Cosgrove Retires After Devoted Eldora Teaching Career
John J. Cosgrove, 75, retires from the Eldora state training school after a long tenure beginning in 1907. He rejects physical punishment, advocates firm but compassionate discipline, and praises improved but challenging modern temptations for youths.
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Des Moines Sunday Register
Eudora
John J. Cosgrove
Chips
Cosgrove
South Dakota
Eldora
Efort
Palmer
Immanuel Lutheran announces services and events
Pastor H A Diers leads worship at 9 am with Rev A Mardoni conducting. The ordination of Candidate Clarence Braner will take place in Eustis, Nebraska. Sunday School is at 10. Brotherhood meets Thursday at 8 pm. Wadies aid and Mission Society meet Friday at 1:30. Bible School to be continued.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Doctor Divinity Degree Given to Rev Henry Pannkuk
Rev Henry Pannkuk of Montevideo Minnesota son of the late Boyd Pannkuk and brother of several Titonka residents received a Doctor of Divinity degree as one of three outstanding ministers honored by Central College last week. He is a University of Dubuque and Western Theological Seminary graduate and has served on mission and college boards since 1918.
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Heniry ‘Pannkuk
Montevideo
Minn
Boyd Pannkuk
iChris Brandt
Carl Giesking
Ella Brandt
Titonka
Central College
Pannkuk
University of Dubuque
Western Theological Seminary
Board of Domestic Missions
Heavy weekend rain boosts hopes for season
Last Wednesday Memorial Day farmers needed rain for oats and felt relief when it came. A considerable weekend rainfall made fields very wet and ground baked as warmth returned. Despite excess moisture, forecasts suggest a clearing pattern and a good season ahead.
Vacation Bible School Ends as Picnic Nears at Good Hope Lutheran
Good Hope Lutheran announces 10 30 worship with 9 30 Sunday School and no Bible Class this Sunday. Luther League committee meets Thursday at 8 and choir rehearses Monday. Women's Missionary Society meets June 14 at 8 with hostesses listed. Vacation Bible School closes next week with 77 pupils enrolled. June 17 marks the annual congregation Sunday School picnic.
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Good Hope Lutheran A. Mardorf
Luther League Executive
Women’s Missionary Society
Edward Boyken
Bonno Schutter
Ted VanHove
Training school honors Cosgrove as guiding inspiration
Superintendent Hollis L. Miller praises Cosgrove in the school paper saying he guided many boys and inspired the staff. Cosgrove, known for long service, will live in Algona in his native county after leaving the institution.
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Cosgrove
Hollis L. Miller
Coggrove
Algona
Pacific and East Mediterranean Security Expansions
Senator Gillette summarizes U S plans to extend commitments across the Pacific to Australia and New Zealand and toward Greece and Turkey in the Middle East. He notes potential shifts in bases and alliances, with Senate ratification required, and urges voters to weigh national security implications.
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United States
U. S
Senate
America
Southwest Pacifica
Australia
New Zealand
Caucasus Mountains
Greece
Turkey
Iowa
New
Philippines
Japan
Ryukyu Islands
Okinawa
Pacific
Alaska
Equator
Mediterranean
Middle East
Black Sea
Caucasus
Atlantic
Adriatic
Italy
Iran
Iraq
Syria
United States Senate
Grace Smidt Woden Goodwin Bergerud Wed at Ramsey Church
Grace Smidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Meindert Smidt of Woden married Goodwin Bergerud son of Mr and Mrs H C Bergerud of Fergus Falls Minnesota in a double ring ceremony at Ramsey Reformed church. The bride works at the local post office and will stay until July 1. The couple will reside in Blue Earth where the groom is employed by Western Auto Supply.
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Grace Smidt
Woden
Goodwin Bergerud
Ramsey Church
Meindert Smidt
H. C. Bergerud
Fergus Falls
Minn
Ramsey Reformed Church
Ramsey Reformers Mission Festival Sets June 13 Schedule
The Ramsey Reformed Church announces a Mission Festival next week on Wednesday June 13 with speakers including Rev. M Weeldreyer in German at 10 am and 2 pm, Rev. C Schnucker at 11 am and 8 pm, and Rev. Vernon Jabeng at 3 pm.
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Ramsey
M. Weeldreyer
C. Schnucker
Vernon Jabeng
Blacktop Project Starts on Britt to Woden Highway
The Britt Crystal Lake Woden highway project began last week. Hangarves Construction Co of Cedar Rapids won the contract in February for 399 878 dollars to surface about 15 miles with stabilized base and single course bituminous surface.
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Britt
Crystal Lake
Woden
Hangraves Construction , Co
Cedar Rapids
Parking marks confusing Titanica and beyond
The article notes that street parking markings have become confusing in Titanica and similar towns. Old narrow marks could not accommodate wider doors, so spaces were widened last spring, yet wet cement blurred them. The markings now favor drivers and space efficiency, with a call for careful parking to fit more cars.
