Titonka 50th Anniversary Notes Highlight Local History
The article recalls Titonka events from March 1919 when Howard French bought a lumber business and later served multiple mayoral terms. It mentions Klondike snowbound in 1916, the August rodeo bulldogging event with dangers, local figures like Florin Bartlett and Eddie Stattsiman, the Statterman twins Smoky and Musty, pheasant farming progress in 1930, and Herb Klasse’s stunt flying tied to the August rodeo dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard French
J.j.,budlong & Sons
Howard
Titonka
Klondike
Hazer
Mtonka
Florin Bartlett
Black Hills
Edwin
Eddie
Statterman Twins
Smoky
Musty
Herb Klasse
Herb
Sever Pannkuk Celebrates 71st Birthday Party
Sever Pannkuk marked his 71st birthday with a Sunday gathering in Titonka. Relatives and friends from nearby towns attended a fried chicken dinner with cake and ice cream, sharing gifts and cards in a festive afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sever Pannkuk
Harm Garrels
Lorraine
Marvin
Little Rock
Martin Klosthoer
Merrill
Laverne
Minn
Ollie Wertzema
Paul
Sibley
Awleigh Pannkuk
Larry
Jimmy
Duncombe
Woolstock
Herman Pannkuk
Elmore
Everett Pannkuk
Burt
John B. ‘Pannkuk
Morris Isebrand
Darrell
Jean
David
Bonnie
Richard Isebrand
Michael
Lenus Isebrand
Lois. Peterson
Titonka
Titonka Postmaster Appointment Confirmed
Tuesday reports from Washington confirm Julia A. Stott’s appointment as Titonka postmaster by the U S Senate.
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Julia A. Stott
Titonka
Daily News
Washington
U. S. Senate
Rodeo Rules and Events Explained for Saddle Bronc and Related Pony Sports
An overview of rodeo rules and techniques for saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, calf roping, and bulldogging. It explains rein use, hand position, circingle and flank ropes, bucking restraints, and safety aims, with notes on scoring aspects and rider safety considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cox
Buffalo Boosters Hold Achievement Day
Buffalo Boosters 4-H club hosts Achievement Day on Thursday afternoon August 1 at the Methodist church basement. Public invited to attend starting 2 p.m. Members’ clothing judged for fair entries, Style Revue scheduled. Two junior teams demonstrate washing and blocking a sweater and manicure set use, senior team Catherine Ortel and Shirley Caillés show sewing machine attachments. Lunch provided.
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Buffalo Boosters
Methodist Church
Catherine Orthel
Shirley Caillés
Plan for Demonstration and Special Entries at County Fair
At the George Sealberg home a Kossuth County Fair plan meeting was held led by Anneth Studer. John Burton, county youth assistant, outlined efforts against the borers while a roller skating party was scheduled for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Kossutah
George Sealberg
Anneth Studer
John Burton
Bartlett Brothers Buy Skating Rink for Turkey Hatchery
Bartlett Brothers have purchased the skating rink and will convert it into a turkey hatchery with new facilities and multiple rooms. They plan to hatch their own poults and supply thousands to the trade while keeping their turkey farm. Harold Miller, longtime rink operator, notes business declines and the community’s sorrow at the rink’s closure.
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Bartlett Brothers
Swea
Set
Swea City
Harold Miller
Harold
Titonka Businessmen to Broadcast Saturday Evening
Titonka Chamber of Commerce members will be heard on KSMN Saturday August 18 at 5 45 pm. The radio guests will discuss the Rodeo and Indian Day celebration on the 14th and 15th. Tune to 1010 to listen to Titonka local men from Mason City station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Chamber of Commerce
KSMN
Mason City
Bicycles to Join Parade Monday August 15
Kenneth Swan announces change in plans inviting bicycle riders to decorate their bikes and participate in the parade next Monday August 15 after earlier statement that bicycles would be excluded.
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Kenneth Swan
Buffalo Boosters Hold Meeting With Jane Amesbury
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club met at Jane Amesbury's home with twelve members present. Plans for Achievement Day and the fair were discussed, with Achievement Day set for August 11 at the Methodist church and the public invited. Mrs Callies demonstrated tying methods for uniform ties, and a lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club
Jane Amesbury
Methodist Church
Callies
Catherine Orthel
Indian Day Closures Hit Grocery, Bank and Post Office
The grocery stores close Monday August 1 from 12 noon to 3 PM along with the post office. The bank also shuts at noon for the rest of the day, while malls keep normal rural delivery and no legal holiday designation applies.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule Note
Ninth Sunday after Trinity services at 10 15 with Holy Communion Preparatory service 10 Sunday School 9 Bible Class 9 and announcements for Holy Communion Saturday and Thursday Ladies Aid and Mission Society 1 30 Luther League devotional August 21 devotional business and social at 8 date changed from prior notice.
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Immanuel Lutheran Wm
Plant
Holy Com
Maunion
Holy Com'munion
Ladies Aid and Mission Society
Luther’ League
New Car and Truck Registrations Reach High in Kossuth
The weekly report shows 46 new vehicle registrations in Kossuth County as cars and trucks arrive rapidly. Names listed include buyers from Algona Bancroft Swea City Lakota Bancroft and other towns, with brands such as Ford Buick Studebaker Chevrolet Pontiac Plymouth Dodge Hudson Packard and more.
