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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

3

Tionka School Activity Report Shows Students’ Projects

Readable excerpts describe students in shop and classroom projects for an April 28 display. Mentions desks tables cabinets and other items.

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights and Poppy Day Plans

April meeting at Legion hall featured Edith Hagen Mildred Boyken and Mary Oestenreicher in a well attended session. Final arrangements were made for the Poppy Poster contest Girls State and county meet here May 13. April activities focus on child welfare with 25 000 Auxiliary members volunteering and $87 165 000 spent since 1925 to aid children of veterans.

Edith Hagen Mildred “Boyken Mary Oestenreicher Girls State Legion Hall America American Legion Auxiliary Motron Clarence Mechler Ichild Idhild American Legions United States

Varied Weather Week Ends With Snow and Slush

A local weather week gave mixed conditions from mild sunny days to snow on Easter morning. Snow plows cleared highways later, but driving remained hazardous at times with slush and spray. Expect final snowstorm of the season soon as patterns shift toward spring.

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Stores to Stay Open Wednesday Evenings From May 7

The Titanka Chamber of Commerce urged stores to extend hours and stay open Wednesday evenings starting May 7 for the summer. The meeting at Schuller implement store drew strong attendance with lively discussion on the Indian Day celebration amid a decor update at the skating rink.

Titanka Chamber of Commerce Schuller Implement Store

John Burton new Kossuth County Extension Director

John Burton of Charles City Iowa has been hired as the new county Extension Director by the Kos suth County Farm Bureau Board. Burton will assume duty July 1 replacing A L Brown who resigned to farm near Salix Iowa. Burton was Floyd County Extension Director since March 1 1951 and previously Youth Assistant in Kossuth County. He is a Minnesota native, Iowa State College graduate, married with three children.

John Burton Charles City Iowa Kossuth County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Hugh Black County Farm Bureau Burton A. L. Brown Kossuth County Brown Salix Floyd County Minnesota Iowa State College of Agriculture Ames

Ramsey Reform Church Sunday Services and Meetings

Ramsey Reform Church schedules are listed with services at 9 30 am for Sunday School and 10 30 am morning worship. Evening worship is at 8 00 pm with weekly meetings on Wednesday at 7 45 pm for Young Peoples and choir rehearsal at 8 30 pm.

Young Peoples

Good Hope Lutheran news and church activities

Pastor B. H. Schwerin invites all to an adult instruction class Friday at 7 30 p m for church membership and doctrinal review. Choir rehearsal also Friday. Confirmation instruction Saturday at 9 a m Sunday School 9 30 a m Divine service 10 30 a m Junior Mission Band meeting at Immanuel 1 30 p m Luther League party at Immanuel 8 p m

Immanuel Luther League Pan

Seneca or Wichita? Jim MecColley pays in advance

Letter from James McColley discusses choosing Seneca Kansas or WichitaKansas, mentioning payment for a year in advance for The Topic. He notes weather in Wichita suburb, 70 degrees, finishing a house and multiple other work opportunities. He includes a mailing address at 2933 5 Orange Wichita Kansas.

Seneca Wichita Jim MecColley Titonia Kansas O.K Orange Frank Titanka James McColley

Miller Ray Miller Retired A Very Busy Man

Ray Miller of Buffalo Center and his wife visited daughter Qla Mae Bomgaars in Sioux City where she works for Cudahy Packing. They moved through barricaded streets in the bridge district while Ray recalled helping sons and painting his son Harold’s float.

Ray. Miller Buffalo Center Sioux City Qla Mae Bomgaars Cudahy Packing Co Ray Bridge District Ray Miller Buffalo Center Harold Glen Tyke ‘Electric Des Moines Merle Missouri Wayme

Veishea 1952 Opens with Parade and Weeklong Events

Iowa State College schedules Veishea 1952 from May 15 to 17 featuring educational exhibits musical entertainments horse show and athletic events. Opening day includes a queen procession carillon concert Veishea Players performances and Stars Over Veishea on Clyde Williams Field.

Iowa State College Iowa State Players Veishea Clyde Williams Iowa High School Kansas University Paul. Bunyan Iowa StatePlayers Iowa State

Last PTA Meeting of Year Plans Moral Topics

The final PTA meeting of the year is set for Monday evening April 21. Discussion on How We Acquire Morale features Rev. Albertson Diers Roskamp and Schwerin. Music includes a girls sextette selection and a solo by Ronald Nelson. Students will participate in the state contest the following Saturday.

Parent-Teacher Association Albertson Diers Roskamp Schwerin Ronald Nelson

Keep Livestock Yards Clean Dry

Iowa farmers can save on disease loss and vet fees by spring cleaning and draining barns and feedlots. Dr. John Herrick of Iowa State College outlines a sanitation checklist including manure disposal, pen cleaning, full sun exposure, lime fill, lot rotation, draining wet spots, and safe disposal of dead stock.

