Titonka Fourth Grade Week of Tests and Birthdays
Fourth grade scholars wrote about semester tests with language and penmanship on Thursday and Friday. Beverly Ringsdorf and Pat McGuire celebrated birthdays on Tuesday and Wednesday with suckers and popcorn balls. Billy Albas moved to Blue Earth Minnesota on Friday and classmates surprised him with a new bun and ice cream bars before singing a farewell.
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Jo Ann Baade
Beverly Ringsdorf
Pat McGuire
Beverly
Pat
Billy Albas
Blue
Earth
Minn
Billy
Ben
New Year Open With Colder Readings In Record Cold
A weather summary lists December 1 to December 31 readings with highs from 9 to 40 and lows from -22 to 22. January 1 to January 6 show lows reaching -18 to -20 as days lengthen while cold snaps persist. The report notes several cloudy days in December and cites a trend of intensifying cold as winter moves on.
Ramsey Reformed A Pastor Roskamp
The Rev. Edw Bossenbroek will preach at 2 p.m. Sunday with no morning worship. Sunday School begins at 1 p.m. An annual meeting starts Thursday at 12 30 p.m. Weekly meetings follow the regular schedule. The Titanka Lions club will meet Thursday evening with luncheon at Ann Ida's cafe.
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Bossenbroek
Titanka Lions
Ann & Ida's
Lakota recalls old flowing well near Main Street
In Lakota a longtime resident recounts a 30 to 40 year old flowing well on the street near Main, used to water horses and supply an underground fire tank. Fire-fighting relied on a horse powered pump before a modern truck arrived, with locals amused and older residents recalling the memory.
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Lakota
Nce
Irving
Good Hope Lutheran Service and Events Notice
Divine Service at 10:30 with Sunday School at 9:30. Installation of church council during the service and budget offering. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday at 1:30. Confirmation instruction Saturday at 8:45. Choir rehearsal next Thursday at 7:45. Hawkeye Lutheran League federation General Board meets this Sunday at First Lutheran Church in Britt.
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Church Council
Women's Missionary
Society
Hawkeye Luther League Federation
First Lutheran Ehurch
Britt
Obituary of Mrs Reka Baade Dies at 81
Mrs Reka Baade born in Oldenburg Germany March 3 1689 emigrated to the US in 18 She married Fred Baader in 1891 and had five children In 1931 she moved to Titonia where she spent her remaining years She died January 4 at age 81 years 10 months and 29 days Survived by sons Fred Jr Dick Wim Baade daughter Sophie Hanson 31 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and other relatives
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Reka Baade
Wessex
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Diers
Christ Nordmeyer
Oldenburg
Germany
Jesus
Ui S.A
Wellsburg
Grundy County
Fred Baader
Wellaburg
Kossuth
German
Titonia
Titonka and Doan Methodist Church Notices
E Albertson minister leads Titonka and Doan choir with midweek fellowship study and plans for 40 attendees. Sunday services at 10 and morning worship, plus WSCS children session and Family Night January 17 featuring the film What Price Freedom. Belva Lockwood noted as the only woman to run for president. Buy it in Titonka.
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Methodist Church
E. Albertson
Titonka
Doain
WSCS
National Association of Manufacturers
Doan
Curfew Imposed on Titania Boys Basketball Team
The Titania gym introduces a 9 30 p m curfew for boys basketball with home departures by 10 p m on weekdays and 11 p m on Saturdays. Players must return promptly after games, aiming for conditioning before the tournament as coach and staff enforce the rule.
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Titania
Mehlan
Thiese
Reith
Gored farmer injured by mad bull at Tripoli farm
Gored Art Rieck, a Tripoli farmer, sustained serious injuries from a bull on his farm last week. The bull was described as mad and Rieck suffered injuries to his thighs and groin.
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Art Rieck
Tripoli
Mr. Rieck
Valley Farmerettes 4-H Club Christmas Dinner
The Valley Farmerettes held their Christmas dinner at leader Mrs H Plaisier home on December 27. A three course dinner was served. Members sang carols between courses and discussed club business. Twelve members attended with demonstrations on accurate measuring and milk beverages. Miss Mathie attended as a guest and gifts were exchanged after games.
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The
Valley Farmerettes
H. Plasier
Change in Time Milwaukee Train Brings Mail Changes
The Milwaukee train from Chicago will depart Titonka later, affecting Britt mail routes. East-of-Mason City mail will be trucked to Britt and westward, potentially improving morning on time delivery. Chicago mail now arriving in the afternoon may shift to the afternoon mail.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Wesley
Titonka
Britt
Mason City
Myrtle Creek Oregon letter recalls growth and local industry
Bob Clemans writes from Myrtle Creek Oregon detailing rapid population growth from 400 in 1940 to about 2000, a new plywood plant employing 400, Riddle wood industry, local mills, prunes and dryers, and upcoming plans to visit. He notes area newspapers expanding, family ties to The Dalles, and plans to buy a large house to host visitors while praising The Topic.
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Myrtle Creek
Oregon
Frank
Myrtle’ Creek
Riddle
John
Hazel Wilson
Dalles
Dad
Thera
Titanka
U.S
Harold Clarks
Bob Clemans
Rhodes Apts
Letter From Former Titonea Resident
A dated January 6 1951 letter from a former Titonea resident Wim Nelson to Mr Clark in Omaha Nebraska encloses a check for the great weekly. The writer suggests updating the address to 3025 North 53 street Omaha and notes an open winter with icy streets elsewhere. No other news is reported.
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Titonea
Omaha
Nebr
Clark
Great Weekly
North 53 Street
Nelson
Immanuel Lutheran Church Announces Officers Installations
Pastor Diers leads worship at 10:30 with election of new officers in service. John W. Boyken named second deacon and Irvin Giesking first trustee. Special collection for home expenses. Sunday School at 9:30. Confirmation instruction Saturday at 9 am.
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Immanuel Lutheran H. A. Diers
John W. Boyken
Irvin Giesking
Titonka hosts first game in new gym with Laverne
Friday night features girls and boys games between Titonka and Laverne high schools at the Buffalo Consolidated School gym. Titonka bands, flag ceremony, concessions, and yearbook previews added to the big evening. Admission 50c adults, 35c high school, 25c to 8th grade, free for younger children. Floor and bleachers to be completed in time.
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Buffalo Consolidated School
Titonka Indians
Squaws
Laverne High School
Titonka Girls
Laverne
Titonka
Avilvity Assn
Nwo
Pancake Feed Set for February 12 by Titania Chamber
Titania Chamber of Commerce schedules a community pancake feed all day February 12 at the skating rink with entertainment in the evening. A pancake maker will lead the event with local help in coffee and sausage, and plans to relocate a rodeo to Saddle Club grounds are discussed along with Indian Day entertainment.
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Titania Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Titania Saddle Club
Saddle Club
Herman Dreesman
George Sonnenberg
Fred Thacker
Frank Clark
Subscription for High School Annual Now On
The senior class of 1951 begins the 1950 1951 school annual subscription drive. The all school book includes at least one picture of every pupil and costs 175 dollars. Seniors must know by Friday January 12 how many copies are needed to budget expenses.
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Sponson
Mehlan
Pauline Milter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Titonka School
Irving Wortman
Good Hope Lutheran A. Mardorf
Reka Baada
Belva Lockwood
Carl Giesking JR
Ramsey. Reformed Church
Giesking
Dorothy Ubben
J. R. Schutier
TE Hutier
Richard Lindgren
Ida Grove
Bob” Clemans
Myrtle Creek, Obe
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