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Kossuth County
Ford
A. B. Cherland
Lone Hock
Jonn. Griese
Dakota
J. A. Hackbarth
Whittemore
Julius H. Harms
Algona
Patricia Kennedy
Bancroft
James J. Kuchenreuther
T. F. Lundell
Bernard Morerail
J. H. Mousel
Ledyard
Vernon Storm
Alphonse Weber
Algona Flour & Feed
R. S. Cummings
Swea City
Ralph and
Richard Larson
G. T. Towne
Harold Ubben
Lakota
Algona Implement Co
Buick
S. R. Baker
Luverne
W.H. Ehrhardt
Wayne Keith
Burt
BR. L Krantz
Titonka
Studebaker
George Garmann
Elmore
Ervin P. Borchardt
Fenton
Pontiac
Wilson Brack
Mercury
W .O. Briggs
Chevrolet
Aug. F. Christ
Chas
A. Cockerell
Frank and
John Droessler
Harold H. Esser
Henry J. Jensen
Ringsted
Gerald N. Kramer
Oliver Mathson
West Bend
George Merrill
Chas. McVay
Linus Vaske
Corwith Trucks
Glenn ‘Householder
Lone Rock
John T. McGuire
Plymouth
Harley E. Hanson
Ronald E. Heetland
Akota
Gene Lampe
Vernon L. Pehrson
Sweat City
Dodge Truck
J. I. Merryman
Stenzel Bros
Packard
Alex Radig
Lone, Rock
Hudson
J. A.raney
Titonka Prepares for Two Day Rodeo and Indian Day
August 14 and 15 bring a weekend of rodeo shows by Black Hills Rodeo Co. at the grounds and Main Street parade. Tyke Theatre screens Two Guys From Texas Sunday and Monday, with Lynn Kern’s orchestra headlining a Coliseum dance. Nelson Amusement Co. offers rides all day. Titonka marks its 50th anniversary with expected record crowds.
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Titonica
Titania
Tyke Theatre
Coliseum
Lynn Kern
Nelson Amusement Company
Black Hills Rodeo Co
Main Street
Texas
Titanica
Titonka
Titonka Hammers Swea City to Lead Border League
Titonka defeated Swea City 21 to 1 Sunday afternoon on the local diamond, seizing solitary first in the Border League. Dick Downs and Dayle Bruns fueled the win with three hits each as Titonka piled up 15 hits while Swea City committed four errors and issued nine walks.
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Titonka
Swea City
L Pet
Algona
Algona Indians
Lone Rock
Buffalo Center
Swea
Keith Bruns
Dick Downs
Dayle Bruns
R. Downs
D. Downs
C Young
D. Bruns
Stott
Fritz
Norland
Sbhnston
Wesselman
Bruns
Roberts Cf
Lundquist
Wb&p
Titonka letter objects to August rodeo event
A Titonka reader group objects to the Titonka Chamber of Commerce rodeo planned for August 14 claiming it violates Sabbath observance and spiritual standards. The protest letter from the Ramsey Reformed Church Consistory and several signatories urges print publication of the objection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Clark
Clark
Titonka Chamber of Commerce
Ramsey
Harlan Miller Declines Indian Day Parade Invite
Des Moines Register notes Harlan Miller author of Over the Coffee declines Kenneth Swan's invitation to ride a white horse at Titonka Indian Day and Rodeo. The piece mocks Miller while praising his column and suggesting he belongs in the city or a summer resort.
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Harlan Miler
Des Moines Register
Kenneth Swan
Titonka
Miller
Ken
Harvey Ingham
Judge Quarton
Titanka
Ingham
Rough Riders
Indiana
Towa
Speed limit signs posted on Main Street districts
New speed signs placed along Main Street reduce limits to 20 mph in the business district and 25 mph in the residential district. Installed by the Yowa Highway Commission controlling Matin Street and adjacent roads, the signs aim to curb accidents and encourage careful driving.
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Yowa Highway Commission
Matin
Floyd Reibsamenes Celebrate Tenth Anniversary
Guests gathered for the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Floyd Reibsamen in Titonka and Buffalo Center. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Reed and family Mr and Mrs Andrew Petersen and John Cunningham Mr and Mrs Harold Bowers and family Mr and Mrs George Bowers and family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Bowers. A lunch was served and gifts received as Glen Bowers visited Roger David for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Reibsamen
Charles Reed
Andrew Petersen
John Cunningham
Titonka
Harold Bowers
George Bowers
Clarence Bowers
Buffalo Center
Glen Bowers
Floyd Rejksamen
Roger David
Lost Boy Turns Up Safe After Prolonged Search
Arnold Schutter, eight, vanished from his home and hid in groves and fields as hundreds searched for hours. The crowd dispersed before he appeared unharmed, having avoided a music lesson and spent time in a tree while his dog barked in signals.
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Arnold Schutter
Bonno Schutter
Schutter
Schuter
Schutter Grove
Union Slough
Titonka 4-H Boys Plan Float for Indian Day Parade
Titonka 4-H club met at David Boekelman’s home Friday evening August 5 to plan a float for the Indian Day parade and discuss farm 4-H activities. Bill Orthel reports.
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Titonka
David Boekelman
Riday
Bill Orthel
Band Mothers Plan Two Rodeo Day Stands
The Band Mothers report proceeds from an ice cream social and popcorn sale totaling 89.24 and plan two fundraising stands for Rodeo Day one at the rodeo grounds and another uptown. They seek Band Fathers’ help and community cooperation to fund uniforms for next spring.
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Clifford Krantz
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Welisburg, Iowa
Bartletts
Turkey Hatchery
the People's Forum
A. Roskamp
Dick Beenken
Henry
J. Sonnenberg
Henry Meinders
Geo. Heyer
Harm Rislus
Peter Ubhen
Harlan Miller
Floyd Reibsamens
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