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The Algona Upper Des Moines from Algona, Iowa • Page 6

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v'? L-. 6-Alg6rtd Oa.) Ufret Mdlrtftl Thursday, Mfifeft 12,1959 18 Months Road Job In Liberia For Algona Man An Algona woman, Mrs Flor-l ehw Bwtterfield, has a husband who left her Wednesday, and excepting for the 18 months separation entailed, she is happy about it The husband, George, 40, signed and 18-monlh-contract to do road construction in Liberia, Africa. Notification of the acceptance for the job came from the Raymond Concrete Construction Co. only, three days before Mr Butterfield was supposed to leave. He.

had answered a help-wanted ad in a newspaper and after the acceptance message came, he still had to get a physical report, have his glasses checked, and get a good-conduct certificate from the sheriff. Mrs Butterfield said everybody concerned was most cooperative and she took him to Des Moines Wednesday (March 4) just ahead of the big blizzard to board a plane for New York City. The trip from New York to Africa will alsio be by air. Pay for the job according to Mrs Butterfield, is excellent. If he signs for 18 month, which he did.

there is practically no income tnx involved. A small living expense is to be'taken out of his pay-check and the rest sent home. College for the two Butterfield daughters, Georgia and Mary Jan, is financially assurred. At present Mary Jane is a freshman in the local high school, Georgia is In college in South Carolina and Mrs Butterfield is employed as bookkeeper at the Modern Dry Cleaners here. Butterfield worked for the Everds road construction company here until three years ago.

Then he worked on the superhighway in South Dakota and on a job in Wyoming. More recently he has been employed by the Ditsworth Co. at Bancroft. Mr Butlerfield took along ample photographic materials. He hopes to take many colored slides so that he can share his experiences in the strange land with his family and friends.

Moiher-Daughler A Mother and Banquet Daughter banquet was held Tuesday beginning at 6:30 at the First Baptist church. Mrs Margaret'Roberts, of Spencer was guest speaker and the rest of the program was- as follows: Toastmistress, Winona Laws, "Welcome to Mother." Table grace by Mrs Glenn Discoe, Group singing, "Recognition of Mothers by Patty Priebe. Sharon Egel, Jean Keith, Margaret Keith, Joyce Reibhoff, Mary Jarte Butterfield and Joyce Oppheim who presented a "Patchwork Quilt of Memories," the "Quilt" being the theme and base for decorations. Solo by LoU Barnes. Algona Woman's Club The Woman's Club will meet Monday evening, March 16, at 7:30 at the Farm Bureau building.

The progratm will include a report, "Spotlifeht on Iowa's Education" by 'Mrs Fred federation news by Hofmaster and muvsic on the uto- harp by Mary StauVdt. Plum Creek Homemakers Plum Creek Homemakers "met Feb. 25 at the home of Mrs Claude Seely. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Wayne. Keith, Mrs Berle Pricbe and Mrs Martha Drager.

Devotions were led by Mrs Schmidt. The extension lessons were given by Mrs Garman and Mary Sfaudt; Mrs Duane Mawdsley had charge of recreation. Next meeting will be March 25 at the home of Mrs Hollis Benschoter. Newcomers Club Newcomers club held their monthly meeting March 3 at the Legion Hall with Mrs Warren Brokaw presiding. Two new members were welcome into the club, namely Mrs Gerald Melealf and Mrs Vernon Brauer.

Hostesses were Mrs Wayne Johnson, Mrs Margaret Taylor and Mrs Ed Crawford. The next meeting will be held at the Municipal Airport, March 17. Mrs Kenneth Parrish gave A farewell catxl party Monday evening for Mrs Gene FauMicK who is leaving for Calilorftia to iriake her home. Four tables were in olay and the honored was we- with a farewell gilt. High score prize was won by Mrs Wil liam Bestenlehner and secxmd high prize went to Phil mond.

