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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

5

Weiners Home From Month Trip to California

Mrs Lewis Helime Weiner reports a cross country vacation visiting Kansas City Oklahoma Barstow Winslow Arizona Santa Fe Los Angeles and San Jose with relatives in LA and Chico, stops at Meteor Crater and Winchester Mystery House, describes elevations deer sightings and a rain flood while noting photos taken and people met along the way.

Lev Ellsworth Gracie Jett Titonka Kansas City Kansas Oklahoma Barstow Indiana Wo, Stafford Oklahoma City Santa Fe West Museum Pulsworth Hogans Viola Titanka Winslow Arizona Flagstaff and Holbrook Los Angeles Lois Lee Davis Lee Trainon Horace Heidt Davises Downsy Hose Plumb Claude Hess Ciitford Mation Heithert Hathway Nistor Curwick Cal. Williamrea cWe Santa Maria Santa Cruz San Jose Calif Chas. Benton Winchester Winchester Rifle Carson City Yosemite Sacramento Fenealt Lake Harrisburg Pearl Stee Fe Baltore Des Moines Old Ie Bridger Wyoming Pony

Conservation lessons learned at Mitigwa camp

A four H conservation camp at Mitigwa introduced the American conservation pledge and explored soil, water, forests, and wildlife. Sessions covered fish such as bass and walleye, birds including indigo bunting and warbler, and geology with erosion notes. Led by Robert Mooman, Merle Jones, and Leo Thomas, the week emphasized youth involvement in preserving natural resources.

Sharon Callies America Mitigwa Kossuth Robert Mooman Iowa State College Iowa Lakes Merle Jones Ledges State Park Leo Thomas Mississippi

Good Hope Lutheran Church notices and events

Divine service at 10 am and Sunday School at 9 am with a special offering for Lutheran Children’s Home. Brotherhood meets Thursday evening July 6 at 8. Town District Brotherhood convention report by local delegate. Hosts Arnold Brandt Martin Brandt C H Brandt. Ladies clean parish floor Friday at 1. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday July 12 at 2 with hostesses Mrs Arthur Boyken Mrs Wm Fritz Mrs John Johnson Mrs George Jesse.

Brotherhood Arnold Brandt Martin Brandt C. H. Brandt Ladies Aid Arthur Boyken Wm, Fritz John Johnson George Jesse

Breaks Back William Erhvoelt Near Williamsburg

A 15 year old youth named William Erhvoelt near Williamsburg sustained a broken back when a wagon separated from its towing tractor and overturned. He was hospitalized in Iowa City. nearby incident reports a bee causing a car accident near Waverly involving Bee Joe Hillison of Linois and his family. Drive carefully.

William Erhvoelt Williamsburg Iowa City Joe Hillison Linois Waverly Hillison

County Attorney McNertney to Talk at Chamber of Commerce

County Attorney H. J. McNertney will be the chief speaker at the Titanic Chamber of Commerce meeting next Monday evening. A representative of the Iowa Road Building Company will explain asphalt surfacing systems used on roads they are building. Buffalo Center streets have seen such surfacing, offering Titans a chance to view work and consider similar projects here. A film on the auto industry will be shown and lunch will follow with Cliff Krantz, John Stott, and Sophus Nelson serving.

H. J. McNertney Titanics Chamber of Commerce Iowa Road Building Company Buffalo Center Titanka Cliff Krantz John Stott Sophus Nelson

Immanuel Lutheran Service Marking Pastor’s 25th Anniversary

Fifth sunday after Trinity services at 10 with Sunday school at 9. Observance of the twenty fifth anniversary of Pastor Wm Plant’s ordination and his twenty fifth anniversary with his wife at 2 30 led by neighbor pastors. Waltham and Austin congregations represented. Offering for Lutheran Children's Home Waverly. Thursday July 6 Ladies Aid and Mission Society 1 30. Monday July 10 congregation meeting at 8 pm to discuss calling a new pastor.

Waltham and Austin Minn Waverly Ladies Aid and Mission Society

Funny clowns lifesavers for rodeo riders featured

Titonia readers will see Circle P Rodeo clown Don Smithers known as Lame Brain perform at the August 13 14 and 15 rodeo. He distracts animals to protect riders and entertain crowds with a trained donkey and a bull chariot act amid a lineup of features to keep the show moving smoothly.

Titonia Don Smithers Rodeo Arena Lame Brain Circle P Rodeo Clown Smithers

Pastor Accepts Zion Congregation Post Near LaPorte City

After nine years, the present pastor will move to Zion Jubilee near LaPorte City and be installed Sunday August 6. An Iowa District officer will lead the meeting. There is no service or Sunday School on Sunday July 16 while the pastor is on vacation in Hanover Ontario. Regular services and Sunday School resume Sunday July 23 at the usual hours.

Zion Jubilee LaPorte City Iowa Hanover Ontario

Lavonne McColley Weds Billie Copas in June Wedding

On Friday night June 30 at the J J McColley home LaVonne Joann McColley and Billie Lee Copas exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony by Brother Kern of Free Gospel Burt. Attendants included Elsie Hint and Mrs Clifton Copas. A reception for about 50 followed. the couple will live in Winthrop Minnesota.

