Local School Weekly Activities and Student Highlights
The week at the local school featured progress in reading and vocabulary with several students achieving perfect spelling and others missing few words. First and second graders worked on reading projects and health habits while Brownies completed their first reading book and learned about rocks, arc er and gravity. Dimes were collected for the March of Dimes, and several families contributed to the effort.
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Ndergarten
Brenda Wood
Sue Mies
Sarah Brandt
Coraimghan
Deloris
Victoria
Jeffrey
George Rea
Lois
George Arthur
Glen
Dennis
Sevil
Ose
jKenny C
Hadley C
Sylvia
Verna
Kenny H
Edith
Jora
Brent
Bruce
Gary
Les Jimmy
Margaret
Doug
IV Vetly Haack
Clark Harris
Beverly
Bettie
Rodney
Julia
Selves
Orla Jane
Frances
Mary Lowell
Gertrude
Dicky
Joan
Leila
Paul
Pat
Rosslyn
Craig
Lloyd
Mark Roger
Sharon
Cora Belle
Patty
Julie
Good Hope Lutheran Church Activities and Events
Divine Service at 10:30 Sunday with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30. Special Offering this Sunday. Luther League Valentine party Sunday at 7 30. Brotherhood Institute at Wartburg College Friday Feb 10. Attendees meet at Fisher Marage at 830. Confirmation instruction Saturday at 9. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 39. Women’s Missionary Society meets Feb 16 at 1 30 led by Mrs A O Mardoff. Hostesses Mrs Harry Bartel and Mrs Conrad Schmidt. Brotherhood goes to Corwith next Friday at 7 15.
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Luther League
Brotherhood Institute
Wartburg College
Fisher Marage
Women's Missionary Society
A. O. Mardoff
Harry Bartel
Conrad Schmidt
Brotherhood
Corwith
Ob Chuned
Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Skating Rink
The Titonia Chamber of Commerce will meet next Monday evening at the Skating Rink due to growing membership. A program and lunch will be provided. Mr. Morris of Ogden, noted for his years here and his rides on Indian Day celebrations, will attend.
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Titonia Chamber of Commerce
Morris
Ogden
WSCS Circle II Plans Bake Sale at Stott Hardware
Circle II of the WSCS will hold a bake sale at Stott hardware store this Saturday February dl. The sale begins at 2 PM.
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WSCS
Stott Hardware Store
Bond Election Issue Carried By Large Vote
The school bond issue of 50 000 dollars passed by a vote of 194 to 30 with five spoiled ballots and 229 total votes. The victory shows strong support for immediate school improvements and endorsement of the school board superintendent and staff. Increased turnout was limited by a single unsatisfactory teacher risk.
Titonka Pancake Dinner Draws Thick Crowd
Monday evening at Titonka a large crowd attended the pancake dinner. Oldtimers like Dr Satrter and policeman W H Stott in a new blue uniform were present. Chris and Martin Brandt, four Schutter boys, Louis Bartlett the turkey man and others enjoyed movies and stories from Frank Clark and Joe Lowe. The writer appreciated the gathering and thanked Clark for the invitation.
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Titonka
Dr. Satrter
W. H. Stott
Chris
Martin Brandt
Martin
Schutter Boys
Howard
Algona
Joe Lowe
Frank Clark
Titonka Federated elects officers at January meeting
Titonka Federated Club held its officer election January 31 at the home of Mrs Kathryn Swan. Elected were President Verna Alke Vice-President Ruth Eden Secretary Mary Westerreicher Treasurer Maxine Peterson Historian Myrtle Plasier Executive board member Theresa Drecsman.
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Titonka Federated
Titonka Federated Club
Kathryn Swan
Verna Alke
Ruth Eden
Mary Westerreicher
Reas‘uurer
Maxine Peterson
Myrtle Plasier
Theresa Drecsman
Methodist Church schedules through February
Donald H. James, Pastor, announces morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10. Senior MYF Wednesday 7 40 p.m. at parsonage, choir rehearsal Saturday, watch for announcement. Intermediate MYF bake sale Saturday starting 2 p.m. Membership Training Class Saturday 10 30 a.m. at parsonage. Titonka and Doan subscriptions offered for The Christian Advocates at $2 per year by the pastor. Doan morning worship 9 45, Sunday School 9 15, WS5CS5 Thursday Feb 16 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Alife Lee home.
