County Meeting of Green Post and Auxiliary in Kossuth City
Members of the Green Post American Legion and Auxiliary will host a Kossuth County meeting in Titanica on Thursday evening November 18 in the Methodist church basement. County Commander Luther Miller will preside. L. G. Gartner, a World War veteran, will discuss Education in the CCC Camps. The Shimon Trio of Have lock will perform, with Emery Stewart singing and Maxine Peterson clarinet. After the program lunch is served and guests visit Tyke Theatre. Mrs. C. H. Graham of Burt is Auxiliary County Chairman.
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Green Post
American Legion
Auxilary
Kossuth
Titanica
Methodist Church
Luther Miller
L. G. Gartner
CCC
Shimon
Havelock
Emery. Stewart
Maxine Peterson
Tyke Theatre
C.H. Graham of
Burt
Margie Play Delights Titanica High School Cast
The junior class stage comedy Margie, a three act play, drew packed crowds at Tyke Theatre Friday night Nov 12. Directors Miss Carol McEwen trained the cast to clear dialogue and strong performances, making the show a financial and entertainment success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie
Titanica High School
Des Moines
Tyke Theatre
Carol McEwen
Ministers in corn husking match entertain Algona crowd
Iowa ministers joined a corn husking contest at the Algona Fort Dodge district meeting two miles south of Rolfs. Six clergymen competed for weights with Rev Harold Dayton first at 1240 pounds and Rev H M Hall second 1100 pounds. Fremont Faul placed fourth with 1080 pounds while Rev Muehlemann, Dr Harl Roadman, and Rev W G Muehlemann also scored. Rebekkah lodge members collect jams for Mason City Odd Fellows Home. Mrs Kenneth Wisher and children left for St Paul where Mr Fisher has steady laundry work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Faul
W. G. Muehleman
Algona
Methodist Church
Iowa
Algona- Fort Dodge
Henry Brinkham
Rolfs
Harold Dayton
Dickens
H. M. Hall
Marathon
L. H. Scheer
Odebolt
Farnhamville
Harl Road
Morningside College
Rebekkah Lodge
Odd Fellows Home
Mason City
Kenneth Wisher
Audrey
Paul Ingham
Methodist Church Notes and Schedule
Methodist Church notes list W L Patterson as pastor with Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11, Epworth League at 7 30, and choir practice at 8 at the Stewarts home. Doan service at 9 80 morning and 10 30 Sunday School with Ladies Aid at Pete Andreason home. Members urged to subscribe to Christian Advocate. donations to Retired Ministers Fund welcome. special Thanksgiving service announced for agriculture friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Patricia Ball
Stewart
Doan
Ladies Aid Society
Pete Andreason
Pearl Knox
Christian Advocate
Hmet
Friends of Agriculture
Rockford Man Visits Sister in Illinois
Here From Dunolis H. J. Osterbauer of Rockford Illinois visited his sister Mrs. John alk and family Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunolis
H. J. Osterbauer
Rockford
Ilinois
John Alk
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
Two marriage licenses have been issued this past week. Wilbert D. Peterson of Ringsted wed Marie Merron of Fairmont Minnesota. Reece Martin and Mildred Hildman, both residents of Wesley, were issued a license to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert D. Peterson
Ringsted
Marie Merron
Fairmont
Minn
Reece Martin
Mildred Hildman
Wesley
Young Farmers Pick Corn at Heffner Farm
Ten wagons loaded with corn went to the Vincent Heffner farm Friday and completed the work by noon. Heffner is ill and has been in poor health for a year, recently taken to a hospital in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Heffner
Heffner
Iowa City
Dinner Honoring Nettie Barnard Attracts Visitors
Out of town guests joined Mr. and Mrs. Ray Oesterreicher for a Sunday dinner in honor of Mrs. Nettie Barnard of Tacoma Washington. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Art Hansen of New Hartford Iowa Robert Schweppe of Webster City Mr. and Mrs. Will Peterson Marjorie and Marilyn and Miss Leota Oesterreicher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Oesterreicher
Nettie Barnard
Tacoma
Washington
Art Hansen
New Hartford
Iiowa
Robert Schweppe
Webster City
Will Peterson
Marjorie
Marilyn
Leota Oesterreicher
Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Service at Two
Rev Kolberg of Britt will lead the service with the sermon in English Sunday School begins at 9 30 A M Choir practice set for Thursday evening Please be on time so the service may start promptly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolberg
Obituary for Mrs Henry Ites in Alden Reformed Church
Grace Margaret Meyer Ites, born March 11 1905, died November 8 after an appendicitis operation at Dolmage Hospital Buffalo Center. Survived by husband Henry Ites, son Clarence, parents Mr and Mrs Dick Meyer, sister Mrs John Hoeck, brother Dan Meyer. Funeral in new Reformed church with many relatives attending. Burial in church cemetery.
