Local School Week Activities Highlight Student Work
Senior News reports on Shakespeare Macbeth study six weeks tests and new Home Economics course with floor plan drawings. Juniors study grammar American History typing economics and tests. Sophomores finish The Tale of Two Cities and unit on metals. Freshmen thank donor for walnut wood and plan furniture. Seventh and Sixth grades review for semester tests with student absences and new projects including magnetic crane geraniums and modernistic figures.
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Taat
U. S
Algo
American Literatura
Geog
Howard French
Highth
David ‘Adamson
Bonnie Carr
Priscilla Stockwell
Harry
Neal
Carol
Wanda
Gale
Merle
David
Sterling
Paul
Norma
Robert
Mary
Leona
Betty Ann DeWall
Woden Legion Auxiliary Holds January Meeting
The Woden Legion Auxiliary met Monday January 6 at the Legion hall. Claus Smith to pick up carpet rags for shipment to Knoxville. A Girl State candidate will be chosen in May with two of four finalists to attend Grinnell. Membership stood at 40 with 42 members in October. five new initiates listed. Lunch served by Mrs Henry Orthel and Mrs May Goslin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hilefson
Richard Hart
Dale Rapp
Clarence Bird
May Goslin
Henry Orthel
Normagene Gerdes
Wayne Keith Iowa farmer to speak on Europe trip
Burt farmer Wayne Keith will address the Parent-Teacher Association at the high school auditorium Monday January 19. He shares experiences from a five week European study trip with 21 Iowa farmers and will show about 800 minutes of photos. The program begins at 8 pm with pupil demonstrations and lunch served afterward for a small fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Keith
Burt Farmer
Europe
Iowa
Kieth
Parent-Teacher Association
Cwaa
Wesley Legion and Auxiliary Activities in January
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 8 in Wesley. Reported the Bth district birthday party at Knoxville in November with two hundred Auxiliary members providing entertainment and treats. A joint county Legion and Auxiliary meeting is planned for February 3 in the Legion hall with Luverne units assisting, followed by a February 12 unit meeting featuring an Americanism program and installation of new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
J.T. Meurer
Brother of John Bode Dies at Home in Ceylon Minnesota
Mr and Mrs John Bode received word that Neal Bode died suddenly at his home in Ceylon Minnesota on Sunday evening from a blood clot He had been in fair health prior to death Funeral service arrangements were incomplete earlier in the week
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Woden
John Bode
Neal Bode
Ceylon
Minn
Bode
Lone Rock boys edge Titonka in close doubleheader thriller
Titonka girls stumble early trailing Lone Rock 39 28 as Marlow for Lone Rock scores 27 points and Deona Johnston leads Titonka with 12. In the boys game Lone Rock rallies from a 10 3 start to beat Titonka 29 28 behind Downs 17 points and Norland late scores. Keith Young fouls out for Titonka.
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Titonka
Lone Rock
iLone Rock
Deona Johnston
Titonka Indians
Marlow
Hagen
Wilson
Johns Ton
Isebrand
Abbas
Beenken
Pruisman
Boeckholat
Behrands F
Ulburt
Flaig
Schmidt
Zwiefel G
Totais Osisscessiseneesrsenesinn
Lone Rock Boys
Indians
Keith Young
Amesbury
Allan Norland
Mitchell
Young
Bruns
Gerdes
Norland
Tegedeke
Dreyer
Fisig Thompson
Fenton
Open House Honoring Birthday of Jas Winter
Mr and Mrs W Denton will hold open house Friday afternoon and evening in honor of the birthday of Mrs Denton's father Jas Winter. Mr Winter requests that there be no presents.
