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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

3

Summer program continues with activity across week

The calendar covers June to July 4 with baseball and softball results for Titonka Bancroft and Wesley youth, including Titonka Peewees Midgets and girls softball scores. It lists player names and positions, score by innings, and daily Red Cross swimming and recreation activities for students from grades 1-12.

Wesley Peanuts Thonka Peanuts Bancroft Peewees Titonka Donna Beenken Trudy Bess Sharon Rippentrop Gayle Sloper Wesley Titonka Peanuts Bruce Ackerman Woel Krantz Harlan DeWail Teddy Stecker Mark Boyken Butch Gerdis Jimmy Rippentrop Elaine DeGolia Westey Titonka Titonka Peewees Bancroft H. Rodney Gary Heed Titonia Midgets Clinton Asche Darrel Wibben Ss O Mike Nelson Wendell Schutter Dick Hench Gary Sleper Dick Hatten Owerg Krantz John Cortes David Smith Titanka A.M. Red Cross Selow A.M Red Cross P.M

Ramsey Reformed Church Services and Communion

On Sunday July 16 the Ramsey Reformed Church held Sunday School at 9:30 with Bible classes, morning worship at 10:30 and evening worship at 8:00 led by Rev. LeRoy Louis who will administer Holy Communion and Mission Offering on Sunday July 17. A thick plant cover can sharply cut water runoff and halt soil erosion.

Ramsey Reformed Church LeRoy Louis Mission

Softball Games On Deck Friday Evening

Friday July schedule lists Britt facing Christian Reformed and Ramsey meeting Good Hope at 8 00 p m. Local teams compete in a brief slate with two games on the docket.

Bancroft Titonka Couple Weds in June 1955 Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Rose Emerald Cordes of Titonka and William B Karels of Bancroft took place June 14 1955 at Ramsey Reformed Church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Ralph Cordes with Rev Elder Smith assisting. The bride wore Italian satin with Chantilly lace and a tulle overskirt and carried American beauty roses. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Elbert Smith and bridesmaids Miss Mary Ann Bartlett and Miss Alice Karels. Groomsmen included Albert Karels and ushers Otto Karels and Kenneth Cordes. The reception followed at the church parlors with music and prayers, and a luncheon served by neighbor ladies. The couple's backgrounds and education are noted.

Ramsey Reformed Church Rose Emerald Cordes John Cordes Titonka William B. Karels John Karels Bancroft Ralph Cordes Sioux Falls Elder Smith Dumont Bertha Tallar Elbert Smith Mary Ann Bartlett Albert Lea, Minn Alice Karels Merrita Smith Kenneth Cordes Albert Karels Otto Karels Douglas Karels Cecil Heyer Arnold Karels John Smith Lila Heyes Mrs Victor Vriesen Ledyard Orlo Jane Andersen Miss Andersen Dawn Donna Beenken Don Malthaus Ben Geerdes Buffalo Center Irene Karels Lake Crystal Minn Leroy Beenken Mason City Dorothy Penning Mildred Cordes Frances Karels Minnie Boeckholt Titonka High School

Youth Attend Camp Quest for Intermediates

A group of youths from Titonka and Doan Methodist Churches attended Camp Quest at the Methodist Camp Grounds near Lake Okoboji Spirit Lake. Participants included Phillip Asa Marilyn Akkerman LaVaughn Akker man Kenneth Carlson George Cunningham and others. The theme was Exploring the Bible with sessions in Music Missions Church Recreation and Worship. Cottage counselors Mary Budlong Edith Budlong and Rev. Max Goldman guided two cottages and teaching staff also included a Rev. Max Goldman.

Titonka Doan Camp Quest Methodist West Lake Okoboji Spirit Lake Phillip Asa Marilyn Akkerman LaVaughn Akkerman Kenneth Carlson George Cunningham Kenneth Hansen Rodney Hansen Sandra Gartner Barry Hill Larry Hill Margaret McDonald Marianne Rippentrop Judith Mehlan Jimmie Sparks Douglas Swan Rob Schram Patty Wills Quest Mary Budlong Edith Budlong Max Goldman

Brownie Scouts Enjoy Day Camp and Farewell

The Brownie Scouts wrapped up the year with Day Camp at Call Park on Monday through Wednesday and at Wesley Swimming Pool and Park on Thursday. The closing program featured a family pot luck and campfire songs. Thanks go to Judy Mehlan and Sandra Garnier and the helping mothers. No meetings until August first Tuesday to mark the troop's fourth birthday, founded in August 1951.

Call Park Wesley Judy Mehlan Sandra Gariner

Bancroft Couple Return After Week-Long Wedding Trip

A Bancroft couple, both former Bancroft High School students, tied their wedding knot and after a week long wedding trip are now at home at 1 Bancroft. He served in the Korean War and is currently employed in engineering and drainage work. The couple received many beautiful gifts during celebrations.

Bancroft High School Bancroft

Alton Limberg Weds Elmore Young Lady

A June 12 wedding at St. John's Lutheran Elmore Minnesota joined Shirlee Ann Madetzke and Alton H Limberg in a double ring ceremony. Rev Eiferl of Blue Earth read the service as guests and family filled a pink and white decorated church. The couple will reside in Waverly Iowa where Limberg will continue college work.

