Tonka Twins Win Honors At State Fair
Twin contestants from Titonka headline a six pair entry in the state fair baby health contest. Janice Glee Bonacker placed fourth in the town girls 12 months to 34 months class with a 97.28 score, while sister Dorothy Mae or others posted high hearth scores enhancing total twin results across the field. The event lists pairs from Altoona Des Moines Martensdale and other locales, with the Martens entry from Martensdale noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen and
Joho Les Bon
Janice Goker
George N. Bonacker
Titonkagra
Janice Glee Bonacker
Dorothy Mae
Darlene Fay Anderson
Altoona
Phillip Sterling
Herpert
Alan Dutcher
Ingersol Avenue
Charles Martin
Kenneth Juguar Reid
Wright Street
Rachel Leila
Janette Louise Martens
Martensdale
Des Moines
Buffalo Center man M Slaba dies at 72
M Slaba of Buffalo Center aged 72 died last week of heart failure. He was a brother in law of Henry Meyers of this city and had served as a ripple for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Slaba
L. M. Slaba
Buffalo Center
Henry Meyers
Will Erect New Silo for Jay Budlong Project
Jay Budlong has let the contract for a new silo with 14 foot diameter and 36 foot height built of vitrified blocks. Work will begin this week on the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Budlong
Farm Sold Near Fenton At 110 Per Acre
The J. Newel farm two miles north of Fenton was sold last week to A. J. Blersted for 110 dollars an acre. The previous owner, described as an outsider, aimed to convert equity into cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Newel
Fenton
A.J. Blersted
Miss Marks Visits Here Before Teaching Year in Swea City
Miss Cleo Marks arrived Friday for a brief visit with friends before departing to Swea City to teach the coming year. She is formerly of Titonia schools and well known in our community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marks
Cleo Marks
St Hidora
Hera
Frond
Swea’ City
Titonia
Vernon Consolidated School Teacher Returns After Week
Mrs. L. C. Heifmer taught for a week in Vernon Consolidated Schools near LaVerné and will spend weekends at home with her husband and family during favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Consolidated
L. C. Heifmer
LaVerné
Vernon Consolidated Schools
Pendergast Children Visit Parents in Titonia
Several Pendergast children from this city were home over Sunday to visit their parents Mr and Mrs CG V Pendergast. The two daughters, who work in Minneapolis, drove to Titonia the latter part of last week for the weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendergast
Mro
CG. V. Pendergast
Minneapolis
Titonia
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife and daughter. Grateful to those who sang and to the following families for support: J. R. Schutter and H. J. Wenk and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Schutter
H. J. Wenk
Fish Oats and Politicians Sparks Martin County Debate
M. J. Schofield of Nashville threshed 1210 bushels of oats from 13 acres at 92 bushels per acre. Walter Adams yielded 90 bushels and Joe Buller 73 bushels per acre in Martin County. The Ringsted Dispatch mocks the slogan Fish Oats and Politicians for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Schofield
Nashville
Townsho
Martin County
Walter Adams
Joe Buller
Ringsted Dispatch
Lutheran League Meets. Activities and Upcoming Services Noted
Luther League gathered Sunday with most members and friends and voted to pay for varnish and paint used on the church. John Pannhuk leaves for St Paul Minn to continue studies at Luther College. Ladies Aid to meet next Tuesday September 10 at 2 pm, Mrs H Schweppa hostess. German service next Sunday 9 00 am, Sunday School 9 30. The 490th Luther catechism anniversary celebrated worldwide. Local congregations Imanuel Baden Lakota Britt Balmond tonka join Good Hope church for September 15 worship. German 10 40 English 2 00 baskets to be brought, beer served in basement, all urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
John Pannhuk
Tosday
St. _ul, Minn
Luther College
John
Lonesome Ladies Aid
H. Schweppa
Martin Luther
Tine
Imanuel
Baden
Lakota
Britt
Balmond
Tonka
Good Hope
