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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1953

Page

3

Miami wedding of Trudy Toggweiler and Donald Budlong

Miss Trudy Toggweiler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles S Toggweiler of 161 NW 47th St Miami and Donald G Budlong son of Mrs Roy Budlong of Titonka Iowa wed at First Christian Church Miami Florida The bride wore ivory satin with seed pearls matching attendants wore magenta dresses The ceremony included music by John R Long and Carl H Tageweller Ushers included Harold Gartner and William Riddie A reception followed at the Miami Edison High School and the couple plan ties to titles and honors from their alma maters and clubs.

First Christian Church of Miami Florida Trudy Togeweiler Charles S. Toggweiler Donald G. Budlong Roy Budlong Titonka Towa John R.long Ruth Togg‘weiler Clyde Coyner Charles Upham Jr Chicago Toggwieler Carl H. Tageweller Fort, Worth Texas Harold ‘Gartner Iowa Broom John R. Long Lakewood Ohio William Riddie Wilfred Smith Neta Belle Scarbon Edison Whigh Cadettes National Honor Society Nebraska State Teachers College Zeta Tau. Alpha Titanka “High School Towa State College Alpha’ Gamma’ Phi The Masonic Lodge

Tapper Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding at Cedar Rapids

Joe and Mrs Tapper observed their Golden Wedding on December 30 with a Ramsey Reformed church lunch for relatives and friends then an open house from 5 30 to 10 P M. Children attended and many gifts were presented by relatives from Algona Timber towns and Cedar Rapids.

Joe Tapper Ramsey, Reformed Dick Meyer Hilda Algona Norris Kamvar Blairsburg Webster ‘City Britt Ledyard Titonka Buffalo Center

Good Hope Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor 9:30 am worship and Sunday School with Bible Class. Choir rehearsal Jan 8 at 7 30 pm. Luther League officers meeting Jan 12 at 7 pm. Church Council Jan 12 at 8 pm. Brotherhood Jan 13 at 7 30 pm. Talk Lutherans in the Holy Land hosted by Reinder Krominga Clarence Mechler and Herbert Rakow. Dartball Jan 14 at 8 pm against Corwith.

Good Hope Lutheran B Holy Land Reinder ‘Krominga Clarence Mechler Herbert Rakow Corwith

Miller couple plans southern vacation from Mason City

Mr and Mrs John Miller left Sunday evening to spend the night with his brother Henry in Mason City and may join Henry and his wife to travel south possibly to California for several weeks vacation. An old Omaha resident writes fondly of news and condolences for local acquaintances.

John Miller Henry Mason City Henry Miller South California Omaha Nebr Pete Peterson Dell "Turner Iwm Nelson

Lieut Roger Harris Visits Home Folks

First Lieut Roger Harris of Memphis Tennessee spent the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Harris in Titonka and with his sister Mrs Ted Hoover Jr and family. Last week Friday evening Mr and Mrs Ted Hoover Sr entertained at supper Mr and Mrs Stanley Harris Lieut Roger Harris Steut Roger Harris and Pvt Fred Hofmann home on leave from Ft Bragg North Carolina.

Roger Harris Memphis Tenn Stanley Titonka Ted' Hoover Jr Ted Hoover Sr Roger Harris Ted ‘Hoover Jr Fred Hofmann Jeane Ft. Bragg

Titonka Chamber Commerce Meets Monday Evening

Titonka Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at Harold's Roller Rink with business, entertainment and lunch. Mrs Jean Mallory the new fourth grade teacher, living at Lui Verhe, will be guest speaker and present slides from a recent trip to Germany.

Titonka’ Chamber of Commerce Harold’s Roller Imrs Jean ‘Mallory Lui Verhe Germany

Church Schedule and Activities Outline

Grace Gospel Church bulletin lists Thursday and Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. A church board meeting follows the service. The Women's Society meets January 14, a leather craft class runs January 19 to 21, and choir meets Wednesday at 8. Dean services follow usual hours with Bible study Thursday at 8 pm.

Boards of Education Women's Society ‘of Christian’ Service Grace Gospel Church

Draftees Slated For January Call From Kossuth County

Fourteen Kossuth county draftees will leave Algona on Wednesday January 14 in the first draft call of 1953. Names include Edward R Uken Virgilio Borchardt William J Dudding Arthur R Beenken Ermesta Kramer Victor L Dreyer Richard H Looft Gregory Baade Merley Hauskins Raymond J Doyle Vernon D Richardson Russell D Iverson Charles G Schultz and Steve Blows. A stove explosion at the Dickinson county jail covered the interior in soot but left the prisoner unharmed.

