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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
4
Sophomore to Seventh grades report on classes from algebra to geography. Students describe quizzes, new units in algebra and science, literature studies, spelling winners, and Valentine party events. Mary reporter signs off.
Mrs. Lawrence Ricke of Willams former Marie Froelich daughter of Charles Froelich Wesley is among 80 women aboard the Mary Foster European trip. She spent Sunday night in Chicago with her brother John Roesich as the group leaves New York by plane for five weeks visiting France Italy Switzerland Belgium England Luxembourg Germany and Ireland.
Harold Miller and Verle Nelson flew to Nebraska last week in Harolds plane. They landed at Creighton and near ONeill then stayed overnight in ONeill. They described snow depths and trenches through fields and along roads on Highway 20 between Sioux City and ONeill. They visited the ONeill skating rink where manager Chas Chambers resides, noting the harsh winter and drift conditions.
The Emanuel church hosts 10 30 a.m. worship with 9 30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class. Lent begins March 2 with the theme The Face of Christ. Midweek Lenten service March 2 at 8 p.m. Special offerings and meetings follow including Ladies Aid March 3 at 2 p.m. and Brotherhood March 3 at 7 30 p.m. Holy Communion is planned for March 6.
CARDS OF THANKS I wish to sincerely thank all relatives and friends who sent me cards or other remembrances while I was in the hospital and all who have called on me at the hospital or since I came home. This was greatly appreciated.
Henry Franzen Jr and his wife observed their 25th wedding anniversary with a Thanksgiving service at Immanuel Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Wm. Planz. About 200 relatives and neighbors joined a reception afterward with songs, gifts, and a three tier cake.
Four photographs from Waltz Studios Des Moines were on display at Swan Furniture last week from Thursday to Monday. The images show Rodney Ricklefs 22 months Jerry Miller 5 months Mike Hatten 8 months and Jane Buffington about one year old. Parents were not told how the awards were decided but may claim their child’s photo as the prettiest.
Six couples obtained licenses from the district court clerk in Al gona last week. Harold P F Hatten of Bancroft with Isa belle Haag of Ledyard. Harry J McCorkle with Barbara Harvey of Algona. Lawrence Norrig with Donna Chamberlain of Irvington. Charles Origer with Viola Wagner of Whittemore. Homer J Sabin of Karawha with Isabel Steward of Burt. Peter Paul Weber of Burt with Isabelle Kadow of Bancroft. Retired farmer Lewis Mathwig, age 70, skates through icy streets to town near Dunnell showing off his prowess on the ice.
Ramsey Reformed church announces 9 30 Sunday School and Bible Class 10 30 worship in the sanctuary sermon So Strange Is the Kingdom As Treaven in the Lamp 7 30 worship in the sanctuary sermon The Truth Shall Make You Free Ladies aid choir P club catechism and confirmation classes as usual.
A surprise farewell party Tuesday February 16 honored Kobus Tjaden and spouse as they plan to move to Titonka. Neighbors presented a throw rug and electric clock while sharing lunch and memories from 48 years on the farm, with two children and multiple local families in attendance.
Marvella Bruns and Arthur Post wed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. Wm Plant with about 140 guests. The bride wore slipper satin with a roseprint lace veil and carried pink roses. the groom wore blue as attendants in gray. After the ceremony an informal reception at the Bruns home followed a brief honeymoon. they will reside on a farm northwest of Woden.
Last week a woman visitor left lipstick lip impressions on about twenty places of a newly installed front door at a lumber yard in Red Oak. Employees seek her return during business hours to discuss the incident.
The Daniel Lutheran church announces Easter Divine Service at 10 30 a m with confirmation class meetings on Wednesday and Saturday at 8 am Dartball game February 28 at the church with Good Hope and Lakota Brotherhood members invited Ash Wednesday March 2 first Lenten services at 8 pm offering during Lent designated for Lutheran World Action March 3 Ladies aid and Mission Society at 1 80 Brotherhood at 8 Tuesday March 1 adult classes at the parsonage
W H Ricklefs becomes Ti tonka's new councilman replacing Fred Hagen who resigned after moving to Algona. Ricklefs longtime resident and former town marshal of 17 years is praised as a capable official. At the same meeting Betty Gartner was appointed to the library board succeeding Mrs Baoykena.
Henry Swalve aged 42 a Lakota resident since 1943 died at home after months of illness. Funeral services were held from his home and Lakota Presbyterian Church with burial at Ramsey Reformed Cemetery Titonka. He leaves wife Helen three daughters Jennie Hilda Harriett one son Henry two brothers Arend George a sister Janetta Moore and many relatives. He was born May 21 1906 at Alden Iowa married Melen Krueger Manson in 1932 and moved to Lakota in 1943 where he ran a local State Insurance Agency and served as church trustee until his death.
The Titonka boys 1M8 1949 basketball season ends with 15 wins 6 losses while the girls go 8 3 and 5 ties. Seniors Abbas Johnston Tsopraid Priaman Wilson Stockwell depart. Rake and Mekedi lead an 83 21 victory over Titonka with Downs 11 points. Junior high Titonka boys fall 27 19 at Lakota. Lakota girls win 16 4.
Donald H. James is pastor with morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10. Laymen’s Sunday program features local speakers. No evening service. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 4, official board Thursday 8. Architect Stanford Griffith from Fort Dodge to discuss building plans at 7:30. Board of Education meeting Friday 8 for Sunday school staff. MYF rally Sunday Feb 27 Burt church 2:30 8:30. Doan services 8:45 worship 9:15 Sunday School. WSCS Thursday 2:30 at Mrs Young’s home.
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