Activities of Local Schools For the Week
Weekly school notes from first to sixth grade summarize farm and zoo units, art crafts, reading progress, and library activities. Students earned top spelling marks, read stories, and created murals and chalk drawings. Science and geography lessons cover the sun, Babylonia, Egypt, Central America, and the West Indies, with health charts and exhibit planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene
Betty Ann
Joyce
Dennis K
Marlys
Myrna
Joy
Marle
Dennis
Brownies
Falriss
Neal
Verdene
Craig
Harold
Judy
Bobbie Gail
Roger
Bobbie Gaill
Russell
Ruth
Doris
Lee
Janice
Marilyn Garlene
Carol
Patsy
Karen
Martin
Alice
Birdelle
Ronald
Kenny
Marion
Frank
Bobby
Bonnie
Miss Bean
Paul Bunyan
Kent
Janyce
Blaine
Glen
Kathleen
Arden Nelson
David Buffington
Central America
West Indies
Babylonia
Egypt
Harry
Marlene
Wands
Sterling
Paul
Norma
Franklin
Priscilla
Junior Friendship Club Meeting With Mrs Harrison
The Junior Friendship club met with Mrs. Harrison on Wednesday October 2. Fourteen members answered roll call. Mrs. Harrison led the lesson and finished the book Niange's Two Villages. Grace was offered by Carol Callies before lunch prepared by the hostess. New officers include Marilyn Callies president Colleen Rippentrop secretary Birdell Burger treasurer Carol Callies reporter Jane Amsbury historian and flag custodian. Next meeting set for Colleen Rippentrop’s home on October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Niange
Carol Callies
Marilyn Callies
Colleen Rippentrée
Birdell Burger
Jane Amesbury
Colleen Rippentrop
Soy Beans Good Crop Being Marketed Here
The soybean crop being marketed is excellent with yields around 25 bushels per acre and moisture near 11 percent. Prices Monday stood at 2382 dollars per first grade, which many beans will grade, underscoring a generally good crop in the area.
Woman's Club Federation Draws 62 Members at Lakota Meeting
The Kossuth federation of Woman's Clubs gathered at Lakota on Tuesday with 62 members from county clubs attending. Mrs. Ray Stone of Avenue chaired, Mrs. Roy Budlong of Titonka served as secretary, and host clubs included Titonka Federated, Lakota Acorn, Fenton Woman's Club, and Portland Progress. Attorney HR White of Algona was the speaker, sharing service experiences, while Nellie Sloper sang with piano accompaniment by Will Schram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth Federation of Woman's ‘Clubs
Lakota
Ray Stone
Avenue
Roy Budlong
Titonka
Lakota Acorn
Fenton Woman's Club
Portland
Atty
Hr. B. White
Algo‘na
Chesr
Nellie Sloper
Will Schram
Sartor
East Jay Budlong
Downs
Harry Reed
R. LaKrantz
Ball
Metcalf
Prench
Clark
Titonka Woman's Club
Wilbur Schram
Wesley Wizards Meet With Harriet Beenken
The Wesley Wizards held their regular meeting at Harriet Beenken's home. Nine members and two visitors attended, new officers were installed, and a December Mothers Tea was planned. Mrs. Johnson reported on two 4-H meetings at Burt and Algona the past week. Members received new account books, followed by lunch, games, and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Wizards
Harriet Beenken
Rell
Henry Huisinga Sees Large Potato Crop In Hollandale
Mr and Mrs Henry Huisinga toured Austin last week then visited Hollandale where they observed a huge potato pile facing spoilage due to scarce market cars. Potatoes were buried in shallow trenches covered with straw after grading 15 percent Wo 1. A 30 acre field yielded about 850 bushels per acre totaling 10 500 bushels with sacks bought at 80 cents a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Huisinga
Hollandale
Austin
Henry
United Service Women Disband in New Hampshire
The United Service Women dissolved at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Al Young in New Hampshire. Ten members and two guests attended a pot-luck, with the group noting its decision to end as an Amvet Auxiliary unit while reflecting on local and historic civic ties in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
United Service Women
Pshire
al Young
New Hampshire
Europe
Daniel Iimon
Chase
Hampshire
Ramsey Reformed Church Sunday Schedule and Classes
The Ramsey Reformed Church lists worship services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m. The Young People’s Society meets Wednesday at 8 00 p m and catechism classes on Wednesday at 1 15 p m and Saturday at 10 00 a m. A Tim 1 15 Bible quote is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Christ
Young People’s Society
Christ Jesus
Treasurer reports donations and pledges for hospital causes
The treasurer recorded 118653 on hand and disbursements to Organ Fund for Des Moines Veterans Hospital in Henry Alice memory, Kossuth Polio Fund, Community Chest, and a Sisters of Mercy Hospital Fund pledge. Flags gifted to Boy Scouts Titania and returned crocheted flag to Mrs. Allen Carr, plus misc donations to Navy Mothers Britt. thanks to nonmembers for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Henry Alice
Kossuth County
Community Chest
Sisters of Mercy Hospital
Ed Zwiefel
Boy Scout Organization
Titania
Allen Carr
Navy
Britt
K and HOI Co. Holds Annual Meeting With New Director
