Activities of Titonka School for Past Week
Kindergarten notes celebrate a fun week with tests, reading sessions, and penny saving quotes. First graders heard Betsy by Carolyn Haywood, drew coal handling pictures, and praised attendance. Fourth grade reviews for tests, finishes science, and practices math tables. Fifth grade endured semeste r tests and split into groups for aid, with birthday treats. Seventh grade assembles maps, pensmanship samples, and watches a timber video. Sophomores study for tests, elect a new treasurer Noseta Trunkhill, plan cooking next term, and note some class moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Franklin
Mra
Nelson
Mrz
Betsy
Carolyn Haywood
Bam
Arthur
Thelma
Jimmy R
David I
Mike
Linda
Gregory
Diane
Jimmy N
Ellen
Foerth
Tast
David Willemssen
Dennis Rike
Billy Abbas
Cora Belle Stecker
Larry Johnson
Algona
Titonka
Noseta Trunkhill
Joyce McGuire
Truth Boyken
Titanica Indians Upset Armstrong In Overtime Thriller
The Titanica Indians upset conference leaders Armstrong 44 42 in overtime as Kent Hoover and Greshem Roskamp led with key baskets and free throws. Armstrong led 15-4 early, but Indiana fought back to force OT, then Kenny Leats sealed the win with perfect free throws. The Indians finished conference play 6 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica ‘Indians
Armstrong
Greshem Roskamp
Kent Hoover
Indiana
Armstrong Boy
Kenny Leats
Indians
Lakota
Roskamp
Hoover
Tyke
Betty Miller
Thelma Ullmann
Rita Miller
Darlene Callies
Marilyn Callies
Geraldine Ullmann
Geraldine Ulmann
Titanka Boys
Areatepee
Titonka
Evangelical Free Church at Wesley Holds Annual Meeting
The Evangelical Free Church at Wesley held its annual meeting on Jan 11. Ole K. Flom resigned after 42 years as chairman, with Lester Larigon elected as successor. Anna Flom served as secretary, Carl Starjquist as treasurer, George Seaberg as assistant, and a board of trustees including Henry Swanson, Clifford Carlson. Deacon Marlon Paulson, Alvin Larson, Alvin Swanson, and Ray Carlson were ushers. George Seaberg directed Sunday School with Anna and Ethel Flom as pianists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Evangelical Free Church
Ole K. Flom
Lester Larigon
Anna Flom
Carl Starjquist
George Seaberg
Henry Swanson
Clifford Carlson
Marlon Paulson
Alvin Larson
Alvin Swanson
Ray Carlson
Geo. Seaberg
jAnna
Ethel Flom
Miss Tegtmeyer and L A Swanson Married at Woden
Frances Marion Tegtmeyer daughter of Carl Tegtmeyer of Woden wed Lawrence A Swanson son of M A Swanson of Buena Vista Colorado at Woden Lutheran Church in a candle light ceremony. Bride wore a street length dress with a pearl necklace and rose corsage. Reception at parents home followed by three tiered cake. They will reside in Alameda California where he serves in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Frances Marion Tegtmeyer
Carl Tegtmeyer
Lawrence A. Swanson
M. A. Swanson
Buena Vista
Colo
Woden Lutheran Church
E. R. Sommerfeld
Arnold Gerdis
Algona
Kenneth Tegtmeyer
Doreen Tegtmeyer
Patricia Larson
Vern Mathison
Chris Schmid
Henry Isebrandt
William Gerdes
Colorado
Alameda
Calif
Navy
Clear Lake
Violets in Bloom Parade by Linden Resident
Mrs De Neus notes violets blooming in Linden Washington as she writes in January 1954. She praises neighbors and friends, mentions 89 years in Washington, and shares concerns about veterans and government benefits. The letter reflects local life, community ties, and public sentiment on taxpayer fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Wash
Dorothy Wilson
Titanka
Washington
Teebrands
Meyers
Bartletts
Louis Harm Kettwich
Franzens
Elizabeth de Neuf
Vv. F. W
H. V. Andrews
Ramsey Reformed Pastor Roskamp Sunday Schedule
A. Roskamp, pastor, outlines weekly church services with Sunday School at 10:30 am and worship at 7:30 pm. Regular meetings occur at the usual times, following the Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed
A. Roskamp
Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club Meeting Recap
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club met at Lalonnie Hill’s home. Members and leaders demonstrated and cooked breakfast eggs including omelets and scrambled eggs. The next meeting is at Carol Dunmire’s home on February 20 with a photo of a good breakfast and one muffin to share. A lunch was served by Lalonnie and her mother. reporter Corinne Zwietel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boosters
Lalonnie Hill
Patty
Kathy Willis
Sylvia Eden
Jane Amesbury
Darlene Callies
Virginia Fritz
Lalonnie Hil
Marlyn Peterson
Carol Dunmire
Marie Gigler
Patty Willis
Marion Meyer
Lalonnie
Corinne Zwietel
Methodist MYF Plans Sunday Calls On Shut-Ins
Sunday night the Methodist Youth Fellowship decided to visit shut ins. The lesson was Youth Are Serving. Eighteen members attended besides Mr and Mrs Keil. Patsy Korte and Myrtle Akkerman led worship, Darlene Callies and Carol Dunmire assisted with lunch. Norman Gordis led recreation.
