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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1953

Page

3

Funeral Rites for Mrs J J Budlong

Funeral services for Mrs J J Budlong aged 96 were held Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev J E Albertson leading. She lived in Titonka, Iowa, with a life of church work and club membership, survived by daughter Edith and Hazel, son Jay, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Preceded by husband, son Roy, and daughter Maye. Burial in Buffalo Township cemetery.

J. J. ‘Budlong Methodist Church J. E. Albertson MM. Ssuires Harcourt L.g.gartner Spirit Lake Florence Reynolds Lester Hagen Robert ‘Reynolds Will Schram Buffalo “Township Howard’ Andrews John Hamilton Marty ‘Mehlan Russel Ockstader Ar‘thir ‘Hench Charles Reed Frances Audusta ‘Spicer James Harriett “Spicer Baraboo Wis LeGrande Iowa Yong Budlong Toledo J.J. Budlong Bancroft Jay Edith Roy Maye Hazel John Nyman Mother Bud- Tong Mason City Budfong Titanka

Cort Rippentrop Dies Suddenly After Accident

Obituary notes Cort J. Rippentrop of Lakota passed away after a sudden heart attack on a Thursday morning following injuries from a haying accident the previous week. He was 22 years 11 months and 8 days old. Funeral services were held at the Lakota Presbyterian church with burial at Maple Hill cemetery Wakota. He left behind a large family including 11 children and multiple siblings, and 22 grandchildren. The piece also includes a feature about the Family Council concept with guidance on its structure and benefits.

Buffalo “Center Tribune Presbyterian La‘kota Cort J. Rippentrop Buffalo Center Herman Rippentrop Mary Walter Sadie Annie Jake Risius Johanna Joe Risius Everette Cort Alberdene Roland Gable Olifert George Elgene Arnold Hippen Olvert J Wm. Ukena Maggie Boekelman Welhousen Ubben Etta Steper Gertrude

Mrs A M Lease Ends New England Trip

Mrs A M Lease returned Tuesday from a two week visit in New Haven Conn and a tour through the New England States including Boston and the Maine seacoast with two days in New York City She notes New Haven as an old city with brick buildings dating to 1740 Yale University land grants avoid taxes and the state features timberland rocky soil and a mild climate ideal for flowers and shrubs along roadsides and lawns.

Wesley A. M. Lease New Haven Conn New England Boston jMiaine Seacoast New York City Yale University

Heart Attack Claims Mrs Budlong

Mrs Budlong had been in usual health until Friday when she suffered a heart attack. She was taken to St. Ann hospital in Algona by ambulance and died in her sleep. Sunday morning, June 26, at 2 airlock.

Immanuel Lutheran announces services and meetings

Immanuel Lutheran details a 10 am worship service led by Pastor Diers. A quarterly meeting follows the service. Sunday School starts at 9 am. Confirmation instruction is scheduled for Saturday June 11 at 9 am and Sunday June 12 at 2 15 pm. A Mission Band Rally will be held at St John Lutheran Church in Woden.

Immanuel Lutheran H. A. Diers St. John Lutheran Church Woden

Methodist Church Plans Flood Relief Offering

The Titonka and Doan Methodist Church schedules its church school and morning worship, with an afternoon flood relief offering for Sioux City institutions. Mrs Kenneth Swann and Rev James Albertson will lead a Spirit Lake trip and teach a unit titled Camp fire around the World, including a craft.

Methodist Church

Local man’s nephew narrowly escapes tragedy in Korea

Leland Schroeder reports his nephew Cpl. Roger Summy of the 14th Infantry Regiment is on the front lines in Korea. He narrowly avoided Japan rest duty when a replacement was sent. News later confirmed Summy was among those killed in a Japan plane crash on June 18.

I Leland Schroeder Cpl Roger’ Summy Korea 14Th Inf. J Regt Summy Japan Roger Sammy

Greenfield Clan Holds June Woden Reunion

The Greenfield family annual reunion gathered 78 attendees at a Woden hall on a Sunday in June. Elected Peter Greenfield of Harcourt Iowa as president and Mrs Berdine Korte of Titonka as secretary treasurer. Neices and nephews joined, with races and games for youngsters.

Greenfield Peter Greenfield Harcourt Iowa Berdine Korte Titonka George Greenfield Woden Bert Greenfield Mendota Fred Greenfield Dike Dick Greenfield Castle Inga Henry Plasier Patty Dean Korte Marvin Deering Rake George Schmidt Kenneth Bruns Buffalo Center James Bruns Tony Bruns Peter Harringa Lake Norden S. Oak

Grace Gospel Church Sunday Services Schedule

Pastor Orville R. Brooks leads Grace Gospel Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Evangelistic services follow at 8 p.m. No Thursday night services due to Chaney Revival in Forest City Civic Auditorium at 7:45 p.m.

Grace Gospel Church Orville R. Brooks Civic Auditorium Forest City

William Fritz Jr and Miss Norma Ahrens Wed in Grinnell

Miss Norma Jeane Ahrens and Arnold William Fritz were married at Trinity Lutheran church near Malcolm Iowa on June 21 with Pastor G C Helgland officiating. Attendants included Matron of honor Mrs Robert Teed and bridesmaids Mrs Paul Ahrens and Mrs Raymond Ahrens. The reception followed in the church parlors hosted by family members.

