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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1943

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Activities of Titonka School For The Week

Perfect attendance awarded across grades with named students in second through seventh and high school. Third grade held a Thanksgiving party with a short play and treats. fourth grade to begin Christmas decorations and spelling 100s. fifth grade maps Atlantic States and studies Jamestown 1607 plus defense stamps. sixth grade covers Rome English adjectives and ancient animals. seventh grade reading aloud and history test. sophomores held a farewell banquet for Bonnie Snyder, freshmen hosted Claire Snyder, home economics adds new items and pajama making. senior reading assignment noted.

Elvin Merle Wanda Betty Paul Leroy Franklin Harry Norma Ronald Phillip Neal Boyken Carol Callies Bonnie Carr Batty Ann DeWall Wanda Folkerts Ronald Nelson Norma Norland Phillip Orthel Christina Leona Harvey Heather Nanryl Larry Boyken Joann Deane Gwen Kenny Middle Atlantic New World Jamestown Rome Bonnie Snyder Algona Claire Snyder Claire

Check Farm Machinery Repair Plan for 1944 Season

J B Davis son head of the Agricultural Engineering Department at Iowa State College urges farmers to repeat the 1943 machinery preparedness program for the 1944 crop season. The five point plan: inspect each machine for needed repairs, order parts immediately, arrange with service shops for major repairs, perform repairs during the slack season, and check adjustments on all machines.

J. B. Davidson Iowa State College

John Crone 72 Passes at Woden

Funeral services for John Crone were held at the Methodist church in Woden with Rev. Alvin T. Maberry officiating. Crone, born in Ontario Canada, died Thursday November 25 at age 72 while living on a farm northeast of Woden. Survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Maaman Seefeldt of Wesley and four sons Alfred in the navy overseas Wilbur of Santa Monica Albert and Dean at home. Pallbearers named and burial in Bingham Township cemetery.

Woden John Crone Methodist Church Alvin T. Maberry Mr. Crone Ontario Canada Maaman Seefeldt Wesley Alfred Wilbur Santa Monica California Albert Dean John Bode Anthony Buns Ralph J. Smith Ray Valley Henry Albers Jon Anderson Bingham Township

Farmers Face Trucking Problems In Iowa Wartime Supply

Iowa faces trucking shortages with a 17.6 percent drop in common carrier trucks and scarce drivers. Livestock experts from Iowa State College warn prompt cooperation among farmers truckers and processors is vital. Davenport advisory committees urge loading at the farm arranging shipments in advance and rapid contact with truckers and markets to ease transportation for December hogs and cattle.

Iowa Towa Sam H.,. Thompson Towa State College Office of Defense Transportation Davenport Area Livestock Transportation Advisory Committee

Farmers Must File December 15 Tax Estimates

Kossuth County farmers must file a declaration of estimated income and victory tax by December 15. The payment covers third and fourth quarters of 1943 and the year’s victory tax, with final adjustment on returns due by March 15, 1944. Individuals with income thresholds must file. details available from the County Extension Director, in a pamphlet titled Farmers Guide for Making December 15 Tax Estimates.

Kossuth A. L. Brown Carl Marone Town State College

Wesley and Luedtke couple wed at Fenton church

Marvin Ackerson of Wesley and Esther Luedtke of Fenton were united in marriage at the Fenton Lutheran church with Rev. R W Kabelitz performing the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace edging and a fingertip veil, while the groom wore a dark suit with a carnation boutonniere. Attendants included Loretta Brattlund, Viola Luedtke, Valerian Jentz, Everett Ackerson, and Ervin Luedtke. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home, and the couple planned a homestead near Titonka after a short wedding trip. Also noted is Dale Bockes saving time in shelling corn by field piling one day and shelling the next.

Wesley Marvin Ackerson Clarence Ackerson Eather Luedtke Herman Luedtke Fenton Fenton Lutheran Church R. W. Kabelitz Loretta Brattlund Bancroft Viola Luedtke Lone Rock Valerian Jentz Everett Ackerson Ervin Luedtke Darrell Nemmers Donald Luedtke Titonka

Lutheran Welfare Meeting at Immanuel Forest City

Titonka Churches host annual Lutheran Welfare meeting at Immanuel Lutheran Forest City with pastor E C Rebertson at 8 p m. Prof J B Peterson of Gustavus Adolphus College will speak. Christmas party postponed for this event. multiple Advent and Christmas program rehearsals and events follow through December 19.

The Lutheran Welfare Immanuel Lutheran Church Forest City Luther League Ladies Aid Aid

Rameey Reformed Pastor Schedules Services and Meetings

Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 8. Sunday School at 10. Young People's Club meets Tuesday at 8, choir rehearsal Tuesday at 9. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday December 7. Catechism classes do not meet this week.

Young People’s Club Ladies Aid Society

Methodist Church Announces Schedule and Enrollments

Pastor W L Patterson leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 am Young People meeting at 7 00 pm Choir practice Wednesdays at 8 00 pm The annual enrollment of American White Cross members was observed to support Conference Hospital with free or reduced care Needing gifts can be mailed to the pastor Family 5 00 Adult 1 00 Junior 0 26 Doan Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Thursday at Mrs Ruth Sparks home co host Mrs Ella Martinek The Sunday service time will be announced after the meeting.

Methodist Church W. L. Patterson American White Cross Methodist Northwest Town Conference Doan Woman's Society of Christian Service Ruth Sparks Ella Martinek Luther League Anna Marleta Stecker Grace Lutheran Sanatorium

Gooed Hope Lutheran church time change notice

Alfred O. Mardoff, pastor, announces divine worship at 9 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 a.m. Readers are urged to note the change in service times. The updated hours apply to all regular services and activities at Gooed Hope Lutheran Church.

