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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1951

Page

5

Titonka School Readiness Opens Monday

A kindergarten clinic hosted by the Titonka school opened Monday with 22 children enrolled. County Nurse and PTA members coordinated the event, with Miss Rust meeting parents and children. A film highlighted child health needs. The faculty list covers grades one through eight and high school staff, with a Saturday meeting for organization. School lunches rise to 25 cents. Numerous summer improvements to the school plant are open for viewing by patrons.

P.T. A Miss Rust Beth Louise Albertson Doris Jean Miller Vernon LeRoy Burkhart Cynthia June Rakow Karen Janet Bruns Janice Fay Oestermann Peggy Lee Michaelsen Selene Kay Miller Gale Beth Miller Sherry Denice Boyken Keith Richard Hamilton Sheryle Lynn Gray Loren Iain Pannhuk Russell Larry Cenaday Myrna Jean Rike Linda Kay ‘Smid Dorothy Ann Simpson James

Dick Downs Graduates From State Teachers College

Richard K. Downs son of Mr and Mrs Homer Downs graduated from a four year course at State Teachers College Cedar Falls Thursday evening and received a bachelor of arts degree He majored in Men's Physical Education with minors in Biology and Safety Education He was among 226 summer graduates His parents attended the ceremony Mary Ann Eisenmann of Woden also earned a bachelor of arts in Teaching English and History from the four year program

Richard K. Downs Homer Downs State Teachers College Cedar Falls Mary Ann Eisenmann Woden

Ramsey Reform Church Pastoral Schedule

A. Roskamp is pastor at Ramsey Reform. Sunday activities include Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30 am, Morning Worship at 10 30 am, and Evening Worship at 2 00 pm. Friday choir rehearsal is also listed.

Woden Auxiliary Reports Meeting in August Session

The Woden Unit 628 American Legion Auxiliary met on August 9 with sixteen members. A meritorious service award with 180 credit points earned a superior rating for the fifth year. $25 aided Legion Post sidewalks. new-born baby girls receive a first year membership toy. Directors were appointed for the year, and hostesses Mae Thwedt and Clara Smith led the August gathering.

Woden American Legion Auxiliary Legion Post Legion Hall Mina Bird Leota Gerdes Des Moines Theresa Gerdes Martha Halvorsen Maudella Ellefson Mae Tweet Neema Isebrand Louise

Titonka Locals Take Quiet Vacation Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dreesman and their son David spent a week in northern Minnesota and Canada on a fishing getaway. The trip was peaceful with no tall tales about big catches from Herman.

Titonka Herman Dreesman David Minnesota Canada Herman

Sheriff Displays Photo of Monroe County Jail in Office

Long convinced Monroe county has the most modern and attractive jail in Iowa, Sheriff John Goodwin plans to place a picture of it in his office envelope to showcase the facility's status.

Monroe County Iowa John Goodwin

Gillette on Senate Foreign Aid Plan and House Cuts

Senator Gillette criticizes the $8.5 billion foreign aid bill as a hodgepodge and opposes broad geographic funding. He seeks a $2 billion cut, warns of unchecked executive transfers, and questions administration of the program amid House calls for a Mutual Security Administration. The action faces weeks of debate as Congress weighs tax plans and jurisdiction.

Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees House Paris House Foreign Affairs Committee Senate George Joint Committees Congress Mutual Security Administration Smith New Jersey Saltonstall Massachusetts Congressional Action Agriculture White House Bankhead- Jones Senate Post , Office Committee House Veterans Affairs Committee

Buffalo Boosters 4-H Demonstration Team Wins Blue Ribbon

At the Kossuth County Fair Buffalo Boosters 4-H team earned a blue ribbon and a trip to the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. Members are Carol Callies and Marlyn Callies, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Callies. Demonstration titled Food for Father highlighted dairy product use with hot cheese sandwiches. Leader Mrs. C. Callies will accompany the team to Waterloo in October. judge Mrs. Mabel Hewitt apologized for a prior misclassification.

Buffalo Boosters Waterloo Carol Callies Carl F. Callies Marlyn Callies Ed Callies Mabel Hewitt Rockwell City C. ¥. Callies

Welhousens Move to Home in Titonka Town

Mr and Mrs Wm Welhousen moved to town Thursday and now reside in a new house bought from Henry Korte months ago Wilbur will stay on the farm and live alone for now Will, an old settler, has lived here since 1888 He previously lived on the farm Herman now occupies and the Welhousens have lived at German Valley and on the farm south of the Collar corner

WM. Welhousens Wm. Welhousen Henry Korte Wilbur Will Herman

President vetoes pensions bill for nonservice-connected veterans

The President rejected a bill to extend pensions for disabled veterans whose disabilities are not service related. He said the plan would cost nearly $18 million in the first year and reach about $100 million annually by century’s end. He warned it would widen gaps in government treatment of non veterans and service-connected cases.

Reverend Kilian Dies Suddenly in Minnesota

Pastor Adolph Kilian of Emanuel Lutheran near Titonka died Monday morning after a heart attack. Serving the congregation from 1922 to 1941, he was widely known in the area. Funeral at Henderson parish and church Friday at 1 p.m. Burial in Springfield. Survived by wife, son Ruben, and daughter Louise.

Adolph Kilian Kilian Immanuel Lutheran Titomka

Spirit of Cooperation and Community Involvement

A local piece praising volunteerism in Indian Day celebrations and community events. It lauds band mothers, Boy Scout leaders, and Chamber of Commerce volunteers, urging readers to join in public activities for a stronger community. It notes Pope Gregory XII’s calendar reform in 1882.

Gregory XII

Buffalo Boosters Shine at County Fair Demonstrations

The Buffalo Boosters displayed strong performance at the Kossuth County fair with Carol and Marilyn Callies earning a blue ribbon and a trip to the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo for their Food for Father demonstration. The table setting entry won best in class and will go to the Iowa State fair. The club, led by Jane Amesbury and Shirley Callies, earned blue ribbons across several baking and canning entries, logged 1,251 baked items, 1,078 meals prepared, 203 quarts canned, and 323 quarts frozen, with 12 members contributing multiple entries and record books.

Buffalo Boosters Kossuth Carol Marilyn Callies National Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Father Jane Amesbury Shirley Callies Booth Shirley Sharon Darlene Callies Vernadell Willis Bing Carol Callies Sharon Callies Colleen Rippentrop Marilyn Stocker Angel Beverly Stecker Darjene Callies Carol Dunmire A. J. Budiong Ted Hoover Jr R. L. Krantz Jay Budlows

Indian Day Gratitude Moves Titonka Chamber Leaders

The Titonka Chamber of Commerce and its officers thank all who assisted in Indian Day preparations and the parade. They praise the cooperation of organizations and businesses and note the success inspires plans for next year before the final events end.

The Itanka Chamber of Commerce Imany Titonka

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Harry Mehlan Russel Dorkstader James A. Barlow Sylvan Thiesse Donald DePaulus Blanche Schutter Beulah Budlong T. A. Reith Dick Downs North Marin Elmer Peterson Woden Auxiliary Clara Smith Pearl Smith Mae Thwedt Sen. Gillette Capitol Hill Buffalo Heam Titonka Creamery Ann & Ida's Cafe Titonka Woman's ‘Club Mothers Doug Swan Bobby Schramst Carl ‘Harms Sid Buffington Noel Krantz Joyce Graham Franklin Schutter Jimmy Peterson Sylvia Eden Good Hope Lutheran A. Mardorf Brotherhood Turtle Lake Luther League Michigan State College A. Kilian Omeone Boy Scouts Hem Chamber of Commerce Alos
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