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Henry Ites
Dolmage Hospital
Buffalo Center
Grace Margaret “Meyer
Dick Meyer
Henry
Tresi Ons
Clarence
Mra
Dies
New Reformed Church
Ock Meyer
John Hoeck
Dan Meyer
Heiko Ites
Henry Harrs
Francis Ites
Petter Pettergon
Alden
Iowa
Ben Rippentrop
Calavan
Minnesota
William Meyer
Swea City
Joe Buss
Harm Francen
Jake Francen
Nan Buas
Daniel Gerdes
Illinois
Dick Groen
John Groen
Marie Groen
Jerry Frey
Fof Elaworth
Minesota
Ralph Dreesen
South Dakota
Church Cemetery
Thanksgiving Program in Portland Township District No 2
On Monday evening November 24 at eight o clock Miss Vera C Carlson and pupils will present a Thanksgiving program and basket social. Lunches will be sold. There will be other entertainment and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera C. Carlson
Portland Township
Miss Wandling Safely Operated for Appendicitis at Kossuth
Miss Mabel Wandling underwent an appendicitis operation at Kossuth Hospital Saturday and is reportedly getting along well. She has struggled to attend school due to a foot infection and recent health setbacks, keeping her out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Wandling
Kossuth Hospital
Ladies Visit Crystal Lake for Mrs Schenck Birthday
Mesdames Caryle Bonacker Estelle Blanchard and Miss Ida Sachau visited the Horace Schenck home in Crystal Lake on Saturday and helped Mrs Schenck celebrate her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Caryle Bonacker
Estelle Blanchard
Ida Sachau
Horace Schenck
Crystal Lake
Mrs. Schenck
Gartner Completes C C C Camp Work
Rev. L. G. Gartner, former minister at the local Methodist church, finished four years as chaplain at the Hibbing Minnesota CCC camp. He led 644 religious services with 93 638 in attendance, plus 148 other church or lecture services. Camp-wide Protestant, Catholic, and other services totaled 1 577 29 009 and 1 272 49 871 respectively. He traveled 71 459 miles, conducted 1 007 camp visits, held 622 educational adviser conferences, 432 clergy conferences, and 1 297 interviews. He also managed 549 sick calls, 3 551 pieces of correspondence, 949 phone and radio contacts, and distributed 5 967 testaments and gospels. The record shows a very active chaplaincy and sheds light on camp work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il. G. Gartner
Methodiat Church
C.C.C
Hibbing
Minnesota
Gartner
ev.Gartner
House Relocated for Town Use by Petersons
The house Lester Callias bought from Elmer Peterson was moved to town Tuesday by Ole Hanna and crew from Woden. It will be set on its basement foundation and prepared for occupancy to be rented. Mr and Mrs Peterson have moved into a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Callias
Elmer
Peterson
Ole Hanna
Crew
Woden
Join Your Red Cross Now
The American Red Cross conducts an annual roll call for members. The one dollar annual fee funds needed relief in ordinary circumstances, while larger gifts support national disasters. Titonka led local contributions last year, and memberships are sold at the Topic office, the Drug Store, the Bank, and French Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Titonka
United States
Wolfe and party travel to Des Moines for veterinary exam
Mev and Mrs Wolfe and Mr and Mrs Prewitt of Forest City went to Des Moines Friday for Mr Wolfe to undergo an examination at the veterinary hospital. The exam was not completed that day and he remained for completion and possible treatment, returning home Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lee D. Wolfe
L. D. ‘Prewitt
Forest City
County Supervisors Action on Drain Repairs and Appointments
Last week the county board of supervisors met and appointed John Fraser to repair Drain No 1 and Howard Andrews as Justice of the Peace for Buffalo township with a $500 endowment approved. The board also passed a resolution converting 1285 feet of Drain No 7 in German township into a closed drain with COC Service assisting in the conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Trans
John Fraser
Howard Andrews
Buffalo Township
Board
German Township
Dame Bing
C.0.c
New Books Arrive From Traveling Library Ten Plus One
Eleven books arrive for library patrons including People In Cages by Ashton, Blind Man's Year by Deeping, Whispering Window by Fitzsimmons, Little Miss Cappsy by Gaither, Chink In The Armour by Lowndog, No Stranger to My Heart by Montreys, Best Time Ever by Onions, Queen's Folly by Ricker Borgin, Blade by Ryerson, I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes by Skidmore, and Dead Men Are Dangerous by Weston.
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Ashton
Deeping
Whispering Window
Fitzsimmons
Miss Cappsy
Gaither
Lowndog
Montreys
Onions
Corn Cribs Must Pass Inspection For Loan Eligibility
Farmers must build and maintain properly constructed ventilated corn cribs to qualify for 1937 38 federal corn loan programs. Cribs require strong foundations and high floors for moisture and rodent protection, slanted or ventilated sides, tight two year roofs, and ample cross ties, braces and hoists. Official crib sealers will record dimensions, foundation materials, ventilation, and rodent exclusion capability.
Meeting in Waterloo Oversees District Exhibits
Homer Downs and Leo Orthel traveled to Waterloo for a northern district meeting of the Mid- Continent Company. The district, covering northern Missouri Iowa and southern Minnesota, showcased products with a prize for the best exhibit. The exhibits would be given to the welfare department in Waterloo for distribution to the needy.