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Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Titonka
Doan
Christian Advocates
Methodist
Alifé Lee
Farmers Oil Co directors re elected at Tyke Theatre
Ernest Peterson Dick Heenlen and Clarence Mechler were reelected to the Farmers Co-Operative Oil Co board at a Monday afternoon meeting at Tyke theatre. Mrs Tracey Ward read the annual report prepared by a certified public accountant. Stockholders and patrons attended. Directors overholding include Tom Young Everett Post Carl Giesking Wayne Miller Henry Schmidt and Clarence Schutter. The board will meet later to organize and elect officers and conduct business. The past year the oil company added a business office for Mrs Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Peterson
Dick Heenlen
Clarence Mechler
Farmers Co-Operative Oil Co
Tyke Theatre
Tracey Ward
Certified Public
Tom Young
Evert Post
Carl Giesking
Wayne Miller
Henry Schmidt
Clarence Schutter
Oil Company
38 New Cars And Trucks Sold In Kossuth County Last Week
Kossuth county reports 38 new vehicles sold last week. Buyers include Ford and Chevrolet models with owners from Algona Fenton Bancroft and Burt among others. Local dealers Mid West Service C of Algona and Dan's Garage of Algona appear in the list along with several individuals from nearby towns.
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Kossuth County
Ford
H. C. Anderson
Algona
Gustav Bierstedt
Fenton
Roy Ennen
Lone Rock
Harlan Frankl
Katherine Gilmore
Raymond Goche
Bancroft
Evelyn Haase
Harry Peters
Wesley
Martha Schutter
Titania
J. C. Wittmeier
Laverne
Ed Meyer
Chevrolet
Donald S. Armstrong
Livermore
Helen E. Klien
A. E. Weaver
Lakota
Alfred Zeller
Bode
Mid- West Service
Escher A. Perzig
Elmore
Chrysler
R. L. Beamish
Frank Youngwirth
Nash
W. W. Boettcher
Burt
L. B. Wyatt
Hudson
Peter Cassem
Oldsmobile
Dan
Martin G. Harms
Burton H. Varcoe
Buick
Andrew Golliner
GMC
Marcus Holm
Pontiac
Marvin Kueck
Rev
E. S. Maynard
Ledyard
Dodge
F. E, Teetor
Five couples receive marriage licenses in Kossuth county
Five couples were issued marriage licenses in Kossuth county last week. The couples listed include Robert Kayer and Irma Becker of Bode, Richard Kohlhaas of Livermore and Irene Youngwirth of Whittemore, Robert L. Mousel of Fort Dodge and Marilyn O'Brien of Whittemore, and John Murphy of Clinton and Onalee Schimmel of Algona.
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Kossuth County
Robert Kayer
Irma Becker
Bode
Richard Kohlhaas
Livermore
Irene Youngwirth
Whittemore
Robert L. Mousel
Fort Dodge
Marilyn O’brien
John Murphy
Clinton
Onalee Schimmel
Algona
Will. Answer Queries On Social Security
A representative of the Social Security Administration will address queries at the news Employment Service session. The event aims to inform attendees about benefits, eligibility, and application procedures, guiding workers and families through program details.
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Will
The
Social Security Administration
Ews Employment Service
Titonia Lions Win Game of the Century
Titonia Lions beat Wesley Lions 35 to 26 in a crowded gym finale described as the game of the century. Art Hench sparked Titonia with a three basket sequence and key early lead, while Metcalf and Lang starred on defense and transitions. Clarke Miller led Wesley with corner baskets in a younger players’ matchup.
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Titonia Lions Club
Wesley Lions
All Stars
Art Hench
Titonka
Art
Wesley
T. A. Dunmire
Metcalf
Coffin Corner
Bob Lang
Lollows
Titonica
George Banacker
Mulling
Homer Downs
Robert
Clarke Miller
Titania Lions
Meinders Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary with Family
Mr and Mrs Henry Meinders were surprised Friday January 27 at their Buffalo Center home by about 70 relatives and friends for their 35th anniversary. A program was given, games enjoyed, and refreshments served as a cast gift was presented. Also noted is Larry Rutledge of Tama receiving a new 410 shotgun and a mishap with overshoes during a hunting trip.
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Buffalo Center Tribune
Henry Meinders
Walter Papyer
Lawrence Balvance
Robert Kruse
Raymond
Willie Kruse
Elaine
Herman Janssen
Harm Risius
John Rippentrop
John Wabben
Will Kardoes
Elmer Gray
Donald Tapper
B. Penning
Thelma
Richard Gray
Buffalo Center
Peter Beenken
Aroald Gray
Johanna Kektwich
A. Roskamp
Tilonka
Earl Neuring
Klemme
Meinders
Wild Ride Ends As Car Runs Away With Mrs Dan Bane
Mrs Dan Bane of Pleasantville suffered head injuries and shock when the family car ran away while her husband had stepped out to push. In low gear with the throttle wide open the vehicle sped along several blocks. Mrs Bane managed to keep it on the road and jumped out before it struck a tree.
