Rippentrop Silver Wedding Observed by Wide Family
A large family celebration marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs O J Rippentrop at their home on the air home farm. Sixteen children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered with about 150 attendees. A silver and gold cotten set was presented by the children, with pastor Rey Maken delivering the address and many relatives extending congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Ek
Rippendrop
Ten
Rippentrop
Air Home
Grandma
Grandpa Rippentrop
Bedex
Mr. Rippentrop
Mrs. Rippentrop
Wm Wood and Crissey Notable Births and Dates Listed
Fragmentary notice lists names such as Wm Wood and Crissey with dates including 1931 and 1930 along with scattered locations and events. The readable entries suggest a historical ledger of births or registrations dated 1930s with miscellaneous notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wood
Ita
Crissey
Fare
Aes
Meyer
Toma Towa
Keary Meyer
Wesley
Kee Gream Social Saturday at Methodist Howorth
A garbled notice describes a cream social event labeled Kee Gream Social Saturday at a Methodist site near the Pannkute coliseum. It mentions a Gin Ball, Lindhorsta, and a Mrs Labor with unclear family ties, but the details are partly unreadable and dates or exact times are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Howorth
Pannkute Coliseum
Mrs Ruth Kunz Moves To Madison
Mrs Ruth Kunz leaves Wesley to move to Madison Wisconsin with family members joining schools and colleges Edward attends university Fidelis teaches at Edgewood College Marletine works in a bank Ruth Mary John F and Joseph enter Madison high and separate schools the community remembers her as a leading civic figure and friendily neighbor
Rippentrops Surprise 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Ek hosted fifty friends at the John Pounelsen residence and later at the Rippentrops home to celebrate the Rippentrops twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Attendees described the event as a real surprise and wished the couple many more happy years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teignhors
John Ek
Rippentrops
John Pounelsen
George Rippentrops
French Family Pine Trip North Through Several Minnesota Cities
The Howard French family returned Monday night from a short pleasure trip that went north to Cass Lake Winnibigosh Hibbing Virginia Duluth and back via St Paul. They report many forest fires with some highways closed. At Nashwaki they saw a hel denge smoke and fire burning the Yass to the pavement edge. Pred Schmidt left Monday morning for St Paul to attend the Minnesota State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard French
Cass Lake
Winnibigash
Hibbing
Virginia
Duluth
St. Paul
Nashawali
Pred Schmidt
Minnesota
Annabel Bosma Weds Norman Oswald at Nashua Church
Miss Annabel Bosma and Norman Oswald were married at the Little Brown church in Nashua at noon on August 27 in a small ceremony witnessed by Miss Lillian Rosina and Richard Oswald. The bride, in yellow georgette, and bridesmaid in pink silk crepe, celebrated with a reception at the bride’s home. They will live with Oswald’s parents until March 1 then move to a farm near Guekeen Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel Bosmat
Norman Oswald
Little Brown
Nashua
Lillian Rosina
Richard Oswald
Oswald
Thos, Bosma Sr
Buffalo Canter High School
Chris Oswald
Elmore
Ile
Guekeen
Minn
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Buffalo Center Tribune
Potatoes and Onions Plan Highlighted by Petersen Duo
O Paterson former Kossuth county supervisor and his partner planted sixty acres of potatoes on muck land in Eagle Lake. They expect about 200 bushels per acre and have sale offers at 1.50 dollars per bushel. Next year they plan ten acres of onions and a few acres of celery, with rest in potatoes after last year’s yield of around 12 000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. O. Paterson
Kossuth County
Eagle Lake
Petersen
Titonka Town Council Monthly Meeting Adopts Bills
