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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
5
This student newspaper section outlines weekly school activities across grades. Class rings chosen, sports tourney drawings, and upcoming games are noted. A P T A brass group performed Memories of Stephen Foster. Seniors discuss caps gowns and announcements with Mason City supplier.
Mrs Karl Sundermann displayed an extensive bead collection at the P T A meeting, featuring religious beads from Islam Hinduism Buddhism and Christianity a Pope blessed rosary from St Peters Cathedral and other regional beads from Greece Africa the Americas and Jamaica. السلطات
ALGONA The Kossuth County Agricultural Association reaffirmed officers with Clark Scuffham as president and George Hagge as vice president. Others include J H Bode treasurer Har! Vincent secretary and executive board members Scuffham Hagge Raney M Gross Lone Rock and O L Thoreson Swea City. The 82nd Kossuth county fair is scheduled for August 17 to 21 with a Fourth of July celebration planned in Algona.
W T Burk and wife Cilla Burk of Fort Dodge sue Mil Schumacher of Fenton for auto collision damages. Burk seeks 4821 plus interest and costs. Mrs Burk seeks 3200 plus interest and costs. She suffered deep scalp lacerations and head and body bruises. he survived fractured ribs and shoulder, neck and back injuries. Six negligence points listed. No other new cases filed. Also multiple minor court items and probate filings including Minnie M Cook estate and guardianships noted.
Allen A. Brunson of Algona announces candidacy for Kossuth County Attorney on the Democratic ticket in the June primary. Born in Algona, he graduated high school in 1924 and the Iowa State University Law School in 1930. He practiced in Mason City, worked at the Federal Land Bank in Omaha, and returned to Algona in 1938 with Van Ness Brunson. he now leads the Kosuth Safety Council and serves as secretary of the Kossuth County Bar Association. He is married with one daughter.
Leona Besch daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Besch Whittemore and Arthur Bleich son of Albert Bleich Wesley were married in a St Michael church Whittemore ceremony officiated by Rev Veit at 8 am on Tuesday February 6 The bride wore a white brocaded satin gown with trailing veil and bouquet of Johanna Hill roses Irene Alberts wore a tea rose gown for attending Harl Erdman was the groom s escort Guests from nearby included Albert Bleich Frank Besch Matt Besch Vincent Cruise and Thos Forburger The couple will reside on a farm near Whittemore.
Wesley and Lawrence Erdman receive a postnuptial shower at the Erdman home on Sunday night. Guests played cards and visited, a delicious lunch was served, and many pretty useful gifts were given for the couple’s home on a farm east of town after March 1.
The annual meeting of Farmers Elevator Company will be held at the Tyke Theatre on Saturday February 24, starting at 1:30 o clock. Three directors will be elected and the year's business report presented. Jay Budlong, Secretary.
The Titanica Cafe bowling team placed in the money at Waterloo, with Johnnie Bleich among top singles scorers. Team members J L Intermill, J iA Bleich, Obe Hott of Titonka, and Thos McMahon with L F Root of Wesley competed, nine games per bowler, Johnnie totaling 1732 across nine games while Intermill posted 655 for three games. The exact winning totals and payouts were not known.
Rev Adolph Kilian delivers a Lenten lesson from Fuel for the Fire on sin seen through Christ blood and notes Romans 8 1. Announcements urge German Lenten services February 18 at 10 80 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 and an offering for Finland and missions suffering from war. Lutherans urged to contribute. Finland is 96 percent Lutheran and facing Bolshevik aggression.
Bob Clark highway patrolman from Algona showed state safety films and spoke on safety and avoiding highway accidents at the Lions Club luncheon last Thursday. Club members discussed community interests and Boyken Hench and Art Boyken were named to arrange the next smoker on February 22.
Iowa State College distributes five new sweet corn hybrids described by E. Haber. Ioana and Ioana-like lines offer 12 14 row ears with Bronze Medal awards, while LoGen 12 Togreen 91 and fixgent 27 provide varied ear counts and maturities. Prices range per pound and discounts apply for five pounds or more with mail or freight charges noted. Checks payable to Vegetable Crops Subsection, Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station, Ames.
