Subscription Rates and Terms for Kossuth County
Subscription rates listed: 32.00 per year in advance within Kossuth County and Titonka trade territory, 32.50 outside the county and territory, and 3.00 per year for Canada and foreign countries. All subscriptions within the county and Titonka territory are continuing yearly subscriptions and may be discontinued only upon subscriber notice or at the publisher's discretion.
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Kossuth
Titonka
Kosauth County
Canada
Methodist MYF Elects Officers for Year
The Methodist MYF met last Wednesday with twelve members present and elected Dorothy Dunmire as program chair, Shirley Callies and Billy Amesbury as recreation chairmen, Nanyi Nelson as mission chairman, and Richard Ringsdorf as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Myf
Dorothy Dunmire
Shirley Callies
Billy Amesbury
Nanyi Nelson Mission
Richard Ringsdorf
Water trees now for winter protection guidance
A nursery advises deep soaking of evergreens and other trees and shrubs due to dry weather. Water the ground thoroughly, letting the hose run for extended periods several times to saturate soil and protect roots through winter.
Buffalo Boosters Meet at Callies Home
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club met at Fay Callies home with eleven members answering Roll call What I Want to Learn in Home Furnishings. The treasurer reported 4.07 plus 29.45 from the county fair totaling 33.45. Plans set for Farm Bureau meeting Nov 17 and wearing uniforms. Next meeting at Schutters followed by a wiener roast.
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Buffalo Boosters
Fay Callies
Farm Bureau
Schutters
Jane Amesbury
Cub Scout Pack Meeting Friday Night at Leginn Hall
Pack meeting of the Cub Scouts will be held Friday evening November 4 at 8 pm at Leginn hall. Badges will be awarded to David Dreesman Dennis Krominga David Rippentrop Lee Stockwell and Craig Sathoff. Parents of boys ages 8 to 11 are urged to bring their boys to this meeting.
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Leginn
David Dreesman
Dennis Krominga
David Rippentrop
Lee Stockwell
Craig Sathoff
Lost Dutchman Map Fever Draws Arizona’s Treasure Tales
In Phoenix and across Maricopa and Pinal counties, maps claiming the Lost Dutchman mine lure treasure seekers. Sheriffs warn against May to November treks, urge registering parties, hiring guides, and carrying water, while the legend ties back to the Peralta brothers and Jacob Walz the Dutchman.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Maricopa
Pinal
Arizona
Pentlta
Jacob Walz
Snowbeard
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Dutchman
Lynn Earley
Cal Boies
Peralta Brothers
Superstition
Peraltas
Uranium Discovery Prize Fuels Amateur Prospectors
The atomic energy commission offers ten thousand dollars for each uranium deposit found, spurring an expanding group of amateur prospectors. They favor a new pocket Geiger counter called a nuclear anitzer, built by four Chicago scientists led by John Kuranz. The device weighs two pounds, runs on two flashlight batteries, and clicks audibly when uranium is nearby.
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Chicago
John Kuranz
Nuclear Instrument and Chemical Corporation of Chicago
Scientists urge listening lessons for children
STATE COLLEGE PA Though in school children spend much time listening few teachers teach the science of constructive listening. Dr Miriam Wilt of Pennsylvania State College advocates listening classes noting effectiveness can be measured by new learning better adjustment to environment and personal satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Miriam FE. Wit
Wilt
Pennsylvania State College
Gorilla Doom in Death Match With Panther at Show
In Spokane Washington a 312 pound gorilla named Barangtu dies after a two hour battle with a 185 pound black panther at a Liberty Lake animal show. Witnesses say Barangtu was outmatched as the panther mauled and eventually killed him. Zoo officials and show owners describe the fight as the gorilla’s ill chosen defense against a ferocious attack.
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Spokane
Wash
Barangtu
Liberty ‘Lake
Edward Johnson
Woodland Park Zoom
Seattle
Africa
Color Is Vital Point Hi Salesman Technique
Howard Ketcham, an industrial color consultant, urges using color to boost sales and dining appeal. He cites experiments showing pale green plates doubled salad sales after replacing white crockery with the colored ware.
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New York
Howard Ketcham
Ketcham
Rich Quick Plans Sweep Texas-Mailed Oil Stock Schemes
Houston and Dallas residents faced a flood of mail and telegraph promotions offering Canadian oil stock with promises of high immediate returns. Better Business Bureau reports widespread complaints about bogus Canadian oil stock schemes, with letters sent to most city residents.
