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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

5

Senior News The Weekly School Report Card

Weekly notes from local school covering subjects from American democracy to shorthand, home economics, and electricity tests. Reports include class mottos and flowers, debates on education, and humorous incidents with a classroom chair. Several grades and names mentioned along with a back-page continuation tease.

Castor Metropolitan Supply Co Cedar Rapids Julius Caesar Mehlan Ile Sharon C Shirley Henry Marilyn Patty Verlyn Janice Ronald Elgin Harry Bonnie Carol Marlene Betty Wanda Merle G David Sterling Paul Norma Franklin Priscilla Robert Mary Pilep Merlin Merle P Kenny

Lakota Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Lakota honor Mr. and Mrs. George Winter for fifty years of marriage with an open house at the Presbyterian church parlors. They wed February 17, 1898, in Lakota and have farmed locally, with children Laura Higgins and Bernice, a granddaughter Jean, and six grandsons. The event featured music, speeches, and a golden wedding cake.

George Winter Presbyterian Church Lizzie Schaper A. C. Kruse Don Higgins Whittemore Bernice Chicago Jean Jerry Ukena Gerald Heetland Wayne Heetland Tony Schapar Buschman Charles Gutknecht Wm. Gutknecht Lawrence Stafford Wanda Heetland J. A. Barger Jerry Heetland Mrs. Winter

Petersons affected by fatal Michigan fire tragedy

Mrs Eric Peterson and daughter Mrs George Bopkelman returned from BeNeville Michigan where they had joined their son Woodrow Peterson of Ackley after the death of Mrs Petersons sister Mrs Rose Mitchell and her son Marvin in a house fire. Marvin died in the blaze and Mrs Mitchell died after jumping from a window. Mitchells granddaughter escaped with minor injuries. Mr Mitchell had died years earlier.

Eric Peterson George Bopkelman BeNeville Mich Woodrow Peterson Ackley

Evangelistic Meetings Planned at Methodist Churches

A three week evangelistic campaign led by Rev. Franklin B. Dodd begins February 29 at the Titanica and Doan churches. First week services run nightly at Doan at 8 p.m. except Saturdays. Dodd, noted evangelist, has held successful campaigns in Titonka Boulevard Church, Binghamton, and in New York and Pennsylvania. Officials from Dean and Titonka extend a unanimous invitation and support. All are welcome at Titonka and Doan, with daily services except Saturdays. First service at Doan is Sunday evening, February 29.

Frankin B. Dodd Doan Dodd Cortland Titonka Boulevard Methodist Church Binghamton New York Pennsylvania Rav. Dodd Methodist Church Titonice Dean Morne Titonica Titonisa

Wesley Auxiliary Plans Amateur Program April 16

The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday night with Mrs. Pfeffer and Mrs. Albert Neuroth as hostesses. An Americanism program was presented and plans were made for the annual amateur program to be held at the high school auditorium on Friday night April 16. The next regular meeting will be March 4 with Mrs. J. P. Studer and Mrs. Lawrence Smith as hostesses.

Wesley The American Legion Pfeffer Albert Neuroth J. P. Studer Lawrence Smith

Begin Gardening Now Plan Your Next Season On Paper

Iowa State horticulturist A E Cott urges planning now while browsing seed catalogs. Create a rough diagram of your plot, estimate row lengths and spacing, and allocate space for two crops. Plan crop rotation, finish summer harvests, and order seeds and fertilizer so supplies are ready in spring.

A. E. Cott Iowa State Cott

Rites for Mrs J Wubben Held Here Monday

Funeral services for Mrs John Wubben daughter of George Schutter were held Monday at Schutter and Son Funeral Home Buffalo Center, with further rites at the Reformed church. Interment in Buffalo Town Cemetery near Titonka. Born August 17 1895 in Kossuth County the former Anna Schutter married John F Wubben in 1914 and had three biological children plus stepchildren. She lived on farms near Wesley and Fen ton and later Buffalo Center retiring in 1947. Suffered a heart attack two years ago but recovered, then died February 19 at age 62. Survived by husband John sons John Raemon Fred and Martin, six grandchildren, two sisters and four brothers. May she rest in peace.

