Local Happenings and Personal Notices
Local brief covers Monti cello and a thank you note from Mrs. Wm. Dockstader, plus catalog items at the drug store, a private first class promoted to corporal at Charleston Army Air Field, visits from relatives on leave, a birthday celebration, and various war era community updates including ship duties, letters from Hawaii and Germany, and local society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George &. Schmidt Jr
George Schmidt
Titonka
Charleston Army Air Field
Charleston
South Carolina
Soldiers and locals in brief notes from the era
The item mentions Eddie Rippentrop and Beryl Bonacker in the Marines visiting Louis on a hospital ship and in the hospital corps, respectively. Miss Thresa Spear travels to Santa Ana after a two week visit with her mother, with a skating party held in her honor. A missing Kossuth license plate is found by Conrad Schmidt and returned to the Topic office. Mrs. Robert Hamilton visits her parents after illness while traveling from Fort Knox. The Methodist church W S C S plans a February 14 meeting with listed hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Eddie Rippentrop
Beryl Bonacker
Eddie
Louis
Beryl
Thresa Spear
Santa Ana
Calif
Harm Keltwich
Conrad Schmidt
Robert Hamilton
Lynn Kuchenreuther
Bernard Byers
Garner
Woden News St John Lutheran Church Notes
Church activities include Sunday school and bible class at 9 30, divine worship at 10 20, choir practice Thursday evening at 8, confirmation instruction Saturday at 9, and Ladies Aid next week Wednesday at 2. Lenten service Feb 14 at 8. Relatives report Pfo Laverne Gibson killed in Belgium Jan 4. he served as paratrooper, overseas less than two months. Sir Johnnie Rudisil on furlough visiting home after overseas service. Family updates include Red Cross meeting results and local social events with bridge, 600 games, and visits.
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Hawaii
Alan
Mabel Wilson
San Marco
Texas
Titanica Woman's Club
Grace French
Withal Downs
Forrest Hansen
Ray Hansen
South Pacific
Pacific Islands
Navy
Harold Gartner
Mason City
Frank Clark
Garner
Fred Bruns
Bruns
Alan Carr
Bancroft
Baptist Church
James Carr
Belgium
Chuch
James
Andrew Petersen
Titonka ‘Lions ‘Club
Bartlett
American Legion Rooms
Donnie R. Carr
TS. Navy
Shirley Avudise
California
Elroy Hatten
Elroy
Ryan
Harold Hamilton
Nellie Nelson
Ray Pannicuk
Gloria Rae
Herald
Lake Park
Leota Schutter
Downs
Hlmer Peterson
Ball
Peterson
Rickless
R.L. Krantz
Robert Lang
Grinnell
ST. John Lutheran Church
J. Knoploh
Ladies ‘Aid
Pfo Laverne Gibson
Sylvan Hanna
Worthington
Minn
National Guard
Kodiak
Alaska
Fort Bliss
Fort Benning
Johnnie Rudisil
Helm
Lafatot ‘Bridge Club
Ing
C. W. Goslin
Claus Smith
H. J. Boile
Robert. Nieman
Red Cross
Lou Larson
Searville
Frieda Larson
W. L. Tindall
Martin Smith
Catholic Ladies and Guild
Rank Monson
Monson
Orville Tomson
Henry Bode
Estherville
Buffalo Center
Harold Fommer
John Huisinga
George Fommer
Bernard DeVine
Cooney Kramer
Roelf Hopkes
Titonka
Steve Tjaden
Margreete Tjaden
Waterloo
Anna Tjaden
Charles City
Henry
Kruser
Dubuque
Harlan
Portland News Social Roundup of Visits and Arrivals
The four corners social club met with Mrs. Martin Larson. Families and friends, including the Ringsdorts, Bartletts, Stewarts, Grahams, and Krueger, were noted visiting or hosting in Portland and nearby Algona. David Bartlet and others visited, Claire Wolfe was seen, and Mary Michaelson hosted at the Nelson home. Mary McWhorter prepares to return from Rochester after surgery. Verle Boss returns from leave. Davy Hunter visits his parents after service in the 34th Division in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Corners
Martin Larson
Donald Ringsdort
Chas
Pre Verle
Melville
N.J
Herbert Nelson
Weal Michaelson
Mending Frayed Carpet Edges With Binding Techniques
Detailed instructions for repairing frayed rug edges. Begin by trimming worn parts and stitching binding to the carpet edge. Fold, baste, and secure binding with careful stitches to protect the edge on both sides. The method emphasizes aligning with existing yarns and preserving scraps for future repairs.
Make Home Safe To Avoid Accidents
Advice on safe home care and laundry practices to reduce injuries. Anchor rugs to prevent slipping keep stairs clear install handrails check electrical wiring and cords involve your husband in safety reviews. Remove pins from clothing before washing and keep hot water away from children using nonflammable ironing board covers and rubber mats on damp floors.
Kale urged as better green foe spinach in US diet
Dr H C Sherman of Columbia University urges replacing spinach and related goosefoot greens with kale and other greens. He notes kale provides calcium and vitamin A, while broccoli, lettuce, collards and mustard greens are strong alternatives. Kale stores for fall sowing, resists frost, and can regrow in spring with straw or leaf cover.
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United States
H. C. Sherman
Columbia University
Sherman
Victory Gardens
Insurance Assets Diversified Investments by Fire Firms in 1945
A survey shows fire and casualty insurers held about 42 percent of total assets in stocks at year end 1945, with 89.5 percent in bonds. The stock mix includes common, preferred, and substantial holdings in affiliate insurer stocks, while portfolios also include large bond reserves.
Competing Fiber Drives Synthetic Yarn Advancements
Technological advances in light weight synthetic yarns push cotton and wool expansion. Rayon staple fiber, priced slightly above Middling cotton, blends with cotton wool mohair or silk for apparel, drapery, and upholstery fabrics as well as floor coverings. High-tenacity rayon aids tire manufacture and spun rayon fabrics offer light summer clothing resembling worsted at lower cost.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Dockstader
Monticello
Ator
Robert Bunkofske
Great Lakes
NTC
Shirley Bunkofske
Santa Maria
Associated Telephone Co
Folkert Stecker
Martin Stecker
Fred Stecker
Phyllis Swyter
John Harms
Martin
Menno Fuls
George Meyer
John Meyer
Heyo Boekelman
Harold
Alfred Reffeniua
Htta
Maude Stecker
Gerhart
Anna
Henry Stecker
George
Alvin Stecker
Clarence Bird and
French
Ward Low
W.C. Clark
Titonica
H. V. Clark
Navy Air Base
Pensacola
Florida
John Greenfield
Larry Greenfield
Lehigh
Iowa
Germany
Larry
John
Peter
Alan Carrs
Hugh
Sun
Bob Hope
The
Princess and
the Pirate
Goldwyn Girls
CISCO
Titonka Lockers
Callies Bros Store
Woden News
Portland News
Intermill’s Store
Titanka
Pep
Kellogg’s
Pumpkin, Libby
Duz
Pillsbury’s Golden
Bonacker
FBI
Libby
All Purpose
Eagle Brand
Hershey's
Betty Crocker
Opal Lye
Swan Furniture Funeral Home
Kenneth W. Swan
Witonka, Iowa
Watkins
A. C. Bierstedt
Rural Watkins Man
Lakota, Ia
Fred Hagen
Farmers Elevator
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