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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1947
Page
4
A Lakota ceremony united Virginia Davis, sister of the groom, and a local trucker in a wedding at Lakota with both families and friends in attendance. The bride wore a white street length dress and corsages, the groom’s brother served as escort, and postnuptial plans include a move to Livermore. Virginia previously worked in Washington at the FBI and later at the Walburg cafe in Algona.
Lakota, Virginia, daughter of Mrs. Eva Mittag of Algona, and Harold Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis of Livermore, were united in a double ring ceremony at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Thursday, July 10, 1947, conducted by Rev. F. L. Hanscom.
Long list of local happenings from Wesley including family visits, hospital stays, and travel. Mentions Vincent Doughay returning from Kossuth hospital after major operation. Several couples and families visited relatives in Des Moines, Britt, Austin, and Fort Dodge. Local baseball loss to Burt 8 to 3. Baby births at Mercy Fort Dodge, farm business notes, and community groups meeting attendances.
Richard Campbell of Iowa State College organizes five state meetings to improve quality hardwood lumber. Sessions cover sawmill setup, grading, and markets with afternoon mill-site tours and demonstrations. Cities include Keokuk, Iowa City, McGregor, Jefferson, and Missouri Valley with multiple host sites and mills.
While visiting Lake View Elwyn Danielson was struck by lightning on a porch. The bolt tore a sleeve from his shirt, stopped his watch and injured his leg requiring crutches. Nearby in Adeélj five high grade white face cows sheltered under a tree and were killed by the same bolt.
The Buffalo Consolidated School District Board of Directors will meet on May 29, 1947 at 8 p.m. at the school building to hear taxpayers on the proposed expenditures for the year starting July 1, 1947. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available. Secretary Edward Boyen notes general fund and school house fund figures with a balance of 627.49 and 18.50 respectively.
The Town Council of Titania in Kossuth County Iowa will meet July 28 at 2:30 p.m. at French Lumber Co. office. Taxpayers may object to the proposed expenditures for the year beginning April 1, 1947. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing. Florence K. Reaser, Town Clerk.
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