Mrs J. B. Harris also gave a coffee Tuesday morning Sot Mrs Gene Faulstich who, with her husband are moving to California. Ol Honor The Degree of Honor Lodge met Mohday evening, Mar. 2 at the Moose Hall for a 6:30 pot luck, which was followed the regular business meeting at 8 p.m.

Everyone enjoyed the delicious food brought by the members. Next meeting will be the party Monday evening, Mar. 16 at the home of Vi Douglas, assisted by Mary OlSoni Sylvia Garman and Be Lynk. Den Mothers Meet Mrs Ernest Hutchison, Cub Scout Den entertained the mothers of the lads at a coffee Monday afternoon. Guests were Mrs Leland Brown, Mrs Joe Elbert, Mrs Vic Friders, Mrs Lewis Gilbrlde, Mrs Perry Lowman and Mrs Clifford Teeter.

The mothers were joined by the members after school and remained to attend the meeting. Union M-D Club The Union Township Mothers and Daughters Club will meet March 12 at the home of Julia Taylor at Algona. The program will be a talk by Irene Nitchals. Co-hostesses are Ada Hofius and Frances Dodds. Plum Creek Woman's Club The Plum Creek Woman's club met at the home of Elsie Willrett on Jan.

14. The next-meeting was held on Mar. 11 at the Center schoolhouse with Mrfl Corinne Gabrielson as hostess. Four Corners Club The Four Corners Mothers and Daughters club will meet Thursday, March 12, with Mrs Cecil Bjustrom who will be assisted by Mrs Orville Holdren. There will be election of officers.

Surgery On Home Vieit iftkftiA of Albtti E. ffittlilt will be happy fo Siepwaitd Hiile permitted id end at lUwsie. cenlly utidewefll bfUfi.tttff fiery ai Rochester, nicely and since March fifif was her sixth bitthday Wig allowed to spend if at home with the rett of they had io ttlurfi to ester on Monday tot treatment. Y- Lions Plan Day For Sight Fund Algona Lions Club will take over station KLGA for its annual Lions Den Day, April 1st. Prpeeeds from the day be for the Lion's Sight Fflnfl td aid needy people in receiving new vision whether it be glasses or cornea transplant.

Chairman of the drive is Phil Diamond. Chairman ol the finance committee is Jack Makeever with Oliver Carlson and Ken Strahorn. Card Club Hostess Mrs William Carney entertained her card club members Wednesday afternoon. The previous week they met with Mrs Arthur Jackman, i Mrs Winkel Hostess Mrs L. A.

Winkel entertained her card club members Wednesday afternoon Elbow Broken In 3 Places Tommy (Tucker) Schiltz, year-old son of Herbert Schilte, farmer north of Bancroft is itt the Estherville hospital. Tommy was helping his father grind' feed on the farm about 6 p.m. Monday when he fell against the drive belt on the grinder. His right arm was broken in three his father said. He was taken to the Estherville hospital, where a physician told Schiltz the break below the elbow- would have to be operated on.

Schiltz said he didn't know how the accident happened. He assumed the boy slipped. Jack Hatten, an eighth grader, at St. John's, broke his wrist during a phys ed class. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Hatten.

Hire New Manager manager of an elevator in Rockfbrd'for therpast 10 years, has been hired- manager of Swea City Farmers' elevator. He has nbt yet taken over duties, according to Cecil Thoreson, president of the elevator board. Lee Alward's resignation, as local manager was effective Feb. 25, Thoreson The following described property will be sold at auction usual manner at the farm located 4 miles west of Algona on McGregor St. blacktop, and one mile south; orlVi mUe south and 5 miles east of Whittemore, on Thursday, March 19 SALE STARTS 1:30 P.

M. MACHINERY fi Ford Tractor. Cultivator For Ford, with Front 20' Massey Harris Disc, Near New. 1 New Idea 4-Wliee! Wagon with Steel Flare Box. 1 Electric Wheel Wagon with Wood Flare Box.

