Titonka Fire Dept Organized Last Thursday
Titonka Fire Department reorganized at a Thursday meeting in the Topic office with new officers. George Bonacker was elected Chief and Wm. Batt as assistant, Dr. H. S. Torgersen as Secretary and Treasurer. Members list includes Ricklefs, Callies, Stott, Fisher, Hagen, Boyken, Keil, and others. Meetings will follow Chief calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Carl F. Callies
John Stott
Frank D. Fisher
L. F. Callies
Wm. Batt
Lester Hagen
Edward Boyken
H. I. Torgersen
Maurice Keil
Carl H. Callies
Western National Parks See Big Attendance Rise This Year
Business at national parks Yellowstone Yosemite Glacier and other western parks surged in 1935 with July and August weekly attendance near 1.5 million, a roughly 50 percent gain from 1934. More Americans vacationing and spending on trips noted, with Minnesota also posting gains in travel interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Glacier
America
Minnesota
Pringle Father of Twins After Insurance Pact
William J. Pringle Jr., advertising executive, becomes father of twins in Altadena California. He had paid $200 for an insurance policy taken seven months earlier with Lloyds for such an event, making him $5,000 richer. The twins, a boy and a girl, were born to Mrs. Pringle at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyds
von Altadena
Cal
iWilliam J. Pringle Jr
Weather and driving safety and welcoming a new pastor family
The letter argues any weather is unsafe for driving and urges common sense and courtesy on highways. It then reports Rev. and Mrs. W J Patterson arriving from Gowrie Iowa to lead Titonka’s Methodist churches, detailing their background, ages, education, and family members Homer and Douglas Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. JL. Patterson
Gowrie
Iowa
Titonka
Patterson
Faul
Dean
Harly
Pattersons
Homer
University of Iowa
New York
Long Island Sound
Douglas
Towa State College
Ames
Mountain
Wisconsin
Mapleton
Rev. Patterson
Leeds
England
United States
Bundayer Watermill at Aub Gaxer Tatar Inn
A fragmented OCR item mentions Bundayer Watermill entities and a noted inn in Aub Gaxer Tatar region. The readable text hints at a location linked to a watermill and an inn name, suggesting a local historic site or travel note. Details are sparse but indicate a place-based reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundayer
Balls Attend Vet Meeting At Clear Lake Banquet
Dr and Mrs R C Ball attended a district veterinarians meeting and banquet at Clear Lake last Saturday evening. They had a fine time.
No Open Season On Pheasants In Iowa
The Iowa conservation commission bars pheasant hunting due to severe winter losses in 1935. Officials acted to protect dwindling stocks as thousands of birds froze and starved, a decision praised across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Towa
K. & H. Oil Co Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
About 850 stockholders attended at the Kilemmeter hall for the K. & H. Oil annual meeting where J. P. Studer and tank wagon men were praised. Secretary Studer read an audit showing strong profits and good management. Four directors with expired terms were re elected: S. A. Hirner W. S Cosgrove H. E. Haverly and B. J. Widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilemmeter Hall
J. P. Studer
Studer
S. A.hirner
W. 8S. Cosgrove
H. E. Haverly
B. J. Widen
News. World
District Court News In Brief By Judge DeLand Last Week
Judge James DeLand presided all week with jurors present. Cases included larceny of attached property continued by grand jury, driving while intoxicated indictment, assault with intent to injure continued by grand jury, forgery sentenced to 10 years with parole, plus multiple civil foreclosures and damages awards. Domestic matters include several divorces and probates filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James DeLand
Martin Hllingson
Douglas Riley
Harold G
Jorgensen
Arthur Klocke
Anamosa Reformatory
L. A. Winkel
Work Begins on New Algona Post Office Building
Work started Monday on Algona's new post office with a $47,600 construction estimate. Larson Construction Company brought in a drag line and steam shovel to excavate the basement, expecting to finish the digging in five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Larson Construction Company
New School Houses Rising in German Township
Foundations for eight new school houses in German township are completed with basements. Framing is up at the German Valley school. George H. Miller of Algona is the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geman
Geo. H. Miller
Algona
Two Cars In Accident Near Callies Farm
Rev and Mrs H W Schoenlein visited Sunday afternoon at the Robert Callies home west of town. They left to return to Titania when Ralph Dugan of Burt tried to pass and struck the Schoenlein car on the tail. Dugan's car was damaged but drivable. eight children were in the Dugan car. One boy had bruises and a small cut. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Schoenlein
Robert Callies
Titania
Schoenlein
Ralph Dugan
Burt
Dugan
M. E. Ladies Aid Supper Set for October 21
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will serve supper in the church basement Wednesday evening October 21. You are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
Intermill Public Sale Set for October 28, 1936
Mrs. B. R. Intermill announces a public sale scheduled for Wednesday October 28, 1936. Watch for bills and notices detailing items and terms of sale.
