Wesley News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Illness
Long column recounts Wesley community items including Wesley Wirth ill with pneumonia, orange grove operation, Dorcas Circle lunch proceeds, rummage sale proceeds, upcoming American Legion Auxiliary meeting, multiple weddings and anniversaries, school visits, and numerous visits to relatives in nearby towns. Notable names: Mrs. Frank Kouba Jr., Madeline Studer, Delores Houdek, Patricia Murphy, Mrs. Wilbur Fisher, Mrs. Oliver Young, Mrs. Ernest Hutchinson, Mrs. Loretta Lloyd, J. P. Studer, Zelda Anderson, Zelda Schrauth, Barbara Schrauth, Lucille Hanig, Mildred Wunnemark, Ole Hepperly, Miss Theodora Larson, Z. L. Larson, Meredith, Des Moines trip, Priscilla Phoebe Society, Halvor Flom Jr., Mrs. Hase, Emma Weiss, Co D A card party, John Richter Jr., Morey Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth
Orage
Dorcan
Asaie
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Kouba Jr
Wilbur ‘Fisher
Oliver Young
Ernest Hutchinson
Loretta Lloyd
Britt
Fisher
King
Hancock
Iawa
Dorothy ‘Sender
Fort ‘Dodge
Zelda Anderson
Milleman
Julius M
Kun
Belmond Hospital
John Weim
Jackie
Cincinnati
Ohio
Barbara Schrauth
Ed Dusold
Mason City
John Ricaters
Peter Hagerly
Qelwetn
California
Donna
Joan
Morand
Navy
Peter Show
Priscilla Phoebe
al Richtsmeier
Zearing
Richtsmeier
Lucy Brabee
Port Dodge
Frimms
Juling Kunz
John Hutchison
Halver Flom Jr
J. T. Meurer
Theodora Larson
Chicago
United Air Line
Z. L. Larson
Ampusta Winkee
Algona
Loretta Morse
Des. Moines
Mable Wiese
Glenn Nobinson
Charles
Emma Wiess
Wesley
Sam ‘Haag
Monte
Morey Hospital
Fort Dodge
Algona Hospital
Bie
Thanksgiving vacation closings and community notices
Families from Lansford and nearby towns visit in this period, with Thanksgiving school breaks announced and activities noted. Harold Mom and family return from North Dakota after fourteen years, parochial and public schools plan Thanksgiving recess, Women’s Society Christmas party set for December 4, study meetings on December 6, local circles host gatherings, and residents attend church events and family visits align with holiday preparations. Arlene Studer marks her sixteenth birthday with Jean Stricker as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mom
Kenneth
Everett
Lansford
North Dakota
Halvor Flom Sr
Alfred Nelsons
Women’s Society of Christan Service
R. B. Hopkins
al Wagner
James Jaly
Wo Sons of
Fonda
Anna Lily
Bencranth
Roman ‘Rieke
iCrystal Lake
Rick
Lester Lease
Tom Farburger
H. M. ‘Olson
Britt
Irene Studer
George Keleh Sr
Kanawha
C.W. Elbert
Presbytery Play Highlights Stewardship At Algona Church
Five members of the Presbyterian missionary society presented a play on Stewardship at the Algona Presbyterian church on Thursday. Participants included Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Gutknecht, Mrs. C. C. Gerzema, Arissa Heatland, and Miss Brewer.
Lars Sorenson’s Masonic funeral set for Algona
Lars Sorenson, 71, longtime Algona butcher and local businessman, died Thursday at General hospital after weeks of illness. Born in Aalbeck, Denmark, he immigrated to America and returned to his homeland twice. Funeral services were held Monday with Masonic rites in Algona. obituary notes his 42 years in the business and references to local want ads for more notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Sorenson
Algona
Passen
al Zona
Lara Sorenson
General Hospital
Mr. Sorenson
Albeck Akov
Danmark
America
Woden News lists local shopping and social calls across area
In Forest City and Mason City areas residents report frequent shopping trips visits and social gatherings. Clover volunteers host Catholic ladies guild meeting in Crystal Lake while numerous residents like Dan Dye Oscar Orthal and George Quinn visit locally and in neighboring towns. Town auctions have declined from 195 in 1936 to 185 now.
