Local School Weekly Activities Report
This week in first grade Kermit and Richard Tritz turned seven and received parties with flags and crackers. Second and third grades report attendance, exhibit prep, booklet covers, and language work while noting names of students with perfect spelling and attendance. several students underwent tonsil removal and measles absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit
Richard Tritz
Andy
Richard
Neffrey
Argaret Elien
Lorraine
Kathy
Elly Ann
Carolyn
Dverg
Lindsay
Deloris
Jeffrey
Karry
Ardith
Kenneth C
Adley
Sylvia
Sandra Verna
Everly
Kenny ‘H
Clarence
Ith
Lenora
Brent
Bruce
Aron
Terry R
Allen M
Judy
Ary
Margaret
David
Doug
Bobby
Adance
Betty Doughan
Atlas
Lambkins
Ann
Peggy
Mary Lou
Ertrude
Georgia
Dicky
Rich
Joan
Leila
Paul
Pat
Jean
Ames
Rosslyn
Jimmy
Joyce L
Dennia W
Ina
Jerry
Yoyce
Nancy
Kent
Marlene
Bet- Marie
Dennis K
Chris
Jaig
Myrna
Woden Boy’s Poppry Poster Wins Hancock County Contest
In the Local Poppy Poster contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Warren Smith in grade four won first prize in Class 1 and Erin Beenken in grade eight won Class 2. Warren’s poster advanced to the county contest where it again won, earning a chance to go to the district event. Local judges were Mrs. W. L. Tindall, Mrs. Paul Goslin, and Mrs. Charles Christensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
WSCS Circles Meet April 20 With Hostesses Named
Circle I hostesses include Mrs. Wm Welhouse Mrs. G D Welhousen Mrs. George Paterson with devotions by Mrs Herman Schutter and lesson by Mrs Dale Higgins Circle II hostesses Mrs Bernard Phelps Mrs Chas Phelps with lesson by Mrs Jay Budlong and devotions by Mrs Harvey Graham Circle III hostesses Mrs Harold Gartner with lessons by Mrs Kenneth Savan and Mrs L C Heifner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Wm Welhouse
G. D. Welhousen
George Paterson
Herman Schutter
Dale Higgins
Bernard Phelps
Chas, Phelps. Lesson
Jay ‘Budlong
Harvey Graham
Civele Hii
Harold Gartner
Kenneth Savan
L. C. Heifner
J R Schutjer to Erect New Building on Main Street Titonka
J R Schutjer will build a new cement block storefront with brick place on the main street of Titonka replacing the old shop formerly a machine shop. The corner across from K and H station will host the new 66 by 42 foot structure. Contractor Mr Skow of Emmetsburg has the contract after recently finishing a project at West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Schutter
Ibuildins
A. I. Honken
Honkenshas
Schutter
Joan Fisher
Titonka
Skow
Emmetsburg
Lutheran Ghareh
West Bend
New Car List Drops to 29 in Kossuth County
Kossuth county's new car and truck registrations fell to 29 last week, with seven trucks. Names and firms listed include Chevrolet owners Helene Jentz of Lakota and C K Kohlhens of Livermore, plus buyers from Algona, Swea City, Whittemore, and other towns. Two marriages also recorded: Marvin Rischen and Rosella Frideres. Richard Skilling and Marilyn Wilhelmi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Chevrolet
Helene E. Jentz
Lakota
C.K. Kohlhens
Livermore
Henry Korte, Jr
Titonice
Donald Mortensen
Swea City
Eldon Sachs
Algona Produce
Blanchard Lumber Co
Lone Rock
Mercury
Robert E. Anderson
Ford
Earl “Gronbach
Luverne
Eugene Hood
Algona
Robert F. Kain
Kent Motor Co
William Peterson
Allen Wagner
Edward Bauer
George P. Hawcett
Burt
Mike L. Besch
Whittemore
Jack Treman
Ywo
Kossuth
Marvin M. Rischen
Rosella C., Frideres
Wesley
Richard L. Skilling
Marilyn J. Wilhelmi
Last Rites for Melvin Attig Held at Wesley
Melvin LeRoy Attig born February 12 1920 at Laverne Iowa later moved to Wesley area. He served in the 14th Armored Division and fought in Europe before discharge in 1949 at Camp Stoneman California. He died in a traffic accident west of Emmetsburg en route to a funeral. Survived by parents George and Attig siblings Connie Eddie Gertrude Leo Everett Eldon and others. Services held at farm home and Wesley Methodist Church with veteran pallbearers and firing squad salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Melvin LeRoy ‘Attig
Laverne
