East Half County Baseball Tournament This Week
Titonka High School faces the Wesley Bancroft winner at 3 pm Thursday in the East Half of the county tournament. Ledyard plays Laverne at 1 30 pm today. the championship decides Saturday at 2 pm. Wesley beat Titonka 6 0 last Tuesday as Bruns pitched and Lloyd no hit. Admission 5 10 20 cents per session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonia High School
Wesley-Bancroft
Ledyard
Laverne
Wesley
Burt
Titonka
Paul Bruns
Mike ‘Lloyd
Bart
Dayle Bart
Welcome Faculty Monday Evening Event Recap
A school PTA reception for teachers was held Monday evening with performances by Alice Reuchenreuther and a trumpet trio. Louis Bartlett showed home movies. Miss Dougan and L G Gartner spoke. treats were served. Students shared poetry, art, and bees study notes while noting birthdays and classroom activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Reuchenreuther
Miss Dougan
L. G. Gartner
Miss Thompson
Louis Bartlett
Doris Krantz
Betty Dreesman
Lawrence Miller
Interstate Salesman Suffers Peculiar Accident in Blue Earth
A. A. Roulter, longtime Interstate Power Co. salesman, fainted on a Blue Earth street two weeks ago, fractured his skull after falling to the sidewalk. He will remain confined to his home for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Roulter
Interstate Power Co
Titania
Blue Earth
Shorty
New York Dietician on Visit to Wesley Home
Miss Anna Wester of New York, a dietician at Fifth Avenue Hospital, is spending part of a month’s vacation at Wesley Home with her parents Mr and Mrs Emil Wester. Her sister Miss Lelia Wester, who also enjoyed a week’s vacation, has returned to Ames to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Anna Wester
New York
Emil Wester
Anna
Fifth Avenue Hospital
New York City
Lelia Wester
Ames
Hancock Schoolmasters Club Formulate Plans for Year
At a Hancock county schoolmasters club meeting in Britt on September 17 officers were chosen for the new school year: president M. Harder Goodell, vice president J M Gehrt Corwith, secretary and treasurer Supt Tweed Garner. The county basketball tournament dates were set for January 29 to February 1. Baseball tournament drawings list Crystal Lake bys, Klemme vs Corwith, Hayfield vs Kanawha, Woden by e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lake Bys
Klemme
Corwith
Hayfield
Kanawha
Woden
Algona Resident Mary Stewart Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Mary Stewart of Algona, 70 years a resident, died Sunday evening at her grandson M. W. Logs home after a brief illness. Born in Canada, she came to Town City by train 70 years ago and settled in Algona in a covered wagon. Her husband George Stewart died 41 years ago. They farmed many years in the St. Joe neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Mary Stewart
M. W. Logs
Canada
Town City
Al‘gona
George Stewart
St. Joe
Fall fashion colors and silhouettes from home agent Hicks
Home demonstration agent Mrs Ruth Seaton Hicks outlines fall wear trends with browns in gold to dark coffee, bayleaf greens, brights like paprika and ruby, and plum. hair, hats, and pompadour effects. slim dresses with long torsos, two piece outfits, padded shoulders fading, and pockets, fur trims, varied heel shapes, and long pearl necklaces as key accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Dolmant
Milady
Dr Colgan Visits Old Titanica Friends Monday
Dr. C. C. Colgan of Des Moines, former Titanica resident where his father ran a drug store later bought by W. J. Denton, spent Monday visiting old friends. He now works in oil fields and real estate, mainly in Oklahoma, after practicing dentistry in Titanica, Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Colgan
C. Ic. Colgan
Des Moines
Colgan
W. J. Denton
Clear Lake
Titanica
Oscar
Portland
Oregon
Norma Whitney
Quincy
Zara Aicher
Iowa City
Aicher
Oklahoma
Tlonka
Fort Dodge
First real killing frost hits September 26
The first true killing frost occurred Wednesday morning, September 26, with temperatures falling to 32 degrees. Some earlier frosts did little damage, aiding in stopping growth and drying corn, while others warn of soft corn in certain areas. Overall, most corn is expected to compare well with the ten year average.