North Edges South In Jamboree Victory
The Seven Eagles Conference held its second annual basketball jamboree at Klemme with three north schools facing three south schools. North won 41 to 36 overall while individual game scores listed Woden 12 Goodell 20 Hayfield 22 Kanawha 7 Crystal Lake 7 Klemme 8. The Klemme Faculty fell to the Conference Faculty All Stars 14 to 10. Coach Hall represented Woden on the All Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Eagles
Klemme
Woden
Goodell
Hayfeld
Kanawha
Crystal Lake
Infeld
McLaughlin
Swaledala
Coach Hall
All iStars
Normagene Smith
Carol Mae Goslin
Carolyn Bung
Doan News Society Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. Tom Young hosted an open house for her birthday from 2 to 5 pm on Wednesday with guests including Mrs. Marie Christensen Mrs. C H Christensen and Wen sell Mr ang Mos Ress Buffington Mrs Henry Bande Violet Li ht Hangen and Drusilla nog 18. Van Hansen A Dean W 5 10 8 met at Mrs Peter Hansen's Thursday afternoon with a small crowd. The bazaar report showed $80 raised. Titonka junior class play planned for December 4 at the church with pie a la mode and ottes. Admission 25 cents and 10 cents. W S C B will meet December 6 with Mrs Albert Martinek. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Percy Brink at John Brink home near Luverne with other local guests. Several locals attended beekeepers convention in Ames. P T A met at Buffalo district No 8 school with talks by Miss Vera Van Buskirk Mr Lauritzen and Miss Aline Martinek. Several families hosted dinners and births celebrated Mrs Larson’s birthday. Various visits among Buffingtons Brinks and Youngs noted across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Young
Marie Christensen
Christensen
Wensell
Ang Mos
Ress Buffington
Henry Bande
Violet
Li Ht Hangen
Drusilla Nog
van Hansen
Peter Hansen
Buffalo
Vera van Buskirk
Lauritzen
Aline Martinek
Laura Jean Smith
Vera
Algona
Harry Seeley
Bart
Whittemore
Jayal Young
Dean Andrews
Burt Ware
Ted Hoover
Clarence ‘Christensen
Harvey Larson
Petra Larson
Edmund ‘Larson
Larson
Ilo Buffington
Percy Brink
Allye Brink
Portland area social notes and birthdays excerpt
Lois Graham spent Monday with Maurice Graham for his thirty first birthday. Several locals visited hospitals and family members across Rochester Des Moines and Burt. Community clubs held meetings and parties while schools transfer pupils due to low enrollment.
Machine Gun Shell Found in Stove in Waverly
Wondering Mrs. Kittle McDermott of Waverly reported discovering a machine gun shell in her stove. She noted it could have exploded if not checked and alerted authorities. Police investigated as a safety incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittle McDermott
Waverly
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John Smith
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Thaves
Alvin Huenbold
Win
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Wade Ball
Blue Earth
Elmore
Edward Gutknecht
LalPort
Sask
Canada
Ukena
Raymond Hertzke
International Harvester
George Edwards
Minnesota
Andrew Janssen
Adolph.Paulson
Bancroft
Paulson
S. Bruschhausen
Royal Theatre
Burt
Broadway
Glamour
Woden News Pate A
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Wwcg
Heim
Sharon
Forest City
Tommy Murray
Catholic Indies Guild
David Dana
J. W. Goslin
Paul
Weasley
C. D. of
A. Lodge
Oscar Orthal
George
Ted Gerdes
Ronald
John Junker
Fred Gerdes
Quelyn Fredrickson
Eva Witt‘hauer
Edna May Redfield
Dorothy Dirksen
Kinney Shoe
Charles Caristen~sen
John ‘Greenfield
Inez Eckels
Lucille Watson
Carl Watson
Johanna ‘Greenfield
Penn Eckels
Stanley Olson
William Haupily
August Brunson
Burdella
Johnny Brunson
Edward ‘Hilkiman
Myr
Frank Baxter
William Smith
Walter Dirksen
Tom Forburger
Edward Hildman
L. L. Lease
Woten
Earnest Godfredson
Clara Helland
Via
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Rock Island
C. O. Garfiner
A.G.P
Locust Street
New Moines
Lows
Ellis Hicks
Town State College
Ames
Hicks
Hall
Fredrickson
Anderson
Witthauer
Redifield
County ‘Council
Iowa State Teachers Association
R. W. Tallman
Carol MasiGoslin
Norma Abbas
Iowa Commercial Contest Association
Eva Witthauer
Dee
Klemma
Hayfield
Doan News
Portland News
Lois Graham
Maurice Graham
Ruth ‘Brayton
Darlene
Center School
Titonia
Portland Township
Lucille Bartlett
George Johnson
Portland Progress Club
George ‘Larson
Helping Hand Club
Ed Dittmer
James Maganogil
Stickney
Henry Smith
County Superintendent of Schools
M. H. Larsons
Martin Larson
Lewis. Larson
Glen Larson
Iowa
Golden Fleecing
Brother Orchid
Titania
Batt & Smith Barber Shop
Patrick Barber Shop
Algona, Lowa
Hank
Alice
SAU — Durochersey Boars
Paul Krieger
Titonka
Waintied
Tople
Hampshire Boars
Boyd Miler Waden
HOR Gale
Chester White Boars
Claude Sealy
Sigsbes
Poland
China
Fasconsen
Hutchins
Roy Wiseman
Menno Risius
Buffalo ‘Center
O. W. Friedow
Henry
Buffaloeater
Fred Henken
Mor Saud
Mra
Raymond Bartlatt
Kor Sal
C. W. Nicoulin
Iam
M. P Haggard
Bhy
Minn
Minneapolis
Minneapolia
Faribault Dist
Woodland
Ghrvich
Phoenx
Chester
Glen Rinehart
Salm
Marvin Itea
Buffalo Center
Titonka Blacksmiths
Salh
Pople
TOR Sal
Jimko Hulsinga
W. Woden
Bert Gosides
Raymond Milbrandt
Farmars
Tanvilac Seles
Murphy's
Tod Hinders
Grandma Schmidt
Watkins
A. C. Bierstedt
Rural Watkins Dealer
Dial
Lakota
Miles Nervine
Algona Maytag
Glenn Crilly
Coleman
Maytag
Jansen Dandy
Universal Clean-Air Cleaners
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