Weekly activities of the local school report
The weekly school notes cover Senior through Eighth Grade updates on English, history, science, geography, and vocational subjects. It notes tests in Civil War history, new books in English, geometry and algebra work, party events, and a focus on climate belts, conservation, and education.
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Senior News
North America
Corn Belt
Wheat Belt
Dairy Belt
Emerson
Mary Parkman
Larry Boyken
Europe
Merlin
Hivin
Harry
Carol
Wanda
Sterling
Ronald
Priscilla
Neal
Bonnie
Robert
David
Paul
Norma
Iowa
Spirit Lake
Davy Jones
New York Lady Visitor Views Iowa Snowblockade
Mrs. Einhorn of New York City, mother of Mrs. Robert Schutter, visited Robert’s parents in Wesley after a California trip. She arrived Feb 7 amid a severe snowstorm, saw Iowa farms and modern farm homes, noted 160 acre farms are common, and traveled by bus, train, and a snow plow opened the road.
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Einhorn
New York City
Robert Schutter
Robert
George Schuttera
California
New York
Iowa
Des Moines
Mason City
Wesley
George
Peter Klugkist Funeral Rites Held in Crown Point
Peter Klugkist former Wellsburg Iowa resident died February 10 1947 at Cedar Lake Indiana after a year of poor health. Born April 10 1862 in Weener Ostfriesland Germany he later lived in Wellsburg Titonka and Lennox before retiring to Cedar Lake. He leaves his widow three daughters one granddaughter four grandsons a great granddaughter a step daughter and a step son. Funeral services were conducted in Crown Point Indiana by Rev Paul Blowsh with interment at Maplewood Cemetery.
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Peter Klugkist
Cedar Lake
Indiana
Mr. Klugkist
Weeh 1Er
Ostfriesland
Germany
America
Wellsburg
Iowa
Hilke Bergaus
Kingkist
Lennox
Klugkist
Koolman
Titonka
Calif
W. H. Seifert
East Chicago
A. H. Eaton
Munster
Wm. H. Kaufman
Hammond
Crown Point
Paul Blowsh
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Maplewood Cemetery
Sietsema
Grace
Immanuel Lutheran Weekly Schedule and Events
Pastor Rev William Plant leads services at 10:30 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30. Luther League devotional and meeting at 7:30. Lenten services Wednesday at 8. Offering for Lutheran World Action. Four guest speakers. Choir rehearsal after the meeting. Confirmation classes on Wednesday and Saturday from to.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Plant
Luther League
Lutheran World Action
Basketball Boys Honored With Dinner at Earl Stott Home
The first team basketball boys were treated to a 6:00 dinner Sunday at the Earl Stott residence. Mothers of the players acted as hostesses, with guests including Wilbur Spear, Dick Downs, Bob Downs, Billy Boyken, Bill Ward, Keith Stott, Keith Bruns, Donald Norland, Allen Norland, Roger Hoover, LeRoy Hammond, Keith Young, and the Van Zandbergens and Metcalfs families.
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Earl Stott
Spear
Downs
Wm.Boyken
Ward
Stott
Wilbur Spear
Dick Downs
Bob Downs
Billy Boyken
Bill Ward
Keith Stott
Keith Bruns
Donald Norland
Allen Norland
Roger Hoover
LeRoy Hammond
Keith Young
Ted van Zandbergen
Metcalf
Funeral Rites Monday for Mrs Elmer Peterson
Mrs hner Peterson died Thursday at 4 15 pm at her home south of Titan tea after a long illness. She lived in Titonka area most of her life, married Wimer Peterson at Buffalo Center in 1918, and leaves a daughter Maxine and her mother Mrs Jennie Breen. Funeral services were held Monday at St Joseph Catholic Church Wesley with Rev L N Klein, burial in St Joseph cemetery Wesley. Swan Funeral Home in charge.
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Hner Peterson
Titan
Titonica
Bancroft
Titonka
Wimer Peterson
Buffalo Center
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Wesley
Rev. L. N. Klein
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Mr and Mrs Ted Rike 25th wedding anniversary party
Last Friday evening about forty relatives friends and neighbors gave Mr and Mrs Ted Rike a surprise silver wedding anniversary party. They played progressive smear five tables high score John Rike low Charlie Stroebel gift of twenty five silver dollars presented and lunch at midnight. Many more years of wedded life were wished.
