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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

7

Christmas News Roundup From Algona Area

Community notes from Algona area: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bleich attend a buttermakers meeting. Mrs Elmer Peters hosts American Legion Auxiliary. Peter Koppen visits from Lakota. Christmas programs planned at Dean and German Valley. many homes display holiday lights. Carl Bunting and Fransen families mentioned. local clubs hold meetings and prizes awarded. several births, hospital stays, and travel updates. Christmas services at Immanuel Lutheran with details on program practice.

Martin Bleich Algong American Legion Auxiliary Elmer Peters Peter Koppen Lakota George ‘Breen Franzen Algona Hospital Mark Bacon Shirley Clarence Smith Iowa Falls Kenneth Swan Virginia Walter Swan Britt Marriet Schram Dean School Allyn Brink Merlin Isebrand Mildred Krantz Good ‘Hope Ladies Aid Chas. Bunting Hot Springs Arkansas Homer Peterson Birthday Club Fred Adamson Wm. ‘Peterson al Young Raymond Bartlett Chas. Cooper Gonzales Lerménd Intermill Blue Earth Dusiness Jean Russell French Algona Wm. Garson New Mexico Berniece Pannhuk John Brunson Woden Mason City Dick Franzen Kossuth Hospital Algon Henry Swalves Buffalo Center German Valley Veryone Myrtle Anna David Buffington Bradford Buffington George Bonacker Dinner Bridge Club Edward Boyken Miller Nelson Har Stott Edward Boykens Alvin Honken Elwin Harms Wellsburg Warner H. Beenken Royce Harms Beenkens H. I. Torgersen Clair Winkie Carl F. Callies Cayle Craven Frank Fisher Frank Clark Carl Dayle ‘Craven Harold Miller John Pink Pink Lewis and Shirley Robert Lang T. A. Dunmire Louiis Boleneus Mary Weiland Herman ‘Blakley Sophus Nelson Clair Heitner Parl Blakley Jimmer Don Schmidt Ervin Earl Stott Keith June Asa Marie Amesbury

Birthday Dinner for Joy Lynn Orthel

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ho Buffington and the couple’s daughter Joy Lynn celebrating her first birthday at a Sunday dinner hosted by Joy Lynn’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Orthel.

Ho Buffington Little Joy Lynn Leo Orthel Joy Lynn

Illusion Roag highway deaths under sun glare theory

Officials probe several highway deaths near Wihiting around 10:30 a m. Investigators believe sun glare on pavement creates a misperception of a curved road as a straight strip, causing motorists to misjudge the curve.

Roag Wihiting Te Sun

Lost In Midair Pilot Vanishes Then Reappears 50 Miles Away

Grinnell College student Bill Orr became lost during practice power turns causing concern among observers. He later surfaced about 50 miles from Grinnell, ending the uncertainty.

Bill Orr Grinnell College Grinnell

Electricity injures line worker at facility incident

Marvin Bennett, a Carroll line man, was burned slightly when his head came too close to an electric wire during the incident. The event occurred at the local utility site with no further injuries reported.

Marvin ‘Bennett Carroll

Punkin David Pillard Wins Prize With 81 Pound Kin

In Anamosa David Pillard known as Punkin won a prize by presenting a kin weighing 81 pounds. The ad copy urges readers to "Read the Want Ads" for details.

Punkin David Pillard Anamosa

Good Hope Lutheran Announces Christmas Services and Schedules

Pastor M A Schulz invites atte ndance at Holy Communion on Sunday December 22 at 10 30 with confessional service at 10 and Sunday school at 9 30. Confirmation class Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. Christmas program rehearsal Sunday at 2 pm. Luther League annual meeting Sunday night. Christmas Eve program Sunday school and Christmas Day service listed with time changes.

Arnold ‘Gray Richard Fort Dodge Good Hope ‘Luther League Senusdiebrand JF. Manwiller Ben A. Meyer Dick B. Meyers John S. Rippentro Harm Kettwich Myr B. H. Meyers Jim Larson iBritt Titanka iCrystal Lake Jim L. i. Gartner Victor Drummond University of Minnesota Drummond Alice Gartner Clarence Brandt Chris Brandt Titonka High School Town State College Clarence Roman Budlong Frances Budlong Marion ‘Hoon Mary Oesterreicher Ethel Downs Mayme Clark Mary Sartor Good Hope Lutheran M. A. Schulz Hoglish Calvary Luther League Christ

Hotel owner tracks down long-lost guest after 11 years

William J. Evers of Charles City spent years trying to locate C R Durland of Brookings. In the past days Durland received an $80 check from Evers, the value found in a billfold Durland lost during his hotel stay.

William J. Evers Charles City C.R. Durland Brookings Durland Evers

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Titonka Savings Bank Immanuel Lutheran Adolph Killan Miles Mast Titonica St. John Jesus Bethlehem Betlehem David Christ the Lord Callies Bros Store Reval Anne Bonacker’s Food Market RED Rooster St Ibs Prunes Lic REED Sunbeam Mix Master Sunbeam Iron Master Sunbeam Shave Master J. S. Draper Swan Furniture Titonka
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