Eason Opens Here With Renwick Friday
The Indian football squad under Coach Lyle Opheim reports twenty eight players for the opening day drills August 24 an increase of seven from last year with five lettermen returning Gresham Roskamp Donald Gerdis Donald Rippentrop Gary Zwietel Fantin Norland The team prepares for Beriwick game Friday night at 8 pm Drills focus on conditioning and fundamentals plus a hot lunch program runs daily with meals and new kitchen equipment noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Opheim
Harold
Tice
Ffive
Gresham
Roskamp
Donald Gerdis
Donald Rippentrop
Gary Zwietel
Fantin
Norland
Hatc
Indians
Beriwick
Pam
Titonka and Doan Methodist Church Notices
Church updates list activities at Titonka and Doan including board meeting Wednesday night, church school at Titonka at 101 sand, morning worship at 11 and 9:45 at Doan. Fellowship supper at 6:45 pm, youth and junior events, guest speaker Rev Polovina, sub-district and bi-district meetings, missionary retreat in Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Titonka
Ladunts
Sam Polovina
Sam
Polovina
Fort Dodge
Algon
Humboldt
Olin Stockwell
China
Doan
Terrill Iowa High School Football Schedule and Reunion
1953 Terrill Iowa football calendar lists night games at Renwick Ruthven Swea City West Bend Graettinger Terrill and Terril with dates Sept ll through Oct 23. A large family reunion at Charles Buns home in Terrill honored numerous Buns relatives and in laws from Crystal Lake Forest City Buffalo Center Sibley Charles City Gaza Ringsted and Gaza Iowa family members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonea ‘High School
Renwick
Thompson
Ther
Ruthven
Swea City
West Bend
Graettinger
Terril
Charles Buns
Terrill
Iowa
Charles: Buns
Herman. Buns
Raymond Hobbs
John
Anthony Buns
a + Smith
R. Th
W.B
Martin
Smith Mir
Cyril Halverson
Henry Buns
Fam Ly
Johar Buns
Sibley
Anna ‘Turner
Charles City
Joe Walsh
Mir
Michael Mathern
Gaza
Lowa
Harold
iBuns
Ringsted
Good Hope Lutheran Weekly Schedule and Activities
Pastor B. H. Schwerin leads morning service at Lakota 8:30 am. Sunday School Bible class skipped. 10 am morning service with special local congregational offering. 8 pm Bible study on Malachi. Choir rehearsal 7:30 pm. Junior and senior confirmations begin 9 am Saturday Sept. 12. Women’s Missionary Society 8 pm Tuesday Sept. 15 led by Mrs. Edward Boyken and Mrs. Clarence Brandt with other members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran
B. H. Schwerin
Lakota
Women’s Missionary Society
Edward Boyken
Clarence ‘Brandt
Henry Stecker
Ted van Hove
High School Annuals Available at District Office
There are 1953 High School Annuals still at the Superintendent's office for purchase at two dollars each.
Nine Wesley Scouts Award Achievements Highlight Monday
Nine Wesley Scouts held achievement award ceremonies at the Legion hall Monday night. First class badges were awarded to Hilbert Julia Nygaardt Marva Olson Kiudy Pfeifer Shar Jenes Martin Gloria Charlotte Wise and others. Second class badges were given to Janet Goetz Janice Lichteig Helen Lichteig Ruth Wise Carol Mantin and Melissa Nygaard. Pauline Pfeffer led the ceremony with Brownies and mothers as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Legion Hall
Judy
Hilbert
Julia Nygaardt
Marva
Olson
Kiudy
Pfeifer
Shar- Jenes
Martin
Girris
Margaret McDonald
Storm Lake Chief Slugged by Steel Bar Accident
Storm Lake Police Chief Clarence Steig was injured while tearing up a sidewalk on a day off. A steel bar slipped and struck him in the face, knocking out two teeth. He suffered cuts but no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Steig
Storm Lake
Farmerettes win ribbons at Valley County Fair
4-H Club Farmerettes earned multiple ribbons at the Valley County Fair. The junior demonstration team led by Dawn and Donna Beenken received a white ribbon for Pictures and You. Members and record books were noted by the secretary treasurer and historian, with various blue, red, and white awards for projects and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley’ Farm
Preasurer
Uult
Ted
Sharon Rippentrop
Donna Beenkeni
Dawn Beenken
Marlene . Stecker
Verlene
Mayland
Valley
Parner
Hoan Indead
American Legion Auxiliary Meets for September Business
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall Monday evening for their regular September business meeting with Thelma Higgins and Rae Harris as hostesses. Leona Schutter presided, reporting 43 seniors 4 juniors and 6 Tiny Tots as paid members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion ‘Hall
Thelma Higgins
Rae Harris
Leona ‘Schutter
Camila Cooper
Tobhe
Sioux City
Clinton
St. Louis
Folkerts Folkerts and Roskamp Wed at Ramse y Reformed Church
