Titonka School Weekly Activities Highlight Elementary Projects
The first and second grades display free hand and chalk art including pussy willows with many students earning perfect spelling scores. Fifth graders study area and perimeter while correspondences with a South Dakota-based Larry Burger appear. Seniors prepare for Almost Summer at Tyke Theatre as English and science lessons cover magnets, roots, and social topics.
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Larry Burger
South Dakota
Joann
Heather
Gwen
Dorothy
Harvey
Donna
Kenny
Dean
Nanny
LeRoy
Greta
Glenda
Leona
Douglas
Christina
Larry
Paratrooper Lois Graham and other occupations proposed
The report lists humorous and serious occupation suggestions, noting Lois Graham as a paratrooper and Wilbur Doege as a lazy farmer. It discusses aims to generate ideas for jobs, with many suggestions deemed good and others humorous or sarcastic.
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Lois Graham
Wilbur Doege
Save Household Fats Urge Not To Downgrade War Salvage
Wartime notice urges Iowa homemakers to continue saving household fats for war needs including synthetic rubber, military leather, soaps, and parachute cloth. Salvage returns four cents and two meat ration points per pound when turned in to meat dealers.
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Iowa
United States
War Production Board
Sturdy Fabrics Favored for Farm Work Wear in Spring
Extension clothing specialist Miss Elizabeth Peterson of Iowa State College notes that sturdy cotton gabardine bone twill and whipcord resist rubbing and show great strength, outperforming pin checks, poplins, denims, and other fabrics in durability tests by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thickness does not indicate durability. Also mentions saving shipping space by sending bacon to Great Britain in bales.
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Elizabeth Peterson
Iowa State College
United States Department of Agriculture
Postwar mental health seen as family task
The state health department said postwar adjustment for returning soldiers hinges on family support. Many veterans struggle to rejoin civilian life, needing help bridging frontline and home routine. Families should encourage simple, first steps and focus on mental hygiene to reestablish place in home and community.
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State Health Department
Department
Preparation For Shearing Sheep Pays Well
County Extension Director A. J. Brown says prep before shearing saves time and money. Confine sheep to the farmstead the night before to aid shearers, keep them dry, heat wool evenly, and separate wet or dirty fleece. Black sheep are sheared last and packed separately for quality control.
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A. J. Brown
Sudan Grass Makes Excellent Pasture and Hay
Sudan grass is an outstanding supplement for pasture and hay says County Extension Director A. L. Brown. Seed on a prepared seedbed around May 16 to June 15 at 15 to 25 pounds per acre. after rye, plow by May 15 for moisture. Grazing advised six weeks after seeding, at 18 inches height to maximize production and reduce poisoning risk. New shoots after frost can be dangerous if grazed. Early chicks to get November eggs.
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Sudan
A. L. Brown
Tow
John Rawlings Arrives at English Air Base for Orientation
Sgt John Rawlings son of T A Rawlings of Woden completed a brief orientation course at an Air Service Command station in England. The program aims to help new airmen adapt to life in a combat theatre and a Hinglish monetary system. His next stop is his permanent station from which American ships deploy for Naziland.
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Topleta
Air Service Command
United States Strategic Air Forces
Europe
John Rawlings
T. A. Rawlings
Woden
England
Air Force
Rawlings
Sgt. Rawlings
America
Naziland
Pruning Truths From Iowa State College Expert
Landscape expert R R Rotacker warns against over pruning and beheading trees while outlining proper steps. He advises removing broken branches, preventing crotch splits, and using elastic wound paint. For evergreens, remove central buds to maintain compactness and train side branches to replace a lost leader.
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R. R. Rotacker
Iowa State College
Rothacker
Care for Carpet Sweepers to Obtain Best Service
Miss Maria Rudolfson of Iowa State College advises proper carpet sweeper care. Empty the dustpan after use, clean the brush to prevent matting, cut loose threads, and remove hairs near tufts or axle. Use a metal comb, occasionally remove the brush to clear fine dust, and replace brushes when bristles wear down.
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Maria Rudolfson
Iowa State College
Legion and Auxiliary to Visit Prison Camp at Algona
Legion and Auxiliary members from five counties plan a May 16 visit to the prisoner of war camp on U S highway 18 near Algona. Honors include Dr Charles R Logan and Mrs Roy L Pell with other district and county leaders present. Invitations extended to Hancock Winnebago Emmet and Palo Alto counties and armed forces personnel.
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Algona
American Legion
U. 9
Highway 18
Charles R. Logan
Roy L. Pell
Lester L. Lease
Ralph Jacobsen
Myrtle Banga
Kossuth
U. S
Kossuth County Legionnaires
Hantock
Winnebago
Emmet
Palo Alto
L. M. Merritt
Marc Moore
Woden Jr Sr Banquet Held at Algona Hotel
The junior senior banquet was held last Thursday evening at the Algona Hotel. Patriotic decorations featured an army tent centerpiece with red white and blue. Roy Thorn gave the welcome, John Quinn replied, Harold Buns read the class will, Dora Plant performed, John Coden offered the prophecy, and Marjorie Bung presented What's In A Name. Afterward the group attended a theater party.
