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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
3
A columnist reflects on reading tastes naming Mickey Spillane as a top author and discusses axioms and proverbs. The piece contrasts old sayings with modern slang among youths and ponders how language evolves across generations.
Readers discuss teen behavior around fireworks before the Fourth of July, questioning allowances and safety concerns. The column notes ongoing public interest and varied community reactions.
The Greenfield clan gathered Sunday at Woden park with 72 attendees including all eleven Greenfield children. Relatives from Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and Marshalltown joined a day of reunion prayers, a bountiful noon picnic and old friends renewing acquaintances.
GOOD HOPE LUTHERAN invites the congregation to Immanuel Lutheran for Mission Festival services this Sunday at 10 am and 2 pm. Choir rehearsal Friday June 27 at 7 45 pm. Luther League and Sunday School events planned including roller skating and a June 30 gathering. Ladies Aid meets July 2 at 2 pm with topics on Patriotism.
A fragment notes a legal stance in Iowa labeled Buy It in Titonka and mentions disturbance of peace and sleep late at night. It hints at possible town racing through Titonka and on Route 226.
Good Hope Lutheran church sent lay delegate Wm. Boyken and Pastor Rev. B. H. Schwerin to the Iowa District Convention of the American Lutheran Church in Waverly from June 23 to 26. Wartburg College and St. Paul’s Lutheran church co-host the event with kickoff services and a banquet honoring Wartburg’s centennial. The church is part of a district with about 70,000 baptized members across roughly 160 congregations in Iowa.
Reports say threatening clouds and high winds Monday brought a cooler evening with darkness and a brief blackout. A small cyclone caused damage in Cherokee county, while the local area experienced only darkness. Tuesday saw more thunder and showers as the week continued.
Marilyn Welhousen hosted the Valley Fanmerettes 4 H girls club on Wednesday June 16. Eight members answered roll call with fabric types and identification. Two visitors attended. Vice president Darlene Franzen led the business meeting. Plans were made for Achievement Day and the demonstration team. Talks were given by Marilyn Welhousen on ironing and by Darlene Franzen on hair care. Sherry Stecker led a discussion on buying hair brushes. Mrs. Plasier demonstrated skirt stripe matching. A fabric materials guessing contest followed, with photos taken and 4 H songs sung. Lunch by Mrs Welhousen and Marilyn. Next meeting is July 9 at Mrs Beenken s.
Weather permitting Good Hope faces Immanuel on the local diamond around 8 30 p m Friday The Good Hope team is seeking additional games contact Reinder Krominga or Pastor Schwerin for open dates
The Town Council met Monday evening June 16 with Mayor French Clerk Reaser and members Schutter Torgensen Callies Fisher present. Minutes and or bills were approved and treasurer report accepted. Permits for beer and cigarettes authorized for issuance. Bills list shows General Fund salaries and various city expenses including power, printing, and water work.
May expenditures totaled 1371.07 including fuel repairs and utilities. Receipts reached 788.56 from water rent and taxes. Town Clerk Florence K. Reaser adjourned the meeting.
The Methodist Church led by E Albertson includes church school and morning worship with soloist Ronald Nelson performing "I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked." IMYF hosts a bake sale at Beed Hardware to fund summer camp. A Young Adults gathering with families is set at Bob and Audrey Boekelman's on Thursday at seven. High School Camp Methoji runs July 6 to 12.
The district announces returns and new appointments for several pastors. Rev. Albertson is reassigned to Titonka Dean, Rev. Mitchell to Prairie Center, and Rev. James moves to Ruthven after a long tenure at Titonka. Additional changes list district superintendent Rev. Fred Ortmeyer in Algona and multiple parish allocations across surrounding communities.
Mr and Mrs T J Reith and daughters spent part of last week in Shenandoah visiting Mrs Reiths mother Mrs Anna Fleming. They attended the twenty fifth anniversary alumni banquet of Mrs Reiths graduation class with the same menu and colors as 25 years ago. The gathering included roll call updates on where old grads live and family news. Mrs Reith joked about Titanka spelling and pronunciation and a prize for the grad who changed least in 25 years.
Mission Festival at Immanuel Lutheran H A Diers on Sunday June 29 includes a 10 am service preached by Rev Cr Weihaupt editor of Lutheran Missionary Col umbus Ohio A 9 am Sunday School 12 pm pot luck 2 pm afternoon rally speakers Rev B H Schwerin Titonia Rev N Langholz Corwith 8 pm address by Rev E Sommenfeld Woden Special mission offerings All friends of mission invited Iowa District convention at Wartburg College Monday to Thursday delegate Heiko Bruns Titonka Junior Mission Band invites Mission Band to Teller skating party Titonka Friday evening June 27
Titonka stores bank and post office will close July fourth with the post office timing ending after morning mail delivery. Spraying lilac borers with DDT is advised as an effective control method without heavy pruning.
Buffalo booster recounts the 4-H State Convention at Ames with 1500 girls and leaders, tours, greetings, and programs. New officers installed include Sherry Peyiton president and Connie Miller vice president as the event closes with the chorus and a peace song.
Pastor Orville R. Brooks leads Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. An evangelistic service begins at 8 pm, with Bible study on Thursday at 8 pm. The notice cites I John 1 9 about forgiveness.
SEY reforming A. Roskamp pastor announces weekly meetings as usual. The Pleasant Prairie Reformed Youth conference will be in Aplington on Thursday June 28 inviting Ramsey youths to contact the pastor. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am morning worship infant baptism during service and 8:00 pm evening worship. Girl Scouts report hike and weiner roast for 4 pm June 17 led by Percilla Reith Betty Hatten and Darlene Callies. They are pursuing first class badges. A window collision: a driver parked at a Tripoli drug store left, car rolled through street and into a garage window.
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