Activities At Local School For The Week
The school will observe Education Week from November 8 to 16 and Armis tice Day with the American Legion. Basketball practice started for the first home game against Woden on November 18. Senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman classes list tests, lessons, and projects in government, economics, literature, science, geography, and history with field trips to Fort Dodge noted.
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American Legion
Woden
Fort Dodge
North America
NEWWS
Grace
Alvina
Sharon Eden
Marilyn
Lawrence
Richard
Shirley
England
Thirteen
Colonies
Bicycle Rack Installed in Front Theatre
The new bicycle parking stand arrived and was placed in the street in front of the theatre. It holds 28 bicycles and replaces sidewalk parking. The curb was painted to forbid car parking, in line with state law. The rack cost about $40 and was funded by local contributions collected by Guy Bruns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bruns
Lakota Bride Honored in Friday Reception
Mrs. Donald Daniels, formerly Dorothy Ukena and a Titanka music teacher, was feted with a miscellaneous shower at Lakota Presbyterian church parlor. Rodney Heetland performed, Ruth Darnauer sang with Paul Darnauer, and students and guests in costume assisted the bride opening gifts. A dessert lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Daniels
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Stafford
Larry Gerzema
Ruby Daniels
Burt
Frances Serhagle
Buffalo Center
Wesley Odd Fellows Attend Mason City Regional Meeting
Local T O F members led by Hight traveled to Mason City on Tuesday night for the regional gathering. Attendees included Paul Friberg Guy M. Butts Vee Mullin Avery Mullin Clair Robinson Curtis Benskin Preston Chapin and Mr Daniels. Twenty lodges were represented with about 800 registrations.
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Wesley
T.O.0
F. Jodge
Mason City
Paul, Friberg
Guy M. Butts
Vee Mullin
Avery Mullin
Clair Robinson
Curtis Benskin
Preston Chapin
WIBBEN CHILDREN CELEBRATE MOTHERS BIRTHDAY AT HOME
Mrs. Claus Wibben marked her birthday on Monday October 27 as family members gathered Sunday. Attendees included Herman Wilkett and family Britt Al Willett family Gotts Creek Rudy Willrett family Burt Ernest Haack Luverne Albert Wibben Bancroft John Wibben Garbie Wibben Titanka Ben Wibben Algona Goula Price family Gakota Carol Wilbett Wesley and Ben Faulken.
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Claus ‘Wibben
Herman Wilkett
Britt
al Willett
Gotts Creek
Rudy Willrett
Burt
Ernest Haack
Luverne
Albert Wibben
Farmers Go to Chicago for 100th Harvester Anniversary
A group of International Harvester Co. patrons and others from Magon City will travel by train to Chicago for a Soldiers Field exposition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of IH operations. The trip, organized by N L Kiel of Titonka Implement Co., includes several local farmers and parallels other groups heading to Chicago from nearby centers.
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International Harvester Co
Magon City
Chicago
Soldiers iMield
N.L. Kiel
Titonka Implement Co
International Harvesters Company
Barri Shipler
Roy Ringsdorf
Russell Shipler
Hiram Oeckholdt
Art Shilts
Dick Boyken
Herman Franzen
Geo
J. Schutter
John Ufkes
Carl F. Callies
Carl Gies~ Wing
John W. Boyken
O. J. Lochem
Gordon ‘Hansen
Kiel
GOOD HOPE LUTHERAN FESTIVAL SERVICES AND MEETINGS
Good Hope Lutheran Church Alfred announces a Reformation Festival Service at 10 30 am with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Announcements for Communion will be received Friday. Ladies Aid meets Nov 5 at 2 pm with hostesses. Brotherhood meets Nov 6 at 8 pm with hosts. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 8 pm. Mass meeting at Lakota high school auditorium Sunday morning Nov 9. Plan now to attend.
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Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred 0. Mardorf
Ladies Aid
Jerry Boekelman
Art Rika
George Sachau
Gordon Swan
Brotherhood
George Alke
Neal Michaelson
Telko
Stecker
Lakota High School
German and Buffalo Township Homemakers Form Group
An organization meeting for German and Buffalo Township rural homemakers met at the Methodist church basement with about 38 women. Two groups were organized. Mrs Nygard explained the program and Farm Bureau link, Miss Alma Schultz led the lesson Putting Your Best Foot Forward, and tea closed the event served by Mrs Dale Wiggins and Mrs Henry Plasier.
