Ramblin Not with Phil Community Paper Laments Delivery Delays
A rambling note from a small town editor complains of a four page week due to no Monday mail delivery. It mentions hopes to publish TepéeTid bits next week, discusses local business and private enterprise, references Bancroft in an Oklahoma opening game, and notes upcoming painting at Boyken's station and the final movie at a local theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica
Geroas
Bancroft
Oklahoma
Wiig
Pttana
Impeas
Kitac
Waa
Tama Fin
Casity
Lam
Boyken
Denny
Wubben
Two Alerts Planned This Month in Town
The local ground observer announces two public alerts this month. The first on Sunday September 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the second on Sunday September 22. Interstate Power Co builds a new tower on land furnished by Jay Bud Long south of the substation at the town’s northwest edge, aiming to count the September 22 alert. The local post began in March 1953 and has since participated in prior activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poat
Interstate Power Co
Jay. Budlong
Haa
Aes
Russell Engagement Announced for Karen Lynn Russell
Mrs Harold Russell of Council Bluffs Iowa announces the engagement of her daughter Karen Lynn Russell to Neal A Boyken son of Mr and Mrs Wm Boyken of Titonka Iowa The bride to be attended Abraham Lincoln High School and Iowa State College and is employed in Omaha Neal graduated Titonka High School in 1953 attends Iowa State College and expects a December BSR in Agricultural Business The couple is listed with social references awaiting upcoming nuptials.
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Harold’ Russell
Russell
Council Bluffs
Towa
Karen Lynn
Neal A. ‘Boyken
Wm. Boyken
Titonka
Iowa
Miss Russell
Abraham’ Lincoln
Towa State College
Omaha
Nebraska
Neal
Titonka High
Towa State College and Experts
Walter F Hadler obituary in Wisconsin church service
Walter F Hadler of Potomac Illinois died suddenly August 26 and was buried at Mt. Urbana after a 2:00 p.m. Thursday service at Stephen and Lux Funeral Home. Survived by wife Laura and seven sons Walter Lawrence Charles Victor Donald Elmer Henry and Barbara and Barbara Hadler of Chicago. He was a member of St Peters Evangelical and Reformed Church Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ise E. Rer
Walter F. Hadler
James
Stephen & Lux
Mt. Mh
Urbana
Tike I
Mt. Ae
Bea
Aecent
Frederike Mandelkow Hadler
Laura Willey Hadler
Walter
Lawrence
Charles
Viettor
Donald
Rantoul
Elmer
Champaign
Henry
Fort
Sheridan
Daughong
Chicago
Andy
Barbara
Chita
Hadler
St. Peter's Evangelical and
Reformed Church
Robert“Moore
Potomac, Ilinois
Hadlers
Titanica
Callies
Eve
Mothers Hold First Meeting of New Year Band Mothers
Mothers will hold the first meeting of the school year on September 9 at 8:00 pm in the home economics room. Hostesses include Mrs Leo Richter Mrs John Welhouse Mrs Gerald Betling and Mrs Clarence Bruns. Remember every mother with a child in junior intermediate or senior band is a Band Mother. Let's start the year with a large turnout.
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iMrd
Leo Richter
John Welhousen
Gerald
Betling
American Legion Auxiliary September Meeting Held At Rural Home
The regular September business meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Monday evening at Tom Young’s rural home with Mary Young and Wanda Hudson as hostesses. Attendance was good as officers led prayers, hymn history, and committee reports. Members discussed flag etiquette, junior activities, veteran welfare bills, and a Christmas project. annual School of Instruction followed, with plans for the next work meeting and a church attendance reminder for peace.
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Tom Young
Mary Young
Wanda “ Hudson
Louise
Thelma
Our
Eather Petersen
Patricia Haines
Ollie Bruns
Americanism
Trene
the .V.A. Hospital
Des
Mary Oesterreicher
Craig Sathoff Wins Summit Scholarship Award
Craig Sathoff will attend Weldorf Junior College this year after receiving the Forest City Newspaper Summit Scholarship. The award will cover part of his tuition and provide work on the newspaper to gain further knowledge of journalism as he begins a pre journalism course.
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Craig Sathoff
Weldorf Junior College
Summit
Forest City
Craig
Kossuth 4-Hers Win Ribbons At State Fair
Twelve 4-H club members from Kossuth County performed well at the Iowa State Fair. The crop judging team took third in the state, with David Kollasch and Albert Kollasch placing third and fourth individually among 184 competitors. Team members included Leon Dumstorff and Bill Wilhelmi, led by Dean Barnes and James Antoine Jr. Ed Dumstorff earned a blue for a portable fan demonstration, while Jim Kain and Don Madsen earned red for a portable cattle gate presentation. The livestock judging team placed 17th among 98 teams. Aaron Anliker, Bob Chambers, Roger Dreyer, and Daniel Show represented the county in beef, with James Bierstedt showing two Angus heifers and three steers, placing well across multiple divisions. James also placed in the open class steer contest and carcass contest.
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Kossuth
David Kollasch
Albert Kollasch
Leon ‘Dumstorff
Bill Wilhelmi
Dean Barnes
James Antoine, Jr
Bancroft
Ed Dumstorff
James
Good Hope Luther Youths Plan Hayride
The Good Hope Luther League held a September 2, 1957 meeting and planned a hayride for Friday September 6 at 7 30 p m leaving from the church. AWie ner roast at the gravel pit will end the event. All Luther Leaguers are urged to attend and bring a friend.
