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The Algona Upper Des Mothes, Algona, Iowa, Dec. 7, 1939 FARM CHORUS TO PRACTICE, DEC. 13 Dec. 13 is the date set for the only rehearsal in December of the newly organized Farm Women's chorus, and will be held at the Algona high school building. Regular rehearsals after Jan.

1 will be the second and fourth Wednesdays of cach month, The first practice will be held at Bancroft the second of the month at Plans are underway for a spring trip. nnd a three-part song is to be presented at the' first public appenrance of the chorus at the annual farm bureau meeting to be held early in January at Titonka. Mrs. V. K.

Rising is director of the is group, and accompanist. Mrs. Paul Chairman Kriethe Burt of the chorus group is Mrs. Calvin Schmuker of German township, while Mrs. James Nyman of Bancroft is secretary and trensurer and Mra.

Rouhen Lutter of Grant township is publicity chairman. Union Twp. Guests Union: Guests Inst Sunday at the turkey dinner nt the Frank Thompson home were Mrs. Carrie Blossome. Miss Jennie Thompson of Burt.

Henry Thompson of Californin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leason and daughter. Mary Carol and Mrs. Olson.

Mrs. Thompson's mother, Mrs. Mame Holius and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Elston and family of Gilmore City, Mrs.

Mary Newman, mother of Mrs. Jag. Brophy and Helen Domayer were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas.

Brophy. Old Time Resident Dies in Estherville Union: The Gould family received word last of the sudden passing of Mrs. Mary Mathews of Estherville, who submitted to an operation and failed to survive. She is a sister of the late Ben Gould and la the third member of the family to pass away this past year. There are two sisters remaining.

Mrs. Fred Ramus and another in California and also AL brother. She was 65 years old. Those attending from here were Albert and Kenneth Gould, Mr. and Jens Sorenson and Mr.

and Mirs. Keith Strayer of Irvington. The funeral was Tuesday afternoon in Estherville with burial nt Livermore. Chris Alts Hosts At Week End Visit Union: Visitors over the week end home were Mrs. A.

15. Rinkenberger, son Marlyn and Morris. Ralph McDowell daughters, Irene, and Esther of ot Fairbury, also Will Rinkenberger and daughtres, Mae and Pearl and St. Hilaire, Minn. Ail were enroute to to visit relatives and attend the Ilve stock show at Chicago.

10 Couples 'Warm Up' New Swea City House Swea City: Ten couples gathered for nhouse warming at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Anderson. Monday evening.

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0. GUIDE TO XMAS MAILING A Chriatmas Shoppers malling released the Algonn postoffice may help those planning to send gifts to distant points. To secure best handling, and to see that parcels get there not later than A. Dec. 23rd.

the following sending dates from Algona should be observed. Pacific Coast states -Dec. 15-17th. Western states -Dec. 16-10th.

Southwestern states -Dec. 16- 19th. Near Western states. -Dec. 17- 20th.

Southern states Dec. 17) 20th. Eastern states Dec. 17-20th. Neighboring states.

18- 20th. For places in Iowa. parcels should he mailed not later than Dec. 20th. To be safe, insure packages, as the rates are very tow.

Do not wait until the last minute to mail. Do it early, and avoid the rush. The Man About Town Says Pago Eddie Anderson. One superlative fent of side-stepping, stiffarming, dodging and open field running on the library lawn, semilighted field, the night of the feather party at the Legion hall by Frank Vera ny be went after turkey on the lawn. And all the time a quacking duck in one arm amazed at the maneuvers.

Nanny Bruns placed two chickens in sack in the ice box at the A. P. store Saturday night for his girl friend. After work he gave the sack to the girl friend who in turn it home. Sunday morning the girl's mother, with company to dinner in mind, hastened the labor of preparing the fowl.