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Buffalo Township
Methodist Church
Nygard
Wesley
Farm Bureau Organization
Alma Schultz
Dale Wiggins
Henry Plasier
Meeting of Business Men for Chamber of Commerce
A meeting of the Business Men for the completion of the organization of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Legion Hall Thursday evening October 39 at o o'clock sharp. Edward Goyken, Secretary.
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the Chamber of Commerce
Legion Wall
At & O
Edward Goyken
Woden Auxiliary Card Party At Legion Hall
The Woden Legion Auxiliary sponsored a card party at the Legion hall last Thursday evening. High bridge scores went to Mrs. C. B. Hayden of Forest City and J. C. Helm, with consolation to Mrs. Martin Smith. In 500, high scorers were Mrs. John Rudisill and Cyril Halvorsen, while Betty Gerdes won consolation.
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WODEN
Woden Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Bridge
C. B. Hayden
Forest City
J. C. Helm
Martin Smith
John Rudisill
Cyril Halvorsen
Betty Gerdes
Woden Juniors Present Here Comes Charlie Play
The Woden Junior Class at Woden High School will present Here Comes Charlie at the Legion hall on Wednesday evening November 5 at 8 o clock. Cast includes Bonnie Thorn Charles Valley Emmagene Schmdtt Alvin Hin ders Donald Smith Mareena Helm Marlin Hillenga Shirley Rudisill Grace Smith and Robert Bird. Directed by Miss Dorothy Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Woden High School
Charlie
Legion Hall
Bonnie Thorn
Charles Valley
Emmagene Schmdtt
Alvin Hinders
Donald Smith
Mareena Helm Marlin Hillenga
Shirley Rudisill
Grace Smith
Robert Bird
Dorothy Johnson
Town Council Proceedings and Prairie Fire Incident
The October 20 1947 town council session lists attendees Mayor French Clerk Reaser Treasurer Cooper and councilmen Schutter Swan and Hagen. Minutes approved and treasury report approved. A five year library board reappointment for Mona Bonacker. Bills presented and approved totaling 1283.67. Prairie fire near Denison threatened Ben Nehls home. cigarette from car blamed. Lighting a cigarette caused a vacation trip crash injuring Lenox men I A Hall J L Wynn F A Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Reaser
Cooper
Schutter
Swan
Hagen
Halgen
Mona Bonacker
Library Board
W. H. Stott
John
Mueller Co
George Graham
Glenn C. Stubbs
Merle Korte
Henry Korte
Pete Haines
Sarseteroneyejntenepredeaesenabe Interstate Power Co
Farmers Coop
Ol! Co
Thouse Lei Fast Ra
Dean Korte
Tabor
Rouse Regron
Ben Nehls
Denison
Lenox
I. A. Hall
J8. L. Wynn
F. A. Francis
Corn Picking Delayed by Wet Weather
Rainy weather at the end of the week postponed corn picking that had begun. About one third to one quarter of the crop remained unharvested, with yields ranging from 30 to 80 bushels per acre and several reports of high quality corn. Beans were also harvested in strong numbers, with yields from 17 to roughly 80 bushels per acre and steady loads to the elevators.
Methodist Church notices feature guest speaker and socials
The Methodist Church announces a 11am morning worship with guest Rev. O J Felter from Clear Lake and Sunday School at 10. A Octet practice follows choir rehearsal. Halloween social Oct 31 at 8 pm sponsored by Young Adult Fellowship. Nov 6 at 8 pm Young Adult Fellowship gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Reed. Men’s Brotherhood Nov 11 supper at 6 45 pm with Rev C H Peterson speaking. TITONKA Doan district rally Oct 30 9 30 am 3 30 pm at Algona church. Doan Nov 9 district youth rally in Algona. Doan Morning Worship 10 with Rev Felter guest. Sunday School 9 30. Wisdom meets Nov 6 at 2 30 at Mrs Percy Brink’s home.
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Methodist Church
Donald H. James
O. J. Felter
Clear Lnake
Young Adult Fellowship
Marry Reed
Wilbur Schram
iGesgon
Men's Brotherhood
Rogram
C. H. Peterson
Forest City
Titonkha and Doan
WSS
Algona
Algona Methodist Church
Doan
Hev
Clear Lake
WISGS
Percy
Seus
Immanuel Lutheran Reformation Festival Services
Rev Wm Planz invites parishioners to a Reformation festival next Sunday with English divine services and German communion at 10 45 German preparatory service at 10 30 and offerings for the American Lutheran church treasury Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 50 Announcements for German communion may be made Saturday after 3 30 am Luther League devotional and business meeting at 7 30 Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 Clothes for the needy in Europe may be brought to the church next Sunday morning They will be packed Monday afternoon November 6 Ladies Aid and Mission Society meet at 1330 Brotherhood meets at 8 Confirmation class meets Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 30.