Iowa
George and
Anna Staubfacher-Attig
Christian Reformed Church
United States Army
Catryp Dodge
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
14Th Armored Division
Ft. Dix
New Jersey
Europe
Germany
United States
Camp Carson
Colorado
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Japan
Laura Short
Spencer
Norman Woods
Emmetsburg
Melvin
George Attiz
Connie
Eddie
Gertrude
Leo Richter
Titonia
Clarence
Woden
Everett
Eldon
Luverne
Beverly Richter
Joyce Ann Attig
Wesley Methodist Church
J. A. Riggs
Andrews Post
Ralph Jarvis
Methodist Church Announcements Include Services and Meetings
Pastor Donald H. James presides at 11 AM worship with 10 AM Sunday School. Senior MYF meets Wednesday 7:30 PM at the parsonage. choir reheasals Wednesday 8 PM. Fourth quarterly conference and officer elections Thursday 8 PM. WECS circles meet Wednesday April 28 at 2 30. Annual meeting WSOS at Webster City Tuesday April 24 9 45. Vacation Church School Institute April 26 4 AM at Algona Congregational church. District Youth Rally at Clarion Sunday April 30 afternoon and evening. DOAN morning worship 9 46 AM with Sunday School at 9. Membership Training Class Tuesday 1 45 PM. Fourth Quarterly Conference and annual election of officers Friday 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Carterly Conference
WECS
Tmtonka and
DOAN
WSOS
Webster City
Congregational Church of
Algona
Clarion
Arnugl
Ramsey Reform Church Weekly Worship Schedule
The Ramsey Reformed congregation lists services with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 am Morning Worship at 10 30 am and Evening Worship at 7 30 pm The Rev H Senne will preach in the evening A cordial welcome to all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed
A. Koskamp
H. ¥. Senne
Wesley Hosts Annual Amateur Program by American Legion Auxiliary
The annual amateur program at Wesley drew a large audience as the auditorium sold out. In the younger group Paul Pfeffer Carol Rootang and Ruth Ann Nelson finished first, Diane Rentz of Algona took second. In the older group Lois Pearson of Manly won with a marimba solo, Bob Lichteig placed second. Judges were Mrs Goldie Erickson of St Benedict Mrs John Matlin and Mrs Albert Johnson of Corwith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Schemg
Paul Pfeffer
Carol Rootang
Ruth Ann Nelson
Diane Rentz
Algona
Lois Pearson
Manly
Wesley
Bob Lichteig
Goldie Erickson
St. Benedict
John Matlin
Albert Johnson
Corwith
Dogs For Sale Leads From Sonnnenberg Ad
A local ad by George Sonnnenberg drew many inquiries after promising a good dog for sale. He sold the single dog quickly to a buyer, with subsequent calls from dog seekers, illustrating the effectiveness of advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Soonenberg
George
Titonka Lions Sponsor Float for Band Festival Parade
The Titonka Lions club approved sponsoring a float in Mason City Band Festival parade on June 18. A committee led by Kenneth Swan and others will arrange details. The float will accompany the Titonka Band in the parade. The group held a fish dinner with about 30 members attending and heard talks from J. L. Miller and Wy. Harn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuphka Lions Club
Mason City
Kenneth Swan
Russell Castor
Clark [Miller
Ted Dunmire
Glen Miller
Fred Thacker W
Tfloat
Titonka
American Legion
American Legion Thatiowand French and George Bonacker
Scomumnhitee
Homer Downs
Clift Metcalf
J. L. Miller
Wy ‘Harn Street
Burt
Titania
Jay Budiong
Florida
California
Titonka Begins 1950 Building Program With Multiple Moves
The Titonka building drive starts in earnest as Wayne Miller moves his house and private garage to the Hansen lot, Conrad Schmidt relocates the former Lutheran parsonage, Alvin Honken shifts his old building, and several properties receive water and sewer connections with basements begun. A permit is issued for Art Boyken to build on the former Pendergast lot and Albert Davis plans extensive home improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Wayne Miller
Hansen
Conrad Schmidt
Lutheran
Steers
Alvin Honken
Harry Rickets
Chas
