Local News From Algona And Area Visitors
M P Haggary of Algona visited Tuanky on business. Gerhard Onken and family of Manson stayed with George Onken and Gerhard is his nephew. We attended the Gray County fair in Spencer last Friday where editors from north Iowa and southern Minnesota were luncheon guests and seated in the grandstand. Mrs Frank Pruisman Jr returned home from an Algona hospital after hip fracture in early April. At 77 she walks with a cane or crutch and has shown notable recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Haggary
Algona
Tuanky
Gerhard Onken
Manson
George Onken
Gerhard
George
Spencer
Gray County Fair
The
Fair Association
Iowa
Minnesota
Frank Pruisman Jr
Algona Hospital
Prussman
Social notes from Algona and vicinity continue
Local residents visit relatives in Luverne and Arnolds Park while reports describe social gatherings, guests at homes, and church activities. Open pheasant season announced for November with both Hungarian birds on the same dates. Agricultural fairs feature prize hogs and ribbons for John Swanson and Bert Geerdes, plus ongoing home improvements and travel to Spencer and Mason City.
Cough and Cold Remedies in Various Forms Promoted
An advertisement touts Coo Liver Oil in liquid tablets capsules and drops along with numerous cough and cold remedies. It also highlights super creamed homemade ice cream sherbet and related products available in cones cups packages and bulk.
Local social notes from Algona area residents
W J Denton druggist Mrs BH 8 Waples of Jefferson Iowa visiting at Rev W L Patterson home. Mr and Mrs Milton Pendergast Coulter visited his parents. Glen Miller helped G G Pefferman farm near Bancroft while they traveled to Council Bluffs. Howard French Abbe Winters and Mark Bacon left for Leech Lake Minnesota fishing trip. Mrs C V Pendergast entertained at bridge. high wins to Mrs John Fisher. Dr R C Ball learned Harold Crow was killed in an accident in Denver after visiting Ball family. Birthday Club honored Mrs Wm Batt with quilt tying. Lunch served at Intermill Cafe. Stella Peterson baked birthday cake. Sixteen Women’s Club members attended Algona Women’s Club opening luncheon. speaker was Mrs Max Mayer of Des Moines. Attendees listed including Mrs Mary Oesterreicher and Mrs EB Waples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waples
Jefferson
Iowa
W. L. Patterson
Milton Pendergast
Eon
Coulter
W. Pendergast
Glen Miller
G. G. Pefferman
Bancroft
Council Bluffs
Howard French
Abbe Winters
Mark Bacon
Leech Lake
Minnesota
C. V. Pendergast
Bridge
John Fisher
Miller Nelson
Rickless
Intermill Cafe
R. C. Ball
Harold Crow
Ray Crow
Denver
Colorado
Wmi. Batt
Local pantry items list drives quick shopper refresh
A compact listing shows McLaughlin’s Kept Fresh coffee in 1 lb tins, Red Hen molasses in 18 oz cans, Manchester A’s sorted cookies in 2 lb portions, Tommy Tucker pancake flour in 3 lb bags, suggesting a midweek stock-up.
Local Social and Obituary Notes From Nashua and Algona
Mrs W Hametreap and daughter TwyHah return to Iowa City with Watson to continue studies. Eddie Boyken Carl H Callies back from Leech Lake Minnesota after a three day fishing trip they report forty fish. Mr and Mrs Louis Gutknecht of Hudson visited Mrs Badje and family last week. Mrs Gutknecht is daughter of Mrs Badje. Mrs Mary Snittger of Wellsburg, Badje guest last week. Pete Tobin brother in law of Mrs J D Breen and W S Cosgrove dies in Algona. The Tobines moved from Nashua to Algona recently after many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. &. Hametreap
TwyHah
Iowa City
Watson
Eddie Boyken
Carl H
Callies
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Ang
Louis Gutknecht
Hudson
Sevenal
C. Badje
Gutknecht Js
Tobine
Nashua
Algona
Portland Area Social Notes and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Paul Krueger and family visited the Lloyd Bartlett home on Thursday evening. Miss Maxine Wolfe of Carroll Iowa returned home after two weeks with her parents. The Portland Progress Club met with Mrs Ralph Carnie as hostess. A 7 pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Roscoe Stewart on Sunday evening. Ladies from the area attended a pest nuptial shower at Lone Rock for Mrs Everett Hanna. A new silo was built on the Eunice Moore place. Mr and Mrs G C Hood and family with Mr and Mrs S G Collicott plus two sons visited the Field Day near Bancroft with the Oppelt family for a picnic. Tom Trenary Monet Trunkhill and J M Trunkhill returned from South Dakota with cattle. Shirley Wolfe had her tonsils removed last Thursday. Maridith Appelgate returned home after a visit with grandparents near Algona. Mr and Mrs Henry Schick and family spent Tuesday with Victor Appelgate. Mrs Mary Govern and family were guests at John Govern’s Bancroft home. Vernon Smith is ill. Mrs Clapsaddle hosted the Sewing Club. A large group attended Wield Day near Bancroft. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bartlett and family visited August Bauman in Lakota on Sunday. Geo Hicks, after visiting daughter Mrs Victor Fitch and sister Mrs John Koestler, returned to Gordon Nebraska. The Four Corner Social Club met with Mrs Chas Phelps. Mrs Bernard Phelps assisted. Seven ladies attended. Darlene and Iva Marie Brayton spent Sunday with Ed Wolfe. Henry Nelson was surprised for his birthday by friends from several towns. Sophia Schipull of Burt visited Lucille Bartlett. Mr and Mrs Fred Henken and Mr and Mrs Harry Rickless traveled to Minnesota Tuesday and plan to return Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEE C
Peddergast Elitett
Helen Johneon
Wesley
W. J. Denton
Mawrice Fell
T. A. Dunmirs
Harold Miller
Sioux City
Anha Grace Blakley
Rosemary Bacon
Verna Bacon
Merlyn Teebrand
Interlaken
Roy Farrington
Lora Mae
Montgomery
Robert Clemans
Frank Newville
Mason City
Carrie Vought
Dike
J.C. Newville
Marshall Friest
Eon Donald
Swea City
Miller
J. E.keil
Len Callies
Wayne Miller
Etta ‘Stohr
Titonia
Hutchins
Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church
J. J. Harme
J. A. Harms
And
Myrs
R. Al.krantz
Doris
Marion
Kenneth
Clifford Krantz
Lydia Koestler
Burt
Vernon Kendall
Gilmore City
Geo, Lanning
Bessie Tryon
Jean Maxine
Stanley
Tallulah
Louisiana
Fred Rethsamen
Iowa State College At
Ames
Dorothy Peterson
Clarke Miller
Arthur Boyken
Henry Schrader
Rosella
Harry Schrader
Richard ‘Swalve
Watertown
South Dakota
North Towa
Misg-Idy Sachau
Kanawha
Titonka
Louise Sachau
Chicago
Myrtle
John Swanson
Spencer
Green Mountain
George Breen
H. A. French
H. M. Potter
Brooks
Bob Larson
R. C. Ball
Marie Amesbury
Algona
Earl Stott
Bert Geerdes
H. W. Irlbeck
Templeton
Town
Geerdes
Clay County Fair
Kossuth
Hie Herd
Paul Krueger
Lloyd Bartlett
Maxine Wolfe
Carroll
Iowa
Ed Wolfe
Portland
Lone Rock
Everett Hanna
Eunice Moore
G. C. Hood
S. G.collicott
William Oppelt
Lake City
Bancroft
Tom Trenary
Monet Trunkhill
J. M. Trunkhill
Shirley Wolfe
Maridith Appelgate
Henry, Schick
Victor
Clapsaddle
Sewing Club
Wield
Lakota
Geo. ‘Hicks
Victor Fitch
John Koestler
Gordon
Nebraska
Four Corner
Chas. Phelps
Bernard Phelps
Darlene
Iva Marie Brayton
Ed Wolfe’s
Henry Nelson
Manford Paulson
Hllendale
Minn
Lou Hansen
Will Hansen
Klemme
Chris Christensen
Britt
Koppen ‘Bros
Herbert Nelson
Eon
Titanka
Lewis Larsen
Martin Larsen
Sophia ‘Schipull
Lucille Bartlett
Fred Henken
Harry Rickless
Minnesota
Planting Bulbs In Late September At Iowa State College
May plant many flower bulbs in late September and October for bright springs. Advices include drainage, using well rotted manure, deep cultivation, and proper depth for different bulb types. Planting at same depth creates a mass blooming effect. Kerosene spray reduced dandelions on central campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J .B. Wingert
Iowa State College Extension Horticulturist
Iowa
Iowa State College
Swea City Adopts Itinerant Vendor Ordinance and License
Swea City council adopted an ordinance governing peddlers prohibiting street vending without mayoral discretion. The measure raises the license to 50 per day and allows complaints from adjoining property owners if a nuisance is created on private property. Sheriff Loss halted an itinerant auctioneer selling paint and hardware after complaints of fraudulent goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea
Casey Loss
Arthur Cogsley
Linca City
Stroebel Brothers
Lakota
Soil for House Plants and Pasture Advice
Soil for house plants requires a potting mix of three parts loamy soil one part well rotted manure and one part sand. Extension horticulturist J. B. Wingert notes this recipe and adds a tip on keeping weeds mowed to boost pasture yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wingert
Towa Sate College
Saya
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Titonka Savings Bank
Red
White
Cannister
I. G. A. Jello
Rollin
County Fair Brand
Bologna
Callies Bros
W. J. Denton Druggist
Keil’s
McLaughlin’s
Manchester
Heinz and
Keil’s Food
Tommy Tucker
Portland News
Crisco
Bonacker
Food Market
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