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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
4
Classified notices advertise Fuller Brushes wax and clothes with samples by Mrs. Robert Budlong and Knight trade items from Joseph Skow and Batz Seed Farms. Also a card of thanks from Leota Schutter, Werner Burkhart, and Lloyd Bentley thanking friends for cards flowers and visits during hospital stays.
School news reports Seventh Grade students writing to a hospitalized classmate Robert Hofmann in Algene, decorating the tree, crafting crafts, and selecting helpers for passing gifts. Fifth Grade studies plantation life, Western and Central states, upcoming operetta, and a 100 spelling honors list. Fourth through First Grades describe arithmetic lessons, geography projects, birthday mentions, 100 spelling honorees, Christmas tree decorating, and class gifts or treats.
Advice from horticulturist L C Grove at Iowa State College stresses careful watering of holiday plants. Do not keep soil constantly wet. allow a drying and wetting cycle and provide drainage. Cyclamen prefer 65 68 degrees with morning light. begonias need sun in winter. primroses and African violets have specific light and watering rules. The note ends with a historical reference to infantile paralysis.
Church program continues with scene by scene readings and songs. Bible readers, shepherds, wise men, and children perform in a detailed nativity pageant including No Room in the Inn and Silent Night, with offertory and benediction.
The Lakota Ladies Auxiliary hosted the Commercial Club father son banquet at City Hall on Monday evening. A large crowd attended as members brought their sons or adopted sons. Carl Marlo performed as magician and illusionist, Rev. Darnauer spoke and Rev. Ulland offered a prayer before supper featuring baked ham scalloped potatoes candied sweet potatoes pear salad string beans cranberries rolls and pineapple upside down cake.
After thirty years as proprietor, Wm. Schroeder sold the Ideal Cafe to his nephew Winiston Schroeder. The new owners, who previously ran a cafe in Ryansville, Wis., plan to serve lunches and homemade pies and take a rest after the transfer.
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