Local clubs and society events in Ringsted area
Vicinity notes list studies and discussions at the Study Club and Peruvian topics, the Minde lodge hosts a scherzenzel evening with high and low scores, and Legionaires share a bridge party. Wedding attendance, friendships, and visits recur as many Ringsted residents socialize at homes, clubs, and churches through the week. Notable deaths include Carl Petersen of Seneca with services in Ringsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Lowenberg
Peru
Bolivia
Ecuador
Ralph Andersen
C .L. Weisbrod
H. C Mortensen
Scherwenzel
Fred Pettersen
Albert Nielsen
Nels Jacobsen
Chris Skow
Legionaires
C. T. Windrath
Nels Nelsen
Norman Woods
W. P. Kearns
Peter B. Pedersen
Nels J. Nelsen, Jr
T. Windrath
Ralph Anderson
Algona
Ervin Henriksen
T. B. Petersen
al Fink
Carl Benson
Boyd Anderson
Sheldon
Jes Anderson
Knud Thomsen
Waterloo
J. N. Hoien
Alvilda Baxter
Waverly
8. C. Hosen
Chris . Jorgensen
Broken ‘Bow
Neb
A.ahsersen
Jorgensen
Ringsted
Anna Johnson
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
H. J. Henriksen
A. E. Rave
Carl P. Petersen
Seneca
Jack Creek Homemakers Plan Meeting at M J Tindall Home
The January 29 gathering will be hosted by M J Tindall in Jack Creek with Farm Bureau leaders and members from Des Moines and nearby communities attending. The note lists many local residents visiting, baby announcements, showers, and upcoming weddings with names of hosts and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Tindall
Aefternoon
Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Kenneth Harding
Farm Bureau
K. H. Randa
Joe Oakes Jr
Mary Allen Bosold
John E. Klingbeil
Grover
Fred Kruse
Lee Moore
Coper
John Paugh
Raymond Anderson
John
Harold Lowenberg
B. Nielson
Seneca
Odus Paugh
Vernon Anderson
Estherville
Epidemic of Cold Symptoms Adverts Mention 666 Remedies
An old advert promotes 666 products including liquid tablets salve and nose drops claimed to relieve cold symptoms the first day. The item reads like a quick curing claim from a period catalog or newspaper ad.
Claire Andersons Fifth Birthday Observed At Home
Claire Anderson, five, celebrated at home with guests including Mrs. Ruth Cayley and Mrs. Eckhart. Lunch was served and gifts given. An oyster supper followed hosted by Mr and Mrs William Workins with several couples attending. The Community church young people held their monthly meeting in the annex with Rev Day and Mrs Day chaperoning. Ralph Miller presided and Ralph McKean led lessons and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Anderson
Paul Anderson
Mer
George Kable
Norma and
Sands
A. &. Osell
Tommy
Jerry
Claire
Ruth Cayley
A. Rs. Eckhart Niisen
Mrs. Anderson
William Workins
W. G. Meilwraith
James
Geo. Jorgenson
George
Young Peoples Organization
Community Church
C. L. Day
Ralph Miller
Joyce Evans
Lois McKean
Lee Hall
Robert Griffith
Ralph McKean
Lawrence Evans
George Jorgenson
Winter Wilt Hit Lakes Hard In 1940 41
State fishery staff at the Pike Hatchery in Orleans warn the winter of 1940-41 will be among the worst for fish. A Nov 10 storm stirred lakes badly, then ice formed, hurting fish life. Oxygen tests guide precautions as lakes like Spirit Lake work to prevent wholesale losses with open channels and shallow holes to admit oxygen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Silver Lake
Lake Park
Spirit Lake
Co. E. Arnold
The
Conservation Commission
County 4-H Electrification Contest Announces Scholarships
Emmet County youths may compete in a national rural electrification contest with six $200 college scholarships. Winners receive trips to the 20th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. county winners earn gold medals where participation exceeds five. Details from County Agent Balkema list scoring, eligibility, and sponsors including Westinghouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
M. A. Balkema
Chicago
Balkema
County Farm Bureau
Iowa State College
United States Department of Agriculture
National Committee On Boys’ and Girls’ Club
Illinois
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Pittsburgh
Weekend Visit Recalls Ringsted Teacher and Local Treats
Miss Virginia Hill from Ringsted spent the weekend at the Dr. H. D. Mereness home after teaching there on Friday evening. Various snacks were served including daisy cups Eskimo pie nabisco wafers and hot chocolate to the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hill
Ringsted
Snapshot tips for home photography settings
The article discusses using home spaces as picture settings. It suggests spots like fireplaces stairway landings and chairs as ideal backdrops. It explains lighting tricks with windows doors and photo bulbs for day and night shots and shares a sample effect of a French door used as a window.
