Local Happenings and Upcoming Events in Algona
Miss Greta Sieper visited Tuesday and rested at Buffalo Center hospital before recuperating at her parents home Mr and Mrs John Sieper. An Algona hunters tale features a pheasant that escaped from a car trunk after a game warden asked to see it. Mira Beank Clark spent a few days at Kosauty hospital for medical care. Titania Woman's club plans a November 20 meeting at Mrs Roy Budlong's home with Mrs Frances Budlong assisting. lesson on Leaders in Theology led by Mrs Jean James. A variety show is scheduled for December 1 at Tyke Theatre, with a reminder about last year's Minstrel Breezes.
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Greta Sieper
Buffalo Center Hospital
John 4. Sieper
Mira
Beank Clark
Kosauty Hospital
Titania Woman's Club
Roy Budlong
Frances Budlong
Roll Call
Jean James
Waten
Tyke Theatre
Algona
Andy Hanson
Hanson
Lucille Bartlett
Lloyd Bartlett
Hansons
Local notes recount visits and family events across Algona area
Frank Mehlan of Blue Island visited his son Harry Mehilan and family as Navy affairs and Africa duty frame the visit. Leo Orthel and Alice Buffington households received calls. Nelsina Hansen celebrated her 85th birthday with children from Des Moines Des Moines and nearby towns calling. The Ward family travels from Atlanta to Frisco, with Billy Ward stationed at Treasure Island. Local sales, birthdays, bridge clubs, and storm travel tales populate the week.
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Myre
Frank Mehlan
Blue Island
Til
Harry Mehilan
Herbie Callies
Mrs. Hid
Callies
Portland
Oregon
Africa
Leo Orthel
Alice Buffington
Nelsina Hansen
Here
Alton Hansen
Des Moines
Buffalo Center
van E. Hansen
Paddy
Laverne
Ray Hansen
Forest of Titonka
Gordon Hansen
Raymond Albers
Randolph John
Fort Dodge
J. D. Smith
Joyce
Billy
Wm. Ward
Atlanta
Our Town Article Sparks Local Backlash Over Portrayal
A reprinted city paper story about Our Town angered locals who felt the piece mocked rural folk. Residents complained the portrayal depicted residents as ignorant hicks and referenced years past fashion like chin whiskers.
Costly Cigarette Causes Car Swing Into Parked Vehicle
Gerald Adamson dropped a cigarette while driving through Osceola on a Sunday morning and leaned to retrieve it. His car swerved striking Ronald Beade’s parked vehicle, causing $150 in damage. the hit car was the sole vehicle parked on the street.
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Osceola
Gerald Adamson
Ronald Beade
Adamson
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Iowa
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Woden
Bessie Nelson
Clear
Latte
Dr. Hamstreet
Harry Reed
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Wm. Rickless
Dwight Garrett
Clark
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French Low
Mr. and
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Dinner Bridge Club
Robert Lang
Stanley Harris
Brooklyn
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Hilsworth B. Sampson
Marietta Norland
Chicago
Emmetsburg
Oscar Norland
Julius Tesey
Clear Lake
Gordon Swan
Jake
Mason City
Harry A. Boelkes
Helen
Forreston
Ill
Hodge Brinkley
Freeport
Harry Boelkes, Jr
Shannon
al Boelkes
Audrey
Joe Marsh
Harold
Titonka, Iowa
del Monte
Butternut Coffee
Crisco
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Titonea
W. J. Denton
Intermill
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Kelloge
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