Parent-Teacher Meeting Planned and Local Land Trades Noted
The PTA will meet next Monday at eight o'clock in the school building for a teachers reception. Albert Meyer and Peter Wagner returned from Waterloo where Mr. Meyer traded his Wisconsin land for a 33 acre tract in Plainfield near Waverly Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Albert Meyer
Peter Wagner
Waterloo
Mr. Meyer
Wisconsin
Plainfield
Iowa
Waverly
Teachers depart to teach coming school year in towns
A group of teachers left on Saturday to teach the new school year. Miss Annis Bruns goes to Otranto, Miss Marie Buffington to Garrison, Miss Carrie Wolfe to Aurelia, Miss Beulah Schuller begins in her home district, Miss Alma Sloper to the McElroy district, and Guido Sartor to German Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis Bruns
Otranto
Marie Buffington
Garrison
Carrie Wolfe
Aurelia
Beulah Schuller
Alma Sloper
McElroy
Guido Sartor
German Valley
Phelps Family Visiting Brother in Crosby North Dakota
Mr and Mrs Chas Phelps and sons Bernard and Willis spent last week visiting John Phelps in Crosby North Dakota. John Phelps’ brother has held many political offices in North Dakota and is believed to be the county Supt of Schools. Mr Phelps left Kossuth County twenty five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D
Chas, Phelps
Bernard and
Willis
Phelps
John Phelps
Crosby
North Dakota
Kossuth County
Prominent Algona Lumberman Dies During Minnesota Golf Tourney
M. J. Quinn longtime Algona lumber yard manager died suddenly Monday evening while playing in a Rotary club golf tournament in Fairmont Minnesota. He was 57 and survived by his wife, one son, and four daughters. Funeral services set for nine o'clock tomorrow at St Cecelia's Church Algona.
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M. J. Quinn
Algona
Fairmont
Minnesota
Quinn
Knights of Columbus
St. Cecelia's Catholic Church
Westlake Family Heads to Osage and Chicago Reunion
Mr and Mrs Georg R Westlake visited here briefly with old friends then traveled to Osage to stay with relatives before heading to Chicago for a family reunion on Sunday They planned to spend two weeks there before returning to San Diego California
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Georg R. Westlake
Osage
Chicago
Westlake
San Diego
California
Clay County Fair Offers Notable Hippodrome Acts
At the Clay County Fair September 17 to 21 audiences will enjoy The Francis Trio renowned for pantomime and originality The Sea Ghezzis celebrated for equilibristics and daring stunts The Flying Thrillers famed for flying trapeze feats and midair maneuvers performed by three young, bold performers promising a spectacular show.
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Ee the
Clay
Clay County Fair
Francis
Francis Boys
New York Hippodrome
New York
Dieug
Clay County
Wood Snags Twenty Pound Cat at Silver Lake
John Wood joined by H A French and others fished Silver Lake Saturday night. Wood snagged a twenty pound catfish off the north docks near Hands Park after a ten to fifteen minute fight. The crew towed the monster to shore with help from French and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. French
John Wood
Chet Lamoreux
Jesse Hutchinson
Silver Lake
John
Hands’ Park
Mr. French
Titania
Wood
Chet
Howard
Tesse
Big Wheat Yield Report From Marcus Variety
Wheat grower Wheat John Pannhuk raised three acres this year yielding 42 bushels per acre from Marcus variety seed sown on good ground early in spring. Mayor Fined For Drunkenness in Arnold’s Park Dickinson County. mayor pleaded guilty and was fined $25 and costs by county attorney information filed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pannhuk
Arnold's Park
Dickinson County
Will Breet to Build New Barn Near Town
Will Breet plans a new 32 by 48 foot hip-roof barn this fall just west of town. P Stenzel will undertake the project to compete with Heesch and other dairymen in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Stenzel
Stenzel
Heesch
Will Build Cattle Barn by Raymond Krantz Purchase
Raymond Krantz bought lumber from French Lumber Co for a 60 by 60 cattle and feed barn. The project will be finished as quickly as a crew of men can complete it.
