Post Office Appointments Pending Open Competitive Exam
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination to fill postmaster positions at several offices including Thohonka Burt and Ledyard with salaries of 1700, 1700, and 1300 dollars. Applications must be filed in Washington DC before closing and veteran preference requires prior documentation.
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Washington, D. C
United States Civil Sarice Commission
Thhonka
Burt
Salay
Ledyard
Titonka Postmaster Exam Prompts Civil Service Action
The United States Civil Service Commission opens an uncompetitive examination for the postmaster vacancy at Titonka. Eligible citizens must reside in the post office area, have one year of service, meet health and age limits, and submit to tests, education and license verification. The commission will certify the top candidates to the Postmaster General for selection. Also noted is the Annual Bazaar of the Ladies Society of the Ramsay Reformed Church near Titonka on November 28 with a chicken supper and auction, led by Rol PeVries.
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Titonka
United Aew Civil Service Commission
Cloise
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Ctvil Thes Commission
United States
Ladiest Society
Ramsay Reformed Church
Imany
Rol PeVries Utada Qenar
United States buys 19000 hogs for needy distribution
Uncle Sam entered the hog market and bought 19,000 hogs at 4.38 to 4.00 per hundred. The purchases will be processed and distributed to the needy. Visitors from Clinton, H C Banda and son Elmer, and friends Carl Jonsen and Matt Avery, called on Mrs Banda and Emily Friday and Saturday, and spent time pheasant hunting.
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United States
Sam
Cunton My
H. C. Banda
Elmer
Carl Jonsen
Matt Avery
Clinton
Mr. Banda
Fred ‘Banda
Emily
Governor Herring Extends Delinquent Tax Sale Deadline
Delinquent tax notice Proclamation issued October 20 extends the annual tax sale period from December 1 to January 1. The delinquent tax sale will not be advertised until the first of December.
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Herring
Vet Hospital Mr Ed Callies Treated For Arthritis
Spanish War veteran Mr Ed Callies is confined at Fort Snelling Veterans Hospital near Minneapolis for arthritis and other ailments. He arrived Thursday and will stay for several weeks for treatment.
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Callies
Vet Hospital
Ed. F. Callies
Veterans Hospital
Fort Snerling
Minneapolis
Violation of Game Laws Leads to Minor Fine in Algona
Open season action records show Mer vin A. Flick of Dubuque arrested by Deputy Game Warden Merle Locke of Badger for possessing a pheasant hen. Flick fined 10 dollars plus 4.80 costs. Henry Cresco, convicted of stealing Harney farm tools near Swea City, faces 60 days in county jail in addition to 20 already served. original sentence 9 months with 6 months suspended and a 1 dollar fine, with release expected around Thanksgiving.
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Algona, Special
Algona
Mervin A. Flick
Dubuque
P. A. Dawson
Wis
Merle Locke
Badger
Slick
Henry Cresco
Harney
Swea City
Deland
Eugene Long Dies by Own Action in Fort Madison Text
Eugene Long, a well known Algona resident, committed suicide at the Fort Madison Penitentiary last week Wednesday. The body was shipped home and funeral services were held at the Chapel conducted by Rev. As English. Gene was described as a good-hearted fellow whose life was ruined by intoxicating influences.
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Algona
Eugene Long
Fort Madison
Laird & McCullough
Gene
Former Titanica resident recalls old farm ties in Osceola hunt
Oscar Celiman of Osceola Iowa returns with three neighbors for a Friday morning hunt near the old farm home. He last sold the farm over thirty years ago and was greeted by Alfred andRoss Oesterreich on nearby properties. Celiman reconnects with lingering old neighbors, including the Mechlers Petersons and Klenks, as life has changed in the region.
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Cimer
Oscar Celiman
Osceola
Iowa
Thonka
Mr. Celiman
Titanica
Mr. Gellman
Megers
Alfred
Ross Oesterreicher
Mechler's
Peterson
Pheasant Hunters In Auto Accident Near Britt
A party of five from Fort Dodge returning from a pheasant trip near Britt rolled their car into a ditch near Wesley late Saturday. James Shaffer, a conductor on the Railway, suffered severe facial injuries from broken glass while others had minor injuries. Neighbors aided, an ambulance transported the injured to Fors Dodge hospital.