Buffalo Center Tribune John Wubben Schutter and Son Buffalo Center The Reformed Church H. F. Senne J. D. Engels Buffalo Townsise Titanics John Wabben Anna Bena Schutter George Schutter Kossuth County Iowa Titonka John F. Wabben Mueller Bor John Raemon Fred Martin George Fox Britt Sophus Nelson Titan+ ka George Jerry Clarence Raymond Schutter

Peaceful Rest Described In Verse About Departure

A short elegiac verse reflects on final rest and reunion in a spiritual afterlife. The speaker consoles mourners with peace and faith, noting the departed now rests beside the Saviour and that a future reunion remains anticipated.

Friendship club meets after school at Kath leen Young s

The February 18 gathering of the Friendship club at Kath leen Young s hosted Marilyn s and Mrs Swan. Members discussed a story Beside the Bayou about Bible spread, heard a Bible history reading, recited the 100th Psalm, and enjoyed a delicious lunch. Secretary Marilyn Calltes noted plans for further work and announced the next meeting at Mrs Swan s.

Mrs. Swan Marilyn Calltes

Farmers Elevator meeting postponed to Feb 23

The Farmers Elevator Company annual meeting, originally set for Saturday February 21, is rescheduled to Saturday February 23 at 1 30 PM. The Tyke Theatre remains the venue for the meeting.

Farmers Elevator Company Tyke Theatre

Plane trip to New Mexico and Arizona by two pilots

Norman Holtorf of Woden Gene Tannes of Lohrville Don Sauche and Lloyd Rotgers of Farnamville left two weeks ago for Roswell New Mexico and Phoenix Arizona Holtorf and Sauche were at the controls of the ship The group encountered a snow storm and were stranded in Shattuck Oklahoma before continuing to Roswell Roy Rotgers and Mgr Lanser stayed in Roswell Sauche visited his mother and sister wintering in Phoenix

Arizona Norman Holtorf Woden Gene Tannes Lohrville Don Sauche Lloyd Rotgers Farnamville Roswell New Mexico Phoenix Holtorf Sauche Ait Shattuck Oklahome Mr. Ritgers Mgr Lansner

Waldorf College Choir Plans 20th Annual Concert Tour

Waldorf College plans a three week tour starting February 27 under Loren Lease with the college choir on their 29th annual tour. They will perform in Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan and New York using two chartered buses.

Waldorf College Chor Loren Lease Waldorf College Wisconsin Tllineis Michigan New York Loret

Riekenas Honored on 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joe Riekena were honored at a dinner in the Presbyterian church basement after Sunday services to observe their 40th wedding anniversary. A large group of relatives friends and church members attended. Following the dinner a gift was presented to the honored couple.

Joe Riekenas Joe Riekena Presbyterian Church

Greta Sleper and Walter Aukes wed in Titonka church

The Ramsay Reformed Church in Titonka hosted the Friday February 20 wedding of Miss Greta Sleper and Walter Aukes. The ceremony included a double ring rite, organ music, and floral decor, followed by a two course luncheon for 125 guests and a reception in the church parlor.

Ramsay Reformed Church Titonit Greta Sleper John B. Sleper Tikonka Walter Auken B. Aukes Woden Calvin Schnuckler Dubuque Seminary Dubuque Town John Smith Mildred Bleper Thelma Ponting Forest City Minn Mertie Hinders Misa Clana Aukes Beverly Breoker Beth Balvance Bruce Stecker Mendelssohn Evert Steper Ben Aukes Florence Reynolds Laurence Balvanca Bridge Albert Sloper James Rippentrop Grace Abben Amy Fisher Maxine Ramona Aukes Fred Asche Dick Beenken Enko Smith Ray Rippentrop Young and Mia Dick Mayland Titonka High School Titonka Mra Aukey Pig

Funeral for Peter Krieps at St Joseph’s Church

Funeral services were held for Peter Krieps 96 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church with Rev Klein presiding. He died Thursday at home with his brother Nick Krieps, with whom he resided.

Bob Wesley Wesley Peter Krieps Nick Krieps St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Rev Klein

Ladies Home Project Meeting in German Town

The Ladies of German Town ship are invited to a Home Project meeting hosted by Mrs E J Buss on Friday February 27 at 1 18 o'clock.

German Township E. J. Buss

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MR. and Mes, George Winter Lakota E. Peterson Mason Cuy-Globe Gazetheirls Methodist Wesley Auxiliary Walter Aurkes J. Wubben Walter Aukes
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