Titonka and Lone Rock Boys Fall in Weekend Game
Titonka Indians defeat Lone Rock 37 to 27 on Lone Rock’s floor with Boyken scoring 16 and Downs 14 for Titonka. Girls from Tyke fall 27 to 9 as Lone Rock shows sharper shooting and steadier play. Freshman to Senior notes cover algebra to English, science and history topics, including Christmas plans and upcoming projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Jesse
Donna Mae Mae Miller
Frances Harrison
Mary Bunkofske
Kathryn Dunmire
Howard Stott
Fay Callies
Musicon
Sth
Madonna
Titonka
Lone Rock
Boyken
Downs
Tyke
Freshman
United Service Women Host Christmas Party and Gift Drive
The United Service Women met December 7 at Mrs. John Pink’s home and packed a large box of fine gifts for Schick hospital in Clinton for hospitalized soldiers. Mrs. Lam Stockwell was nominated president. a Christmas party with pot luck lunch and gift exchange is planned for December 14 at the Legion hall with sewing and quilting activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Women
John Pink
Schick Hospital
Clinton
Lam Stockwell
al Young
Legion Hall
Fourth Grade Through First Grade Weekly Class Notes
School notes recount multiple grades detailing illness and work in arithmetic, spelling, science and language. Students study times tables, Roman numerals, earth’s landforms, Christmas themes, letter writing, and art projects. Names include Sharon Bruce Carol Betty Ann Marilyn Diane Katy Ruth Jerry Roger Norma and others amid attendance notes and a parent appreciation mention.
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Sharon
Bruce
Carol
Betty Ann
Marilyn
Jane
Miden
Don A
Meredith
Kathleen
Birdelle
Garlene
Frank
Ronald
Karen
Ken Ardith
Alice
Miss Abbas
Diane
Bobby Gail
Harold
Lee
Ruth
David
Mickey Taft
Miss Bagge
Katy and
Pandora
Pocket
Bobbe Gaill
Jerry
Joyce
Roger
Norman
Bobbe
Gail
Janice
Norma
Santa
Immanuel Lutheran Church Plans German Services and Activities
Rev. Wm plans presides German services Sunday at 10 80 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 Luther League social gathering at 8 Confirmation class runs Wednesday and Saturday from 9 to 4 Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 8 Sunday School program rehearsal 1 30 to 3 Congregation collects clothing and bedding for destitute brethrens in Europe Deliver items to the church basement by Wednesday December 19 at noon The articles will be packed after noon by the committee and volunteers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Luther League
Europe
Nicholas Miller Dies at Rockwell City and Wesley
Funeral services were held for Nicholas Miller 83 who died at his daughter Teresa Kutz's home in Rockwell City after a stroke suffered July 5. Born in Frankfurt Germany August 11, 1862, he came to America at 19, settled near Wesley, and married Ann Benfeldt in 1888. Survivors include children John Janesville Teresa Kutz Lena Spangler Mya Hebner Joe Elizabeth Dornbier Viola Yegge and sons Frank Patrick Josephine Wilson. He was buried at St Joseph's Cemetery with services led by Rev. L N Klein. He left 87 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, plus a sister and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Nicholas Miller
I'dtesa Kutz
Rockwell City
St. Francis Catholic Church
William Bucholtz
Joe
St. Joseph's Cemetery
L. N. Klein
Frankfurt
Germany
America
Ann Benfeldt
Minook
Ill
Miller
John
Janesville
Minn
Teresa’ Kutz
Rockwall City
Lena Spangler
Mya
Ann Hebner
Elizabeth Dornbier
Viola Yegge
Frank
Patrick
Josephine Wilson
Eve
Methodist Church Youth Groups and Services Schedule
Donald H. James, Pastor, announces morning worship at 11 and Sunday School, youth fellowships in the day and evening, choir rehearsal, and senior youth events. A building fund meeting is set for Wednesday, December 12 at 7 30. Doan church holds morning worship at 10 and Sunday School at 9 30 with youth meetings December 13 at 8 at the Miller home. All neighborhood youths invited.
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Building Fund
Christ
Ramsey Reformed Church Schedule and Christmas Program
Morning worship at 10 30 Sunday school 9 30 evening worship 7 30. Young People Society meets Wednesday 7 30 choir 8 30. Christmas program practice Saturday 1 00. Ladies Aid Wednesday 1 20 December 19. Annual Christmas party and program Monday December 24. Isa 9 8 references the prophecy and names Wonderful Counsellor Mighty God.
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Ramsey Reformed Church F
Snuttjer
Young People’s Society
Ladies Aid Society
Titonka Resident Expresses Gratitude to School Host
TRY TITONKA FIRST expresses appreciation for cooperative hosting during a stay, with teacher Mavis Olin noting she enjoyed teaching there and hopes for further communication.
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Mavis Olin
Col L B Hanson Visits Mother Friends
Lt Col L B Hanson visited Saturday and Sunday to see his mother Mrs Edna Richter relatives and old friends. He returned from overseas 30 months and landed November 25 then reported to Mayo General hospital at Galesburg NL after time with wife and child in Santa Barbara Calif. His wife is Pauline Callies, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Callies. He expects to visit his brother Andrew in Denver en route to California. Hanson led field hospitals in New Caledonia the Carolinas the Marshalls Emry the Philippines Luzon and Okinawa where he aided wounded servicemen often in underground facilities. He examined Yamashita in Japan before trial. He experienced a typhoon and difficult working conditions.
