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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1953

Page

3

Titonka School Weekly Activities and Christmas Prep

Read about Titonka School activities for the week including kindergarten birthdays for Nola Rae Boekelman and Richard Spear, Christmas crafts, and poems. First and second grades report Christmas work, readers, and a field trip to a creamery. Ground Observers Corps notes Pearl Harbor remembrance and an upcoming alert with contact details.

Nola Rae Boekelman Richard Spear Miss Brown Santa Nelson David Spear Jimmy Rode Rudolph

Immanuel Lutheran church notices schedule and events

Sunday worship at 10 30 am Sunday School at 10 30 pm Bible Class at 9 30 am Thursday December 10 at 7 pm Christmas Cantata rehearsal Friday December 14 at 7 00 pm church council meeting Saturday at 8 am confirmation instruction

Immanuel Lutheran

Bartlett Brothers Annual Turkey Dinner Held at Titonka

One hundred sixty people from Titonka and nearby areas attended the Bartlett Brothers Turkey Hatchery annual dinner at the Methodist church. Louis Bartlett moderated the after dinner program with Rev J E Albertson giving prayer, Rev B H Schwerin at the organ, Dr Vardaman of St Louis discussed Ralston Purina research, and Jack Shelley of WHO Des Moines spoke on The Most Interesting People I Have Ever Met. The event highlighted Tyke Brand turkey and praised Titonka's poultry.

Bartlett Brothers Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service Bartlett Hatchery Louis Bartlett J. E. Albertson B. H. Schwerin Good Hope Lutheran Church of WHO Des Moines Shelley Titonka Bartletts Turkey

Lutheran Church Built 25 Years a Fine Building

On December 9 1928 Good Hope Lutheran dedicated their brick church with donated labor the building cost about 17000 and seats around 325 Pastor H W Schoenlein was the pastor at the time This Sunday December 13 the congregation will commemorate the event at morning worship service After 25 years the building remains in good condition and serves a growing congregation with an enlarged facility planned

Lutheran Church Good Hope Lutheran H. W. Schoenlein

Local American Legion Auxiliary holds Christmas party and reports

The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting at the Denton home with a Christmas party. Ben Harris described civil defense home protection exercises, urging family preparedness. Members discussed volunteering for air raid patrols, the junior committee showcased handcrafted gifts, and the group planned their gift exchange. The rehab committee reported $124 sent to veteran hospitals, and a cash donation to the Wooden church crusade. Reading and music program for the year was outlined, with December featuring Jingle Bells and Adeste Fidelia. Toys and crafts valued at $7.10 plus a donated quilt top were sent to hospitals, with no December work meeting.

Denton Ben Harris Civil Defense Blue Jays Thelma Higgins Parley Galena Zwiefel Racine Truesdel Lois Peterson Dorothy Nothwehr Welfare Division Mom Kennedy Jennie Breen

Titanika and Doan Bible Study and Christmas Plans

Methodist church notices outline Bible study Thursday at Mrs. Martin Larson's home and Christmas program practices. Sunday church school and morning worship proceed. Senior MYF meets Sunday at 7 pm. Youth party committee meets Monday at 4. Confirmation class Wednesday at 4. Titanika and Dean Christmas programs planned for December 20 and December 23 respectively.

Methodist Church J. E. Albertson Titonka Doan Martin Larson MYF Elass Titanica Dean

Lutherans church notes and Christmas events weekly

The Luther B church observes its 5th anniversary with a 10:30 am service and a 7:30 pm Christmas Candlelight program. Advent rehearsals include Wednesday and Thursday nights, with Saturday confirmation and a Sunday school Christmas program. Leaders include Mrs. Herbert Rakow and Mrs. Harley Brandt. hostesses Mrs. Anna Alice and Mrs. Wm. Boyken. GIRLS WIN AND LOSE BOYS LOSE 2 GAMES DURING LAST WEEK

Nearsal Women's ‘Missionary Society Herbert Rakow Harley Brandt Telco Stecker Anna Alice Wm. Boyken

Formal Opening WilJermssen Hardware Store

The formal opening of the Wil Lemssen Hardware store Saturday drew about 600 adults registering for door prizes and 276 children receiving souvenirs. Clerks guided visitors, coffee and doughnuts were served, and Mr and Mrs Lemssen plus staff expressed happiness over the event.

Wil Jermssen Willemssen

Mrs Dean of Traer dies at home former Woden resident

Mrs W A Dean age 71 died at her Traer home after months of illness. Funeral Saturday at Fraer Methodist Church with burial at Elmwood Cemetery Mason City. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Margaret Bode of Woden and Mrs Elizabeth Holt of Hawthorne Calif two sons W Sidney Dean Orinda Calif and Robert A Dean Downey Calif seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services listed for Sunday and weekly church activities.

Woden W. A. Dean Fraer Iowa Elmwood Mason City Dean Traer Dean-Wilson Margaret Bode Elizabeth Holt Hawthorne California W. Sidney Dean Orinda Calif Robert A. Dean Downey

Birthday Party at Senus Isebrand Home

A joyful family reunion gathered at the Senus Isebrand home on Sunday to celebrate Senus birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Morris Isebrand and family, Mr and Mrs Richard Isebrand and family, Mr and Mrs Herb Isebrand and family, Mr and Mrs Herman Tjarks and family, Rev and Mrs Roskamp, Mr and Mrs Donald Norland, John D Isebrand, Mr and Mrs Sever Pannkuk Sr and Jr, Mr and Mrs B Fy Pannkuk and family, Minnie and Alice Pannkuk.

