Town Council Accepts Water Works Project
The Town Council completed acceptance of the Pittsburg-Des Moines Co. waterworks built with a C W A grant and a $16 500 bond issue. Engineers G D Hart and Marl Fiala praised the work as 65 000 gallons stored for emergencies. The town thanks the engineers and taxpayers for making the project possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspurg-Des Moines Co
P.W.A
G. D. Hart
Marl Fiala
Miale
Hart of
Bancroft
Pittsburg-Des Moines Co
Pp.w.a
Titonka
Iowa
Hart Fiala
The Cripples on the Highway Are Cars with Defects
A provocative piece argues that many vehicles are dangerously defective and that brakes, lamps, and tires fail to meet safe standards. It notes tests across several states showing 33 percent need brake replacement, nearly 90 percent require lamp attention, and about 48 percent have poor to fair tires.
Fern Krantz Receives Phi Zeta Honor at Mu Phi Epsilon
Fern Krantz a Morningside College junior in Sioux City is elected to Phi Zeta chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon honorary musical sorority. Membership is highly sought by music students reflecting her ability and standing as the Krantz family's eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Krantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern Krantz
Fern Krantz
Morningside College
Sioux City
Phi Zeta
Mu Phi Psilon
Fern
R. LU. Krantz
Card of Thanks for illness and death of brother and friend
We extend sincere thanks to those who aided during illness and death of our brother and friend and to those who sent flowers and helped with music. Signed by Mrs Geo Klenk My and Mrs Dan Gallagher and families Mr and Talph Newkirk and families and wives. Lester Callies spent time at Park hospital clinic Mason City for stomach examination and returned to work at Kanawha Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, Klenk
Dan Gallagher
And
Talph Newkirk
Lester Callies
Park Hospital
Mason City
Kanawha
Republican Headquarters Opened in Algona
Republican headquarters opened last week Wednesday above Bob James drug store in Algona. County chairman R. J. Harrington announced they will stay open until after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Bob James
R. J. Harrington
Wandlings Move to Buffalo Missouri to Farm
The Chas Wandlings left at midnight Tuesday to drive to Buffalo Missouri where they purchased a small farm and will make it their future home. Ray Osterreich hauled their household goods to Buffalo for the move.
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Missouri
Buffalo
Ray Oesterreicher
Ben U Meyer Public Sale Near Town Friday
Ben U Meyer, four miles north of town, will hold a public sale at the farm tomorrow starting at 1 o'clock past noon. Ben will move to town and operate a Standard Oil truck from the Titanicc station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben U Meyer
Ben U. Meyer
Ben
Marriage Licenses Issued Across Algona Area
Week’s licenses listed names of couples including Ralph Reding Ottosen and Susie Mergen Whittemore, Mer lin Newsum and Sophia Moline Fort Dodge, Laverne Knee land and Virginia Sackett Winnebago Minn, Victor Wiedenheft and Winnie Wood wick Elmore Minn, Hubert T. Tuttle Blue Earth Minn, Grace Cartwright Fairmont Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Ralph Reding
Ottosen
Susie Mergen
Whittemore
Merlin Newsum
Sophia Moline
Fort Dodge
Laverne O
Kneeland
Virginia BE
Sackett
Winnebago
Minn
Victor Gy. Wiedenheft
Winnie C. Woodwick
Elmore
Hubert T. Tuttle
Blue Earth
Grace BE
Cartwright
Fairmont
District Court News In Brief Recaps Last Week Trials and Sentences
Judge James DeLand led a busy district court week with mostly jury trials. Notable actions include guilty pleas and sentences for driving while intoxicated and forgery, several cases dismissed or awaiting trial, and a single adoption decree in probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James DeLand
Scralk
Knight
Jans.Knudsen
Walter
Kentner
H.B. White
George Noone
State
G. Handsness
Hol Germann
Glen Funderburk
iState
Arthur Klocke
Trna
Howard
J. Juchem
Richard Nemmers
Walter Simonsmeier
Vern Scobba
DeLand
John Bahr
Humboldt County
Rasmus Hermerson
Mary Kunz
Edna J. Sturdevant
Walter Will
Carl F. Krug
District Club Meeting To Be Held At Algona