On opening the sack she was startled to find it full of fish. It was later learned another clerk in the store had sucked up the fish and Nanny had taken the wrong container. The J. C. C.

boys have decorated and reroofed the shelter house at the soft water pond in anticipation of well-patronized skating arena. They have done 8 fine job tering the beach but are stumped on what to do for ice. If someone will only congeal the water for them. That new city -priced parking lot was turned into a lively play ground Sunday by some of the older youngsters. Football was the diversion of the day while on Monmuscles and woe were in Vagusore At last report Mel Miner and Bob Spencer, joint owners of the pigskin were trying to get rid of the temptation by unsuccessfuliy peddling it (without a license, 100).

The owner of the new tavern was early initiated into the Algona friendliness spirit. Several days Were required in getting the old bank building in readiness and as usual he placed his outer garments on a hunger while he worked. Along came the ladies with a rummage sale in unused part. At nighttime when the sale was over and the day's work was over it wns learned after FL careful investigation that the workman's clothes had been rummaged off to a cash customer. Our unionized barbers had meeting Monday night with the main topic that of reducing halr.

cuts for children during the holidas. It didn't work. Some thought grown-up kids' hair cuts should be cut in price also (a put on the back for then), while others objected and SO the tonsorial artists will collect the regular accustomed fee by agreement through collective bargaining. A few years buck a friend of ours came up from Missourl. After a stay of about five weeks the authorities in power asked him to buy Town lieense plates for his car or get going.

Wonder since if the law has changed? Workmen all fall have been engaged on local projects, getting top wages, driving cars with out-of-the-state numhers seemingly unmolested. The home boys are complaining and rightfully. Wednesday morning 1 familiar rocking chair rested quietly and unoccupied. Much worry was manifest over its daily occupant and his official greeting to all customers of the place. Strange how quickly the unusual is noticed.

An odd sate. Lawrence Gillespie wrapped five corn cob pipes to be sent to China as Christmas presents purchased by young mAN from that country who is in the U. S. A. for an education.

Ethical or unethical, 'tis all right with December weather such 29 this to appear on the street evenings clad in July wearing apparel as Jack Johnston has done this week, without hat, coat or gloves. Vest and shirt sleeves constituted protection from the "winter" weather. Exhibit of "Pilgrim" Posters at Library "Read About the Pilgrims" is the subject of a group of posters, made by Third ward school pupils, on exhibit at the public library. There are also special Christmas displays, including new, books beautifully illustrated in color, and magazines old and new containing articles and stories about Christmas. Merry Christmas to You is a group of juvenlle and adult stories, by Wilhelmina Harper.

Plays High Holidays, with musical scores, including two Christmas plays. entered the University hospital at Iowa City where he is receiving medical aid. Mawdsley in Hospital Irvington: Edward Mawdsley has SOCIETY MOTES Johnson-Craven WeddingMarjorie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H.

Johnson, Titonka, WAS married Thursday to Doyle Craven, son of the late M. S. Craven, Titonka. Rev. English of Algona, read the ceremony at bride's home at six o'clock in the evening by candlelight.

Vera Johnson, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Leo Orthel was best man. Miss Johnson also played Lohengrin's wedding march. The bride wore a green costume suit with brown accessories and her attendant wore brown. guests nt the wedding were Chas. C.

Clark of Britt, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnson Algona, Mr.

and Mrs. Mel Craven Woden, and Dr. and of Mrs. H. Torgersen, Titonka.

After a short wedding trip the couple will be nt home in Titonka whore Mr. Craven is manager of the telephone office there. Mrs. Craven graduated from the Algona high school and has taught for several years in the district 5 Wesley township school. Mr.

Craven gradunted from Titonka school nnd nttended the Dunwoody school in Minncapolis. 251h Wedding AnniversaryMr. and Mrs. John Schimmel celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, Sunday. Their daughter, Mrs.

W.m. entortained 25 guests in their honor. Mrs. Schimmel, the former, Myrtle Williams, daughter late Mr. and Mrs.

John Williams, and Schimmel were married December 2nd at Corwith with A. Howe, formorly of Bancroft officiating, Mr. and Mrs. Schimmel came to Kossuth county from Pontiac. Illinois, 35 venrs ago with their parents and have lived here the entire time with caceptions of four years spent farming Minnesota.

