Activities Of Local School For The Week
The weekly report covers Senior through Fifth grades with notes on tests in Crime in American Democracy and Optical Instruments, shorthand, grammar, spelling, and a skating party planned for April 16. It lists student achievements, moves, and class topics across subjects including history, literature, civics, English, health, geometry, and geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentor
Engtiah
Gyamimar
Shirley Callies
Bonnie
Paul
Merle G
Sterling
Franklin
Harry
Betty Ann
Priscilla
Mary
Carol
Norma
Merlin
Merle P
Wanda
Richard
David
Neal
Vivin
Gale
Robert
Kenny
Bonnie Carr
Redfield
Iowa
Titonka Federated club elects officers for coming year
The Titonka Federated club held its annual officer election at Mrs. Carl F. Callies home. New officers: President Mrs. Arthur J. Budlong vice president Mrs. Dick Cosgrove secretary Mrs. Stanley Harris treasurer Mrs. Herman Schutter historian Mabel Schuldt and executive board member Mrs. Miller H. Nelson. The Kossuth County Federation of Women's clubs meets April 20 in Titonka at the Methodist Church. Next Titonka meeting is April 12 at Mrs. Erwin Giesking home with lessons on At the Threshold of India and a short topic Wild Flowers. Roll call A Common Wild Flower.
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Titonka
New Mayor and Council Take Office in Town
Frank Clark became mayor with new council members Lynn Kuchenreuther and J N In termill taking seats. Longtime members Howard French and Kenneth Swan retired. Frank Fisher Fred Hagen and J L Schutter were reelected. Florence K Reaser reappointed clerk and Camilla Cooper treasurer. W H Stott marshal and Walter commissioner. Dr Pierre Sartor town health officer.
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Frank Clark
Lynn Kuchenreuther
J. N. Intermill
Frank Fisher
Fred Hagen
J. L. Schutter
Howard French
Fback
Kenneth Swan
Edw. A. Sathoff
Florence K. Reaser
W. H.iStott
Walter
Pierre Sartor
Camilla Cooper
Red Cross Memberships Grow Slowly in Local Drive
Last week residents were urged to visit the French lumber office and pay a one dollar Red Cross membership. By Tuesday afternoon twenty eight had responded and the books remain open. Among those paid by Tuesday are Mary Ooesterreicher Mrs P Santor Pierre Sartor H A Franch Mrs H A French Otto Falk John B Isebrand Mrs J B Isebrand Mr and Mrs Edw A Sathoff Wayne Miller Mrs Wayne Miller Ed Callies George B Schmidt Jr Mrs George B Schmidt Jr Fred Bruns Harm O Uken Frank Clark Mrs Frank Clark Lester Eden Erwin H den Mrs Mary Ball Fred Hagen Mrs Fred Hagen.
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Red Cross
Mary Ooesterreicher
P. Santor
Pierre Sartor
H. A. Franch
H. A. French
Otto Falk
John B. Isebrand
Last Rites Held for Joe Larson Former Resident Here
Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in Buffalo Center for Joe Larson aged 68. A former Titonka neighborhood resident, he suffered a stroke six months ago and died after a heart attack. His wife Mrs Larson died about a year and a half ago. The Larsons moved from the area to farms near Buffalo Center and later near Thompson. He planned a trip to Sweden this year with his daughter.
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Lutheran Church In
Buffalo Center
Joe Larson
Titonka
Larson
Larsons
Ray Miller
Thompson
Sweden
Leap Year Dance Promises Courage and Music Tonight
The 1848 Leap Year Dance themed Girls Be Ready, Boys Be Brave, takes place Friday night at the Bancroft Legion Ballroom. Henry Charles and his orchestra provide the music for attendees ready to celebrate with celebration and style.
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Bancroft Legion Ballroom
Henry Charles
Iva Anderson and Leonard Gray Wed in Lakota Ceremony
A candlelight wedding took place last week Tuesday March 30 at 7:30 pm in the Lakota Presbyterian Church. Miss Iva Anderson daughter of Mrs Mary Anderson became the bride of Leonard Gray son of Mr and Mrs Henry Gray in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev EH Buschman. The couple will reside on a farm northwest of Titonka after a two course luncheon at the bride’s mother home.
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Presbyterian Church
Lakota
Iva Anderson
Mary .Anderson
Leonard Gray
Henry Gray
EH. H. Buschman
Iona
Mervin
Ikewilae
Titonka
Methodist Church Activities Report and Schedule
Donald H. James, pastor, led morning worship at 1, Sunday School at 10, and evening service at 8 with a color slide presentation on The Parable of the Sower. Choir rehearsal Wednesday, MYF meetings, WSCS April 14, and district rural institute April 15 at Britt church are listed along with dates and locations for services and upcoming events.
