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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
1
Funeral services for Mrs. Herman Schroeder aged 68 were held at 2:00 PM Wednesday from the Presbyterian church. Rev Kenneth McKengie presided.
Fifteen new vehicles were licensed in Kossuth County last week. Names listed include Roy Brown of Bode and Ralph Hurlburt of Swea City with a Ford pickup, Agnes M. Goche of Bancroft and Robert Shelley of La Verne with Plymouth, Vernon Klein of Irivington and Roland Smith Jr. of Lakota with Dodge, Mae Lattimer of Bancroft and Geo B Ludwig of St Benedict with Chevrolet, Harold Martinek of Algona and Leon McCoy of Lakota with Buick, Neal Michaelson of Titonka with Pontiac, and H R Pettit of Whittemore with Hudson.
Rural Letter Carriers and the auxiliary of the sixth district held an all day meeting Friday at the Algona VFW hall. Pat McGuire of Burt serves as president of the sixth district and Mrs. George Thompson of Ledyard is secretary treasurer of the auxiliary.
Readable school notes describe weekly events by grade. Kindergarten celebrated three birthdays Doris Miller Beth Alpertson and Roy Hutchison with candy. First grade planned Valentine events with crowns, valentines and treats. Second grade illustrated stories and health chart work. Fourth grade covered geography on India and history of worship, literacy on a robin tale, snowflake art, and a poetry unit. Fifth grade noted birthday treats and hygiene demonstrations.
Miss Marilyn M George daughter of Mr and Mrs Aldin George of Mason City married Ernest H Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schmidt of Woden on Feb 10 at Bethlehem Lutheran church. Rev C A Hinz officiated with music and readings. The couple plans to live on a farm northwest of Woden after a reception at Cerro Gordo hotel.
The Titonka Chamber of Commerce held its annual Pancake Feed Tuesday evening at the Hot Lunch Room in the School House. Eighteen members plus two leaders attended with new member Diane Krominga joining. Music by local youths complemented a fine program. lunch was served by Myrna Norland and Doris Hipp.
The WSCS of the Methodist church will observe World Day of Prayer Friday afternoon in the church sanctuary. The service begins at 2 30. Mrs Robert Boekelman secretary of Spiritual Life will be in charge with the theme Christ Our Hope.
The church led by Pastor A Roskamp lists Sunday services at 9 30 am for Sunday School and Bible Classes 10 30 am for Morning Worship and 7 30 pm for Evening Worship Weekly meetings include Wednesday 1 30 pm Ladies and Catechism classes Wednesday 8 30 pm Young Peoples Society and Friday 8 pm Choir rehearsal.
Pastor Orville R. Brooks leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A Young Peoples Service is at 7 p.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Bible Study meets Thursday at 8 p.m. John 3 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee ye must be born again.
Mrs Nellie Felt aged 90 died at her Wesley home Friday night from complications of age. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Wesley Methodist church with Rev. J A Riggs. Born Nellie Mae Coggin in Dayton Ohio May 19 1861 she married Benjamin F Pelt in Algona March 10 1883. The couple lived in several states before moving to Wesley 55 years ago where they ran a dry goods and grocery store until 1928. Surviving are three daughters Blanche Waigner Nina Goslee and Daisy Haverly, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and a brother Daniel Coggin. Burial at Evergreen cemetery beside her husband.
Worship at 10 45 Sunday School at 9 45 Choir rehearsal Monday 7 30 p m Second Lenten service Wednesday March 5 7 30 p m Special Mission offering after Lenten Service Mission Study 15 minutes Ladies Aid and Mission Society Thursday March 6 1 30 p m Brotherhood meets Thursday March 6 7 30 p m
Good Hope Lutheran hosts Sunday service at 9 15 am with Sunday School at 10 15 am. The Woman's Missionary Society World Day of Prayer service is Friday February 29 at 2 pm. All ladies invited. Ladies aid meets afternoon March 5. hostesses are Mrs George Johnson Mrs Otto J De Wall Mrs A W Boyken and Mrs Edward Boyken.
Titonka and Doan Methodist Church schedule lists Confirmation Class Thursday at 7 and Church School at 10 with morning worship at 11. World Day of Prayer Friday at 2 30 and Commitment Day Sunday promoting abstinence and First Freedoms. MYF at 7 30 Sunday. District Conference in Titonka March 4 at 10. waffle sausage supper March 5 at 7. Young Adults March 6. Week of Dedication meetings starting March 9 with services nightly. Dean Church School 9 and morning worship 9 45 each Sunday.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans its March 3 meeting at the Legion hall with Thelma Higgens and Esther Peterson leading programs. Disabled veterans in hospitals across the country are making 25 million crepe paper poppies for Poppy Day, offering therapy and income for veterans including Korean War participants alongside World War II veterans.
The forty fifth annual meeting on February 18 drew about 200 patrons and staff. Manager Ed Hildman reported a record year dating back to 1907 with strong elevator and lumber yard business. Olaf Finnemark and W J Frimm were reelected directors for three years. other directors include Bode, Studer, Loebig, Larsen, Ward and Arndorfer. Officers are Finnemark president Arndorfer vice president Frimml secretary treasurer.
Bancroft St Johns edged Buffalo Center 42 to 41 to claim the Class A sectional title. Titonka fell to Buffalo Center in round one. Corwith topped Rake 36 to 33 to win the Class B finals.
At the annual meeting Clarence Schutter Will Spear and Ernst Hofmann were re elected as directors. Other directors include George Peterson Henry Nelson G O Welhausen Hermen Tjarks Alfred Oesterreicher and Jay Budlong. George Peterson is president Alfred Oesterreicher vice president Jay Budlong secretary. John Stott is manager Herman Schutter assistant manager Henry O Bruns bookkeeper and Keith Young truck driver. The printed statement handed to members shows a fine year’s business.
Funeral services for Clark S. Coffin 73 will be Thursday at 2 p m from the Methodist church Rev Handy of Corwith will conduct burial in Greenwood cemetery Bancroft He died Monday after a stroke at St Ann's Hospital Algona and had been ill for a year Born March 29 1878 in Portland township he married Maude Merrifield in 1907 They lived in Burt all their married life and had three children Charles and Maurice in Milwaukee and Mary Beth Burt He is survived by a brother a San Diego and several nephews nieces and six grandchildren.
Iowa Department of Public Instruction praises Titonka School for new additions and shop lunch facilities. Superintendent Parker notes remodeling needs for the old building, classroom expansion, better lighting, and a yearly plan for reading materials.
The German Valley Farmerettes met with twelve members present at Verlene Mayland's home. Dawn Beenken spoke on dental care while Patsy Korte discussed wardrobe selection. A sewing demonstration was given by the leader and members showed finished aprons and scarves. The next gathering is planned at Marlene, Judy and Sherry Stecker's home.
Den 2 of Pack 63 met February 25 in Hansen’s basement to learn tool use. Doorsteps were carved and painted. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Ralph Harms.
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