Farmers slain by Iowa bandits shock northern region
Des Moines area reports reveal three armed desperadoes killed farmer James Zrostlik, 27, near Britt, Iowa, while a wife and child watched. The gunmen then abducted the Gremmer family at their Woden farm, looted a tractor, and fled in a Willys Knight. State agents pursue leads, two suspects arrested in Minnesota await Britt identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Willys Knight
Rapaire
James Zrogtlik
Farmer
Britt
Small
Grostlit
Duncan
Des Moines
Telmond
Eppo Gremmer
Waden
Iown
Remmer
Willyy Knight
Thiet Glenn Schmidt
Burea
Carl Dahlhauser
Kossuth County
Chaska
Minnesota
Arested
van Wiivan
Sheridan
Iona
Frants Mitchell
Estherville
Insurance agent helps Iya' Olds with car woes
An insurance agent assists the Iya' Olds with a car issue described in fragmented notes, outlining advice and next steps for coverage and repair.
Special City Election for Titonia Waterworks
A special election is planned next Tuesday at the K. and MH station to decide if Titonia will build and operate a waterworks system. The town may receive a $13,500 WPA grant if a $16,600 bond issue is approved, completing a long effort to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaday
Yotora
Tronka
Offernia
Titonia
Jess
Grain Dealers Convention Attended by North Town Rep
Milles, manager of North Town Grain Co., represented the company at the district grain dealers convention held in Fort Dodge on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milles
North Town Grain Co
Fort Dodge
Junior Amateur Program Invitations at High School
The American Legion Auxiliary invites on Tuesday evening November 12 to the high school auditorium for a Junior Amateur Program. The event is sponsored by the P T A with lunch served by the P T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
P.T.A
Phicionka P.T A
American Legion Auxiliary
C. A. Hoan
G. Winter
Tonky American Legion Auxiliary Unit
104 Year-Old Willam W Kirk of Fertile Passes Milestone
William W Kirk, aged 104, celebrated his age yesterday at Fertile Iowa. A native of Ohio, he settled in Dows in 1861 and now resides with his daughter Mrs M Foster.
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Willam W. Kirk
Fertile
Lowa
M. Foster
Ohio
Dows
Mrs Franzen Home From Hospital
Mrs Ben Franzen was brought home from the Kossuth hospital at Algona last Sunday after two weeks of tuned following a major operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franzen
Ben Franzen
Kossuth
Algona
Bank Robbery Shocks City In 1920 Heist
On a Tuesday afternoon in 1920 the Titotics Savings Bank was robbed by gunmen who forced staff to lie on the floor while robbers gathered several thousand dollars. Bystander Wm. Batt recalls the moment and the swift retreat through a back alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titotics Davings Bank
Wm. Batt
Schram relatives host August Schram home gathering
Schrams entertain relatives from Burnside Port Dodge and Port Dodge areas at the August Schram residence. The event honors Ferdiek Schram and family who will move soon to a new home in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdiek Schram
Montana
Mrs Panukuk Pioneer of German Township Dies
Mrs Sever Panukuk died Tuesday morning after a six year illness at 4 30. She was a pioneer of German township. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p m at the Ramasy Reformed Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev Calwin Schuucker will lead the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sever Panukuk
Neas
Ramasy Reformed Church
Calwin Schuucker
Three Hunters Fined in Algona Court
John Roeltsema of Des Moines faced Justice Dawson on two charges. He paid 10 dollars fine and costs for illegal possession of hen pheasants. He also paid 10 dollars fine and 4.50 costs for having a landed and assembled gun in his car. Two guns were confiscated. Alfred Nelson Jr. of Wesley and T H Swaezer of Spencer also appeared for failing to stop at arterial stop signs and were fined 1 dollar and costs. Meithart, patrolman, made the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
John Roeltsema
Des Moines
Justice Dawson
Acond
Alfred Nelson Jr
Wesley
T. H. Swaezer
Spencer
Justice
H. B. White
Meithart
Patrol expansion in Towa fails to cut highway accidents
The Rock Rapids reporter notes that establishing a highway patrol in Towa was a step in the right direction but only a short one. The measure has not reduced the plarmive number of automobile accidents on our highways, despite the aim to lower crash rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Towa
Silver Wedding Anniversary Surprise for Rike Couple
Relatives and friends held a surprise on Saturday November 2 to honor Mr and Mrs Edward Rike on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests from Titonka Arnolds Park Burt Lakota and Waterville sent greetings with gifts and a silver certificate.
