Local School Weekly Activities Recap
The school week covered Senior through Eighth Grade updates. Senior notes praise extemporaneous speech practice and government class topics, with reminders about fingerprints and upcoming physics tests. Junior through Freshman reports list completed chapters, tests, and new units in history biology English math science and Home Economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann Tjaden
Castor
First National Bank
Ourirst
Gard
Gciente
Mehian
Aivin
Harry
Betty
Gale
Merle G
Bernice
David
Paul
Wilma VanHove and Donald G Wibsen Wed at Hope Lutheran
Miss Wilma VanHove daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted VanHove and Donald G Wibsen were united in marriage at Good Hope Lutheran Church last Wednesday afternoon December 15 at 3 o clock Rev A Mardoni officiating The bride was attended by her sister Florence and Bob Spear attended the groom The newlyweds left Saturday on a trip to Arizona and other western states Congratulations are extended by a wide circle of friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Wilma VanHove
Mre
Ted VanHove
Donald G. Wibben
Good, Hope Lutheran Church
A. Mardoni
Florence
Bob Spear
Arizona
Bartlett Brothers Market Sells 11 000 Turkeys This Year
Bartlett Brothers completed their turkey sales by shipping the final 4000 birds on Monday, bringing total sales to over 11,000 for the year. They bought more than 21,600 birds, with about 500 losses and prices near 60 cents for hens and 57 for toms on the last shipment. The year was their best to date with ideal weather and low losses, making profits likely and easing tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett Brothers
Raymond
Buffalo Township Raises 612 in CROP Drive
H J Orthel reports Buffalo township excluding Titonka has raised 612 dollars for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. He credits workers Mrs Thomas Young John Uken Herman Fritz Ben Weaselmann Ed Zwiefel Ernest Meyer John Spear Sophus Nelson Mrs Irene Peterson Raymond Spear and Wil Girard for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Orthel
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Buffalo Township
Titonka
Thomas Young
John Uken
Herman Fritz
Ben Weaselmann
Ed Zwiefel
Ernest Meyer
John Spear
Sophus Nelson
Irene Peterson
Raymond Spear
Wil Girard
Child with bulbar polio at Iowa City
James Heinen eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Heinen is in serious condition in Iowa City after being diagnosed with bulbar polio. Heinen previously lived in Wesley and now resides in Algona with his parents and his grandmother Mrs Theresa Foertsch staying at the Heinen home with the other children while the ambulance transported him Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
James Heinen
Ferman
Heinen
Algona
Iowa City
Home Project Group at Wesley Hosts Christmas Party
Mrs. J.P. Hauptman newly elected township chairman of the Home Project group gave a Christmas party at her home on Thursday afternoon. Also present were Mrs. Esther Shaw county secretary and Mrs. Ralph Tjaden who recently attended a county committee meeting in Algong with County Superintendent Lauritzen as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
J.P. Hauptman
Home Project Group
Hauptman
Esther Shaw
Ralph Tjaden
Algong
Lauritzen
CHRIST HAS COME A PANTOMIME AT IMMANUEL LUTHERAN
Immanuel Lutheran presents a three part Christmas pantomime titled Christ Has Come featuring Delores Franzen as organist, Shirley Ostermann and Eugene Ostermann in solos, and a large cast with Luke 2 readings and carols. The program includes shepherds, angels, wise men, and the manger scene with boy and primary children participating in scripture and song under Pastor Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Wm
Planz
Christ
Organ Frelude
Delores Franzen
Angela
Phyllis Fisher
Louise Boyken
St. Mary
Janice Boyken
Joseph
Merle Glesking
Edward Mayland
Judy Ostermann
Carolyn Schmidt
Marlene Boyken
Blaine Stohr
Mary Ellen Holtorf
Confrmation
First Herald
Luke
Lawrence Loeschen
Matthew
Alton Limberg
Kenneth Ruby
Gerald Ruby
Geraldine Ullmann
Nerdena Maylard
Manger
Carol Sue Boyken
Darlene Franzen
James Giesking
Ervin Boyken
Verdene Mayland
King
Rev. Plant
Christmas Program At Method Church Gathers Community
The Methodist Church presents an acrostic and song program led by Pastor D H James with a long list of named participants and department leaders. Highlights include Christmas Star, Allent Night mediates, and Everyone's Christmas with multiple families and Sunday School speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Peterson
Janet McColley
Delilah Jandl
Cathie Willis
Stephen Calhoun
Kathleen Eden
Gary Beed
Jimmy Sparks
Pamella
Keil
Cathie Wills
Sandra Gartner
Sylvia Eden
Kenneth Hansen
Bruce
Brent Keil
Ella Larson
Patty Willis
Jerome McColsy
Arthuree Graham
Shirley Schwietert
Lonnie Hill
Gertrude Gerdis
Georgia Godfredson
Virginia Wan
Marlys Long
Darrel ‘Wubben
Dennis Wubben
Wendall Schutter
Heart Ghfts
Patsy Korte
Carol Dunmire
Karen Johnston
Norma Gerdis
Daryl Sparks
David Rippentrop
Rosslyn Miller
Marianne Rippentrop
Billy Ashban
Ramsey Reformed Christmas Program Schedule Update
Trev A Roskamp pastor leads Ramsey Reformed Church with a series of Christmas events. Final practice Thursday at 7 p m. Friday 7 p m Christmas program in the church auditorium with ninth a m tree decoration. Saturday 10 a m Christmas Day service. Sunday 9:30 a m Sunday School 10:30 a m worship in sanctuary 7:30 p m worship no catechism class this week Christmas program by Sunday School Christmas Eve.