American Legion Auxiliary News and Meeting Notice
The regular monthly afternoon meeting will be held at Ethel Johnson's home with Thora Cosgrove as co host on Friday Sept 27 at 2 30 p m A special program by the Algona unit includes a surprise number Lunch will be served and a social hour Eva Peterson Rehabilitation chairman requests a deck of playing cards three bright colored cushion covers magazines and carpet rags for Des Moines and Knoxville veterans hospitals Tune in to national convention broadcasts Sept 26 1 30 p m EDT on N B C red network and Sept 26 11 00 to 11 30 a m EDT Mutual Mrs Wm Corwith national president and Miss Margaret McBride Also Mary Young Membership chair and Esther Breen remind dues are due and urge members to pay Judith Ann Bonacker welcomed as an eligible at the home of Mr and Mrs Amos Bonacker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Johnson
Thora Cosgrove
Algona
Eva Peterson
Veterans
Des Moines
Knoxville
N.bjc
Red
Mutual
Wm. Corwith
Margaret McBride
George Heetland
Lakota
Mary Young
Esther Breen
Amos i Bonacker
Judith Ann’ Bonacker
Cresco Township Farmer Escapes Plowing Injury
Lloyd Martin a Cresco township farmer barely escaped injury when his tractor struck a rock while plowing a sweet clover field. Thrown between plow and tractor he was struck on the hip but saved by lifting the blade to avoid head impact as the machine lurched and stopped short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Lloyd Martin
Cresco
Mr. Martin
Martin
Marriage Licenses Issued in Kosuth County Listed
Marriage licenses issued in Kosuth county in recent days include Ruben Metzger 24 Elgin and Anna Keller 21 West Bend Wayne Douglas 19 and Reva Nelson 18 Algona Elmer Ostwald 29 Whittemore and Margdalena Zimmer man 22 Algona Louis Duer ner and Dorothy Shea both Springsfield Ill Corless Jennings 26 and Betty Rose Davis 18 Algona Anthony Jandl 25 Burt and Rosella Schroeder 18 Titanka Cecil Burtis 30 Denver Colo and Mary Jane Rahn 20 Ford Dodge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Ruben Metzger
Elgin
Anna Keller
West Bend
Wayne Douglas
Reva ‘Nelson
Algona
Elmer ‘Carl. Ostwald
Whittemore
Margdalena C. Zimmerman
Louis HH. Duerner
Legal
Dorothy L. Shea
Springsfield
Ill
Corle
To Sing or Not to Sing Community Meeting
Interested residents are invited to a schoolhouse meeting next Monday at 7 thirty about forming or joining a community chorus. Bring potential singers and spread the word to those who may not know about the gathering.
Annual Field Day Set For Sept 29 At Burt Farm
Kossuth County Conservation League hosts the sixth annual Field Day at the Klamp farm near Burt on Sunday September 29 drawing about twenty thousand outdoor enthusiasts from multiple states. Events include rifle pistol archery skeet trap and midget trap plus dog shows and parades with acts by Emil E Li ers troupe of trained otters. Governor Wil son to officiate flag raising with state junior and open midget trap championships and a special exhibition by Mr and Mrs Guy Zimmerman. Engraved medals and trophies for top scores, kids and dogs parade at 12 30 pm, 150 bird registered trap events, 100 target skeet and open non registered events with ammunition sold on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Conservation League
Klamp Farm
Burt
Emil E. Liers
Homer
Minn
George A. Wilson
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Guy Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Iowa
Gus Garvis
Des Moines
County Federated Clubs Meet at Swea City
The Kossuth county women’s federated clubs meet Tuesday at Swea City’s Methodist church with Lakota Fenton Ti tanka and Swea City clubs as hosts. Program includes a 11:00 business meeting luncheon at 12:00 and a 1:00 program of musical numbers featuring Mrs. Curtis Amen of Mason City on neighbors to the south, plus reviews of Democratic and Republican programs by Phillip Kohlhaas and Theo Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Swea City