Open house at the new County Home is set for Wednesday February 21 from 1 to 5 PM Coffee and doughnuts will be served to visitors. County Auditor H S Kinsey acting for the Board of Supervisors says the board is proud of the fine new County Home and invites county residents to visit on opening day. It is described as a fine improvement and a paying investment.
The Wesley Farmers Co-Operative Society held its annual meeting at Kleinpeter hall with about 100 stockholders in attendance. Ed Hildman read the annual report and discussed operations. W T Maakestad from Ames Extension Service offered cooperative interest comparisons. Three directors were elected for three-year terms: J I Loebig, W J Frimml, and Joe Goetz, replacing Olaf Finnemark. Officers include J N Loebig, Clarence Ward, Wallace Donovan, Claus Tjarks, H J Sherman, and John Carlson. Ed Hildman serves as manager with Alfred Erdman in charge of the lumber department. As rewards, attendees received cigars, apples, candy bars, and pencils.
The annual meeting of Titonia Telephone Company stockholders will be held February 17 at 2 p.m. at Tyke Theatre. Secretary Mathilda Falk. Save a life tip urges drivers to avoid tailgating. if the car ahead stops suddenly, can you?
W. H. Patterson of Lakota was re elected president of the Algona National Farm Loan Association at its annual meeting Henry F Weber of Corwith was named vice president H D Hutchins of Algona was secretary and treasurer and W H Hutchins the assistant secretary Patterson A B Schenck of Algoma and Charles C Egel of Luverne served on the loan committee The alternate committee includes Henry Weber George E H Saundrs of Elmore Herman Carlson of Wesley J W Bollig of Fenton Joseph Besch of Whittemore and Hugh Raney of Algona Weber and Schenck were re elected as directors on terms expiring.
W C Dau elected president of the Algona unit of the Kossuth County Conservation League at its annual meeting Ralph Mongan re elected vice president H B White named secretary treasurer The county predator hunt committee proposed a 1940 spring hunt with units following uniform rules Foxes and crows scoring points and junior scores kept separate The county traveling trophy will go to the unit with the most points earned by paid in members and becomes the winner after three wins An all day get together is planned at the close of the hunt.
Pastor W. J. Patterson led Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with Epworth League at 7:00 p m Paul Gartner led the lesson discussion and Herbert Schram and Lillian Tice served refreshments during the social hour Choir practice at the C A Hoon home Thursday at 7 30 p m A business session elected Merle Miller Daryl Snyder Laura Jean Smith and others New officers named Glen Miller Lawrence Miller and Herbert Schram All young people invited Parents cooperation requested Doan morning worship at 9 30 Sunday school at 10 30 Ladies and society meet Thursday at Mrs Petra Larson home
Fort Morgan Colorado resident H D Sietsema visited brother Telko Sietsema and Telko's Titonka family from Friday to Sunday. He runs an auto supply store in Fort Morgan and sells Naghcara. He had traveled to Kenosha Wisconsin for a new car and planned to return home via Madison South Dakota to visit a daughter. Herman bears a strong resemblance to Telko, though younger and more attractive, prompting a local resident to mistake him for Telko on the street.
Pastor M A Schulz announces English Lenten services this Wednesday February 14 at 7 30 pm Confirmation instruction Saturday February 17 from 9 am to 3 30 pm Services next Sunday February 18 in English at 10 30 am Sunday school at 9 30 am English Lenten services next Wednesday February 21 at 7 30 pm All are welcome to worship Read the Want Ads.
The Invitational Junior High Tourney at Algona drew 24 teams over three days with two classes. Titonka reached the semifinals after wins over Wesley and Bancroft but fell to Algona in the semis.
Theda Meyer daughter of W. T. Meyer and John Smidt son of Mr and Mrs Warner Smidt were united in marriage Monday evening February 12 at Ramsey Reformed church in the presence of immediate families. Rev Schnucker conducted a double ring ceremony with Warner Smidt as best man and Johanna Hrickson of Algona as bridesmaid. Guests enjoyed lunch in the church dining room and the couple will live at the Ricks farm after March 1.
Mrs Henry Schleuger formerly Mariel Watson was honored with a home shower hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Watson on Sunday afternoon. About fifty friends and relatives attended and gave useful and beautiful gifts. The couple wed last fall and the marriage was announced recently.
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