Declam Contest At Thonka High School Monday
Thonka High School held an evening preliminary declamation contest on Monday night February 16 with four orators dramatists and humorists. Judges from Estherville including Prin, Cresap, Dudley, and Quiijard awarded first places to Wilbur Witram in oratory, Helen Breed in drama, Leeta Oosterci in humor, with top contestants advancing to Wesley on February 24 to compete against entrants from Laverne, Burt and Wesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Thonka
Tony
Prin
W. A. Cresap
Geriude Dudley
J. S. Quiijiard
Estherville
Wilbur Witram
Thadelle Trym Xeromd
Lester Eden
Helen Breed
Barbara Ball
Maek Budlong
Eleanor Juermill
Courth
Irene Callies
Fin
Leeta Oosterci
Howard Carlyan
Donald Callies
Hartey Faursen
Plawei
Laverne, Burt
Wesley
Memorial Tree Seed Receives Walnut Box For Planting
Wilmer Peterson as chair of the DY TA committee announces a box of walnut seeds for a memorial tree project. Seeds are Crom trees from Vernon and Arlington and other historic places. Information on pricing is being obtained and planting location will be selected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Wilmer Peterson
DY TA
Manle Sorum
Bistherville
Vernon
Arlington
Washington Bicentennial program at High School auditorium
A March 1 Washington bicentennial program at the High School auditorium includes a one act play and performances by local groups. The program features a music quartet and readings about George Washington, with participation from the Woman's Club American Legion Auxiliary PTA 4-H Boy Scouts and public school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
High Aerial
Pracran
Siusinguy High School
George Washington
Yunisy
Martha
George
Ladies of
Talleaux
He Woman's Club
American Juaion
P.T.A
Boy Scouts
Married Sixty Years at St Benedict Farm
Mr and Mrs Martin Rahm of St Benedict celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary on February 7. They kept open house all day at Beaver Dam Wisconsin for relatives and friends. They were married on a farm near St Benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rahm
St. Benedict
Beaver Dam
Wis
Titanica Telephone Company Annual Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders announces Titanica Telephone company annual meeting in the 1.0,0.1% Hall February 20, 1982 at 2 pm for electing one director and to transact any legal business. Mrs. C Newville serves as secretary.
H P Christensen Dead Pioneer Farmer in Bullilo Township
H P Christensen a pioneer farmer of Bullilo township died after a paralytic stroke Thursday evening. He passed away yesterday afternoon about five miles south of Titonka while unconscious. Funeral details were not arranged at press time. An obituary will appear next week. The Burt Monitor also reports a Rutledge baby girl named Leila Anna born near Irvington, descendants of Ann Rutledge related to Abraham Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. H. P. Christensen
Bullilo Township
Hie
Titonka
J. G. Clapsaddle
Rutledge
Rvington
Rutledges
Ann Rutledge
Abraham Lincoln
Leila Anna
Burt Monitor
Birthday Conference Celebrates Rev Schoentein’s 62nd
A conference at Rev Ringhand’s Britt honored Rev Schoentein on Sunday night for his sixty second birthday anniversary. A brief program was presented by attendees including A Kilian H W Schoeniein Ringhand Britt and Longhand Bel mond.
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A. Kilian
H. W. Schoeniein
Ringhand
Britt
Longhand
Belmond
Those Good Old Mules Jiarmand IntermtH
An article notes Jiarmand IntermtH tied to a span of mules belonging to the Oesterreichers used to pull his car from a ditch three miles south of Titonka last Thursday. No clear cause for entering the ditch is given, with speculation about sleep loss and dreams of happier days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiarmand
Oesterreichers
Avaning
Titonka
Losa
Titanica Indians Defeat Lakota Independents In Fast Bout
In Lakota, the Titanica Indians beat the Lakota Independents 28 to 20 in one of the year’s quickest games. Titanica’s lineup features forwards Heifner and Schultz and guards Stott Cantor Budlong and Wood, with substitutes Pouelsen Paunkuk.
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Lakota
Titanica Indians
Lakota Independents
Heifner
Schultz
Stott
Cantar
Budlong
Wood
Pouelsen
Paunkuk
Paralysis Strikes Local Farmer After Public Sale
H P Christensen plonser farmer five miles south of town suffered a stroke on returning home from the Mike Ahrend sale Thursday evening. He rode with Wm Cosgrove, walked to his porch, and collapsed unconscious. Wm Schram found him on the porch in a critical, unconscious state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Christensen
Plonser
Mike
Cosgrove
4-H Club News Elects Officers for Year in 4-H Meeting
The German Golden Glee 4-H club met February 13 at Dorothy Intermill's home. Dorothy Sinxtermil 43 led the meeting with Grace Sleper as assistant leader. Lana Tjaden re-elected president, Eleanor Intermill vice president, Anna Abbas secretary and treasurer, Sylvia Abbas historian. Committee assignments named for demonstrations, talles, ball call, and music. The winning team captain will host a party at Intermill home. Training at the first school will include Sylvia Abbas and Lena Tjaden. Next meeting set for Ruth Jatton's on March birh to raise money. Reporter: Tjaden.