The Kossuth County Federation of Womens Clubs will host the Eighth District district meeting at Algona with sessions October 1 and 16. A varied program stresses club work with emphasis on conservation. Registration is 15 cents. attendees include Titonka and Burt clubs handling the reception. Wednesday afternoon features an opening program at the high school auditorium. Thursday continues with sessions, speakers, and an evening program at Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Titonka
High School
America the Beautiful
Margaret McKnown
George Vance
Reiley
See
H. E. Woodward
A. D. Wiese
Manning
Club Institute
John Miller
Coon Rapids
iGarner
Boone
Clarence Lahore
Hayfield
J. B. Tedrow
Estherville
Mary H. 8. Johnston
Humboldt
Motion Pictures
Myrtle Rabbit
Forest ‘City
Frank Griffith
Fort Dodge
Max ‘Hemmingway
Webster City
John Hammill
Carl Beebe
H. Baker
H. Soper
Emmetsburg
Wood
Waterloo
Nat’l ‘Pres
Izaak Walton League of America
Francis Whitley
Conservation Department
Masonic Temple
Eighth District
D. H. Bauman
Winifred Gillam
Jane Cretzmeyer
Pearl Kulp Mac- Donald
A. Voss
West Bend
Sylvia Gunn
H. C. Houghton
Red Oak
Green ‘Raney
H. C. McMahon
Gunn
Future Club Women
Francis ‘Whitley
H. C. Houghton Jr
O. B. Laing
Algona
Eugene Cutler
Des Moines
Paternity Case Settled in Algona Out of Court
State versus Harrell Burtis on a paternity charge was settled out of court last week. Attorneys for Burtis were H. B. White and Hutchison and Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
State
Harrell Burtis
H. B. White
Hutchison & Hutchison
Burtis
Tan Kirm Moved to Heise Building Algona by Attorneys
Last week the firm of Tan Kirm Moved to the Heise Building in Algona Van Ness and Stillman moved their offices from the Iowa State Bank building to the north rooms in the new addition to the Heise estate building. They now occupy a fine suite of rooms in the state. The Algona Chamber of Commerce expects to occupy the vacated rooms and they are being redecorated and rearranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Kirm
Heise
Algona
Pep Rally Boosts Algona Football Ahead of Gilmore City
A large turnout at Algona High Friday held a one o'clock pep meeting by the football team and school band to rally for the evening game versus Gilmore City, which Algona won 25 to 6. Oliver Refley of the Algona Chamber of Commerce presented the band with a $25 check in appreciation of their performance during a Des Moines booster caravan visit last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Gilmore City
Oliver Refley
Algona Chamber of Commerce of
Chamber of Commerce of
Des Moines
Last Rites for Mrs F Heyer in Buffalo Center
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Fred Heyer at the Reformed church following her death on Thursday. Born Nee Harmke Groen in Germany in 1859, she emigrated to America in 1881 and lived in Kamrar Iowa Steen Minn Titonka Buffalo Center and other towns before settling with her family. Survived by five daughters, three sons, a brother and two sisters, she left 24 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
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Fred Heyer
The
Reformed Church
Nee Harmke Groen
Tickelwerf
Germany
Seas
America
Kamrar
Iowa
Steen
Minn
Titonka
John Ites
Minnie van Langen
Anna Tempel
Wilmot
S. D
Hattie ‘Boomgarden
Ash ‘Creek
Jennie Ites
Buffalo Center
Frieda Rippentron
William
Henry
Woden
George
John Green
Milbank
5. D
Pete Kuper
Ortonville Minn
Herman Cordes
Parkersburg
Buffalo Center Tribune
Formal Ballet Luncheon and Afternoon Session Notes
V Pres, 1, FPF. Report of Formal Ballet Luncheon 12 16 PM served by churches Tickets 40c. Afternoon Session 1 80 PM. Instrumental Trio directed by D Wayne Collins. Address When We Went to Miami. Mrs Eugene Henely Grinnell Gen Federation Director. Violin Solo Miss Nelson Emmetsburg Mrs Caspar Nelson accompanist Different Fields of Conservation presented by members of the Report of Resolutions Committee. Report of Registration Committee Reading of Minutes Adjournment.
Henry J. Klenk Dies After Operation near Titonka
Henry J. Klenk born February 10 1867 near Nomestead Iowa moved to Kossuth County in 1892 and farmed near Titonka. He died October 2 1936 in University Hospital Iowa City after an operation aged 69 years 7 months 22 days. He leaves a son Vernon of Oakland California a granddaughter Mildred Beth Schutter his mother Mrs Margaret Klenk of Homestead Iowa four brothers and four sisters with many relatives. Funeral services were held October 5 at Titonka Methodist Church and October 8 at Heveren Funeral Home Oxford with interment in Buffalo Township Cemetery.