AAA Official Says Benefits Are Greater For Farms
Spencer Times reports AAA official statements on 1941 AAA program income scenarios for Emmet and Clay county farmers. County Chairman Harry Madsen explains four example farm setups showing incomes under compliance and overplanting versus corn dominance, highlighting regular crop rotation and harmony with livestock farming to boost overall income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Times
Emmet
Estherville
AAA
Clay County
Harry Madsen
Madsen
Corn Loans Names and Amounts by Farmer List
A roster of farmers with loan amounts listed beside each name, including Fred Martin 59841 981 and William Hinz 691.70 970, with many others such as Joseph Hassel 1334.68 2188 and Anton Ricke 486.17 797. The record shows numerous individuals and corresponding loan figures across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu. Martin
Fred
Hinz
William
Hassel
Joseph
Ricke
Anton
Richards
Gerald
Schultz, A H
Ashland, Lyle
Boicourt
Orval
Mikaelsen
Hans
Mortensen
Victor
Williams
Porter A
Wilson
Ralph EB
Clymer
Chas
Askeland
Herman
Davidson
A. S
Noss, Juliaa
Harding
Kenneth
Opsal
Otis
McKean
Raymond
DeWall, H. A
Hanson, John
Howell, Harry
Schauberger, Wm
Questad
Adolph
Rankin
J. W
Anderson, Lawrence
Nielsen, Soren
Neppl
Henry
Bont, G. Reese
Titonka Couple Killed Friday Near Cylinder
Mr and Mrs Edward Rike of Titonka were fatally injured when their car collided head on with a semi trail er on highway 18 near Cylinder 15 miles south of Ringsted Friday afternoon January 17. Mrs Rike died minutes after from a skull fracture and mangled arm. Mr Rike died later at Emmetsburg hospital from a compound skull fracture and mangled arm. He was 60 and she 65. They were returning from a visit with their daughter in South Dakota. The truck was driven by Melvin Johnson of Mason City for Neil Garrison of Mason City, driving west and east respectively. Icy pavement was believed to have caused the crash. Double funeral services were held Tuesday in Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rike
Titonka
Highway 18
Cylinder
Ringsted
Rike
Emmetsburg
South Dakota
Melvin Johnson
Mason City
Neil Garrison
Manson City
Johnson
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of FAT
An advocacy for Kruschen weight loss promises a 30 day plan to shed fat. It claims a half teaspoon in hot water each morning activates organs, reduces hunger, and results in dramatic physical changes with a money back guarantee.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
G. C. Pedersen
Armstrong
Petersen
Chilldren
Fenton
Floyd
Ft. Dodge
Clarence
Fred Johnson
Elmer Dobbins
James Petersen
Dobbins
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
St. John’s
St. Paul's
Paul Spellman
Belle Plaine
Spellman
Fred Plenge
Hans Scott
Fort Dodge
V. E Horn
Women’s Relief Corps
Harold Quinn
Freeborn
Minn
N. N. Holen
Walt Glassnapp
L. A. Petersen
JACK
Amos Sevold
Amos Hanson
Odean
John Klingbeil Jr
Paul Glassnap
Rose
Rochester
Glassnapp
Werner Glassnapp
Michael
Rose Glassnapp
Marie Holte
Carl Holte
Graettinger
George Nielson
K. Randa
Miss Holte
R. Nelson
John E. Klingbiel
Joe Hassel
Ed Peterson
J. Halverson
Jack Creek
John Bosold
Joe Hassél
Jeris E. Jensen
Harry Wahldieck
Chris Lastine
Marinus Paulson
Andrew Hanson
W. E. Lemaster
Earl Summers
W. Clause
J. H. Nielson
Robert Corke
E. C. Corderman
Dennis Henricksen
Beryl Corderman
Sirl Nelson
Wallingford
O. E. Minchelson
Joe Spillde
Esther Gansnour
John KE. Klingbiel
Jerry Summers
L. Buddy
Mountain Grove
A. Tomlinson
Kate Meyers
V.R
America
Reed and Gorgas
Simarcrox
Groeat Foundations
Khke Insurance
Sea Mena Rny
Dolliver
Feen-A
Cire Snapshot Guild
Ndown Pictures
Sentinels
Nature
Jewey
Doans
G. T. Tostenson
Lydia
Hollywood
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