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Woden
Algona
Roy Thorn
John Quinn
Harold Buns
Dora Plant
John Coden
Marjorie Bung
Ration Timetable Updates and Stamp Details
The notice outlines updated rationing rules in Iowa including tire inspections, required ration certificates, and six month or 5000 mile vehicle inspection timing. It lists coupon validity for multiple fuel, sugar, meat, cheese, canned fish, and other stamps with dates and book numbers, and notes added allowances and process steps for applications and general rationing stamps.
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Iowa
OPA
Ola Mae Miller Weds Clayton Bomgaars in California
Miss Ola Mae Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs K F Miller of Buffalo Center wed Clayton S K Bomgaars son of Mr and Mrs G F Bomgaars of Bellflower California in a candlelight 830 pm ceremony on Saturday April 8 1944 at Bellflower Chapel Reverend Carter officiated The bride wore a white street length dress with red rose corsage Attendant wore blue dress with pink camellia corsage Merlin Bomgaars was best man After a short trip the couple reside at 723 1 2 Cedar Street Bellflower California The groom works at Consolidated Steel Works and the bride at Douglas Aircraft Long Beach California.
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Ola Mae Miller
K. F. Millar
Buffalo Center
Clayton SK. Bomgaars
G. F. Bomgaars
Bellflower
California
Bellflower Chapel
Carter
Cedar Street
Married men examined from Titania awaiting call for service
Seven or eight married men examined about 11 months ago in Titania have not yet been called to service. Some expect May reports, but all are notified to await orders. Jim McCalley and Jerry Wibben were told not before October. Kenneth Swan received a questionnaire. Some quit jobs or sold businesses while others made provisions, but none know their exact status.
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Titania
Jim McCalley
Jerry Wibben
Kenneth Swan
Young mother of six former Woden girl dies in Minnesota
Mrs Russell Neal of Wadena Minnesota died April 28 1944 after three weeks in Wadena hospital. Born December 20 1907 at Woden Iowa she married Russell Neal February 17 1926 in St Paul. Funeral at Verndale Methodist Church with Rev Claude Spicer. Interment in Wadena. She leaves husband six children two brothers three sisters and many relatives.
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Russell Neal
Wadena
Minn
Wadena Hospital
Helen Marie Louise Boekts
Herman Boelts
Woden
Iowa
St. Paul
Sheffield
Evelyn Mae
Calvin
Mildred
Vera
Norita
Gertrude
Ackley
John Waelta
A. H. Runtzel
Crystal Lake
Herman Beenken
Buffalo Center
Harb Doege
L. Neal
Verndale Methodist Church
Claude Spicer
Neal
Mra
Herb Doege
Lytin
John
Wesley Seniors Present Dottie and Daffy Play Friday
The Wesley High School senior class will stage the play Dottie and Daffy this Friday night in the school auditorium. Senior cast includes Shirley Hansen Arla Jean Vegge Mary Lee Erdman Alice Youngwirth Katherine Schrauth Kathaleen Neurath Joe Johnson Irving Amne Robert Dickmann Paul Riggs Joe Eisenbacher Lowell Erdman. Plant raspberries in rich soil, advised by horticulturists at Tow State College.
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Wesley
Dottie
Daffy
Shirley Hansen
Arla
Jean Vegge
Mary Lee Erdman
Alice Youngwirth
Katherine Schrauth
Kathaleen Neurath
Joe Johnson
Irving Alne
Robert Dickmann
Paul Riggs
Joe Eisenbacher
Lowell Erdman
Rainy weather delays farm work across region
The past week brought persistent rain that halted field activities. Farmers report failed seeding progress, sprouted oats, and widespread plowing incomplete. Road conditions worsened with muddy dirt and soft gravel, delaying harvest and complicating travel to fields. A brief dry spell is needed to resume work.
Golden wedding celebrated by Bruno Bruns family
Mr and Mrs Bruno Bruns Sr of Buffalo Center marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday celebration at the Reformed church basement in Buffalo Center. A large family dinner featured gold decor, scripture reading, and hymns. Attending were relatives from nearby towns including Korte, Bruns Jr, Stohr, Har ringa, Troff, and Rev H W Senne.
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Bruno Bruns
Buffalo Center
Reformed Church At
Senne
Bruno Bruns Sr
Tressie
John Korte
Walbert Bruns
Woden
John Harringa
Titonka
Henry Stohr
Bruno Bruns Jr
Ledyard
H. W. Senne
Donald
Bullalo Center
American Legion Auxiliary News April meeting and drive
The regular monthly work meeting at the Legion Hall Friday April 28 at 2 p m with Camilla Cooper and Thora Cosgrove as cohosts. Members and friends urged to bring material for making scuffies for service hospitals and to donate carpet rags for Knoxville Veterans Hospital. A short business session will not interfere with attendance. A joint meeting is planned May 16 at 8 p m at the Algona prisoner of war camp auditorium to represent the unit and post.
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Legion Hall
Camilla Cooper
Thora Cosgrove
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Nellie 8. Nelson
Myrtle Bango
Algona
Titonka Boy Reads Book in Southwest Pacific
Louis Oesterreicher, stationed on a Mobile Hospital Ship in the Southwest Pacific, reports to his mother that he is reading a book titled Arrow Silk donated by Miss Betty Koblhaas of Algona. He hints the item may have come from a local library.
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Titonka
S.W. Pacific
Algonan
Louis Oesterreicher
Southwest Pacific
Mary Ocesteryeicher
Betty Koblhaas
Algana
Ree Batea
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Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge
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Desert Game Refuge
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Oklahoma
Jack Stott
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