Neighbors Move Chicken House for Higgins Farm
On a misty morning Bill Rickless and his crew loaded a chicken house from the Eric Peterson place for transport to George Higgins farm east of town. Mrs Higgins overheard the plan and looked out to see the hoisting underway. Bill Rickless offers moving services and substitutions if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Higgins
Bill Rickless
Bill
Mrs. Higgins
Eric Peterson
Bill Senne
Higgins
Republicans Visit Tonka With Propaganda Caravan
A republican caravan toured Tonka at noon on Wednesday with a man, a loud speaker, and sunflowers. Kansas farmer driver, London man, joined congressman Fred C Glehrist and Attorney H B Nary Spirit Lake who spoke for senator and supported county candidates including Mrs Mayme L Petersen for county recorder. Also callers included Black for state representative Harry H McNary Spirit Lake C W Pearson county treasurer Ira Kohl clerk of courts and E C Hovey county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manoto
Titonka
Kansas
London
Fred J C. Glehrist
H. B. Nary
Spirit Lake
Geo. W
Patrolman Benedict speaks at Parent-Teacher meeting
Garner patrolman Benedict led an open forum at the schoolhouse Monday evening giving road safety guidance. At the business session Mrs. J. F. Fisher was elected president replacing Rev. Mremont Faul who moved away. Mrs. R. L. Krantz was elected treasurer to fill Florence Reasor’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Garner
J. F. Fisher
Mremont Faul
R. L. Krantz
Florence Reasor
Buffingtons Visit. Womans Club District Meeting
Mr and Mrs Orval Buffington and their children Lois Lee Marylin Alice Marie and Jon Quentin of Lakota visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Ray Hansen and family. The Titonka Womans Club ladies attended Algona yesterday and will be there today for the eighth district meeting of womens clubs. Five hundred members were expected at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Buffington
Lois
Lee
Marylin
Alice Marie
Jon Quentin
Lakota
Ray Hansen
Titonka Womans Club
Algong
Van Ness Quotation On Legal Procedure Infinite Lakes
A reader note shares Attorney Van Ness words on legal procedure. The message compares a lake with many outlets to a dry result if mismanaged, urging readers to pass along the sapient remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ness
Algona Defeats Manson High in 36 to 16 Football Victory
The Algona high school football team, not highly touted, defeated Manson high school last Saturday by a score of 36 to 16, showcasing an unexpected strong performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson High Algona
Algona High School
Manson
Manson High School
Zwiefel Tour Presents Southbound Road Trip With Relative
Arlo Zwiefel and cousin Raymond Zwiefel of Menton travel by auto for a month touring the south. They plan Texas Centennial sights, a route through Old Mexico, and Missouri Ozarks. The trip promises inexpensive sightseeing and learning opportunities for two young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo Zwiefel
South
Arlo Zwidted
Raymond Zwiefel
Menton
Auto
Missouri
Texas
Old Mexico
Ozarks
City To Have Waterworks Park
Rasmus Hansen, superintendent of waterworks, has leveled ground and prepared city property for seeding and landscaping. The central pump house and tower will anchor a beauty spot with flowers and shrubs, reflecting conditions on Hansen’s own premises. Citizens may be proud of the new plant and grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmus Hansen
Hansen
Two Escape From the County Jail
Hart of Le Mars Iowa and Eugene Walsh of Emmetsburg escaped from Kossuth county jail between 1 and 7 a m Sunday escaping through three bars into an alley back of the jail sheriff says outside help likely aided the pair they fled in the getaway car used by their unknown supporters three butter theft suspects are now in the penitentiary with four others facing charges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
George
Shorty) Hart
le Mars
Iowa
Eugene Walsh
Emmetsburg
Kossuth
Carl Dahlhauser
Hart
Walsh
Butter Theft Bang
Fred Boyken Buys Fenton Restaurant
Fred Boyken has closed a deal becoming owner of a restaurant in Fenton with possession about November 15. He has rented his Burt farm to Henry Swalve for the coming year and will take possession when the Boykens move to Fenton. A gate sale will be held in a week or two with notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Boyken
Fenton
Final Dates for Signing Cards and Farm Measurements
Final date for signing cards to have farms measured and accepted in the county office is November 1, 1936. Final date for measuring farms is November 16, 1936. Warm operators and owners who have not signed cards should do so promptly and forward them to the county office. W. J. Frimml and O. L. Thoreson, members of the county agricultural association, attended a two day meeting in Ames October 12 and 13 on the farm tenant situation in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Frimml
O. L. Thoreson
County Agricultural Association
Ames
Iowa
Famous anglers head north for week long Minnesota trip
Fred Hagen Louie Huber and Elwood Nelson left Saturday for a northern Minnesota fishing trip. They took along plenty of big hooks and heavy lines to be sure none would get away. About Saturday results will be known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hagen
