Titonea School Weekly Activities Preview and Census
The Titonea school reports a December music program with an audience of about 300. Vocal and instrumental groups performed. lists of participants include Myrna Norland Jane Amesbury Doris Kuchenreuther and others. The article covers school census figures, kindergarten plan changes, bus routing adjustments, and Titonka hosting the Kossuth County basketball finals on January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Multhaus
Wayne Pringle
Jesus
Myrna Worland
Phyilis Swyter
Jane Amesbury
Gertrude
Ulimamanntty
Miller
Darlene Franzen
Julyce
Nicholas
Russell Fisher
Myrna
Norland
Eves Tyn
Willemssen
Sténgi
Girls Glee Club
Deck
Girls ‘Glee Club
Tingle Bells
Rudolph
Red Nosed‘ Reindeer
Adeste
Fideley
Marilyn Callies
Martin
Arlen Billsborough
Doris
Kuchenreuth
Thelmax Ullmann
Myrna ™ Norland
Sertenisen
Titonka
Kossuth
Doyle Reaser Promoted to Supervising Foreman at Rock Island Daily Argus
Doyle Reaser of Rock Island Illinois received a promotion on Monday to supervising foreman over 18 operators in the Argus composing room. Since starting in October he advanced from Linotype to No 1 Intertype gauge mixer and foreman. He will shift 1530 to 10 pm after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Rock Island, Ill
L. Doyle Reaser
Rock! Island
Island Daily Argus
Straight Matter Linotype
Fred Potter
The
Argus
Armstrong
Chron
Icle
Nashua
Albert Cook Wesley Man Dies at 68 in Hancock County
Wesley Albert Cook aged 68 died at the Hancock County home December 21 after a long illness. He never married and was born March 2, 1885 to Fred and Augusta Cook on a farm north east of Wesley. Survived by three brothers Fred of Winn Nebraska, Joe of Stilson, and Wisne Brents plus an instant brother. services held at Boughton’s Funeral Home Britt with Rev Oliver Selberg. Burial near his parents in the Wesley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert. Cook
Wesley
Albert Cook
Hancock County
Albert
Francis “Cook
Frederick and
Agusta
Cook
Weiland
Fred
Winnebago
Minh
Joe
Stilson
Wisne Brents
Boughton
Britt
Oliver Selberg
Calvary Lutheran Church of
Crystal Lake
Change
Wesley Cemetery
V. F. W. Charter Granted and Meeting Noted
The Department of Iowa V. F. W. received its charter from the national organization on May 18 1921. Its aims include fraternal patriotism history and education to strengthen comradeship aid worthy comrades preserve memory of the dead support widows and orphans uphold U.S. government and laws. Members must be American men who served in the armed forces in hostile or foreign service. Next meeting is December 30 at 8 p.m. with important business and lunch.
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V. F. W. News
Department of ‘Iowa
United States
N.F.W
Army
Navy
Marine
Coast Guard
Local Titonka merchants extend New Year wishes
Local business people of Titonka extend best wishes for a Happy New Year to the community and friends far and wide. They note a bountiful year and favorable early winter weather, while expressing sympathy for those with sorrow and hoping 1054 brings continued prosperity and good credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilonka
Atpon
Titonka
Thas
Titonka and Doan Methodist Church Watch Night Plans
J E Alberston pastor of Titonka and Doan Methodist Church announces a New Year’s Watch Night Party and worship as senior MYF sponsors. Service starts 11 30 with Holy Communion. attendees east of Main Street bring bread and west bring cookies. Special speaker Brown Mrs. Brown from Forest City to address youth and missions. various church groups meet upcoming evenings.
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MYF
Mainstreet
Ntor
House of God
Brown
Mi Bara Brown
Forest City
Methodist Youth Fellowship News Note
Fourteen members attended the Sunday evening Methodist Youth Fellowship. Donna Akkerman led the lesson I have trust and Marilyn Peterson and Sharon Schutter led the worship. Norma Gerdis and Donna Akkerman served lunch.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Methodist “Youth Fellowship
Nvtrust
Donna Akkerman
Marilyn Peterson
Sharon Schutter
Norma Gerdis
Woden Presbyterian Church New Year Service Schedule
Simon Fred Wenger pastor leads a New Year’s Day service at 10 o’clock. Sunday School and election of officers at 9:30. Worship from 10:30 to 11 with reception of members. Congregational meeting at 11. Choir practice on Wednesday at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Simon Fred Wenger
Relaxed Reflections on Christmas Cards and Signatures
A nostalgic column recounts mishaps with Christmas cards and forgotten signatures. The writer notes a card sent without a signature from a Titania resident and a niece’s letter arriving after a card, puzzling the logistics. The piece ends with affection for Christmas cards featuring children’s photos.
Good Will Trist in Titonka to Aid Disabled
Good Will truck will visit Titonka January 6 to collect discarded material for aid to the blind and disabled. A. M. Petersen home pickup Tuesday ensures driver gets materials. Last year about 200 handicapped people were aided and counseled. the program seeks more local and out of town material donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
A. M. Petersen
Legion Auxiliary New Year Meeting and Hospital Needs
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular monthly meeting Monday January 4 at the W P Truesdell home with Rosena Truesdell and Minnie Jesterreicher as hostesses. The program features National security through civil defense and initiation. The U S V A hospital requests aid items including scribes note paper stamps toiletries lap robes and cookies among others. Also listed are cancer rags needed to brighten winter hours for patients in Knoxville Clinton Des Moines and Independence. Immanuel Lutheran announces New Year worships on Friday January 1 and Sunday January 3 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 am. A chili supper follows senior choir rehearsal and council and congregational meetings are scheduled in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H U
W. P. Truesdell
Rosena Truesdell
Minnie Jesterreicher
Irene Peterson
Rae Harris
Thelma Higgins
Parfey
U.S.V.A
Knoxville
Clinton
Des Moines
Pee Independence
Truesdell
Reecaf Hinl
Elsie Hansen
Christmas Day Mild Weather In Northern Iowa
The article describes an unusually mild Christmas Day in northern Iowa with good roads and minimal snow. It notes only brief spells of snow and occasional road hazards fifty miles away, contrasting with overall favorable winter weather.
