W T Hall Rudd Dies at 78 in Ossuth County
W T Hall Rudd, longtime Ossuth County figure and former supervisor, dies aged 78. A prominent hardware merchant in Ti tonita during its youth, he helped rebuild after the 1906 fire and later left business. He served 18 years in public office, including Titanka mayor, council, and school board roles.
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W. T. Hal
Ossuth
Srd
Shartit
Titonita
Teed Hardwars
Wong
Yermatia
Lakota
Kossuth County
Titanka
Obituary of W. T. Hall Passes After Long Life of Service
William T. Hall a longtime resident of Rudd Iowa died August 28 1936 at his home aged 77 years 11 months He was born September 27 1858 in Blandinville McDonough County Illinois and moved from Cerro Gordo County in 1928 He endured hardship but built a life in business and family He leaves wife Anna D Abel five children fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren with burial in Titonia after funeral in Rudd on August 30 1936 Reverend Mercer officiated with Masonic and Odd Fellow orders present
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W. T. Hall
William T. Hall
Rudd
Cerro Gordo County
Blandonville
McDonough County
Iiinois
Germany
Wesley and
Titanka
Anna D. Abel
Mt. Auburn
Benton County
Iowa
Alverna M. Campbell
Omehe
Nebraska
Mra
B. Hardesty
Delta
Della Nelson
Omaha
H. A. Hansen
Ervin EB. Hall
Fort Dodge
Brent
Mary Johnson
Monmouth
Imind
Hall
Baptist Church of
Nora Springs
M. H
Titonia
Mercer
Tuto
Sweg City
Titonka
Howe
Bancroft
Richardson
Algona
Nele Larson
Kohhaas
August Becker
Becker Bros
Thea Elk Cleaners Establishment
Nartheps
Alston
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Burial Support
We express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy during the burial of our dear hue Dannana father. Mrs. W. Hall and family Mrs. Bleley. Mrs. Bleley returned home Saturday night from Magnalla where she had been visiting in Omaha.
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Oll
Hue- Dannana
Hall
J. 2. Bleley
Magnalla
Ian
Omaha
Deen
Could Not See Stop Sign In Algona Driving Case
Algona-Gerald Agard of Fenton faced a charge for failing to stop at a stop sign after an Informal hearing before Justice P A Dangan. He was fined 100 dollars plus 3 dollars costs. A separate reckless driving case for D L Bennet of Wesley before Justice P A Dawson was continued to September 7 with Shumway and Kelly representing him.
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Algona
Gerald Agard
Fenton
P. A. Dangan
J. C. Weat
Algun
Henay
D. L. Bennet
Wesley
P. A. Dawson
Shumway & Kelly
Harold Cosgrove Weds Verna Silvers in Algona Ceremony
Harold Cosgrove married Verna Silvers in a ceremony performed last Saturday by Justice H B White. The couple, residents of Algona, were joined as husband and wife in a local event.
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Harold Cosgrove
Algona
Iustice H .B. White
Verna Silvers
County Fay Ball Games At County Fair Week
County fair week features baseball games arranged by Secretary L. Vincent. Tuesday Lotta Creek versus Titonka, Wednesday Fenton versus Wesley, and Thursday Bancroft Iowa State Champion Junior Legion against Mallard Junior Legion, all games starting about 2 30 P.M.
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Fay
2. L. Vincent
Lotta Creek
Titonka
Fenton
Wesley
Iowa
Junior Legion
Bancroft
Mallard
Return from Marysville Look for Farm Trade
Mr Chris Balie of Portland township returned Saturday from Marysville Missouri where he toured the country seeking a farm to rent or trade. He reported severe damage from grasshoppers with leaves eaten and foliage scorched by August drought, making the scenery resemble winter.
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Marysville
Chris Balie
Portland Township
Sen
Missouri
Bolie
Waterworks About Completed
The last sixteen feet of pipe for the waterworks was laid Monday. Mr. Mooney and his crew will focus on building the pump house and minor duties the rest of the week. The Start from Home labor supported the crew, and after completion engineers Bilala and Hart will review the contract for Titonka.
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Mooney
Bis
Bilala
W.P.A
C. D. Hart
Titonka
Home From The East Rev Schnucker Family Return
Reverend and Mrs. Calvin Schnucker and their family came home Saturday after a vacation in the east. They spent time sightseeing and visiting relatives and friends during the trip.
