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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
4
Local residents enjoyed a busy Christmas period with visits and dinners across Britt area households. Notable events included Clara Kramer and Nelson families hosting guests, the Presbyterian church bazaar and supper, and community celebrations like the Commercial Club Christmas party for children.
A church supper at Crystal Creek Presbyterian drew attendees Tuesday evening. Organizers reported steady turnout and a warm community welcome for all who joined.
Mrs. H. P. Powers and children visited Algona, as John Miller family dined with them for Christmas. Mrs. Fred Park of Algona visited Frank Miller and Wade Ball homes. Miss Leta Amundson of Eagle Grove spent Christmas with her sister Mrs. Worthan and Mrs. Frerking. Beverly Fox of Riverton visited uncle Mr. and Mrs. Guy Beamer. Hugh Lewis returned from WEagle Grove after holidays. Mrs. Hart and daughter from Bancroft visited the Wadner Ball home. The R. R. Worley family went to Mason City and back to see Mrs. Worley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Batley. Emma Gutknecht drove to Mason City and brought her sister Lena home for the holidays, joined by Genevieve Bruer.
Portland and Burt area residents share Christmas visits and holiday events. Many families such as Moore Ward Petersen Godfredson Ringdorf Larson and Bartlett gather for church programs dinners and greetings. Local officials and schools note community activities including programs by Dist. No. 1 and No. 2 pupils and the Portland school board election results.
Coroner Evans and family spent Christmas with son Wallace in southern Iowa. Rice and Mary Janice visited Baghe Grove relatives while she attended the University of Michigan. Mrs J W Wadsworth writes from Birmingham enjoying warm weather with foster son Archie Behnell for winter. The Sunday Register features B A Adams, former Algona attorney, now counsel for Aimee Semple McPherson in a divorce suit. Cedar Falls professor Fred Cram taught language tents in county schools except Algona. Algona stores had a rushed Christmas business. shelves were sparse as a cyclone hit. Bank loans fueled local business growth. Algona Chapter Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for 1984 and plans a January initiation with the Masons. The Baptist Church drama cantata and Christmas program, retelling the life of Prang Graber, closed Algona’s holiday season with a strong performance by the choir and actors.
Wesley news lists Dan Froelich and G T Lease families, new babies Rose Marie and a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Eimer Doughat, plus numerous visits and holiday gatherings. Mrs G T Lease recovering, R B Hopkins temporarily unable to help at the depot, and many relatives from Algona, Des Moines, Mitchell, and Beaver Dam visiting or hosting Christmas Day. Funeral services held for Mrs Aug Garmann Sr as family and friends recall a long life of service.
A clipped, garbled note complains that radio marketers push overly optimistic patent medicines and cosmetics as cures. The piece mocks sensational claims and urges skepticism about health remedies praised on air.
The list names residents and dates from Titonka, Algona, Buffalo Center, Woden, Lakota, and nearby areas. Individuals include Anton Sorenson, Harm Harrenge, Rev A Kilian, John Rode Sr, Herman Ubben, Fred Pannhuk, Marie Graefen, John Carlson, Henry Banda, Geo Petersen, Meindert Smidt, Hermann Dressman, John N Koestler, Dewey Hutchinson, Harry Reed, T A Dunmire, G A Bird, Robert Kruse, and others with various Jan 1 dates and several 1985 1986 entries.
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