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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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