Activities Of Titonka School For The Week
The weekly report covers Titonka School activities across grades. Second grade had perfect spelling, invited by first graders to view their play, and practiced tougher arithmetic. Third grade reports Dayle Johnson with measles, new reading book Centerville, plant experiments, and art projects. Sixth grade writes stories, studies Belgium and France, and reads patriotic literature while learning about commissions and discounts. Freshmen finished dresses. seniors admire them as they prepare for contests. Junior class notes Thursday dances. senior play The Mad Hatters approaches. physics on currents. commercial law on agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayle Johnson
Centerville
Belgium
France
Iowa Farm Tips for Tomato Maturity and Garden Tricks
Iowa farmers learn that phosphate deficiency delays tomato ripening and that extra 0-20-0 fertilizer speeds growth. Advice covers mixing fertilizer into soil, using sunflowers as bean supports, and planting radishes with carrots to break crusts and ease thinning.
4-H Meetings at Public Schools to Educate Girls for War Effort
Miss Alma Schultz county home economist has arranged nine 4-H meetings in county high schools over the next two weeks. She explains 4-H and members' roles in the war effort. Scheduled: Grant consolidated and Swea City on April 21. Titanka on April 22. Burt and Barritrof t on April 26. Ledyard and Lakota on April 27. Lone Rock on April 28. Laverne on April 30. Fenton and Whittemore dates pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Schultz
Lone Rock
Laverne
Fenton
Whittemore
Canning Demos Slated For May Across Mason City
Miss Helen Comfort, home economist and vocational instructor in Algona, will accompany Miss Alma Schultz, Kossuth County home economist, to a canning demonstration in Mason City on Thursday April 29. Frances Hettler, state extension nutritionist, will discuss pressure cookers and water baths and methods for refrigerator lockers. Schultz plans twelve canning demonstrations in May with city leaders aiding. Watch for dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Comfort
Algona
Alma Schultz
Kossuth
Mason City
Frances Hettler
C. C. D. Black Leader
Schultz
4-H Clubs Donate to State Ambulance Drive
Ten Kossuth county 4-H girls and boys clubs collectively donate 47.18 to the state 4-H office ambulance fund, which has already bought two ambulances and substantial Red Cross medical supplies. Clubs listed include Ledyard Loyal Lassies Prairie Pals Whittemore Whizzers Seneca Stars Greenwood Girls Union Alethians Fenton Forwards Irvington T s Riverdale Rustlers Plum Creek Elite Garfield Buffalo Lone Rock Seneca Irvington Fenton Greenwood Algona Luverne Lakota.
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Kossuth
Kossuth County
Red Cross
Ledyard Loyal Lassies
Prairie Pals
Whittemore Whizzers
Seneca Stars
Greenwood Girls
Union Alethians
Fenton Forwards
Irvington T's
Riverdale Rustlers
Plum Creek Elite
Garfield
Buffalo
Lone Rock
Seneca
Irvington
Fenton
Greenwood
Algona
Luverne Future Farmers
Lakota
Self-Feed Both Big and Small Chickens
Iowa State College extension poultry specialist W. R. Whitfield urges farmers to switch to self feeding all feeds for both old and young poultry. He argues hand feeding is inefficient, recommends ample hopper space for protein concentrates, oats, and corn, and says refilling frequency should match flock age and range conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College Extension
Whitfeld
Ripley Error Noted by Simpson College Mathematician
Prof. C. W. Emmons of Simpson College Indianola points out a math error by Ripley. Ripley claimed 1,111,111,111 x 1,111,111,111 equals 123,456,789,009,876,543,21 while Emmons says the correct result is 1,234,567,900,987,664,321, a difference of 11,111,411,000,000,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
C. W. Emmons
Simpson College
Indianola
Emmons
Reverend Dr Kuehne a Prominent Minster of Lincoln Nebr
Reverend Dr Richard Kuehne aged 73 died April 4 in Lutheran Hospital Manhattan New York after retirement as Friedens Lutheran pastor Lincoln Nebraska He led 17 evangelical missions to Europe and served in Parkersburg Ackley Postville and Lincoln His marriage to Pauline Henrichsen produced one son and two daughters He aided aid for Volga Relief after World War I earned medals from Red Cross nations and was named one of United Lutheran Churches outstanding clergy in 1941 He is survived by his daughters Mrs John Frenssen Mt Vernon New York and Mrs Karl Sunderman Titonka Iowa plus many relatives and former parishioners
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Richard Kuehne
Friedens Lutheran Church
Lincoln
Nebraska
Europe
Lutheran Hospital
Manhattan
New York
Sumner
Nebr
John Frenssen
Mt. Vernon
Germany
Breklum Seminary
London
Chicago
Warburg Synod
United Lutheran Church
Racine
Wis
Parkersburg
Ackley
Postville
Iowa
Pauline Henrichsen
Vernon
Karl Sunderman
Titonka
Canning Outlook Favored In 1943 In Kossuth County
Homemakers in Kossuth county will continue using the hot water path method for canning fruits and vegetables as steam pressure cookers remain scarce. County home economist Miss Alma Schultz says home conservation is key to food production goals. May demonstrations will show both canning methods and supplies for jars and tins look ample, with lids probably sufficient though of newer types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Alma Schultz
Injury Report From Onawa Truck Repair Incident
Ernie Dalashmutt of Onawa suffered a severe leg injury while repairing a truck. Believing the machine was in low gear he approached the rear to adjust it. He had actually shifted to reverse, was knocked down, and the truck ran over one leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Dalashmutt
Onawa
Ernie
Mr. Delashmutt
Iowa ration calendar outlines second inspection deadlines
The document lists Class A B and C ration second inspection deadlines May 31 June 30 and September 30 for vehicles and groceries. It details expiration dates for A book gasoline Coupons No 5 Coffees No 26 Sugar No 12 and stove fuel stamps through April May and September with additional food and footwear ration validity.