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Hdward Rike
Planty
Altyer
Arthur
Viola Rike
Miss Viola
Waterville
Mra
Theo
Rike
Titonka
Low Rike
Arnolds Park
Albert Bunkafske
Burt
Rilke Jr
Wm. Stenzel and
Familly
B. S. Pannkuk
Chris Brandt
Carl Galsking
Wm. Brandt
Fred Pannkuk
Lakota
Minert Pannhuk
Yelko Stecker
Harry Bartelt
H. W. Schoenlein
Truck Collision Near Woden Involving Local Resident
Tuesday evening just after dark a collision occurred north of the tracks at Woden between a car driven by Joe Tapper of Titonia and a Lake Mills truck with Mexican occupants headed for southern states. No side flares were observed on the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tapper
Titonia
Woden
Lake Mills
Card of Thanks for Albert J Lawler death
Frank and Phillip Lawler and Mrs. A D Iager of Ogden Iowa express thanks for kindnesses and flowers given after the accidental death of their brother Albert J Lawler. The message notes appreciation from his friends in Titanica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Lawler
Frank and
Phillip Lawler
A. d. Iager
Ogden
Iowa
Hinders Sues Alberts in Winnebago Court for Damages
Ted Hinders of Hancock County seeks a 1075 judgment against Ted Alberts of Buffalo Center in district court. The case stems from an August 16 accident west of Woden on a country road where a defendant’s truck and the plaintiff’s portable nil collided.
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Hinders
Amesburys Move to Algona in Preparations for New Home
Mrs Elizabeth Amesbury visited from Thursday to Sunday at the Tohn Amesbury home and then traveled with Mrs Willian Amesbury and Billy to arrange a move. They plan to occupy a house on Mast State Street west of the wading pool in Algona. Miss Clara Amesbury, employed at the Drugeist Mutual in Algong, will reside with the Amesburys Wesley News-World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesburys
Algona
Elizabeth Amesbury
Tohn Amesbury
Carrall
Willian Amesbury
Billy
Mast State Street
Clara Amesbury
Drugeist Mutual
Algong
Amenbury
Wesley News-World
Lutheran Church Bazaar And Supper Announced
The Lutheran Church notes an annual bazaar and supper in the church basement on Saturday November 16 hosted by the ladies. Donations for the Old Folks Home in Springfield Minnesota are requested by November 20 or notice to the pastor. A Springfield truck arrives on or after November 20. Christmas seals are sold by Sunday School children to benefit the T Q sick at a San Antonio sanitarium. The Luther League canvasses for subscriptions to Lutheran Standard and Kirchenblatt. Hindu service at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
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Springfield
Minn
T. Q
San Antonio
Texas
Luther League
Lutheran Standard of the Kirchenblatt
Judges and Clerks Named for Water Works Election
Judges for next Tuesday's water works election are Adolph Missal Leonard Callles and Homer Downs Clerks Mesdames Florence Reasay and Esther Askin. Polls will open from eight a.m. until eight p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Missal
Leonard Callles
Homer Downs
Mesdames
Florence Reasay
Esther Askin
Palls
Algona Plans Low Bank With Murtagh as President
Algona intends creating a new low bank with Comptroller C. B. Murtagh named as its President and manager. R. HagHard is listed as one of the major financiers backing the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
C. B. Murtagh
RU Hag- Hard
Annual Legion Carnival at Odd Fellows Hall
The Legion and Auxiliary announce their annual carnival and entertainment for Monday evening November 11 1935 at the Odd Fellows hall. Lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Odd Fllows
Hallow s'enl praised as town shows good behavior
A Thursday night in Lda featured well behaved children with no property damage though a few friendly pranks occurred among neighbors. Eimer Mechler south of town is raising his farm residence to add four rooms and a second story bath, improving the home’s appearance and family's comfort for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lda
Eimer Mechler
Mrs Pauline Nelson Visits Clear Lake Parents For Week
Mrs Pauline Nelson of Clear Lake is spending a week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Blakeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Nelson
Clear Lake
