Allies Estate Store Robbed In Broad Daylight Break-In
The Allies Estate Store was burglarized after mid Monday. Entry was gained from the rear by prying the door open with a heavy instrument. The safe was rifled, cash and old coins stolen, and clothing items including 18 dresses, shoes, blankets, a jacket, beads, handkerchiefs, and scissors were taken, totaling about 2650 in loss. Sheriff Dahlhauser arrived to inspect the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Callies Hatate
Callies
Noring
Dahlhauser
Nelson visits Titonka from Long Beach in brief town call
Herman Nelson of Long Beach California arrived with his mother and sisters from Britt and spent a few hours in Titonka visiting old friends. He recentl y traveled from Chicago on a business trip and plans to return home by car. Local notes mention family members and recent operations, with political trends and county actions summarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Nelson
Long Beach
California
Britt
Nelson
Chicago
Herman
Titonka
Methodist Evangelistic Meetings Draw Big Attendance
The Methodist Church reports growing interest in special evangelistic meetings led by evangelist Frank. The second week began Tuesday with sermons on Conversion and The Unanswered Question, followed by a youth rally night Thursday. Services run each night at 8 except Monday. Sunday School at 4. Morning worship at 11. Epworth League at 7. A large mass gathering is expected, with pastors inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Frank
Mathis
LU Hatore
Lerman
Epworth
Mission Festival at Good Hope Next Sunday
Lutheran church notes announce next Sunday’s Mission Festival at Good Hope with speakers Rev J J Ollmay of LeMars Rev Pehits of Renwick and Rev A Man. German service 10 30 am English and German 2 30 pm English 7 30 pm special music by holy angel quartet noon dinner. Sunday School at 9 80 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Good Hope
J. J. Ollmay
J. D
LeMars
Pehits
Renwick
A. Man
Hholy Ang Quartette
Ted
Fletkler Wins Gold Medal at State Fair Butter Contest
Ralph Fletkler buttermaker at Wesley captured first place in the Iowa State Fair creamery butter contest and earned a gold medal. Indians defeated Bode Sunday 11 to 4 on the local diamond in an exciting game that evened the earlier drubbing at Bode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletkler
Ralph Fletkler
Wesley
Iowa
Indians
Totanka Indians
Bode
Stork Visits German Town Ships, Brings Two Baby Girls
The stork visited a German town ship on Sept 8 and Sept 4, delivering a girl baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Banda and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Blakeley. Both babies are well and the fathers are rejoicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Township
Dick Banda
Herman Blakeley
Petit Jurors Drawn From Local List for October Term
Local jurors named Emma Finnemark Fay Callies John Sloper and Fred Welp from Wesley Titonka will report for duty on October 2 1984 for the upcoming term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Finnemark
Wesley
Fay Callies
John Sloper
Fred Welp
Titonka
Stock Shipments Small In August Report
Agent Fred Adam son of the Rock Island notes Titonka stock and grain shipments were weak in August. Cattle one car hogs six cars oats 17 cars and corn 87 cars. Farmers in the area held their stock and grain for higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Adamson
Rock Island
Titonka
Republicans Open Campaign in Des Moines Shrine Temple
The state republican campaign opens in Des Moines on Monday September 13 1934 at 7 30 p m at the Shrine Temple with Hon Theodore Roosevelt of New York as principal speaker. The committee seeks a large attendance and Dr Ham street local committee man will arrange transportation facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Shrine Temple
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Hamstreet
Mrs Englehart Visits County for Two Months
Mrs EB Englehart of Denver Colorado visiting two months in the county. She stays with her brother Rex Austin and wife at Lone Rock and cousin E J Hartshorn an Algona barber. Legion event at Swea City was poorly attended due to wet weather. after expenses the committee expects about twenty dollars profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englehart
EB. L. Englehart
Denver
Colorado
Bancoft
Titonka
Rex Austin
Lone Rock
E. J. Hartshorn
Legion
Swea City
Legion Committee
California visitor Anna Bacon heads to Minneapolis trip
Mrs. Anna Bacon of Ontario California has left after visiting her sister Mrs Abbe Boekelman and family. She is traveling with Mr and Mrs Carl Krause and their son and Miss Anna Welhousen to Minneapolis where she will visit a daughter before moving on to North Dakota to see relatives and then return west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herve
California
Anna Bacon
Ontario
Abbe Boekelman
Minneapolis
Carl Krause
Anna Welhousen
North Dakota
Caught In The Love League Marriages Reported This Week
