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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
4
A wartime obituary fragment honors a Titonka soldier killed in action and shifts to a rural Christmas meditation. The piece recalls family kindnesses, neighborly ties, and the mixed emotions of holiday memory amid loss.
The Titonka and Doan Methodist Church lists a 11 AM Sunday worship with Holy Communion and a Watch Night gathering at 8 PM for the entire family featuring the Protestant Film Company’s film South of the Clouds. Choir meets next Wednesday at 4. Men's night is Wednesday January 3 with supper fasting and bowling. Fellowship study group meets Thursday January 4 at 8 PM.
The Titonka School reports all grades active with holiday activities. First graders anticipate gifts and tree surprises while some students recover from mumps. Second and third graders performed plays and enjoyed carols. Sixth grade achieved 100 percent spelling and joined Red Cross efforts. Junior class plans a Christmas party and fundraisers around basketball games.
Funeral services were held for John Wessels Jr a long time resident and farmer of Buffalo Center who died of a heart attack on his porch after waking the household. Born January 28 1895 near Ackley he spent over 30 years farming in the area. The First Baptist church hosted the service with local veterans and neighbors aiding.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 465 expresses sympathy to the Korte family and announces a Friday Dec 29 all day pot lunch work meeting at Mrs Retca Hipp. Bring tools and crafts supplies for bedding and comforters. Toys for Tots box at the Drug Store. The second annual toy drive expands to the Phillipines and Korea. No business meeting New Year’s Day. hostesses are Becca Hipp and Louise Mechler.
J A Diers pastor announces church events Dec 29 council at 8 p.m. Dec 30 confirmation class 9 a.m. Dec 31 worship 10 30 a.m. Jan 1 New Year worship 10 30 a.m. Jan 2 congregational meeting 1 30 p.m.
Roskamp pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 am and Bible Classes at 10 30 am. Morning Worship is 10 30 am and Evening Worship at 7 30 pm with New Year service noted. No New Year service on Monday January 1. Weekly Young People's meeting remains 7 30 pm Wednesday.
The class held a voluntary accuracy test but some students felt they could improve. A second chance is hoped for. Friday brings a Christmas gift exchange with all students drawing names. The tree is decked with many irregular packages while buses depart at 3 o clock letting teachers unwind.
Titanica business and professional people thank the trade territory for liberal patronage during the past year. They express hope for continued good will despite unsettled world conditions. They encourage keeping a level head and doing their best, wishing everyone a happy and prosperous year.
Divine Service at 10:30 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30. Final 1950 Birthday Offering in Sunday School. New Year’s Day service at 10:80. Luther League post Christmas party Friday at 7:30. Brotherhood and Ladies Aid meet next week with listed hosts. Church Council and Congregation annual meeting scheduled in early January. Choir rehearsal and catechetical instruction set for early January.
The report notes Saturday reached 30 degrees marking the first thaw after two weeks of subfreezing weather. Sunday and Monday cooled again near zero, but skating remains possible as weight melts ice into a brief film of water that refreezes.
Pete Peterson writes from Deering North Dakota to Frank, reflecting on a year passed and a paper bill due. He notes a frosty year with the coldest summer in 49 seasons, decent health for him and his wife, fond fishing, hunting with five deer spotted but none taken, and wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
A meeting for all veterans will be held at the VFW hall at 0 o'clock on Thursday December 28 to discuss Americanism and veterans’ problems.
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