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Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Lauvonne McColley
WSCS
Lester Eden
Burton Hanson
Twtonka and Doan
Algona District Rural Institute
Britt Methodise
Titonka Guard Merle Korte Named All Mountain Guard
Merle Moose Korte, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Korte of Titonka, is a sophomore guard at the University of New Mexico. He has been selected as a first team guard on the All Mountain team of the Colorado College, per Juan Reid, New Mexico coach. Reid commended Korte for his aggressive spirit and scoring ability.
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Titonka
Des Moines Register
Merle Korte
Henry Korte
University of New Mexico At Albuquerque
Albuquerque
N. M
Merle
Moose) Korte
New Mexico
Colorado College
Juan Reid
Tigers
Towa
Reid
Friendship Club Meeting At Carol Dunmire Home
The girls of the Friendship club met at Carol Dunmire's home on April 2 with ten members present. They shared lunch, read Bible scriptures, and studied Bible translations from Latin and American editions. The leader discussed stories from Around the World with the Bible and planned to join the next two sessions. The next meeting will be at Doris Kuchenreuther's home.
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Carol Dunmire
Doris Kuchenreuther
Funeral draws distant relatives to N C Nelson service
Relatives traveled long distances to attend the funeral of N. C. Nelson held at Wesley. Among those present were Tom Nelsons of Clear Lake Mrs Bob Munson and daughter of Bradgate Otto Nelsons of Omaha Harold Millers Buster Rapps Peter Broatlicks John Steenlages and Edgar Hauptly all of Britt Donald Webnera and Harold Browns of Corwith Justin Ginger Mrs J A Ginger and Mrs Alice Stoodefleth of Paulina and Will Heuptlys of Woden.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Plans Services and Choir Events
Rev Wm. plans Divine Service at 10 Sunday School and Bible Class at the church. Cemetery and church cleaning to be paid by secretary Walter Haack. Offering for choir gowns on the fourth Sunday after Easter. Choir rehearsal Thursday evening.
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Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church
At & Bids Mill
Walter Haack
County Board of Education reorganized after meeting
The County Board of Education met Monday and reorganized. A H Schuler resigned from the board, with Harry Linde filling the vacancy for a one year term. G D Welhousen and H J Braley drew three year terms. C R Krantz and Wesley Bartlett five year terms. Linde named chairman.
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New County Board of Education
A. H. Schuler
Swea City
Harry Linde
Eagles Township
C. R. Krantz
Wesley Bartlett
Mr.Tinde
Iboard
Titonka Launches Junior Legion Baseball Team
Titonka will field a Junior Legion baseball team this season with Guy Bruns as manager. W. H. Rickless, Howard Andrews, J. R. Schutter, Homer Downs and Harry Mehlan join the committee and coaching staff. Local support aims to raise funds and field a capable squad on school property.
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Titonka
Wesley Wizards 4-H Meet Held Saturday
The Wesley Wizards 4-H girls met with leader Mrs. Ivan Johnson. Eighteen members answered roll call. Harriet Beenken Carol Hansen and Burdine Hansen gave talks and demonstrations. A discussion on How to Hat Out was held. A letter from Germany was read and a new box of different articles was planned. Plans were made for the farm bureau meeting next week. A delicious line A line was served at the close.
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Wesley Wizards
Wesley
Ivan Johnson
Harriet ‘Beenken
Carol Hansen
Burdine Hansen
Germany
Farm Bureau
Ramsey Reformed Church Weekly Schedule
The Ramsey Reformed Church lists 9:80 Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship with the sermon Child of God for the Glory of God, 8:00 pam Evening Worship Your Adversary that Devil. The B. League meets Tuesdays at 8. Quote reflects inner conflict over Christlikeness and cleansing versus defilement.
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Ramsey Reformed Church
League
Hell
Origin and development of Poppy Day remembered
Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy of the Loyal Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary outlined how the red poppy became the memorial flower for World Wars I and II as preparations for Poppy Day May 29 continue. The custom began after WWI with soldiers recalling wild poppies by trenches, inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields and events from 1918 to 1922 leading to the official Auxiliary symbol.
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Elizabeth Kennedy
Loyal Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
T the Auxiliary
United States
England
Knnedy
John McCrace
Flanders Fields
New York City
Moina Michael
Athens
Kansas City
France
Legion and Auxiliary
Minnesota
Amercina Legion Auxiliary
Flanders
Germany
America
Wesley Auxiliary Plans Amateur Night For April Sixteen
The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs Luke Youngwirthitt presiding due to the president's absence. They completed plans for the annual amateur program set for April 16 and discussed poppy sales. Popppy chairman Mrs Helen Johnson reported 700 poppies received and will appoint workers later.
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Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
Luke Youngwirthitt
L. L. Pfeffer
Helen Johnson
Wesley Seniors Present Class Play Cheerlo My Deario
The Wesley High School senior class will stage the play Cheerlo My Deario this Friday night in the auditorium. Cast includes Donald Hauptmann Gary Marco Marlon Robinson Darrell Erdman John Garman Jean Goetz Jean Chamberlain Cheryll Meurer Rosemary Studer Shirley Studer Carol Erdman and Beverly Price.
