Activities of Titonka School for Past Week
Readable weekly summary from Titonka School notes Valentine parties in Kindergarten and First Grade. Harold Renner leaves for Des Moines. Sarabeth Brandt named Valentine Queen with helpers. Fourth grade records gym scores and student writings on History Health and Marco Polo. Two first graders left the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Renner
Harold
Des Moines
Sue Callies
Darrell Isebrand
Miss Richmond
Carel Ann Swan
Sarabeth Brandt
Kink Struthers
Harlen DeWall
Sarabeth
Dennis Sil
Edward Keane
Dunmire
Reich
Estherville
Rockets
Patty Willis
Veracruz
Sharon Rippentrop
JoAnn Baade Imy
Marco Polo
Henry Hudson
Methodist Church Dedication Week Schedule
Special week of dedication starts Thursday at 8 with a service and Friday at 1 for counselling. Saturday children’s mission meets. intermediates at 2 at the parsonage. Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, laymen’s day with laymen leading. MYF at 7:30. Board meetings Monday and Wednesday nights. choir next Wednesday at 8. Education board and Fellowship Study slots listed.
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MYF
Board of Education
Divine Services at Good Hope Lutheran Den
Good Hope Lutheran notes 10 30 service Sunday 0 30 Sunday School and Bible Class. Birthday Offering in Sunday School. Confirmation instruction Saturday 3 45. Luther League Monday Feb 26 1 30 with special program. Fourth Lenten service Wednesday 7 30. Meditation theme The Masses Oppose Jesus in His Battle for Human Freedom. Pastor conducts service. Lenten offering for 1951 Mission Advance. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30.
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Luther League
Jesus
Sectional boys tourney opens in Algona
The Class A sectional at Algona begins Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with Titonka Indians vs Algona Bulldogs as the only game that night. Friday features the winner facing St Johns at 7:90, while Orphans play at the Anne Witten-Smeyer home in Davenport. Christmas gifts totaling 160 dollars were donated by residents of the Anamosa reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Titonka Indians
Algona Bulldogs
St. Johns
Anne Witten- Smeyer
Davenport
Anamosa
Des Moines Man Accident Victim Visiting Here
R H Kluger of Des Moines is visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Thacker. His wife and their children were hospitalized after a foggy Sunday collision near Fort Dodge. Mrs Kluger broke a shoulder. two children suffered shock. Mr Kluger and others escaped serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Kluger
Des Moines
Fred Thacker
Mr. Kluger
Titania Telephone Company officers remain the same after failed quorum
The Titania Telephone Company failed to achieve a quorum at its annual meeting, so the existing officers and directors will retain their posts until the next meeting. George Peterson is president, Ed Zwiefel is vice president, Mrs. Selah Bentley secretary, and Harold Taft manager. Directors include Peterson Zwiefel Giesking Welhousen and Mechler. Operators are Myrtle Johnson Mrs Clarence Geerdes and Margaret Carlson. We do not have dial system but our monthly rentals are much less than towns with dial systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania Telephone Company
George Peterson
Ed Zwiefel
Selah Bentley
Harold Taft
Peterson
Zwiefel
Carl Giesking
G. D. Welhousen
Clarence Mechler
Myrtle Johnson
Clarence Geerdes
Margaret Carlson
Henry Huisinga and Lifelong Craft Skills Remembered
We recall Henry Huisinga and his wife moving back to Sibley after owning a Topic office project. Henry worked as a carpenter plasterer and painter, charging 55 cents an hour, while Roe Johnny Isebrand earned 50 cents. A drawer tool for chipping ice sparks memories of past workers and curious objects in the store. Henry once told a tale of his mother claiming she was older than him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Huisinga
Sibley
Henry
Topic
Johnny Isebrand
Titanka
Kamrar
Methodist Circle Meetings Set for February Twenty-Eighth
Circle I hosts include Mrs. Chas Reed and Mrs. George Schutter with Jesson Mrs. Robert Budlong and Mrs. Leonard Callies leading devotions. Circle II lists Mrs. Lester Eden Mrs. Wayne Miller with devotions by Mrs. George Peterson and Mrs. Arthur Peterson. Circle III names Mrs. C. H. Downs Mrs. Clayton Whalen with Vernon Larsen leading lesson and Mrs. Stanley Harris assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Reed and
George Schutter
Jesson
Robert Budlong
Leonard Callies
Lester Eden
Wayne ‘Miller
George Peterson
Arthur Peterson
C. H. Downs
Clayton Whalen
Vernon Larsen
Stanley Harris
Lakota Cancer Address and Film Presentation
Lakota residents are invited to a Thursday night cancer meeting at the schoolhouse on February 22 at 8. Dr. Leinbach of Belmond will speak after a cancer film. He is a 1984 University of Iowa medical graduate and Iowa American Cancer Society board member. The Alsorn club sponsors the event with light refreshments. no charge.
