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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
5
A sweeping list of local calls and visits recorded in the region, with residents from Britt Garner Mason City Crystal Lake Buffalo Center and Algona making professional and social calls. Notable items include Mrs. N. D. Ray and daughter visiting friends, Miss Gjertsen’s injury recovery, and Jennie Pettibone to be buried in Algona after dying in California.
Mrs Ann Otto Kunz serves as clerk in Kraus store while the Henry Schuttey family from Buffalo Center visits Wesley relatives. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clayton Angle on December 6. Rev J B Clifton and Sexton Epworth League members plan a rally in Mason City Friday night. A B Giddings visits Bat Tuesday with his father to see daughter Mrs Fred Ringadorg and kin. Miss Thelma Conner assists Alden merchant stock liquidation after proprietor’s death. Mrs Albert Mumma, formerly Carman Braley, moved from Seattle to San Diego. Ensign Mumma serves on a battleship.
The Parent-Teacher meeting convened Monday evening at the school, opening with community singing led by Miss Hartman and Miss Rice. Gladys Boggess played piano, Kenneth Fisher on cornet, and Clarence Cooper on saxophone. Twenty minute talks covered New Teaching Methods, Home study aids, school regulations, and sportsmanship. The event aimed to unite parents with school work and encourage home study, followed by a doughnut and coffee lunch.
A high school Declamatory contest held Friday evening drew a patient crowd who waited for two judges to arrive. Marie Brandt placed second with A Tribute to Lindbergh, William Clemans won first with The Constitution, and Viola Helfer claimed first in Dramatic. Humorous pieces by Marguerite Pannkurist and Rosa Pouelsen also scored high, while Ruth Gartner and Violet Slack delivered notable readings. The event featured Glee Club songs and readings from various students, judged by Erwin Edie of Wesley and Miss Francis and Leweke from Ellsworth College. A separate note warned that Wall Street’s current boom resembles 1919's land surge, predicting deflation and widespread losses for market patrons.
The local declamatory contest held Friday evening at the high school building crowned winners in several events. Oratorical winner William Clemans, Dramatic winner Viola Helmer, and Humorous winner Marguerite Pannkuh qualified to advance to the district contest.
A surprise party was given on Woodd row Petersen Monday night December tenth for his fifteenth birthday. Guests played games and were served lunch by Mrs. Petersen. Petersen received a wrist watch and enjoyed the evening.
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