Lakota
Fenton
Titanka
Curtis Amen
Mason City
Phillip Kohlhaas
Theo. Hutchison
Dog Rex to Receive Medal for Saving Herrick Family
Rex the dog of George Herrick of Bridgewater will be awarded a medal by the Pet Owners Research Foundation in New York for saving the Herrick family from a March blaze. Rex is also eligible for the canine hero of 1940 award to be announced later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
George Herrick
Bridgewater
Pet Owners’ ‘Research Foundation
New York
Herrick
Titonka Woman's Club Opens With Dinner and Program
Ti tonka Woman's Club holds its first meeting Thursday evening at the Burt Hotel with dinner. Carrie Tongerson and Ethel Reed lead roll call, Beth Miller presents the lesson "The Charm of True Friendship" from I Samuel XVIII XIX and XXII Samuel I, plus Emerson's Essay on Friendship. Marion Hoon leads the year’s study "Charm School."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Woman’s Club
Burt Hotel
Carrie Tongerson
Felts family plans annual Florida winter visit
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Felts and daughter Nina Ranck departed for Oelwein to visit another daughter Mrs. Peter Harvey. They will then travel to Rockledge Florida for the winter, continuing a pattern of wintering there for several years. The Felts own and operate an orange and grapefruit grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Felts
Florida
Wesley
Ben F. Felt
Nina Ranck
Oelwein
Peter Harverly
Rockledge
Felts
Honor Klenks On A Fifth Anniversary
One hundred fifteen friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs George A Klenk to honor their 45th wedding anniversary last Thursday. The decor featured garden flowers and a white and pale green wedding cake with a bride and groom topper. Mr and Mrs Lyle Mantor of Kearney Nebraska sent congratulations. Many out of town guests attended from Bancroft Lone Rock Eagle Grove Fenton Lakota and Blue Earth among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘A. Klenk
Lyle Mantor
Kearney
Nebraska
Lucille
Howard Blanchard
Blanchard
Laverne
Evelyn
Georgia Ann Angus
Eva M. Whitney
M. E. Warner
C. C. Smith
F. L. Pratt
Burt
Annie B. Ledic
Albert Thompson
Donny Jean
Bancroft
Ray H. Zunkel
Edw
Zunkel
Fenton
Larry Newbrough
Judith
Lone Rock
Harry McElroy
Eagle Grove
Byron Godfrey
Russel
Dlmore
Geo. Gallagher
Lakota
Gerald Ama
Family Reunion Honors Mrs Harringa Sr at Call State Park
A Sunday reunion near Algona at Call State Park honored Grandma Mrs John Harringa Sr for her 79th birthday with family from Kanawha Lakota and nearby towns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Harringa Jr Mrs Etta Uken Matt Geerdes Harm Harringa and others. A noon picnic followed by ice cream cake and a farewell lunch featured poems hymns gifts flowers and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harringa
John Harringa Sr
Call State Park
Algona
John Harringa i
John Harringa Jr
Ervin Schwartz
Ronald
Lakota
J Harm Harringa
Abbe Boekelman
Kobus Tjaden
Menno Dverding
Robert Kruse
Henry Bruns
Ewald Bruns
Calvin Schnucker
Ben Hopkes
George Swalve
Clarence Seefeld
Wm. Meyer
Pete Ubben
Carl K
Evelyn Willet Henry Korte Wed July 24 in Geneva Nebraska
Evelyn Willet daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Willet of Firth Nebraska married Henry Korte Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry Korte of Titonia July 24 in Geneva Nebraska Attendants were the bride’s sister and her husband Emal The bride attended Mirth High School and lived nearby three years She worked at Wilson cafe two years Korte attended Woden High School and works as a carpenter Congratulations are extended to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Willet
Henry Korte
Jess Willet
Firth
Nebraska
Henry Korte Jr
Titonia
Geneva
Emal
Mirth
Wilson Cafe
Korte
Woden High School
Kossuth District Court News Of The Week Highlights
