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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1951

Page

5

Thtonka School Weekly Activities From Kindergarten To Junior Class

School notes recap a busy week across grades from Kindergarten Easter party with egg hunt and birthdays to Second Grade mumps absences and Roman numerals. Third through Eighth grades describe spelling 100s, art finger painting, geography Russia, Junior Red Cross officers, and senior chemistry film development.

Brian Zwiefel Forrest Rode Jr Janet Willemssen Janet McColley Brian Lois Harms Pam Keil Wanda Albertson Gary Reed George Rae Cunningham Carolyn Intenmill Dejaris Jones Dveng Krantz Vicky Rakow Linda Ricks Sylvia Eden Jerome MicColley Judy Mehlan Sylvia Sharon Barlow Karen Fritz Sandra Gartner Gertrude Gerdis Verna Gray Kenneth Hansen Clarence Hanmis Lenora Huisman Bruce Keil Douglas Swan Margaret McDonald Alaska Clinton Eden Diane Krominga Arlen Billborough Dawn Beenken Red Cross Club Red + Cross Dawn Hiawatha Michael Montana Ronald Red Cross Janice Intermill Lora Wil Jemssen Dennis Krominga Jimmy Crass Jackie Denis H Nancy Neal Bobby Betty Petersen Marian Dennis Wabben Russia Myrna Wayne Chris

Boys' 4-1 Club Meeting at Billborough Home

The March 22 meeting of the Boys' 4-1 Club at Maurice Bilsborough's home, led by President Rollo Moore, approved last minutes and discussed a return skating party. Richard Rinigsdorf reported on care of sons at farrowing time. ten members attended and a lunch was provided by Mrs. Bilsborough. Reporter Jim Fritz

Billborough Bby Rollo Moore Richard Rinigsdorf Maurice Bilsborough

Wesley Amateur Show Draws Large Crowd

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored event at the high school auditorium drew a large crowd Friday night. Junior group winner Lois Donovan of Britt performed an accordion solo. second place went to Marica Anderson of Wesley with baton twirling. In the senior group Russell Bleich and Bob Brooks of Garner won first with a novelty act, while second went to Wesley parochial junior high boys with a song and whistling routine.

Wesley American Legion Auxiliary Dixie Varieties Lois Donovan Britt Marica Anderson Russell Bleich Bob Brooks Garner Inior High Boys

Obituary: Chas L Meyer 1860 1931 Died in Bellingham WA

Chas L Meyer died at a Bellingham hospital on March 13 at 90 years 9 months 2 days. Born in New York June 11 1860 he lived in Iowa Wisconsin and Washington. Survived by Johanna Menssen wife, 3 daughters, 6 sons, 1 stepson, 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. funeral March 16 at Gilles parlors with Rev. Chittum, interment Lakeside Cemetery. He was blind in later years and resided in Lynden since 1926.

Chas. L. Meyer Bellingham Wash New York Ridout Ill Steamboat Rock Iowa Kossuth County German Valley Minnie Meyer Ramsey Titonka Herman Minn Washington Northwood Johanna Menssen Lynden Ollie Manus Reca Bruse Norcross Elizabeth Chapman Seattle Ben Darrington Portland Oregon Albert Jefferson, Oragon Henry Harry Cecil Wickersham Ed Menssen Chicago Dick Meyer Marie Satchoff Alieda Green Rock Rapids Louise Pan Gilles Ross Chittum Lakeside Clearbrook William DeGroot William Malkenhorst Ledter McDowell Ner the Lynden Bate Church

Titonka Saddle Club Meets As Local Clubs Highlight

Titonka Iowa letters recount club life with Lions Club Chamber of Commerce and Titania Saddle Club reports. Jerry Schutter claims 125 attendees at the saddle club meeting while a reader disputes the headcount citing lunch patrons and uncounted youths. Indian Day is set for August 14 and Saddle Club membership funds youth activities.

Titania Saddle Club Jerry Schutter Titanka Saddle Club

Obituary of Fred Wentz Died at Blue Earth

Fred Wentz aged 81 died Tuesday morning at the Green Giant plant in Blue Earth after a heart attack. He had worked there since 1942 as stock room supervisor and lived in Blue Earth for two decades. Survived by wife and son John of Blue Earth, his parents of Elmore, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral was led by Rev. Max Satory at St Peter and Paul’s in Blue Earth.

Elmore Fred Wentz J. F. Wentz Green Giant Co Blue Earth Wentz Mr. Wentz Max Satory St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church John Strain Lamars Colorado Florence Hill Helen Williams Minneapolis Walter Harry Clarence Denver Colo

Wrecked Car Driver Aims for Spirit Lake Hatchery

W. W. Oliver, a conservation official, tried to reach the state fish hatchery at Spirit Lake by driving along Rock Island tracks during the storm. His car stalled and was struck off the tracks by a locomotive snow plow.

W. W. Oliver Rock Island Spirit Lake

Woden Relatives Attend Funeral in Reville

Mr and Mrs Wm Phillips Warren Phillips and Mr and Mrs Walter Pihl attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs Catherine Anderson in Reville South Dakota. Mrs Andersons sister Mary Phillips and siblings Emma Eker Herman Schroeder William Gus Schroeder survived along with two sons Henry J Anderson and Fred W Anderson and daughter Mrs Ernest Peterson. The service was held Thursday March 29 at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev Morris Eliason.

Woden Revillo Britt Reville Anderson Henry J. Anderson Milbank N. Dak Fred W. Anderson Ernest Peterson Emma Eker Marietta Herman Schroeder Davenport William Gus Schroeder

Methodists hold last service in old church building

Last Sunday April 1 the(Methodists) held their final service in the old church. Rev Albertson spoke on Making Life's Choices. A Symbols transfer followed with members receiving items to be moved to the new church as the congregation sang Onward Christian Soldiers.

