Vigilantes Organized in Winnebago County Banks
Bankers met at the county seat to authorize Arnold to form and arm county vigilantes. The aim is rapid, cross road deployment to deter bandits after a noted bank robbery in Tonka Savings Bank. Sheriff deputies aided in gathering information for transport to officials. Arnold also organizes vigilantes in Kossuth county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Winnebago
Forest City
Titonka
Algona
Arnold
Ain
Kossuth
First P T A Meeting At School House
The first regular P T A meeting was held at the school house Monday evening with a large crowd. President Mrs Mary Budlong called the meeting to order, songs were sung, and reports given by Mrs R C Ball and Miss Miller. Mr Tynckey of Spencer spoke on family and home ideals. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt. IT. A
Minnie Oesterreicher
P T. A
Mary Budlong
Boys Clee Club
R. C. Ball
Round Table
Spencer
Brown Bluegrass Revival After Drought Experiments
Dr. Pammel of Iowa State College reports bluegrass and quack grass roots can regain life after months of dry pastures. In August lab tests showed 196 percent recovery when moistened. He argues re-seeding may be unnecessary as rootstocks will develop with early rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Pammel
Iowa State College
Pammel
Lewas
Cunningham couple welcome twenty-first child in Michigan
Mr and Mrs Albert Cunningham of Mountain Michigan welcomed their twenty first child on September 17. They have been married 27 years and their 21 offspring include 17 daughters and four sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tielicve
Nottron Mountain
Mich
Albert Cunningham
Hive
Methodist Church Notes Public Worship and Activities
Public worship at 11 00 a m with a law choir led by Miss Miller. Sunday School at 10 00 a m. Attendance rising since Sept 1st but some are still missing. Ladies are holding a church chicken supper and announce upcoming meetings and classes. Bazaar set for Nov 21. Doan worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 80 a m Ladies Aid meets Oct 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Thompson
Oestarreicher
Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aig Society
Nola
Local notes from Algona area community update
Mrs. Ralph DePue has been sick for a week Frank Rackow and family visited Algona Saturday Mrs. DePue was in Bancart on business Herbert Rackow has been on the le k list Beulah Schutter and Mrs. Schutter visited Algona Saturday Miss Verna Stewart of Burt was a weekend guest of the Schutter family Billy Duane Schutter visits grandparents in Buffalo Center Lynn Kuckenreuther and family joined Frank Rackow for Sunday dinner Mr. and Mrs. C. L Reed of Hampton visited Harry Reed and family The William McDermott quarter west of town is for rent Listings available at the Topie office Mrs. H L Schwappe and Mrs. H W Schoenlein shopped in Mason City Wednesday Geo Schuller Sr and sons spent Sunday at Len Wab’s near Buffalo Center Mr. and Mrs. C H Rippentrop of Pilot Grove Minn visited at Wm Ricklat Delmar Dennis returned from New York Dennis’s six weeks away Clarence Schuller attended a grain meeting at Pt Dodge His wife visited relatives in Algona until his return Mr. and Mrs. Pete Badje and family of Dike and Mr. and Mrs. John Badje of Rake visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Gadje More than half of Titonia Telephone lines will be underground by print time The manager’s job is nearly finished Dr and Mrs H M Jacobsen of Watertown SD visited Mrs Jacobsen’s parents Mr and Mrs C V Pendergast They plan to return home Sunday and Mrs Pendergast will accompany them for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph DePue
Frank Rackow
Algona
Bancragt
Herbert Rackow
Beulah Schutter
Wm Schutter
Jack Johnson
Titanica Yisitars
Verna Stewart
Burt
Wm. Schutter
Billy Duane Schutter
Buffalo Center
Lynn Kuckenreuther
C. L Reed Hampton
Harry Reed
William McDermott
Rant. Caly
Topie
HL. C
Delmar Dennis
New York
Clarence Schuller
Iowa
Pt. Dodge
Pete Badje
Fam Iily
Dike
Myr
John Badje
Rake
M's. C. Gadje
Titonia Telephone Co
H. M. Jacobsen
Watertown
Membership Contest 1931 and Legion Drive See Lists
The World Herald notes the 1931 membership contest with North and South chairmen and an eligible list of members and candidates. It urges joining the Legion, naming chairmen Thomas and Crevy and inviting nonlisted buddies to enroll. It also cites estimates for Washington apple crop transport needs and related packaging and lumber requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NORTH
Guy Bruns
George Graham
H. 4
French
Wm Petersen
Miller Nelson
J. G. Rippentrop
N. Walsh
A. G. Falk
A. Oesterreicher
Dick Sener
L. G. Gartner
L. Bartlett
D. Graham
Walter Crissey
Hyert Post
Evert Sleper
Claus Krull
Boyd B. Pannhuk
Joe Kline
John Helmers
Emil Prussman
Art Himes
Fred Bruns
Thos, Forperger
Floyd Colwell
Max Seivers
Frank Hoff
Frank Hauptley
H. A. Bruns
Harm Uken
Warner Beenken
van Hansen
Peter Ubben
George Radamaker
Ben Hopkins
Dick Spear
Dick Banda
Dick Beenken
H. Isenbrandt
Bert Putstuck
Tony Sorensen
George Tex
The
Legion
Washington
World Herald
Clarence Panukuk Heads Park Motor Co in Fairmont
Clarence Panukuk promoted to manager of Park Motor Co. Fairmont Minnesota after R L Steelsmith resigned and sold his stock. Panukuk has ten years with the company and previously managed the shop. Park Motor Co. is a leading local garage and one of Minnesota’s best kept Ford agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Panukuk
B. A. Panukuk
Park Motor Co
Fairmont
Minn
R. L. Steelsmith
Clarence
Minnesota
Drake Bulldogs Aim for Full House in Grinnell Clash
Des Moines reports emphasize a capacity crowd for the Drake Grinnell football game under floodlights on Friday October 17. Tickets are priced at 2.00 for reserved seating and 1.00 for general admission with student rates and a special rail fare, as Drake seeks a decisive homecoming win and revenge for last season’s draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Drake University