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Waterloo
Homer Downs
Leo Orthel
Mid-Continent Company
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Reverend Gartner's Minnesota Pleasure and Business Trip
Rev. L. GC Gartner traveled to Minnesota on Friday for a combined pleasure and business trip. He spent the time in Rochester and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. L. GC
Gartner
Minnesota
Rochester
Minneapolis
District Court News in Brief
District Court opens next week with Judge F C Davidson presiding. Grand jury convenes Tuesday, petit jury a week later. Numerous trials listed, including equity, law, and probate matters. Notable cases involve auto collisions, foreclosures, contracts, and estates in Algona and surrounding areas.
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District Court
F. C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Petit Jury
Algona News: Pastor Called to Rev R H Clearwaters
The Baptist church in Algona unanimously called Rev. R H Clearwaters of Leaks Michigan to the pastorate at a meeting last Tuesday evening. The Algona high school football team suffered its first defeat of the season at Humboldt, tying for the top spot with Town Falls. Sheriff Casey Loas houses twelve prisoners, with more expected if motor vehicle violators and drinkers continue their recent pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church of Algona
R. HB
Clearwaters
Leaks
Michigan
Algona
Humboldt
Town Falls
Casey Loas
Iowa Farm Prices Big Drop for Corn in 30 Day Span
Iowa farm price report shows corn down from 86 cents to 46 cents per bushel between September 16 and October 16, 1936. Hog prices fell to 9.70 dollars per cwt, soybeans steady at 80 cents, oats 24 cents, barley 60, rye 61, potatoes 60 cents per bushel, chickens 17.6 cents a pound, eggs 19.7 cents a dozen, butter 36 cents, wool 31 cents, tame hay 8.20 a ton, timothy seed 1.20 a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Leslie M. Carl
Pectoral Agricultural Statistician
Reformed Church Notes and Upcoming Bazaar Event
Sunday services will be in English with Sunday School at 9 30 and church at 10 80. The annual Supper and Bazaar is set for November 18 at 5 30. Thanksgiving Day Mission festival will feature three services inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Titonka Savings Bank Receives Iowa Banking Approval
The Titonka Savings Bank of Titonka Iowa is authorized to transact savings bank business after proving full compliance with Iowa law and sufficient paid up capital under Chapters 418 and 416. The first Board of Directors named includes J B S&S, Pannhuk, Henry Moyer, Wm Boyken, R L Krania, and B J Van Ness. Des Moines, November 12, 1987.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Savings Bank
Titonka
Iowa
Tso
S&s
Pannhuk
Henry Moyer
Wm. Boyken
R. L. Krania
B. J van Ness
Des Moines
JA. D
W. Bats
Hansen Claims December 1 Sale Date
George S. Hansen has claimed December 1 as the sale date and will hold a closingout public sale. The notice states the date and that Hansen will conduct the sale at the designated location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Hansen
George S. Hansen
Public Auction Notice for Herman Tlarka Closing
Herman A Tlarka will hold closing out public sale Friday November 26. Remember the date and plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman A. Tlarka
Be Sure to Read Week's Topic Sale Ad
Claim notice notes Mrs. Charlie Larson plans a going out sale on November 29th. Read the complete sale advertisement in this week’s Topic issue for full details and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Larson
Gale
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. L. Patterson
Lutheran Church Notes
C.C
Ramsey Reformed ‘Church
Kossuth Chapter
Oliver
Reiley
Kossuth County
Ball Gall
District Court News
Thompson Yards Inc
Ray Mueller
John B. Gallagher
M. H. McEnroe
Metropolitan Life Va
C.krosch
Dodson Fisher Co
Andrew ‘S
Elbert
Hannah Behnke
John G.rippentrop
George Klieg
Oscar Poirot
Moe
Sjogren
Jos. Cosgrove
Merle McAninch
Larg Skaar
Nellie R. Anderson
R. S. Blossom
Douglas Wildin
Carl ‘Struecker
Bess Greenwood
Smith Produce Co
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank
Roman Hisenbacher
Charles P. Megan
Trustees
G. L. Bairbanks
Matt Lamuth
Hmmet Hegarty
Herman ‘Wise
J. Watson Moore
Sadie Butcher
William Butcher
Leonard G. Chase
L. EB. Mosbach
Raymond Webb
William Altwege
Genevieve Altwegg
Anderson
Hlmer Kollasch
N. L. Cotton Ve
Henry A. Wiener
Wyife
Car
Wiener
J. Bestenlehner
Craven
Luvia Craven
A. W. Kennedy
Gea
Homer Olson
Arthur Pehrson
Ray Hauenstein
Helen McMahon
R. C. Bauer
Pred Harms
Katherine
Fred Harms
James
William Stephenson
Wayne Stephenson
Henry Peltzke
Algona News
Bank
State of Iowa
Office OF Superintendent OF Banking
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