Activities of Public Schools for the Week
First Grade News describes visitors and crafts such as teepees and Indian dresses, story time, birthdays, reader progress, pumpkin carts, and plans to study the Pilgrims for Thanksgiving. Third Grade News notes furniture and library work, time-telling in arithmetic, a birthday treat, vacation mixed feelings, basketball start, absences, a hard profit and toss unit, and uniforms with drum corps at the Armistice Day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Koesner
Gerald Bonacker
Irvin Rippentrop
Eskimo Play Plans Mark Fourth Grade Class News
Fourth Grade News lists Catherine Roger Doris Amy Shirley Angeline Eugene Anna each scoring 100 in spelling and celebrating Loren’s return after a three week absence. Girls draw Eskimo life in summer while boys illustrate winter. They study spiders and silk. Angeline brings Eskimo doll. Alfred brings polar bear craft from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Roger
Doris
Amy
Shirley
Angeline
Eugene
Anna
Loren
Alfred
Fit
Thanksgiving posters and a New World unit in class
Students made Pilgrims and turkeys for art and finished a history unit on the New World. In science they conducted experiments and watched a salt solution crystallize on the wall. Ten students earned 100 in spelling for the week: Fred, Esther, Robert John Batt, Keith, Robert D., Deloris, Diana, Edith, Avon, Janette, and Dayle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Esther
Robert John Batt
Keith
Robert D
Deloris
Diana
Edith
Avon
Janette
Dayle
Sixth Grade Highlights Across Subjects This Week
The class is finishing history books this week and preparing reports. In geography they study South America, while arithmetic covers multiplying fractions by whole numbers. Literature explores Pandora's Box, and science examines fossils with drawings of various specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Seventh grade Armistice Day program at theatre
The seventh grade enjoyed an Armistice Day program at the theatre and the afternoon off. Students drew sketches on November or Thanksgiving, braided crepe paper for projects, finished Spain reports in geography, and will read The Courtship of Miles Standish in reading. They find math fun as they learn to check problems by casting out nines. Reports on Spain were given midweek, with Friday completing them. Gene Peterson brought a baseball and a card autographed by Bob Feller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Miles “Standish
Gene Peterson
Bob Feller
Eighth Grade News Art Class Makes Thanksgiving Posters
Eighth grade students showcased free hand poster work in art class as they prepared Thanksgiving themed displays.
Freshman Pep Leaders Named Iola Rippentrop and Carl Glesking
Freshman pep leaders are Iola Rippentrop and Carl Glesking. English class studies verb tenses. General science class conducts experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola Rippentrop
Carl Glesking
Sophomore Class News Highlights
The sophomores had a world history test Friday. They drew farm maps in agriculture class for Thursday of last week. In English, students work in notebooks on verb use and conjugation. Beverly Adamson has been elected a cheerleader for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevery Adamson
Practice for grade operetta underway this week
Practice for the grade operetta begins this week with no cast announced yet. The Bluebirds and grade choirs will form the choruses for the production titled Old Crosspatch. It is slated for presentation during Christmas week. A piano was returned to school after a vacation at the local theatre where the junior class play was held.
Thanksgiving posters and class sewing projects noted
Thanksgiving is near as junior typing students design a poster and shape their autobio projects. The French class reports a test last Monday while freshman girls cut dress patterns and prepare French seams. Senior girls finish knitting ambitions as Thursday arrives and many already have work completed.
