Activities of Public Schools for the Week
The first grade finished their Dick and Jane primer books Miss Groom reads a Jo Jr. monkey story. They make movable head owls in art. Most students earned 100 percent in spelling this week raising totals. Janice Gloria and Caroline missed part of the week while improving in the Be Clean Campaign. During three days they passed the inspector with flying colors and noted white lambs on the cleanliness chart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick and
Jane
Merle
James
Third Grade Chooses Leaders for Story Hour Club
The third grade held a Halloween themed activity with cats witches owls and jack o lanterns. They learned adding four numbers in a column and elected Dorothy Dun mire president and Dean Kuchenreuther librarian for their Story Hour Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Story Hour Club
Dorothy Dunmire
Dean Kuchenreuther
Eskimo themed class activities and attendance noted
Loren Hansen has been absent from school for nearly a week. Shirley and Roger delivered class letters written by nine students who achieved perfect spelling last week. The class drew Eskimo pictures. Angeline brought an Eskimo doll and Alaska photos of her aunt. They are practicing poetry by composing Hallowe'en poems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hansen
Shirley
Roger
Angeline
Alaska
Fifth Grade News Highlights and School Updates
In fifth grade reading the class explores How Candy Mints Are Made while science covers the solar system. An arithmetic race Friday drew interest as Patsy returns to school after an absence. Friday’s spelling perfect papers were earned by Deena Doyle Robert Keith Ralph Fred Deloris and Earl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy
Deena
Doyle
Robert
Keith
Ralph
Fred
Deloris
Earl
School News Snapshot of October Activities
Geography tests covered southern North American countries while history explored Roman and Italian peoples. Arithmetic tackled fractions and science began The Layers of the Earth unit. Students drew soil digging animals, started reading units, practiced plural possessives, and planned a Halloween party with Halloween decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Class Notes From A Busy History And Literature Unit
Students finished a history unit and had a test last Thursday. They are now studying bar graphs in arithmetic and find them interesting. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow will be read next in literature. Autumn pictures adorn their room and a Hallowe'en party will feature plays to be presented on Thursday.
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Sleepy Hollow
Halloween party plans by seven program committee members
Seven program committee members busy planning a Hallowe en party for October 30. Their teacher tests a new spelling method. if they get perfect papers on the first try they skip Friday. Many achieve perfect scores. In math they study square roots and last Thursday they took a history test. Some worry about grades. They enjoyed a free show.
Infantile Paralysis Group Formed in Kossuth County
At Algona a meeting organized the Kossuth county unit with Mrs. Paul R. Willis named county chairman. Officers include Mrs. Harold Hamilton vice president Mrs. Floyd Pierce secretary and Harold Gilmore treasurer. Philip J. Kohlhaas will assist. A county board of directors will be chosen from each community and a charter expected once plans are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Paul R. Willis
Kossuth
Harold Hamilton
Bancroft
Floyd Pierce
Harold Gilmore
Philip J. Kohlhaas
Republican Women of Five Counties Meet in Algona
Twenty district officers attended a Republican Women’s meeting in Algona with major delegations from Garner Britt and Forest City Present were speakers Mrs H E Woodward Whittemore Mrs John Hamill Britt Mrs W S Pritchard Garner Mrs Mayme Petersen Titonka and Mrs Margaret Warburton Lakota Petersen presides Kossuth County women’s Republican committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Garner
Britt
Forest City
H. E. Woodward
Whittemore
John Hamill
W. S. Pritchard
Mayme Petersen
Titonka
Margaret Warburton
Lakota
Petersen
Kossuth County
Heideckers Grays Are Some Huskers At County Contest
Ernest Heidecker won the district corn husking meet at Mallard and seeks the state contest at Hartley after a 2138 pound net, 71 pounds deducted for gleanings. Fred Gray, Titonka, second. Henry Heidecker, Lakota, third. 12 contestants with 300 spectators as Pioneer Corn Company hosted, yields averaging 80 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Heidecker
Mallard
Hartley
Harold Larson
Kanawha
Larson
Kossuth
Mike Loss
Algona
Heidecker
Fred Gray
Titonka
Henry Heidecker
Lakota
Pioneer Corn Company
Clark Gable and Wife Hunt in South Dakota
Reported by Richard Green near Watertown South Dakota Clark Gable and wife Carol Lombard and Dr and Mrs Fisher California hunted pheasants opening day in Watertown with non resident licenses sold. They traveled by car to the Black Hills and Yellowstone en route to Hollywood after buying a Ford due to foggy return plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wodben
Richard Greenfield
Watertown
South Dakota
Jo Ann
Woden
Clark Gable
Carol Lombard
Mrs. Fisher
California
Aberdeen
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Hollywood
Marriage Licenses Issued in County This Week
The county issued marriage licenses to Arnold Paul Heise 25 of Corwith and Jean Marie Sarchet 20 of Burt fard Brast 25 of Bode and Alyina Thilges 26 of Bode.
