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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
2
Mrs Melen reports the birth Friday night of Evelyn Mary to Mr and Mrs Robert Lickteig at St Ann Hospital Algona. A brother Bobby shares in the joy. The baby was baptized as Robert Richard by St Josephs in a ceremony Sunday with sponsors Norman Rowe Carnarvon Iowa.
A string of short items notes visits and events. Lawrence Wingert family traveled to Mason City to see Mrs Lena Huber, now ill. Bill Rockwood injured by a pet coon last week requiring five stitches. Des Moines trips include Bettie Wester seeking a medical specialist and visit with daughter Lelia Jordan. Nurses capping at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines with Dr George Huff speaker and freshmen chorus. Prairie Neighbors Valentine party and several social gatherings noted. A list of club meetings and upholstery care lesson scheduled. Rodney Hall taken to Britt hospital. Bob Pink family from Omaha visited Britt area over weekend.
Obituary notes William A Smith 85 a longtime local farmer and father of John Smith died February 6 in a Tort Dodge nursing home. Survivors include daughter Mrs R G Belcher of Seattle and grandson Jack Smith with three great grandsons Gary David and Thomas Smith of Wesley. The record also lists community happenings from church meetings to local visits and a wedding.
Quick household fixes cover shade revival with oak leaves and shellac, cleaning sinks with bleach-based cleaners after a twenty minute wait, and tidying drawers using a cutlery box. Also suggests a plastic gadget to roll crumbs and prevent scattering.
Practical tips for choosing tools and products to simplify cleaning. Use a two head mop for walls and floors. Leather furniture can be refreshed with a cleaner and conditioner that also finishes in one step supplied by your dealer.
Wood attended a party after school at Herman Wise's home. Mr and Mrs Alfred Kelch and three children visited Julius Matz's family in Estherville on Wednesday evening. They returned from Clarion where they visited Mrs Curtis Anderson. Mrs Anderson joined them for several days. Julius Matz welcomed a new granddaughter born to Vincent and wife in Des Moines on February 5. Their son Ronnie stays with the Albert Haags in Algona. Tom Forburger and Frank Bleich joined in a cribbage tournament at Garner on Tuesday evening. Anna Reno suffered a week in bed due to the flu. Patricia Jachem, three, was flown to University Hospital Iowa City for serious nosebleed treatment, accompanied by her mother. George and Mary Ricke spent the weekend in Dubuque visiting Mary Stufflick and Ed Welters. Maurice DeBoer visited Des Moines Wednesday and Thursday. their son Dean remained behind.
Multiple households report weekend visits and travel. Mr and Mrs L T Root attended the Convention midweek. Fred Bohn traveled to Chicago on business. Ray Mullers held a farm sale February 7. Families plan to move to the former Frimml farm. Philip Kollasch and Norman Rowe visited in town. Paul Erdman returned from Michigan after weeks with relatives. John Mucke visited his sister in Albert Lea. Mike Goetz and Sargeant family attended Joe Hildman’s funeral. Lickteigs attended a Chicago golden wedding. five children stayed with grandparents. Esther Skow of Boone mentioned.
Mr. and Mrs. Carson Simpson hosted a family dinner for grandson James Larson who leaves February 16 for Army service. Guests included the Larsons of Buffalo Center and the Geigers of Algona, Pearson and Simpson families, and Mrs. Chamberlain of Long Beach visiting Studer family. Other relatives from Clarion, Laurens, Britt, and Storm Lake were mentioned with hospital notes on a 7 month old Vitzthum child.
A welcome party for Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Quinn and daughter Marilyn was hosted Friday by 30 neighbors who brought lunch and shared a meal. The group spent the evening playing "6500" and notes mention the Quins bought their farm from the Len Arndorfers.
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