Kossuth ‘County Algona Edward R. Uken Titonka Virgilio Borchardt Fenton William J Dudding Bancroft Arthur R. Beenken Wesley Ermesta Kramer Irvington Victor L. Dreyer Lone Rock Richard H. Looft Gregory Baade Merley Hauskins Buffalo Center Raymond J. Doyle Vernon D. Richardson Ledlyard Russell D. Iverson Armstrong Charles G. Schultz Whittemore

Bethel Borchardt Weds Erwin Fahrenholtz in Grafton Church

Miss Bethel Anne Borchardt daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Borchardt of Plymouth and Erwin Fahrenholtz son of Mrs Etta Fahrenholtz of Titonka married in the Lutheran church at Grafton officiated by Rev A J Seegers. Attendants included Troyce Bruns Virginia Leer Janice Borchardt and flower girls Barbara and Carol Petznick. Best man Russell Borchardt ushers Richard Borchardt Ray Mond Franzen. Nuptial music by Elizabeth Hackbart and John Bracken. Reception in church parlors. After a wedding trip to Arizona the couple will reside in Titonka.

Bethel Anne Borchardt Albert Borchardt Plymouth Erwin Fahrenholtz Etta Fahrenholtz Titonka Grafton A. J. Seegers Troyce Bruns Titonia Virginia Leer Janice Borchardt Barbara Carol Petznick Russell Borchardt Herbert Tjaden Richard Borchardt Raymond Franzen Elizabeth Hackbart John Bracken Mason City Marilyn Dobel Arizona Rock Falls High School St. Josephs Mercy Mason Tiev Chaifée Ark Tov Hig Sister Pou

Twenty Three Vehicles Licensed In Kossuth County

Twenty three new cars and trucks were licensed in Kossuth county last week. The list of new owners includes Warren Bowman of Algona for a Studebaker pickup and Raymond A. Brandt of Bancroft for a Ford, with multiple residents of Algona and surrounding towns named for various makes including Pontiac, International, DeSoto, Hudson, Chevrolet, Chrysler and Plymouth.

Kossuth Studebaker Warren Bowman Algona Ford Raymond A. Brandt Bancroft Fred 5. Kent, Jr Harvey Larsen Armstrong H. Sharp Elmer E. Cook Pontiac H. Hall L. Li. Ritter Williams & Taylor Impl. Co Packard John M. Hamilton Isabelle M. Hauser Corwith International Irvington Paul Trenary Swea City Chrysler Chas. Patterson W. E. Wiemer Ledyard Plymouth Kenneth Percival Carl Schauberger

Ramsey Reforming A Roskamp Pastor Services Weekly

Ramsey reforming A Roskamp Pastor conducts regular Sunday and weekly services with elections in Ladies Aid and catechism. The annual meeting is set for next Tuesday January 13 at noon. Lake City youth Robert Fulkerson has been unconscious since August after a car crash. a fund via Lake City Graphic raised 218 dollars for his mother.

Ramsey Reformed A. Roskamp Ladies Aid Young Peoples Robert Fulkerson Lake City

Operation Santa Claus Held Up at Camp Carson Discharge

Vaughn Hoover spent 18 months in Korea and Cherub islands and arrived in Seattle December 19 for Operation Santa Claus. At Camp Carson separation center too many men delayed his discharge until December 27. he returned home Monday after Christmas. Pic Roger Hoover remains stationed in Germany. Boy Scouts meet January 5 under Scoutmaster Rey Albertson with several scouts present. Next meeting January 12 at 7 30 pm in the Methodist church fellowship hall. Scribe Craig Sathost.

Santa Claus Doan Pic Vaughan Hoover Korea Kore Cherub Islands Seattle Camp Carson Colorado Parcental Methodist Church Craig

Funeral rites for Mrs Matern 89 held at Wesley

Mrs Elizabeth Matern 89 died at her home southeast of Wesley on Saturday December 27. Funeral services were held Tuesday December 30 at St Joseph’s Catholic church in Wesley officiated by Rev L N Klein. She was born in Germany August 23 1863 and came to America with her family as a child. She married Michael Matern in 1898, who died in 1929, and they had many children and grandchildren. Burial followed at St Joseph’s Cemetery with six grandsons as pallbearers.