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Wesley
Donald Hauptmann
Gary Marco
Marlon Robinson
Darrell Erdman
John Garman
Jean Goetz
Jean Chamberlain
Cheryll Meurer
Rosemary Studer
Shirley Studer
Carol Erdman
Beverly Price
Many Teachers Return to Titonea Board Elects President
The Titonea school board, in sessions since the March 8 election, re elected Ernest Hansen Wagen as president and re elected Mrs Downs as treasurer with Edward Boyken as secretary. Teachers who agreed to return were rehired. two positions were filled. The board works toward staffing for next year.
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Maurice Kell
Clarence Mechler
Ernest Hansen Wagen
Downs
Edward Boyken
Krantz resigns from local school board
C R Krantz resigns from the local school board after one year and attends the first meeting of the newly elected County Board of Education. Reluctant departure noted as he moves to county role. successor to be elected by the board for a one year term, completing the three year period.
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C. R. Krantz
County Board of Education
Krantz
Mr. Krantz
Divine Worship and Church Events at Good Hope Lutheran
Good Hope Lutheran Church Alfred O. Mardorf pastor announces divine worship at 10 30 a m with an adult class Thursday at 8 00 p m and children's confirmation Saturday at 9 00 a m. Area 12 Brotherhoods meet Monday April 12 at 8 00 p m. Choir practice Wednesday 7 30 p m. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday April 15 at 8 00 p m. Topic Women s Missionary Federation led by Mrs Edward Boyken. Hostesses Mrs Howard Andrews and Mrs Bonno Schutter.
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Brotherhoods of Area 12
Women's Missionary Society
Women's Missionary Federation
Edward Boyken
Howard Andrews
Bonno Schutter
Eye Injury In St Ansgar Man From Garden Rake Accident
Eye injuries reported when Wilmer Rosel of St Ansgar stepped on a garden rake last week. The handle struck forward, breaking his glasses and driving glass fragments into his left eye. Authorities say the damage does not appear serious.
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Wilmer Rosel
St. Ansgar
Americana con tribute to Legion funds for rehab and welfare
The text notes a contribution of about $2 million each year to rehabilitation and child welfare funds of the American Legion and Auxiliary. It references ongoing support from Americana, highlighting annual donations and the role of the Legion and its auxiliary in welfare programs.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Ley Garage at Lakota Robbed Monday Night
The W. Ley Motor Co in Lakota reported a safe in its office opened between 9 and 10 pm Monday, with cash stolen. Less than $50 vanished, no fingerprints found, and sheriff's department investigates possible professional robbers after three men inquired earlier in the evening.
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W. —. Ley Motor Co
Lakota
Sheriff's Office
W. D. Ley
Ley
Lone Rock Man Bound Over After High Speed Run
W. J. Lininger of Lone Rock was picked up by Marshal Stott and turned over to Sheriff Cogley after a high speed chase near Titonka. His car collided with Clarence Brandt’s vehicle causing damage. Lininger reportedly lacked insurance. He was bound over to the grand jury.
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W. J. Lininger
Lone Rock
Bill Stott
Cogley
Algona
Lininger
Titonka
Stott
Clarence Brandt
Brandt
Burt
Vance Lamoreux Dies in California Train Collision
News from El Centro California reports the death of Vance Lamoreux who was killed by a train while en route to work. A WWI veteran, he grew up locally and ran a garage with partners Guy Brung and John Rippentrop before the war. He and his wife Fannie Garrison remained residents until his business was destroyed by fire.
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Vance Lamoreux
el Centro
Calif
Guy Brung
John Rippentrop
Sathoff
Ex Lakota Lady Dies in Kansas
J H Warburtons received word Monday of the death of Mrs West Warburton in Topeka Kansas. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Clement early settlers in this community. Known as Ella she left Lakota about twenty years ago with Mr Warburton to Topeka where she remained after his death with two daughters by a previous marriage who survive. Burial will be in Michigan.
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J. H
Joint Meeting At Ledyard Hosts Legion Auxiliaries
Ledyard and Lakota American Legion and Auxiliaries hosted about 76 members from Algona La Verne Burt Swea City Bancroft and Elmore Minn last Tuesday evening. Special music preceded a talk by Frank Ulish of Fort Dodge on highway safety. Lunch followed and attendees danced later.
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Ledyard
Lakota American Legion
Algona
la Verne
Burt
Swea City
Bancroft and Elmore
Minn
Frank Ulish
Fort Dodge
Lakota Auxiliary Hosts County Fair Plan at City Hall
The Lakota Legion Auxiliary entertained the high school pupils and faculty Friday evening at City Hall with sixty three registering. Guests received tickets for booths at a county fair plan. Refreshments were set in the decorated hall with coffee cocoa sandwiches and cookies available anytime.
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Lakota Auxiliary
Lakota
The
Legion Auxiliary
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