Titonka School Weekly Activities Chronicle
The week’s report covers each grade from First to Eighth detailing classrooms projects, Valentine events, spelling and arithmetic milestones, and special activities. Highlights include First Grade crafting patriotic hats and Washington displays, Third and Fourth Grades staging plays, Fifth Grade defense stamp sales and Valentine plans, and Sixth to Eighth Grades focusing on math, geography, and civics with clubs and reading work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Alvina
Shirley
Sharoh
Sherry
Henry
Lawrence
Benjamin
Billy
Stanley
Patricia
Verna Dell
Ronald
Betty
Merle
Vernon
Elwaod
Janice
Verlyn
Sharon
Standard Oil Co buys $1,000 in war bonds in county
Standard Oil Co of Indiana allocates its $10,000,000 4th War Loan subscription so every county shares the credit. Kossuth County is allotted $1,000. The move shifts from national allocations to a policy of distribution across all operating counties, with over a thousand separate allocations sent to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil CO
Standard of Company of Indiana
Allan Carp
Kossuth
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Rural Iowa blamed for higher stomach cancer deaths
Dr. R G Zimmerer of the Iowa state health department cited that 3029 cancer deaths in rural areas from 1938 to 1942 reflect diagnostic and treatment gaps. He noted hospital deaths were 822 versus 2207 elsewhere in a five year span and urged early diagnosis and cooperation with physicians to improve outcomes.
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Iowa
R. G. Zimmerer
Cancer Control
State Health Department
Zimmerman
Donald G Uken Dies After Operation At Kanawha
Funeral services were held for Donald G. Uken 26 of Kanawha at the Kanawha Christian Reformed church. He died at Belmond hospital after about a week following an appendectomy. He was born in Kanawha and lived his life there. Survived by wife Theressa Raskamp and two sons Charles and Robert, mother Mrs Okko Uken, brother Harm, three sisters Mrs George Schruer Miss Betty and Mrs Edward Bhekhoft. Burial in Kanawha cemetery. Attending included Harm Uken and Mr and Mrs Johr Uken of Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Donald G. Uken
Kanawha Christian Reformed Church
D.H. Plesscher
Uken
Belmond Hospital
Donald Uken
Harm
Theressa Raskamp
Charles
Robert
Okko Uken
George Schruer
Betty
Edward Bhekhoft
Steamboat Rock
Harm Uken
Johr Uken
Dick Beanken
Harm Harringa
Titonka
New Water Pump Upgrades Tama Station Capacity
The Tama water pump station received modernization with an air tight head and propeller blade on one pump and ground surface exposure. The other pump was enhanced years ago for sanitation. Together they raise output from 260 to 409 gallons per minute, and the airtight head blocks germ entry through the pistons.
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Tama
Maine
Mrs Prussman 82 Dies After Long Illness Funeral Monday
Anna Prussman nee Hoffmann born Emden Germany August 21 1861 lived in England Canada and Iowa. She married Henry Bamman in Liverpool 1886 and Frank Prussman in 1902. Survived by five sons two stepchildren fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Good Hope Lutheran Church with Rev A O Mardorf. Interment Good Hope Cemetery.
