Fifteen Members Class Graduating From High School
Senior News lists fifteen graduates including Lavina Jand and Dick Kuchenreuther with Cecil Snyder and Duane Higgins noted as semestral grads. Commencement on May 12 at 8:00 p.m. colors green and white flower white rose motto We Pledge Allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Jand
Doloris Peterson
Lydia Dreesman
Gladya Ann Smith
Twyliah Hamsatreet
Veria Brandt
Anna Ricks
Donna Ward
Irene Rippentrop
Dayle Bruna
Dick Kuchenreuther
Louis Oesterreeher
Marvin Johnston
Cecil Snyder
Duane Higgins
School on Parade May 7 Titonka students invite visitors
On Friday May 7 the Titonka school will be on parade for the community. Parents may visit to see yearly progress and meet teachers. A Dutch program and various class activities highlight the year despite wartime hardships. A new barn by Albert Gruber near Tripoli replaces two lost to fire, with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Cheever
Titonka
Albert Gruber
Mr. Gruber
Tripoli
Morris Isebrand Writes Home From Camp Davis NC
Morris Isebrand from Camp Davis North Carolina expresses gratitude for letters from home and shares observations about the weather dusty soil and the challenge of army life. He notes the mix of warm days and cold spells and reflects on missing farming while acknowledging the experience and overseas troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Davis
North Carolina
Mr. Clark
Mall
Morris Isebrand
United Service Women's League to Install New Officers Thursday
The United Service Women's League will meet for installation of officers Thursday afternoon at 4 at the Legion Hall. Algona unit will oversee the services. All eligible members urged to attend. membership opened to mothers daughters sisters or wives of service members. Members urged to bring one or two new attendees to bolster the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women’s League
Legion Hall
Algona
War Bond Drive Praises Farmers And Urges Full Support
A Bingham Township farmer urges fellow residents to back the war bonds drive, praising those who pledged generously while scolding others who remain on the sidelines. Chairman Geo. Th. Gerdes thanks the committee and calls for united, full-hearted support to win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham Township
Geo. Th. Gerdes
Bingham Two
Iowas Ration Calendar and Second Inspection Deadlines
Iowa ration calendar lists Class A B C tires and commercial vehicle rules with second inspection deadlines of Sept 30 June 30 and May 31 respectively. Gasoline A and other coupons expire in May and September, with Blue, red and shoes coupons showing April 24 to June 15 validity in War Ration Book One.
Titania Street Lights Vandalism Warning
City council warns of increasing vandalism as numerous street lighting bulbs are broken in Titania. Officials urge youths to stop and threaten drastic action if the behavior continues. The notice emphasizes public convenience and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania
Demand for Help Grows As Farmers Boost Production
Farmers ramp up this year’s crops increasing demand for full and part time help. Everyone not fully employed should register at once at the County Extension Service Office in Algona, designated county employment center. Local job representatives will match those needing work with available positions to support war efforts.
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Algona
System of Priorities for Feeding Proteins
County Extension Director A. L. Brown outlines priority for limited animal protein supplies. Small pigs, chickens, heavy laying hens, and small calves top need, followed by high production milk cows and hogs over 80 pounds. Cattle, lambs on feed, and those lacking good legume hay come next, with horses and breeding cattle lowest. Vegetable proteins may supplement. nursing pigs and growing chicks or pigs from weaning to 80 pounds require animal protein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Brown
Tires That Can Be Used Should Be Looked After
Wartime guidance from War Price and Ration Board No. 66 Algona Iowa urges maximizing tire mileage. If a tire is not recappable or repairable and shows no abuse, temporary fixes are allowed and the tire may stay in service. Inspectors should mark OK as is no abuse to shield owners from abuse charges when replacement is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PB. French
War Price and Ration Board No
Algona
Iowa
Truckers Must Keep Tire Inspection and Mileage Records
Fred C. El Hick, district manager in Mason City Iowa, notes truck operators fail to record tire inspection results on the back of the Certificate of War Necessity. The record aids tire purchases and gas coupon access. Eslick urges mileage and gasoline logs also be kept. filings due May 1. U S D A sets soybeans floor at $1.80 and flaxseed at $2.85 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. el- Hick
Office of Defense Transportation
Mason City
Iowa
Eslick
Mr. Eslick
Bslick
American Legion Auxiliary April meeting at Legion Hall
The April regular business and sewing meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held at the Legion Hall on Friday afternoon April 30. The business meeting runs 2:00 to 3:00, then a work meeting with Red Cross sewing and carpet rags ready. Lunch will follow, served by Thora Cosgrove and Camilla Cooper. Plans for entertaining Kossuth county units are to be made at the May 4 Tuesday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Baptisms Held at Doan and Titonka Churches
Doan and Titonka Methodist churches conducted baptisms this Sunday led by Rev. W. L. Patterson. Those baptized include Kenneth Dean Carlson. Sharon Lee Anderson. Wendell Keith. Darwin Earl. Ronald Lee and Kathleen Jolce Young. Merlyn Lloyd Bartlett. Bruce Lynn and Brent Lee Keil. Kathleen Ann Buffington. Kenneth James Hansen Jr.. Vera June Berhends. Paul Jon Burger. Arthur Lee Graham. and Verna June Sparks.