O’lock J. J. McColley LaVonne Joann MidColley Bille Lee Copas Joe Copas Britt Brother Kern Free Gospel Church Burt Kenny Watson Marlin Aydson Miss Elsie Hint Titonica Clifton Copas Algona Maid of ‘Honor Hen Netwon Covern Linda Nelson Linda

Northern pike record at Spirit Lake and local wildlife note

Whopper Don Hammers of Glenwood holds the Spirit Lake record for the largest northern pike at 15 pounds 15 ounces and 45 inches. Fox Buster a collie owned by the Albert Boysen family near Wapello killed a notably marked fox with a pure white rear foot. Centennial at Delta reports Mrs Mary Fisher observing her 100th anniversary born June 15 1850 in Scotland and arriving in the U S a year later, recalling a log cabin childhood in Wisconsin with frequent Indigenous visitors.

Don Hammers Glenwood Spirit Lake Albert Boysen Wapello Delta Mary Fisher Scotland Wisconsin Fisher

Methodist Church Young Adults Plan Meeting At Reynolds Home

The Young Adults meet at Florence and Robert Reynolds home this Thursday at 2 p.m. Sunday School and church occur at regular hours next Sunday. Members invited to a pot-luck after church followed by an official board meeting to outline plans for the new year. Committees to report. Camp Methoji starts next Sunday and a carload will be taken for the week. See the pastor if going. Good Will truck arrives Thursday July 6.

Methodist Church J. E. Albertson Florence Robert Reynolds Doan

Cecil Johnston Dies of Heart Attack While Working

Cecil Johnston Rock Island section foreman died Friday afternoon after suffering a heart attack while mowing weeds. Funeral at Titonka Methodist Church officiated by Rev J B Albertson. Burial in Union Cemetery Iowa Falls. He was born January 28 1903 in Maquoketa Iowa and survived by wife Jeanne Stubbs and five children plus mother brother and grandchildren.

Cecil Johnston Rock Island Methodist Church Titonka J. B. Albertson Union Cemetery Iowa Falls Eilert D. Bay Ken Elmer Gerdes Onville Hickok John Klunker Hayfield Hanm Huisman Bufffalo Center George Pearson Lakets Cecil Burton Johnston R. D. Johnston Maquoketa Iowa Manley Mr. Johnston Jeanne Stubbs Marvin Edward Wallace Edwin Deona Ruth Dwight Simpson Carol Jean Karen Faye Johnston I. L. Bruce Arthur Bruce Springfield

Last Rites Held For Mrs Vincent Doughan Wesley

Funeral service for Mrs Vincent Doughan 45 died of a cerebral hemorrhage on Monday at St Ann hospital. Rev L N Klein led mass at St Josephs. Survived by husband three children Nancy Roger Stephen her father Charles Lawler sisters and brothers. Burial at St Josephs Cemetery with pallbearers named.

Vincent Doughan Wesley Vincent Doughan St. Ann Hospital St. Josephs Catholic Church L. N. Klein Margaret Mary Lawler Crystal Lake Charles Lawler Vincent Daughan Sacred Heart Woden Daughan Britt High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Hancock County Nancy Roger Stephen Minneapolis Everett Rush City Minn Vera Genevieve Howard Freehl Detroit Wm. Gordon Flint Mich St. Josephs Cemetery Alfred Erdman Tom Forburger Harry Quinn John Muehe J. M. Kunz Henry Orthel

Four Local Girls Embark on Extensive Westward Trip

Florence and Evelyn Schutter Margarette Franzen and Doloris Welhousen leave for a 3 1/2 week tour visiting New Mexico Arizona Nevada Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle then a British Columbia to Nansing cruise Victoria and Catalina Islands before returning through Oregon Idaho and Salt Lake City Deloris will enter Latota second grade next year Florence will teach at Grover in a multi grade music history health and spelling program Evelyn and Margarette stay at home with their parents.

Florence Evelyn Schutter Margarette Franzen Doloris Welhousen New Mexico Arizona Nevada Los Angeles San Franisisco Portland Seattle British Columbia Nansing B. C Victoria Catalina Islands Oregon Idaho Salt Lake City Deloris Latota Grover Evelyn Mangarette

Evelyn Beenken Dick DeVries Wed in Ramsey Church

Evelyn Beenken Dick DeVries married Dick DeVries at Ramsey Reformed Church with Rev. A. Roskamp officiating. The ceremony featured floral decorations, organ music, and a reception for 270 guests. Bride wore sheer nylon gown with lace train and carried a white Bible. Ruth Wilson served as matron of honor. multiple bridesmaids, flower girls, and ushers participated. The couple will reside in Buffalo Center after a honeymoon.

A. Roskamp Evelyn Dick Beenken Dick DeVries Bob DeVries Sr Buffalo Center Ramsey Reformed Church Thelma Penning Dorothy Harman Jack DeVries Ruth Wilson Elsie Stroebel Lakota Ronnie DeVries Enwin Beenken Charlie DeVries Richard Beenken Billy Becker Dale Larson Elmore Pearl Oleson Bufffalo Center God Gloriana Tjarks Henry Plaster Titonka High School Waldorf College Buffalo Center School Armed Forces Korea

Gus Richter Dies at 70 in Algona Funeral Thursday

Gus Richter, 70, died Tuesday morning in Algona. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Swan Funeral Home.

Gus Richter Algona Swan Funeral Home

Turn in old blue and gold band uniforms

The notice requests all old blue and gold band uniforms be turned in to Secretary Band Mothers Barbara Ripgen Trap for collection.

Barbara Ripgentrap

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