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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1948

Page

5

Local School Week Highlights From Senior to First Grade

A pared report outlines weekly activities across grades from Senior to First. Topics include studies in Problems of Democracy, shorthand tests, literature, poetry, American History and Jeffersonian Democracy, typing progress, geography on manufacturing, English and world history instruction, and new teachers. The piece notes student achievements, birthdays, absences, and class newspaper reporting.

Milton Bacon Raleigh Robert Hobart Ringsted Bret Harte And Harris

Overseas Mike Dunn Delivers First Overseas Pups to Hawaii Firm

Malvern dog raiser Overseas Mike Dunn shipped two German shorthaired pups by air express to a Honolulu based firm. The move marks his first overseas order, signaling growth in his breeding business and relations with international buyers.

Mike Dunn Air Express Honolulu

Spanish Prisoner Swindle Warnings Ring From Postal Officials

Chief Inspector J J Doran warns of a revived Spanish Prisoner Swindle tied to Mexico. Letters claim a hidden treasure in a trunk at a US customhouse and seek payment to secure release. Typical sums cited range from 326000 to 385000, with instructions and fake clippings to lure victims.

J. J. Doran U. SB. Post Office Department Mexico Post Office Inspection Service U. S America

Harold Carlson Weds Marian Strock in Hartley Jan 17

Harold Carlson known as Carl Marlo the magician married Marian Jane Strock of Paulina in Hartley on Saturday January 17 in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Stanley A. Krushnitz. The bride wore a navy blue suit. the groom a light tan suit. They plan a honeymoon to Minnesota and will reside on a farm south of Titonka.

Harold Carlson Carl” Marlo Marian Jane Strock Paulina Hartley Stanley A. Krushnitz Minnesota Titonka

New Car List Drops to 14 in Kossuth County

A total of 13 new cars and one truck were licensed in Kossuth County last week. New owners include Chevrolet, Irvin L. Bathe of Armstrong, Edw. G. Hof of LaVerne, Jake Kockler of Swea City, I. J. Nemmers of Bancroft, H. L. Walsh of Lone Rock, Plymouth, Fred Christ of Lakota, C. H. Christensen of Wesley, Paul Ernst of Bode, Gifford Smith of Swea City, Chryster, Kenneth Hill of Wesley, Lincoln, W. L. Reynolds of Swea City, Nash, E. A. Sloper of Burt. Frazer: Henry Swalve of Lakota, Dodge truck: J. E. Ukena of Lakota.

Kossuth County Chevrolet Irvin L. Bathe Armstrong Edw. G. Hof Laverne Jake Kockler Swea City I. J. Nemmers Bancroft H. L. Walsh Lone Rock Plymouth Fred Christ Lakota C. H. Christensen Wesley Paul Ernst Bode Gifford Smith Chryster Kenneth Hill Lincoln W. L. Reynolds Nash E. A. Sloper Burt Frazer Henry Swalve Dodge Truck J. E. Ukena

Woden News Socials Mention Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Dale Rittenhouse Joan and Arlys spent Sunday at the Ernest i Giesking home. Mrs Fritz T Gerdes Betty and Barbara and Mr and Mrs Henry Gerdes were washing at the Ted Kode home at Ceylon Minnesota. Joan and Arlys Kay Ritenhouse were dinner guests at the Rev Kinsler home last Friday. Mrs Herman Buns and Mrs May Goslin were business visitors at Mason City last Friday.

Dale Rittenhouse Joan and Arlys Ernest i Giesking Fritz T, Gerdes Betty Barbara Henry Gerdes Ted Kode Ceylon Minn Joan Arlys Kay Ritenhouse

Valley Farmettes Meet With Amanda and Bruns

The Valley Farmettes met January 17 with Amanda and Troyce Bruns. Roll call praised perfect attendance as members answered with A Trip I Would Like to Take. The club funded two gardens for European Relief. Shirley Jean Ostermann spoke on Beverages and Valida Bruns demonstrated Why Have a Health Examination. Harriet Boeckholdt led posture exercises. They discussed organizing record books, played games, and enjoyed lunch served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Velida Bruns home at 10 am.

Valley Farmettes Amanda Troyce Bruns Valley Farmattes Anda Troyes Bruns European Relief Fund Shirley Jean Ostermann Valida Bruns Harriet Boeckholdt Velida Bruns

Immanuel Lutheran Girls Open CO Tournament Defeat

The Immanuel Lutheran girls dropped their opening CO tournament game. Divine services at 10:30 Sunday with Sunday School Biblia Class at 9:30. Luther League devotional meets 7:30. Ladies Aid and Mission Society gather Thursday at 1:30, Brotherhand at 7:30.

Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church Luther League Ladies Aid Mission Society Brotherhand

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice in Mrs John Pink Home

The regular monthly business meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary NOTIGH will be held at the Mrs John Pink home on Monday evening February 2 at 8 PM.

American Legion Auxiliary Notigh Mra John Pink Pam

Eisenbacher Weds Faurot in Wesley Church Ceremony

Jane Eisenbacher daughter of I A Eisenbacher of Wesley married Ben Faurot son of Webb Faurot Los Angeles in a double ring ceremony at St Joseph s Church Wesley Monday Jan 26 The bride wore white satin with English lace a pearl tiara and carried white gardenias and red roses Attendants were her sisters in pink and blue gowns A three course dinner followed at George s Cafe Algona. The bride attended local high school 1940 and has worked at Bank of America Los Angeles The groom a World War II veteran served 32 months in Europe and attends City College Los Angeles They will reside in Los Angeles next week.

