Mrs. B. A. Pannkuk passes away at 83
Funeral services for Mrs. B. A. Pannkuk were held Monday at Ramsey Reformed Church with Rev. F. Snuttjer officiating. Born Gertrude Johnson in 1863 in Extam Germany, she married Ben A. Pannhuk in 1882. The family lived in Forreston, Grundy County, Kosuth County, Buffalo Center, Woden, and Titonka before settling in Titonka in retirement. She endured arthritic illness for about 11 years and died July 11, age 82 years 9 months 29 days, leaving husband, 9 children, 83 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Pannkuk
Ramsey Reformed Church
F. Snuttjer
Ramaey Reformed Church
Alms Gray
Marie Ubben
Pearl Beenken
Dorothy Gray
Thelma Penning
Greta Sloper
Ben Buss
Carl Veer
Wm, Butler
Ben Hinders
Martin Hinders
Donald Pannhuk
Ben A. Pannule
Gertrude Johnson
Extam
Ostfriesland
Germany
Thomas Johnson
Mertie Nee
Effie
Kosauth ‘County
Ramsey Church
Buffalo Center
Woden
Titonka
Pannhuk
Mis
Tom Hindera
Clarence
Fairmont
Minn
Anton
Garner
Pivert Buss
Herman Sweera
Britt
Henry Butler
Estherville
Ben
Topeka
Kansas
George
Minneapolis
George Johnson
Amog Bergman
Bancroft
Jesus
Veterans of Foreign Wars Elect and Install New Officers
The Veterans of Foreign Wars elected officers at their regular meeting last Thursday evening. Erwin L. Giesking was named commander, Forrest Hangen senior vice commander, Charles Reed junior vice commander, John M. Hamilton quartermaster, George L. Anderson post advocate, Howard Andrews chaplain, Henry A. Fuller surgeon, Bud Aukastrustee for three years, John Harringa trustee for two years and Norman Lockrem trustee for one year. Appointive officers were named as follows: John M. Hamilton ad jutant and post legislative officer, George Anderson officer of the day and historian, Chas Reed service officer, Arnold Rickless publicity officer, Dick Baadegaard Chief of Staff for the state of Iowa. H. S. Montgomery of Algona conducted the installation of the new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Erwinl. Giesking
Forrest Hangen
Charles Reed
John M. Hamilton
George L. Anderson
Howard Andrews
Henry A. Fuller
Bud Aukas
John Harring
Norman Lockrem
George Anderson
Ottumwa Lions Appreciate Gift From Local Club
At a June Ti tonka Lions meeting a cash donation was sent to Ottumwa Lions for flood relief. Secretary Edw A Sathoff received a grateful note from Ottumwa thanking Titonka Lions and noting Lions International also provided aid. He adds flood impacts at home and business, with several stores closed for weeks and another weekend risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Lions Club
Ottumwa Lions Club
A. Sathoff
Titonka Club
Ottumwa Club
Lions International
Town Council Proceedings July 11 1947 Minutes Budget and Vouchers
The Town Council met Friday evening July 11 1947 at the French Lumber Co office with Mayor French Clerk Reaser Treasurer Cooper and Councilmen Fisher Sathoff and Schutter present. Bills were approved including Mueller Co water material Reed Hardware and others totaling 7205.88. The 1947 budget was prepared for publication and the treasurer’s report was accepted. Adjourning, Florence K Reaes Town Clerk. An agricultural note discusses saving clover by cutting for hay and sulfur dust to deter chiggers, and a religious remark closes the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lumber Co
French
Reaser
Cooper
Fisher
Sathoff
Schutter
Mueller Co
H. Stott
Iowa
Miller Tru
Junie Ec
Ensancraes
VAL Reed Hardware
Sathoff Service Co
Dick Franzen
Interstate Power
Sathof
Florence K, Reaesa
Mrs Sonius Rites Held at Woden July 10
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Sonius were conducted at the Woden Christian Reformed church after a home service. She died July 6 at age 84 from effects of a stroke. Born in Germany, she lived near Ackley and Britt before settling near Woden. Survived by seven children and 13 grandchildren. burial in churchyard. Out of town relatives attended from Worthington, Balaton, Garvin, Algona, Swea City, Toledo, and Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Henry Sonius
Clarence DeHaan
Ackley
Britt
Sonius
Fred
Wesley
David
Albert Greenfield
Balaton
Minn
Chris Seefeld
Algona
Wallace Greenfield
Ben Reinks
Burchard
James Towny
Bonnie
Garvin
Allison Greenfield
Lonnie Lee
Irvin L. Smith
Swea City
Wagner. Smith
West Bend
Stephen Kuhn
Stephen
Toledo
Ohio
John Reinken
Blead Wagner
Lamont
Elmer Smith
Edna Smith
Leona Smith
James F. Black
Hugh M. Black
Douglas Fraser
Jim
Omaha
Adolph Girves
John Hayenga
Arlene
Fort Dodge
New Car Licenses Total 18 in Kossuth County Last Week
A week’s tally records 18 vehicles licensed in Kossuth County. New owners include Ralph Bauer and R C Bauer in Wesley, Everett P Black and R V Christensen in Algona, plus multiple buyers in Bancroft Fenton Swea City Titonka Corwith and surrounding towns, covering Dodge International Chevrolet Plymouth Buick and Studebaker brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Dodge
Ralph Bauer
Wesley
International
R. C. Bauer
Chevrolet
Everett P. Black
Algona
R. V. Christensen