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East
Calvin Schnucker
Agat
Local Tour Ends in Southwest States Visit
The Southwest trip by Mr and Mrs Roy Ringsdorf and son Wendell and Mr and Mrs Bob Leason, returning last week, covered New Mexico Oklahoma and Kansas with a stay with Roys sister Mrs George White at Harrison Arkansas Burt Moniter reports
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Southwest
Roy Ringsdorf
Wendell
Bob Leason
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas
Roy
Mra
George White
Harrison
Arkansas
Burt Moniter
Bail Family Attends Funeral in Monroe Wisconsin
Dr and Mrs R C Bail and daughter Patty returned Sunday evening from Monroe Wisconsin where they attended the funeral of a relative A brief stop at Strawberry Point was made to visit a former Titanir teacher.
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Monroe
Callies Bros store nearing completion in main street
The Callies Bros general store building is nearing completion after delays caused by prioritizing the theatre project and late interior materials. Once the theatre is finished the state building will follow, with new stock, updated fixtures, and three skylights to brighten the interior before opening to customers.
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Callies Bros
Clerka
Tmain Street
Klenk and Reynolds Travel to Savannah for Medical Visit
H. J. Klenk and Frank Reynolds drove to Savannah Missouri for a medical examination of Klenk. They left Wednesday and returned home Friday.
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H. J. Klenk
Frank Reynolds
Savannah
Massive refunds go to Kossuth county firms and railroads
Tax refunds totaling about 147017 dollars are allocated to Kossuth county from 1934 sales, personal income, and corporate taxes. Major beneficiaries include Metropolitan Insurance of New York, Equitable Insurance, several railroads, and Northwestern Bell. Average farm refunds hover around 28 dollars, with windfalls for large non owning corporations.
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Kossuth County
Metropolitan Insurance
New York
Kossuth
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Northwestern Bell Telephone Corporation
Marriage Licenses Issued In Weekly List
Dan Cupid remains active as the week’s licenses cover Cyrus Renshaw and Gladys M. Winchell of Mason City Harald Cosgrove and Verna Silvers of Algona Hart L. Bellows of Mankato Minn and Ruby L. Benson of Minneapolis Tiblo G. Moore and Lauretta E. Gales of Fort Dodge Richara A. Cowan and Allee J. Hemphill of Algona Arvin A. Bunting of Britt and Laura A. Lundberg of Forest City.
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Dan Cupid
Cyrus Renshaw
Gladys M. Winchell
Mason City
Harald Cosgrove
Verna Silvers
Algona
Hart L. Bellows
Mankato
Minn
Ruby L. Benson
Minneapolis
Tiblo G. Moore
Lauretta E. Gales
Fort Dodge
Richara A. Cowan
Allee J. Hemphill
Arvin A. Bunting
Britt
Laura A. Lundberg
Forest City
Held Family Reunion At Winter Home
A large extended Winters family gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Jamey Winter on Sunday August 23. Attendees included W J Denton of Titonka Wm Winter and three children Algona Herbert Winter and two sons Gilmore City Neils Benjamin and three children Ottosen and others from Mason City Tehula Mississippi and Morris Minnesota. Most relatives attended except Mr and Mrs C G Wintargs and two children of Mason City. Gilmore City Enterprise notes L C Helfner and heby left for Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair and to visit relatives Claire Helfner manages the rural mail route in their absence. Mr and Mrs Robert Callias Mrs Lem Stockwell and daughters Priscilly and Patsy left Friday for Rock Valley to attend a family reunion at Sheldon Sunday.
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Jamey Winter
W. J. Denton
Titonka
Wm. Winter
Algona
Mia
Ben Winters
Morris
Minn
Ernest Wilson
Gon
Tehula
Miss
Herbert Winter
Gilmore City
Neils Benjamin
Ottosen
C. G. Wintargs
Mason City
Gilmore City Enterprise
L. C. Helfner
Des Moines
Claire Heltner
Robert Callias
Lem Stockwell
Priscilly
Patsy
Rock Valley
Iowa
Sheldon
Mr and Mrs Tom Young Return From Indians Visit
Mr and Mrs Tom Young and their daughter Wanda returned Saturday from a trip to Indians where they visited home folks for a few days.