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Leinbach
Leinbach of
Belmond
University of Iowa
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Alsorn Club
Doris Miller Elected President of Titonka Woman's Club
Doris Clark Miller was elected president of the Titonka Woman's Club at the last meeting. Betty Brandt became vice president, Raymond Krantz secretary, Mona Bonacker treasurer, with Grace French on the county executive committee. The next meeting is Feb 22 hosted by Betty Gartner. Grace French will lead a lesson on Social Life and Customs. Additionally, Forest City Girl Scout troop collected over four tons of paper in a recent paper drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Miller
Titonka Woman's ‘Club
Doris (Clark) Miller
Titonka Woman's Club
Betty Brandt
Raymond Krantz
Mona Bonacker
Grace French
Betty Gartner
Forest City
Mary Nordman Places in Radio Speech at District Meet
The Fre District Speech Contest at Titonka high school auditorium saw Burr Buffalo Center Thompson and Titonka participants. Bonnie Bell of Thompson and Mary Ann Nordman of Titonka were rated superior and advanced. Glenda Berryhill of Thompson also rated superior in Dramatic. Radio Speaking highlighted Nordman as the sole Superior. Titonka and Thompson debate teams will move on. Irvin Fahrenholtz missed the event due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka High School
Buffalo Center
Thompson
Titonka
Bonnie Bell
Mary Ann Nordman
Fred Weig dies at Wesley funeral held at St Josephs
Fred Weig died Tuesday evening February 13 at the family home. Funeral services were held Friday at St Josephs church with Rev L N Klein presiding. He was born March 5, 1892 near Fort Dodge. He is survived by three brothers Joseph John and George of Wesley and many nieces and nephews. Burial in St Josephs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Michael
Lena Schuler
Mary Monson
Joseph
John
George
Wesley
Lawrence
Edward Joe
Raymond Welg
Chas, Monson
St. Josephs Cemetery
In Memory of Mrs John Pannhuk and Local Meteor Sightings
In memory of Mrs John Pannhuk who died Feb 18 1950 the family recalls her weary years and peaceful rest. Also reports of a bluish meteor seen Feb 3 moving east to west across northeastern Town and Wisconsin with observations by many residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pannhuk
Heaven
Wisconsin
Immanuel Lutheran H A Biers Pastor Announces Service Schedule
Worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 9 30 Lenten service Wednesday at 7 30 Local pastor conducts service Special offering for Mission advance Saturday at 8 am Ladies Mission Society meets Thursday March 1 at 1 30 Brotherhood meets Thursday March 1 at 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran H. A. Biers
Ladies Mission Society
Brotherhood
Ramsey Reformed A. Koskamp Pastor Services Schedule
The Ramsey congregation under Pastor A Koskamp holds Sunday School at 9:30 am, Bible classes at 9:30 am, morning worship at 10:30 am, and evening worship at 7:30 pm. Weekly meetings follow the regular schedule with pastoral calling as announced on the bulletin.
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Ramsey Reformed A
Valley Farmerettes Meet February at Franzen Home
The Valley Farmerettes held their regular February meeting February 16 at Darlene Franzen home with nine members and one visitor. Marlene Stucker and Arlene Franzen demonstrated pie crust making while Verlene Mayland spoke on good manners. Mrs Plasier showed cereal cooking methods and Dawn Beenken spoke on food value in cereal. Lunch was served and songs were sung. The next meeting will be at Verlene Mayland home March 16.