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Anna Prussman
Hoffmann
Emden
Germany
England
Liverpool
Henry Bamman
Bamman
Ackley
Clarion
Alberts
Canada
Frank Prussman
Webster City
Kanawha
Prussman
Bruce
Wis
Iowa
Titonka
Pruisman
Cookman
Mason City
Clarksville
Fred Bamman
California
Richard Bamman
Kilemme
Harold Bamman
Andrew Pruisman
Blairsburg
John Pruisman
Harm Pruisman
Emil Pruisman
Frank Pruisman
Titonia
Henrietta Pruisman
Walter Holliday
Buffalo Center
Good Hope Lutheran Church
A. O. Mardorf
Goodope Choir
Chris Brandt
Wm. Swyter
Martin Brandt
Conrad Schmidt
Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Honest student returns found envelope at bus station
Donald Thiel of Reinbeck found an envelope on the floor of a bus station in Waterloo containing money and turned it over to the manager. The owner later sent the boy a $2 reward for returning the pension money of an elderly lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Donald Thiel
Reinbeck
Waterloo
Donald
Mrs Ed Ricks Funeral Friday At Ramsey Church
Mrs Ed Ricks died in her sleep Monday night at age 68. The funeral is scheduled Friday afternoon at Ramsey Reform Church at 1:90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Ricks
Ramsey Church
Ramsey Reformed Church
Miss Arlene Studer Weds Edward Garman at Wesley Church
Arlene Frances Studer daughter of Mrs Irene Studer married Edward Garman son of Mr and Mrs August Garman on February 16 at St Josephs Catholic Church Rev Father Klein officiated attendance by Mary Jane Stuffer and Thomas Garman. The couple will honeymoon after a breakfast at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Studer
Edward Garman
Wesley Wesley
Arlene Frances Studer
Irene Studer
August Garman
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Klein
Massa
Mary Jane Stuffer
Thomas Garman
Mason City
Farewell Party For George Swalves In Titonka Area
Neighbors gathered last week at Schoon farm north of Titonka to bid farewell to George Swalves as the family moves to the Ed Miller farm across Hancock County, with attendance from local families and Rev. Frank Snuttjer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swalves
Schoon
Titonka
Allyn Brinks
George Schutters
Ed Miller
Hancock County
Swalves
John Harringa
Ban Liehtman
Peter Ubben
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Ranney Putz
A group of friends surprised Mrs. Ranney Putz on February 6 at her home for a birthday celebration. Five hundred dollars was played at four tables with Veretta Hoenk and Chuck Peterson winning high prizes and Blanche Orthel and Leo Orthel low prizes. Guests included the Petersons of Titonka Herman Funk Arnold Elbert the Algona Davies family and the Hoenk family. After a pleasant evening lunch was served and guests wished Mrs. Putz many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranney
Putz
Veretta Hoenk
Chuck Peterson
Blanche Orthel
Leo Orthel
Charles Peterson
Titonka
Herman Funk
Arnold Elbert
Algona
Albert Davies
Howard Hoenk
Tax deadline March 15 urges early filings
The Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Des Moines Iowa warns Towana residents to file income tax returns by March 15. He notes a rising number filing daily but warns of a looming jam in the last two weeks, urging taxpayers to have receipts, disbursements and Form 1126 ready.
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Internal Revenue
Towa
Birmingham
Towana
Court House
Des Moines
Iowa
Farmers Co operative Society Meets For 37th Year
The 37th annual Farmers Co-Operative Society meeting was held at Klempeter Hall with 150 attendees. President Wallace Donovan led the session. Ed Hildman reported a total sales near 700000 for elevator and lumber yard and a net profit before tax of 25755.82. Patronage dividends totaled 16877.06 and capital stock dividend 914. Directors Ward Loebig Tjarka re elected for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Primms
Bob Loss
Kossuth
A. L. Brown
Clarence Ward
Victor Loebig
Claus Tjarka
H. J. Sherman
Joe Goetz
Olaf Wannemark
John Carlson
Ed Hildman
Frank Bleich
Don Kinnard
Alfred Erdman
Letters From Our Boys in the Service Dear Mr Clark and Friends
Paull Gartner writing from a Pacific war zone explains morale relies on letters and home news. He notes rationing lessons, pays about 100 dollars monthly, seven days a week work, and life in 18 by 16 tents with electric lights, meals hot, and movies every other night. He describes fighting near Japan and hopes for Tokyo, recounting three months since landing and longing for home. He signs off hoping to hear from friends in San Francisco.
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Mr. Clark
Young Truly
Paull
Gartner
P.O
Fen Francisco
Calif
Geog W. Godfrey’s Untimely Death
George W. Godfrey of Kossuth County dies at 60 in Ames after a heart ailment. A ISU alumnus, early livestock demonstration speaker, long time agricultural leader at the college, Farm Bureau promoter, and northern Iowa creamery advocate. He had spoken at Titanka Indian Day events and Old Settlers gatherings, leaving a lasting mark on state agriculture.