Mrs. Blakeley
Chevrolet announces new 1936 models and price cuts
Detroit November 1 Chevrolet Motor Company announced flat, effective with production of its new passenger car Models tomorrow, prices of three of six master deluxe models reduced below 1935 levels. Standard models range from 495 to 800 dollars with new features and hydraulic brakes. First showing will be at auto shows tomorrow, with 60,000 1936 models built by end of October and all dealers receiving new cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
Olffelalg
Chavralet
Maris Anderson and Julius King Wed in Denvar Colorado
Mrs Maris Anderson and Julius King celebrated a 30 year marriage with a ceremony in Denvar Colorado on a recent Tuesday. The couple marked the anniversary as friends and relatives attended the old church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maris Anderson
Julius King
Denvar
Colorado
District Court News In Brief No Court Held Last Week
District Court news reports no session last week while two civil cases were filed: J. M. Thilges versus H. J. Coburn for landlords attachment and R. F. Looby versus W. H. Koestler et al for foreclosure of chattel mortgage. Justice J. F. Uhlenhake sent Arnold Hilbert and Walter Held to the grand jury on a breaking and entering charge. Parties are from Wesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciatriet
J. M. Thilges
H. J. Coburn
R. F. Looby
WH. V. Koestler
J. F. Uhlenhake
Arnold Hilbert
Walter
Iro
Wesley
Fine for Petit Larceny in Danson Court
Woodrow Pettit was fined $2.00 and costs of $5.10 in Justioe Danson s court last Friday on a charge of petit larceny.
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Woodrow Pettit
Justioe Danson
Marriage Licenses Issued in Week Highlights Local Couples
Dan Cupid issued marriage licenses to Ralph B. Helvig of Truman and Martha Ann Bartlett of Mankato, Minnesota, during the week. The pair obtained licenses as the local ceremony plans take shape, marking notable pairs joining in matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Ralph B. Helvig
Truman, Mitin
Martha Ann Bartlett
Mankato
Minn
Riddle Damage Case Settled in Spencer District Court
The case of Eileen Riddle against Mesars Rosaker and Snyder was settled last week in Spencer district court. Miss Riddle will receive $3,200 from Snyder and $2,100 from Rosaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddle
Eileen Riddle
Mesars
Rosaker
Snyder
Miss Riddle
Spencer District
County Fair Shows Profit After Debt and Improvements
The county fair reports a profitable financial statement covering all expenses and repayment of last year’s deficit. It notes progress in clearing old debt and funds remaining for improvements including a new gateway and ticket office.
Celebrated Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Presnell
Friends visited Mr and Mrs W. T. Presnell at their home to honor their 50th wedding anniversary last week Monday. They received four fine rockers as mementos of the occasion.
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Mra
W. T. Presnell
Aew
Stop Sign Violators Arrested by Local Patrolman
Two more violators of the stop sign law were before Squire H B White last Saturday and they were arrested by Patrolman Meinhard. They were T H Sweser of Peterson Town and Alfred Nelson Jr of Wesley. They were soaked $1 each and costs of $2 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire H. B. White
Meinhard
T. H. Sweser
Peterson, Town
Alfred Nelson Jr
Wesley
$3,000 More for Commissioners
County ecarn hog allotment committee received $3,000 more to be paid to contract signers last Monday morning. This is all for group 3 signers. About 90 percent of all benefits have now been paid.
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Ecarn-Hog
Johnson and Mrs Carney Tie Knot in Algona
J K Tack Johnson and Mrs Rossart Carney, both of Algona, were married last Saturday. Details on Monty are unavailable, but well wishes are extended to the couple.
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Jack Johnson
J. K
Tack) Johnson
Rossart Carney
Algona
Monty
Court Reporter's Wife Dead in Winmetaburg
The county mourns the death of Mrs. Grier wife of veteran court reporter M. C. Grier who served the district for more than eighty years. She passed away Friday evening in Winmetaburg, leaving many friends and colleagues in shock.