Wanda Folkerts daughter of Mr and Mrs Edna Folkerts and Paul Roskamp son of Rev and Mrs A Roskamp were married Tuesday August 18 at 7 pm at the Ramsey Reformed Church. Rev A Roskamp officiated with music by Rose Cordes and Harris Sonnenberg sang. The bridal party wore ballerina length gowns, flowers in yellow and blue, and blue ribbon accents. Ushers were Ik Folkerts and Gresham Roskamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wands
Edna Folkerts
Paul
A. Roskamp
Ramsey Reformed Church
John Smith
Rose
Cordes
Harris Sonnenberg
Anna Folkerts
Helen Roskamp
Maid of
Thonor
Elaine Folkerts
Miller
Bert’ Roskamp
Folkerts
Gresham Roskamp
Wesley Auxiliary Holds Annual Membership Party
The American Legion Auxiliary met for its annual membership party on Thursday night. Edna Flom received the high score prize while Lizzie Hildman had the low score. A pot luck lunch followed. The unit has 32 paid up members for 194? with next meeting October 9 hosted by Hazel Gerdis and Mae Garman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley. Auxiliary
Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
Sam. Anne
Edna Flom
Highscore
Lizzie’ Hildman
Hazel Gerdis
Mae
Garman
Grace Gospel Church Announces Sunday Services
Grace Gospel Church invites worship with Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 1 am. Evangelistic services led by Oscar Robinson will run nightly. Band Mothers meet with Mrs. R L Krantz on Monday September 14. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gospel Church
Oscar Robinson
Robinson
Band
R. L. Krantz
German Homemakers Name New Officers
The German Homemakers of the Farm Bureau women held a tea at J S Rippentrop home Friday afternoon. Elected for the coming year were Mrs Henry Mayland Jr chairman Mrs Dan Wabben vice chairman Mrs Henry Van Hove publicity chairman Mrs J Rippentrop secretary and treasurer The time and place for the next meeting will be in the Topic at a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
J. S. Rippentrop
Henry Mayland, Jr
Dan Wabben
Henry van Hove
Rippentrop
Wesley Teachers Take Over Duties
Miss Margaret Flom returned to Fort Dodge where she teaches commercial Anna and Mitchel to Corwith. Audra Doughan first grade at Corwith. Mrs Oscar Monson began teaching in Winnebago county. Mrs Leo Bleich Orthel No.3, Mrs Russell Swanson Orthel No.4, Mrs Robert Rockwood Orthel No.1. Marjorie Bleich is again teaching at Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Margaret’ Flom
Fort Dodge
Commercial
Anna’ and
Mitchel
Corwith
Corpfolidal Field
Audra “Doughan
Family Reunion at Tom Hinders Sr Home Hindered by Rain
A family reunion and picnic dinner were held at the Tom Hinders Sr. home last Sunday. Attendees included the Martin Hinders family of Britt, Ben Hinders and family of Wesley, Milton Finders and family of Algona, Jim Habur and son of Titonka, Herman Hinders and family of Fairmont Minnesota, Clifford Riggles and family of Forest City, a Britt great granddaughter, and the Ted Hinders family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom . Hinders SR
Woden
Tom Hinders Sr
Martin Hinders
Britt
Ben Hinders
Wesley
Milton Finders
Algona
Jim Haber
Titonka
Herman Hinders
Fairmont
Minn
Clifford Riggles
Forest City
Ted Hinders
Immanuel Lutheran H A Diers pastor schedule
Worship service at 10 am Sunday School at 9 am Bible Class at 9 10 am Conformation instruction Saturday at 8 am Luther League meeting this Sunday at 7 30 pm Junior and senior choirs not meeting for rehearsal this week Women's Mission Study Tuesday Sept 1 165 at 8 pm with focus on Junior Mission Band Life Membership and Memorial Departments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran H. A. Diers
Luther League
Ramsey Pastor and Wife Surprised On 25th Anniversary
Rev. and Mrs. A. Kosxa Roskamp hosted a 25th anniversary party at the Ramsey Reformed Church with nearly 400 friends. The Roskamps, parents of three daughters and five sons, received a silver service and cash gift as church members praised Rev. Roskamp, who has served five years and is active as a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kosxa
Marsha
Ramsey Reformed Church
Diane
Helen
Fred DeVries
Hich
Roskamp
Senus Isebrand
Roskamps
Goodwill Truck Set for September 23 Pickup
Goodwill Industries will host a truck pickup on Wednesday morning September 23 to collect discarded material. Flood relief shifts to internal support as outside aid declines with victims still needing help and ongoing long term rehabilitation and employment efforts. Please bring material early and leave at A M Petersen's to ensure pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill
Goodwill Industries
A. M. Petersen
Buffalo Boys 4 H Club Awards at County Fair
