American Legion Auxiliary Plans Civil Defense Drive
The January meeting at the Becca Hipp home elected plans for civil defense work with five minutes per meeting to discuss defense. They delivered bibs wheel chair quills bed shoes and pads to SVA Hospital and Marshalltown. February hosts Lois Priur son and Frances Gingrich organize the business session. The Juniors meet after school at the Beed home. A bake sale is set for Saturday February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becca Hipp
Gene Krominga
SVA
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Lois Priurson
Frances Gingrich
Auxiliary
America
National Security and Civil Defense
Rae Harris
Beed
Goodwill Truck Visit Set for February 21
The Goodwill truck will visit Titania on Wednesday February 21 to collect usable articles and clothing. Donations help provide work and earnings for a handicapped person who repairs items for resale at the Goodwill Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Store
Honor Roll Second Nine-Week Period Students
The scholastic honor roll for the second quarter ending January 12 1962 lists juniors and seniors achieving top grades. Seventh grade recipients include Robert Carroll Judy Isebrunds Elaine Mayland Charlene Miller Valerie Miller Karen Ricklefs Eldon Rike Sandra Schutter. Eighth grade honorees are Nola Boekelman Carol Haack Allan Janssen Arlys Pannhuk Carate Smith LeAnn Gingrich. Ninth grade names Keith Brandt Carolyn Engelha Linda Fritz Linda Krantz Janie Larsen James Rode. Tenth grade recipients are Sherry Boyken John Brandt Janet Cunningham Sharon Giesking Cynthia Rakow Myrna Aike James Stecker. Eleventh grade honorees include Janice Alice Mark Boyken Kathleen Eden Linda Hanson Rodney Hench Forrest Rode Janet Welhousen. Twelfth grade recognizes Rosanne Alexander Bill Carroll Joan Dietrich Lewis Giesking Myrna Rippen trup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carroll
Judy Isebrunds
Elaine Mayland
Charlene Miller
Valerie Miller
Karen Ricklefs
Eldon Rike
Sandra Schutter
Nola Boekelman
Carol Haack
Allan Janssen
Arlys Pannhuk
Carate Smith
LeAnn Gingrich
Keith Brandt
Carolyn Engelha
Linda Fritz
Linda Krantz
Janie Larsen
James Rode
Sherry Boyken
John Brandt
Janet Cunningham
Sharon Giesking
Cynthia Rakow
Myrna Aike
James Stecker
Janice Alice Mark Boyken
Kathleen Eden
Linda Hanson
Rodney Hench Forrest Rode
Janet Welhousen
Rosanne Alexander
Bill Carroll
Joan Dietrich
Lewis Giesking
Myrna Rippentrup
Farm Question Box Q and A from County Extension Director
Dean L. Barnes answers three farm questions. First, feed a protein supplement with 15 000 to 20 000 units of vitamin A per pound. Second, side banding fertilizer safety depends on type. up to 50 pounds nitrogen and 50 pounds potash can be used with no harm, more should be plowed under or sidedressed. Third, Kossuth County dairy industry: 1959 census shows over 1106 people selling milk or cream with annual sales above two and a quarter million dollars.
