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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
2
Minnie Oesterreicher, president of American Legion Auxiliary unit No. 465, announces the 1954 1955 calendar with officers and hostesses. The schedule lists monthly business meetings, work meetings, programs, and holiday events from July through June, with notes on exchanges and calendar keeping.
A Portland 4-H club meeting featured a presentation on reversing an electric motor by Darryl Sparks and Andrew Harms. Merlin Bartlett hosted at the Portland Community Hall on July 15 with seven teens, two leaders, and a visitor attending. Bartlett and Sparks to represent the club in the county demonstration contest. a committee planned a float for Indian Day at Titanica on August 14.
Members of American Legion Auxiliary unit No. 465 will meet at Nellie Nelson home on Monday evening August 2. Cleo Nelon will assist as hostess with a program by Nellie Nelson and Sadie Denton. Members should be ready to suggest ideas for a parade float for Indian Day.
Patricia Schutter is honored at a Thursday evening shower at the Lakota Methodist Church. The event features hymns, solos, readings, gifts for the honoree, a buffet luncheon for about 80 guests, and decorations with aqua and coral. Gerald Loehr and Patricia Schutter are to marry August 7 at 2:30 pm at the Methodist church.
The eight bus drivers for next year have been hired to begin duties when school opens August 30. Drivers include Bob Lang John Rode Dick Isebrand Ted Dunmire Reinder Krominga Tom Leats Paul Roskamp and Wilbur Sexton. Krominga and Sexton will handle noon kindergarten routes and Sexton will be the service man.
Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper told the VFW and Auxiliary in Mason City that realistic united and courageous action is needed to rid Guatemala of communism. He warned the threat has become real and ominous, no longer a question of internal affairs, and urged vigilance against anti American activities. Our next regular meeting is July 29.
Elmore will host its annual Horse and Buggy Days on August 4 and 5. Parades form at Elmore park at 12 30 p m and start at 1 30 p m on both days. Wednesday includes an afternoon of entertainment at the athletic field.
Mr and Mrs George Boyken announce the marriage of their daughter Donna Mae to Donald Hines son of Mr and Mrs Wm Hines of Forest City on Sunday July 25 at Immanuel Lutheran church near Titonka at 5 00 pm The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev G H Schwerin in the presence of immediate families The bride wore a white suit with pink rose corsage The groom's sister Mrs Arden Evans of Forest City was matron of honor Best man was Mr Evans Music by Mrs John Osterman Jr The reception followed at the bridal home The couple will take a wedding trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin The bride is a Buffalo Center high school 1952 graduate and has worked at Forest City Summit and Northwestern Bell in Des Moines The groom is Fertile high school graduate and will soon depart for overseas duty
Joint installation for Legion and Auxiliary officers held Thursday night July 22 in Woden. James Valley post commander installed Legion officers. Morton Nelson named next-year commander. Irma Tindall installed Auxiliary officers. Louise Smith named Auxiliary president. Smith noted prior service as Unit and County president. Tindall presented past president Mae Tweet with pin. A slate of yearly chairmen named. after ceremony, members enjoyed chicken sandwiches bread and butter and coffee. Publicity chairman Leota Gerdes.
J. E. Albertson leads Methodist services at Mtonka and Doan churches with morning worship. Intermediates depart for Camp Quest on August 1. Bible conference continues through the week and closes this Sunday.
The Cash-Trade Drawings in Titonka, endorsed by the Titonka Chamber of Commerce, will continue for ten more Wednesdays through Sept. 29. Sponsored by local businesses including Farmers Elevator, Simon Ricks, Cities Service, Schmidt Pool Hall, Titonka Savings Bank, Tyke Theatre, Reed Hardware, and many others.
Limbergs Edens Co wins over Good Hope in church softball league standings show Christian Refo 1% 700 Good Hope 2 666 Immanuel 24% 584 Ramsey 3 500 Methodist 5000 Friday night games set Immanuel vs Good Hope 8 pm and Christian Reformed vs Methodist 9 10 pm.
A notice from the Titonka band committee appeals to parents of band members to improve attendance at practices and concerts. The letter warns that poor turnout strains the town and school budget and implies the band could be dissolved if parents do not participate.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Mechler arrived Friday from Cozad Nebraska for a short visit with Wayne’s parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Mechler. Wayne works for Calgan Water Softener Co and has been with them for years. Cozad is about 450 miles from Titonka on Highway 30 across Nebraska west of Omaha.
Simon Fred Wenger serves as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 and Worship at 10 30 featuring Expressives Christian Religion. Choir meets Thursday at 7 p m and Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday at 1 30 with Mrs John Olthoilf and Eva Wenger reporting on the Women's Quadrennial in Lafayette Indiana.
Parade secretary notes fifty floats have been entered for Indian Day on August 14, 1954 in Titonka. The article stresses bands flags and floats as key parade elements and invites more entries to create the longest parade yet.
The Titonka Saddle Club plans a show at the local arena next Sunday August 1 featuring a grand entry and various races with special numbers. George Bonacker will show movies at the club’s annual meeting and refreshments will be available with no admission, free will offerings accepted. Expect Stattleman twins of West Bend Billy Orthel stunt riding Jay Graham attendance and possible Doc Calhoun absence due to hospital.
Ronald Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Miller Nelson has been selected to sing at the North Iowa Pageant on August 15 at 730 p m. This event is Venita Rich amateur talent television contest with the winner receiving an all expense paid trip to New York City for a TV audition. Earlier in the month Nelson attended a Thompson tryout and was chosen by Miss Rich to appear in Mason City.
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