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Ted 'Rike
Ailver
John Rike
Charlie Stroebel
Rake couple hears vows at Liberty Lutheran Church
Miss Audrey Johnson of Rake and Robert Boekelman of Titonka wed Feb 17 at Liberty Lutheran Church with Rev. Morria Alring officiating. Maid of honor Milas Judy Johnson, bridesmaids Gertrude Boekelman and Donna Gunderson, and many relatives attended. Couple to reside on Titonka farm after a short honeymoon. Separately USDA economists predict cattle slaughter to rise, possibly setting a new record, amid high cattle numbers.
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Rake
Audrey Johnson
J. ‘Ll. Johnson
Robert William ‘Boekelman
John Boekelman
Titonka
Liberty Lutheran Church
Morria Alring
Leland
Rake High School
J.C. Penney
Blue Harth
Dieckman Teases Return to Ladysmith Wis
J H Dieckman writes from Ladysmith Wisconsin that he plans to move back there next month after years abroad and asks to keep sending the Topic to his current address He explains he is staying with his son in law and daughter while they sell their place and await the move Also asks Paul Krueger to confirm payment and says to tell him I paid for my paper.
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Ladysmith
Wis
Mie
Paul Krueger
J. H. Dieckman
February Americanism program in Denton planned
The American Legion Auxiliary led by Thelma Higgins emphasizes Americ anism during February to honor the nation and its free government. Higgins states the goal is to highlight individual freedom, defend rights won in the war, and counter restrictive measures. A planned Americanism program will be presented at the February work meeting at the Denton home Friday afternoon the 28th.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Thelma Higgins
Auxiliary
United States
Denton
Clarence Mechler New Director of Farmers Co Op Oil
The Farmers Co-Operative Oil Co held its annual meeting. Dick Beenken and Ernest Peterson were reelected directors and Clarence Mechler was elected to succeed L. A. Bolentus who moved to Algona. Other directors include Robert Bunkofske Evert Post Tom Young Henry Schmidt Clarence Schutter and Carl Giesking. Officers are Ernest Peterson president Carl Giesking vice president Clarence Schutter secretary and Mrs Tracy Ward treasurer.
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Farmers Co-Operative Oil Co
Dick Beenken
Ernest Peterson
Clarence Mechler
L. A. Bolentus
Algona
Robert Bunkofske
Evert Post
Tom Young
Henry Schmidt
Clarence Schutter
Carl Giesking
Ernest Petergon
Tracy Ward
Good Hope Lutheran Church Announces Lenten Schedule
Good Hope Lutheran Church led by Pastor Alfred O. Mardoff invites members to a Thursday Feb 27 cleanup night at 7 PM in the church basement to repair pews and chairs. Special Lenten service the next Wednesday at 8 PM features Rev. B Darnauer as guest speaker with a Passion meditation titled The Reed. Choir rehearsal is also scheduled for Feb 27 at 7 30 PM.
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B. Darnauer
Lakota
Amercan
Quadies Aid
Wm, Boyken
Edward Boyken
O. J. DeWall
George Johnson
Miss Wilhelmina Mayland and Frank Risius wed in Immanuel Lutheran
Friday evening February 21, Miss Wilhelmina Mayland daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry F Mayland and Frank Risius son of Mrs Joe Risius of Buffalo Center were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev Plang officiating in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a pearl gray suit and pearls. attendants wore steel blue and yellow. Groom and attendants wore white carnation boutonnieres. A reception for about 50 relatives followed at the bride's home with a three tier cake and pink and white decor. Groom served five years in the army, 26 months overseas. couple to reside on his mother's farm near Buffalo Center after a short trip. A shower for the bride was held Feb 14 at Immanuel Lutheran church parlors.
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Wilhelmina Mayland
Henry F. Mayland
Frank Risius
Joe Risius
Buffalo Center
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Rev. Plang
Pitt
Ions Mayland
Andrew Rislun
Carl Mayland
Bernard Schmidt
Lillian Planz
Kathryn Schutter
Wm. Planz
Mayland
Titania campaign ends with Bible truths at Titonka and Doan
The Methodist Church reports morning worship at Titonka led by Pastor Donald H. James and Rev. Franklin B. Dodd with messages on Seek Christ and Rebuilding Life. Sunday School times, midweek WSCS, and youth meetings noted. An evangelistic service shifts to March 3 at 8 PM and Thursday service changes announced.