Cogley Farm
Bancroft
Wm. E. Householder
Fenton
Elmer Jorgensen
Swea City
Henry Scheppman
Herman Schutter
Titonica
Jos. M. Studer
Methodist WSCS Circles Meet with Updated Location
Circle I gathers with Mrs. Howard Sparks and Mrs. Wm Schram assisting for devotions led by Mrs. Wm Girard and lesson by Mrs. Gee Schutter. Circle II meets at Herb Nelson home with Mrs. Harvey Graham assisting and devotions by Mrs. Al Young. Circle III meets with Mrs Kenneth Swan and Mrs Herman Schutter, devotions by Mrs Wayne Miller and lesson by Mrs Levant Moore. All circles convene 2:30 Wednesday July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
WSCS
Circle I
Howard Sparks
Wm. Schram
Wm. Girard
Gee, Schutter
Herb Nelson
Harvey Graham
al Young
Florence Reynolds
Mra
Kenneth Swan
Herman Schutter
Wayne Miller
Sioux county grader accident spares life after clothing torn
Nudist Webb Francis, a member of a Sioux county grading crew, narrowly escaped serious injury last week when caught in the power take-off of a grader. He was whirled around as his clothing tore away, a searing incident that likely saved his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Francis
Sioux County
Mr. Francis
Enamel Reform Meeting and Worship Services
Morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30. Lesson titled Job Faces the Problem of Suffering. Evening worship at 8. The Young People's Society meets Wednesday at 8 with the verse Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ from Timothy 2 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Young People’s ‘Society
Jesus Christ
Divine Worship at Good Hope Lutheran Church
The Good Hope Lutheran Church led by Pastor Alfred O. Mardoff holds divine worship at 10 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9. The Monthly Missionary Society meets Thursday evening July 17 with Mrs. Howard Andrews leading on Race Relations. The Sunday School and Church picnic is postponed to July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monthly Missionary Society
Howard Andrews
Mrs J W DeNeul's Washington Visit And Subscriptions
Mrs Elizabeth DeNeul of Lynden Washington writes to the Topic renewing her subscription and sending a check. She notes a fruitful year with a large strawberry harvest, 1600 acres, and 600 acres of raspberries, busy haying, and good weather. She mentions visitors Mr and Mrs Raymond Bartlett, aging friends, and sends greetings to relatives. Also shared clippings predicting Skagit county green pea harvest and price quotes on eggs dairy products meats and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Elizabeth) DeNeul
Lynden
Wash
U.S. A
Raymond Bartlett
Charlie Meyer
Clara Kitchenreuther
Charles Rosenatt
Tade
Hizabeth de Neul
Weed Testing Plots Set Up by Kossuth Weed Commission
The Kossuth county Weed Commission opens test plots for weed control, inviting observers. Signs indicate spray types for each area. Three plots listed include 24% miles south of Bancroft on highway 169 near A A Droessler farm, sprayed with Chipman 2 4 D July 14, and a section 34 area along highway 18 in Jess Bowman field, sprayed July 7 with Dr Salisbury's Weed Kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Weed Commission
Bancroft
Highway 169
A. A. Droessler
A. W. Alvey
Chipman
Highway 18
Jess Bowman
Titonka Loses to Bancroft in Sunday Game
Titonka fell to Bancroft Sunday as Bancroft scored eight runs on eight hits with two walks. John Welp hit a homer and Bille Welp added two doubles. Titonka scored three on two walks and four hits including a fourbagger by Keith Bruns. Titonka travels to Armstrong next Sunday. Armstrong remains the only team Titonka has beaten this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Bancroft
John Welp
Bille Welp
Keith Bruns
Armstrong
Acore
R Murray
John
Nemmers
Secon Murray
Joe
Welp
John Cf . Walsh
Devine Sa Hiltz
Hatten P
Bruns
Bristow
Boekelman
Innin
Neonka
Hatten
Bris
Vine
Joe Murray
John Murray
Hansen
Wm. Welp
K. Bruns
Walsh
Sidewalk Push Grows in South Part of Titonea
A local movement in Titonea’s south section spurs new sidewalks. Albert Davis, Lem Stockwell, Jerry Schutter, and R W Gingrich have completed or begun walks along residences and a planned northward connection. Citizens note many unsafe paths and urge town action to prevent accidents and potential liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonea
Albert Davis
Lem Stockwell
Jerry Schutter Hag
R. W. Gingrich
Alvin
Immanuel Lutheran Church Plans Youth and Bible Classes
Immanuel Lutheran Church led by Rev. Wm. Plant schedules divine service at 10, Sunday School and Bible Class at 9, Junior Mission Band at 1 30, Luther League meeting at 8. Congregational meeting follows morning services. Be sure to attend. the league needs you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divine
Luther League
Methodist Church notices and upcoming youth events