Iowa John Herrick Iowa State College Herrick

Methodist Church Schedule Promotes Youth Rally and Antique Show

J E Albertson leads the church as Board of Education meets Thursday night at 8. Youth rally at Clarion Sunday 3 45 with Morningside College Choir. Rev Wilbur Eyeland leads table fun. Attorney General Robert Larson speaks. Cans depart at 3. Service Sunday night begins Our Faith. Antique Show April 22 plan to donate items by 9 00.

Board of Education Clarion Morningside Wilbur Eyeland Camp Pictures Robert Larson Cans

Bingham Township Woden School Talks Consolidation

The Bingham township school board and Woden district met with a Grant township representative to discuss consolidation issues. A mass meeting with a speaker and panel discussion was planned for the near future.

Woden Bingham Township School Board Aml Board of Woden Indépendant’ ‘District Grant Township

Methodist Circles Plan April 23 Meeting

Wiscs circles of the Methodist church will meet Wednesday afternoon April 23 with three circles. Circle I hosts Mrs Roy Budlong and Mrs J J Budlong. lesson leader Mrs Robert Boekelman. devotion leader Ming Joe Boekelman. Circle II hosts Mrs Alice Buffington and Mrs Ray Hansen. lesson leader Mrs Henry Nelson. devotion leader Mrs Wm Welhousen. Circle III hosts Mrs C H Downs and Mrs Jay Budlong. lesson leader Mrs Stanley Harris. devotion leader Mrs T A Bunmire.

WISCS Methodist Sghurdh Royi Budlonng J. J. Budlong Robert Boekelman Ming Joe Boekelman Alice Buffington Ray Hansen Henry Nelson Wm. Welhousen C. H. Downs Jay Budlong Stanley Harris T. A. Bunmire

Warburtons Mark 65 Years Of Marriage In Lakota

Lakota Mr and Mrs J H Warburton observed their 65th wedding anniversary on Tuesday April 8 at their home. They were married at the brides parents home by Rev Don Felkin. He and she have long been active in civic affairs and teaching.

Lan Paul Gerald Im Verne Robert Gerald W Gerald M Lakota J. H. Warburton Warburtons N. E. Nobles Don Felkin Lakota - Ledyard Margaret J. F. Whalen Des Moines Samuel Warburton P. L. Koppens Toven

Navy Sailor Billy Ward Speaks To Lions On Pacific Service

Billy Ward on leave from the U S Navy spoke to the Lions club last Wednesday about his five years at sea in the west coast Korea Japan Formosa theaters. He displayed mission photos and answered questions as Geo Bonacker ran a projector and shown a film from a Lions meeting years ago. The crowd was large and the event was well received with plans announced for May outside dining and June a picnic at the Legion hall.

Billy Ward U. S. Navy Lions Club Billy Japan Formosa Lions -Club Geo. Bonacker Legion Hall

Program School Special Events Balance of Year

April events include conferences and basebal l games at Ledyand Britt Banncroft Wesle y Brilt and other dates. Senior Class Play Theatre trips reminders spring music contests and ensembles April 27 Music Festival at 2 30 pm and related senior events through May 21 Bionic appears listed toward end.

Ledyand Burt Britt Banncroft Wesley Brilt O'Clok Bionic

Ground-Breaking Ceremony Postponed at Immanuel Lutheran

Weather delays the Ground-Breaking Ceremony to Sunday April 20 after the service. Worship at 10 am. Special tank offering opportunity. Sunday School 9 am Junior Mission Band Rally 1 30 pm. Luther League 7 30 pm. Nearby leagues from Titanka Woden and Lakota invited. Sound film of Lansing convention to be shown. Building committee meets Thursday 7 pm. Dartball contest with Rockwell at St Paul Thornton 8 pm. Senior choir rehearsal Thursday 7 pm B par. Junior choir rehearsal Saturday 3 30.

Immanuel Lutheran HA. Diers Luther League Pam Titanka Woden Lakota Lansing Brotherhood Rockwell Brotherhood St. Paul Lutheran Thornton

When Hen Production Drops Below Sixty Five Percent

The notice urges poultry farmers to cull hens producing under 65 percent output to improve overall flock productivity and efficiency. It stresses targeting underperforming birds for removal to boost egg yield and farm economics.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tionka School Janet Welhouger Micky Bach Mickey Sajo Ardith Terry Kingsdorf Shirley Norway Anmor Ruth Richard Norma Har Ramsey A. Roskamp Good Hope Lutheran B. H. Schwerin Jim Miller ISC Veishes Clarinda Polaroid Norval Wardle Methodist Church J. E. Albertson Bingham Township Methodist J. H. Warburtons LIONS Pacific Grace Gospel Orville R. Brooks
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