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Doan and
Titonka
Methodist Church
Doan Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Kenneth Dean Carlson
Guy Carlson
Sharon Lee Anderson
Clarence Anderson
Wendell Keith
Darwin Earl
Ronald Lee
Kathleen Jolce
al Young
Merlyn Lloyd
Lloyd Bartlett
Bruce Lynn
Brent Lee
Maurice Keil
Kathleen Ann
Donald Buffington
Kenneth James
Ray Hansen Jr
Vera June Berhends
Roy Berhends
Paul Jon
Frank Burger
Arthur Lee
Dwight Graham
Verna June Sparks
Senior Class Play Draws Large Appreciative Crowd
The senior class presented The Mad Hatters a modern comedy at Tyke Theatre Tuesday evening drawing a large crowd after an afternoon school performance. Helen Rodgers directed and praised for results. The cast of twelve performed well with a mixed quartet interludes. Rolf Hall of Plainfield suffered an eye injury from a loose board during setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyke Theatre
Helen Rodgers
Titonka Churches Schedule and Parish Activities
Titonka Lutheran and Ramsey Reformed churches list activities for the coming week. Includes English services next Sunday at 10:30 am, Sunday School at 9:30 am, choir rehearsal Friday at 8 pm, and a Ladies aid birthday party on May 6. Ramsey Reformed schedules morning worship 10:30 am, Sunday School 9:30 am, evening worship 8 pm, with various meetings. Funeral for Martin Kardoes Friday at 2 pm. Prov 20:11 quote.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Plant
Miles East
Titonka
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Ramsey Reformed
F. Snuttjer
Young People’s Club
Ladies Aid Society
Martin Kardoes
Methodial Church Service Times and Meeting Notice
Sunday School at 10:00 a m and 7:00 p m at Doan with evening preaching. Morning worship at 11:00 a m. Annual meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will be held at the Methodist church in Spencer on Thursday April 28 at 9:45 a m with visiting speakers Miss Thelma Stevens of New York and Miss Ruth Harvey of Malaya. Easter services were well attended with strong music and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodial
W. L. Patterson
DOAN
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Spencer
Thelma Stevens
New York City
Stevens
Ruth Harvey
Malaya
Singapore
World Service
Good Hope Lutheran Church Service and Ladies Aid Meeting
Divine worship at 10 30. The Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon May 6 in the church parlors. Hostesses are Mrs Heyo Boekelman, Mrs Telko Stecker, Mrs Harm Wibben and Mrs John Welhousen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred O. Mardorf
Ladies Aid
Heyo Boekelman
Telko Stecker
Harm Wibben
John Welhousen
Poppies to Be Sold in Titonka on May 29
Poppies in tribute to American war dead will be worn in Titonka on Saturday May 29 announced Mary Sartor president of the Incal unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds go to welfare for war victims and families. Poppy making supports disabled veterans at Des Moines and local volunteers will distribute the flowers throughout the day.
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America
Mary Sartor
American Legion Auxiliary
France
Belgium
Auxiliary
Anna Andrewa
U. S
Des Moines
M. Merton Skelly
Department of the Auxiliary
Miss Carol Goslin Weds Sylvester Hoff in Woden Church
Miss Carol Mae Goslin daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Goslin of Woden married Sylvester Hoff son of Mr and Mrs F C Hoff of Titonka in a Monday morning Sacred Heart Catholic church ceremony officiated by Rev B White of Buffalo Center. Bridesmaid Kathryn Putzstuck was cousin of the groom. best man was Robert Goslin. After a reception at the Dr Tindall home for about 22 guests, the couple will reside in Des Moines where both are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Mae Goslin
Sylvester Hoff
Woden
C. W. Goslin
F. C. Hoff
Titonka
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Father B. White
Buffalo Center
Kathryn Putzstuck
Laverne
Robert Goslin
Edward McGreevey
Cannibalism in Poultry Can Be Reduced or Checked
County Extension Director A L Brown says cannibalism in laying flocks ties to feed type and mineral balance. Excess light or crowding worsens the issue. feeding liquid milk with mush or some feeds needs added salt. Recommend one teaspoon salt per gallon of milk, rising to one tablespoon when feather picking appears. Iowa farmers see labor shortage hurting dairy output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension
A.L. Brown
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Lee Struthers
Wilbur
Doyle
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Merle Korte
Fana
Merle
Home Economica
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Merle Peterson
Nanny Nelson
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Alfred Baade
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Arlene Abbas
N. Carolina
Britt News-Tribune
American Legion Auxiliary News
Rolf Hall
Plainfield
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