Wesleyite Pete Callies of Titonka was named to fill the late Henry Hischeid’s unexpired term. E J Weiden of Corwith and R J Mawdsley of Burt were reelected as directors. Sales for the year reached 410701.87 with a net profit of 49938.31. The firm serves 7 towns Wesley Algona Bancroft Titonka Burt Woden Corwith and lists Andrew Golber as president and W S Cosgrove as vice president. Director J P Studer oversees operations with Edward Johnson as local attendant and Bernadine Johnson as bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Pete Callies
Titonka
Henry Hischeid
Algona
E. J. Weiden
Corwith
R. J. Mawdsley
Burt
K. and H. Oil Company
Andrew Golber
W. S. Cosgrove
Leo M. Arndorfer
Bancroft
John W. Boyken
Titania
J. P. Studer
Edward Johnson
Bernadine Johnson
Woden
Harvest Home Festival at Immanuel Lutheran
Rev Wm Plant announces Harvest Home Festival on Sunday at 10 30 A M with a special offering for the treasury and Sunday school and Bible Class at 9 30 A M Confirmation Class meets weekly Wednesday and Saturday 9 to 4 A small piano for sale by G S Kuhn 50 Philips St Algona and a request to return chicken coops tied to Tiebrand Produce closed for repairs October 17 18 19 Titonka Feed Mill 41 42
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Kuhn
Philips St
Algona
Titonka
Harvest Supper and Bazaar at Methodist Church
The harvest supper and bazaar will be served in the church dining room next Wednesday evening October 16. Serving begins at 5 30 with the bazaar at 6 30. Menu includes fried chicken dressing rolls mashed potatoes succotash cole slaw butter cranberry conserve apple pie coffee and gravy. Relish plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Grantland Rice picks major college football games
Grantland Rice ranks the most important contests for the season with Army versus Michigan on October 12 as the top date. The write up notes a sell out crowd of 87,000 at Ann Arbor and mentions Indiana versus Illinois, along with Princeton versus Harvard, Navy versus Yale, and other key matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantland Rica
Army
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Indiana
Ilinois
Gake
Princeton
Marvach
Navy
Yutea
Amane
Hetias
Luther League Rally Sunday Big Success at Good Hope
The fall rally of the Hawkeye Federation of Luther Leagues at Good Hope Lutheran Church drew over 200 registrants for the one day convention with a morning service by Wartburg College President C H Becker. An afternoon session covered reports from Ames and Cedar Falls. Norman Holtorf was re elected federation president. 246 youth attended the closing banquet. Theme centered on Christian Stewardship Stewards of the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Tt Wag
Norman Holtorf
Titonka Rural
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Harvest Supper
Pastor Donald H. James leads morning worship at 11:00 with Sunday School at 10. Evening service at 7:15. Wednesday activities include youth fellowship at 7:30 and choir at 8:30. Harvest Supper on Wednesday October 16, pledge canvass begins Tuesday October 15 with second day to be announced. Intermediate M Y F meets Monday at 7:30. Doan Morning Worship at 10. Sunday School at 9:730 will meet October 17 at Mrs Viva Hoover's home, assisted by Mrs Geneva Kiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.Y.F
DOAN
Wis.c
Viva Hoover
Geneva Kiley
Good Hope Lutheran Church Weekly Worship and Activities
Divine worship at 10:80 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 0:80. Monthly special offering for local church work. Post rally Luther League meeting Monday at 8. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday Oct 17 at 3. Topic Literacy and Christian Literature. Orphan truck collects Truckload of Cheer for Lutheran Children's Home in Waverly Friday morning. Bring donations beforehand. Jesus says what you do to the least of these you do unto me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Women's Missionary Society
Waverly
Jesus
Hatten to Pitch Bancroft Sunday
Bancroft plans a big Sunday baseball game as Lefty Hatten of the Brooklyn Dodgers faces Minnesota champions Albert Lea at Bancroft, 1 30 p m. Admission is 1 with under 12 free and bleacher seats available. Catcher is Bill Welp, ex Dodgers farm. Both players served in the Navy and return to action postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Hatten
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bancroft Lions
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Minnsota
theDes Moines
Catching Hatten
Bill Welp
Walistoda
Georgia
Hatten and Welp
U. S. Navy
Civil Service Engineer Exams Open for Western States
Miss Rena BH. Smith announced open applications for probational engineering posts in agricultural architectural chemical civil electrical mechanical metallurgical mining and other fields. Entrance salary 2044 dollars. tests assess engineering fundamentals. candidates need college degree or four years progressive experience or equivalent. Obtain application cards at any post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena BH. Smith
U. S, Civil Service Region
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Civil Service
Ipst
Titonka Town Council Buys Water Filter
The Titonka Town Council has contracted for a water filter to be installed as soon as possible though delays are possible due to filter shortages. The new device will remove sediment and rust from dripping water. A new town hall is suggested to house city belongings like fire equipment and records, planned while interest rates are low.