1 4-Wheel rubber tire Trailer with Flat Rack. 16' Marshalltown Field Cultivator. Broy Hill 2-Wheel Field Sprayer complete, New in 1958. I.H.C. 4-Bar Rubber Tire Side Rake.

Huber Tractor, Starter and Lights, Good condition. New Idea No. 12 Trqctor Spreader. 7'Mounted'Mower for Ford. 4 Row Oliver Cornplanter with Fertilizer attachments.

Allis Chalmers Roto Baler. Mounted 2 Row Corn Planter for Ford. 2-P I.H.C, Cornpicker. 40' John Deere Elevator and Hoist. PERMS? QASK, Wo property removed until settled 2-16" Oliver Raydex Plow on Rubber.

2-14" Mounted Plow for Ford. Mounted Cordwood Saw for Ford Tractor. 12' Mounted Disc for Ford Tractor. Mounted 2 Section Rotary Hoe for Ford Tractor. Horn Fordraulic Manure Loader for Ford.

8' Kovar Spring Tooth. 4 Section Drag and Evener. Endgafe Seeder. Belt Pulley and Tire Chains for Ford Tractor. 300 Gallon Gas Barrel, Stand Hose and Nozzle.

Other Numerous Items. CONSIGNED 2 Row Cornplanter, Ford Mountings. AC Power Take Off Combine. Manufactured 4 Row Cultivator, 1955 2 Ton Chevrolet Big 6 Truck With Combination Stock and Grain Box and Rebuilt Gravel Box, 2 Speed rear axle, Near New Good Tires, and Recently Overhauled. Not Responsible For Accidents.

RAY SAYS PERFECT, lAstift 1 9 K''' LEAN 9-10 CUT and WRAPPED FOR YOUR LOCKER PORK LOIN tb. TENDERLOIN END PORK ROASTS OR HoRMEL's LB; ALL MEAT MINCED 39c HORMEL'S ALL MEAT FRANKS 49c HOHMEL'S FT. DODGE SLICED BACON LB, 49c ELBERTA PEACHES Cantedina No. Cans In Syrup Cans For Mayflower Crushed PINEAPPLE 7 Oz. Can lOc DES MOINES BLEACH Gallon 39c Party Queen Refrig.

Jar STUFFED OLIVES 37c JACK SPRAT COLORED OLEO 5 Lbs. $1 Mayflower Light MEAT TUNA 5 Cans $1 Alaska Fisherman SALMON 1 Lb. Tin 39c 7 Monarch Shortening Pure Vegetable Maine Oil SARDINES 9c Can MAZOLA OIL Quart 49c TOMATO CATSUP Hunfs 14 Oz. Bottle 3 For 49c Dole 32 Oz. Can PINEAPPLE And GRAPEFRUIT JUICE 4 For 89c INSTANT COFFEE 1 Folger's 6 Oz.

Jar 79c Swift's IVi Lb. Can SPAGHETTI And MEAT BALLS 39c TOMATO JUICE Hunt's 46 Oz. Cans Cans For Sturgeon Bay No. 2 Can RED PITTED CHERRIES 4 Cans $1 Flavor Kist Jumbo CREME SANDWICH COOKIES While They Last Reg. $1.19 Uncle Tom's FRUIT CAKE 2 Lb.

Tin 79c JACK SPRAT FLOUR Free 5c Coupon In Each Bag 5 Lbs. 39c SPECIAL ON FROZEN FOODS Starkist TUNA PIES Cremette MAC CHEESE DINNER Banquet CHICKEN BEEF OR TURKEY PIES BOOTH ROUND BREADED SHRIMP 49C REGULAR 98c BORDENS ICE CREAM GAL. ALL FLAVORS EXTRA FANCY HARD YELLOW Bananas LBS. SEA PAK FISH STICKS for BOOTH FANCY FROZEN STRAWBERRIES LB. SNO-BOY CARROTS Jumbo 2 Lb.

Bag CRISP RADISHES Large Cello Bag.

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