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Arnold Paul Heise
Corwith
Jean Marie Sarchet
Burt Fard Brast
Alyina Thilges
Bode
Mrs Eunice Moore Dies After Long Illness In Burt
Mrs Eunice Moore died at an Algona hospital after a long illness. Funeral at Burt Methodist Church with Rev W N Patterson and Rev H W Jackman officiating. Burial in Burt cemetery. She leaves eight children, two brothers, and her parents. The service featured a Titonka quartet and a reading of her obituary. The family receives sympathy from many friends as they mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Moore
Algona Hospital
Burt Methodist Church
W. N. Patterson
Titonka
H. W. Jackman
Burt
Burt Cemetery
Louis Bartlett
Martin Larson
Henry Nelson
Harvey Graham
Mike Polhemus
Will Ringsdorf
Titonia Methodist Church
Mesdames R. Co. Ball
Carl F. Callies
Wm. Schram
Kenneth Swan
Eunica Mae Phelps Moore
Charles Phelps
Clarence EB. Moore
South D Dakota
Levant
Anna Mae
George
Stanley
Clair
Dale
Roger
Rollo
Charles ‘Phelps
Bernard
Titonia
Willis Phelps
Monumont
Colorado
Moore
Bernard Phelps
Heavenly Father
Algona Men Return From Wyoming With Deer and Antelope
Algona hunters John Frankl and son Harlan with W. C. Dau returned from Casper Wyoming with a 300 pound six point buck and a 200 pound antelope Dau reported abundant western game and about 200 deer in a herd Mr Day supplied moving pictures from the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
John Frankl
Harlan
W. C. Dau
Casper
Mr. Frankl
Dau
Mr. Day
National defense nutrition project meeting set in Algona
Kossuth county women discuss a year long nutrition project tied to national defense at Algona public library. The session Friday October 31 includes county and township committees and local leaders led by Mrs Ruth Seaton Hicks with Miss Marian Edwards from Iowa State College. Plans for next spring’s county wide Achievement Day will be set, and nutrition screening to identify malnutrition in rural families will be explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Algona Public Library
Ruth Seaton ‘Hicks
Marian Edwards
Iowa State College Extension Service
Miss Edwards
Death of Phydellis Peterson Budlong in Titonka
Phydellis Margaret Peterson Budlong died in an Algona hospital after a brief illness from a cold or flu developing pneumonia. Born Sept 7 1911 in Ellsworth Minnesota she moved to Titonka with her parents in 1925 and was married Feb 14 1935 to Arthur J Budlong. She leaves husband and daughter Karen Kay and was buried in Buffalo Township cemetery after services at the home and Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Budlong
Algona Hospital
Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Buffalo Township
Ellsworth
Minnesota
Titonka
Arthur Jay Budlong
Karen Kay
Phydellis
Congregational Church
Leo Orthel
Bradford Buffington
Carl H. Callies
Dayle Craven
Oscar Blanchard
Kermit Larson
Mason City
May Budlong
Waterloo
Edith
Hazel Budlong
Hampton
Dorothy Budlong
Dougherty
Alice Budlong
Cedar Falls
Thomas Vickerman
Coleman
S. D
John Persons
Vernon Vickerman
Flandreau
Bill Peterson
Don
Wim
Storm Lake
Carrie Heidkie
Estherville
Mayme Randolph
Minneapolis
Minn
Hazen Randolph
H. W. Randolph
Henry Stecker Sr Dies at 83 in Titonka Community
Funeral services were held for Henry Stecker Sr at his Titonia home and Good Hope Lutheran Church with Rev. M A Schulz preaching. Born 1858 in East Friesland Germany, he came to the United States in 1908 living near Buffalo Center before settling near Titonka. He leaves seven children, 27 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stecker
Titonia
Good Hope Lutheran Church
M. A. Schulz
Telko Stecker
Henry Stecker Jr
Edward Stecker
Henry ‘L. Stecker
Martin Stecker
Bruno Stecker
Good Hope Cemetery
K. ‘W. Swan
Henry Lubben Stecker
Matienee Sathoff
West Grosse, John
East Friesland
Germany
Mr. Stecker
Stecker
Church of the Redeemed
Martje Katherine Frericks
Bruno
Fred
Folkert