William Fritz JR Norma Ahrens Grinnell Norma Jeane Ahrens Stanley Ahrens Arnold William Fritz William Fritz Titonka Trinity Lutheran Church Malcolm Iowa Pasdor G. C. Helgland Trinity Church William Heffner Loring Rohr Spencer William Ahrens

Jansen Family Reunion at Call Park

The Jansen family reunion gathered at Call State Park on Sunday June 28 with many members from Iowa towns including Easton Eagle Grove Titonka Lakota Buffalo Center Wesley and Algona. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jerry Jansen Mr and Mrs Andrew Jansen Mrs Hannah Bowman and others while Bill Hammond could not attend due to illness. A picnic dinner was served and men played horseshoes as the gathering concluded with a positive note.

Jansen the Call State Park Jerry Jansen Easton Minn Stoffer Gray Eagle Grove Hannah Bowman John Rippentrop Titonka Alvin Ewing Swea City Andrew Jansen Lakota Herman Jansen Joyce Buffalo Center Geraldine Jansen Arnold Karls Janice Jansen Owen Tjaden Trina Bowman Algona Robert Giddings Wesley Bud Alice Cliff Carlson Bill Hammond Hammond

Portland 4-H Clubs Tour Highlights June 26 Picnic

The Portland Boys and Girls 4 H clubs held a Friday June 26 tour with 60 attendees. Members showcased livestock including 16 Herefords 6 Shorthorns 5 Angus 9 Duroc hogs and 6 rabbits. The group met for a picnic at John Teeter's before an afternoon baseball activity.

Portland John Teeter Ellen Stewart

Good Hope Lutheran Service Schedule and Rally Notices

Good Hope Lutheran announces 9 a.m. Sunday School with Bible Class and offerings for the Children's Home, 10 a.m. Worship, 1:15 p.m. Junior Mission Band rally, junior choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Rally at Woden on Thursday July 9, Brotherhood meeting 8 p.m. Tuesday July 14 featuring Milford Smith wildlife film. Hosts: Jerry Boekelman, Arthur Boyken, and Wm Boyken.

Good Hope Lutheran B. H. Schwerin

Wesley Auxiliary Installs Officers in July Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met July 2 with hostessing by Mrs. Edna Flom and Mrs. Clara Bauer. They voted to sponsor the Girl Scouts again and to buy $10 in new children's books for the library. Mrs. Myrtle Lease installed the new officers, led by President Bernadine Hamilton and Vice President Rita Youngwirth.

Wesley Auxiliary Wesley American Legion Auxiliary Edna Flom Clara Bauer Girl Scouts Myrtle Lease Bernadine Hamilton Rita Youngwirth Nyla Newbrough Rosalie DeBoer American Legion Auxiliary Unit Legion Hall Irene Peterson Leona Schutter Elizabeth Kennedy Esther Peterson Minnie Oesterreicher Cleo Nelson Thelma Higgins Unit Action Korean Foundation Mary Westerreicher Vetrean State Hospital Woodward Camilla Cooper Fern Dockstader

Grinnell Couple Wed in Classic Spring Ceremony

The wedding followed by a reception featured streamers in chosen colors and garden flowers. Mrs. Erwin Schuler cut the cake while Mrs. Fred Beck and relatives served at the bride and gift tables. The couple, now living in Grinnell, planned a Minnesota honeymoon and detailed career and education notes show their paths before the military service anticipated for the groom.

Erwin Schuler Fred Beck Jerry Bockelman Thonka Reynolds Plum Erna Beck Sherry Mattesen Virginia Fritz Lavonne Boekelman Minnesota Grinnell Grinnell High School Wartburg College Poweshiek Mutual Insurance Association Titonka High School Ivuwa State College

Three Year Old Boy Killed in Farm Accident

Arnold Janssen age three, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Janssen, was killed Tuesday afternoon when a metal nesting section fell in a chicken house. He spent last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Kruse in Titonka while his mother was hospitalized and the accident occurred at Raymond Kruse’s farm near Buffalo Center.

Arnold Ernest Janssen Robert Kruse Titonka Raymond Kruse Janssens Buffalo Center

New Titanka Consolidated School District Elects Board

Everett Sleper Herbert Rakow Helen Schram Ralph Tjaden and H W Kitzinger form the new Titanka Consolidated district school board after June 24 election. Schram and Tjaden win two year terms while Sleper and Rakow take one year. Kitzinger serves three years and Mrs Hthe Downs is elected treasurer for two years with 38 votes. Harold Gartner named secretary after reorganization.

Everett Sleper Herbert Rakow Helen Schram Ralph Tjaden H. W. Kitzinger Titanka Sleper Rakow Schram Tjaden Kitzinger Hthe Downs Buffalo Township

Titanka Chamber of Commerce Meeting Noted

The Titanka Chamber of Commerce will meet next Monday evening July 13 at Harold's Rotter Rink. There is much business to be taken care of and a good attendance is desired.

Family Council America Chamber OF Commerce Titanka Chamber of Commerce Harold’s Rotter Rink

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Fort. Riley Kansas Loren, Hansen Ernest. Hansen Eugene Huff John Huff Richard Peterson Ernest Peterson Cort Rippentrop A Christian Foundation Greenfield Clan Robert Teed Paul Ahrens Raymond Ahrens Mary Ellen Ahrens Ahréns Mary Fritz Erwin Schultz Walter Plum William Nagel Willard Heffner Call Park
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