Reed Herman Schutter
George Schmidt
Art Boyken
Main Street
Pendergast
Albert Davis
Good Hope Lutheran Service and Activities Schedule
Divine Service at 10 with Sunday School and Bible Class. Confirmation for the 1950 class to be examined during the service. Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday evening April 20 at 8. Change of time noted for Confirmation Instruction Saturday at 8:40. Pastor attends Mason City pastoral conference in Sheffield next week Monday and Tuesday. Choir rehearsal Wednesday evening at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran A. Mardorf
Women's Missionary Society
Mason City
Shafifield
Joyce Kollasch and Kenneth Haverly wed at Wesley
Mary Joyce Ann Kollasch and Kenneth Haverly were married in a double wedding at Wesley St. Josephs Catholic church Tuesday morning April 18. Officiating was Rev. L. N. Klein. The couple's families and local relatives attended a breakfast, lunch, and reception with a dance to follow at the Legion hall. The couple will live on a farm three miles north of Algona after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosary
Rose Ann. Kollasch
Betty Kollasch
Den~his
Hugh Haverly
Jean Jarvis
Paul Haverly
Tommy Higgins
George's Cafe
Algona
Audra Haverly
Legion Hall
Wesley
Stort Anniversary Celebrated With Family Visit
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stort marked their forty fourth wedding anniversary with a family surprise over the weekend. Maxine arrived from Des Moines, Doris and Bernard Shultz came from Dass Moines, Ruth Molitor and family from Sibley, Vivian Stott and family from Forest City, and John Stott’s family all gathered except Howard serving with the armed forces in San Antonio. The gathering was a joyful occasion for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stort
Maxine
Des Moines
Doris
Bernard Shultz
Dass Moines
Clarence Molitor
Ruth
Sibley
Stanley Valley
Vivian
Forest City
John Stott
Sulla
Howard
San Antonio
Plowing Contest Set for Saturday in Kossuth County
The Kossuth County 4 H Fuel Economy Plowing Contest will be held at the Al Grift farm a mile south of Algona starting Saturday. Entries listed include teams from Buffalo Burt Greenwood Hebron Lone Rock Seneca and Swea Harrison with competitors such as Roger Moore Duane Habeger Ellsworth Underbakke Bob Moore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
al Grift Farm
Algona
Buffalo
Roger Moore
Bill Orthel
Burt
Duane Habeger
Ed Tigges
Eagle
Melvin Pavik
Gailen Johnson
Grant
Harvey Work
Gene Tokheim
Greenwood
Edward Schiltz
Dave Bernhard
Hebron
Ellsworth Underbakke
Buryi Berg
Lone Rock
Junior Hurlburt
Sanford Mitchell
Portland
Bernhard Miller
Donald Eimers
Seneca
Bob Moore
Dick Lonft
Swea-Harrison
John Preston
Gordon
Jones
Mrs Rudisill and Daughter Move to Clarion
Neighbors held a farewell at Mrs Mary Rudisill home last Tuesday afternoon as she and her daughter Mrs Lydia Grunewald prepare to move to Lloyd Rudisill s home in Clarion Refreshments were served and a gift presented to Mrs Rudisill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudisill
Woden
Clarion Woden
Mary Rudisill
Lydia Grunewald
Lloyd Rudisill
Clarion
Rudi
Barn Fire Destroys Otis Anfinson Farm
Firefighters battled an overnight blaze at the Otis Anfinson farm, destroying the barn and roughly 80 acres of feed and grain. The farm is owned by Paul Zepfass of Algona with Anfinson listed as tenant. insurance partly covers the loss and the cause is under investigation for a possible defective wiring fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Otis Anfinson
Paul Zepfass
Algona
Anfinson
John Swanson Dies After Illness at 78
John W. Swanson born March 15 1872 in Bornholm Denmark came to the United States at 19. He farmed in Illinois and Iowa later becoming a livestock buyer. Survived by two sons John A. of Rockford Conrad of Dean a sister Carrie Pike Tonika and brothers Otto Andrew. Funeral at Titonka Methodist Church conducted by Rev. D. H. James with burial at Buffalo Teampship cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Swanson
Svend
Olga Swanson
Bornholm
Denmark
United States