Stta
Maude
Henry Harms
John Harms
United States
Buffalo Center
Kossuth County
Titonka
Six Kossuth County Men to Service Nov 6 Induction
Six Kossuth County men named for induction into the armed forces on November 6 at Fort Des Moines. They are Donald H Joseph Mayne of Ledyard and Ray A. Waterbury also of Ledyard, Stanley J Patterson of Mason City, Michael William Matern of Salem South Dakota, Maynard Oswald of Himore Minnesota, and Dr Edmund J Capesius of Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Fort Des Moines
Donald H Joseph Mayne
Ledyard
Stanley J.patterson
Mason City
Michael William Matern
Salem
S. D
Ray A. Waterbury
Maynard Oswald
Himore
Minn
Edmund J. Capesius
Fenton
Truck Mishap Pins Bill Meyn Between Truck and Building
Bill Meyn of George was pinned between a truck and a building while cranking the vehicle. The truck had been left in gear and moved forward, trapping him before he could escape. Both legs were broken and in casts.
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Bill Meyn
George
Local Minn. Families Named in Community Notes
Minn. residents Mrs. B. J. Letourneau and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Randolph along with C. L. Suwton, Mrs. M. Parent and Don, Mrs. Earl Dahlberg, Mrs. C. C. Vickerman, Hopkins residents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Vickerman and Cass, and Rock Rapids are listed in regional social rounds highlighting neighbors and ties to area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
B. J. Letourneau
Wm. T. Randolph
Minneapolis
C. L. Suwton
M. Parent
Don
Earl Dahlberg
C. C. Vickerman
Hopkins
F. J. Vickerman
Cass
Rock Rapids
Eight year old Wesley boy dies at Iowa City
Funeral services for David O Connor eight year old son of Mrs Sylvia O Connor were held at St Mary s Catholic church in Armstrong. He died Sunday morning at Iowa City hospital after a short illness. Born May 11 1933 in Swea City he came to Wesley with his mother in 1937. He and his three brothers have been at the juvenile home in Toledo since December 1949. Survived by his mother three sisters Frances Margaria and Berniece and five brothers Robert Charles Paul Richard and Donald. He was predeceased by his father in April 1938 and by a sister Velyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Iowa City
St. Mary's
Toledo
Frances
Margaria
Berniece
Robert
Charles
Paul
Richard
Donald
Velyn
Tindalls Entertain at Their Home at Woden
Dr and Mrs Tindall welcomed a group of friends at their Woden home Sunday Those present included Dr and Mrs W D Andrews and family Dr Kenneth Riggle and Miss Marie Riggle of Algona Mr and Mrs A A Stoner Britt Dr and Mrs R K Richardson Wesley Miss Ruby Gibson Worthington Minn
1941 Red Cross drive started in Algona area
The 1941 Red Cross roll call drive for Kossuth county began October 29 with a dinner and meeting at the Algona Hotel. County chairman is Mrs J H Woodward Whitte more with Rev F C Volzke and Rev E G Sauer as roll call chairmen. An extensive executive board names numerous township and area chairmen across the county to assist in the 38 county wide drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Red Cross
Kossuth
JH. ©. Woodward
Whittemore
F. C. Volzke
E. G. Sauer
Lakota
Ida Larsen
Swea Clity
R.L. Williams
Ledyard
Laurence Mayne
Titonka
Howard French
Bancroft
J. ¥. Helinsky
Swea City
Burt
Lurena Wesasell
Fenton
Will Weisbrod
Lone Rock
Willis Cotton
Seneca
F. E. Slagle
Grant
Otty Kelly
St. Joe
M. T
St. Benedict
Goldier Erickson
Plim Creek
Floyd Bode
Sexton
Leslie Huff
Wilson Brack
Titanka
J. C. Young
R&r. C. Ball
Karl Sunderman
Luverne
Hebron
Harrison
G.G. Pefferman
H. R. Lewis
Greenwood
Georges Nyman
Frank ‘Ryerson
Portland
Union
George Beevers
L. Cruikshank
Floyd ‘Gardner
Prairie
Vee Mullin
John Brink
Transfer from active duty to reserves for Lawrence Wesuby Lawren