Titankiams Start Season With Narrow Wins Over Crystal Lake
The Titankiams opened basketball season with two victories against Crystal Lake teams. The girls won 39 to 36 and the boys 83 to 17, sparking optimism for continued success as the season began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titankiams
Wire News
Crystal Lake's
Students sketch radio club and camera club plans
In government class and Physics, students discuss the President and Cabinet, radio and camera club members plan building a recedying set, enlarger needs, and dark room use in the old band room. Weather note advises heavy plant watering to prevent freezing and cellar water tubs to mitigate cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubes
Radio Club
Paul Gartner
Merle Korte
Dick Britt
Richard Beenken
Amos
Camera Clah
Laurene Miller
Phyllis Andrews
Ithe Maite Meyer
Shirley Bunkofeke
Kathryn Weenkon
John Like
James Spear
Miss Ames
Kossuth District Court News of the Week
Sixteen new cases were filed for the November term opening November 24 with Judge G. W. Stillman presiding. Two damage suits are listed: Joe Besch vs Len Sherlock for 229 dollars plus costs from a 1941 truck car collision. Karl and Verona Nielson vs Charles and Elizabeth Theesfield over a farm dispute. Divorces, replevin, and probate cases noted, plus several verdicts for intoxication with fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Kossuth
G. W. Stillman
Joe Besch
Len Sherlock
Whittemore
Besch
Karl
Verona Nielson
Charles
Elizabeth Theesfield
Margaret E. Dacken
Algoma
Raymond A. Dacken
Canton
S. D
Carl Ebert
Leo E. Gerber
H.B. Frost
Henry Pannkuk
Evert Pannkuk
Will. T. C. Hutchinson
Etna Mitchell
Willard Mitchell
Replevin
Kingsbury Breweries
C. W. Morck
John Hauenstein Co
C. W. Merck
John J. Sherman
Herman Griese
Earl Potter
Cecil A. Robinson
H. C. Conner
Hayward
Robert R. Gillingham
Kossuth Oil Company
Louis Dickmeyer
Peter Miller
Goodrich Co. Ves. H. L. Hoenck
Co. F. Yager
Arthur Hengel
Theo. Keane
J. M. Flemming
F. S. Norton and Son
Arnold Schmidt
Fayette A. Richards
C. F. Specht
Earl Rasmussen
Iine
Five Lakota children die in Mont house fire
From Des Moines Tribune reports five children of Mrs. Francis Perrine die in a blaze that consumed their home on Friday while their widowed mother, across the street, cared for an invalid neighbor. The infant died later in hospital. Four older children were away. The Perrines are connected to local families in Galota and Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Tribune
Mivsonda
Mont
Francis Perrine
Campe
Mire
Mimer
Richard
Mishiod
Donald
Gy Hospital
Perrine
Co. Hends
Wooten
Galota
Phil
Seniors’ Cheerleader Candidate Leads in Local News
The seniors sent proofs and await their pictures while study in English literature covers Macbeth. Erwin Giesking tops the field as a cheerleader candidate, with the seniors proud of his achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Giesking
Christmas Seals Drive Supports TB Prevention Efforts
The 1941 Christmas Seal campaign highlights safeguards for youth against tuberculosis. Iowa health lighthouses fund family contact examinations, skin tests, and chest x rays across 69 counties, revealing 230 TB cases in 1940 and directing many patients to sanatoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculosis ‘Associations of
Iowa
State Department of Mhealth
Alma Christ weds Arnold Brandt at Lakota church
Alma Christ daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Christ Lakota and Arnold Brandt son of Mr and Mrs Martin Brandt Titonka were married Friday November 24 at 3 30 in St Pauls Lutheran Lakota. The double ring ceremony was by Rev. Langholz. The bride wore a white silk faille gown with fingertip veil and pearl jewelry. Her bridesmaid was Audrey Brandt. Best man was Arvid Christ. Ushers were Elmar Idnecbartis and Forrest Rode. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home decorated in tealight white. The Brandts will reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Brandt
Alma Christ
Ernest Christ
Lakota
Martin Brandt
Titonka
Jvere
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Pla
Audrey Brandt
Chiffonesea Union
Arvid Christ of
Kelmar Idnecbartis
Porrest Rode
Mie
Langholaz
Elaine Drahinstock
Cuma Gord
Mise Rahmestock
Ward Family Hosts Son Before Great Lakes Training
Mr and Mrs Bill Ward entertained Pay Ward at a 2 30 dinner on Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Meurer. Pay Ward left Sunday for the Great Lakes Training Station after a ten day visit with his parents and he and Fay were taken to Ames Sunday afternoon where he boarded a train for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ward
Wesliey
Win. Ward
Ray
Donusa
Willy
J. T. Meurer
Pay Ward
Great Lakes Training Station
Ward
Fay
Ames
Chicago
Kossuth Selective Service Plans Pre-Induction Examinations
The Kossuth County Selective Service Board announces a new plan for pre induction physical exams. Twelve men will be sent to Fort Des Moines on November 28 with support provisions. Exams occur 10 to 30 days before induction and may extend up to 60 days. Local boards will forego civilian examinations except rough screening. Results determine acceptability for service and timing. Married registrants must submit written statements about dependents to the local board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Selective Service Board