The 1990 monthly town council meeting was held at the Titonka Savings Bank at 8 p.m. Present were Mayor Wolfe and councilmen Sartor Stott and Callies. Bills totaling several amounts were approved and warrants issued. The renewal contract with Interstate Power Company for street lighting was accepted as read. The meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eepeemewer
Mie
Titonka Saving Bank
Wolfe
Sartor
Stott
Callies
Nott Comany
Adamson
Bonacker Twins Win First at State Fair Des Moines
Gen and Mrs Bonacker traveled to Des Moines with twin girls Janice and Jotee to accept top honors at the state fair. Janice placed first in twins and overall health, while Jotee won first in twins and improvement. The family drew attention during photo sessions with medals and silver prizes for the twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonacker Twins
Gen. Bonacker
Nes Moines Fridyay
Choice
Janice
Janice Bonacker
Jotee Bonacker
Tambe
Delve
Bouacker
Currie Bonagker
Estelle
Des Moines
P. T. A. Meeting Opens School Year at High School
The P. T. A. holds its first meeting of the year at the high school on Monday evening September 8 with a social segment for members and faculty. Seventy six year old Avend Houken celebrated a birthday last Thursday with forty eight relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avend Houken
Otto Barenthin
Gordon Wittmus
J. Neeland
Henry
Tohu Karels
Alltot Bancroft
Herman Boecholt
Emily
Ben Schurr
Woden
John Schur
Kate Burma
Reinder Kromminga
Raymond
Leola
Amos Kromminga
Andrew
Ray Welp
Irvin Ray
Arend Houken Jr
Titenka
Mr. Houken
Breitenstein to Wave Flags at Clay County Fair Auto Day
El Breitenstein return as starter for Spencer fair on Saturday September 20 after conferences with Leo Dailey and racing officials. Breitenstein, famed 1927 starter, will oversee races amid safety upgrades following the 1927 Nichols wreck and AP work since retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missippi Valley
Davenport
Leo Dailey
Clay County
Bill Breitenstein
Bilt
Breitenstein
BIM
Jimmy Nichols
Associated Press
Allantn
Spencer
Chicago
Dailey
Bill
Leaf Hopper Damage Causes Yellow Alfalfa Growth
Growers report widespread dwarfed yellow alfalfa due to leaf hopper infestations. The insect, tied to potato burn, targets fields once vigorous growth was common, especially in dry seasons. Remove old growth and cut early when yellowing appears. recovery is unlikely without removing infested material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Mughes
Iowa State College
American Legion Auxiliary Notes
The Auxiliary met in regular session in the Legion rooms. Members displayed clothing sent to the Des Moines supply shelf. Mr. Wm. Nugent spoke on rehabilitation work in Chicago, chairing the board with the Navy government role after the Soldiers Compensation act. More than $150 was raised on Indian Day, and eleven carpet rag rounds were sent to the Knoxville veteran home. Next Tuesday the Kossuth Auxiliary meets in Swear City, We hope many attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Rooms
Des Moines
Legion
Toate
Wm. Nugent
Algona
Chicago
United States
Farges Unit
Navy
Passars
Vetera
Knoxville
Kossuth County
Swear City
Farm takeover by Schutter at Hoff farm
Jerry Schutter bought out Frank Hoff last week and took possession of the Hof farm including the crop, livestock, farming tools, and lease. Raymond Schutter has begun plowing for the next crop while Hoff moves to town with plans for the future unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Schutter
Geo. Hof
Raymond Schutter
Hoff
Fishing Trip Start For Rush Lake
Craven C Newville B Grove West Bend and Frank Reynolds left early Tuesday morning for Rush Lake on a fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven
C. Newville
B. Grove
West Bend
Frank Reynolds
Thesday
Rush Lake
Titonka Gun Club hosts near record clay bird shoot
The Titonka Gun Club held a Sunday shoot at Wm Petersen's venue attracting 27 shooters. Fort Dodge entries led ties with 142 of 150 birds broken. M A Bartholomew took second. J I Fisher and D A Schultz shared third. A telegram announced the Lamoreux family welcome in Cornwallis Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giiy Bird
Wm. Petersen