Wesley Elizabeth Matern St. Josephs Catholic Church L. N. Klein Deteased Germany Anton’ Lorenz America Wisconsin Michael M Matt Anna Kunz Martha Sherman Des Moines Emma Sherman Frank Matern Aberdeen Dak Ben Matern Meservey Vernerable Sr Hercula Snyder Nebraska Matern Michael Schrauth Reta Sherman-Ricke St. Josephs Cemetery

Girls County Basketball Tournament at Whittemore

The girls county basketball tournament arrives in Whittemore for a week of games starting Monday at 6 30 with Lakota vs Seneca and 7 45 Titanka vs Wesley. Second round matches and consolation and championship games follow across Thursday and Saturday. A newborn weighs two pounds six ounces born December 10 to Mr and Mrs Ed Bagby of Independence.

Ed Bagby Independence

Dress Finishes and Trimmings Training for Kossuth Clubs

Two dress schools with training on sewing finishes offered to Kossuth County ladies groups on January 13 in Lakota and January 16 in Algona. Eight delegates from each group may attend and later teach at their clubs. Sessions run 10:00 am to 3:30 pm with potluck lunch in Lakota. Miss Opal Roberson will teach with materials lists provided.

Kossuth Lakota Algona Opal Roberson Iowa State College Kossuth County E. State Street Swen Larson Hebron Township

Girl Sectional B B Tournament at Titonka January

The girls sectional basketball tournament will be played at Titonka on January 26 27 29 31. First games Monday include Crystal Lake vs Hayfield at 7 15 and Titonka vs Burt at 8 30. Tuesday Lakota vs Scanville and Thompson vs Woden. Thursday 7 15 winners meet and 8 30 another winner advances. Championship at 8 40 Saturday.

Titonka Crystal Lake Hayfield Burt TAS Lakota Scanville Thompson Woden Ikota~ Ie

Farm shops can trim costs for Kossuth farmers this winter

Kossuth County extension director John A. Burton says farms can cut depreciation and repair expenses by improving home shops. Even a basic setup with welders electric saws concrete floors heat good lighting and safe wiring boosts efficiency and protects investments on machinery and buildings.

Kossuth County John A. Burton Kossuth

Tolling of Bell Honors Deer Creek Pioneer Hans Hendrick

The Deer Creek community marked the death of Hans Hendrick with a bell toll by his brother Peder, longtime sexton of the London-Deer Creek church. Peder tolled 92 times to match his brother’s 92 years, the longest toll he has ever sounded.

Hans Hendrickson Deer Creek Peder London-Deer Creek

Mrs Will Spear Died After Long Illness At 50

Funeral services for Mrs. Will Spear nee Alice Harms were held Tuesday at the Ramsey Reformed Church with Rev. A Roskamp presiding. She was born November 20 1902 in Alden Iowa and died January 2 1953 after years of illness and asthma. Survived by husband William Spear three sons Robert James Wilbur two grandsons brother Johnnie Spear and Greta Mrs Robert Spear Pallbearers named Clarence Mechler Art Rike Ted Rike Martin Stecker Garbie Wibben William Stenzl Burt. Burial in Ramsey Cemetery.

Will Spear Ramsey Reformed Church A. Roskamp William Spear Ramsey Park Hospital Mason City Russell James Mildred Roger Robert Florence Spear Johnnie Spear German Valley Greta Robert Spear Titonia Spear Pers Suilférings Geeats Pan

Boys' County B B Tournament at Swea City

The boys county basketball tournament runs January 18 to 24 at Swea City gym. Opening games feature Titonka vs Lakota and Burt vs Swea City. Rounds continue Wednesday to Saturday with multiple crossovers and a consolation game Friday night and a county championship on Saturday.

Swea

Dosantel Lutheran H A Diers Pastor Schedule

Worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 9 30 am Ladies Aid and Mission Society meet Thursday Jan 8 at 1 30 pm Missionary education chairman asks books be returned Senior Choir rehearse Friday Jan 9 at 7 30 pm Confirmation instruction Saturday 9 am January 12 at 6 p m charts game with Woden Building Committee meets Tuesday Jan 13 at 7 pm

Dosantel Lutheran H. A Woden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Donald Budlong Trudy Toggweiler Miami, Fla Joe Tappers Steve Blows Dickinson, County Bethel Borchardt E. Fahrenholtz BOY Scout News Rey. Albertson Harold Boekelman Dick Hatten Allen Boyken Rodney Hansen Billy Albbas Richard‘ Hench Donald ‘Rippentrop Bobby Schram Ronald Hanna Girls County BB Seneca Titanka Grant Johnny Spear December Po Florence Willis Fort Knox Kentucky Camp Lee Virginia Camp Dayton Wash Johor Swea ‘City Algona B
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