Grinnell-Drake
Drake
Drake Stadium
Grinnell
Bulldogs
Ossie Salem
Bullddgs
Farmers Seek Twenty Five Year Franchise in Swea City
Farmers in Swea City object to a rate increase from four to five dollars per year for telephone service and push for a twenty five year franchise. A special election is set for Tuesday October 25 to submit the franchise question to voters. The Swea City Rural Telephone company formed from many rural lines seeks control to guard against future fees and possible monopolies amid rising centralization of utilities. J. J. Dooley, Democrat candidate for district clerk, visited town Tuesday amid campaign activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City
Swea City Herald
Swea City Rural Telephone Company
Swea
Town Union Telephone Company
Swea City Exchange
Iowa Union
Farmers Company
Iocal Exchange
Midwest Utilities Company
J. J. Dooley
Algona
Iowa Senate Campaign Speech Highlights Tariff and Farm Policy
Excerpt from a Burlington Iowa speech contrasting records with opponent Dickinson. The speaker condemns Dickinson for voting for and against the new tariff bill, defends farm relief measures, and questions votes on Boulder Dam immigration acts and attendance. He emphasizes issues of tariff fairness and agricultural impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ila
Farm Board
Boulder Dam
Republican Party
Dickinson
Senate
Pepple
Iowa
Democratic Party
Kolakevik Russia
Great Northwest
Hoover
Mr. Dickinson
House of Representatives
Iowa couple travels to wed in Kossuth County
Edward Jacobs and Annie Groff from Streator Illinois came to Kossuth County to marry. They visited Tillie Oppedahl’s home then traveled to Algona to obtain a license and wed. After a brief stop in Minneapolis they plan to return to Minnesota.
Haswell Visitors From South Dakota Call On Newville Family
Mr and Mrs T Haswell of Centerville South Dakota arrived Saturday to spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs J C Newville. Haswell is Mrs Newville's brother. The couple left Kossuth county 28 years ago for Centerville where they ran a farm and now nearing retirement. They previously lived in Portland township before moving south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Haswell
Centerville
S. D
J. C. Newville
Newville
Kossuth County
Cenyterville
Mrr
Portland Township
Imuverne State Bank Closed By Board Action
Luverne State Bank was closed last Thursday morning by order of its directors due to insufficient bills receivable collections as money was withdrawn faster than it could be collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imuverne State Bank
Luverne State Bank
Fishermen at Ft Francis Trip With Named Attendees
At Ft Francis Canada Mart Weaver and L C LeBarre joined by H T G Rist and Gen Alberts drove to Ft Francis for a fishing trip per Rep of Algona last week. River fishing was poor at Ft Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Francis
Canada Mart
L. C. LeBarre
H. TG. Rist
Gen. Alberts
Algona
Town visit by Mrs Hefty and companions noted
Mrs Melty Mera, Mrs Rose Hefty and Mrs 8 C Maurer of Renwick were in town yesterday. Mrs Hefty travelled up to Inak after business connected with town property she owns here. The Topic office was paid a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melty Mera
Rose Hefty
8. C. Maurer
Renwick
Hefty
Inak
Neavy Sales of Honey in Soe Market in Bronx City
John Stoughton and Amnost Keller of Cher okee vecantly sold 1350 pounds of their own honey to an association at that place for nine cents per pound. Stoughton had previously disposed of 4500 pounds to a state institution. The report notes clover scarcity last summer affecting bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neavy
Soe
Bronx City
John Stoughton
Amnost Keller
Diedrich Molter Found Dead on His Farm Near Dear Creek
Diedrich Molter known in German Valley and Gar man township was found dead on his farm near Dear Creek Minnesota last Monday. He last left home March 17 after drawing 250 dollars from the bank and had been living with his widowed mother. The body was found by a neighbor boy in a patch of woods on the farm. He was older and unmarried. funeral services were held at his mother's home with interment at Deer Creek. He had recently drawn 9750 dollars and kept funds in a bank deposit box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick” Molter
Garman Township
Helmers Place
German Valley
Dear Creek
Minn
California
Minnesota
Herman
Deer Creek
Mr. Moley
Molter
Herman Tjarks
Titonia
Tjarks
Claus
Wesley
Willie Welhousen
Claus DeBoer
Buffalo Genter
Lutheran Church Marks 400th Augsburg Confession
Lutheran notes announce next Sunday service celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession with Dr. William Schmidt of St. Paul Minnesota preaching in German. Choir will offer special music and an offering funds the Board of Aids. A confirmation class for young people meets Saturdays. invite children to join. Revs Kilvin and H W Schoenlein returned to Minneapolis after a district meeting of the American Lutheran Church attended by about 226 pastors and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schmidt
St. Paul, Minn
Board of Aids
Schmidt
Kilvin
H. W. Schoen
Dein
Toon
Minneapolis
American Lutheran Church
Burr Dalton Weds Adair Nelson in New York City
Burr Dalton, son of Mrs. G. L. Dalton of Lakota, married Miss Adair Nelson of Minneapolis at Church Around the Corner in New York City on August 29. Dalton, born in Titania, studies medicine and is interning at the Navy Hospital in Brooklyn. his mother resides in Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Dalton
G. L. Dalton
Adair Nelson
Minneapolis
New York City
Mr. Dalton
Titania
Algona
Burr
Navy Hospital
Brooklyn
N. Y
Algana
Optimism Aims To Bring Hope In Troubled Times
A reflective note concludes that optimism makes a rainbow of hope from tears and that ill times pass. Clouds may drizzle but will not endure, and a sullen day will brighten again.
