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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
5
The weekly school notes show students across grades from kindergarten to ninth detailing valentines, sick absences, and classroom events. Teachers report on science units, math progress, spelling scores, and parent visits, with upcoming PTA and local market events noted.
Donna Larson Swearingen wed Alfred Mayland in a double ring ceremony at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on February 13. Attendants included the bride’s grandfather and groom’s grandfather. The couple, both with local roots, planned a southern states wedding trip and will reside north of Armstrong after returning.
The February meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held at Esther Peterson's home with Elizabeth Kennedy assisting. Louise Mechnler led the meeting as reports from chairs were given and a Pan American history noted. A short Americanism program included messages from the National Chaplain and remarks on the United Nations. Members discussed tax costs and wrote to congressmen. Shipments to veteran hospitals followed, totaling various items valued at 69.05 plus prior shipments. Upcoming hostesses and dates were announced. a new baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sterben at Fort Dodge.
Read here a community column praising Rev. B Mitchell on reaching about eighty, sharing a youthlike vigor and past assignments from Crystal Lake in 1903 to earlier western journeys. The piece also notes a radio quiz about procrastination and discusses Ingrid Bergman film controversy and coal shortages, with church life details and a Lutheran World Relief Lent project.
The Wesley Boy Scouts held a meeting Thursday evening February 10 at the Legion hall. Four new members Garry Obrecht John Rieufer Craig Lovbig and Dick Robinson were admitted. Parents attended and mothers served lunch. Alf Kresensky Algona scout official spoke. John Melfer played piano. Roger Coughan received a second class pin.
Donald H. James presides over morning worship. Sunday School at 10, choir 7:20 Wednesday, Senior MYF 7:30 at the parsonage. Official board meeting Feb 27 at the parsonage. Board of Education Thursday Feb 23 at Harold Gartner home. Sunday School teachers and workers listed. WSCS meets March 2 at 2:30 at Mrs. Ray Cunningham’s home.
Titonka boys close regular schedule with a 46 to 36 victory over Lone Rock led by Larry Boyken with 24 points and Paul Krominga at guard. The girls end with 12 wins 7 losses after a 41 to 39 win against Lone Rock with Callies Sharon scoring 17 and Callies Shirley for Titonka and Thompson for Lone Rock.
The church announces Holy Communion at 10 30 with a 9 30 service and a Birthday Offering in Sunday School. Leaders are Johnny Harms and Merle Peterson. Week events include anniversary booklet committee, confirmation instruction, choir rehearsal, and Lent services with a Joseph and His Brethren theme. Ladies Aid and Brotherhood meet in early March with host names listed.
Miss Lila Aileen Stone of Britt wed Eldon Attig of Titonka in a 2 PM Sunday ceremony at Titonka Methodist Church. Attendants were Leo Richter and Herman Fritz. The couple plans to reside on a farm southeast of Luverne after a short honeymoon.
Fred Thacker and Harold Miller finished a three week journey to California. They left January 27 with Harold landing in Gallup New Mexico after a flat tire. Fred continued to Ocean Park to visit his sister before resuming travel.
A church note lists A. Roskamp as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 and Bible Class, 10 30 morning worship, 7 30 evening worship. No senior choir practice this week. Other meetings per regular schedule. Mrs El J Orthel hosted the Thursday bridge club last week. Mrs A M Petersen was a guest. Mrs Art Hench hosted the Catholic Ladies guild of Woden. Mrs Jake Schoter assisted.
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