Louie Huber
Elwood Nelson
Minnesota
Miss Alice Kuchenreuther Fractures Arm After Fall
Miss Alice Kuchenreuther fell on the stairs at her home Saturday and broke the bones in her left forearm. She wears a sling but attends school as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Kuchenreuther
Fred Boyken Sale Plans Public Farm Auction
Fred Boyken who will move to Fenton to operate a restaurant will hold a public sale at his farm east of town on Friday October 28 1986. Auction items include nine cows farm machinery and all on the farm with bills to follow watch for bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Boyken
Fenton
Democrat Rally At Tyke Theatre Tuesday Evening
A Democrat rally is planned at the Tyke Theatre Tuesday evening October 20. The committee promises an excellent speaker and signals that bills will be introduced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyke Theatre
Kohlhaas Named Demo Candidate for Kossuth Rep
At a county democratic meeting held Saturday at the courthouse Phillip J Kohlhaas of Algona was nominated to fill the vacancy left by the death of George D Moulton Ledyard was also named as state representative candidate Guy M Butts offered to run but Kohlhaas was placed on the ballot without opposition An additional vacancy filled Earl Dukes Kinsey Bancroft became county auditor following Clarence Janvrins resignation Janvrin had been appointed to replace Ed Butler who resigned after the primaries Janvrin is reported to have secured a permanent position in the conservation office Leo Saunders Bancroft was named treasurer of the Kossuth committee replacing James Geelan Whittemore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip J. Kohlhaas
Algona
George D. Moulton
Ledyard
Guy M Butts
Kohlhaas
Earl
Duke)sKinsey
Bancroft
Clarence Janvrin
Janvrin
Ed Butler
Janvring
Leo Saunders
James Geelan
Whittemore
Kossuth Committee
Algona Court Sides With Plaintiff in $2260 Suit
The Kosusth jury, after five hours and twenty minutes, finds in favor of Ollie Schalk of Alden against L. F. Smith of Laverne. Damages set at $2260. Howard Salisbury of Burt serves as jury foreman. Also late in the week Judge De Land grants three divorces for cruel and inhuman treatment: Melzey Falkenhainer and Leona Falkenhainer of Algona. Milton McFadden and Vera McFadden. Harold Patterson and Gusta Patterson of Algona. Mrs. Patterson awarded guardianship of son Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Schalk
Alden
L. F. Smith
Laverne
Kosusth
Howard Salisbury
Burt
de Land
Melzey Falkenhainer
Leona Falkenhainer
Algona
Vera Mcadden
Milton McFadden
Gusta Patterson
Harold Patterson
Patterson
Stanley
Anderson buys farm near Windom Minnesota
Walter Anderson of Doan area purchased a quarter section of land near Windom Minnesota. The family plans to move there on March 1, marking a relocation described in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
Minn
Walter Anderson
Doan
Marriage Licenses Issued in Algona Area
Licenses issued during the week include Lloyd Neswald of Wesley and Anna Malecek of Wesley. Raymond BE Gardner and Grace R. McGregor of Bancroft. Raymond O. Taylor of Titonka and Marie Machiem of Fairmont Minnesota. John K. Misbach and Edna H. Wilkin of Fairmont Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMarriage
Lloyd Neswald
Anna Malecek
Wesley
Raymond Be, Gardner
Grace R. McGregor
Bancroft
Raymond O. Taylor
Titomka
Marie Machiem
Fairmont
Minn
John K. Misbach
Edna H. Wilkin
Home From The Centennial Zwiefel Cousins Return
Arlo Zwiefel and cousin Raymond Zwiefel of Fenton returned from the Texas Centennial by auto after traveling 2200 miles in eight days. They left a week ago Sunday and on the return trip they passed through the Ozarks in southern Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo Zwiefel
Raymond Zwiefel
Fenton
Ozarks
Missouri
Mecca For Hundreds of Women Convenes in Algona
Algona hosts the 8th congressional district federated women clubs convening Wednesday. Sessions begin 11:30 A. M. at the high school auditorium with a 1:15 P. M. program led by Margaret McNown. Invocaton by Rev. George C. Vance, welcome by O. S. Reiley, response by Mrs. J. R. Black, pledge led by Ella Thompson, convention chairman Mrs. H. H. Woodward. A two day program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecca
Algona
Federated Women Clubs
Margaret McNown
America
George C. Vance
Congregational Church
O. S. Reiley
J. R. Black
Jefferson
Ella Thompson
Alegiance
H. H. Woodward
Warning to Farmers on Hog Cholera Outbreaks
A notice from Dr. H. A. Seidell state veterinarian Des Moines warns farmers in Kossuth county near Algona Whittemore Fenton Ringsted Titonka and Burt to protect hogs immediately as outbreaks of hog cholera spread rapidly. Drought shipments of pigs between localities compound the danger this year and officials urge rapid action to prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Algona
Whittemore
Fenton
Ringsted
Titonka
Burt
H. A. Seidell
Des Moines
Wallace to Speak at Ringsted Next Week
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace of Washington is slated to address about 15 000 people at Ringsted at the northwest long corn picking contest. Date announcements appear in today’s and Thursday’s papers.