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Iowa
Wheat Is Found To Be Good Feed For Swine
Iowa State College extension swine specialist BE L Quaife reports 100 million bushels of wheat released for livestock feed will aid protein shortages and corn scarcity. He outlines mixing ratios for pigs, sows, and fattening hogs and notes wheat's higher value over corn for hogs, especially young pigs and nursing sows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Woden Boy Reported Missing May Be Prisoner
Fritz I. Gerdes and wife received letters from short wave listeners claiming their son Hans Gerdes, reported missing in the Java Sea 13 months ago, was heard in a Japanese prisoner of war broadcast on April 13. The message said he is alive and healthy and hopes to return home, asking listeners to notify his parents in Woden Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Fritz I. Gerdes
Hans Gerdes
Java Sea
Hana
Japan
O. K
Hans
Towa
Former Woden Leader Leads Army Air Corps in Florida
M. L. Zwald, former superintendent of Ocheydan schools, is listed as a lieutenant in the army air corps at Miami Beach, Florida. Mrs Zwald will finish this school year and then relocate with daughters Thabbellé and Chalice to join him at year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Army Air Corps
Frriends
M. L. Zwald
Miami Beach
Florida
Ocheydan
Mra. Zwald
Thabellé
Chalice
Boy shoots shotgun from grandfather’s home
Having Fun Jerry Hickok son of Mr and Mrs O B Hickok Hayfield found a shotgun at grandfather s home and loaded it He discharged both barrels in the yard causing a skinned and bruised cheek from recoil The incident highlights risky handling of firearms by a child and resulting minor injuries at a family property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Hickok
Tve
O. BE. Hickok
Hayfield
Pleasant Surprise as Tipton Cancels March Bills
Tipton residents received a welcome gift as the city council announced March light and water bill cancellations. The move aims to relieve households amid rising living costs and was greeted with relief by families citywide.
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Tipton
Titonka Churches plan Good Friday and Easter services
Titonka area churches schedule Good Friday German communion at 10:30 a m and English evening service at 8. Rev Wm Planz to present a Passion lecture. Palm Sunday English service at 10:30, Sunday School 9:30. Ramzey Reformed holds worship 10:30 with 9:30 Sunday School. Young People's Club and Choir meet Tuesday. Good Friday English service at 10:00 a m. Bible verses cited.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Planz
Titonka
Taster
Lutheran World Action
Ramzey
F. Snuttjer
Young People’s Club
Abel
Easter Sunrise Service and Holy Week Schedule at Good Hope
Good Hope Lutheran announces Easter sunrise service at 6 30 on Sunday along with a 10 30 divine worship. Luther League hosts the sunrise service at 6 30 and invites hymnals and Lenten Self Denial envelopes. Special Easter King and Kingdom offering starts at 10 20 with Sunday School also asked to bring envelopes. Holy Week includes Holy Thursday communion at 8 08 p m and Good Friday German communion at 10 00 a m with an American Missions offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred O. Mardorf
Luther League
Methodist Church Services and Easter World Service Offering
Methodist Church led by Rev W L Patterson holds Sunday School at 10 00 am and Morning Worship at 11 00 am with special choir music. Babies and children baptized and adults received by transfer and faith. Easter World Service offering collected. Good Friday service at 10 00 am with Mrs Carl FB Callies as soloist. Doan church also hosts morning worship at 9 30 am and Sunday School at 10 45 am with baptism and reception of members and Easter World Service offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Yariday
Carl FB
Callies
DOAN
Haster
Ben Felt Dies at Rockledge 85 in Wesley News
Wesley News reports the death of Ben P. Felt, 85, in Rockledge Florida after months of ill health. He leaves his widow, three daughters A F Wagner Nina Ranck and Peter Haverly, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Felt family owned the Ben Felt Cash Store in Wesley until retirement. Funeral services were held in Rockledge with burial in Wesley.