Algona residents faced various charges in Kossuth district and justice courts. Marion Burbank was bound over on forgery for $1,000 bond and released. Gordon Schmidt paid a $3 fine for improper passing. Fred Klein paid 6 dollars and costs totaling 4.06 for intoxication. Hans Boderiuss of Bancroft received a 90 day jail term for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, with $500 appeal bond. Charles Steinberger of Blue Earth Minnesota was similarly punished, with 60 days served and remaining time suspended on good behavior, parole to sheriff Casey Loss at Algona. $500 appeal bond. County attorney L. A. Winkel summoned the grand jury for several criminal cases. Informations filed against O. Riddle for larceny by embezzlement, Chester Fitch for seduction, and Roy Henderson for intoxicated driving. A new divorce filing was Clarence Bogue versus Marguerite Bogue for cruel and inhuman treatment seeking custody of four children. Ernest Walter’s estate filed for probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Marion Burbank
Justice of Peace I Della Welter
Kossuth District Court
Gordon Schmidt
Fred Klien
Hans Boderiuss Bancroft
Fred Hudson
Pocahontas
Kongsuth District Court
Charles Steinberger
Blus Earth
Minnesota
Casey
A. Winkel
Grand Jury
O. ‘Riddle
Chester Fitch
Burt
Roy Henderson
Emmetsburg
Clarence Bogue
Marguerite Bogue
Ernest Walter
Woden Home Ec Class Honors Mothers Tea Event
The Woden home economics class hosted a tea for mothers, wives of school board members, and female faculty from 3:30 to 5 on Friday, Sept. 20. Tables featured sweet pea and red yellow dahlia centerpieces. menu included nut bread sandwiches and tea pastries. Guests included Mesdames Tindall, Buns, Fredrickson, Bode, Dirksen, Naser, Kurtzleben, Johnson, and Evelyn Podeiman, Lucille Anderson, Witthauer. Class members named: Jo Ann Tindall, Jo Ann Kurtzleben, Marie Renicker, Dorothy Benson, Zella Hicklin, Marjorie Buns, Agnes Schutter, Blanche Naser, Arlys Fredrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wioiden
Woden
Edna Mae Redfield
Marie Renicker
Arlys Fredrickson
Jo Ann Tindall
Agnés Schutter
Mesdames
W. L. Tindall
Herman ‘Buns
Theo
Fredrickson
John Bode
German and Buffalo Two Leaders At Zwiefel Home
Seventeen leaders and cooperators from German and Buffalo townships met with Mrs Hicks at Mrs Edw Zwiefel’s home for the first lesson of the major project The Farm Family and the World Today They studied family budgeting and related problems and discussed costs of distribution and its importance to producer and consumer The next meeting in Buffalo township will be at the homes of Mrs Harry Read Friday Mrs Robert Wang Friday Mrs Otto Walk Tuesday and Mrs Harl Zwiefel will set a later date for her group meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Hicks
Edw. Zwiefel
Buffalo Township
Harry Read
Robert Wang
Otto Walk
Harl Zwiefel
Likes Pair Mate Rice Remains Monticello Fair Pioneer
Rice, 90, of Monticello, attended the Monticello fair again this year. He is one of 36 men who donated 100 dollars each to start the fair years ago and is the only living member of that founding group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate Rice
Monticello
Mr. Rice
Blanket sale draws crowd at Eldora window
It Worked. Joseph Pearlman, Eldora, de Neves in really going out after business. In order to sell a number of blankets recently he wrapped one of his employees, Indianaly, and I placed here in the Window. Not only was a large crowd attracted but a number of blankets were sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pearlman
Eldora, de Neves
Indian Alyle
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Lavon Oesterreicher
Shirley Bruns
Twyliah Hamstreet
Home
New World
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Caoapont
Matadi
Congo River
LaVonne McColley
Jimmy Slayden
Shirley
Sharon
Puff
Interstate
Kossuth
American Legion Auxiliary
Honor Klenks
Kossuth District and Justice Court News OF the Week
Zwiefel
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