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Dan Bane
Pleasantville
Mr. Bane
Immanuel Lutheran Ww Plant Pastor’s Weekend Schedule
Sunday services at 10:30, Sunday School 9:30, Bible class. Monday choir rehearsal 7:30. Saturday confirmation instruction 9. Undies Aid and Mission Society to entertain families on their twenty fifth anniversary in Pel, July 17 at 7:30 PM.
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Aim
Undies Aid and Mission Society
Pel
Pam
Ramsey Reform Church Schedule and Services
Ramsey Reform Church announces its Sunday services with 9:30 am Sunday School and Bible Classes 10:30 am Morning Worship and ordination installation of elders and deacons. Evening Worship at 7:30 pm. Midweek events include Wednesday 7 pm services Young Peoples 1 pm Wednesday Ramsey Senior Choir 9 am Wednesday and Saturday Catechism Classes 2 pm Ramsey Junior Choir Saturday 3 pm.
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Young Peoples
Ramsey
Klondike Diesel Trains Cut Noise to Three Days
Titanka advances to the Diesel engine class with all trains now diesel drawn. Beginning last week trains run Tuesday and return, Thursday and Saturday, replacing the former daily schedule. The change lowers weekday noise by cutting service to three days per week.
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Titanka
Tim OBrien enters race for Kossuth sheriff nomination
Tim OBrien of Algona announces as a Democratic candidate for sheriff, challenging incumbent Ralph Lindhorst. OBrien, in Algona 13 years, previously served on the local police force and spent 3 1/2 years in the motor vehicle department. He is married with two daughters.
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Kossuth
Tim O’brien
Algona
Ralph Lindhorst
O'Brien
Whittemore
Meindert Smidt Hogs Offered to Jefferson FFA Club
A Jefferson Herald feature profiles a Spotted Poland China sow and seven piglets from Meindert W. Smidt of Woden. The litter was presented to the Jefferson FFA by the Breeders' Register of Des Moines for the local chapter, with Bill Lawton, Wayne Hoskins, and Bob Brooker among leaders and Dirk Miller as advisor. The pigs will mature and be placed with chapter members.
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Jefferson
Iowa
Herald
Meindert W. Smidt
Woden
Farmers of America
Bill Lawton
Wayne Hoskins
Bob Brocker
Breeders’ Register
Des Moines
Marjorie Schmidt Weds Palmer Rurup in Titanics Lutheran Church
Miss Marjorie Ann Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Schmidt of Woden wed Palmer Boyd Rurup son of Mr and Mrs B J Rurup of Colfax North Dakota in a double ring ceremony Sunday January 29 1950 at 2 pm at Immanuel Lutheran church of Titanics The Rev Wm Planz officiated The bride wore a slipper satin gown with a long train and fingertip veil The bouquet was pink roses The bridesmaid wore a blue formal The ushers were Wilfred Schmidt and Lawrence Laeschen A reception followed at the bride’s parents home The groom’s parents could not attend due to stormy weather They reside in Algona and work at the Algona hotel.
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Marjorie Ann Schmidt
George Ll. Schmidt
Woden
Palmer Boyd Rurup
B. J. Rurup
Colfax
N. Dak
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Titanics
Wm. Planz
Planz
Mr. Schmidt
Bernard Schmidt
Mrs. Schmidt
Wilfred Schmidt
Lawrence Laeschen
Troyce Bruns
Delores Franzen
Father
John Ostermann Jr
Deloris Franzen
L. H. Lacech
Trinity ‘Lutheran Church of
Louise Boyken
B. J. Rorup
Roxror
Buffalo Center High School
Mrs. Rorup
Algona
Algona Hotel
Wesley Creamery Holds Annual Meeting at Legion Hall
The Wesley Farmers creamery annual meeting drew 500, the largest in years, with dinner served by directors' wives. Guest speakers were Homer Hanson and R. C. Weaver. officers re elected include J. C. Show as president and Herman Ostercamp as vice president. Financials showed 278,254 pounds of butter produced and sales totaling 162,807.69 dollars, plus buttermilk and cream sales. Paul Engen is buttermaker and manager. Harlan McNary, Dennis Haverly, Everett Ackerson, Joe Drummer, and Larry Kleinpeter are staff.
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Wesley Creamery
Wesley
Wesley Farmers Creamery
Legion Hall
Girls Glee Club
Callhoun
Homer Hanson
Cedar Rapids
R. C. Weaver
Mason City
J. C
Her
Dennis Haverly
Everett Ackerson
Joe Drummer
Larry Kleinpeter
Christmas Seal Sale Nets $89 Reported by Chairwoman
LAKATA Mrs. Roger Barg, chair of the Christmas seals drive, reported that 989.25 was cleared this year.
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Lakata
Roger Barg
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