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Church Auditorium
Winkel son dies in Minn. ditching machine accident
Robert Winkel son of Mr and Mrs L A Winkel of Algona died after injuries from a tile ditching machine accident at Prost Minnesota. He and his brother Donald operated the machine for Faribault county and were working there when the incident occurred. He is survived by his parents four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at St Civitas church in Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Winkel
Lawrence ‘Winkel
Algona
Prost
Minn
Sea Hospital
St. Civitas Church
Donald
Faribault County
Kids Have Big Day Saturday in Titonka
Children enjoyed a Christmas Saturday in Titonka with Santa Claus, treats, the Free Skate and Ice Show drawing large crowds. Snow fell most of the day but temperatures stayed mild, letting families stay outdoors and the skating rink and theatre fill with spectators. Santa arrived on a truck near 3 o'clock with sacks of treats for youngsters.
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Santa Claus
Titonka
Band Mothers Benefit Card Party at High School Gym
Band Mothers sponsor a card party on Wednesday evening December 2 at 7 45 in the high school gymnasium. Open to all including high school students. Prizes lunch served admission fifty cents special student price twenty five cents. Christmas Houses Close Christmas Titania business houses will be closed all day Christmas Day Grocery stores will be closed Friday evening after therograms at the churches They will close during the programs The post office will be open Saturday Christmas morning until 10 o clock One mail will go out that day morning with no rural delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers
Titania
Valley Farmettes Celebrate Christmas Party at Mrs Beenken Home
Valley Farmette members entertained mothers at their annual Christmas party hosted by assistant leader Mrs Irvin Beenken last Friday evening. Alma Miner demonstrated 4 H wardrobes and gifts were exchanged. Scouting notes report renewed interest in Camp Mamitou Ohio with badges awarded. Church events list Christmas services and programs through December 30 with work bee for basement redecoration Monday at 9 am.
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Valley
Irvin Beenken
Alma Miner
Troyce
Amanda Bruns
BOY Scout News
Boy Scouts
Fisher
Metcalf
Miller Nelson
Good Hope Lutheran Christmas and New Year Services
Divine worship at 10 30 with Sunday School closing at 8 30 Final 1948 Birthday Offering in Sunday School Christmas program starts 7 00 Children should arrive minutes early Special offering for the Children's Home of the American Lutheran Church Dec 25 Christmas Festival service at 10 16 hour noted Special Christmas offering for His Kingdom work Luther League invited to New Year’s Eve Watch Service and party Britt Dec 31 8 00 No choir rehearsal next week Confirmation instruction closed late Saturday Jan.
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Methodist Church
American Lutheran Church
Luther League
Britt
Christmas Week Church Service Schedule Observed
Rev Wm Planz pastorage lists Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services with offerings for Lutheran Welfare and Children's Homes. Divine service at 10 30 a.m. Christmas Eve program at 7 30 p.m with children arrival at 7. Sunday school Bible class at 9 30 a.m preparatory 10 a.m. Friday communion announcements and offertories noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Planz
Grundy Conte
Lions Club Skating Pond Project for Children and Adults
The Lions club sponsors a skating pond for children and adults on the Krantz land east of the Cliff Kantz home. Pending favorable weather to flood the area, the pond should be ready in a few days. Bob Lang, Lions club president, oversees the project with grading support from the Schram brothers.
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Lions Club
Krantz
Cliff Kantz
Bob ‘Lang
The
Schram
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Wilma van Hove
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Bartlett Bros
Paul Gerdes
Geraldine Gerdis
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Ty Herne Boyken
PARTI
Watchman
Harris
Sonnenberg
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Dean Boyken
Vernon Stohr
Marlyn Senne
Matt
Angel Choir
Wilda Schutter
Thelma Ullmann
Donna Mae Miller
Leona Hoffmann
Berneice Post
Shirley Jean ‘Ostermann
Jolce Attig
Bethleham
uVerne Holtorf
Ronald Krause
Roger Boyken
Marlyn Mayland
Maurice Ruby
Kenneth DeWaard
Leon Buss
Beverly Haack
Mildred Ullmann
Herald
Alvin Hobart
Berniece Post
Angel Chotr
Myrna Boyken
Edgar Stohr
Floyd Ullmann
Richard Mayland
Good Hope Luthenan
Grane Sidsoma
Marie Welp
Harold DeWall
Craig Sathoff
Chris Meyer
Julius Stecker
Harold Wibben
Joan Kell
Gary Jesse
An Boyken
Jerry Olson
David Boekelman
Wayne Bartelt
Ruth Boyken
Wilma Moore
Marlene Stecker
Judith Meyer
Edwin
Marlys Stecker
Luelig
Meyer
S. S
Part
Mervin Bruns
James VanHove
Martin Norland
Edward Witthen
Marcella Boekelman
Marilyn Jesse
Angel Gabriel
Norma Norland
Mary
Alvina Baade
Mer
UN Bartelt
Christy Child
Paul Mardorf
Marilyn
Welhausen
Arnold Schutter
Cora Belo Stecker
Arnold, Meyer
Jean Meyer
Jane Keil
Margaret Moore
Charlene Stecker
Kay Ann Lockrem
L. A. Winkel
DOAN
Hayfield
Titanka Squawa
Indians
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Hartie
Ledyard
Sharon
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Iaebrand
Tronka
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Stockwell
Hagen
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Pruisman
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Weiland
Schnebly
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Zz Perkins
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Bruns
Lazers
Downs
Boykenf
Helmer
Adamson
Kiley
Gerdis G
Kuchenreuther
Blankebay
Formanek
Nedved c
Rayhons
Golduff
Busch
Horecka
Geddes
Good Hope Lutheran
A. Mardorf
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