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Raymond Krantz
French Lumber Company
W A Worsley Plans Public Sale of Holstein Cattle
W A Worsley rents his half section to Geo S Hansen for a term of years and will hold a public sale in late October. He has a fine herd of Holstein cattle to offer. Worsley is retiring from the farm due to rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Worsley
Geo. S. Hansen
Worsley
Fred Stecker Completes New Brick Farm Residence
Fred Stecker has completed a brick farm residence and moved from his old home last week. The new house is regarded as one of the finest and most substantial farm residences in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stecker
Fred
Seven Children in Bacon Family Welcome Baby Girl
A fine baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Mark Bacon at Algona Hospital on Friday. The new arrival brings the Bacon family total to seven children, four girls and three boys.
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Mark Bacon
Algona Hospital
Phelps Family Returns After North Dakota Trip
The Phelps family traveled 1840 miles from Crosby to home on Monday night visiting J H Phelps in North Dakota, Estevan Canada, a nursery near there, Minot with Evelyn Fox, and the lignite coal region at Columbia. They stayed with J J Larsen at St Benedict and saw a machine that cut and stacked logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
N. O. Chas
Crosby
N. D
Mra. Phelps
J. H. Phelps
Portland Township
North Dakota
Fhelps
Estevan Canada
J L Packard Dies After Illness Across States
J L Packard once of Titonka and manager of a grain firm died after a long illness. He lived in Ocheyedan and California where he ran hardware stores. He fell gravely ill about three weeks ago and died with his brother Dr J L Packard and the attending physician at his side. He leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Packard
J. L. Packard
Titonka
Ocheydan
Iowa
California
Mrs Alta Clemant Returns Home From Kansas City Hospital
Mrs Alta Clemant, long in a Kansas City hospital for treatments, arrived home Sunday. She left KC on August 21 for Mason City to visit her son Paul Clemant and family. Clemant is weak and unable to work, with a girl employed to help. Friends hope the treatments bring relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidme
K. C. Fospital
Alta Clement
Kansas City
Mason City
Paul Clemant
Clemant
Honored Entries From The Roll Of Local Schools
On The Honor Roll listserds include Herman Krull of Woden Iowa dated Sept 1 1030 B KK Anderson of Dike Iowa dated Sept 1 1930 and John Askes of Woden Iowa dated Sept 1 1980.
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Krull
Woden
Towa
KK. Anderson
Dike
Children Attend County Fair on Kids Day at Algona
Dr Sartor operated on Lupert Asche for a shoulder tumor in Algona with Dr Wallars assisting. The patient is believed to be Fred Asche's brother. The week featured no school and many families visited the county fair on Tuesday labeled as children’s day.