The Methodist Church lists Donald M. James as pastor with morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10. Choir practice Wednesday at 8. An outdoor Senior Youth Fellowship meeting is set for Wednesday July 23 at 8 30 at the parsonage. Also noted is the Tonka and Doan Methodist Camp on West Okoboji Lake with delegates at the Oriole cottage and Youth Caravan leaders from Texas Missouri Kansas and Louisiana August 10 to 16. Doan church holds 10 am worship and 9 30 am Sunday School with Youth Fellowship Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan Methodist
Weat Okoboji Lake
Oriole Cottage
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Louisiana
DOAN
Youth Fellowship
Bridge and Road Building Progress Reported
Work on the road north of the Rainbow bridge grows slowly with surveys, land purchases, and tree removals. Gravel salvage and upcoming grading. the Lutheran cemetery bridge is nearly done pending final approach construction. Heavy grading continues toward 226 and the Jesse farm area. piling for two longer bridges proceeds as weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Bridge
Lutheran Cemetery
Jesse
Stenzl
Legion Auxiliary unit meets. officers installed at July 14 gathering
Members met at the Legion hall for the July business session. Ruth Carr reported from the audit committee. The unit voted to send six decks of playing cards and six pencils to the Des Moines veterans hospital via the new rehabilitation committee led by Stella Peterson and Mary Pink. No delegate will attend the state convention but fall conference plans aim for strong attendance in September at Fort Dodge. Newly elected officers were installed: Lois Paterson president, Elizabeth Kennedy 1st vice, Irene Peterson 2nd vice, Sadie Denton secretary, Cleo Nelson treasurer, Minnie Oesterreicher chaplain, Esther Breen sergeant at arms. Executive board includes Stella Peterson, Mary Sator, Lenore Schram. meeting set at the Denton home July 17 at 8. A lunch was served by Minnie Oesterreicher and Esther Breen. The regular work meeting is July 26 at the Legion hall with rehabilitation committee in charge. No responses were received to the overseas sons talk. those with sons overseas should attend Station KOLO Thursday at 7:30 for further communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Fort Dodge
Busi Neas
Lois Paterson
Elizabeth Kennedy
Irene Peterson
Sadie Denton
Cleo Nelson
Minnie Oesterreicher
Esther Breen
Lois Peterson
Station
Kolo
4-H Girls Rally Day at Burt Sees County Election Campaigns
Two hundred sixty 4-H girls, mothers, friends and leaders gathered at Burt for Rally Day. The event opened with a song fest led by Evelyn Bode and Lena DeVries on piano. Officers announced campaigns for county offices, with speeches, voting, and a picnic dinner. New officers were installed, including Mary Ann Rustemeier as president and Geraldine Koliasch as vice president. The pledge, county creed contest, and skits by local clubs followed, highlighting club service and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Evelyn Bode
Algona
Lena DeVries
Valley Victory
Jane Keith
Betty Jane Bormann
Sec
Donna Moore
Alma Schultz
H.D.A
Henry Scoft
C. C. Inman
A. L. Brown
Henry Scott
Fenton
Buffalo ‘Boosters Club
Valley Victory Club
Mary Ann Rustemeier
Greenwood Girls
Jane
Geraldine Koliasch
Seneca Stars
Troyce Brung
Kathryn Kirch
Riverdale Rustlers
Beverly Kain
Plum Creek
Wealey Wizards
Grant Go Getters
Lotts Creek Lassies
Koch Anderson wedding attended by many locals at Wellsburg
A large turnout from Titonka Buffalo Center Woden Thompson and Leland attended the wedding of Herman Koch and Pearl Anderson at the Second Christian church in Wellsburg last Wednesday. Guests included Harm Harringa Marcella Davis Genie Senne Louise Senne Ronny Schwarz and others from area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Koch
Pearl Anderson
Second Christian Church
Wellsburg
Harm Harringa
Marcella
Howard Davis
Genie
W. H. Senne
Louise
Titonka
Ervin Schwarz
Ronnie
Buffalo Center
Ernest Senne
George
Clarence
Attig
Joyce
Dick Senna
Woden
Chris Senne
Alvin
Marian
Ernest Mannas
Thompson
George Friesenberg
Leland
Harms suffers serious leg fracture after horse kick
Henry P. Harms sustained a spiral fracture of the right leg when kicked by a horse while spraying it last Saturday. He was taken to a hospital, the leg casted, and he rests at the Stecker sisters' home in Titonka for several weeks. The Harms family also endured the loss of their farm home and contents in January fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry FP. Harms
Henry P. Harms
Ieg
Stecker
Titonka
Harms
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Veterans Foreign Wars
Ottumwa Lions
Council Proceedings
Iowa State College
Harold Gunderson
Town State College
UROKF
Saunlter Paator
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred O. Mardoff
J. W. Deneus
Washington
McGregor Street Road
Rodman
Rake
Mallard
L Pet
Bancroft Nig
Mallard A
Rake Ae Oo
Estherville Aan
Titonka Swea City Alleamath
Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Chhurch
Wm. Plant
Methodist Church
Donald M. James
American Legion For Auxiliary
Koch-Anderson
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