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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
2
A breezy column notes weather delays as the writer ponders the time and word count for the piece. Readers hear about Eisenhower speculation, draft expectations, paratrooper talk, and plans for fall football details next week.
Circle I hosts July 23 with Mrs. Erwin Eden and Mrs. Levant Moore as hostesses. Lesson leader is Mrs. Minnie Ques terreicher and devotions by Mrs. Harvey Graham. Circle II hosts with Mrs. Jay Budlong and Mrs. Robert Budlong, lesson leader Mrs. Kenneth Swan, devotions by Mrs. John Aken, entertainment by Mrs. Joe Boekelman. Circle Hit hosts with Mrs. Leo Richter and Mrs. Ray Hansen Jr, lesson by L. F. Callies, devotions by Florence Reaser.
The Methodist Church and E. Albertson minister schedule meetings with planning sessions at 8 PM Friday and Thursday. Sunday services at 10 AM and 11 AM include morning meditation. Titonka church board meets next Monday at 8 PM. Parish thanks helpers for the Welcome Back party.
Mr and Mrs Fred DeVries and daughter Lena sail July 23 from New York aboard the United States for Europe. They will visit relatives in France Germany and possibly Switzerland before returning in October. They will start with a stop in Boone to see Hans DeVries and family and travel by train to Chicago then plane to New York. They plan to visit Freds sister Mrs John Ortell in New York and Irvin Beenken stationed in France.
Sixteen new vehicles were licensed in Kossuth County last week. New owners include Chevrolet John Brandt Led yard Billy Hardcoutt Luverne ES Ketel Burale Center Richard Price Sr Lakota Russell Sands Algona Edward Sathoff Titonia Elmer Swanson Swea City Lynch Pontiac Co Ledyard Oldsmobile Harold Frideres Ottosen Mercury Thomas Johnson Elmore Harold Gross Whittemore Plymouth Thomas J Lensing Bancroft Dodge Lawrence Miller Bode GMC Russ Ky's Oil Co Algona Buick Henry W Schultz Whittemore.
A. L. Brown resigns as Kossuth County extension director after nearly 20 years effective July 1. John Burton, previously Brown’s assistant, moves from Charles City to Algona to assume duties. In a Bellevue event two brothers wed two sisters Edwin and Elmer Sprank married the Steines sisters.
The Titonka Saddle Club met Sunday at the Rodeo Arena then moved to Elmer Peterson farm for flag drills and a weiner roast. George Sonenberg performed a rope demonstration as members enjoyed lunch.
Pastor B H Schwerin leads Sunday School and worship at ten. July events include Luther League ice cream social near the water tower on Friday the 12th, choir rehearsal at eight, and a Luther League softball game against Immanuel's on the local diamond July 26. Junior Mission meeting at 1:90.
65th anniversary observed by Mr and Mrs Dan Keegan of LeMars marking long term residency in Plymouth County with family and friends noting their enduring marriage.
The American Legion Auxiliary led by president Whelman Higgins outlines a full year schedule with committee chairmanships and hostesses for 1952 1953. The calendar lists dates from July through July including meetings rehabilitation education and public relations divisions and installation of officers. It also notes a Good Hope Luther League ice cream social for July 16 at the town park near the fire station.
Pastor Koskamp leads Sunday services at 9:30 am Sunday School at 10:30 am Morning worship at 8:00 am Evening worship follows. Weekly meetings include YP social and short announcements. Ladies Aid gathering Wednesday at the usual time.
Algona resident Wes Bartlett addressed the Chamber of Commerce Monday evening on Building Better Communities. He framed community life around churches schools businesses and added libraries clubs as vital for improving living conditions. The talk followed a business meeting where plans for the upcoming Indian Day celebration were discussed and finalized.
Muriel Sveen daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Sveen of Lake Mills wed Robert L Buns son of Mr and Mrs Hermann Buns of Woden at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Lake Mills. Pastor John son presided. Attendants were Raymond Hobbs and Marjorie Buns. A reception for immediate families followed at the Sveen home. The couple plan to live in Forest City after a wedding trip. Ms. Sveen has worked as a nurse at Des Moines Methodist hospital. Mr. Buns works in road construction with his father.
American Legion Posts of the county will meet at Wesley Thursday evening July 24 for creation of county officers. All Legionaires their wives and Auxiliary members are invited. Grace Gospel Church Pastor Orville R Brooks services listed with times and Bible verse included.
Pastor Diers announces worship at 10 am with Sunday School at 9 am. A service for laying the corner stone of the new church is Sunday July 20 at 2 pm, featuring Pastor Robert Langholz of Renwick Iowa. Morning offerings fund the building project. Tutner League meets Tuesday July 22 at 8 pm.
J. R. Schutter will announce two John Deere heavy-duty tractors, 2- and 3-plow models succeeding A and B, on Saturday July 19. He claims these machines offer major engineering improvements and the best value yet, with one model on display and complimentary coffee and doughnuts for visitors.
Five weeks into a church project parishioners funded and installed a chime and sound system at Good Hope Lutheran Church under Alvin Horken. The setup includes a Challenger amplifier Webster record player two microphones two hearing aids and two belfry speakers with a switch to route sound. Chimes may be played Saturdays at 8 p.m. and the fund continues to support a regular chime program.
The Woden unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met July 2 with 25 members present. Reports covered Sunshine, Americanism, Child Welfare, Rehabilitation, and attendance. honors included long service pins. Plans included ice cream social, joint Legion and Auxiliary installation, and two delegates to the fall Auxiliary conference.
Mr and Mrs Earl Stotts purchased the Ann and Ida cafe and took possession on Saturday The Stotts have prior Titonka business experience but no cafe background Ann and Ida Alice ran the cafe for three and a half years and will pursue new plans while the Stotts aim to continue the established good standing of the place.
The Wolf Cub Scouts gathered Monday with den mother Mangagret Hansen. Four boys attended and lunch was provided by Mrs. Hansen. The next meeting is planned for Monday July 28 at 6:30. They will work on the cooking elective and may play bat.
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