Mahkato Teachers College Blue Earth Minnesota Limberg Buffalo Center Wartburg College Waverly Buffalo Center Tribune

Good Hope Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Events

Good Hope Lutheran Church lists Sunday School Bible Class at 10 am and church service with an offering for Lutheran Children's Home at Waverly. Junior Mission Band rally at Corwith and Luther League at the church parlors hosted by Truden, Van Hove and Welhousen families. Wednesday July 6 Ladies Aid at 2 pm hosted by Redenius Harms and Fol kert Stecker. Thursday July 7 Junior Choir rehearsal 7:30 pm. Friday July 8 softball games Brill vs Christian Reformed 8 pm and Ramsey vs Good Hope 9 10 pm. Tuesday July 12 Brotherhood meeting 8 pm with Edwin Scheer as guest speaker. hosts Herman Welhausen Vernon Wenger Harm Wibben.

Good. Hope Lutheran B. Hy John K. Harms Henry Harms Folkert’ Stecker Brill Christian Reformed Ramsey Good Hope Brotherhood Edwin Scheer Iowa District Brotherhood Herman Welhausen Vernon Wenger Harm Wibben

Titonka Doan Parish Methodist Church Schedule July 1955

Max E Goldman minister announces Titonka Doan Parish church activities for July through August including worship services at Titonka 8 30 p m and 9 40 a m church school youth programs at 4 00 p m 7 00 p m and Doan 9 00 a m 9 45 a m worship church school. Choir rehearsal July 7 at Titonka 8 00 p m and a meeting of post high school unmarried youth.

Titonka-Doan Methodist Church Max. E. Goldman Titonka Doan

One Vacancy Remains On Woden School Staff

Woden school for the coming year lists a single vacancy for a high school English teacher. The faculty includes Supt. J. R. Wisdale, principal H. H. Howelson, coach Jim Hutchinson, Ted Dun mire, and several grade teachers. Irvin Johnson serves as custodian and two hot lunch cooks are Dora Pihl and Clara Smith. Bus drivers are Irvin Johnson, J. C. Helm, and LaVerne Smith.

WODEN Woden School J. R. Wisdale H. H. Howelson New Hartford Jim Hutchinson Ted Dunmire Olive Charlson Thompson Alice Haugen Margery Goetz Homer Dow Virginia ‘Tisdale Irvin Johnson Dora Pihl Clara Smith J. C. Helm LaVerne Smith

Baby Portraits at Gamble Store Feature

The Waltz Studios of Des Moines will photograph children free of charge at the Gamble Store between 10 am and 5 pm as part of a Citizens of Tomorrow feature. No subscription or purchase required. prints available by arrangement with the studio representative.

Ross Cisangde Waltz Studios Des Moines Studia

Postponed American Legion Auxiliary Meet Monday

The postponed business meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held Monday evening at Irene Petersen's home. Past presidents will host, with Irene Petersen and Thelma Higgins as chairmen. All members, especially newly elected officers, are urged to attend for installation ceremonies and to name the new committee for the coming year. Remember to attend church and pray for world peace.

Irene Petersen Thelma Higgins

Buffalo Boosters Hold Mother's Day Tea and June Meeting

The Buffalo Boosters met at Darlene Calhes and later Patty and Kathy Willis noting a June 18 gathering. Eleven mothers attended the tea with corsages and a roll call on What Is the Hardest Job in Sewing. Demonstrations were given on collars sleeves zippers belts buckles and a 4 H camp review. A guest mother Carol Caroll attended. A bake sale breakfast and extra meeting planned for July.

Buffalo Boosters Darlene Calhes Mather Sylvia Eden Sandra Gartner Virginia Fritz Victoria Rakow Patty Kathy Willis Carol Dunmire Virgini Fritz Sharon Caroll Betty Hatten Carel Dunmire Caroll

Titanica Tonle Office Announcement From Publisher

Fesnk Clark publisher states a temporary service curtailment due to hospital stay and recovery at Bancroft. The office will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with news items or ads to be left at the mall addressed to The Titanica, Tople for inclusion in the next issue.

Algona Bancroft Tople Fesnk Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Britt Wid Ramsey Jaba Immanuel Brownie Alton Limberg Elmore St. John's Lutheran Church Shirlee Ann Madetzke Alton H. Limberg Harold Madetzke H. E. Limberg Eiferl John Osterman Harris Sonnenberg Titania Clara Hartman Mankato LaVonne Thompson Marilyn Miller Dessie Jean Larsson Becky Kitzmann Richard Kitzmann el More Steven Ricklefs R. J. Ricklefs Estherville Francis Dewand Harley Limberg Martyn Franzen Dean Pilgrim Stanley Limberg Wm. Rickless Minnie Ostercamp Everett Madetzke Donna de Wanz Betty Ann Sonnenberg Shirley Meyer Darlene Franzen Elmore High School Gamble Store American Legion Auxiliary
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