Gooed Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church Alfred O. Mardoff

Local druggist suffers heart attack Sunday

W. J. Denton suffered a heart attack Sunday and has been confined to his home in Titonica. He had travelled with his sister in law Mrs. Wilson and Mr. James Winter to visit relatives at Bradgate, then went hunting. A physician was summoned and he was later brought home. Denton has long been known for his robust health and industry.

W. J. Denton Bradgate

Fish Stretch Points Adds Food That's Important In Diet

Miss Connie Foote formerly with Iowa State College notes civilians will receive four of every five pounds of fresh or frozen fish this year while canned fish goes mainly to the armed forces and allies overseas. Canned fish labeled fighting food provides high protein minerals and vitamins, including calcium iron iodine and vitamin D.

Connie Foote Iowa State College

Mrs. T. A. Dunmire Undergoes Operation at Local Hospital

Mrs. T. A. Dunmire underwent a tall stone operation at a Mason City hospital Saturday. She is reported to be getting along as well as could be expected.

T. A. Dunmire Mason City

Letters From Our Boys in the Service November 1, 1943

A serviceman writes from England after crossing the pond, sharing humor about hangovers from turkey and chicken dinners, seeing Dick Powell in Varsity Show, and adapting to life abroad. He details meals, car rides, and camaraderie with officers, mentions furloughs, and asks readers to mail home to boost morale. He notes a few Midland Texas colleagues and Iowa talk, plus the new fighting system in his town.

Frank Dick Powell Priscilla Rose Mary Lane States England Sam Iowa Midland Texas

Lions Club at Wesley Sponsors Travel Bureau

Wesley Lions Club met at the Wesley Cafe with Pvt. Paul Lorenz as guest. New projects include an ice skating rink opening when weather allows and a travel bureau headquartered at K. and H. Oil Co. for coordinating rides. The club also funds clothing collection with the American Legion Auxiliary.

Lions Club Wesley Paul Lorenz K. & H. Oil Co the Lions American Legion Auxiliary

Greenfield man loses eye while hunting near Worlen

Barrett of Greenfield lost an eye when a pheasant hunt near Worlen went wrong. While a Greenfield party surrounded resting birds at Imko Hulsinga farm, shots struck Barrett in the eye and face. He was taken to Fort Dodge hospital for treatment.

Barrett Greenfield Town Worlen Fort Dodge Hmil

Honors for Herman Krull On Recent Visit Home

Corporal Herman Krull of the U S Marines returned from Cherry Point North Carolina for a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Krull. His sister Mrs Henry Kellen of Milwaukee visited with the family during his stay as did several relatives. Friends hosted oyster suppers and a large turkey and chicken dinner in his honor before his Monday evening departure to the Marine base.

Herman Krull Cpl U. S. Marines Cherry Point North Carolina Henry Kellen Milwaukee Wis Corporal Krull Dutch Krull Tommy Norstrud H. Krull Kellen Swede Krull Ruthie Jack Krull Britt Garner Marine Base Betty Lon Krull Thompson Courier

Scouts Collect Paper and Clean Up After Vandalism

Scouts gathered old newspapers and magazines during a weekend school closure while others scattered them. Patrolman Bill Stott brought several boys before the Mayor, who sentenced them to clean up and tie the paper bundles.

Bill Stott

Red Cross News Township Production Chiefs Named

Mrs E J Buss is Township Production chairman for German Township district chairmen by school districts list district numbers and names including Mrs Martin Wabben Mrs Albert Rippentrop Mrs George Schroeder and others Remember War Bond December at Boy

E. J. Buss Martin Wabben Albert Rippentrop George Schroeder G. D. Wellhausen Ed Sonnenberg BE. J. Buss Evert Post H. Plaisier H. Dreesman

Dehydrating Milk: Local Creamery Faces Central Plant Plan

Local creamery patrons discuss selling skim milk to a centralized dehydrating plant for overseas use. A government representative explained the program, with the creamery paying 11 percent of new equipment costs. If approved, engineers will assess building adequacy and machinery needs to protect against larger creameries drawing patrons.

Garret Welhousen Creamery Board Chris Brandt Algona Brandt Titonica

Women sewers of three townships aid war effort

German, Buffalo and Titonka Ladies have produced 261 garments for the Koo suth County Red Cross Chapter in 1943, including pettiskirts, bed jackets, blouses, quilts, rompers, robes, gowns, and soldiers kits. Mrs. Petersen thanks volunteers and asks continued support, with a push to finish 100 pairs of gaiters for servicemen in hospitals nationwide.

Titonka Buffalo Koosuth County Red Cross Algona Paul Zerfags Petersen Paul Zerfass County Red Cross Medin

American Legion Auxiliary News Brief Gathering

The Sartor home hosted the regular monthly work meeting with Mary Sartor and Theresa Dreesman as co-hostesses. Members produced scuffies for the Red Crown and tore carpet raga for Knoxville Veterans Facility. A hearty lunch followed. the group thanked an absent member for her annual donation and supportive letter.

Sartor Mary Sartor Theresa Dreesman Knoxville

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Titonka School Marilyn Callies Doris Kitchen- Feather Colleen Rippentrop Kathy Teen Young Jackie Carr Robert Hofmann Larry Peterson Glen Weilp Sharon Patricia Shirley David Robert Downe Home Economica Adana Bresle Hair Esther Luedtke Dale Bockes Grundy Center Rand Immanuel Lutheran Wm. Plant the Methodist Church ART Loats RED Cross News American Legion Auxiliary News
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