Towa Newspaper Wins State Weekly Trophy in Iowa City
The Bremer County Independent of Waverly captured the best state weekly award for towns above 1200 at the Iowa Press conference in Iowa City. The Herald of Milton won top honors for towns under 1200. Monticello Xpress named for best advertising patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Bremer County
Independent of Waverly
Iowa Press Conference
Iowa City
Herald of Milton
Monticelloxpress
Demiocrak
Presidential Transition Gap Every Four Years Exposed
The article notes a 12 hour interval without executive power between terms when a president's term ends at midnight on March 3 and the successor is sworn in about noon the next day. Chief Justice Marshall documented this longstanding vacancy, though no emergency has required immediate swearing in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Marshall
Lilacs In Bloom At Mrs Panunkuk Home
Mrs A B Panunkuk tends a lilac garden at her home with blooms in May July and October. A flower lover she decorates her residence with various varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Panunkuk
Democratic Candidate A. H. Bornstetter Visits Town
A. H. Bornstetter, democratic candidate for Kossuth county representative, was in town Wednesday to get acquainted. The note wonders if his apparel functioned as campaign scenery. The column recalls Dave Henderson’s Civil War peg leg in similar campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Bornstetter
Kossuth County
Dave Henderson
Dave
Luverne News
Chase & Sanborn Piano Quip Noted by Luverne News
Harry Lichty visited Chris Nygaard’s home and spotted a Chase & Sanborn piano. He asked about the make, but Chris seemed distracted and quipped about Chase & Sanborn once being in the coffee business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugs Chase
Adams Hosts Evening Party For Local Youth
A Wednesday evening party at the Heiko Adams home northwest of town drew a large crowd of young people. They enjoyed party games and square dancing with Tjaden Bros. providing music. A late hour lunch was served before guests departed, with hopes for more similar entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Heiko Adams
Tjaden Bros
Buffalo Center Tribune
Miss Lillian Bosman and party visit Gruyer and Estherville
Miss Lillian Bosman and her brother Helko Adams with his companion moved to Gruyer Sunday for dinner at the M. and Julius home. After dinner the group motored to Estherville and nearby towns to view the country. They left for home late, hoping to be entertained again at the Julius home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Bosman
Helko Adams
Gruyer
M. & Julings
Estherville
Buffalo Center Tribune
Community lunch sale and beauty contest planned
A German No 6 Buss School program hosts a social lunch sale and beauty contest led by Grace Green teacher. The event is set for Friday October 17, 1080 at the Buss School four miles north and east of Titankco featuring Grace Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buss School
Mies
Titankco
Grace Green
Honor Roll Entries From Various Cities in 1931
A list of names and dates tied to residents and addresses in Illinois and Iowa, including Sept 1 1931 entries for Fulsang Bros and Miss Annan Bris, a Jan 1 1931 entry for Robert Pink, April 9 1931 for Stephen Tadeu, and Oct 15 1931 for Ray Oesterreicher, with multiple street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulsang Bros
W. Dist
Chicago
Robert Pink
Ceres
W. 17Th St
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Ray Oesterreicher
Titonka
Iawa
Sale of Purebred Boars at Cosgrove Farm
Readable text notes a sale of yearling Pol and China boars and several spring boars at J. J. Cosgrove farm, located four miles south and half a mile from an identified point. Exact prices, dates, and buyer details are missing in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
J. J
Cosgrove Farm
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Methodist Church
the American Legion
Breen
Litonka,s Lowa
Clarence Panukuk Heads
Tillie Oppedahl
Edward Jacobs
Annie Groff
Streator
Oppedahl
Minneapoli
Diedrich Molter
Esther Askin
Lutheran Church Notes
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