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L. B. Hanson
Edna Richter
States
Washington, D. C
Mayo General Hospital
Galesburg
Santa Barbara
Calif
Pauline Callies
Robert Callies
California
Andrew
Denver
New Caledonia
Carolinas
Marshals
Emry
Phillipines
Luzon
Okinawa
Japan
Yamashita
Arthur Boyken and Bride Visit from Alabama
Mr and Mrs Arthur W Boyken arrived from Selma Alabama Saturday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Boyken and relatives until just before Christmas when Arthur returns for duty. His bride, native of Alabama, is visiting the North for the first time. They were married in August and are greeted with open house by the Boykens. Friends call to see the couple and enjoy hospitality. They remark Alabama weather felt warmer than the cold spell here.
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Arthur W. Boyken
Selma
Alabama
Arthur
Wm. Boyken
North
Titanka
Mra
Mrs. M. C. Gahan Dies at 77 in Wesley Funeral Set
Mrs. M C Gahan of Wesley died at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge on Monday December 3 after a fall left a fractured hip. Born October 15 1868 in Princeton Illinois she would have turned 50 years married to Michael C Gahan January 1 1896. The couple farmed near Wesley and had seven children and several grandchildren. Burial was in St James Cemetery Clare with many relatives attending from Des Moines Sioux City Minneapolis Cedar Rapids and other cities. A piano sale and used car ads follow.
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Wesley
M. C. Gahan
Mercy
Fort Dodge
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
L. N. Klein
Princeton
Ill
Sarah Matilda McGinn
Michael C. Gahan
Cedar Rapids
Gahan
Andrew Yetmar
Clare
Frank
George
Mary
Garner
Carl Donahue
Dinner Horstman
Britt
Joe
Decorah
St. James
The
Gahans
George McGinn
Des Moines
J. A. McGinn
Sioux City
Mary McGin
Sheldon
John McLaughlin
Minneapolis
Ntonka locals share gatherings list and community notes
Community notes recount visits among Ntonka residents including Mrs. Harry Haskingon and Pamolee Kay at Alice Buffingtons, George Higgins family moving to town, Ensign Donald Shaw’s Pensacola ties, local club Christmas plans, and a found bracelet and gold chain at the office. Also mentions Mrs. Penning guiding pupils and local hospitality at several homes.
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Ntonka
Harry Haskingon
Pamolee Kay
Haakingon
Alice Buffington
Ray Hansen
Mis
Junior Hansen
Rodney
Kenny
Auxiliary Gifts for Yanks Reach $34.60 Valuation
Caroline Hatben and Esther Breen report strong response to Gifts for the Yanks Who Gave project. Some gifts are shipped to U S veterans while hospital staff wrap each item for Christmas at Knoxville. Correction notes 110 handkerchiefs were shipped last week, not 11, and December meeting plans are announced.
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Caroline Hatben
Esther Breen
U.S. Veterans
Knoxville
Norman Hayes
Dean Woman's Club
3S. P
Irene Peterson
Minzile Oestarreicher
Colored lights decorate streets for the holidays
Titania streets display colored lights though not as elaborate as past years. Decorations remain scarce after prior seasons. The town hopes for a better display as Tyke Theatre plans a free show on December 22 and merchants sponsor an evening event on December 20. Churches will announce programs, aiming for a stronger Christmas season.
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Titania
YeurEy
Tyke Theatre
Intermill
Beed
R P Johnson Found Dead At Home In Titonka
R P Johnson aged 70 years 3 months 24 days died of a heart attack Wednesday in his chicken house after a period of illness. Born August 11 1875 in Germany he lived in Clarksdale Missouri Buffalo Center Titonka and Titonka Good Hope Lutheran Church member since March 19 1942. Funeral services were held Friday at Swan funeral parlors with Rev Alfred Mardorf and interment at Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Brandt Henry P Harma Adolph Missal and Bonno Schutter.
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Ralph Peter Johnson
Germany
Thi
Clarksdale
Missouri
Buffalo Center
Tlitonka
Tto
Good Hope Lutheran Church of
Titonka
Pall Begrera
Chris Brandt
Henry P. Harma
Adolph Missal
Bonno Schutter
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Cal- Hes
Anna
Joan
George Washington
Dorothy
Dean
Glenda
South America
Rome
Alvin
Patty
Galt
Franklin
Leroy
Neal
Paul
Sterling
Merle
Bonnie
Harry
Phillip
Wanda
Priscilla
Betty
Marlene
Jamestown
Col. L. B. Hanson
Arthur Boyken
Bride
Armatrong Piano Co
Spencer, Ta
W. B. Ley
George Higgins
Colosseum
Harria Smith
Treasure Island
L. G. Smith
San Diego
Charles City
Charles City For A Time, But Mrs. Smith
Nashua
Walter Miller
Elgin
Virgil
Albert Lea
Walter
Timer Meshler
Merle Schwietert
George Klenk
Dorothy Penning
Algona
Santa Claus
Dave Roberts
Phyllis Carr
Henry Franzen Sr
Dick Franzen
Thompson
Amelsberg- Pearce
J. L. Intermill
Bridge Club
Sartor
A. M. Petersen
John Stott
Frank Fisher
Mra. Stott
Fisher Low
Mra. Hankingon
Pamplee Kay
Titania Woman's Club
Ramsey
Auxiliary
R. P. Johnson
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