A total of five marriage licenses were issued in the past week. Lavern Seagren of Curlew wed Aden F. Trow of Hammersburg, Lester Nellis of West Bend with Mary A. Rigby of Fort Dodge, Cletus Deitering and Monica Underkofler of Bancroft, Clarence W. Nelson and Carrie M. Hansen of LaVerne, and Rosco A. Kuhn of Rodman with Orvilla Knutson of Ottosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Seagren
Curlew
Aden F. Trow
Hammersburg
Lester Nellis
West Bend
Mary A. Rigby
Fort Dodge
Cletus Deitering
Monica Underkofler
Bancroft
Clarence W. Nelson
Carrie M. Hansen
LaVerne
Rosco A. Kuhn
Rodman
Orvilla Knutson
Ottosen
Death of 90 Year Old Civil War Vet Thos J Vickerman
Word reached Titonia of the death Friday of Thos J Vickerman in Coleman Texas at age 90. A Civil War veteran, he died at his home after a brief illness. Funeral and interment were held Monday. He was remembered for yearly visits to Titonia to see his daughter Mrs. Eric Petersen and family. his daughter was by his bedside ten days prior to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
J. Vickerman
Coleman
Mr. Vickerman
Titonia
Eric Petersen
Gartners Move to Hibbing Minnesota
Mr and Mrs L G Gartner moved Thursday morning to Hibbing Minnesota where they have rented apartments until April 1 1935 Mr Gartner has been re appointed Chaplain for six months at the CCC district where he has been employed during the past year All of his children will attend Hibbing high school Erwin Hansen son of E P Hansen will have charge of the Gartner Apiary during the fall and winter months Chaplain Gartner is well pleased with his work in northern Minnesota and perhaps will continue as chaplain of the CCCs as long as there is an organization of the kind in the states
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Gartner
Hibbing
Minn
Cartner
CCC
Hibbing High School
Erwin Hansen
E. P. Hansen
Gartner
Gart
20 000 Attend Kossuth County Fair Despite Rain
The Kossuth County Fair drew about 20 000 attendees despite rain. Exhibits of horses cattle sheep hogs and chickens along with a large 4 H display filled barns and extra tents. Auto races and a large machinery display drew strong crowds with several race winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Hal Vincent
Josie Worthy
Joe Haldemann
la Verne
Lucindia Casco
Eugene Tullar
Fort Dodge
Silver Fox
Aberdeen
S. D
Bessie Isworthy
H. Rhinehart
Blue Earth
Minn
Mollie Benboe
Hugene Tullar
Bobbie O. D
EB. Kirby
Evelyn Azoff
Jerry Coleman
Sig Haugdahl
Daytona Beach
Fla
Main Miller
Buddy Calloway
Miami
Lion Luthy
Roy Lake
Los Angeles
Calif
Eddie Wagner
Larry Becket
Leo Young
Arch Powell
Bvent
Rex Edmonds
Shane Fitzgerald
Chicago
Lion Miller
Patterson blamed for long session in 45th assembly
Rolfe Arrow notes that during the extra session of the 45th assembly Republicans will criticize the prolonged duration, blaming Senator Patterson for propaganda and delays in tax revision and liquor control bills. The piece claims Patterson’s amendments extended debate without benefit, while hinting at political maneuvering for lieutenant governor and a congressional seat. Also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Ross Buffington attending the Clay County Fair at Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Arrow
45Th Assembly
Congress
Patterson
Judge Coyle of Humboldt Visits Bancroft Law Firm
County agents seek buyers for Kossuth hay straw and bedding with weak demand for feeds. Carnival transient John Lentz jailed after bail forfeiture. Leonard Johnson of Bancroft arrested for drunkenness. September court term opens September 24 led by Judge Heald. light term expected. Republican leaders attend Constitution Day events in Des Moines with Theodore Roosevelt Jr speaking. Treasury engineer surveys for new post office as north buildings are moved. Dr K E Morse of Oakland recalls Bancroft days and writes a country doctor memoir due January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Johnson
Bancroft
Sherif Dahlhauser
George Heald
Spencer
Treasury Department
Washington
Post Office
Des Moines
KE. H. Morse
Oakland
California
J. A. Frech
New Civil Cases Filed in District Court
New district court cases last week include Prudential Insurance vs Edward Bierstedt and others for foreclosure Anna Madson vs C R Madson for divorce William Batt as administrator of John Batt estate vs F J Balgeman for 25000 damages in auto crash William Batt vs F J Balgeman damages 1434 Vern Batt by William Batt for 1000 auto damages Equitable Life vs George Ditsworth and others foreclosure Metropolitan Life vs George J Winkel and others foreclosure Francis DeBates executrix estate of L J DeBates vs James and Anna Beck note Lina Martinson vs Elling Martinson divorcee. Last filing date for September term is Friday September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Prudential Insurance Co
Edward Bierstedt
Anna Madson
C. R. Madson
William Batt
John Batt
F. J. Balgeman
Vern Batt
Equitable Life
George Ditsworth
Metropolitan Life
Geo. J
Vacation reflections on Nebraska and Iowa trip
The writer and family return Sunday night from a weeklong trip to the state fair and relatives in Nebraska. Despite car trouble, the vacation was splendid. They praise southern Iowa and Nebraska for green lawns and a good corn crop and commend the West Bend Journal for a splendid edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabr
