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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1953
Page
3
A weekly school report details kindergartners like Joan Cosgrove back after tonsil removal, first graders learning language books, seed planting, and pet shop activities with live chickens. Fifth and eighth grades cover hygiene, art, inventorying, history, and spelling. Hot Lunch shows daily menus and servings.
The Federated clubs meet in Titonia Thursday at 10 am with a program at the Methodist church. A noon luncheon will be at the Good Hope Lutheran church, expected 100 attendees. Jean Mallory, Titonia teacher, speaks on Glimpses of Europe with unique Europe photos. Hostess clubs include Titanics' Woman's Club Burt Woman's Club Dean Study Club Union Mothers and Daughters Club and Plum Creek Woman's Club.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 63 visited Union Slough on Monday April 19. The group observed mallard and pin tail ducks along with three deer, with participants Don, Lee, Billy Abbas, Rodney, Richard, and David Rippentrop.
A bazaar will be held at Ramsey Reformed Church on Friday evening April 24. The program begins at 8 o'clock followed by a sale of marked goods a bake sale and lunch with a free offering for lunch.
Glen Graham announces a one day Pow Wow for April 10 in Algona. Scout and Cub leaders from Lone Rock District will attend a 2 to 8 pm session with a buffet supper, covering den mothers, troop committeemen, handicraft games and Scouting skills.
Members met at the Legion hall for the regular monthly meeting with good attendance. The rehabilitation committee reported shipping 15 22 by 22 bed pads to the Iowa Soldiers Home and sending three sweaters a helmet and mittens to Korea. Quilt blocks are being made for the next work meeting. The group earned the Membership Bee Hive National award for exceeding quota. Poppy posters are being prepared for the annual sale with disabled veterans paid for poppy work and volunteers handling distribution. Regular work meeting is set for Friday April 4 and Poppy Day is May 23.
Algona residents hear safety advice from Patrolman Ward Allen Sheriff Lindhorst and Patrolman Ed Dickinson at a Titanica Chamber of Commerce meeting. Allen cites five years on the force and 40 highway accident fatalities as proof driving training and vehicle upkeep save lives. The session included remarks on driving education, a business meeting, and lunch after.
The Buffalo Township Homemakers will meet Friday April 17 at 1 30 at Mrs Lester Eden's home. Reports on books on International Relations and a craft lesson on Making Card Baskets planned. Bring cookies for lunch.
Marian Lewise Thacker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thacker married Eugene Fournier son of Mrs. Florence Fournier of Sioux City in a Titonia Methodist church ceremony in Roy on Sunday April 12 at 2 30 p m. The double ring service was conducted by J E Albertson with white carpet organ music by Mrs Carl Callies and songs by Wilbur Schram. The bride wore white satin with cathedral train and off shoulder illusion neckline, carried red roses, and wore pearls. Attendant Roberta Schultz of Sioux City in blue lace net with yellow tulips. Flower girl Anita Todd wore white taffeta and nylon net. ringbearer Jack Copeland wore navy. Groom attended by cousin Paul Thacker Jr of Titanica. ushers John Copeland and Armon Todd. Reception followed for about 75 relatives. Bride a 1948 Titonia high school and 1951 Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing graduate. groom a 1948 Creighton high school graduate who served in Korea. They plan to move to San Diego after a short trip. Traveling outfit was a red tweed suit.
J E Alberston pastor at Tonka and Doan churches announce church school and morning worship at regular hours. Choir Thursday night at Tonka. Children's Day program at Tonka Sunday night April 26. District Spring Youth Rally at Forest City April 26.
Wayne P. Truesdell of Colo Iowa has been elected superintendent for the coming year by the Buffalo Township Consolidated School Board. He served seven years as Colo district superintendent and three years Navy service in World War II. Truesdell holds an A and a Master’s from Iowa State Teachers College and the State University of Town. He and his wife have three children Kay Warren and Rebecca Sue.
The final P T A meeting of the school year will be held Monday at 8 in the hot lunch room. Special music by the grade 1 school band, officer elections, and a symposium on Why Not Enjoy Your Children will be presented by Mrs. Mary Budlong Maurice Bilsborough and Mrs. B Schwerin. Brief talks lead to an open discussion with problems and suggestions. Community singing and a short skit round out the program.
Sunday was set for work at the Gravel Pit park on Union Slough. Helpers responded in large numbers to cut brush and haul material. It is planned to use the debris to build a fireplace for picnickers as the site develops into a desirable local outing place for residents of northern Kosuth County.
Seniors packed into a crowded bus for a Friday to Saturday trip to Minneapolis. They toured Lakota and Mankato, stayed at Andrews Hotel, visited the Sports Show and Ice Follies, and returned via Faribault. Chaperones Mr Reith and Mrs Reich supervised, while Richard Isebrand drove.
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