shower, and many residents traveling to Burt, Des Moines, Michigan, and Armstrong. A gala mission feast at the Presbyterian church and campaign note urging votes for Mrs. Be, S, Curyan for county recorder conclude the roundup.
Doane News Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Doane News notes many Algona and Sexton residents in weekly visits. Elaine Christenson stayed with Fither Gibson. O T Anderson hosted gatherings. Carol Andrews returned from Morningside Conservatory. Nina Wieland went home near Britt. J D Andrews and family visited. Red Cross work discussed at Ladies Aid and upcoming Tony Anderson home gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry MccElroy
Elaine Christenson
Sexton
Fither Gibson
O. T. Anderson
Vesta Gresee
Callie Gillam
Vilna Larson
Tony Anderson
Nina Wieland
Britt
J.D. Andrews
Ladies Aid
Phil Bungton
Iss
Red Cross
J. Lyons
Ames
Banquet Held For Local Soldier Boys Before Enlistment
A banquet at the Montea Hotel honored soldiers leaving for the army. Organizers Chester Lamoreux and Johnny Cosgrove provided the feast served by Misses Elsie Nelson Mae Burlong Esther Rethsamen and Mrs Vance Lamareux. Attendees included George Radamaker Boyd J Pannhuk John Helmersa Rev Cuthbert and wife. Tables were decorated with flowers and small flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montea Hotel
Chester Lamoreux
Johnny Cosgrove
Elsie Nelson
Mae Burlong
Esther Rethsamen
Vance Lamareux
George Radamaker
Boyd J. Pannhuk
John Helmersa
Cuthbert
Teacher Makes Good Farmer's Wife Poultry Expert
Mrs Elna Christensen Bullington who lives south of town is described as a former township teacher and now a poultry expert. Her husband Mr Bullington said she manages 700 little chickens and 21 hens for sale, a record he calls a proud achievement for the young couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elna Christensen-Bullington
Consolidated School Hit by Lightning Saturday Night
The Consolidated School building was struck by lightning over the weekend. A belt of electricity ripped the roof's center and traced down the drain to the building’s center, causing damage but no reported injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulding
Onions Plowed Up After Market Pressure
W J Mardin reports from St Angus and Carpenter Town that 300 acres of onions planted near those towns were plowed up and replanted with other crops due to hot and heavy rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Mardin
St. Angus and Carpenter
Notice to settle accounts before May meeting
Farmers Elevator Co. asks all indebted parties to call and settle their accounts on or before May 31. Manager Anton G. Holcomb emphasizes clearing balances ahead of the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Elevator Co
Anton G. Holcomb
Mgr
Local stock raiser delivers 800-pound pig to dealers
Boye Deiclkman of Tilonka weighs in a mammoth swine at 800 pounds as he ships the animal to area dealers on Saturday. The event highlights the unusual size of the pig and the involvement of a known local stock raiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boye Deiclkman
Tilonka
Fender
Leo Breen Arrives Safely In France
J D Breen and wife received a cablegram Saturday from a town in France reporting their son Leo Breen arrived safely in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
J.D. Breen
Pance
Leo
Commencement Exercises At Auditorium Tonight
Yesterday afternoon Frank Butts reported his two fingers injured in a washing machine incident. The events note free admission at the school auditorium and a request to bring old screens for re screening. A loose item mentions a mare taken up last Sunday morning with a 1100 weight white face and feet at E G Bruns' livery barn, owner to pay expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Buthling
E.G. Bruns
L. Lamoreux
Navy beans prime for war garden planting in Iowa
Iowa State College experts urge planting navy beans from June 1 to June 10 to boost food crop acreage. Beans thrive in well drained soil and do best when planted in rows about 24 inches apart. Yields of 12 to 18 bushels per acre are possible with good soil and cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Navy
Iowa
Beans prove hardy crop in wartime food program
Insect pest immunity and resistance to fungus make beans a dependable harvest when planted with care. Beans provide a valuable wartime food supply and can be grown on small plots even without machinery, with one or more acres suggested as practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altia
Dickinson Converts Tenth District Race to Fight for Record
A political appeal urges voters in the Tenth District to oust the incumbent after ten years in Congress. It attacks his absence from key committees and debates and promotes L J Dickinson as a fighting, district‑focused alternative. The piece calls for voting on June 3 and asks readers to invite neighbors to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Dickinson
Angreas
SarVing
J. P. Dulliver
Jetter
Jo Woking
Kaiser
Kahn
Congress
Borton Transcript
Chicago ‘Tribune
Dex Moines Daily Capitol
Lafayette Young
State Council of Defense
Midsward Rusger
Auti
Albert Head
Iowa
Vais
OWA
Latoring
Wojnd
Kata
Bill
Congressional Committees
Lta
Congressional Committee
Doctor N RAY Called Day and Night in Woden Iowa
Dr N RAY physician and surgeon answers calls day or night in Woden Iowa. Harrington and Dickinson attorneys at law, 212 214 Pleat National Bank Blogs phone 289 Algona Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C Hall
Titonka
Iowa
N. Th Ray
Woden
Harrington & Dickinson
Lay
Pleat National Bank
Algona
Haggard
Real Estaia Toans
First National Bank Bldg
Iw. B. Quarton 5S. D. Quarton
Kossuth County State Bank Bullu.ag
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Fred Missal
Brill
Merie
Kathleen
Portland Pickups
the Hawk Restaurant
Garret DeBrouyn
PeBruyn & Son’s
Burt News
Co. L
Germania Gleanings
Misa Gertrude Wheeler
J. N. Wheeler
Lieut
R. V. Brandt
Long Island
Opera House
Daniel Grelder
T. S. Waud
Chas. Petersen
Swea City
Herbert Furst
W. B. Tripp
D. Grieder
George
Town
W. W. Clement
Michigan
Lena Gutknecht
Des Moines
L. Ebert
Frieda Swarts
Armstrong
George Breen
Humboldt
Peter Kappan
D. L. Wooner
Httle Son
Edward Rahmstock
Doane News
Tagutning
E. L. Hansen
H L. Hansen
Gressional
Kossuth County
Henry Meyer Repl
Inauratea Meyer's
Bean Estate
Oitonka
E. G. Bruns
Auto Livery In Connection
Pierre Salton
Thonka
Reaser Dray Line
L. A. Reaser
Arbashir
the Farmers’ Co-Operative Society of Wesley
Wm. Spangler
United States
National Flag CO
VOR
Haa
Boeing
Claude A. Gampson
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