Red Cross Roll Call Highlights Campaign Effort
The National Red Cross Roll Call begins Armistice Day and runs through Thanksgiving. Local chair Mrs. Sadie Denton leads volunteers from American Legion Auxiliary and 4-H to solicit $1 memberships. Officials urge generosity as funds are needed for expanded relief work amid rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Sadie Denton
Rey
A. Killan
Manry Young
Mary Forverger
Grace French
Rasmus Hansen
J. EB. Keil
American Legion and Auxiliary
Red Cross Ral
Solicbor
John Merlin Callies Dies at Five After Illness
John Merlin Callies died Friday at 9 20 am after a four day illness of intestinal flu and convulsions. Services conducted by Rev L G Gartner were held at the home and burial was in Buffalo Washin cemetery. He was born October 24 1925 and was 5 years old. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Callies two sisters Irene and Margaret and five brothers Herbert Edward Waller Donald and Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callies
Privale
L. G. Gartner
Buffalo Wwashin
John
Heas
Ed. Callies
Irene
Margaret
Herbert
Edward
Waller
Donald
Carl
Cavil of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors for Funeral Help
A family expresses gratitude to neighbors, friends, the American Legion, and the Auxiliary for kind acts and flowers during illness and death of their son and brother JOM. In the center, Mr. and Mrs. Wd. Callies and family extend thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Auxiliary
JOM
Wd. Callies
Hatchery School in Lone Rock On Egg Quality
The fall poultry school will meet in Lone Rock on November 30 at 10 a.m. The event, organized by Ros eath county poultrymen with Cotton and Krause Hatcheries and the Farm Bureau, aims to improve egg production efficiency and egg quality through talks by W R Whitfield and others. A free lunch will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Rock
Ros Eath
Cotton and Krause Hatcheries
Farm Bureau
Extension Service
Iowa State College
W. R. Whitfield
Poultry Extension Service
Willis Cotton
Krause
Long Rock
4-H Buffalo Busy Bees End Year Meeting at Krantz Home
The 4-H Buffalo Busy Bees held their final meeting of the year at Mrs. Krantz home on Saturday November 8. Officers elected for the new year include Phydelis Petersen president Helen Read vice president Alice Gariner secretary treasurer Fern Krantz historian and Violet Slack reporter. Plans for the coming year were set and pictures were taken for a historian led book titled Our Club History. Lunch was served by Mrs. Harold Johnson and Mig Raymond Krantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Busy Bees
Our Glub
Harold Johnson
Mig
Raymond Krantz
Methodist Church Notes Public Worship Schedule
The Methodist Church outlines a Sunday program with 11:00 a.m. worship and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, Epworth League at 7:15 p.m. A special evening service next Sunday at 9:00 p.m. will feature Dr. W. H. Lease preaching. A ladies bazaar and supper are set for February 21 to support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
W. H. Lease
Bpworth League
Xen
Anith
W. H .S88
Oxley Wins Hatchel Supervisor Race Over Republican
Independent candidate Ed Oxley of Hancock defeats the Republican rival to become Hatchel supervisor. Also noted are visitors Mr and Mrs John Pink hosting relatives including Mr and Mrs Geo Harper and family and Mr Andy Boise who arrived last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxley
Hatchel
Ed Oxley
Hancock
John Pink
Geo. Harper
Andy Boise
Pheasant Hunters Return From Denton Home Session
Detective T J Pettit of the City Police department and Attorney W R Prouty Des Moines and C G Winter Mason City spent the second hunting session at the Denton home and returned Friday evening to their homes. Chevrolet announces 1931 models priced lower than current levels and on display nationwide heralded as The Great American Value with new body styles and options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Pettit
Pinger
W. R. Prouty
Des Moines
C. G. Winter
Mason City
Denton
Chevrolet
Isher
Star Route to Discontinue Hans Nelson Service
Hans Nelson, star route carrier, is ordered to discontinue trips from Wesley to Titonia next Saturday. Mail will be delivered by rural carriers on and after that date. Nelson has served well and won patrons with his friendly service. the note expresses regret at the ending of his mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Route
Hans Nelson
Star
Wesley
Titonia
Hans
Gartners Attend Sub-District Ministers Meeting and Conventions
Mr and Mrs Gartner traveled from Shenandoah Bay to Good Hope for a sub-district ministers meeting. They visited Galva and Friends before spending Tuesday in Sioux City on business, then proceeded to Council Bluffs and Shenandoah for the Mid West Horticultural Society and Iowa State Beekeepers Association convention in Shenandoah. Mr Gartner plans to attend sessions for a few days and return home Friday or Saturday.