Rev Albertson Wilbur Willis Richard Gerdis Virginia Swan Beverly Richter Andrew Petersen Florence Willis John Trarks

Graduate of Minnesota University Joins Firm Pay Roll

Florence Hunter writes from Minneapolis about Clement Hunter graduating from the University of Minnesota on March 22 and earning an Air Force commission after serving in Korea. He is now employed by the same firm, a rarity for graduates facing wartime job barriers, while snowfall and city snow removal shape daily life.

Minneapolis Minn Clark Clement University of Minnesota Air Force Korea Commission Florence Hunter

Four Couples Receive Marriage Licenses in Kossuth County

Paul Clapses reports four couples were issued marriage licenses in Kossuth County last week. John A E Good man and Mary Jean Hanson of Algona. Leroy Koppen of Lakota and Hazel I Meyer of Ringsted. George L Muller of Whittemore and Pauline Bothof of Algona. Errol D Peterson of Hayfield Minnesota and Bonita Bosworth of Algona.

Paul Clapses Kossuth John A. E. Goodman Mary Jean Hanson Algona Leroy Koppen Lakota Hazel I. Meyer Ringsted George L. Muller Whittemore Pauline Bothof Errol D. Peterson Hayfield, Minn Bonita Bosworth

Duo of Youths Serve Together on Korean Howitzer Crew

Two youths from the same enlistment period, Gordon Millian and Pat Hunter, now serve together on the same howitzer crew in Korea. Both joined about a year ago and are deployed with their unit.

Korea Gordon Millian Pat Hunter

Immanuel Lutheran notices and services this spring

Pastor Diers conducts worship at 10 am with Sunday School at 9 am. Ladies aid and missionary society meet Thursday April 6 at 1 30 pm. Dartball with Rockwell at Britt Lutheran Thursday April 5 at 8. Brotherhood meeting moved to Thursday April 12. Choir rehearsal Monday at 7 30. Ladies aid pancake supper Tuesday April 10 serving from 5 pm.

Immanuel Lutheran H. A. Diers Ladies Aid and Missionary Sidty Rockwell Brotherhood Britt Lutheran Church Ladies Aid

Good Hope Lutheran A M Church Service Notice

Divine Service at 11 am with Sunday School at 10. Change of hour for this Sunday only. No Bible class. Mr Armand Walk of Grafton will speak on the 1951 Mission Advance. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7:30 pm. Luther League Monday 7:30 pm. Bring Lenten Self Denial envelopes. Brotherhood meeting Tuesday 7:30 pm with invited guests. Special program.

Lutheran A. Marder Armand Walk Grafton Mission Advance Luther League

Ramsey Reformed A. Roskamp Pastor Plans Sunday Services

The church led by Pastor A. Roskamp schedules Sunday events with Sunday School at 9 30 am Morning Worship at 10 30 am and Evening Worship at 7 30 pm with Wednesday evening U PS services. The pastor intends to conduct the services on Sunday.

Kenneth Loats Relates Colorado Trip and Interludes

Kenneth Loats writes of a trip from Madrid to LaSalle Colorado via Boone and Denver. He details Passion Play in Greely Estes Park visits, Montfort cattle ranch with 10 000 head, 80 acres and 20 elevators, pay for workers, and community standing. The journey includes multiple church services, horseback riding, and a 62 degree noon in LaSalle with 19 degree arrival.

LaSalle LeRoy Christus Estes Park North Platte Canyon Dad Great Montfort Ranch Monfort United States Denver State Capitol Union Pacific Railroad Madrid Milwaukee Boone G. W. York Long's Peak Meaker’s Peak

Lenore Schmidt and Pyt Holtorf Wed in Titonka Ceremony

Miss Lenora Mary Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs George Schmidt Titonka and Pyt Norman Holtorf son of Mr and Mrs John Holtorf Woden married Friday March 30 at 7 pm in Immanuel Lutheran Titonka. Rev H Diers officiated in candlelight with Easter lilies, organ music, and a double ring ceremony. The wedding party wore blue and white. reception followed in church parlors. The couple left on a short trip. she will teach and he reports to Camp Stoneman California.

Lenora Mary Schmidt George Schmidt Titonka Pyt Norman Holtorf John Holtorf Woden Immanuel Luthern Church of H. Diers John Oschmann Jr Arthur Diers Malotte Mendelsohn Carlyle Biehm Bernard Pannkwk Loretta Holton George Lord Jr Glenn Schmidt James Gieshing Avere Robert Holtorf Lester Schmidt Schmidt Jere Schmidt Albvin Holtorf Herman Limberg Ernest Giesking Boured Roger Schmidt Erwin Giesking Velida Bruns Stella Schuller LaVaune Verlo Holtorf

Methodist Church Activities Notice

Fellowship hour this Thursday at the Denton home. Young Adults meet after at the Gartner home. Church School and Morning worship next Sunday April 8 in the basement of the new church. MYP Sunday night at 7 30. WSCS meets next Wednesday.

Denton Gartner WSCS

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thtonka School Linda Darlene Harold D Harold W Joyce W Joyce I Dennis K Gerald Maine Betty C Garlene Kieth Marion Betty R Gracie Mehran Reader's Digest Chas. Meyer Bellingham, Wash Meyer Ollie ‘Manus Titonia Lions Club Chamber of Commerece Woman’s Club Chamber of Commerce Saddie Club Rodeo Ground Jerry Iowa, Saddle Club Clement Hunter Graduate State University Kenneth Loats LA Salle, Colo Lenore Schmidt Norman Holtorf Methodist Churcie J. E. Albertson
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