Titanka
Titonka
Mike Freilinger
Livermore
Joe Kaliluky
Fort Dodge
M. A. Bartholomew
J. I. Fisher
D. A. Schultz
Indians edge Gun Club in extra innings showdown
Indians lost to Thompson 6 to 4 in eleven innings last Sunday in a tense matchup with the Gun Club shooters. The contest featured a tit for tat exchange as both sides traded blows and late drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Gun Club
Luther League Notes and Church Activities Summary
The Luther League met with twenty seven members present. Activities included lectures on Joys and Dangers Away from Nome led by John Panukuk and Recreation that Re-creates led by Miss Emma Fritz. Rev A Longholz and family visited from Belmond Iowa. Infant Leonard Louis Stenzel was baptized. Ladies Aid planned a church basement meeting with lunch. Mission Fest attendees from St John’s Woden heard Rev A Longholz and Rev Dirks. English services slated for next Sunday with Holy Communion and 9:30 Sunday School. A social evening at George Meyers honored Mr and Mrs W H Fritz and Mr and Mrs William Fritz on their wedding trip. John Harms Jr and John Marineson recovered at Rochester Hospital returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
John Panukuk
Nome
Mma Fritz
A. Longholz
Belmond
Leonard Louis Stenzel
Wi. Stenzel
Spencers
Henry A. Adden
Katherine Aqflen
la Mars
Ladies Aid
Schweppa
St. John's Church
Woden
Dirks
Renwilck
George Meyers
Whmam Fritz
William ‘Fritz
Chicago
John Harms Jr
Rochester Hospital
John Marine
Henry Harms
Jersey Cow Ready to Freshen Notify Cart Fritz
A Jersey cow appears ready to calve this Monday night. Finder should notify Cart Fritz of the expected freshening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tosz
Fritz
Ernest Schmidt Celebrates Birthday At Rural Farm Home
Relatives and neighbors gathered Sunday afternoon at the Schmidt farm to celebrate Ernest Schmidt's birthday. The event featured a lawn meal with ice cream and cake, photos taken for keepsake, and tours of the modern bungalow residence noted for its electric lighting and nine rooms. The gathering included Conrad Schmidt Buffalo Center and other relatives from Woden Titanka and nearby towns, with Mrs Schmidt and two children planning for farming futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Schmidt
Schmidt
Antil
Chuck
Hbis
George
Henry
Kadak
Schmidt Mansion
Conrad Schmidt
Buffalo Center
Ernest Geisking
Woden
Wd. Aukes
Effert Boyken
John W. Boyken
Henry Mayland
Titanka
Fred Schmidt
E. Schtidt
Antone Pannhuk
Marguerite
Henry Schmidt
Lee C. Wolfe
Schmidt Farm
Winnebago County
Bancroft-Forest City
Reunion at Crystal Lake honors Schauf family
A Sunday picnic at Crystal Lake park honored Mr and Mrs A B Schauf and their daughter Charlene of Burns Wyoming. Attendees included Henry Schauf with daughter Eisie Alfred Hanna family Gilman Hanna daughters Marjorie Betty Bert Robinson Ben Schaul Elmar Schaul Rose Hobbs Elmer Hansmeter Z B Hobbs and daughter Dorothy Raymond Clyde Co B Hobbs Danis Marjorie J B Weil Maurice and L Fr Callies and Jacqueline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farduies
Crystal Lake Park
A. B Schauf
Charlene
Burns
Wya
Rand
Henry Schauf
Eisie
Alfred Hanna
Gilman Hanna
Marjorie
Betty
Bert Robinson
Ben Schaul
Elmar Schaul
Rose Hobbs
Elmer Hansmeter
B. Hobbs
Dorothy
Raymond
Clyde
Danis
Mar.jorie
J. B. Weil
Maurice
Relatives Visit from Minnesota Families Across State Line
John and Carl Kettwich and families from Minosk Minnesota visited Titanka and Woden to see relatives. Evert Post and John Oest erminn are brothers in law and Mr. Prank Kattwich is a cousin. Tike Harris and family traveled through Titanka on the way home from Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Carl Kettwich
Fame Hes
Mrs. Harms
Minosk
Titanka
Woden
Kettwich
Evert Post
John Oesterminn
Mr. Prank Kattwich
Tike Harris
Nebraska
Barberg Association Plans September Banquet
Members of the American Master Barberg Association in Kossuth County met at Barber Batt's shop to finalize plans for a banquet scheduled for September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Master Barberg Association
Kossuth County
Monin
Barber Batt