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Good Hope ‘Luther League
Luther
Rolland Fox To Manage Kuch's Food Center Here
Rolland Fox announced Kuch's Food Center will open Friday morning after complete redecorating and new flooring. He, his wife Deloris and children Jolene and Janet relocate from Cherokee where he was assistant manager and fruit man. The Foxes will reside east of Titonka in the Elmer Oestermann home. No grinding on Thursday, September 12. Lawrence Heyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Fox
Kuch’s
Mr. Fox
Deloris
Jolene
Janet
Cherokee
Estherville
Fox
Elmer Oestermann
Titonka
Hench Sells North Building to Baade
Art Hench owner of Gambles Store sells the north hardware building to Walter Baade. Possession around October 1. Hench moves hardware into the south building, which will be remodeled to house all merchandise. Baade plans a general repair business after remodeling.
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Art Hench
Gambles Store
Walter “Baade
Hench
Art
Walter
Bulding
Baade
Boy's 4 H Record Books Due September 10
All boys 4 H farm project record books must be filed in the County Extension Office in Algona by September 10, per Robert C. Johnson. Prizes and awards await top finishers with 95 or higher. books 90 and above compete for county honors. The Iowa State Bank offers 10 dollars to the top project record book. 4 H belts awarded for 95 plus. over 20 county medals and five Chicago International Award trips for those with 90 or higher. Books must grade at least 70 to participate in the county 4 H basketball tournament in March.
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Algona
Robert C. Johnson
Iowa State Bank
Wesley Boys 4-H Club Meeting At Center School
The Wesley Boys 4-H Club met at Center school house on August 5 at 8 30 p m for roll call on fair project care. Members discussed calves pigs and sheep and plans for the fair.
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Wesley Boy's
Wesley Boys
Center School House
Pasture and Hay Boom Lift Cattle Prices, Says Kutish
Farm Outlook notes record pasture conditions in August 1 and 6 year highs in the West, with a bumper hay crop and larger western corn belt harvest. Nebraska expects a 50 percent bigger corn crop and grain sorghums surging over 800 percent. Cattle feeders plan strong bid for fall feeder cattle, with fewer cattle on feed by Oct 1, 1957, and a major movement expected October through December.
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Francis A. Kutish
Iowa State College
Kutish
Nebraska
Dairymen Receive Honor Awards for High Butterfat Averages
Three south unit dairymen in Kossuth County receive honor certificates from the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association and Iowa State College for averaging over 400 pounds of butterfat per herd. Hilbert Birstedt Whittemore records 458.0, Floyd Bode Algona 436.7, Alfred Meyer Whittemore 428.3. Projections discuss corn moisture and crop prospects for 1957 58, with a note on milk production outlook and the annual Cow Conference at Iowa State College.
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Kossuth Dha, Inc
Hilbert Bierstedt
Whittemore
Floyd ‘Bode
Algona
Alfred Meyer
Purebred Dairy Cattle Association
Iowa State College
County Girls Win Blue Ribbons at Iowa State Fair
Kossuth County 4-H participants earned blue ribbons for home economics entries at the Iowa State Fair. Virginia Fritz and Sylvia Eden led a blue ribbon demonstration titled Giant Steps to Better Blooms, with Iris, Peonies, and house plant care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Virginia Fritz
Wm. Fritz
Sylvia Eden
Erwin Eden
Buffalo Roosters
Clarence Brandt
Reta Walker
Ralph Walker
Marilyn Johannesen
Iowa State
Des Moines Art Center
Younker
Kay Fitzgerald
Miss Fitzgerald
Merle Ann Harig
Mary O’brien
Shirley Schweitert
Ann Smith
Pamela Andrews
Madonna Gisch
Maxine Clayton
Marilyn Johannegen
Carol Chambers
Rachel Menke
Batty Wagner
Mary Kollasch
Nancy Fischer
Hee
Dairymen Program Set For Friday in Algona
The event for dairymen unfolds Friday September 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. W H Boyworth of Algona and Forrest Hofbauer D H LA supervisor have been contacted for side trips. Depart from the Extension Office Algona at about 8:00 a.m. Call to join the ride.
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W. H.boyworth
Algona
Forrest Hofbauer
D.h.la
Titania WSCS to Meet September Eleventh at Two
The Titania WSCS will meet on Wednesday September 11 at 2 00 p m Devotions are led by Mrs Camilla Cooper followed by a lesson by Mrs Mary Budlong Hostesses are Mrs Harry Reed Mrs Daryl Bess Mrs Harold Burgess and Mrs Arend Neeland
Star shaped tomato found by Buchanan couple
Mr and Mrs Albert Wagner of Buchanan found a star shaped tomato in their garden. It is the first such design they have seen. Wagner has grown tomatoes commercially for nine years.
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Albert Wagner
Buchanan
Wagner
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Phil
60.C
Wisconsin
American ‘Legion ‘Auxiliary
WIS Journalism
Fai
Lawrence Heyer
Buffalo’ Benes
Sylvia Ben
Virginia i Dangi
Art. Hench Sells North Building
Kossuth Co
Titonka Methodist Church
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