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George W. Godfrey
Kossuth County
Ames
LaVerna
Iowa State College
Algona
Farm Bureau
Co-Operative Creamery
Iowa
Titanka
George
Nine pupils and teacher buy bonds 100 percent
Nine pupils and their teacher Mrs Dorothy Penning from German No 9 Hillside school visited town last Thursday to purchase War Bonds totaling 325 dollars. Each pupil and the teacher bought at least one bond after saving stamps, with the class neatly completing stamp books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside School
Dorothy Penning
David Dreesmen
Herbert Harris
Rose Cordes
Gloriann Tjarks
Harris Sonnenberg
Betty Ann Sonnenberg
Wesley Auxiliary Honors Its Gold Star Mothers
The American Legion Auxiliary met last Monday with host Mrs. Helen Johnson. President Mrs. Kouba appointed Mrs. Studer and Mrs. Bauer to solicit schoolchildren to gather phonograph records for making 48 double faced records for service members. Two hundred fifty pounds of old records are needed. Gold Star Mothers Mrs. Mike Goetz and Mrs. Albert Neuroth received an Auxiliary trophy and emblem. An Americanism program featured a reading by Shirley Kouba and songs by Marjorie, Lorraine Bleich, and Kouba with Marjorie on tebella.
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Wesley Auxiliary
Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
Helen Johnson
Kouba
J. L. Studer
R. GC. Bauer
Mike Goetz
Albert Neuroth
George Witetham
Shirley Kouba
Iowa
Marjorie
Lorraine Bleich
Red Cross Home Service Expands For War Needs
The Red Cross calls for more Home Service Workers as service men return. Local contact details urge use of C A Phillips for county communications and Mra. Denton for Titonia community inquiries. The text covers prisoner of war duties, weekly and kinship packages, furlough clearances, and handling of medical discharges and disability certificates.
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Red Cross
Home Service
C. A. Phillips
County Home Service
Titonia
Mra. Denton
Camp Dodge
Hig Sis
Con
Dodge
Arlene Hansen And Marjorie Mechler Grads At Mason City
Arlene Hansen and Marjorie Mechler of Titonka were among 94 graduates from Hamilton School of Commerce Mason City on Sunday February 18. Hansen works for J F Anderson Lumber Co Mason City while Mechler is in the Franklin County Farm Bureau Hampton office. Major Frank Milea US Army spoke at the First Methodist Church. A reception followed in church parlors. The annual graduation format occurred at the Hotel Hanford on Monday February 14.
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Mason City
Arlene Hansen
Marjorie Mechler
Titonka
Hamilton School of Commerce
Miss Hansen
J. F. Anderson Lumber Company
Miss Mechler
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Hampton
First Methodist Church
North Washington Avenue
Frank Milea
United States Army
Wedgewood Room
Hotel
Hanford
Dayle Higgins Converses At Lions Club Meeting
Dayle Higgins, guest at the Titania Lions Club, spoke on his machinist work in the air service. He joined to be a filer but found that branch unfit for him. Doyle spent a few days home after finishing a school at Petyolt. The Liena Club luncheon was served at Bartlett Cafe with the meeting moving to American Legion rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayle Higgins
Titania Lions Club
Thurasday
Air Service
Dayle
Doyle
Petyolt
Liena Club
Wea
Bartlett Cafe
American Legion Roms
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Titonka School
George Washington
Priscilla
Patty
Carol
Wanda
Harry
Nivin
Nancy
Heather
Gwen
Joann
Donna
Dean
Greta
LeRoy
Harvey
Dorothy
Leona
Sal
Valentina
Washington
Lincoln
Bach
Indiana
Angeline Wibben
Linton
Olvica
E Thlore Behool
Mrs. Ranney Putz
Wesley Farmers Society
U. S
George W. Godfilhy
Geo. W. Godfrey
Hamilton U. Grads
Lions Club
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