Lawrence Wesuby Lawren of Camp San Luis Obispo California arrived home Monday after release from active military service under the 1941 Service Extension Act. He received a Certificate of Service and has been transferred in grade and specialist rating to the Enlisted Reserve Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesuby
Lawrence Neuroth
Camp San Luis Obispo
California
Lawrence
Army of the
Immanuel Lutheran Weekly Schedule and Events
Immanuel Lutheran at Titonica area announces English services at 10:30 on November 2, the twenty first Sunday after Trinity, with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30. Luther League devotional and business meeting, choir rehearsal, and a dedication chicken supper set for November 6 with Mrs. Herman Limberg as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Herman Limberg
No Hunting Signs for Sale at Topic Office
Local buyers can purchase No Hunting signs at the Topic Office. Available in standard sizes, suitable for private property and public spaces. Signs emphasize safety and wildlife protection with clear wording and durable material.
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Topic
Kossuth District Court News Of The Week
Kaus, a Magon City salesman, fined 100 dollars and 2765 cents costs after pleading guilty to shooting a pheasant during closed season. Other local youths faced intoxication charges, with certain suspensions on good behavior. In district court, divorces granted to Dorothy Jane Smith and Letha Van Allen for cruel and inhuman treatment, custody and alimony set. New cases include guardianship, partitions, and probate matters involving several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
G. W. Kaus
Magon City
H. V. Pierce
Kossuth Conservation
Kaus
Portland Township
Justice of Peace C
Irvington
Ostwinkle
G. W. Stillman
Dorothy Jane Smith
Irving LeRoy Smith
Letha van Allen
Harold van Allen
van Allen
O. W. Lawrence
Torkel ‘Hill
J. A. Brownell
W. H. Heddings
Ernest Grant
Minnie Thompson
William Burt
Willam B. Murray
Bestate
of. Mary
Schiltz
Harold Schiltz
D. A. Cannon
Story County
William Rusch
W. A. Rusch
Elevator man shocked by live wire accident at mill room
Edward M Loebig, second man at Farmers Elevator, is recovering after a severe 110 volt shock when he touched a live wire during repair work in the elevator mill room. He released the contact and collapsed to the floor, spending a few days in enforced rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesuby
Edward Mloebig
Farmers Elevator
Sciome
Rockwell City man creates rock garden atop vegetable cave
W. D. Martz of Rockwell City beautifies a vegetable cave by building a rock garden. He uses rocks from Mt. Hood in Washington, Pike's Peak and Lastes Park in Colorado, Itasca Park in Minnesota, with most stones sourced from Calhoun County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Martz
Rockwell City
Martz
Mt. Hood
Washington
Pike’s Peak
Lastes Park
Colorado
Itasca Park
Minnesota
Calhoun County
American Legion Auxiliary News Highlights Meeting Attendees
Members and guests attended the October work meeting at the Legion Hall led by Mary Young and Esther Breen. Thirty-nine sleeping garments, six sweaters, and a pair of socks were shipped to the Kossuth County Red Cross Chapter. The November business meeting is set for Tuesday evening, November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion ‘Hall
Mary Young
Esther Breen
Alice Buffington
Anna Christensen
Rose Bonacker
Carrie Bonacker
Judy Bonacker
Cleo Nelson
Julia Nelson
Mary Sartor
Beth Miller
Irene Petersen
Martyn Petersen
Minnie Oesterreicher
Mayme Petersen
Beulah Batt
Sadie Denton
Mary Schram
Minute Oesterreicher
Community Service
Kossuth County Red Cross
Legion Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wife Hunt
Henry Stecker SR
Christ
Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Plant
Titonica
Kossuth District and Justice Court News OF the Week
American Legion Auxiliary News
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