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Methodist
MYF
Shutins
Mrs. Keil
Patsy Korte
Myrtle Akkerman
Darlene Callies
Carol Dunmire
Lundh
Norman Gordis
Semester Ends as Report Cards Near
The first semester ended January 15 and report cards go home January 20. The half year review guides goals and improvements for the second half. Basic Skills Tests for grades 3-8 were given. results help teachers gauge student achievement beyond report cards. A parent teacher conference may follow to address needed extra work. County tournament finals set for Titonka on January 23. Methodist circles meet January 27 with varied hosting and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ww. Truesdell
Titonka
Windmill Dismantling Advances in Town Conversion
A crew dismantled windmills and hauled them into town for conversion work. Fifty five man hours have been logged with good cooperation. More disassembly and reconstruction remain. Helpers may contact Howard Andrews or Dr John Woods. Thanks to George Anderson George Bockelman Dr Tohn Woodss Fay Huber Don Bentele Dr J K Hill and Herb Klasse for past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Howard Andrews
John Woods
George Anderson
George Bockelman
Tohn Woodss
Fay Huber
Don Bentele
J. K. Hill
Herb Klasse
Meeting on Relative School Building Needs
A meeting in the school lunch room on Wednesday January 13 drew about 50 representatives from local groups to discuss future enrollment growth building costs and financing a building program. Key points covered include projected kindergarten through sixth grade enrollments need for classrooms labs and a bus house, trends in brick single story construction 30x30 foot rooms and dual lighting, heating capacity limits, current bond and tax implications, and a proposed citizens committee led by the P T A to survey needs and guide procedures with a further update slated for January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunt
W. P. Truesdell
Kindgarten
Board of Education
P-T. A
Portland Princesses Hold Regular Meeting
The January Portland Princesses gathered at Judy Marlow’s home with eight members present. A previous committee reported on spreading Christmas cheer while Sheryl Smith spoke on Buying and Storing Fruit. Ellen Stewart gave a nutrition talk on Why Fruit Is Important at Breakfast. A Cooked Meal demonstration was led by Ar dith Schutter and Lorna Tjaden. Mary Lou Presthus and Judy Marlow organized recreation. A bake sale was planned and lunch was provided by Mrs Marlow and Judy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Mary Lou Presthus
Judy Marlow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Titonka School
Art W. Boyken
Edward Boyken
Wm. Boyken
Mary Ann Nordman
Missal
Lakota Armstrong
Kromingat Hofmann “Potals
Dt Armatrong
Peterson
Fetters Jones
Hoffmeyer
Schultz White
Sabinae Schwartz
Kingston ‘Armstrong
Cheever
Thiesfield Cassem Porter Quested
Reahead Schratber
Titonka Boys
Folkerts Loats
Hofmann Nort and
Krominga
Jk Maughan
Gua Farrow
Hagadorn Peterson Domonbush Rippentrop ‘Karels
Miss Tegtmeyer
L.A. Swanson
Alice Buffington
Walter Vining
Osage
Bradford Butttington
Dicky
Jane
Ray E
Hansen
Leo Orthel
Pat
Ray Jr
Orval Buttington
Sandra
Sharon
Crystal Lake
Ross Buffington
Buttington
Donald Buffington
Forest City
Thomas Loats
Zella Haakensen
Seattle
Faye
Winnebago
Minn
Vining
Haakensens
Devorah
Win. Schram
Maurice Keil
Clarence Schutter
John Rippetrop
Ruth Girele
Wilbur Schram
C. F. Callies
A. Neeland
Loyal Gingrich
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