Eighteen Couples Licensed to Wed This Week
Eighteen marriage licenses were issued from the district court clerk's office for the week ending Saturday. Named couples include John Badie of Buffalo Center with Arelbell Scarf of Waterloo and Hubert Heal of Algona with Henrietta Viktor of Pocahontas, among others across Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
John Badie
Buffalo Center
Arelbell Scarff
Waterloo
Hubert Heal
Algona
Henrietta Viktor
Pocahontas
Clarence Dodgen
Austin
Lakota
Pervall Koralewski
Ast Chain
Minn
Juanita Buck
Swea City
Mayland
Titonka
Josephine Badie
Harold Nichtern
Graettinger
Violet Johnson
Elmore
Julian Roberts
Jacksonville
Fla
Vivian Norgard
Welcome
Armin Schultz
Delva Masterhan
Webster City
Evanston, Ill
Freda Mae Alig
Chicago
Benton Seed Oats Release and Application Deadline
The Agricultural Development Committee of Town State College announces availability of Clinton seed oats and new Benton oats. Farmers must apply via the County Seed Distribution Committee, with selections to be forwarded to Ames. Write County Extension Director A. L. Brown for forms. Applications due October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee For Agricultural Development
Town State College
Clinton
County
Ames
A. L. Brown
Obituary of Mrs S G Keagle of Cabool Mo
Anna May Hiatt born February 6 187? near Portland Indiana died September 19 1946 near Min Grove Missouri at 67 years 7 months 18 days. She joined the Methodist church in 1916 and married Samuel Grant Keagle October 3 1907. Survived by husband two children Dorvan Terrill Iowa Viole Wright Indiana six stepchildren and siblings in Indiana and Wisconsin. Funeral September 22 at First Baptist Cabool. Burial in Cabool cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabool, Mo
Anna May Hiatt
Elwood
Rhoda Hiatt
Gay ‘County
Portland
Indiane
Alway
Min, Grove
Methodist
Unbana
Samuel Grant Keagle
Dorvan
Terrill
Iowa
Viole Wright
Caddo), Inc
G. Keagle
Home
Hinma Keagle
Yale
Lehigh
Towa
Carrie Wilson
Superior, Sons
Grover Keagle
Titonka
Logan Keagle
Raymond Keagle
Stanley Keagle
Minneapolis
Legion Auxiliary October meeting at Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 14 at the Legion Hall with Cleo and Julia Nelson as hostesses. Members who have not paid dues should leave them at the drug store or send to Minnie Oesterreicher. After business, a full report on Legion Day stand operations will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Cleo
Julia Nelson
Minnie Oesterreicher
Legion Day
Private Reynolds Graduates From Machine Records Course
Pvt. Carol G Reynolds of Burt Town was among 77 enlisted men selected for the Machine Records Course at the Adjutant General's School and graduated on October 4. Reynolds entered the army in 1946 and is stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey, after graduating from the American Institute of Business as a junior accountant in Des Moines, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol G. Reynolds
Burt
Town
Adjutant General's School
Lathrop B. Clapham
Reynolds
Army
Fort Dix
N. J
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Towai
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Junior Friendship Club
Woman’s Club
Emerine
New England
Ry War
John Sul
John Langdon
THE
Ramsey Reformed Church
F. Snuttjer
K & Hoi CO
Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Plant
Congregational Treasury
Tiebrand Produce
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred C. Mardorf
Benton
S. G. Keagle
American Legion Auxiliary
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