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Wesley
Rockledge
Florida
Ben PF. Felt
Felt
A. F. Wagner
Nina Ranck
Peter Haverly
San Diego
Calif
Wesley unit forms United Service Women charter progress noted
Twenty Wesley women organized the United Service Women of America unit electing J M Kunz as president and J A Riggs as chaplain. The charter application was sent to Ruth Harrold of Eldora. Officers include Diekmann vice president and Ward treasurer. Installation planned by Algona unit. monthly meetings set for the last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
United Service Women of America
J. A. Riggs
Ruth G. Harrold
Eldora
J. M. Kunz
Fred Diekmann
Mildred Fox
HE. Ward
Beatrica Hildman
Charles Kraus
J. L. Studer
Nate Studer
al Wagner
Urban Lickteig
Algona
Rebekah District Meeting At Wesley Last Week
The Rebekah convention No. 55 at Wesley drew strong attendance with over 75 at night. Doris Huffman of Mason City led as vice president. Rosa Viles attended as past president. Delegates from Algona Osceola Burt Britt Clear Lake and Manly joined a program of musical numbers and degree work for four candidates. A six o'clock dinner at the Methodist church featured pink and green decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Rebekah
Doris Huffman
Mason City
Rosa Viles
Algona
Osceola
Burt
Britt
Clear Lake
Tom Franzen
Odd Fellows Home
Connie
Manly
Myrtle Brayton
George Werling
George Hogan
Thayer Mullin
Methodist Church
Woden High to Present Class Play Galloping Ghosts
The Woden High senior class will present the play Galloping Ghosts at the schoolhouse on Thursday evening, April 29. Cast includes Johanna Huis-Inga, Harold Schmidt, Bernice Coden, Roy Thorn, Marjorie Smith, Vern Stenerson, Melinda Giesking, Dean Eisenmann, Eldon Meddaugh, John Plant, and Irma Bird. Directed by Miss Hunice Madson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Woden High School
Seven in Confirmation Class at Woden Church
Palm Sunday exercises were held at St John’s Lutheran Church with Rev John Mohr officiating. Class members include Dixie Gerdes Paul Gerdes Roy Thorn Rosella Brunsom Elsie Beam and Donald Tegtmeyer. A Lutheran Brotherhood banquet for confirmants and their parents will be held at the church on April 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
St. John's Lutheran Church
John Mohr
Dixie Gerdes
Paul Gerdes
Roy Thorn
Rosella Brunsom
Elsie Beam
Donald Tegtmeyer
Lutheran Brotherhood
Men 38 to 44 years old to be reclassified
The Local Board reopens the case of every registrant in Class TV H aged 38 to 44, notifying each by letter to submit any new evidence. Agricultural workers may be reclassified by dependency status, ministers to TV D H, and others to IH A H or II A/B H based on occupation and need. Some classes are being adjusted with new jurisdiction and timelines.
United Service Women's League organized here
The United Service Women's League held its organizational meeting at the Legion Hall on Friday afternoon April 16. Mrs. Alvira Monlux of Algona led, officers were elected including W. F. Hamstreet president Howard Andrews vice president Wilbur Schram secretary Wm Schram chaplain Allen Carr treasurer Harold Miller historian Frank Hoff sergeant at arms. The group aims to keep records on service members and invites mothers sisters daughters and wives of service people to join with dues ten cents monthly. Installation will be at Burt on Wednesday evening April 28 with the Algona unit presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women's League
Legion Hall
Alvira Monlux
Algona
W. F. Hamstreet
Howard Andrews
Wilbur Schram
Wm. Schram
Allen Carr
Harold Miller
Frank Hoff
Burt
Titania Ladies Meet at Burt Club Session
The Federated Woman's Clubs gathering occurred Tuesday at the Burt Presbyterian Church with a noon luncheon and a program on Victory Gardens by Alran Schultz. Speaker Mrs. Curtis Aman reviewed The Years of Our Lord, with music by Burt public school. officers elected include Mayme Peterson, Lucille Ley, Cleo Nelson, and Laura Raney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Federated Woman's Clubs
Presbyterian Church
Burt
Alran Schultz
Victory Gardens
Curtis Aman
Mason City
Our Lord
Komrot
Burt Public School
Mayme Peterson
Titonka
Lucille Ley
Lakota
Cleo Nelson
Laura Raney
Titonka Woman's Club
Federated Club
Raymond Bartlett
Jay Budlong
J. J. Budlong
Ry Budlong
Carl FP
Callies
Frank Clark
John F. Fisher
Howard French
Bigg
Alvin Honken
Harold Miley
A. M. Petergen
Men
Julius Tesch
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Titonka School
Elsie Stroebel
Deloris Welhausen
Canning Meeting
DR. Kuehne
Ministry
Canning
Topic
Ben F. Felt
Rockledge, Frs
United Service Women
United Service Women’s League
Titania
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