4000 Turkeys Fat on Iowa Farm Report
Waukon Iowa reports that the Carl Murfield farm between Waukon and Postville requires more than a ton of feed daily for its 4000 turkeys. The 88 acre farm hosts two flocks of 2000 each with the largest birds weighing around ten pounds and gobblers near eighteen pounds while the smaller birds average four pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Carl Murfield
Postville
Farm purchase near Woden boosts local acreage
Vincent Heifney recently bought a 120 acre farm north and east of Woden along the Forest City gravel road. The property lies just west of the Carl Doege farm and is described as well improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Vincent Heifney
Forest City
Carl Doege
Kossuth County Poultry Association Re organized
Algona reports the Kossuth County Poultry Association reorganized under the Algona Chamber of Commerce. Lyle Reynolds named president and C H Ostwinkle re elected secretary and treasurer. They plan a poultry show on January 9 10 11 12 of 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Kossuth County Poultry Association
Algona Chamber of Commerce
Lyle Reynolds
C. H. Ostwinkle
Methodist Church Notes led by W I Patterson Pastor
Doan aid hosts Thursday with Mesdames Alvin Anderson and Ben Knox. Sunday School 10:00 A M, Morning Service 11:00 A M, Epworth League 8:00 P M, Choir Practice Thursday evening, Preaching at Doan 9:30 A M, Doan Sunday School 10:30 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Doan
Doan Aid
Alvin Anderson
Ben Knox
Lutheran Church Notes and Activities Report
Sunday School starts next Sunday at 9 30 A M English service follows at 10 30 The public is thanked for attending the play An Old Fashioned Mother sponsored by the Luther League Performers John Badie and his two daughters Jennie and Bertha are praised for entertaining between acts Choir practice Friday at 7 80 p m Confirmation class Saturday at 1 o clock Eighteen Luther League members attended the Hawkeye Lutheran League convention in Rockwell Town Several Good Hope members joined a Ladies Aid supper at Immanuel church last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
John Badie
Jennie
Bertha
Rockwell
Town
Council Proceedings October 5 1936
The town council met at the mayor's house at eight. Bills were approved totaling 320.90 to K and H Co op Oil, Johannes Wibben, Lee Wolfes,eekiee, Titonka Savings Bank, Crane Co, Leighton Supply, Rasmus Hansen, W H Ricklefs, Titonka Telephone Co, and others. Meeting adjourned by Clerk WM Boyken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Bonacker
Downs
Missal
Johannes Wibben
Lee
Wolfes
Eekiee
Titonka Savings Bank
Crane Company
Leighton Supply Co
Eed Holwe
Rasmus Hansen
W. H. Ricklefs
Coos
Titonka Telephone Co
Wm, Boyken
Notice of Probate of Will in Kossuth County Iowa
In the matter of Henry J. Klenk deceased a written instrument purporting to be his last will dated September 1 1986 was filed opened and read. The hearing to prove the will is set for November 2 1936 at 10 o clock A M at the Algona Iowa courthouse before the District Court or clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why it should not be probated. Dated Algona Iowa October 6 1936. Katharine McBevoy Clerk of District Court Alma Pearson Deputy Sullivan McMahon and Linnan attys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Kossuth County
Henry J. Klenk
Algona
Towa
Honor Roll Entries From Various Towns
A list of names with dates and towns including Amos Kromminga from Titonka on March 1, 1937, Runa Eden from Clear Lake on Oct. 1, 1937, and My Gunningham from Volga City on Nov. 1, 1987 in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Kromminga
Titonka
Lows Runa Eden
Clear Lake Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Bonacker
Torgersen
Sec
Treas
K. & H. Oil Co
District Court News
Equitable Life
C. X. Nicoulin
Charles Wolf
Susan Andre
J. J. Guyer
HB. A
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Wm. A. Ladendorf
Orin Sturdevant
H. Holmes
Central Sales Co
C. V. Smith
Henry Klenk
Will
A. A. Wiese
New Algona
Callies Farm
M. HE
Intermill
B. R
Shorty Hart
Butter
Fenton Restaurant
DEMO
Ana
Methodist Church
W. I. Patterson
Lutheran Church Notes
Council Proceedings
Wilk
Katharine McBevoy
Alma Pearson
Sullivan, McMahon & Linnan
Attys
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