Wesley Jane Eisenbacher I. A. Eisenbacher Ben Faurot Webb Faurot Los Angeles Linus Eisenbacher Alvord St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bertha Clarence Nelson Jake Strouth

Buffalo Boosters Hold All Day Meeting at Callies Home

The Buffalo Boosters 447 club met Saturday January 24 at Shar on Callies home with 10 members present. The project is Nutrition and demonstrations covered yeast breads and table setting. Members prepared a dinner including meat loaf carrots potatoes hot rolls and cookies and voted $3 for garden seeds to a European family. The meeting adjourned at 3 o’clock and next gathering is February 21 at Patty Schutter’s home.

Buffalo Boosters 447 Club Sharon Callies Carol Callies Catherine Orthel Orothy Dunmire Patty Schutter Shirley Callies

Methodist Church Schedule Adds Multiple Fellowship Events

Donald A. James presides over morning worship at 11 with Sunday School at 10 and choir practice on Wednesday evening. Junior Fellowship meets after school Monday at the parsonage, and Young Adult Fellowship gathers February 5 at 8 p.m. Also Doan church holds 10 a.m. worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, and WSOS on Thursday January 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs Rudolph Larson’s home.

DOAN WSOS Rudolph Larson

Good Hope Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Changes

The Good Hope Lutheran Church in Alfred led by Pastor Alfred Mardorf announces Worship Service at 10:30, Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30, a Thursday evening Sunday School teachers meeting at 7:30, a personal building committee meeting at the bank Friday at 7:30, and a Saturday Confirmation class from 9 to 3. Fuel shortage delays Ladies Aid Choir and Brotherhood meetings next week with no choir rehearsals until further notice.

Notic

Great Pianist at Algona P P A Concert Thursday

America's first humorist Henry Scott will appear in Algona Thursday evening February 6 at the high school auditorium under the Algona PTA. He blends swing classics and concert satire in a single program. Advance tickets are $1.50 for all ages with no reserved seats.

Algona P.P. Assn America Henry Scott Virtue Algona Parent-Teacher Association Scott

Ramsey Reformed Church Sunday Schedule

The Ramsey Reformed Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with Rev Henry Huenemann from Garner presiding. A regular monthly Mission Offering will be collected during the service. No evening service.

Ramsey Reformed Church Henry Huenemann Garner

Protect Peace by Acting Now Says Auxiliary

Mrs Thelma Higgins National Defense chairman of the Titanica unit of the American Legion Auxiliary urges all citizens to support universal military training. She warns delay risks war and says U S strength is essential for peace. Higgins cites polls showing limited public support but urges letters to Congress and action now.

Thelma Higgins National Defense Titanica American Legions Auxiliary Congress United States Num‘ber Erson American Legion and Auxiliary America Mrg

Cold Weather Causes Water Main Break Near K tonka Creamery

In a week of extreme cold and minimal snow the hardest hit area was near the K tonka creamery where a water main leaked. The frozen ground forced workers to use dynamite to break the crust while water was shut off.

K‘tonka Creamery

Wesley Farm Bureau Holds Regular Meeting Speaker Seifert

The Wesley Township Farm Bureau held its regular monthly meeting at the center school house with agriculture teacher Mr Seifert of Algona as speaker. Miss Alma Schultz of Algona spoke on the outlook for 1848. The committee served lunch.

Algona AG Wesley Farm BU Wesley Wesley Townahip Farm Bureau Center School House Seifert Alma Schultz Algona

Titonka and Lone Rock Split Narrowly in Twin Games

Titonka defeated Lone Rock 31 21 after a 38 21 loss in the twin bill. Titonka’s Bruns led with 21 points while Lone Rock’s Mitchell had 7, as Marlow scored 30 for Lone Rock in the girls game and Hagen 13 for Titonka.

Titanka Indians Lone Rock Gins Marlow Hagen Titonka Jean F Ringsdorf Wilson Isebrand Johnston Hagen Jean F. Oo Abbas Stockwell Beenken Prussman Boeckholdt Thacker Indians Bruns Mitchell Titonita Downs Young Bruns c Norland Gerdes Blanchard Thompson c Flaig Aia Dreyer Blancharg G . Jensen Rcs

Titus Observe 56th Wedding Anniversary in Wesley

Mr and Mrs E J Titus of Wesley quietly observed their 56th wedding anniversary at home on January 18. Their children and grandchildren attended the dinner and neighbors called in the afternoon. The Titus children include Wim Titus Mrs Oscar Johnson and Mrs John Smith Mrs Jesse Hill a niece of Algona was also reared by the couple.

E. J. Titus Wesley EB. J. Titus Wim. Titus Oscar Johnson John Smith Jesse Hill Algona Titus

Reformed Church North of Ackley Destroyed by Fire

A fire Monday afternoon destroyed the Washington Reformed Church about four miles north of Ackley, likely caused by a defective oil burner. Parishioners from Ackley and Dumont saved the building, while Rev. George Poppen preached elsewhere. Loss estimated at 80,000 including a 2,200 organ. other improvements last year valued at 6,000. Many Titonka residents affected due to local ties.

Washington Reformed Ackley Dumont George Poppen George Sonnenberg Titonka Poppen Ramsey Reformed Church

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