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Iowa
iChristmas
Portland 4-H Boys Report Christmas Party Highlights
The Portland 4-H club held its Christmas party at the Sparks home on December 17. Merlin Bartlett shared My Experiences at the Training School and Ellen Stewart presented An illustrated talk Keeping a Record Book. Darrell Davis and Vernal Koestler received five year memberships. Darryl Sparks and Merlin Bartlett volunteered to frame the charter. Plans were made for county basketball tournament participation and gifts were exchanged with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sparks
Oyster Supper for Titonka Conservation League Members
All members and prospective members of the Titonka Conservation League are invited to an oyster supper at 6:30 PM on Wednesday January 6 at the American Legion hall. Attendees should bring their own dinner utensils. Committee in charge includes Clarence Akkerman Everett Rippentrop Ted DeBoer Elwood and Happy Nelson.
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Titonka Conservation League
American Legion Hall
Clarence Akkerman
Everett Rippentrop
Ted DeBoer
Elwood
Happy Nelson
Kramer Woden couple celebrate 25th anniversary
Mr and Mrs C J Kramer Woden observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Christmas day. A large group of relatives gathered at their home and an open house followed at the Presbyterian church on Sunday December 27 from 2 to 4 pm with many friends calling in observance of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Kramer Woden
Woden
Q. Kramer
Presbyterian Church
Good Hope Lutheran Church Schedule and Meeting
The Good Hope Lutheran B Nf Schwerin announces Sunday services at 9 30 am with Sunday School and Bible Class and a 10 30 am church service. An annual congregation meeting will be held in the church parlors. Communion announcements at the parsonage. Choir rehearsal 7 30 pm. New Year Holy Communion 7 30 pm. Confirmation class 12 noon Jan 2. Brotherhood dartball with Corwith Jan 4. Ladies aid 2 pm Jan 8. Hostesses listed.
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Good Hope Lutheran B. Nf. Schwerin
Brotherhood
Corwith
Ladies Aid
Heyo Boekelman
Telko Stecker
John Welhousen
Mons
Harm Wibben
Christmas Day Guests and New Arrivals in Titonea
Christmas day dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Reichsarmngen and Roger with Mr and Mrs Forrest Willis and family. Lena DeVries returned Dec 24 from Brooklyn NY to train as missionary at the Bible Seminary under the National Bible Christian Union. Julia Borck from Germany will live with the DeVries family and seek local office work. In Memoriam recalls wife and mother who died a year ago with a heartfelt verse from Mr William Spear and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonea
Floyd ‘Reichsarmngen
Roger
Forrest ‘Willis
Lena DeVries
Brooklyn
M. Y
American Seminary of the Bible
Lena
National Bible Christian Union
Fred DeVries
Jula Borck
Julia
Germany
DeVries
Ruth Mary Goetz Weds Thomas McGreevey in St Josephs
Ruth Mary Goetz daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Goetz married Thomas McGreevey son of Mrs Frank McGreevey of Leland in a Dec 28 wedding at St Josephs Catholic Church. The ceremony was followed by a noon three course reception and a trip to a farm near Leland after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
St. Josephs Catholic Schurch
Ruth Mary Goetz
Leo Goetz
Thomas McGreevey
Frank ‘McGreevey
Leland
L. N. Klein
Lucille Goetz
Byrom McGreevey
Elaine Goelz
Danny Robinson
Robert Goetz
James Dunbar
Helen Johnson
Irene Studer
Geors ‘Hang
Cl'mbier
Gleiden
JL. Smith
Helen Youngwirth
Martin Hamilton
Rose Marie Matz
Donna Joan Goetz
Doris Jenkins
Marva Wilkins
Mason City
Nancy Doughan
Doris Scholl
Batde
Iowa Insurance Co
Leland High School
Marion Weiland Larson auto crash victim buried at Wesley
Funeral services were held Wednesday December 23 at First Lutheran church in Britt for Marion Weiland Larsen who died in an auto crash near Waterloo on December 20. She was born April 21, 1928 near Britt and survived by her parents a sister a brother and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Weiland Larson
Wesley
Marion Weiland -Larsen
Britt
Paul Adix
Evergreen Cemetery
Marion Weiland
Ted Welland
Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club News Recaps December Meeting
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club met at Marilyn Peterson's home on Saturday December 19. Marilyn Peterson led a nutrition demonstration on How to Prepare Cooked Cereal and Jane Amesbury presented Many Ways of Using Cereal and Cereal Products. A Christmas party followed with carols games and a grab bag gift exchange. The next meeting will be at Lonnie Hill's home in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club
Marilyn Peterson
Jane Amesbury
Lonnie Hill
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Wally Lichtenberger
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TYKE
George Bonackers
Shay
Lassie
Cedar Rapids
Sky Pilots
Vitonka
Folkerts Rominga
Roskamp
St. John’s
Johnnies
McGuire
Renger
Vaske
Herbers
Deitering
Garry
American Legion Auxiliary
Immanuel Lutheran HA. Diers
New Years
Here
Spear
Thos. McGreevey
Ted Weiland
Charles Olson
Laurens
Norman
Hattie Weiland
Buffalo Boosters
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