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Valley Farmerettes
Darlene Franzen
Marlene Stucker
Arlene Franzen
Verlene Mayland
School Election March 12 In All Districts
The second Monday in March, March 12, marks school elections. Clarence Mechler and Maur ice Keil each complete a three year term. Voters will select a county board of education member at large. G D Welhousen of Titonka is retiring. at large members must reside in a rural district. Clif Krantz represents his district. his term does not expire. District and at large elections differ by residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Mechler
Maurice. Keil
County Board of Education
At-Lange
G. D. Welhousen
Titonka
Titonka Is the Present Membber-at-lange
Garret
Clif Krantz
American Legion Auxiliary seeks members and volunteers
The February work meeting will be at Mrs. Ed Zwiefel’s home on Friday February 23. Members urged to bring sewing gear and materials for bed pads, bibs, wheel chair quilts, or cancel rags. The regular business meeting is set for Monday March 5 with Thelma Higgins and Irene Peterson hosting. New members welcomed and mothers wives sisters or daughters of World War veterans invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Zwiefel
Thelma Higgins
Irene Peterson
American Legion
St Johannes Lutheran Church Names New Chair After 93 Years
Hans Farstrup retires as church chair at St Johannes Lutheran Extra after 33 years of consecutive service marking a rare transition in the church’s 93 year tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johannes Lutheran Church
Extra
Hans Farstrup
Titonka and St. Cecilias Split Boys Basketball Tests
Titonka edged St. Cecilias 57 53 in a tight thriller as the first team held leads near the end and a late burst decided the game. The second team was overmatched 44 14 as St. Cecilias dominated the fast-paced action.
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St. Cecilias
Algona
St. Cecilia
Titonka
Boyken F
Kiley F
Krantz c
Krominga
Buffington
Adamson
Lone Rock
Boyken
rEilley
Krantz
Meyer
Priebe
Householder
Schmidt
Newbrough
Walker McDonald New Partner in Titonka Implement Co
Des Moines businessman Walker McDonald purchased Harold Renner's interests in Titonka Implement Co Inc and took possession late last week. Arthur L Eden remains, Renner returns to Des Moines, and the McDonald family moves into the Renners' Titonka home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker McDonald
Des Moines
Harold Renner
Titonka Implement Co, Inc
Arthur L. Eden
Renner
Titonka
McDonald
Henry Franzen Sr
Renners
Eden
Titonka Implement Co
Three Couples Granted Marriage Licenses in Kossuth County
Three couples received marriage licenses in Kossuth county last week. Arlene C. Blome of Bancroft wed Wanda Heetland of Lakota. Harold E. Mount wed Mary Rowena Tlingworth, both of Algona. Carroll H. E. Schmeling wed Elaine Behnke, both of Whittemore.
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Kossuth County
Arlene C. Blome
Bancroft
Wanda Heetland
Lakota
Harold E. Mount
Mary Rowena Tlingworth
Algona
Carroll H. E. Schmeling
Elaine Behnke
Whittemore
Fatal crash ends unborn child in Gold Field couple’s tragedy
Mrs. Elwood of Gold Field was rushed to a maternity hospital after a highway collision with her husband driving. the unborn child died. Mrs. Elwood sustained bruises and lacerations and was hospitalized. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Guinn of Hamburg marked their 60th wedding anniversary, after fifty years on the same Hamburg-area farm. Another Iowa couple Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Straight of Fonda recently observed their 60th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvel Elwood
Goldfield
A. H. Guinn
Hamburg
Iowa
G. H. Straight
Fonda
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Jean Isebrand
von Beenken
Edward Attig
Methodist Church
LE. Albertson
Good Hope Lutheran A. Mardorf
Melvin
Ruthven
Garfield Webb
Garfield-Wabb
Callies
Sharon
Ullman
Ringsdorf
DeWall
Baade
Miller
Shirley
Stockwell
Carol
Phelps
Remmers
Rita
Rosey
Mullenburg
Benz
Pyle
Klever
Hieirietler
Gettier
Titania
Mason
Davine
Roswall
Ny Moore
Biggerston
Hanson
Hynes
Herson
Marvel
Roe
Loren Willemssen
Willemssen
Grace Veer
Rest Haven
Mason City
Germany
Carl
Titonia
Mary Nordman
Fred Weig
Mother
John Panniuk
Minnie
Alice
Wm. "Werties
John A. Panniuk
Ray Panniuk
Irvin Panniuk
American Legion Auxiliary
Walker M'Donald
Titonka Imp. CO
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