la Salle
Llinois
Gertrude Haupt
John A
Gertrude
Conrad
Iowa
Wesley
Woden
Titonka
St. Ann Hospital
Algona
Gertrude Gardiner
John IA
Rockford
Ill
Dean
Carrie -Pike
Tonika
Otto
Andrew
Minneapolis
Titonka Methodist Church
Methodist Church
D. H. James
Buffalo Teanship
Immanuel Lutheran Wom Plant Pastor Schedule Note
Second Sunday after Easter divine services at 10 with 9 am Sunday School and Bible Class. Luther League party in Forest City. League guests Britt League. pastor to Mason City conference in Sheffield on April 20. Brotherhood to play Rockwell at Britt. Choir rehearsal Friday 8. Confirmation class Saturday 9. Central Group of Women’s Missionary Federation at Corwith on Thursday. Church Council meets Friday 8 at parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Wm
Plant
Luther League
Forest City
Britt League
Mason City
Sheffield
Gur Brotherhood Twill
Rockwell
Britt
North Central Group of Women's Missionary Federation
Corwith
Church Council
April Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Legion Hall
The regular April work meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held at the Legion hall on Friday afternoon, April 28, with Irene Peterson and Vera Schwietert as hostesses. A display at the drug store shows donations sent to U S Veterans hospitals. many articles were aided by friends and members. May 27 is Poppy Day and the regular May business meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Irene Peterson
Vera Schwietert
U. S. Veterans
Abbe A Dreesman Dies at 79 in Lakota Rites Held
Abbe A. Dreesman longtime Lakota resident died Thursday at Mercy Hospital Mason City aged 79 years 6 months 27 days. Funeral services were held at Lakota Presbyterian Church with Rev E H Bushman officiating. Interment at Oleno Mound Cemetery Budafala Center. He leaves wife daughter Gertrude and two grandchildren. brother Enno and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbe A. Dreesman
Lakota
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Presbyterian Church
Lake
E. H. Buschman
Change
Shirley Anderson
J. E. Ukena
Ongan
Olena Mound Cemetery
Budifala Center
H. D. Mussman
Jasper Smith
Irvin Wortman
W. D. Ley
W. Schroeder
Art Les~ter
A. P. Schissel
Minneapolis
John Schissel
Jim
Richard
Conrad Schissel
Adams
Minn
N. Nett
Winona
Frarcis Krebsbach
Austin
John Slabs
Janice Sue
Bufffalo Center
J. 2. Slabs
Dorothy Lou
J. D. Kingston
Karen
Cherrie
Armstrong
Ben Meyer
Spirit Lake
Frank Sterling
A. Gollner
John Dreesman
Algona
Henman Dreesman
Dennis
Titonka
Dick Slaper
Bruhhus
Buffalo Center
Masore City
Gertrude
Art Schissel
Joseph
Sue Ellen Schissel
Enno
Auxiliary Meets Lakota Unit 652 Legion Auxiliary
Lakota Unit 652 Legion Auxiliary met Monday night with Mrs Wirtjes and Mrs Mary Zoller. Fourteen members answered roll call. Edith Schroeder Pan American chairman spoke on Ecuador The Golden Land and displayed South American dolls a cape from tequila leaves and moccasins from Venezuela belonging to Mrs I E Wortman. May roll call will be answered with a poem about mother.
Fort Dodge Presbyterial Women Meet At New Church
The fort dodge Presbyterian church hosted the Fort Dodge Presbytery women meeting last Thursday and Friday. Noted speakers included Mrs John Weir a missionary from India, Mrs Elizabeth Reed of Waterloo a national missions board member, and Mrs Gardner Winn a former missionary. Local attendees included Mesdames Gutknecht Buckels Jangsen Buschman Ukena Heetland Schaper and Miss Emma Gutknecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Lakota
New Presbyterian Church
Fort Dodge Presbytery
John Weir
India
Elizabeth Reed
Waterloo
National Missions Board
Gardner Winn
C. A. Gutknecht
C. A. Buckels
Carl Jangsen, Buschman
J. E. Ukena
Jerry Heetland
F. C. Schaper
Miss’Emma Gutknecht
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Maurice
Glen
Vicky
Hher
Arold
Mary
Rita
Joyce
Judith i
Harlan
Jern
Roger
Gerald
Rob
Eng
Earth
J. R. Schutjer
Methodist
Fred Orbmeyer
Melvin Attig
George Sonnenberg
Titonka Lions
Joyce Kollasch
Kenneth Haverly
John Swanson
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