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Henry J. Klenk
Nomestead
Iowa
Kossuth County
Titonka
Bertha Massman
Muscoda
Wisconsin
Vernon B
Oakland
California
Vera Klenk Schutter
Mr. Klenk
Otto Falk
Iowa City
University Hospital
Klenk
Presbyterian Church
Oxford
Vernon
Mildred Beth ‘Schutter
Margaret Klenk
Homestead
George A
Philip A
Benjamin A
Milo I
Katherine Gallagher
Elmore
Minnesota
Susie Watson
Williamsburg
Mary Newkirk
Dexter
Minnie Klenk
Hevern
Titanky
Methodist
L. G. Gartner
Buffalo Township
Dan Gallagher
Tola
Frank
Silas G. Gallagher
Gee. Gallagher
Arnold Gallagher
Minn
Clarence Gallagher
Minneaplois
Adolph Newkirk
Derter
Edens Move to Town in Newly Bought Mansion
Mr and Mrs Geo Eden relocate to town Tuesday occupying their mansion bought from the Pouelsens. After decades on a Buffalo township farm they retire in comfort with their sons and daughters taking over farming duties. The community welcomes the Edens and wishes them well as they adjust to town life. Mr and Mrs Geo A Klenk visited the Nan Gallagher family at Elmore Tuesday.
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Geo
Eden
Edens
Buffalo Township
Rdeng
Town
Geo. A. Klenk
Nan Gallagher
Elmore
Comment by Dr. Mayo on Rejuvenation Sparks Debate
Dr. Charles Mayo, a noted Minnesota surgeon, says he knows nothing about rejuvenation but hopes it won't prove successful. He asks how many would want to live their lives twice, noting individuals must answer for themselves, while suggesting some failed in life might welcome a second chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mayo
Minnesota
Sun powered steam engine showcased at world power conference
At a world power conference a half horsepower steam engine operated by concentrating sun rays on glass tubes with a chemical mix was shown. Dr. Abbot of the Smithsonian Institute says the principle could power larger engines, possibly car engines, potentially reducing reliance on gas stations on sunny days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbot
Smithsonian Institute
Minnesota plans to rename hundreds of lakes
The state conservation commission seeks legislative approval to rename many Minnesota lakes amid widespread duplication. Elmore Hye notes there are 99 Long lakes, 91 Mud lakes, 73 Rice lakes, 40 Twin lakes and 36 Clear lakes, with many creeks possibly affected, suggesting a broad effort to curb confusing names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota State Conservation Commission
Minnesota
Elmore Hye
Anchorage Echoes of Klondike Dreamer Fred Wolter
Fred Wolter of Fairmont joined 26 Martin county men on the Klondike rush to gold. Only he remained in Alaska, now living at Bethel. He and his family return for winter, praising Alaska as the only country to live in and noting mild winters, short days, and abundant wildlife.
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Alaska
Fred Wolter
Fairmont
Martin County
Klondike
Mr. Wolter
Bethel
Alaskan
Elmore Bye
County Supervisors Meet Algona Reports Bonds and Repairs
The Board of Supervisors met Friday and approved quarterly reports for the County Auditor Sheriff Recorder and Clerk. William Shirley and Grace Shirley were approved as Superintendent and deputy superintendent of schools. Drain repairs were assigned to Supervisors Baum Balgeman and Cosgrove on multiple drains. Clothilda Hutchison named local investigator for old age pension applicants. Several refunds of old age taxes were processed. The board adjourned until November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Algona
County Board of Supervisors
William Shirley
Grace Shirley
Baum
W.K
BR. K
Balgeman
H. K
Cosgrove
Clothilda Hutchison
Notice of Probate of Will in Kossuth County Iowa
State of Iowa in District Court Kossuth County No 4165 September Term 1936. Henry J. Klenk deceased. Will dated September 1 1986 opened November 2 1936 at 10 a m. Hearing at Algona Court House before District Court or Clerk. All interested must appear and show cause why will should not be probated. Dated Algona October 6 1936. Katharine McAevoy Clerk. Sullivan Mgsaunon Linnan attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Kossuth County
Henry J. Klenk
Algona
Towa
Mrs. O F Bastian Visits Kin with Daughters
Mrs. O F Bastian and her daughters Clara Toulae and Roberta spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. Anna Intermill, sharing family time and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Bastian
Clara, Toulae
Roberta
Anna Intermill
Also Mentioned on This Page
District Court News
Ernest William Scherrer
Mary A. McDonald
J. G. McDonald
Mary
Osterbauer
Koesuth County
Sions
F. Heyer
Oley Michaelson
Neil
Robert Amelsberg
Thompson
Iron River
Wis
Chas
Stagg
Ole
W. N
Port Wing
Buffalo Two
Titanica
Will
Luakes
Robert Ringsdorf
Charles Wandling
Katharine McAevoy
Pearson
Sullivan
Mgsaunon & Linnan
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