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Uoon
Sartor
Lupert Asche
Algona
Wallars
Fred Asche
Farm Sells in Seneca Township to John Osborn
H. E. Jensen sold its Seneca township farm at Seneca to John Osborn for 128 76 dollars per acre. The quarter section includes improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Jensen
Seneca Township
John Osborn
Seneca
Brothers-in-law Underway to Minnesota State Fair Visit
Lloyd Reibsamien and his brother-in-law Robert German left Tuesday to spend several days in Minneapolis visiting relatives and attending the Minnesota State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Lloyd Reibsamien
Robert German
Minneapolis
Collins Mortgage Plans Car Load Wheat Sowing Near Swea City
The Herald reports Collins Mortgage Company will sow a car load of winter wheat on its farms near Swea City. A car load was unloaded at Swea City last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Collins Mortgage Company
Swea City
Tomato Champion Brings Weighs Seven Pounds Of Produce
John Keil, a local champion tomato farmer, submitted eight tomatoes weighing seven pounds to the office last week. Neatly grown and sold, they were praised as the best tasting tomatoes in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keil
Peters to wed Wanaka Coutts in September
Russell Peters son of Dr W F Peters of Burt will wed Wanaka Coutts of Spokane Washington around mid September then visit Burt for their honeymoon. Hand s Park announces Tiny Little Toe Teasers on Sunday September 8 for 50 cents, ladies free, and CeMeurs Concertines Ball for the Old Time Dance on Tuesday September 10 on Minnesota s finest dance floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Peters
Marty
W. F. Peters
Burt
Wanaka Coutts
Spokane
Washington
Hand’s Park
Enire
Minnesota
E.R. Hand
Open Season Petition Circulates Among Land Owners
A petition to the state game warden requesting an open season on pheasants is being circulated among landowners in the neighborhood due to crop damage and public safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City Herald
Jolly Wesley Boys Visit Relatives in South Dakota
The Jolly Wesley Boys, William and John Eden, recently returned from a trip to Chancellor and Lenox in South Dakota where they visited relatives. They enjoyed the journey and promise to share more stories of travel and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
William
John Eden
Chancellor and Lenox
S. D
North Dakota Minnesota Auto Trip Planned by Families
On Northern Auto Trip H Stanley and family and Mr and Mrs J F Cruise left Sunday for an auto trip into the Dakota and Minnesota. They plan several stops with relatives and expect to return home about Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stanley
Dakota
Minnesota
News-World
Ft Dodge Plans Free Lights Promise by Dr Kime
Ft Dodge will gain free electric service under a project announced by Dr Kime former State Representative. The power company supplying electricity also announced large rate reductions effective September 1 aiming to lower costs for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
Kime
Gate Keeper at State Fair Featured in Regis ter
Nolte of Algona, long time head gate keeper at the grandstand, was highlighted in a daily Regis ter writeup. He is expected to retire or die in position after twenty two years of service at the state fair.
Murr Leaves Woden Home for Rose Mill Iowa Move
Horace Murr of Woden rents his house to a schoolteacher and moves with his daughter Juanita to Rose Mill Iowa near Oskaloosa. Juanita, a nurse at Cook County Hospital Chicago, has just visited home. Esther Missman will join them in Chicago to resume work at the same hospital.
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Murr
Woden
Horace Murr
Rose Mill
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Juanita
Cook County
Chicago
Esther Missman
Chigady
Britt News
Vitonka Loses Again as Indians Fall to Buffalo Center
The Indians were defeated by Buffalo Center last Sunday with Johnny Bleich debuting as a pitcher for the locals. Martin Bleich replaced his brother to bat in the fifth inning and pitched well through the end. The series concludes with one or two more games remaining.
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Vitonka
Indians
Buffalo Center
Johnny Bleich
Buffalo
Martin Bleich
Reception for Newlyweds Heitland at Smith Home
A reception was held Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Heitland at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, in Mason City. Relatives gathered as the couple arrived from Mason City. many beautiful gifts were presented to the bride and groom. Lunch followed at a late hour.
