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Local Happenings In Algona And Nearby Areas
W A Kerr was a business visitor to Algona. Mr and Mrs Cox of Fort Dodge visited Myr and Mrs Joe Orvis. Frank Eddy went to Des Moines to bring back a Willy's Knight and an Overland. Miss Myrtle VanVelter resigned from Balaton post office and returned home. County Treasurer Frank Wood and E H Hanson went to Des Moines for a pleasure trip. County Agent Radabaugh traveled to Madigan county and later Storm Lake for a county agents district conference. Firemen rescued Shorty Wilhover after a fall in the river. Harold Anderson and others left for Milltown Wisconsin to visit relatives. Fred Ehlers expands stock at new wholesale location south of the Vindicator and Republican. Gasoline falls to 24.1 cents. kerosene 14.4 cents. Several residents and visitors arrive or depart for visits in Spirit Lake, Sioux City, Arnold's Park, Estherville, and other towns. Mr. Briggs and Mr. Wallace of Superior visit for business. Various locals and travelers frequent area shops, parks, and hotels amid weather and travel notes.