Hunters Head for Graham Mo to Seek Ducks and Geese
Two cars left Lakota and Titanka at midnight Saturday for Graham Missouri to hunt ducks geese and game in swamps and hills for four days. The party includes Mr and Mrs Guy Beemer Dr and Mrs Murray Lakota Henry Butler and W J Denton. Missouri season opened Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Missomi
Lakota
Titanka
Graham
Guy Beemer
Murray
Henry Butler
W. J. Denton
Missouri
Algona Lady Sells Several Farms
Mrs Addie Seymour of Algona attended to business matters here and is president of the Farmers and Drovers State bank. She recently sold two farms, one leased to Peter Selvig sold to Ferdinand Miller, the Winter family farm sold to David Patterson. Patterson sold eighty acres near town to Edward Thaves in the clothing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Addie Seymour
Murs. Seymour
Parmers & Drovers State Bank
Peter Selvig
Ferdinand Miller
John Winter
David Patterson
Minister's Wife Left Behind After Humboldt Gas Stop
A Humboldt filling station incident led to a minister, his wife, and another woman traveling from Webster City to Algona. While refueling, the minister supervised the tank and oil check, then continued. Later a mile south of St. Joe he realized the back seat was empty and the woman was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Webster City
Humboldt
Algond
St. Joe
Akkerman Cavett Wedding in Buffalo Center
Miss Jonnie Akkerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Oltman Akkerman west of town married Charles Cavett of Enderlin North Dakota Tuesday evening Oct 28 1930 at seven oclock in a blue and white room. Rev O Thompson performed the single ring ceremony with Miss Wilma Akkerman and Ted Alberts J as attendants. The bride wore brown wagon silk and carried veses bouquet. The groom wore a navy blue suit. They received congratulations after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akkerman-Cavett
Jonnie Akkerman
Oltman Akkerman
Charles Cavett
Enderlin
North Dakota
Rev
O. Thompson
Wilma Akkerman
Ted Alberts J
Buffalo Center Tribune
Jury Selection From Polls Draws on Election Day
The article explains that both petit and grand juries are chosen from each voting precinct by election boards and that staying away from the polls does not avoid jury duty. Henry Buckholdt of Bancroft had business in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novinces
Petit
Grand Jury
Henry Buckholdt
Bancroft
Millions of Fish Placed in Lost Island Lake
The state fish and game department reported sixty truck loads of perch bluegills crappies and bullheads moved from Virgin lake to Lost Island and other waters in northern and southern Iowa over the past ten days. Each load held 30 000 to 50 000 fish with perch averaging around a foot. Virgin lake’s swampy shores provide ideal propagation conditions.
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Gost Island Lake
Virgin Lake
Lost Island
Towa
State Fish and Game Department
Lost Island Lake
Ruthven Free Press
Mrs R B Hopkins Recalls Eastward Trip Highlights
Mrs R B Hopkins of Wesley Iowa formerly Miss L A Hilson described her May trip through New England and cities from Norristown Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York to Boston Plymouth and Lexington. She toured historic sites including Valley Forge Betsy Ross House Independence Hall and Grant's Tomb, sharing vivid details with Murdo Progressive Study Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdo
Ben Hopkins
Hitchins
Progressive Study Club of
East
Murdo Coyote
Murdo, & D
Man
R. B. Hopkins
Wesley, Ia
L. A. Hilson
Jones County
South David
Washington
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
Hall of Independence
Benjamin Franklin
Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic City
Great City
America
New York
Grant
Boston
Plymouth
Mass
Plymouth Rock
Lexington
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Paul Revere
Lexington Square
General Adams
Hancock
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Philosaphar Wis
Cambridge
Educative Lexington Club Visit Highlights U S Landmarks
The Lexington Federated club tour included Harvard Cambridge tours Mary and Louise Alcott homes a Trans Atlantic voyage along Maine coast a Hudson River cruise Washington DC landmarks the Capitol Library White House National Museum and Spirit of St Louis first printed money and stamps Arlington National Cemetery Taft Roosevelt Longworth and Wilson associations. Mrs Hopkins received applause and thanks and refreshments followed. Adjournment set for October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mary and
Louise Alcott
Maine
Hudson River
Albany
N.Y
New York City
Washington DC
United States Capitol
House of Representatives
Senate
Congressional Library
White House
National Museum
Washington
Lindbergh
St. Louis
Arlington Cemetery
Taft
Wilson
Charles Curtis
Roosevelt Longworth
Hopkins
Fred Messerli
Auxiliary Notes From Legion Hall Meeting
At a special Legion Auxiliary meeting on November 7 nine teen members attended. Reports covered district convention returns, quill blocks, feather pillows, bright covers, carpet rags for sewing, donated quilt tops and linings. A work day is planned for November 14 at Mrs Denton’s home to make quilts and garments for Disabled war veterans families.
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Legion Hall
Wm. Peterson
Alsona
Breen
Win
Ricklet's
John’ Falk
Rasmus Hansen
Camilla Capper
Denton
Des Moiines
Boy Shoots Wolf Endangering Encounter with Lupine
Floyd Gregory son of Mr and Mrs Homer Gregory shot and wounded a wolf hiding in a culvert after discovering it while searching for livestock. The wolf reportedly attacked before a second shot killed it as sheep losses mounted in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Gregory
Homer Gregory
Gregorys
Floyd
Luverne News
Takota Merchant Dies After Short Illness
Lakota resident Charles Thayes age 55 died Monday evening after a four day illness from a stroke. He operated a Lakota meat market and was active in the town. Survived by wife two married daughters three sisters and four brothers. Funeral at Lakota Presbyterian Church at 2 o clock.