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Jas
Mrs. W. 3
Denton
Wesley Wizards 4-H Girls Meet at Burdine Johnson Home
The Weasley Wizards 4-H girls met Saturday January 10 with Burdine Hansen, four teen members and five guests and their leader present. Roll call was answered with a New Years resolution. Harriet Beenken and Shirley Goetz demonstrated “Fruits for Breakfast” while Burdine Hanson spoke on “Daily Food Needs” and Carol Hanson organized games. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Weasley Wizards
Burdine Hansen
Harriet Beenken
Shirley Goetz
Burdine Hanson
Carol Hanson
Girls County B B Tournament Opens January 21
The girls county basketball tournament starts Wednesday January 21 with northern and southern brackets. South matches in Wea sey and north in Lakota, culminating in a Burt finals Saturday January 24. Junior high game precedes main event with Titonka versus Wesley.
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Weasley
Lakota
Burt
Titonka
Wesley
Mehlan
Wealey Je
Thurs
Whittemore
Laverne
Whittermore
At Burt
Methodists Plan For New Church Location
Interest grows in selecting a site for the new Methodist church. A building fund committee and trustees meet on Wednesday Jan 21 at 8 pm in the church basement to review possible sites. current favored option is to build on two lots of the parsonage property, requiring moving the parsonage. The site committee includes R L Krantz George Bonacker and D H James and members are invited to suggest locations near town center with good elevation and drainage sized 100 by 100 feet or more. If chosen and approved, an architect will be hired. about 20 144 82 dollars has been received toward the fund, ~40 percent of the goal. In other notes, Mrs J J Budlong celebrated a birthday and visited Roy Budlong for dinner with Mrs Donald Buffington Mrs Arthur J Budlong and Mrs Robert Budlong.
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James
New Methodist
Building Fund
Lota
R. L. Krantz
George Bonacker
D. H. James
Florence Willis Tells of Trip to Cleveland
Florence Willis recounts a December journey from Magon City with about 50 youths in a special car to Chicago and Cleveland. The group toured, registered at the Auditorium, attended a 14 000 seat conference, heard Dr Harold Case’s opening talk on Christ Above All, and participated in prayers, group singing, and fellowship activities.
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Florence Wiilis
Magon City
Maroustte
Iowa
Wisconsin
Chicago
Union Station
Parmalee
la Salle Street
Chicago Temple
Loop
Lake Shore Drive
Nickle Plate RR
Cleveland
Une
Cota
Harold C. Case
Christ
Jesus
Mexico
Oslo
Norway
Council of Bishops
Good Hope Lutheran Service and Activities Update
Good Hope Lutheran, Alfred Mardorf pastor, announces Divine Worship at 10:90 and Sunday School and Bible Class at 0:30 with installation of church officers. Special offering this Sunday. Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday Jan 16 at 7:30. Leader Grace Sietsema. Hostesses Mrs Chas Stroebel and Mrs A Mardorf. Confirmation class Saturday 3. Sunday School teachers staff meeting Tuesday Jan 20. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7:30.
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Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Qohurah
Alfred
Mardorf
Women's Missionary Society
Tople
Grace Sietsema
Chas. Stroebel
A. Mardorf
Ramsey Reformed Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday School at 1 30 worship service at 2 30 with Rev Senne of Buffalo Center in charge Baptismal service at this time No evening service
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Ramsey, Reformed Church
Rev. Senne
Buffalo Center
Claus Daniels Burt Celebrate Silver Wedding
Silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Claus Daniels of Burt observed on Saturday January 10 with many relatives attending including four of five children. Donald Daniels unable to attend due to Navy discharge. Lena Krominga related by marriage. Lunch served. angel food cake baked by Mrs Andy Krominga. Relative list includes Krominga and Miller families.
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Claus Daniels
Burt
Donald
Navy
Omaha
Lena Krominga
Amos Krominga
Daniels
Andy Krominga
Reinder Krominga
Amos Krominga Jr
Roger
Paul
Diane
Mra
Ray Welp
Irvin
Glen
Marie
Dennis
Sandra
Raymond Krominga
Marsha
Gene Krominga
Russell Krominga
Harlan
Glen Miller
Celine
Henry Harris
Donald Daniels
Liakota
Naomi Holland and Virgil Isebrand Woden Marriage
The marriage of Naomi Holland daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Holland to Virgil Isebrand son of Mr and Mrs Henry Isebrand occurred last Friday evening Jan 8 at Grant Lutheran Church with Rev H J Knopley officiating. The ceremony drew a large crowd and included an address and two solos by Rev Phillip Hanson. Attendants were Richard Thompson and Delores Knoestler bridesmaids from Mason City, with ushers Jerry Holland and Vernon Swingen. Afterward refreshments were served in the church parlors. The couple will reside in Woden where Isebrand is employed.