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Golden Glee
Dorothy
Eleanor Intermill
Dorothy Sinxtermil
Grace Sleper
Lana Tjaden
Anna Abbas
Sylvia Abbas
Harriet Sloper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Lakota Record
Lena Tjaden
Wogram
Talles
Vergio Kardoea
Bertha Hofbauer
Eleanor Intermil
Ruth Jatton
Birh
Tjaden
Uncle Sam Wasteful Government Shirk Saga
A skeptical look at federal waste cites estimates of up to a billion dollars yearly wasted on unnecessary offices and employees. It notes Hoover and others calling for consolidation, details growth in federal staff since 1800, and cites Senate discussions on trimming duplicative agencies and post costs.
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Hoover Wald
Washington
Offica Elarks
Harrison
Emergency Fleet Corp
Shipping Board
King
Smoot
Sach
Veterans Activities
Veterans Administration
Wil R. Wood
Postal Service
Frazier
Special Services at the M. E. Church
Me and Mrs Charles B Brooks assist in evening services at 7 30 every night except Monday Rev W H Leasa to preach. Brooks couple viewed as talented and engaged in youth work Miss Brooks as pianist and women and children worker. Services promised to be varied and worthwhile with strong spiritual appeal. attendance urged for those who feel a need for religion. Special features promise community church activities with a week of events across Wednesday to Tuesday including campaigns and honors for schools and youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Brooks
Myr
Brooks
Hrackala
W. H. Leasa
Bobook
Jesus Lever
Boyer
List of donors to relief car from Breen Post
War relief car shipped to Blunt South Dakota on Thursday by H Rex Austin Guy Bruns and C Mayfield for the local American Legion Post and Carl Geisking. A long list of individuals and businesses donated cash and grain totaling 124.26 converted to shelled corn for relief. More donations are urged as a second car may be sent. grain on hand is 20 bushels and $5 donated since departure. Corrections welcomed for any omissions.
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Blunt
South Dakota
H. Rex Austin
Guy Bruns
C. Mayfeld
American Legion Post
Carl Geisking
Ben Pannkoak
Frank Kettchelk
Rob Callies
John Tiebrandt
Fe, Co. Mayfield
Lee O. Wolfe
R. C. Bail
French Lumber Co
W. J. Denton
Titonka Telephone Co
W. HH. Stolt
Anton Pannhuk
Callies Estute
Bonacker Bros
John Powelson
Dick Harms
A. Hoon
T. A. Dunmire
I. Lucille Miller
Lela
Stephens
Mabel
Tuttan
Nellie Nelson
Alethea Schreck
Mary Oesterreicher
Lillian Grone
Delma Henderson
Lauretta Larsen
Wilson Catz
Henry Stecker
Herman Panntuk
Lester Hagen
Breen Post No. 466
A. Harms
Herman Tiarks
John Plaisier
C. 3
Phelps
G.l Smith
Bartlett Bras
R. C. Koestler
Chas, Leek
Paul Kruger
Andrew Cebulka
Morge Iltes
W. T. Meyers
Lynn Keuchenrenther
Mrs. Evertt Abber
Henry Bruns
Nelson Bros
Miller Nelson
G. D. We
Secretary of Agriculture of
Relief Commission
Pierre
Red Cross
American Legion
Parsons
Breen Post
Tilonka
Iowa
Why Papers Continue After Subscriptions Expire
The article explains readers expect editors to doubt overdue accounts. To avoid neighborly insult, rural papers keep sending issues even when payments lag. The practice preserves social harmony while awaiting remittance and avoids public confrontation.
Best Time to Advertise Is When Business Is Needed
Editorial from the Bridgeport Post argues that advertising should target the dull season when customers are scarce. It warns merchants to advertise during slow periods with strong offers and sharp prices, rather than waiting for peak times when competition is high and customers are already busy.
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My Son
Bridgeport
Conn
Ivas
Walta
Semson
Legion Auxiliary Notes Special Meeting and Activities
The regular monthly business meeting will be held next Monday night February 22. The executive board meets February 18 at the Denton home. New member Mrs Alice Magfielfi is welcomed. Urgent need for carpet tags and carpet rag materials. Two finished quilts and garments donated by members. Martha Bonacker reports Hag Code exams in Seventh and Eighth grades with awards forthcoming. Olive Bruns will chair a rally February 24 at the Denton home. Members attended a radio program featuring Mrs Jane Pritchard and discussed national defense. resolutions were sent to Hoover and Congress. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Denton
Alice Magfielfi
George Graham
Sophia Conradi
John Pouelsen
Mayme Pétersen
Camilla Cooper
Martha Bonacker
Olive Bruns
Community Apryica
Fimer
American Legion Auxiliary
Inez Wolfe
Our Department
Jane Pritchard
Onawa
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Congress
Lutheran Church Notes Lent Services and Classes
German Lent service next Sunday morning funds for pastor widows and orphans. English Lent service Sunday evening at 7 39. Large audience last Sunday morning especially young people. Confirmation class Tuesday evening and Saturday. Adult class Wednesday eve ning. Sunday school attendance good after snow stinging. Travel noted for next Sunday morning. Meagan birthday last Sunday. Best wishes for congratulations.
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Byndey
RSD
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reault—Clarion Monitor
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Schutters
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Atlantic Monthly
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Senate
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