Kossuth County, Iowa Newspaper Data Birthday Parties Mrs. Anna Kunz celebrated her 83rd birthday July 12 by giving a party for her grandchildren. Besides those who live here. Ruth and Jean Marie Corey, Des Moines, attended. They are daughters of A. R. Corey, state fair secretary. Jean Marie returned home the following day, but Ruth was to remain three weeks. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mrs. Matt Laux Enjoys Birthday Surprise Mrs. Matt Laux will long remember Sunday when the members of her family and their families and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boltz and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Welp of Bancroft perpetrated a pleasant birthday surprise celebration at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Olson. The different families brought well filled baskets before noon and served the dinner in picnic fashion on the lawn of the Olson home, to the forty nine grownups and youngsters present. Others who were there were the Henry Haverly family, the August Garman and A. J. Seiler families. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Auxiliary Birthday Party Thirty-one Legion and Auxiliary members were present at the Birthday party held Thursday night at the Legion rooms with seven tables of bridge being played as the diversion of the evening. High score prizes were awarded to Mrs. Frank Kouba, Jr., and J. L. Studer, low to Leo Bleich and Mrs. E. M. Huber. Mrs. Huber also won a can of fruit for guessing the kind of fruit therein. The birthday Cake made by Mrs. H. H. Flom, was auctioned off and was purchased by E. M. Huber who unselfishly shared with a bunch of the boys present. A very nice lunch was served following the cards prepared by three on the food committee. Mrs. F. A. Bonnstetter, Community Service Chairman, will have charge of the distribution of seed to the needy in this territory which is being worked as a state wide project. The seeds are being furnished through county channels. The regular meeting of the Auxiliary will be held this week Thursday night with Mrs. L. L. Lease hostess. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Wedding Anniversary Parties Mr. and Mrs. Anton Goetz to Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Anton Goetz are celebrating their Golden Wedding anniversary next Monday, January 29, beginning with a Solemn High Mass to be celebrated at nine o'clock at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church by Father Fidelis Goetz son of the Jubilations, assisted by Mons. J. D. Fisch, Rev. Geo. F. Wesseling, and Rev. A. K/ Wagener. Mons. Fisch will deliver the sermon. Open house will be held at the Goetz home from two to fiver o'clock in the afternoon and from seven to nine in the evening, giving relatives and friends a chance to extend their best wishes and congratulations. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mr. and Mrs. John Richter Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Richter celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary Friday, September 14, not in the usual quiet manner they had planned, but in a real festive celebration as relatives and friends wanted it to be, The Richter's all attended mass held in their honor at the St. Joseph's Catholic church at eight o'clock and upon going home intended to observe the day as any other. The children of the family assisted by Mrs. John Hildmann and Mrs. Frank Klessel, of Garner, sisters of Mr. Richer, and Mrs. Henry Haverly, a friend and neighbor, had invited in a group of other relatives and friends, who so stealthily drove to the Richter home and completely surprised the couple. Each of the families brought food for dinner and supper and guests numbering sixty remained for the day. Flower bouquets were brought in abundance and joyously placed about the house. A bridal party table was set at which were honored the bride and groom of twenty five years ago and seated with them were their two Bridesmaids, Mrs. Frank Eisenbarth (Celestine Rahm) and Mrs. Henry Eischeid (Agnes Garman) and bestmen, George Ferstl and Rudolph Blenert. Following the bounteous meal the couple were presented with a gift of money, twnetyfive silver dollars, which had cleverly been concealed at the bottom of a two part flower vase. They received other gifts also including a beautiful set of chinaware, pieces of silverware, flowers and other gifts. The afternoon was very enjoyable spent in visiting and taking pictures, and following the evening meal and darkness, another group met at the home and gave the party a "Shrieking howling Charivari". Mr. and Mrs. Richter very generously took the guests of the day and the members of the charivari gang to the lodge hall where an impromptu dance was held and everybody had a most happy time. Treats including ice cream and cake were given to the guests during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Richter were married at the St. Benedict church September 14, 1909, by the Rev. Anthony Erdman, and since the day following have made their home on the one farm they are now occupying. They are the parents of nine fine children, namely, Marie, a registered nurse at