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Takota
Charles Thayes
Lakota
J. G. Thayes
Mr. Thaves
Iowa County
Wisconsin
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Leakota
Obituary for Peter H Wessels Sr. in Kamrar area
Peter H Wessels Sr. was born April 9 1897 near Qamray Iowa. He lived in Oklahoma briefly then settled in Winnebago County Iowa. He married Jennie Limberg on April 6 1918 and had two children Raymond and Valera. He died at 33 years 6 months 11 days leaving wife children parents and three brothers Carl Guy and Herman.
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Peter H. Wessels
Peter Mw, Wessels Sr
Qamray
Hamilton County
Iowa
Oklahoma
Kamrar
Winnebago County
Jennie Limberg
Raymond
Valera
Carl
Hinckley
Minn
Guy
Buffalo Center
Herman
Lakota
Honor Roll Names and Dates Across Small Towns
A fragmented list shows multiple individuals with birth dates and towns including Titonka Iowa Hine Helfer Jan 1 1932 Jos4R Larsen Burtglowa Theo Gerhard Bruns New Liberty Iowa Henry Buckholdt Bancroft Iowa Rickless Titonka Iowa May 1 19. The OCR reads several scattered names and places with inconsistent spellings and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Sorenson
Death of Dorothy Marie Gray at age 10
Dorothy Marie Gray born August 31 1920 in Titania Florida died November 8 1930 at home aged 10 years 2 months and days after influenza and complications. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Henry Gray five brothers and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at Reform Church with Rev G Haken officiating. remains laid in Buffalo township cemetery. Relatives from Kamrar Gilmore City Liteh eld and Lake Lillian attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Marie Cray
Titania
Fla
Henry Gray
Henry
Fred
Wimner
Leonard
Mervin
Viola
Trene
Reform Church
G. Haken
Buffalo Township
Folkert Huisman
Klaas Huisman
Geo, Huisman
Card of Thanks from the Gray Family
Card expresses gratitude from Mr and Mrs Henry Gray and friends for sympathy during illness and death of their daughter and sister. Appreciation extended to those who sent flowers and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gray
Wesley News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Illnesses
Community notes from Wesley Iowa list Miss Marie Hansen shopping in Mason City and John Amesbury as a business caller at Woden. A Congregational church class of twelve was confirmed, while the Study club handles annual Red Cross Christmas seals. Several families report illness including Lucille King caring for Trafford twins with intestinal flu and a year old set of twins very ill. Private visits span Ackley, Britt, Manly, Whittemore, and Mason City with neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hansen
Mason City
John Amesbury
Woden
Congregational Church
Dorothy Goetz
R. B. Hopkins
al Hutchins
Study Club
Red Cross
Lucille King
Trafford
John Stephen
Ackley
J. B. Meade
Gus Brandt
John Uhienhake
Theo, Doerr
Britt
Community Notes Reflect School, Family, and Local Life
Monday events at Kleinpeter hall amid returning scholars. Local obituaries, birthdays, hunting mishap, and social gatherings fill Algona and nearby homes with news of births, illnesses, and community support.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Merlin Callies
Methodist Church
Islind Lake
Mistovic
Dorothy Marie Gray
Bulfsio
Wesley News
A. A. Studer
Manly
Ralph Valentine
Chas. Murphy
William Cooper
Albert Martentk
Cooper
J. L. Haverly
Agatha Haverly
J. T. Meurer
Jutie
Cheryll Ann
Joseph Meurer
Whittemore
Tom Blaine
Kenyon
Sexton
Martha
Evelyn Haynes
Virginia Benton
Mankato
Haynes and Benton
Charles Downns
R. C. Bauer
Robert
Clarence Beach
Albert Lawler
John Hutchison
Lawler
Hutchison
Julius Loreng
Anthony Johnson
Ulcle
Helen Doerr
T. P. Doerr
Kleinpeter Hall
John Amsbury
Elizabeth Amesbury
Clara
al- Bona
Amesbury
Misa Hilda Goetz
Anton Goetz
Waterloo
O. BE. MecGall
Harry
I. W. Lease
Withery Beck
Margaret McConell
Linner
Hk. Lu
Loren
Raymond Hansen
Ray Madison
Yarm
Carlson
Ketike
Tir
Gladden
Vincent Kleinpeter
A. L. Kleinpeters
Bappy
C.F
Melvin
Elizabeth Matern
Lucille Kunz
Frank Klaas
Dallas
Tex
John Youngworth
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Room
Leo Bleich
Call Opera House
John McCormack
Frank Bornstetter
Ralph Faircloth
Maxine
Jean
Grinnell
William Hutchison
Faircloth
John Ormsby
Joseph
Alf Studer
Geo
Aldrich
Fred Scoft
Jack Studar
Henry Haverly
Premo
I. L. Haverly
Emil Wester
Harry Braley
Conrad
Donald Haverly
Mercy Hospital
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