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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
5
Anton Christensen, lifelong Woden resident born in Norway in 1864, died at home after a lingering illness. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Knoploh officiating. Surviving are five sons John, Charles, Edward, Martin, and Clifford, plus numerous grandchildren. wife, daughter Agnes, and four sons predeceased him. Burial at Grant Cemetery.
Tyke girls lost to Leland 62 to 37 on December 12 as Donna Krominga scored 19 and Brina Adamson 12. Boys edged Leland 23 21 in overtime, Ward led Tonka with 10. At Lone Rock on December 14 the Tyke girls led early but lost 28 22 with Krominga again top scorer. Boys won 24 19 as Ward posted 14. The Gruver trip December 18 saw girls fall 64 23 with Swan scoring 19 for Gruver and Krominga 15 for Tyke. boys won 84 17, Downs 11. Next twin bill vs Seneca on January 8.
Memorial services for Staff Sergeant Henry H Helmers are set for Tuesday December 26 at Buffalo Center home and followed by a service at the Presbyterian church in Woden officials announce this obituary note
Pfc Raymond A. Carlson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Carlson, earned the combat Infantryman's badge for action against Japan and logged over 13 months in jungle fighting. His brother Philip T., 18, recently received an honorable discharge after engineers training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Their brother Robert, 14, remains at home after a serious mastoid operation at a Mason City hospital.
The Titonea Lions back a winter skating rink for local youth in Jay Budlong’s pasture west of Mrs J J Budlong’s home. The site is level with a hydrant for flooding, plans by Jay Budlong and Will Schram, lights by the power company, and Bill Stott expected to flood it soon. The Krantz land was abandoned due to a drain requiring too much water.
Col Lawrence B Hanson commander of an air field hospital on Haii rau Island during 25 March to 23 September 1944 earned the Bronze Star Medal. The citation credits his hospital planning, combat readiness, and medical care, highlighting devotion to duty and adherence to Army traditions.
Al Missal, guest at the Lions club last Thursday eve, spoke on his London trip and navy experiences. He visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Missal before returning to duty. Luncheon at Bartlets Cafe followed by a business meeting in American Legion rooms. Several new members added, club largest since organizing. President Dr Ball was ill, VP Jay Budlong led. Dr and Mrs Ball also ill, daughter Mrs David Roberts flew from Minneapolis to be with them.
Sunday service details of a multi church Christmas program with readings, hymns, and dramatic segments. Participants include William Plant, Betty Ann Sonnenberg, Delores Franzen, Darlene Franzen, and many others. offerings support World Service. varied scenes cover birth of Jesus, shepherds, wise men, and angels with recitations and solos, ending with Joy to the World.
Miss Ruth Welhousen and Sgt. Herman R. Chandler of Kellerton Iowa were married at the Methodist church in Hartford on Wednesday December 6 at 8 30 p m. The ceremony was candlelit with Dr Cary officiating. Afterward a dinner at the Algiers followed by an orchestra. The couple planned a brief honeymoon in New York City.
Albany Oregon December 13 1944 letter from John Wilson to Frank notes near zero winter, coldest weather headlines in Mason City and Albany, Camp Adair naval hospital expansion with 2000 beds and 4000 civilians to house nearby, Army departure a year ago, Camp Adair acreage and potential sale, ends with Christmas and New Year wishes and a question about rap games.
German and Buffalo Townships and the Town of Titanka have all exceeded their quotas in the Sixth War Bond drive. Portland Township trails by about $4,260, with purchases through December 30 counting. German reports $33,881.25, beyond its target by $881.25. Buffalo surpasses by $7,000 with $39,000 raised versus a $32,000 goal. Titanka’s quota was $23,000, and by Tuesday morning $24,431 had been signaled.
In Crystal Lake California Grace Rose and Walter Rose wed, and Marjorie Boyken wed Teus Abbas in a double ceremony officiated by Navy Chaplain Towne. The Roses and Abbases, all based in San Francisco with Pearl Harbor service ties, plan homes there.
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