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Kossuth County
Burglaries Strike Two Titonka Businesses
Burglars broke into Huisman’s Cities Service and Isebrand Produce in Titonka last Thursday night or early Friday. About $200 in cash and merchandise vanished. 14 watches, a camera, and about $30 in cash taken at Huisman’s. Entry came via east windows. no vandalism observed. Suspects apprehended in Nevada, Iowa, on Saturday and have confessed. some loot recovered. loss insured at Huisman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica
Huisman
Isebrand
Nevada
Iowa
Line Design And Color Discussion For Home Extension
Avis Lettow county extension home economist leads a two part session on line design and color in art as part of the 1962 Family Living program. February 5 and 6 at 1 30 p m at the Extension Office invites two members from each group to attend and bring ideas for homemaker needs in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Lettow
County Extension Home
Extension Family Living Committee
Wesley
Ian
Lone ‘Algona
Bolenvus
Ian Routh
Lone Lettow
County Extension Service
New Rooms For Old Topic Of Meeting At Givens Home
Celanese color slide program on home decoration features 50 room settings shown in a five story New York townhouse and other residences. Luella Givens hosts Tilonka Woman's Club with 56 slides and a dress length door prize offered to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Morris Givens
Luella Givens
Tilonka Woman's Club
Cub Scouts Observe National Boy Scout Week Activities
Cub Scout Pack 63 marks National Boy Scout Week with a 6:30 p.m. pot-luck dinner February 15 in the school lunch room. Organized games precede serving. Harvey Heyer is Cubmaster with an assistant. A skit Parade of the Presidents follows and an award ceremony will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Pack 63
Harvey Heyer
Pack 63
Callies
Housewarming Held For Sophus Nelsons
Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Sophus Nelson held a surprise house warming last Saturday. About 35 people attended including Mr and Mrs William Fritz Mr and Mrs Raymond Schuller Mr and Mrs Roy Walrod Mr and Mrs Neal Leeschen and many others. The Nelsons received a monetary gift as guests enjoyed lunch at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophus Nelson
William Fritz
Raymond Schuller
Roy Walrod
Neal Leeschen
Lawrence Leeschen
Herman Fritz
Robert Ringsidorf
John Askes
Lester Eden
Allen Eden
Raymond Brandt
Carl Mayland
Dale ‘Higgins
Erwin Eden
Clarence Schutter
Bill Orthel
Albert Loeschen
Harley Brandt
Nelson
Obituary of Conrad Schmidt 75
Conrad Schmidt son of Ernst and Williamine Schmidt born January 24 1887 in Cold Water Butler County Iowa. He died on his 75th birthday January 24 1962 after a period of ill health at his home. Survived by his wife Anna Birmele and two children Rene and Irvin plus one grandchild four brothers and three sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were January 27 1962 at Good Hope Lutheran Church Buffalo Center with Rev B H Schwerin officiating. Burial in Buffalo Township Cemetery. Blake Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Conrad Schmielt
Ernst
Williamine Schmidt
Cold Water
Butler County
Iowa
West Point
South Dakota
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Titonka
Anna Birmele
Rene
Irvin
Ilo Titonka
Maurice Sunde
Colorado Springs
Colo
Carl Doege
Buffalo Center
Boyd Dieckman
Maple Plane
Minn
Ernest
Fred
George
Lower Lake
Calif
William W Portland
Ore
Emma
Ernes
Giesking
Woden
Henry
Macon City
Good Hope Lutheran Church
B.H. Schwerin
Leonard Leeck
Buffalo Township
Ernest Hoffman
J. K. Hill
Will Gerard
Ted Dunmir
Lakota Edges Titanka In Games Tuesday Evening
Lakota wins a pair of close basketball games against Titonka on Tuesday night in the local gym. Titonka’s girls beat Thompson 53 46 led by Elaine Folkerts with 21 points while Peggy Michalsen and others contributed. Lakota’s boys rally to a 63 62 victory over Titonka in a tense finish. Titonka and Lakota advance to upcoming games with schedules set for Friday at Rake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Thompson
Squaws
Elaine Folkerts
Folkerts
Peggy Mich Peer
E. Folkerts
P. Michaelsen