Coliseum Doors Closed For Skaters Until Further Notice
Notion states the Coliseum will remain closed to skaters until further notice. Friday night dances continue as usual with Sevyer Pannkuk and Son handling props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevyer Pannkuk & Son
Wibben Tegmeyer Marriage Set for August Twenty Third
John Wibben married Augusta Tegmeyer on Saturday at 5:30 am in Algona with Rev. Olson officiating at First Lutheran. The couple, from Britt, will reside in Austin Minnesota. Attendants were Louise Termeyer and Harm Wibhen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobat Wibben
Johannes Wilben
Augusta ‘Legmeyer
Lou Tegmeyer
Britt
Algona
Olson
First Lutheran Church of
Louise Termeyer
Harm Wibhen
Austin
Minn
Falkenhainer Visits Titonka and Kin in Iowa
Falkenhainer of Algona with cousins Mr and Mrs Marsh of Dubuque paid a visit to Titonka last Friday. He began his business career here twenty years ago and helped organize the Druggist Mutual before moving to larger quarters. The old Druggist Mutual site became the Totoika Savings Bank, and the company briefly operated in the First National library room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
Benkendorff Buys Ramsey Farm From Welp For 125 Per Acre
Ernest Benkendorff, resident of the Geo. Schutter farm, becomes owner of the Joe Welp farm near Ramsey east of Bancroft. The purchase price is 125 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Benkendorff
Geo. Schutter
Joe Welp &G
Ramsey
Bancroft
Fire at Geo Meyers Tuesday. Mrs Heyer recovers
A blaze in Geo Meyers property prompted the Litonka fire department to rush to the scene. Mrs Heyer, alone at the time, extinguished the brazed fire herself before responders arrived, then collapsed en route to the yard but later recovered with a doctor’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litonka
George Heyers Barr
Prima Donna to Sing at Wedding at Kossuth Fair
Miss Patricia Baker renowned radio singer will perform the wedding theme song for Ernie Young’s Publ Nc and Legal Wedding Number at the Kossuth County Fair Friday night. The event features sixteen maids of honor and flower girls, the Algona Military Band, scenic backdrops, and gifts displayed at Bloom's in Algona. Local residents and merchants contributed to an elaborate ceremony planned as a premier regional spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Baker
United States
Ernie Young
Kossuth County Fair
Miss Baker
Tte
Misa"Baker
Algona
Young
Bloom
Wil Craven to Attend Dunwoodies School in October
Mr and Mrs M S Craven arranged for Dale to attend Dunwoodies School in Minneapolis last week. He will begin October 6 and pursue a course in electrical engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Craven
Minneapolis
Dale
Dunwoodies School
Couran
Fishermen Travel North to Bag Large Lakes Giant Catch
Mr and Mrs Leo O Wolfe traveled Tuesday with stout lines to northern Illinois lakes, aiming to bring back big fish before they vanish from Minnesota waters this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Leo O
Wolfe
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Rippentrop
Geo. Rippentrop
Wm. Ukena
John Porkelman
G. D. Welhousen
Pete Ubhen
John Sloper
Ted Rike
Ben Isebrand
John Isebrand
Louis Isebrand
Henry Isebrand
Edles
Tom Louts
Otto Swalye
Henry B. Isebrand
Arts
CC. Rippentrop
Buffalo Can‘tt
John Daranbush
Buffalo Genter
iMpentron
Lakota
Henry Meyer
G. Haker
Ben H. Meyer
Diel Meyer
Albert Meyer
Mary Siathof
John Svalve
Wake Risius
Lee - Wolfe
Carl Carlson and Sons
Elval Launderhorn
Dverel Koestler
Crystal
Lake
Woodstock
Lee
Lindhorsta
Ruth Kunz
Madison
Annabel Bosma
Bride
Guckeen
Qantarhaw Tf
AM Town
el Breitenstein
American Legion Auxiliary Notes
Frank Hoff
John Lamoreux
John W. Lamoreux
Cornwallis, Mont
Lutheran Church Notes
Nevighbors
Thier
Witt
Crystal Lake
John Wibben
Augusta Tegmeyer
Ata
Joe Welp Farm
Geo. Meyers
Kossuth
Vair
Eric Petersen
Round House
Grady Smith
Holland
L. B. Larsen
Gelto Beenken
Alexandria
Peter Beenken
German
Gerhart Bruns
West Liberty
Tig Marher
Onno Bruns
Jas
Brewer
Wm, Ricklefs
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