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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1955

Page

2

Titonka School Weekly Activities and Events

Titonka school lists recent sports results with LuVerne boys 81 Titonka 40 and girls 51 34. Calendar notes a Jan 6 adult education session and Jan 7 11 14 basketball games at Ledyard Thompson Lakota Titonka. Also praises dental card returns by classes and outlines a new pops popcorn machine funded by the Class of 1954. Kindergarten schedule changes are announced.

LuVerne TitOnka Wriday Ledyard Thompson Titanka

A Suggestion to Solve Our School Needs Titonka District

A letter outlines a 25 year comprehensive plan for all grades and equipment, proposing a completely new building on a new site in addition to the present plant. It warns against crowding and factory style schools and urges consideration by voters.

Panhandler on New Year’s morning prompts local concern

A morning walk under bright skies reveals a panhandler asking for a coffee dime, first such request in 16 years of residence. The writer notes frequent street begging in Algona and Garner, questioning the motives of a young beggar. At Baley, Mrs. Margaret Gander celebrated her 94th birthday, born in Hawkins County, Ohio.

Panhandler a_ panhandler Algona Garner Titorilea Baley Margaret Gander Hawkins County Ohio

John Rode to assume county supervisor duties Monday

John Rode will take over the duties of county supervisor Monday in Algony succeeding long time office holder Cosgrove who served many years. The piece notes Cosgrove’s lengthy tenure, compares it to Bill McDonald’s 24 years, and endorses Rode as a worthy successor. Also included is a broader historical account of the American Legion’s origins and a 1940s meeting notice for Breen Post 465 in Titania.

John Algony W. S. Cosgrove Will Cosgrove Bill McDonald Cosgrove Bede Legion Andrews Aitte Armistic Conovea AEF France General Pershing Paris AEP American Legion Theodore Roosevelt Jr Roosevelt Theo Roosevelt Jr Soissons United States Normandy Breen Post Titania America

Immanuel Lutheran H A Diers to Lead Services and Meetings

Pastor Diers leads worship at 10 30 a m with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m Ladies Aid Mission Society meet Thursday January 6 at 6 30 p m Women’s Chorus rehearses January 12 at 8 p m Newly elected officers to be installed during Sunday service A special offering for Town District dues is planned

Immanuel Lutheran H. A. Diers Ladies Aid and Mission Society

Nanny Nelson to wed Dale R Felker in Titonka church

Miss Nanny Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Sophus M Nelson and Dale R Felker son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Felker of Elkader will wed in Titonka Methodist Church on December 30 at 7 00 p m The Rev Max Goldman will officiate The ceremony features a Chantilly lace gown and a white orchid bouquet The reception follows in Fellowship Hall The couple plans to reside in Lawton Oklahoma after a February 1 active duty report for the groom

Nanny Nelson Sophus M. Nelson Dale R. Felker Charles L. Felker E]kader Titonka Methodist Church Max. Goldman E. George Alleman Des Moines Raymond Mitzner McCallsburg Michael Nelson Merrill R. Smith Minneapolis Mary Ann Nordman Martin Harris Leona ,Hofmann Clyde Yates Marvin E. Bradshaw R. 8. Berner Mason City Marilyn Skaggs Marilyn Picht Bonita Nelson Kanawha Gerald Loehr Moorland Muriel Schutter Fort Dodge Bonnie Burgess Sharon Schutter Titanka Erwin Eden Henry Radmaker Allen Eden Robert Spear Jerry Wabben Lester Eden Titonka High School Towa Methodist School of Nursing Elkader High School Towa State College Ames Lawton Okla

Soil Nutrients Discussed At Adult Farmers Meet

The Adult Farmers plan a Jan 6 meeting on soil nutrient availability with emphasis on soil acidity. Vocational ag instructor Harley Lehmany will lead the session at 8 p.m. in the school lunchroom. On Jan 2 Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College will give a talk on computer control.

Harley Lehmany Vocational Ag Harold Gunderson Iowa State College

Titanica Chamber of Commerce Meeting Next Monday

The Titanica Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday at 8 pm in the school lunchroom. The agenda includes a business session, entertainment, and refreshments with several topics of interest to discuss. good attendance is encouraged.

Eugene Ostermann Seriously Injured in Auto Crash

Eugene Ostermann 20, son of Walter and Mrs. Ostermann, was critically injured when his car struck a bridge north of Titonka while he avoided a dog. He was treated first at Buffalo Center hospital and then at Park hospital Mason City. he remained unconscious and in critical condition as of Monday. He was returning home from a midnight show in Algona and was on leave from service prior to marching to Camp Chafee.

Eugene Ostermann Walter Ostermann Titonka Bancroft-Forest City Henry van Hove Henry Buffalo Center Hospital Park Hospital Mason City Algona Eugene Camp Chafee Maryland

Kollasch Franklin Bode nuptials at St Joseph’s Church

Elizabeth Kollasch daughter of Roy and Mrs Kollasch wed Wesley Bode son of Herman and Mrs Bode in a 9 o’clock Monday ceremony at St Joseph’s Catholic Church. Rev L N Klein officiated the double ring Mass. Attendants Mary Coady Emily Bode Jack Vitzthum and Lloyd Kollasch. A breakfast and reception followed at the parish hall and a dance at Duncan hall. The couple plans to live in the Snook Apartment after brief travels.