Senus Isebrand Senus Morris Isebrand Richard Isebrand Herb Isebrand Herman Tjarks Roskamp Donald Norland John D. Isebrand Sever Pannkuk Sr Sever Pannkuk Jr B. Fy Pannkuk Farlly Minnie and Alice Pannkuk

Titania Chamber of Commerce Meeting on Income Tax

The Titania Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday evening December 14 at the I. R. Schutter implement-state. Agenda includes regular business and a discussion of income tax problems. Refreshments will be served. If income tax worries you, attend to seek relief.

Chamber OF Commerce Titania Chamber of Commerce I. R. Schutter

Larry Anderson Receives Treatment in Rochester

Larry Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Anderson is at Rochester where he is getting treatments on his hand. He has not used his hand since a broken arm but it is improving. Mr Anderson and Larry were home Saturday and returned Sunday for more treatments. Landmark at Lacona Darrell Parkins has torn down the old United Presbyterian church, the first church in Lacon built 80 to 100 years ago.

Larry Anderson Cecil Anderson Rochester Larry Mr. Anderson Lacona Darrell Parkins United Presbyterian Church Lacon

Adolph Missal 81 Died After Lingering Illness

Adolph Reinhardt Missal born September 28 1872 in Posen Germany died early Sunday after a lingering illness His funeral was held Wednesday at Good Hope Lutheran church Reverend Schwerin read the obituary Missal son of Rudolph and Julianna Missal married Anna Marie Rakow 1908 in her parents home They had one child Albert He served as cemetery caretaker janitor trustee and on church building and finance committees He was 81 years 2 months and 8 days old Survived by wife son grandson two sisters and three brothers and many Christian friends

Adolph Missal Good Hope Litheran Schwerin Adolph Reinhardt Missal Rudolph and Julianna Missal Posen Germany United States Wenona Good Hope Latheyan Titonka Cevriage Anna Marie Rakow BE. Lack Albert Algona Michael Olive Ambrose Reddick Martha Gregg Henry Wenons Ili John Chenoa

Ideal Weather in Tilonka Iowa Morning December 7 1958

Monday morning reports a bright sunlit start with temperatures in the 20s in Tilonka Iowa. Roads are clear and dry with little remaining snow though northern regions show bad weather and road conditions. The note recalls Pearl Harbor 12 years earlier and wonders what the next 24 hours may bring.

Dac Tilonka Towa Pearl Harbor

Woden Presbyterian Church Pastor Leads Christmas Program

Simon Fred Wenger presides at Woden Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 on a Sunday sermon titled God Promises the Savior Choir rehearsal is set for Wednesday at 7 30 and communicants class on Saturdays at 2 pm The ladies society meets December 16 at 2 pm in the church parlors for a Christmas program bake exchange and pot luck

Simon Fred Wenger God Ladies and Society

Surprise Party Honors Swalves Lakota Couples

Last Friday evening fourteen couples met at Mr. and Mrs. Arend Swalve to honor them with a surprise party as they plan to move to Buffalo. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Griese, Mr. and Mrs. Steenhard, Irvin Koppen and family, Wency Vodenska, Jerry Heethuied, Wo Wirtjes, Bob Addy and children, Art Tietz, Tom Asche, Arnold Swalve, B A Wortman, Paul Christ, and Lammert Hippen. They presented a set of four pictures and shared a delicious lunch.

Lakota Arend Swalve Swalve Buffalo Cantor Sae John Griese Henry Steenhard Irvin Koppen Wency Vodenska Jerry Heethuied Wo. Wirtjes Bob Addy Art Tietz Tom Asche Arnold Swalve B.A. Wortman Paul Christ Lammert Hippen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Titonka School Wm. Kennedy F. W. Post Desi Moines Howard Andrews Junior Hansen Bartlett Bros American Legion Auxiliary Good Nory Lutheran B Sehwerth Ledyard Geraldine Ullmann Thelma Ullmann Rita Milley Darlene Callies Gresham Roskamp Jed Frank Folkerts Don Knower Miller Betty Ullmann Thelma Hammond Rhonda Oo Uhlmann Geraldine Rita Callies Marilyn of Schutter Ardith Gray Gariene PF Packer Green Mayer Goetz Menke Farrow Gilbertson Brandt Menke Titonkai PF Folkerts Krominga Roska Betty Miller Rita Miller Titonka Indians Thompson Kent Hoover Thomson Boever T Ullmann Gerdisset Methodist Hammond Fellowship R. Miller Gray Keil Dar- Smith Lene Callies Doughan Dave Thompson Fgrell Sparks Jackie Genie Weith Hoover Willemssen New Hardware Store Titonka Federated Club Frank Fisher Maurice Keil Stanley Harris Russell Doclkstader Shirley Whitney John Woods Richard Cosgrove Sgt van Thiesse Loren Wililemssen Dean OF Ramsey Reformed Woden Presbyterian Church
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