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Tom Young
Wanda
Methodist Church Notes Preaches and Elects Officers
Dr Mublenan preached eight sermons last Sunday and led the quarterly conference in the morning and evening. Annual meeting elected the church’s official board and committees for the coming year. The Ist pledge balance is requested for offering. Services Sunday include Membership class on Saturday at 1:30 PM, vesper for Leaguers at 6:30 PM. Ladies Aid changes coordination with Mrs R G Krants.
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Mublenan
Ladies Aid
Aid
Mra
R. GL. Krants
Rasmus Hansen Named Superintendent of Waterworks
Rasmus Hansen was appointed superintendent of the waterworks by Mayor Woalfe and confirmed by the town council at no special meeting, beginning Sept. 1, 1936. W. H. Rickiefy continues as marshal. Loraine F. Petersen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gen Petersen, began teaching Monday after being brought to Cedar Mally Sunday.
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Wii
Cedar Vatta
Gen. Petersen
Loraine F. Petersen
Cedar Mally
Rasmus Hansen
Woalfe
W. H. Rickiefy
Marahal
Indian Day Committee Clears Expenses After Concessions
Indian Day committee reports all receipts from concessions and the ball game cover all bills and expenses. Organizers say funds balance after event proceeds, confirming financial health for the celebration.
Co-operation Brings Success at Tyke Theatre
Gratitude is expressed to local businessmen and Tyke Theatre owners Messrs Louis and Raymond Bartlett for backing financially the new home theatre. The venture promises a first rate facility with modern equipment, offering substate theatre experiences at lower prices. The community is urged to patronize and support this local enterprise.
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Tyke Theatre
Messrs
Louis
Raymond Bartlett
Barton Family Visits Relatives in Illinois
Guy Barton and daughters Mae and Ruth and nephew Glenn Barton spent a week visiting relatives in Rockford Freeport and LaSalle Illinois.
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Illinois
Mia
Guy Barton
Mae
Ruth
Glenn Barton
Rockford
Freeport
LaSalle
Ilinois
Buffalo
Genter Tribune
Falk Sells Garage Tools to New Owner Bamman
Richard Hamman of Chicago has purchased the tools and equipment of J. B. Falk and will operate a general garage business. Hamman rents the Falk Motor building rear shop and is in possession. Bamman has twenty years in garages in Garner and Chicago, specializes in track and tractor repairs, and plans to move family to Titonka as soon as housing is found.
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Richard Hamman
Chicago
J. B. Falk
Bamman
Frank Pruijsman
Mtonka
Mr. Bamman
Luther League Debates Trust in English Bible Message
Lutheran Church notes report the Luther League gathering on Sunday led by Miss Eliza Stecker with the topic Why can I trust my English Bible The Ladies Aid plans an ice cream supper at Calites Store on Saturday September 6 Coffee and pie will be served A message by L R Livingstone is set for Sunday at 8 o clock Where is my wandering boy The speaker traveled 620000 miles on 781 and was a wandering boy for thirty years He is presented as a genuine hobo Boys and girls are urged to hear the message An offering will be taken German service Sunday at 10 pm Sunday School at 9 am Confirmation school on Saturday at p m
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Luther League
Eliza Stecker
Ladies Aid
Calites
L. R. Livingston
Lilvingston
District Court News In Brief
Judge F. Davidson of Emmata burg held court last Saturday mainly to sign Probate and District Court orders. The September term opens Sept 21 with Judge James DeLand of Storm Lake. Reported district court filings include auto collision damages and various land and note disputes. A MnMinnesota-licensed robbery near Swea City involved a man loaning a pump and being robbed of $64 by two suspects in a Chevrolet.
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F. ©. Davidson
Emmataburg
James DeLand
Storm Lake
George M. Purvid
Ann Purvis
H. B. Winter
A. Slaper
J. J. Guyer
Equitable Life Va
William and
Agnes Dudding
Samevs
Augusta A
Clotilda Elbert
Sameva
John and
Grace Stohr
H. H W
Clara Prost
Farmers Cooperative Society of Wesley
Led Bleich
W. C. Irelan
Katherine McEvoy
J. L. Intermill
Anna M. Oxley
Lowa Bonding & Casualty Co
Des Moines
National Surety Corporation
New York
Robert J. Lee
Guardian
John G
Edith
James
Charles ‘Ibbetts
Agnes Tibbetts
Barbar
Ludwig
Will
Algona
G. L. Davia
Manaon
Swea City
Minnesota
Measuring Allotments And Local School Substitutes
A busy week for the Safe Conservation Committee includes a farm measurement effort with about 100 reports to the county office Monday morning. Mrs. H I Torgersen substitutes in the 8th grade while Miss Dams Amundsen recovers from surgery.