Linen ShowerOn Saturday evening, Mrs. Hugh Rancy and her daughter, Sherwood Potter were hostesses to group of young women. complimentary to Mias Johnson. Cards were played after which the honoree was given a linen shower. The following women were guests: Mrs.

Russell Walker, Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. Lyle Rancy, Mrs Ronald Gardner. Mrs George Johnson, Miss Georgia Ann Geigel Cushing, Helen and Birdie Schulz. Lucile, Ruth and Evelyn Black, Mnrguerite and Robert Skilling and Vera Johnson Enstern Star ElectsThe election of officers of the Eastern Star took place Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple.

Those elected were Mrs. C. H. Taylor. Worthy Matron, in place Mae Harrington; Dr.

S. W. Meyer, Worthy Patron, replacing L. F. Townsendites Make 1940 Nominations Nominations of officers to serve the local Townsend club for the coming year were made at a meetIng held Tuesday evening, Dec.

5, at the Legion hall. Twenty-two nominations were made. At the next meeting, to be held Thursday evening, Dec. 19, the elections will be held. Twelve of the 22 will be named to the club council.

One of the council will be named as president, and the president point the vice president and a tary-treasorer. The remainder will serve on the council. Committees to be named are finance, membership, extension, youth, ladies auxiliary, program, sociul activities and public relations. Reud The Want Ads--It Pays. MOTES Rice; Miss Lota Scuffham, associate matron; A.

W. Behrends, associate patron; Mira: John McDowell, conductress; Vallo Naudain, sociate conductress; Mrs. H. D. Hutsecretary; Mrs.

Merle Potter, treasurer and Mrs. E. W. Lusby was the member elected to the Temple board. Former Algona Girl MarriedShirley, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Ellsworth, was married, November 23rd at Washington, D. to Kermit Meyer of Mason City, Iowa. Shirley attended tho Algona high school, when her parents operated suburban grocery store on Call street several years ago. She workcd at Mason Ctly for a lawyer until this fall when she received posttion in the Federal Housing building.

Mr. Meyer is employed in the Congressional library in Washington. Betn Sigmn Phi MeetsMrs. Donald Miller was hostess to the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Tuesday evening. Sixteen members were present.

During the business meeting plans were made for the giving of a Christmas baskot this year. Mnrgaret Brown, Allce Payne and Elsie Hilton were appointed, the committee in charge. P. Smith gave the lesson on poetry with Mrs. Ed Hanson and Mrs.

Donald Miller reading poems. D. A. R. to MectThe D.

A. R. will meet next Tuesday, December 12th, at the home of Mrs. W. K.

Ferguson, for 8 one o'clock luncheon, The program will consist of group singing of Christmas carols and Christmas story read by Mrs. Antone Johnson. Members of the committee in charge are Mesdames Donald Smith, Raymond Norton, Dolph Raney and Miss Ella Lewis. Birthday DinnerMrs. Chet Williams entertained Sunday at a dinner in honor of her I husband's birthday.

Guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Bandy and Mr.

and Mrs. A. E. Lee of Britt, Mr. and Mrs.

John Wallace and daughter, Susan Jane and son, Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace and Catherine Williams of Mason City, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams Algona.

Cresco Social SuccessThe district No. 3 school of Cresco township held their program and basket social last Tuesday evening at the school house, with a nice attendance. Miss Helen Erickson, teacher of the school, was chosen first in the beauty contest, but awarded it to Miss Celia Crahan. Others receiving prizes were Mrs. A.

E. Clayton and Mary Jane Wildin. Get-Together at Deal'sMr. and Mrs. Bert Deal entertained several friends last Friday evening at their home in honor of Rev.

and Mrs. Geo. Vance of Mitchell, South Dakota. A 6:30 dinner waS served and a social evening followed. Guests were Messrs and Mesdames Merle Griggs, Theo.

Herbst, D. P. Smith and Ed Hanson. Bel Canto Club MeetsMrs. C.