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Howard Heitland
J. W. Smith
Smith
Damage suits filed in Kossuth County court actions
Mailed court records show William Hedrick Jr of La Verne Iowa fined 35 dollars and jailed for 20 days for disorderly conduct. Another suit seeks 15000 dollars damages from Abe Mason after a July accident on Federal Highway No 18 in Kossuth County. Plaintiff Phil Goldblatt alleges Mason drove into fog and a grading machine injuring him with multiple fractures and lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hedrick Jr
la Verne
Iowa
Genrich
Kossuth
Harris
Prairie Township
U. H. Holmas
Algona
Charles Stufflick
Ermina Stufflick Studer
District Court of
Kossuth County
Abe Mason
Phil Goldblatt
Fairmont
Mion
Whittemore
State of Iowa
Knute Aaron
Hess Named Supervisor for Mid-Continent Oil Co
L W Hess takes a supervisor post for several counties with Mid-continent Oil Co Waterloo. Territory reaches from Ames to Titonka Whittemore marks the west and the state line the east Hess will live in Britt, a boon to the Hess family friends Britt News reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W
Mrs Mary Baker Hosts Titonka Neighbors Tuesday
Mrs Mary Baker entertained a group of Titonka neighbors including Mr and Mrs George West from San Diego and Mrs Allen Wood of Goodhops along with Mr and Mrs A Schram. They shared tales of long ago in a lively gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker
Titonka
George Westlake
San Diego
California
iRev
Allen Wood
A. Schram
Britt News
Ham prizes lift two shooters after Fort Dodge trip
EBO Slack and Ernest Petersen traveled to Fort Dodge on Monday for a high gun clay bird shoot. Both shooters joined the winning team and each returned home with a ten pound sugar cured ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slack
Ernest Petersen
Ft. Dodge
Winter Garden Revue to headline Clay County Fair show
The Winter Garden Revue will headline the Clay County Fair in Spencer Iowa September 17 to 21. The third edition features a buoyant chorus and high energy numbers with 200 costumes, powerful flood lighting, elaborate scenery, and nearly 400 performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar I Schoolboy
Clay County Fair
Spencer
Iowa
Reunion Visit For Kenneth Cosgrove In Iowa
Kenneth Cosgrove and his associate Mr Stewart drove from Hammond Indiana to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Will Cosgrove and attend the Johnson family reunion in Ft Dodge. Cosgrove now manages a crew building foundations and basements for a Chicago contractor reporting slackening work there with little improvement expected. His firm has about fifty houses a school building and a library in Michigan City and Hammond work he called small. The pair must return to work Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cosgrove
Mr. Stewart
Hammond
Ind
Will Cosgrove
Johnsons
Ft. Dodge
Kenneth
Chicago
Michigan City
Twenty Years Ago in North Kossuth Record Changs Hands
The North Kossuth Record changes hands on August 1 with Chas and Gus Thaves as editors. Local items note visits, a death, marriages, and a talk on the role of subscribers in newspapers, plus plans for new dairy barns and regional autos trends.
Lakota Ball Game Draws Crowd as Rake Triumphs 23 to 11
Saturday at Lakota the ball game between Rake and Lakota drew a big crowd. Arm strong led Rake to a 23 to 11 victory as both pitchers were hammered. Notables Bill Haggard of UW D M A and Judge Bonar attended, seeking blankets for a trip north on November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakota
Armstrong
Bill’ Haggard
Bonar
Bill
Town Council Holds Regular Meeting and Approves Bills
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at eight o clock p.m. with Mayor Wolts and councilmen French Rachut and Stott present. Bills were reviewed and warrants authorized for payment, including items from Ridlebts, Stott, Gilbert Nelson, Budlong Bros, Rlanata Wrants, Titonka Topple, Interstate Power Co. and others. The session adjourned with William Boyton as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Francedinita Sentanther
Wolts
French
Rachut
Stott
Ridlebs
H, Stott
Gilbert Nelson
Budlong Bros
RL. Wranta
Titonka Tople
Interstate Power Co
William Boyton
Clarke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tonka Twins
Hi. J. Newel Farm
Champion Wisherman
Mason
Chas
Gus Thaves
L. Englehardt
Centralia
Illinois
Carrie Nation
Bancroft
Jake Fred
Bonacker
Rochester
Minn
Fred Badie
German Township
Germania
Kosgoth
Peter Mueller
P. Mueller
Merrill
H. A. Nalson
Mla G. Larsen
Lewis Larsen
B.S. Pannhuk
Budlong
Mr. Budlong
Portland
H. Wheelock
Hudson
Herman Mechler
Westbrook
Bob" Young
Montana
Lockridge
Ben Pannkuk
Woden and Lever
German
A. Pannkuk
H. A. Nelson
Edla C. Larsen
Frank Meyer
Frank
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