Mary Coady Fort Dodge Emily Bode Algona Jack Vitzthum Lloyd Kollasch Nick Weber Duncan Hall Wesley High School Exchange State Bank Britt High School R. E. Newbrough Snook Orville Kollasches Estherville Victor Kollasch Royal Lawrence, Terneses Ledyard

Woden Presbyterian Church Notes and Services

Simon Fred Wenger serves as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 featuring recognition of newly elected officers. Choir practice Thursday and Youth Fellowship Saturday at 10 am. A congregational meeting thanked the press for publishing church notices during the year.

Woden

American Legion Auxiliary Unit Holds January Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met January 3 at the A W Bayken home with 18 members and one guest. Officers and committees reported on charitable shipments, library magazines, and plans for National Telephone Membership Day January 10. Plans included Girls State, Polio March of Dimes, youth welfare, home nursing courses, and a Becca Hipp home meeting on January 29.

A. W. Bayken Mildred Boyken Edith Hagen Dorothy Nothavehr Singing of America Lois Peterson Iowa Camilla Cooper Anne Wittenmeyer Davenport Thelma Higgins Woodward Rae Hanoris National Security Life Magazine Trene Peterson Legion G. I Mary Oesterreicher Dorothy Nothwehr Polio March of Dimes Allan Jackson WCCO

Titonka Doan Parish Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Titonka Doan Parish Methodist Church announces services and events for January 1955. Doan and Titonka worship at 9 45 am and 11 00 am with Sunday School times, sermon title Time A Turnpike, and family-friendly activities. A World Order and Peace Meeting at Britt is planned along with several church meetings during the week.

Titonka-Doan Parish Max Eb, Goldman Doan World Order and Peace Britt Wscs Titonia Church Doan Church

Ramsey Reform Church Weekly Schedule

A. Roskamp, pastor, announces Sunday services at 9 30 am Sunday School 10 30 am morning worship 1030 am and evening worship 730 pm Weekly meetings include annual meeting Wednesday catechism classes 730 pm and choir rehearsal Thursday 730 pm.

Ramsey Reformed A. Roskamp

Federated Club Plans 1955 Flower Show

The Titania Federated club met December 23 to discuss a summer flower show inviting community participation like the hobby show. Helen Schram was named committee chair. January 23 meeting at Hazel Stott's home features Charin School for Homes with Swan and Hoover leading lessons and a furniture-themed roll call.

Titania Federated Club Lilah Keil Helen Schram JoAnn Hoover Kathryn Swan Rae ‘Harris Ella Fisher Mary Schroeder Hazel Stott Cleo Nelson Lessoon Charin School

Good Hope Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor B Schwerin leads Sunday School at 9 30 Bible class at 9 30 service at 10 30 special local offering. Luther League basket ball vs Renwick at local gym at 2 pm. Ladies aid Jan 5 at 2 pm hostesses Mrs Norland Stecker Peterson and Rike. Choir rehearsal Jan 7 at 7 pm. Brotherhood meeting Jan 6 at 7 30 pm in church pare nots. Confirmation class Jan 8 from 9 to 12. Aren Brothers hood at Corwith Jan 8 at 7 30 pm. Brotherhood Jan 14 at 7 30 pm.

Good Hope Lutheran B. Schwerin Renwick Ladies Aid Oscar Norland Henry Stecker Ernest Peterson Ted Rike Brotherhood Parenots Hondage Aren“ Brothershood Corwith

Kick Off Meeting Of Farm Bureau Set For Monday

About 350 Kossuth county farmers begin the 1955 Farm Bureau membership drive with a January 10 kickoff at Burt school at 8 pm. 1954 membership was 2109, 58 percent of farm families. Swen Larson chairs, with Dean Mitchell as guest speaker. Engraved ballpoint pens for workers and door prize drawings. Burt Band Mothers will sell pie ice cream and coffee. Township captains listed: Burt Robert Angus Cresco J W Evans Eagle Merton Roalson Fenton Ray Dreyer Garfield Ray Montag German Melvin Post Grant Leon McCoy Greenwood Albert Kollasch Harrison Richard Anderson Hebron Elmer Schaeffer Irvington Arnold Danielson Ledyard Arlene Blome Lincoln George Doocy Lotis Creek Phil Eischen LaVerne Eugene Baessler Plum Creek Ronald Gardner Portland Herb Weydert Prairie Chas Widen Riverdale Barney Thilges Seneca Claude Johnson Springfield Richard Berhow Swen Hans Peterson Union Peter Erpelding Wesley Chas Nygaard Whittemore Carrol Potter

Kossuth County Farm Bureau Burt School State of Iowa Ok Swen Larson Buffalo Center Larson Dean Mitchell Iowa Life Insurance Co Burt Robert Angus Cresco J. W. Evans Eagle Merton Roalson Fenton Ray Dreyer Garfield Ray Montag Melvin Post Grant Leon McCoy Greenwood Albert Kollasch Harrison Richard Anderson Hebron Elmer Schaeffer Irvington Arnold Danielson Ledyard Arlene Blome Lincoln George Doocy Lotis Creek Phil Eischen LaVerne Eugene Baessler Plum Creek Ronald Gardner Portland Herb Weydert Prairie Chas Widen Riverdale Barney Thilges Seneca Claude Johnson Springfield Richard Berhow Swen Hans Peterson Union Peter Erpelding Wesley Nygaard Whittemore Carrol Potter

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Titonka School Dontie John Rode Nanyal Nelson Titonea Eliz. Kollasch Franklin Bode American Legion Auxiliary Church of Your Choice Becca Hipp Elie Hansen Federated Club
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