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George Brown
Ed Cosgril
Cosgrily
Britt
Algonn
Mr. Shaffer
Fors Dodge
Condition of Fred Raibsamen Remains Unchanged
The report notes Fred Raibsamen remains in poor condition on Wednesday. The family are at his bedside except Bousis who is on the way frahs quisigna. Johnny Cuntlinghen has charge of chores and farm work with help from Vance Reibsamen, described as reliable for farm duties.
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Fred Raibsamen
Bousis
Quisigna
Gohnny
Cuntlinghen
Vance Reibsamen
Gilmore D Reibsamen Married in Illinois
Myra Baker, formerly Mrs. T P Reibeamen Britt, announced the marriage of her son Gilman to Miss Jon Dick inson, a registered nurse, at Geneva Illinois August 12 1982 at the M B parsonage witnessed by her sister Mrs Percey Relbsamen. Gilman worked at Dr Brewster's office and recently joined Rath Packing Co in Waterloo. The couple will reside in Waterloo.
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Myra
G. A. Baker
T. P. Reibeamen
Britt
Gilman
Jon Dickinson
Geneva
M. WB
Percey Relbsamen
Waterloo
Tourists Reach California After Snowstorm Trek
Albert Meyer along with Fred Bacon and J. Wisher from Thtonka report safe arrival in California on November 6. They endured a Utah snowstorm 125 miles east of Bali Laka City with strong winds and freezing windshield but continued via the central route. Meyer notes good roads, green landscape, and warm weather as they send greetings from Los Angeles.
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California
Albert Meyer
Fred Bacon
J. ¥. Wisher
Mayer
Ana
Utah
Bali Laka City
Los Angeles
Hunters Swarm Farmers Cornfields In Pheasant Hunt
Hundreds of hunters trampled through cornfields and pastures last Friday and Saturday in search of pheasants. Most brought in a limit while some failed to bag a bird. Some hunters shot hens, despite sportsman norms, and wind on Saturday hindered many from killing.
Double Accident Near Luverne Algona Iowa
Last Saturday about six o'clock a double auto crash occurred at Prairie Creek bridge two miles north of Luverne on Sexton Road. Bill Modeing and Herman Hinta from Algona lost the bridge and drove into the creek. A crowd of about 25 gathered as a northbound V eight sped toward the scene and also plunged into the creek to avoid the crowd. No serious injuries and only minor damage to the vehicles.
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Luverne Algona
Prairie Creek
Luverne
Sexton Min
Bill Modeing
Herman Hinta
Algona
Lutheran Church Notes Celebrate Luther's 450th Birthday
About eighty five million Lutherans celebrated Dr Martin Luther’s 450th birthday last Sunday. Luther born in Bielefeld Germany November 10 1483. He was the greatest reformer of all times. Good Hapachurat held a special service Sunday morning and the Luther League presented an evening program of readings and songs. The Luther League canvassed for church panears last week yielding nineteen subscribers. Church ladies plan their annual fall supper in the basement next Saturday afternoon and evening. If you wish a chicken supper be present Saturday November 8. Sunday school 10 A M. English service next Sunday at 11 A M. Religious Instruction Saturday at 1:00 PM.
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Lutheran Church
Martin Luther
Luther
Bielebeen
Germany
Hapachurat
Luther League
the Lutheran Church
la. m
Community thanks for help with harvests and food
Mrs Rey yolda expresses appreciation to all who assisted in picking corn and bringing food, thanking everyone for their support and kindness.
Algona News Highlights Local Events And Reports
Algona district sports results and local notices include Algona high school football loss at Humboldt 13 to 0, a church and community activities report, drought and farm news, 4-H club review at Wesley, and a Poppy Day success with 1398 poppies sold. Officials discuss Drain No. 1 repairs and Corn Hog program loans prep.
Long Lost Slot Machines Found In Iowa Town
Harvey Ornham and associates found four stolen slot machines hidden under brush near O'Hara farm. Machines were damaged by axe. owners notified and returned to town. Iowa officials report widespread removal and smashing of slot machines with proceeds turned to state, reflecting strong anti gambling sentiment. Fishing season ends November 30. frog conservation rules limit capture to six per day and restrict commercial sale. A bulletin on feeding game birds during severe weather is available.