C. Shierk was hostess to the Bel Canto club Wednesday afternoon at her home. Some 22 members attended. Mrs. Harold Hamilton of Bancroft spoke on primitive, and medieval stringed instruments.

Four sons of Mrs. Hamilton gave sclections on string and brass instruments. Mrs. Hamilton acted as accompanist. W'a-Tan-Ye Club The Wa-Tan-Ye club met TuesNew CALL Dec.

7-8 Saturday, Dee 9 Bargain Thursday Matinee 16c Continuous from 1 p. m. What decent man would have her, now? A NIGHT OF TERROR! BLACKOUT IN PARIS! THE MOST ZINGING STORY THAT HAS EVER BEEN TOLD! Bitt A CHARLIE CHANN DAVIS HOPKINS CITY IN DARKNESS with SIDNEY TOLER LYRN BARI RICHARD CLARK HARDLO HUBER C. HENRY GORDON G66 OLD MAID Co, GEORGE BRENTPlus Donald Louise Crisp Jane "World's Fair, Jr." Benchley's Bryan A NASDE Fazenda "Miracle of Miumi" "Dark Magic" a SON A.Cr: MARISAA. (Gulliver's Travels).

Sunday-Monday, Dec. 10-11 THEY'RE AT IT The Baby, too! Ligain William C. AUBREY LOY VIRGINIA 'ANOTHER and a gent named dragged in! Asta, the Pooch! the stork MAN Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 18-18-A HIt! Fay Reinter and Frank Craven in "Our Neighbors, the Carters" Plus New March of Time, "News Fronts of 1940.44 See what Stalin and Hitler have lined up for 1940. A day evening at the hotel for a 6:10 dinner in the Blue Room.

Fourteon membors were present, Plans were made to give two Christmas baskets this year. Next week Tuesday there will be a Christmas party givon by Elva Ewoldt and Amy Johnson. E. T. W.

ClubMra. Fred Powell entertained the mombers of the E. T. W. club Wednesday afternoon.

Mra, George Spongberg was a guest of the club. Prizes wore won by Mrs. Bert Cronan, high, Mrs. Roy Roeder, second, and Mrs. Andy Godfredson, low, Bridgette ClubMrs.

C. W. Morck wns hostess to the Bridgette club, Wednesday afternoon. A one o'clock luncheon was served at the Chromo followed by two tables of bridge at the Morck home, Mrs. Marie Raske won high score prize and Mrs.

Clarence Langley, second high. Child Study Club The Radio Child Study club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Dau. Ten members were present. The topic was "The Family Celebrates Christmas" by Miss Lydia Swanson of Iowa State college.

Mrs. H. A. Schwieger had of the lesson. Presbyterian AidThe Presbyterian Ladies' Ald will meet today, Thursday, at the church.

Mrs. A. J. Eason will have devotionals. Members of the committe are Mesdames A.

W. Amunson, A. W. Behrends, H. L.

Turner, Alwin Huenhold, Lester Willson and Lempke. Thimble Club at BishopsMrs. A. A. Bishop entertained the members of the Thimble club, Monday afternoon at her home.

Guests of the club were Mesdames E. A. Genrich, O. S. Lindsey, W.

A. Dutton, Tom Douglas and H. W. Thompson. Fellowship ClubThe Presbyterian Fellowship club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Lyle Mathes. Mrs. Fred Gelgel gave the history of Christmas carols. Christmas gifts were exchanged among the members.

I Jr. Bel Canto Barbara Haggard was hostess to the Jr. Bel Canto club, Tuesday evening. Dick Cook the son which was on Brahma. Miss Baars, music teacher at Burt, gave several solos.

This will present the operetta, "Chonita," In March. Cribbage ClubMr. and Mrs. N. O.

Fried will entertain the members of their cribbage club, Friday evening at their home. There are eight members In the club. C. 8. D.

W. ClubMrs. LeRoy MoWhorter entertained the members of the C. 8. D.

W. club, Tuesday afternoon. The afternoon was spent sewing. Woman's Club PostponedThe Woman's club meeting has been postponed from Friday, Dec. 8th to Dec.

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