J. Beenken
M. Rippentrap
B. Gigler
Titanka
Bruce Akkermin
Indians
Wilit Rusery
Nelson
Eveat
Scorling
Lakota
Titania
Tyke
Peggy Michaelsen
BE. Polkerts
P. Mick
BK. Gigler Oh
M. Rippentrop
Biel
Isebrand
Gieskine
Akkerman
Ted FR. Schutter
L. Giesking
B. Akikerman
D. Isebrand
Obituary for Mrs Harmka Tapper of Wellsburg Iowa
Mrs Harmka Tapper nee Stop pelmoor born August 31 1882 in Germany came to the United States as an infant. She married Joe Tapper on December 30 1902 at Wellsburg Iowa and they had twelve children. She died after a January 1962 illness at Britt Memorial Hospital and later with her daughter Harm Huisinga’s family. Survived by children Hilda Walter John Mary Lydia Herman Minnie Esther Henrietta Lillie and Donald plus 35 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Also surviving brothers and sisters Hanna Minnie Marie Ann Ruth Tim and Otto and many other relatives. Her husband and a son Johann predeceased her. She was a member of the Ramsey Reformed Church and honorary Guild for Christian Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmiky Tapper
Stoppelmoor
Germany
Walter Stoppelmoor
Joe Tapper
Wellsburg
Iowa
Ramsey Reformed Church
Guild For Christian Service
Britt Memorial Hospital
Hilda
Dick Moyer
Algona
Walter
Buffalo Center
John
Vinton
Mary
Norris Rousseau
Elmore
Minn
Lydia
Everett Rippentrop
Swea City
Herman
Marathon
Wis
Minnie
Jim McQuiston
Cedar Rapids
Esther
Harm Huisinga
Titonka
Henrietta
James Reed
Lillie
Raymond Greene
Donald
Hanna
Jake Tapper
Webster City
Earl Bates
Marie
Prussman
Blairsburg
Ann
Chris Kruger
Ackley
Ruth
Dick Meyer
Washington
State
Tim
Titonka Lions Club Set For Feb 15 Meeting
The Titonka Lions Club will hold an evening meeting on Thursday February 15 with a 6 30 PM meal in the school lunch room One week later than usual Ed Nordlund of the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Emmetsburg will show pictures of Russian agriculture and speak on his Russia experiences Guests include Lions wives and the school faculty and their spaces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Lions Club
Ed Nordland Rof
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank of
Emmetsburg
Russia
Lions Wites
PTA Meeting Showcases Two One Act Plays
A large group attended the PTA meeting where Mrs Ed Brandt presented two one act plays titled Buddy Answers an Ad and The Coke Shop. A local elimination contest will be held in Titanka on Tuesday February 13 to select a winner for the District Speech Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Ed Brandt
Buddy
Coke Shop
Republican Women Hold First Meeting of New Year
The Kossuth County Republican Women announce a membership tea at the Algona Methodist Church on Tuesday February 6 at 1 30 p m The guest speaker is Mrs Elmer Smith of Eagle Grove state membership chairman All are urged to attend and bring a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank of Algona
Burt High School
Burt Band
Arthur C. Buffington
Kossuth County
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Morrow
FLBA
Eugene Hutchins
Business m
Methodist
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Corner
National League Tyke
Titonka Creamery
Stecker
Titonka Gov. Bank
Blake Funk
Boyken Ins
1St State Bank
Fullman
Conoco Service
Funk's
Wubben DX
Hamilton Hatch
Titonka Sav. Bank
Leek Livestock
Farmers Oil
Crystal Lake
Mike McDonald
Phil Jaren
Heiry Boekelman
Clarke Miller
Ray Hertzke
John Rike
Jack Stott
Elmer Peterson
Stan Limberg
Bill Amesbury
Andrew Krominga
John Lesiak
Merle Hoover
John Isebrand
George Schuster
Karl Stott
Howard Bosma
John Beenken
George Uken
John Intermill
Dave LaTourell
Joe Sleper
Joe Boekelman
Jack Trunkhill
Intermill’s
Kuch's
Reed Hardware
Titonka Impl. Co
Tri-County League Tyke Laneseee
Hansen Gas Co
K & H Oil Co
Standard Oil
Sloper Saley
Ast State Bank
Dean I
LaToureil
Botsford Lumber
Farmers Elevator
Woodchoppers League
Algona Imp
American Legion
Dean L. Barnes
Buurglars
Lions
Wilbur Sexton
Rodney Hench
Walter Haack
Cub Scouts
Sophus Nelsons
Conrad Schmidt
Burt
FK Schutter Gb
Akkermar
Giesking Ee Ik Hench Ll
H Ullmann
Nelson OL
Bi.ll Kitzinger Ol
Boyken
Brandt
Tilonka i
Thompson Vz
Harmka Tapper
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