The Buffalo Boys 4 H Club shows strong results at the county fair with multiple blue ribbons. Arlen Bilsborough wins two blue ribbons on sheep and a red on chickens, Lowell Bilsborough earns blue ribbons on a dairy heifer and chickens, and others including Claude Bilsborough, Donald Fritz, Richard Fritz, Bob Fritz, Harold Harms, Harlan Harms, Gerald Harms, TyMike Neleon, Roger Rethsamen, and Merle Phelps win various ribbons. Reporter Donald Fritz notes overall success and hopes for better next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boys
Bufffalo Boys
Arlen
Bilsborough
Lowell
Claude Bilsborough
Donald Fritz
Richard Fritz
Bob Fritz
Harold Harms
Harlan Harms
Gerald Harms
Neleon
Roger’ Rethsamen
Merle Phelps
Kossuth 4-H Boys Win at Des Moines
Kossuth County 4-H representatives won ribbons at the Iowa State Fair Demostration Contest with Larry Wilhelmi red for rope halter and Dick Kuecker white for soil sampling. Other participants included Mark Kollasch Earl Johnson Alan Peterson Richard Kuecker and Charles Baas with several award trips earned for outstanding showmanship in beef dairy swine and sheep contests. The group also toured Des Moines sights and attended the grandstand show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Larry Wilhelmi
Greenwood 4-H Club
Dick Kuecker
Lotts Creek
Armstrong
Alan Peterson
Swea City
Richard Kuecker
Algona
Charles Baas
West Bend
Hampshire
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Farmers Could Grow More Grain and Forage
State college and USDA specialists say Iowa crops could increase by 50 percent in grain and 170 percent in forage if farmers fully adopt improved practices in crop production and soil management. Conclusions rely on a Town Productive Capacity Committee report and cooperation across all state experiment stations and extension services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
USDA
Community drives Forget-Me-Not sale for disabled veterans
The Intermediate Youth Fellowship announces a September 12 sale of blue Forget-Me-Nots to raise funds for Disabled American Veterans. Proceeds aid disabled veterans, their families, widows, and dependents, supporting pensions and benefits advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.V
Dia.v. Maintainance
New Car Licenses In Kossuth County Reach Thirty Five
Thirty five new cars and trucks were licensed in Kossuth county last week. Owners include residents from Algona Burt Lone Rock Swea City Fenton Titonka Bancroft Ottosen LuVerne Leedyard and other communities with vehicles from Chevrolet Ford Buick Studebaker Dodge Mercury Kaiser Pontiac Oldsmobile and Chrysler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Chevrolet
Melvin
Ait
Burt
James Bass
Lone ‘Rock
Darrell Bunkofoske
Swén City
Duane Dreyer
Fenton
Fitzgetala
Algona
Ben" Hopkes
Titonka
Albert H. Johnson
Corwith
William A. Kennedy
Bancroft
Jess Lashbrook
John Merrill
Clair L. Reding
Ottosen
Russell L. Smith
Swea City
George C. Studer
LaVerne
Truck
Henry C. Johannesen
Ford
Harlan Bhalgeman
Whittemore
F. A. Drone
Sadie A. Mawdsley
Walter S. Steven
R. E. Peterson
Plymouth
Leo M. Elmore
Ernest Godfredson
Alfred Lloyd
Ledyard
Edward Lloyd
Alfred Scherer
Buick
O. H. Engstrom
Kaiser
Erling Rasmussen
Pontiac
E. W. Ruske
Oldsmobile
Conrad Schmidt
Chrysler
Jos. Weidenhoff
Farm Bureau Festival Planned for September 26
Lester Eden, Kossuth County Farm Bureau President, named Paul Bernhard festival chairman for the 1953 County sports festival to be staged at the Fairgrounds in Algona. The tentative date is Saturday September 26 with events from ballgames to nail driving and dart throwing open to Farm Bureau families 4 H members and rural youth. Other committee members appointed are Ms Carl Callies Mrs Joe Loebach Mrs Russell Kauffman Marion Stucki Beryl Priebe and Ray Frieden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lester Eden
Kossuth
Paul Bernhard
Fairgrounds
Algona
County Farm Bureau
4-H
Eden
Carl Callies
Joe Loebach
Russell Kauffman
Marion Stucki
Beryl Priebe
Ray Frieden
Swallows 13 Month Old Boy Ball Incident
A 13 month old child named Douglas Hender of Manchester swallowed a small rubber ball. The object bulged in his throat for minutes and was feared to cause choking but passed into his stomach. Physicians advised the parents not to worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swallows
Douglas Henderson
Manchester
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Eason
Stockwell
Titanic
Boeckholt
David Boyken
Dean
Fritz
Donald
Gerdis
Donna
Ly Byg
Hoover
Kent
Donald Gign
Agit
Gres
Mantin
Seaburg
Smith
Walter Chesny
Struthers
Lynnv
Bartelt
Merlyn
Buffington
Sidney
Johnson
Larry
Larry 10, 15 1 126, ‘Rippentrop
Ove
Kromin
Bay
Schmidt
Gien
American Legion. Auxiliary
Ames
Irene Peterson
Minnie .Oesterreicher
Lois Peterson
Rae. Harris
Civil Defense
Elizabeth~Kennedy
Alta Norland
Wanda Folkerts
Paul Roskamp
Ramsey
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