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Harvey Ornham
Gon
O'Hara
Graham
Jessors
Iowa
Fkrogs
Fish & Game Commission
Titonka Woman National Winner in Honey Recipe Contest
Titonka woman Mrs Ray Hansen placed third in a national honey recipe contest announced by Iowa State College Ames on Tuesday morning. Prizewinners included a Minnesota winner and a Rolls, Iowa entrant. recipe text and trial details appear in local items. Also noted are civil case foreclosures and a Titonka Commercial Club meeting slated for next Monday at 8 15 p m with officer elections.
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Ray Hansen
Iowa State College
Ames
Minnesota
Iowa
Graham Bread
Methodist Church Notes Morning Worship Sunday at 11
The church invites members to make this their home and urges continued cooperation. It emphasizes the role of the church as God’s messenger, ongoing support, and the bud get process for the year. A parish meeting is planned to discuss ongoing improvements and student grades.
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Angedaeue
Parsanega Jay
Thirty Years Ago in Doolet and Nearby Community
A nineteenth century fragment describes Geo Schwirer visiting a friendly town, coal sheds planned for Clinton Grain Co, and local families Fred Meslep and Mrs Merman Taide visiting Herman Mich. Doeral. Four cattle and hog firms listed: Schram Westlake Ward Bresu Chas Ripps and Gunton Grain Co. A cemetery inscription joke about an honest lawyer and a graveyard mystery adds local color.
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Geo. Schwirer
Albert Nelson
Clinton Craf Co
Lye
Fred Meslep
Marysville
Waalt
Merman Taide
Illy, Doeler
Herman
Mitt
Schram & Westlake
Ward & Bresu
Chas, Ripps
Gunton Grain Company
Legion Auxiliary Holds County Meeting With Skits and Music
Members attended the county Auxiliary Units meeting in Burt on Tuesday November 7 presenting two skits The Catastrophe of the Pallureyélle Unit and Good Old Fashioned School Days Musical numbers My Daddies Buttons Says Us and Dear Old Pal of Mine were sung by Ethel Nelson with Gladys Bogges as accompanist Inez Wolfe was named County Parliamentarian Attendance quotas were discussed and plans set for the next meeting at Fenton with Algona Unit.
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Burt
Pallureyélle
Dday
Gothskig
Supt
Hoon
Tne
Woc-Who
Martha Bonacker
Wesley
Department
Legion Hall
Pearl Ricklofa
Dee
Bth
Gasis
Inez Wolfe
Iowa Legionaire
Legionaires
Dud
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Kossuth County
Hstmaster
Eden
Gilmore D. Reibsamen
Illinois
Dean Biekingen Beenmeiss
Genevi
Algona News
Algona High Select
Humboldt
Ceanl Bjustrom
Grace Walker
Whittemore
W. TE. McDonald
Wv. A. Frech
Masons City
Gangservation Department
Yermen Mutual Life Insurance Company
Clarence Bockes
Conrad, Towa
Corm Banking
H. M. Booked
M. A. Hauser
Marin Hunt
Charles Kollaseh
Bancroft
Court House Tower
Babe
Dutton
Martin Bonnstetter
A. H. Bonnstetter
Joseph Elsbecker
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Home Owners Mutual Fire Insurance Association of
Sid J. Backus
Algona Ald Sanborn
Towa
Independents
Mercer of
Veterans of Foreign Wars
St. Cecelia's Academy
Aola
Harry Bawards
Fred Bartholomew
Olaf Funnemark School
Board of Supervisors
Chas
Morris
A. B. Michel
Drala
Fsuhiltz
Charles Morris
Michal Ware
F. J. Bergeman
Baje
Cauchpead
Thompson
Wik A. Winter
Frank Klaas
Gunt J. Koppen
Equitable Life
Elizabeth Dirks
Geo. A. Heald
Titonka Commercial Club
Methodist Church
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Misa Avelyn Olaya
City
Johnny “Wilwan
Wosk
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