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Titanka
Valley Farmerettes Host Mothers at Evening Tea
The Valley 4 H club met at Mrs Plaster home on May 23 for a Mothers Day tea Nine members and two leaders attended roll call with My Favorite Salad Corsages were exchanged A business meeting followed Rally Day plans were set for Burt June 11 District and State camps were discussed Talks and demonstrations on salads and introductions were presented Lunch was served by leaders and girls
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The
Valley Farmerettes Girls 4-H Club
Shirley Jean
Sunday Church Schedule Notes Pro gram
Pastor A Roskamp leads 9:30 am Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 am Morning Worship and 8:00 pm Bible School Program. Mid week activities omit ladies aid. catechism review and choir rehearsal proceed as usual.
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Ramsey Reformed A. Roskamp
Ladies Aid
Local Girl Scout Troop Seeks New Members
Girls aged 7 to 13 are invited to join Brownie or Junior Troops. Send name age and mailing address to Mrs. Clifford Krantz.
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Clifford Krantz
WSCS General Meeting Sets June 13 Service
General Meeting of WSCS scheduled for Wednesday June 13 at 2 30 pm. Leader of Worship Service will be the Friendship club boys and girls with program led by Mrs Miller Nelson. Hostesses are Mrs Robert Lang and Mrs John Tjarks.
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WSCS
Girls of the Friendship Club
Miller Nelson
Robert Lang
John Tjarks
Four Couples Receive Marriage Licenses in Kossuth County
Four couples were issued marriage licenses in Kossuth County last week. Names include Goodwin Berge rud and Grace Smith of Woden, Sam Dovidh and Joyce M. Nikkari of Minneapolis, Phillip E. Eischen of Algona with Ruth Muller of Whittemore, Gordon LeWarne of Pomeroy with Jean Gabel of Ledyard. Tower of Pisa measures 178 feet high and 14 feet out of plumb.
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Kossuth County
Goodwin Bergerud
Grace Smith
Woden
Sam Dovidh
Joyce M. Nikkari
Minneapolis
Phillip E. Eischen
Algona
Ruth Muller
Whittemore
Gordon LeWarne
Pomeroy
Jean Gabel
Ledyard
Methodist Church Notes Doan Titonka Schedules
Doan and Titonka church services at 9 45 and 11 morning worship. Humboldt hosts conference youth meeting Sunday through Tuesday. WSCS monthly meeting next Wednesday at the church with fellowship Thursday night and a young adult meeting Thursday at the church.
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Methodist Church
J. E. Albertson
Titonka
Doan
Humboldt
WSCS
Maintenance Crew Repairs Highway South of Titonka
A maintenance crew from the Algona highway station works on Highway 206 to fix deteriorations from months of wear. The harsh winter left roads across Iowa, including this area, in worse condition than in years. The Topic publisher notes severe damage on blacktop roads west of Sioux City, including Federal Highway 20.
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Algona
Iowa
Sioux City
Towa
Titonka Chamber of Commerce to Meet Next Monday
The Titonka Chamber of Commerce will meet at Harold's Roller Rink next Monday evening. The agenda includes the regular business meeting and a film titled Beauty Spots and Recreational Facilities of Minnesota. Lunch will be served after the meeting.
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Titonka
Titonka Chamber of Commerce
Harold's
Minnesota
Safety tips for vacationers on Iowa waters
The article warns of drownings on lakes and streams and offers Red Cross guidance. It urges waiting after meals before swimming, avoiding fatigue in water, swimming only in supervised areas, not overestimating swimming ability, and respecting river currents. It notes that Iowa requires annual boat inspections and capacity tags and gives boat safety rules for avoiding storms, gear, and capsizing hazards.
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American Red Cross
Iowa
Titonka Woman's Club closes year with May breakfast
The Titonka Woman's Club held a May morning breakfast at Mrs. H. J. Orthel’s home with 20 members and one guest. New president Mrs. Clark Miller announced committees and a Brownie Girl Scout troop sponsor as a new project funded from the party fund.
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Titonka Woman's Club
H. J. Orthel
Everett Rippentrop
H. J. Torgersen
Harry Reed
Sidney Wood
Chicago
H. A. French
Clark Miller
R. L. Krantz
J. B. Albertson
James Barlow
C. H. Downs
Pierre Sartor
C. Akrantz
T. J. Reith
Mary Oesterreicher
Howard Andrews
ACP Practices Rising In Kossuth County
A county survey shows 91 percent of farmers design ACP practices to gain eligibility for cost assistance. Average aid was $88.54 for 70 percent of Town farmers in 1950, with plans for 1951 including terraces strips and waterways, drainage and pasture improvements, tree planting, soil amendments, and green manures. The program aims to share costs to ensure food and fiber supplies.
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Kossuth County
H. J. Studer
PMA
Studer
Kossuth
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