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Houston
Tex
Better Business Bureaus
Texas
Dallas
Toronto
Canada
C. Edward Buchner
Houston Better Business Bureau
Alberta
Teacher Warns Against Educating Selfish Ones
In Richmond Kentucky Dr Riley B Montgomery president of the College of the Bible warned at Eastern State College that higher intellect without character endangers freedom and peace An education that expands knowledge yet lacks moral growth may lead to disappointment and failure He urged education to foster racial responsibility and religious living.
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Richmond
College of the Bible
Eastern State College
Riley B. Montgomery
Goose Skins With Down On Available Soon
At the International Baby Chick Association convention in St Louis Missouri poultrymen showcased breakthroughs for geese production and processing. An Ohio incubator firm demonstrated a goose egg hatchery device while a Zarephath New Jersey farm presented a tanning method for goose skins with down attached suitable for powder puffs hats and baby garments. The industry sees a bright future with mass produced incubator hatched geese and full utilization of all goose products including meat and feathers.
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St, Louis
Gaiysburg
Ohio
Ray Petersime
Zarephath
N.J
Petersime
George Scheuffle
Ghost Town Fontana Village Restored For Tourism
In Fontana village North Carolina once built by TVA for dam workers the ghost town was revived as a resort complex. A private Washington DC group promoted tourism drawing about 750000 visitors from all states and 35 foreign countries last year.
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Haleigh
N. C
Fontana Village
Great Smoky Mountains
North Carolina
Smokies
Little Tennessee River
TVA
Fontana Dam
CTVA
Washington, D. C
Dead-Eye Boy Wins Big At Palisades Park Concession
Sixteen year old Bobby Pritchard of Newark wipes out the Palisades Park concession by knocking down 3000 milk bottles and claiming every prize. He spends only one dollar, hires three cabs to haul home more than 400 prizes, and prompts the concession to restock for future business.
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Palisades Park
N. J
Bobby Pritchard
Newark
Young
Pritchard
Woden News Highlights Local Social and School Events
Dorothy Boelts underwent an appendectomy at Dolmage hospital Buffalo Center and is reported in good condition. Several residents visited family in Decorah and at Clarion. The Presbyterian ladies aid held a bazaar and plate lunch with an auction. The Woden school carnival is planned with grades performing. Local families visited, travel to Cedar Falls for weekend study, and church events are noted.
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Dorothy Boelts
John Boelts
Dolmage's Hospital
Buffalo Center
E. Lomen
Decorah
A. R. Guernsey
Presbyterian Laties Aid
Paul Goslin
May Goslin
Clarion
Henry Bode
E. R. Peterson
WSOS
Methodist Church
Imko Huisinga
Dolmage Hospital
Malta
Bank
Wayne Naser
Fave Sons
Wilbur Godfredson
Lake Mills
Wm. Wood
Marcene Helm
Catherine Orthel
Manley
Ceder Falls
Charlotte Fitzpatrick
Schneuscher
Osage
Presbyterian Church
Merle Cushman
John Rudisill
Woden
Virgil Lhotka
Dennison
Lowell Lhotka
Minneapolis
Herb Carstens
Ed Trettin
Plymouth
B. F. Trettin
Gratton
Lizzie Trettin
Wesley to Stage Town and Country Quiz
The Wesley town quiz event on November 17 at the high school auditorium will feature team members Dr. L. L. Pfet fer Mrs. L. L. Lease Mrs. Leo Bleich Supt. Chas Mullin for the town squad. The country team includes Byron Calhoun Victor Loehig Mrs. Chas Nygaard and Mrs. Herman Studer.
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Wesley
D. of A
L. L. Pfet
Fer
L. L. Lease
Leo Bleich
Chas, Mullin
Byron Calhoun
Victor Loehig
Chas. Nygaard
Herman Studer
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Iowa
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Callies
CUB Scout Meeting
Sunnyside Farms
Forest City, Iowa
Willard
Cully
W. J. Denton
Uranium Discovery Prize
Army
Big Gorilla
Panther
Woden News
Hildegarde
Mr. Dolson
Mrs. Dolson
Sally
Bob
Jimmy
Paige
Ellie May
Jill
Freddie Shermer
Mr. Shermer
Mrs. Shermer
Ervin Fahrenholtz
Jane Ringsdorf
Nanyil Nelson
Larry Boyken
Kenneth Krantz
Leona Hofmann
Shirley Goetz
Carol Carlson
Richard Olson
Harvey Isebrandt
Pauline Miller
Titanka Topic Advertising
Tyke Theatre
Titonka, Iowa
Bob Hope
Lucille Ball
Dorothy Lamgur
Sterling Hayden
DODGE
New Plymouths
J. E. Arena
Dodge and
Plymouth Sales and Service
Lakota, Iowa
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