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Safe Conservation Committee
Tongs For Home Sweet Home Algons-Nicholas Krieps
North of Algona, Algons-Nicholas Krieps bought a ticket to Luxembourg to visit relatives and may remain there permanently. He came to America over thirty years ago, visited Luxembourg in 1912, and stayed years during the war. He will sail on the Bremen from New York on September 28.
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Tongs
Home Sweet Home
Algons
Nicholas Krieps
Algona
J. An Frech
Luxembourg
America
Hner Bremen
New York
New Sky Pilot to Preach at Algona Baptist Church
Rev. Robert M. Sechwy hart, newly named Sky Pilot, will move with his wife from Kansas City to Algona September 8. He plans to preach his first sermon next Sunday at eleven o clock at the Baptist church as the faith community welcomes him.
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Baptist Church
Algina
Robert M. Sechwyhart
Kansas City
Kansas
Algona
Algona Grays Disband After Rough Season
The Algona Grays were disbanded for the season after a 4-2 win over Charles City at Charles City last Sunday. A rough evening with errors followed when many players left, and Forest City Collegians won 13-2. The Grays are praised as Algona’s best team since the famed Algona Brownies era.
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Algona
Charles City
Grays
Forest City Collegians
Algona Brownies
Yonder
Albers Westendorf Wedding at Reformed Parsonage
A double wedding was held Tuesday August 28 at one o'clock PM at the Reformed parsonage. Miss Anna Albers, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Albers, wed Fred Westendorf, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Chas Westendorf, with Rev. Everte officiating.
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Mis
Anna Albers
Andrew Albers
Fred Westendaere
Chas. Westendorf
Rey. Everte
Buffalo Center youth breaks arm while playing near tree
Irvin Speaker of Buffalo Center visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Lamping broke his right arm Sunday while playing tag. He was perched in a tree when he slipped and fell onto a wagon box. The shoulder bone required four men to reset the break.
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Irvin Speaker
Buffalo Center
John Lamping
Thompson Courier
Oats Yield Report From Ringsted Area Farm
A 1 acre oats field on Robert Kenney’s farm north of Ringsted yielded 60 bushels per acre by wagon box measure and weighed out 75 bushels per acre due to fine quality, threshing by G R Horswell.
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Robert Kenney
Ringsted
Horswell
Kenney
Bancroft 7 Titonka 6 football score and prep notes
Next Sunday the Indians travel to Buffalo Center and on Tuesday they play at the Kossuth County Pale. Mrs H A French and daughter Tean socialized with friends in Minneapolis. Mina Nelfie Nelson began teaching Monday in the rural school near Lakota. Gust Carlson, eight miles south of Titonka, is ill with hopes for recovery. Mr and Mrs Oscar Sampson and Miss Alma Dickinson of Holland visited with Mr and Mrs Clarence Rooper Thursday.
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Indians
Buffalo Center
Kossuth County Pale
Mina Nelfie Nelson A
Tals Ig
Lakota
Mys
Oscar Sampson
Tnez
Argald Sampaon
Misa Alma Dickinson
Holand
Clarence Rooper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist Church
J. E. Falk
Lutheran Church Notes
District Court News
H. I. Torgersen
Dams Amundsen
Torgersen
Aurelia
C. B. Ross
Billings
Macxutana
Yellowstone
Grand Canyon
Mr. Rose
Algona Grays
Albers-Westendorf
H. A. French
Tean
Lastrack
Thay
Gust Carlson
Titenka
Bancroft Lions
Cailles
Hatten
H Menke
Lichliter
Vee Vaske
Ae Murphy
Raed Hanifan
C . Walp
Deitering
H. Murphy
Boyken
Callles
Tee Bath
Tue Young
R. Wood
Ax Boskelman
Tatermill
Rakow
Ee J. Wood
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