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Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Franklin B. Dodd
Titania Campaign
Titonka and
Doan
WSCS
Nola Hoover
Plan to Pick Best Hog Producers During 1947
The Iowa Master Swine Producers Project will be conducted again in 1947, honoring outstanding swine producers in Iowa. Sponsored by Iowa State College Agricultural Extension Service, the Iowa Swine Producers Association, the State Department of Agriculture, and radio station WHO Des Moines. So far 125 farmers have received Master Swine Producers certificates. entrants must keep herd records and report pigs raised with sale weights, with details available from sponsors or county extension directors.
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Iowa
E. L. Quaite
Iowa State College
Agricultural Extension Service of
Iowa Swine Producers’ Association
State Department of Agriculture
WHO
Des Moines
Farmers Elevator Company Re-Elects Former Directors
The Farmers Elevator Company held its annual meeting Saturday and re-elected Henry Nelson Garrett Welhousen and Jay Budlong as directors as terms expired. Nelson is president Welhousen vice president and Budlong secretary and treasurer. Other directors include Alfred Oesterreicher Herman Franzen Telko Stecker Roy Budlong Henry Schmidt and George Peterson. Telko Stecker was named director after the death of Bruno Stecker. Yearly figures are pending as records are checked in Fort Dodge.
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Farmers Elevator Company
Henry Nelson
Garrett Welhousen
Jay Budlong
Nelson
Welhousen
Budlong
Alfred Oesterreicher
Herman Franzen
Telko Stecker
Roy Budlong
Henry Schmidt
George Peterson
Telko
Bruno Stecker
Fort Dodge
Snowstorm notes reach hometown readers in Illinois
John Reuter reports on a snow event in Illinois with mention of thawing conditions elsewhere. He notes changes in his hometown’s reader list since his departure and expresses anticipation for news from that area.
Last Week of Evangelistic Services at Titonka Church
Rev D H James reports strong turnout at Titonka Methodist evangelistic services from Feb 16 to 24 totaling 659. Final Sunday night service expected crowded as visitors and ministers from various denominations join in the co op eration friendly event Open to all with a welcoming atmosphere and music each night except Saturday.
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D. H. James
Methodist Church
Titonka
Franklin B. Dodd
Dodd
IB. Mitchell
Troms
Delores Lady
Hammer
Swea City
The Ramsey Reform Church Weekly Schedule
The Ramsey Reform Church led by Pastor F Snuttier outlines morning worship at 10 30 Sunday school at 9 38 and evening worship at 7 30 The Wenler Catechism Class meets Wednesday at 7 15 The Young People Society meets Wednesday at 8 Catechism classes Saturday at 10 The annual congregational business meeting is set for Wednesday March 12 at 1 30 John 12 82 quotes a verse lifted up from the earth drawing all men unto me.
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Young ‘People’s Society
Congregational
Mrs Franzen rites at Immanuel Church Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Fransen were held at her home and at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Planz in charge. Burial followed at Immanuel cemetery as Swan Funeral Home managed arrangements. The obituary recalls her birth on November 3, 1872, in Iowa and long life in Titonka and nearby farms, with seven daughters, two sons who died in infancy, and a large family legacy. Memorial gifts were directed to a memorial organ and charitable institutions.
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Franzi Franzen
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Titonka
Brune Stecker Farm
Ullmann
Immanuel Congregation
Church Council
Franzens
Lena
Anna
Wm. Schutter
Kate
Mra
Rode ,Sr
Hila
Henry W. Brandt
Tena
Frad Bruna Amanda
Dieth Thug
Burt Resident 76 Dies After Short Illness
Charles F. Mann, 76, died at his Burt home last Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Born February 28, 1870 near Burt, he married Lucy Caulkins on October 27, 1895. They had three children Stephen who died in infancy Amber of Mt. Pleasant and Wayne of Burt. Survived by brother Everett and sister Della Owen. He was long a member of Burt J O O F and Rebekah lodges.
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Burt
Charles F. Mann
Lucy Almira Caulkins
Stephen Orin
Amber
Mt. Pleasant
Wayne
Mann
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Ind
Elmer Peterson
J. L. Intermill
al Young
Raymond Schutter
W. G. Rickless
Elmer Hansen
Ferris Amis
Greenville, Towa
The
Swan Funeral Home
Ted Rike
Robert Boekelman
USDA
Ladysmith, Wis
American Legion
C OP
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred O. Mardoff
Illinois
Shannon
Ilinoia
John Reuter
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