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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
5
Titonka will host two late January and early February tournaments with the Kossuth county finals at Titonka. The girls consolation and all games begin Friday January 20, the boys consolation and finals Saturday January 21. The girls sectional tourney for this area runs January 31 to February 5. Further details to follow.
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular monthly meeting Monday evening January 3 at the Arthur Boyken home with Mildred Boyken and Edith Hagen as hostesses. The program includes legislation, national security, a “teacher’s contribution” essay contest, initiation of members by the past president, music with the song of the month, and discussion of the national narcotics problem. Olive Bruns reported on the March of Dimes plans from Algona. A heart attack case, Mrs. Frank Hagen, is resting comfortably after the weekend. Attendance urged for January meeting and a peaceful world through faith and service. Work meeting set for January 24.
Readers in many states would find North Iowa Christmas weather ideal. Thermometers have mostly ranged in the 20s with some readings near 40 to 60. Only Tuesday morning dipped to ten above zero, and little to no snow with no icy roads. Cloudy days occurred but were brief. overall, the section reports ideal winter weather.
Pastor Diers leads services and choir rehearsals from December 30 to January 4 including New Years Day service Sunday School Bible Class and Worship. Church Council annual meeting on January 4 follows Christmas visit by Minnie Oesterreicher with the Wally Lichtenberger family at Mason.
Paul Friberg 71 of Wesley died early Thursday December 23 at Burt Rest Home after a long cancer illness. Born January 26 1883 in Boxholm Sweden he immigrated January 8 1902 and lived in Wesley most of his life. An expert cabinetmaker he served as town marshal for a decade and created the Christmas lighting system for Main Street. Surviving nieces and cousins in Sweden and Iowa. Funeral services were held Friday at the Wesley Methodist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery Engström plot.
Simon Fred Wenger pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 with election of officers. Worship from 10 30 to noon followed by the annual congregational meeting at Ww na.
Johnny Harms joined the Robert Spear home gathering Sunday while L W Naths visited Forest City relatives for Christmas. Dozens of relatives and friends from Austin, Mason City, Lake Mills, Des Moines, Des Moines and beyond shared holiday meals and greetings, with many returning from military or college duties. A Wyomin g University freshman, Gresham Roskamp, led local mentions alongside extensive family reunions at Norland and Akkerman homes.
The seventh and final Titonka merchants gift program drawing was held last Wednesday afternoon. A crowd attended as A W Nath conducted in Louis Bartletts absence. Prizes from Titonka Savings Bank Interstate Power Co Rick's Cities Service Bonacker Food Market Alvin L Honkin Michaelsen Bros Ricklads Ins Agency Junior Hansen were won by Thelma Tuggins Doris Higgins George Senne John G Rippentrop Clara Huber Morris Bilsborough Mrs W L Rode Wilbu er Schmidt.
Good Hope Lutheran Church in Illinois lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Bible class 10 30 a m church service 1 30 p m annual congregation meeting in church parlors 6 30 p m senior choir event sponsored by Mrs Clarence Brandt announcements for Holy Communion at parsonage during day and evening Friday December 31 Holy Communion service at 7 30 p m Luther League watch party after the meeting Monday January 3 Luther League at 9 p m Wednesday January 5 senior choir rehearsal at 7 40 p m tion
Rev. J. E. DeGolia preaches at 11 oclock on Practical Living or the Gospel in Shoe Leather, continuing the Philemon series. Evening sermon titled A Land of Hills and Valleys. Bible study Thursday night covers fulfilled prophecy.
In Wesley area notes, families hosted relatives and friends on Christmas Day. Visits included the Erdman, Hoch, and Doughan families, with many turning out for Christmas meals. Local organizations sent goods to area families, and a newborn Mary Jane was welcomed at St. Ann hospital Algona.
Titonka Topic published weekly by Frank Clark publisher. Entered at Titonka Iowa post office as second class matter. Thoroughly covers a territory not reached by any other paper. 62 telephone number seven dollars.
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