Nebraska
Iowa
Journal
West Bend Journal
Thompson Editor Invades Northland Field Report from Muskies Quest
A courier letter from The Waiter and pals describes a northern fishing trip aboard a U S S Hand Powered Freighter. Muskies thrive in cold water as guides, rocks, and depths are mapped. Orville lands a 48 pound muskie on a 10 pound test. The crew jokes about muskies pairing, fishing sport, and travel to Lake Winnie with plans to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Paul
Spirit Lake
Tulsa
Iokla
Klemme
Norway
Kiemme
Deer
Beaver Lake
Lake Winnie
Foreclosures Initiated Across Banks in Winnebago
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U S has commenced 13 foreclosures for this term of court in Winnebago. Other lenders include Federal Land Bank of Omaha two, John Hancock Insurance one, Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank one, Metropolitan Life two, Travelers Insurance two, and Des Moines Joint Stock Land Bank one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
U. S
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
John Hancock Ins. Co
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank
Metropolitan Life
Travelers Ins. Co
Des Moines
Ringsted Names New Postmaster Nasby A. N. Anderson
Ringsted Editor Nasby A. N. Anderson, editor of the Ringsted Dispatch, became Ringsted's new postmaster last Friday replacing Mr. Ries who had held the job for fifteen years. Anderson had previously served as postmaster during Wilson's administration and is turning the Dispatch over to his son Ralph W. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
Nasby
A. N. Anderson
Ringsted Dispatch
Ries
Mr. Anderson
Wilson
Anderson
Dispatch
Ralph W. Anderson
Local social ties and farm work noted in Algona region
Doan News shows Dean Andrews plowing for Roy Hanen and Ross Buffington cutting corn for Roy Hansen. Families and neighbors gather for dinners and visits at Larkin club Mickey Mia meets Tuesday, Ted Hoovers visit Loyal Youngs, Franz Teeters host Rudolph Larsen, Mrs Larsen visits Titonka, and Clay County Fair attendance at Spencer with Buffingtons and Teeters. Several town residents ill or teaching in Buffalo Township while Christensen entertaining Burt guests and a three weeks trip home noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Andrews
Roy Hanen
Ross Buffington
Roy Hansen
Larkin Club
Mia
Clarence Christensen
Ted Hoovers
Youngs
Franz Teeters
Algona
Rudolph Larsens
Wm. Larsen
Titonka
Rudolph Larsen
Dale Struthers
Clay County Fair
Spencer
Vern Teeters
Dean Ald
Phil Buffington
Violet Slack
Horace Schenck
Titonia
Buffalo Township
Clarence Christensens
Alvin Andersons
Burt
Marie Christensen
Margaret
P. ©. Hansen
Song Lewis and Lloyd
Ernest
Freeport
Eugene Davis
Eldora
Marshalltown
Mel Falkenhainer Returns Home With Record Minnow Catch
Mel Falkenhainer arrived from Wisconsin with two muskie minnows, the larger at twenty four pounds. He caught five such minnows alone, a feat noted by locals at Cass Lake where some say an Indian guide aided him, as when he was a boy vacationing with berry patches and across the waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Falkenhainer
Wisconsin
Mel
Cass Lake
Algong
Des Moines
Sisters Marry Within Ten Days at Britt Free Church
Wesley correspondent reports Miss Adah Simpson and Arthur Larson wed September 2 at the Free church parsonage in Britt. Attended by Luella Simpson and Anton Pearson. A wedding dinner followed at the Simpson home. They depart for a two week Iowa trip to Ottumwa Selma Milton and Keosauqua then reside with Lena Larson on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Simpson
Arthur Larson
Free Church
Pasonage
Britt
Bernsten
Luella
Anton Pearson
Carson Simpson
Ottumwa
Selma
Milton
Keosauqua
Iowa
Lena Larson
Luella Simpson
Swan Pearson
Free Church Parsonage
Stanley Simpson
Grace Johnson
Wesley
Miss Anna Johnson Returns Home to Boone
Miss Anna Johnson and a Boone friend returned home from a summer visit in Alamo Texas to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Nels M Johnson. Johnson remains in Boone this week resuming her duties as home economics teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Johnson
Boone
Alamo
Texas
Nels M. Johnson
Miss Johnson
Wesley News World
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Aermit
Srs
Mary Fasbender
St. Benelet
Tington Township
Gartners
C. M. Gross
Elmer Willey
Shires
Philip Hargreaves
William Dodds
Hargreaves
Altwegg
Wm. Dodds
Wm. Altwegg
R. ©. Sage
Fred Geigel
W. C. Helter
Otto Laabs
Clydesdites
Seely Horse Co
Willis Cotton
Roosevelt
Clay County
Algona News
D. F. Coyle
Humboldt
Parsons & Coyle
Kossuth County
John Lentz
H. B. White
G. D. Shumway
Savory Hotel
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Thompson
Northland
Doan News
Council Proceedings
Wolfe
Sartor
Bonacker
Ie Thomas
Max Slevers
F. Callies
K & H Coop, Oil Co
H Ricklets Ce
John Wood Ae
H. Stott
Adamson
A. J. Lawler
Harry Sankey
Fred Baade
Hilbert Severeins
Johannes Wibben
Tonka Telephone Co
Moesting
Boykenated
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