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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1955
Page
1
The Titonka Topic notes weekly publication by Frank Clark and lists subscription rates. It states 2.00 per year in advance within Kossuth County and Titonka trade area, 2.50 elsewhere in the U S, and 3.00 per year for Canada and foreign countries.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tjaden and baby return from three months at Aberdeen Maryland National Guard proving grounds living in a bus converted trailer at Ralph Tjaden farm. Don na Lee Kellner born March 18 baptized at Kellner home. Lawrence Smith family and others attend Britt banquet for high school wrestling. Paul Lorenz and Atlanta couple welcome son Douglas Paul born March 22. Numerous local visits and church activities listed with travel to Des Moines Britt Algona Mason City and Winona Minnesota.
Britt residents hosted relatives and friends from Laurens Mason City and Ames during weekend visits and family events. Local changes include Meyer Cafe purchased by Michael Wagner with plans for new ownership and staff, plus property rentals and church and school activities.
Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. J T Knapper included Mrs John Dudekirk Rose Knapper of Sebastopol CA Mr and Mrs John Knapper and Darlene from Forest City Mr and Mrs Robt Shelley and Bobby of Britt Mr and Mrs John Reinken and family of Britt Mr and Mrs Henry Knapper and daughters of Princeburg MN and guests Mr and Mrs Albert Knapper of Blomkest MN and Jerry Knapper The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday night April 6 instead of Thursday due to Holy Thursday observances in local churches Plans for their annual Amateur program on April 15 were completed.
Woden Unit 628 of the American Legion Auxiliary plans a regular meeting Tuesday evening April 12 at the Legion Hall. The week features numerous family visits and anniversaries including the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lounsberry in Ames, and multiple relatives visiting or touring nearby towns. Jerry Devine had an appendix operation at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Britt. Nancy Ann Hobbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Hobbs, was born March 31.
Crowded Out Last Week lists visits among Clarene Bird Hans Smith and relatives in Cedar Falls Waterloo and Mankato Minnesota. Birth of a daughter to Jim Hutchinson at Hancock Memorial Britt. Tindalls plan Kansas City pediatrics course. extended visits include Montezuma Marietta South Dakota Des Moines and Buffalo Center.
The Senior Class play Hillbilly Wedding will be presented at the Wesley high school auditorium on Friday evening April 22. Director is Mrs. Mary Mullin with cast members Edward Cruise Joan Price Donna Goetz Donna Seefeld Carol Goetz Darlene Lickteig Edward Dornbeit John Pfeffer Sandra Flom Denny Seefeld James Goetz and Ray Smith.
A Union Good Friday service is planned at 10 a.m. at Woden Presbyterian Church with Rev. E B Peterson speaking and Rev S F Wenger presiding. Sunday School is at 9 30 and Worship at 4 30 with Choir participation.
Mr and Mrs Earl Zwiefel visited Mason City for a check up and gatherings with relatives. Numerous neighbors and families attended events including Rural Woman’s Day in Albona and a 4 H pancake supper in Burt. A surprise anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Jimmy Gifford was held at Bancroft with extended family joining. Anita Moore celebrated her sixth birthday with Levant Moore hosting.
Mrs. Lloyd Bartlett and Merlin shopped in Albert Lea and visited Mary Ann. Roscoe Stewart and Wilbur Boeckholt joined Stanley Larsen family for supper. Claudia Reutzel chairs Portland Township Cancer drive. Algona luncheon attendees include Ethel Smith Betty Weydert Mamie Fitch Claudia Reutzel. Reka Cordes and Rose joined Lloyd Bartlett for supper Saturday. Levant Moore hosted Sunday dinner in honor of Anita’s birthday with Glen Larsen Minnie Larsen Velma Lucy Newville and Mamie Spreicher. Eien Stewart recovered from mumps. Rev H A Smidt preached at Burt Presbyterian and praised as new minister candidate. Smidt couple from Andrew IA. Forbus Stilt and two sons visited Ray Fitch family. Stiltz’s arrival noted.
Russell Christensen has joined the Air Force and left his family three weeks ago. He is currently stationed in San Antonio Texas. Mr and Mrs Claudia Reutzelt and family visited Leo Harris homes in Armstrong on Sunday.
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