John Wessels
Buffalo Center
Army
George Ernest Stroebel
Lakota
Camp San Luis Obispo
California
Fort Des Moines
U. S. Army
Kossuth
Impany
Harley Hansen Loses Leg in Farm Accident
Algona farmer Harley Hansen had his right leg amputated about six inches below the knee at General hospital after a farm accident earlier Friday. His pant leg caught in a tumbling rod of a corn elevator, mangling the leg beyond repair. He is the son of Mrs. Edna Richter of Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Harley Hansen
Algonad
General Hospital
Hansen
Edna Richter
Titonka
Lucille Watson Weds Leo Ebeling at St Patrick’s Buffalo Center
Lucille Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Watson of Woden married Leo Ebeling son of Mr and Mrs P Ebeling of Mason City November 11 at St Patrick’s Catholic church in Buffalo Center. Rev B J White officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown with high neckline and lace yoke, and a white tulle veil. A cascade bouquet of white carnations complemented a flower girl Florence Watson in aqua satin. Attendants wore pink and blue ensembles and carried pink and white bouquets. A wedding breakfast and all day reception followed at the Watson home with a four tier cake and blue and white decorations. The couple will reside in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Watson
Woden
Leo Ebeling
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Buffalo ‘Center
B. J. ‘White
Lucille ‘Watson
Carl Watson
Leo
Ebeling
P. ‘Beling
Mason City
Jace
Florence Watson
Watson
Fred J. Ebeling
Clarence Watson
William Gerard
Jack ‘Barrett
Crystal Lake
Mendelesohn
Oh Beautiful Mother
Lambilotte
Rosewig
Mesdames
Herman Buns
William Hemmingson
John Brunsen
C. VY. Goslin
Chester Missman
Tony Jand
Mary Govern
Wilbur Stewart
Burt
Clarence Galloway
Charles Dawson
Corwith
Lawrence Marks
Hayward
Minn
Alice Schumaker
Laverne
Jeana Lester Woden
Margaret Warrington
Wheling
Woden Veterinarian Pursues Civil Service Preparation
Dr and Mrs Helvig of Woden left for Chicago where the veterinarian will study six weeks to fit for a civil service appointment he has received. The training aims to qualify him for a government post and continues through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Helvig
Chicago
Dr.Helvig
Titonea Lions Enjoy Pheasant Dinner and Speeches
The Titonea Lions Club hosted a pheasant dinner for 21 attendees including Lions and guests. Eleven pheasants were prepared by Mrs. Fred Adamson with contributions from several members. Dr L P Scott of Waterloo presented travel photos and spoke candidly about his west trip, praising firsthand observation over guidebooks. Evergreen decorating strings were shown by Mr Christiansen of Elmore Nursery, and the club offered transportation services for school athletic teams. A committee led by Louis Bartlett and others planned Christmas activities after Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Idayle Craven
Doyle
Howard French
Art Hench
Dr. Ball
Ray Krantz
George Bonacker
J. l. Miller
Kenneth Swan
Fred Adamson
L. P. Scott
Wateroo
Christiansen
Elmore Nursery
Louis Bartlett
Edward Boyken
J. AL. Miller
Maurice Keils Take Trip East
Newlyweds Maurice and Mrs Keil return from a honey trip visiting Lima Ohio for a Sioux Honey Association meeting, Niagara Falls North Carolina for the National Beekeepers Conference, and Toronto for international beekeepers packing methods, traveling via the Queen Elizabeth Highway and returning by London Ontario Detroit and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Keil
Niagara Falks
Canada
Toronto
Niagara Falls
London
Ontario
Detroit
Chicago
Everett Missman on furlough visits home folk
Everett Missman of Camp Claiborne is visiting his mother Mrs. Judith Missman at home. Mrs. Lloyd Rove and daughter Cirapegr of Wasco Oregon arrived Wednesday for a visit with relatives there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Missman
Woden
Camp Woen
Evercety Miseiman
Camp Claiborne
Judith Missman
Lloyd Rove
Cirapegr
Wasco
Orecon
Macca
Anniversary Party Honors Hinders Family in Britt
Mrs. Tom Hinders Jr hosted a gathering Saturday evening at their home to celebrate the second wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larson of Britt, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hinders and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hinders and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hinders Sr. and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Myers with their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hinders Jr
Charles Larson
Britt
Mie
Ben Hinders
Ted Hinders
Tom Flinders Sr
and Myers
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R. Seaman
Miller Nelson
Lawrence
Ronald
Freshman News
Music News
Junior News
Home Economics News
Chiss News
Kossuth District and Justice Court News OF the Week
Harley Hansen
Frank Kettwich
Frank Westwich
Mar. and
Dienry Frangen
May and
Mes
John Ostermmann
Aid Als
Walter Oeterion
Qari
Util
Tfarny Krettwhel
Bulfiato Cooney
Mee
Walter Ostermingin
Rank
Maurice Keils
Eden
Buffalo No. 7
Betty Marlow
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