Algona, Jack at home, Therese, student nurse at Mason City, Urban, out of high school. Ann, Ruth, Edward and Francis, all at home and still in school. There are always funny things which happen at surprise parties of this nature, and this one will have to be told on Mr. Richter. When he found the merrymakers had come to stay the day decided to change his every day clothes to his "Sunday go to meetin'" ones. And lo and behold it did not register in his excitement, until nearing the midnight hour, that he was wearing his old, dirty, mud-bespattered shoes. Nothing could be done about it at that hour and place, so he danced merrily on, with his friends liking him just as much for all of that, and all wishing that Mr. and Mrs. Richter might both be well and happy in coming years to enjoy their diamond wedding celebration. Those from a distance who attended the silver wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Richter included the Frank Klesel family of Garner, Loretta Cortney of Thornton, and Frank Eisenbarth family of St. Benedict, Henry Eischeid and wife of Algona, Fred Young and sons Rudolph, Joe and Verner and their families and Frank Youngs of Garner, George Ferstl if St. Benedict, Rudolph Binert of Forest City, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weber, Martha and Otto of Springfield, Minnesota. The Webers drove in after the party had assembled to visit at the Richter home and did not know of the surprise, but were made as welcome as the rest and remained until Monday morning. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Sunday marked the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Lorenz, and a happy time it was, for shortly before noon the Frank Kratochvil and Joseph Lorenz families of Britt, walked in on them with well filled baskets, and together they enjoyed a festive dinner in honor of the occasion. The guests also brought with them a huge prettily decorated wedding cake, and the twenty relatives did ample justice to the chicken, cake, and other goodies. Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz came to Wesley about ten years ago, and have operated a service station ever since. At first Mr. Lorenz managed a garage, later disposing of same to Mr. Lander. The Lorenzes have five children. Mary, the oldest, graduated in 1933, and Joseph is a senior this year. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Bridal/Wedding Showers Miss Donna Cruise was honored at a prenuptial miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. E. E. Ward Tuesday afternoon of this week when three girl friends, the Misses Mary and Mable Kent and Erma Ward, invited in a large group of friends for the occasion. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in visiting, and together with a splendid assortment of pretty and useful gifts. The guests copied for Donna a number of their choicest recipes. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] A pre-nuptial shower was given at Clarence Ward's Saturday for Donna Cruise, hostesses being Erma Ward and Mabel and Mary Kent. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Sixty or more friends and relatives were participants in tendering a bridal shower on Miss Caroline Garman at her home northeast of town Sunday afternoon. The bride-to-be received many beautiful and useful gifts from those present, all of which she will truly treasure in her new home. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Miss Anna Hildman was the honoree at a pre-nuptial shower last Thursday afternoon. This party was given by a group of friends at the Mrs. Susie Gray home. The afternoon was spent socially followed by a lunch and a shower of lovely gifts for the bride-to-be. Those sharing in the courtesy were Mrs. Susie Gray and the Misses Katie Schiltz, Emma Studer, Margaret Schroeder, Nellie Frimml, Minnie Frimml, Susan Pieffner, and the honoree. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Miss Lucille Kunz was honored at a prenuptial shower at Algona Saturday May 19th, given by Mrs. Nita Isaacson, Meda Gade and Bridget Gaffney. Fifteen guests gathered at the Call's State Park where a most delicious lunch was enjoyed. The party then retired to the Kossuth County Hospital were the evening was spent in visiting. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Miss Lucille Kunz was the honored guest at a miscellaneous bridal shower given at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Matern, Thursday afternoon by the Misses Rita Sherman and Mary West. Lucille was the recipient of many pretty and useful gifts which will be treasured in her new home at Algona. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Shower For Magdalene Sartor A shower honored Magdalene Sartor last Thursday night at the Pannkuk coliseum. Hostesses were Mrs. Carrie Bonacker, Mrs. Ann Schenck, Mrs. Lee O. Wolfe, Mrs. Homer Downs, Mrs. Fred Wentz, Mrs. Estelle Blanchard, and Mrs. Mary Oesterreicher. Many beautiful gifts were presented, and a delicious lunch was served. The color scheme was pink and white. There were 48 guests present, and among out-of-town guests were Mrs. M. F. Schiltz and Albert Schiltz, of Bancroft; Mrs. Minnie Mousel, Mrs. Tillie Loebig, and Isabelle Kearns, of Wesley; Mrs. Garman and Mrs. Forberbger, Garner; Mrs. Marie Amesburg, Carner; and Mrs. William Cosgrove, Wesley. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Miscellaneous Get-Togethers A family dinner was served at Nick Arndorfer's Thanksgiving Day. Attending: Rev. A. J. Arndorfer, Charter Oak; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pickens, and daughter Mary Estelle, Harley; Deane, Lorene, and Betty Arndorfer, Algona; the Dennis Carrolls, LuVerne and the Emil Arndorfers. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mr. and Mrs. Dornbier gave an aluminum demonstration supper last Thursday evening. Attending: Mr. and Mrs. August Harig, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Froelich, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Hilbert, Mr. and Mrs. John Canning, Mrs. William Arndorfer, and Mrs. Ben Dorr. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Grandma Kunz, Grandma McCutchin, Mrs. Henry Kunz and Ivyl Marie, Mrs. Ann M. Kunz and Mrs. Delia Carmody were entertained Wednesday at the Raymond Wehler home at Algona. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] A gay bunch of charivariers gathered at the Mrs. Ann M. Kunz home Wednesday, to give the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Wehler a rousing, howling good welcome back to the village following their wedding trip to Minneapolis. The usual commotion was indulged in before the bridegroom came across, and after their receipt of a very generous treat, left them for several more hours of highly "spirited" entertainment. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Mrs. Elizabeth Matern Family Reunion Sixty relatives of the Mrs. Elizabeth Matern family gathered at the Call State Park Sunday where a family reunion was held and where both dinner and supper were enjoyed. The occasion was also in celebration of Mrs. Matern's 72nd birthday anniversary. Those present included Mrs. Matern and her sons who live at home, the Ben Studer, Henry Sherman, Lou Matern, E. N. Loebig, Roy Sherman, C. V. Kerrins, Jim Gibson, Will Ward, Frank Wolf, Mrs. Ann M. Kunz families, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wehler and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Primising. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Silver Jubilee Father George F. Wesseling of Pocahontas, formerly of Wesley, will celebrate his silver jubilee in recognition of his twenty-fifth year in the service of the priesthood, at the Pocahontas church next Monday. Numerous Wesley families are planning to drive down for the occasion in their willingness to help Father Wesseling observe the anniversary. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Attend Rev. Wesseling's 25th Anniversary A goodly number of Wesley St. Joseph's parishioners accepted invitations and word to attend the Silver Jubilee celebration for Father George F. Wesseling held Monday at the Sacred Heart church in Pocahontas. The celebration commenced with a Solemn High Mass at ten o'clock with Father Wesseling, celebrant; Father A. C. Werderheff of Alta Vista, Deacon; Rev. August Meyer of Milford, Subdeacon; Rev. Matthias Stork, Master of Ceremonies. The Vy. Rt. Rev. J. T. Finnegan of Emmetsburg delivered the jubilee sermon. Following Mass, a very fine banquet was served in the Sacred Heart Hall with places set for two hundred relatives and friends, including the fifty priests who came to help Father Wesseling celebrate his twenty-fifth anniversary of his entry into the priesthood. A program after the dinner with Rev. L. J. Savage of Estherville as toastmaster and several hours of visiting closed the events of the day with guests and attendants leaving for their homes. Those from the Wesley parish who attended the jubilee were the Rev. A. J. Wagener, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kunz, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Goetz, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hauptmann, Mr. and Mrs. August Seimer, Leona and Leander, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Olson, Mr. and Mrs. John Richer and Jack, Joe Weig and Mrs. Rubeck. Those from the parish of Wesley who were unable to attend, as well as a host of other friends wish to extend their hearty congratulations to Father Wesseling. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] A large group of neighbors and friends tendered a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wingert and Family at the Wingert home Sunday night. The Wingerts are holding a public farm sale and will move out of the Wesley vicinity. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] Daughters of Mrs. Ann M. Kunz entertained a dozen girl friends at a party honoring their cousin, Miss Mary Sherman, Saturday night, who left Sunday in company with Thecla Eisenbacher for Des Moines, where they both have enrolled at the Madame Kennedy school for a six months course in beauty culture. The girls enjoyed a round of games with the prizes being awarded to Miss Arlene Matern. [Kossuth County News 1934, submitted by a Friend of Genealogy] ©2007 Genealogy Trails