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M. C
Farm Bureau Ladies Plan November Bancroft Meeting
The Farm Bureau ladies attend a county session at Bancroft on Friday November 8 to discuss home projects. Mrs. Mary Grege of Ames College and state demonstration agent will address the group and help plan Achievement Day set for February.
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Farm Bureau
Bancroft
Mary Grege
Ames College
Atate
Sheep Meeting Next Week Friday At Ames College
A county meeting for those interested in sheep and lamb feeding and management is planned for next week Friday. The venue is not yet decided. Prof. W. McDonald of Ames College will speak under the farm bureau's auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Ames College
Clyde Smith Dies In Auto Wreck Near Gruyer
The death of Clyde Smith and injuries to George Moulton and Leon Merritt saddened the community last week. Smith’s funeral was held Monday from the Congregational church. The collision occurred near Gruyer. Merritt’s farm was practically ruined. Moulton is recovering from seam wounds and a broken peg, while Merritt is improving though badly bruised.
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Clyde Smith
George Moulton
Leon Merritt
Mr. Smith
Congregational Church
Gruyer
Merritt
Mr. Merritt
Federal Panels for Pip Grounds Funds Approval
A city council approved an application for funds from a federal agency to clean up and improve the dump grounds and lay additional storm and water mains. The project is expected to require about $4,000 in federal aid.
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Algona Elty Council
T 0
Tttg
Barber Ordinance Sets Hours and Minimum Prices
Citizens vote to regulate barber hours and minimum charges. The measure, passed at the suggestion of the barbers organization, aims to standardize fees and ensure relief for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People of Relief
Barbers Organization
Armistice Day Dinner Speaker Named at Algona
Armistice Day dinner in Anderson’s hall Algona at 6 30 p m features B B Wicknelappar from Cadar Rap dg Linn county legislator as speaker All ex service men of the U S are invited Price 60 cents per plate Reservations with Don C Hutchison Commander of the Legion Algona
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B .B. Wicknelappar
Cadar
Linn County
Anderson's Hall
Algona
Gli U
Ware
Don C. Hutchison
The
Legion
Heaviest Cabbages Weighed 21 and 32 Pounds
Twenty years ago B A Pannkuk of Titonka grew the two largest cabbages on record weighing 21 and 32 pounds respectively, marking a remarkable harvest for the farm.
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B. A. Pannkuk
Titonka
Advertising Pata Her Ayrshire Chronicle Ad
Oklahoma girl sought a husband in an odd ad and paid 20 for it. He died within a year leaving a 10,000 policy. Lawlor brothers, Frank and Phillip of Ogden, visited over the estate of A J Lawler after a brother’s death. The estate bungalow sold to William Boyken and goods moved to Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
Oklahoma
Frank
Phillip Lawlor
Ogden
A. J. Lawler
Wm. Boyken
Continued program returns indicate plan for corn hog contracts
A statement by C. Davis, administrator of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, says another voluntary contract will be offered for corn and hogs. The plan emphasizes soil conservation, added land use, and continued adjustments to prevent overproduction and protect farmers' prices, noting wide farmer participation in 1934–1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Davis
A. L. Brown
Drauth
Plang
Mr. Davis
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
For Sale Farms and Honor Roll Fragments
Fragmentary ad listing farms for sale in Plum Creek Portland Township and a Ward 200 acre farm near Portland with a two story residence and new barn. Also includes scattered honor roll items with names and dates. Contact Topic office for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasperson
Plum Creek
Federal Land Bank
Portland Township
Wolfe
Gown
Lea O
Pople
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Soult
Tritt
Ruthles
Iternoon
Gremmer
James
Zrostlick
Cremmer
Gremmers
Aleo
Grammer
Prosene
Pamen
Uuther Farmhouse
Olllerrs
Mr. Rilke
Lutheran Church Notes
District Court News
Satan
Vanes Ralbsamen
Washington, D. DC
Helmer Bros
Fullang Broa
Chicago, Il
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