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Naomi Holland
Virgil Isebrand
Woden
Kenneth Holland
Henry Isebrand
Grant Lutheran Church
H. J. Knopley
Phillip Hanson
Richard Thompson
Buffalo Center
Raymond Spear
Titanica
Ostella Burtis
Delores Knoestler
Mason City
Jerry Holland
Vernon Swingen
Isebrand
Christmas Activities Finance Report 1947 Details Donations and Expenses
Sixty three Titanka business people donated $808.80 to the Christmas activities program with $92.82 carried over from last year, totaling $201.32. Expenses for lights, decorations, Tyke Theatre show, Harold's Roller Rink skating, and children's treats totaled $578.82, leaving $412.50 in the hands of treasurer J. L. Intermill to be held for future events. Expenditures include Glen Miller lights and wire $308.65, Filmore Nursery festooning 63.00, Callies Bros. candy 24.38, Tyke Theatre show 20.00, Intermill peanuts candy 28.00, Harold Miller skating 15.00, George Bonacker 28.56, Glen Miller Hang Tights scene atin 83.23. donor list includes Farmers Elevator, Titanka Savings Bank, J. R. Schutter, Albert Davis, Callies Bros., Schutter Cafe, Buck & Bud, and many others.
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Titanica Husiness
Tyke Theatre
Harold's
J. L. Intermill
Glen Miller
Ughts and Wire
Filmore Nursery
Callies Bros
Intermill
Herold Miller
George Bonacker
Farmers Elevator
Titanka Savings Bank
J. R. Schutter
van Kuchenreuther
LG. Intermit
Albert Davis
Schutter Cafe
Buck & Bud
N. Kiel Implement Co
Boyken Insurance Agency
W. J. Denton
Frank Fisher
W. F. Hamstreet
Art Hench
Swan Furniture Beed Hardware
al Young & Son
Senus ‘Isebrand
John Tjarks
John Tsebrand
Higgins Cafe
Menno Full
Farmers Co.Op
Oi] Co
Schram Bros
Krantz & Son
Titonka Telephone Co
Methodist Church activities and services schedule
Donald H. James pastor announces morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10. Choir practice Wednesday at 9, Young Adult fellowship Thursday January 15 at the Boekelman home. Doan and Titonka Doan events list services and youth meetings with dates, WSOS, and building fund discussions.
Wesley Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Joint Installation
Wesley and Rebekah lodges held a joint installation of officers last Monday night. Mrs Emma Martinek district deputy installed for the Rebekahs and Curtis Benskin served as Installing officer for the Odd Fellows. A child of Mr and Mrs Ary Rickless was taken to a Mason City hospital Monday evening with pneumonia threats but improved the following day.
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Wesley Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Wesley
Rebekah
Emma Martinek
Curtis Benskin
Odd Fellows
Ary Rickless
Mason City
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Woden Legion Auxiliary
T. A
Wesley Legion and Auxiliary Activities
Dick Gordon
Downs
Minnesota
Jay Graham
Orlo Zwiefel
Elwood
Verle
Happy” Nelson
Henry Nelson
Hoya
Wesley Wizards
Burdine Johnson
Girls County
Methodists
J. J. Budlong
Roy
Donald Buffington
Arthur J. Budlong
Robert Budlong
Florence Willis
Fred Hagen
Seneca
Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Heiko Boekelman
Wsos Cholea
Building Fund Committee
Board of Trustees
Doan
Garner Methodist Church
Algona
Strohl
Des Moines
Christian Education
Youth Fellowship
Roger Buffington
WSOS
Rudolph Larson
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