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Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Wm. Planz
American Lutheran Church Treasury
Luther League
Europe
Ladies Aid and Mission Society
Brotherhood
Stick Trick Purchasers at Clarinda Move Barracks with Truck
Purchasers at Clarinda tear down their new barracks until W. G. Dunn arrives last week. He backs a truck into a building, lifts it with a toggle device, drives the vehicle to a new site and lowers the structure into place.
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Clarinda
W. G. Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Retired barber Harry Lyon gives last free cut
Forty two years ago in Jefferson the barber Harry Lyon trained as an apprentice by cutting Dale Hardings hair for free. Last week Lyon retired from barbering and his final customer was Dale Harding, who again received a free haircut as a nod to the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lyon
Jefferson Barber
Dale
Parent-Teacher Association Holds Second Meeting
The PTA met at the high school auditorium on Monday evening October 27. Spencer district president Mrs. Newton Murphy spoke on the meaning of PTA membership. A sextette sang two numbers and an educational movie titled Pop Rings the Bell was shown. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Newton Murphy
Spencer
New Car and Truck List Reaches Near Twenty Weekly
The HaW cab and truck list shows about 20 new vehicles licensed weekly in Kossuth county after weeks with few cars. New owners include Ford, Dr. C. C. Anderson of Swea City, Pat McEnroe of Algona, Roy Ringsdorf of Burt, and others across Bancroft, Wesley, Algona, and Ledyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Ford
C. C. Anderson
Swea City
Pat McEnroe
Algona
Roy Ringsdorf
Burt
Linde Implement Co
Chevrolet
X. Arndorfer
Corwith
Donald Hammerstrom
Bancroft
L. G. Hub
Mercury
B. K. Schoenfeld
Need of bees in agriculture from Frank C Pellet
This piece argues bees provide pollination services far exceeding honey sale value, stating pollination is worth ten to fifty times honey output. Citing USDA, it notes 200 million pounds of honey and 4 million pounds of beeswax yearly are by products. main role is seed and fruit production through insect pollination. At least fifty crops rely on honeybees for yield and seed set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Pellet
Bee Journal
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ramsey Reformed Church Sunday Services and Mission Offering
The Ramsey Reformed Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 AM and Morning Worship at 10 30 AM led by Rev. George W. Bante of Bristow. The monthly mission offering will be received during the service. There is no evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed Chorch
George W. Bante
Bristow
Pastoral Conference Held at Immanuel Lutheran
The Mason City Pastoral Conference met at Immanuel Lutheran church for its fall session. Twenty four pastors from 30 congregations in the north central Iowa district participated, with devotions led by Rev H J Knapich and papers on Communion Announcements and Life After Death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Towa
Lakota
West Union
Towa i
Amercan Lutheran Church
H. J. Knapich
St. John’s
Woden
H. Siefkes
Waterloo
Walter Fritschel
Charles City
Wm. Plant
BE. Mueller
Good Samaritan Home
American Legion Auxiliary October work meeting report
The October work meeting occurred on October 24 at Legon Halt with full attendance. Luncheon served by Lenore Schram and Harriet Schutter. Rehabilitation chairs Stella Peterson and Mary Pink note shipments to Knoxville VA hospital and Marshalltown Soldiers Home, plus needs of bibs pads caps and magazines. Plans for county Auxiliary meeting at Burt on November 4.
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Legon
Lenore Schram
Harriet Schutter
Stella Peterson
Mary Pink
U.S. Veteran Hospital
Knoxville
Towa
Marshalltown
Burt
Dizabeth Kennedy
Irene Peterson
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Mrs
Euli
CH B. Sampson
Marietta Norland
Oscar Norland
Wesley Odd Fellows
Wibben
H.C
WSCS
Keneth Hill
Merle Schwietert
Burton Hansen
Chas, Cooper
India
Elizabeth Kennedy
Roy Budlong
Wra
Welhousen
James Spear
Mae Klenk
Badaar
George Peterson
Andrew Peterson
Buffalo
Woden Auxiliary
Woden Juniors
Wednes
Florence K. Reaser
Elmer Boyken
Margie Bruns
Fred Bruns
Parent-Teacher Association IN Good Meeting
Luth
Immanuel
American Legion Auxiliary
United Nations
United States
American Legion ‘Auxiliary
Thelma Higgins
National Defense
Titonia Unit
Auxiliary
Legion ‘Home
Umuleas
Legion
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