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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

5

Recital by Mrs Planze and Pupils at Immanuel Lutheran

Mrs Wm Planz and her piano students performed a Friday afternoon recital at Immanuel Lutheran, presenting a long program of solo and duet pieces. Selections covered classical, folk, and musical theatre, with many students accompanying their teacher, including Ullmann, Ullmann, Hofmann, Seefeld, Fisher, Stecker, Smidt, Janes, Attig, Dunmire, and others.

Planz Immanuel Lutharan Partonage Plang Slo Orla Jane Anderson Humpty Dumpty Hatrellita Geraldine Ullmann Thelma Ullmann Darlene Franzen Joyce Atti Joyce Attig Anna By Bach Doris’ Hofmann Derry Leona Hofmann Sharon Seefeld Little White Bubberly Louise Boyken Phyllis Fisher Phylls Fisher Marlene Stecker Bach John Smidt Jesus Savior Norway Vada Janés Jolly Little Breeze Sherry Stecker Wilda Schutter Wilds Schutter Dublin ‘Town Marilyn Seefeld Dixie Land Judy Stecker The Globe Trotter Robert Hofmann Marlys Stecker Thvo Grace Smith Carol Dunmire la Marseillaise Beverly Stecker Lil- Nan Planzg

Hat Night Kickoff for Western Campaign Launch

The Chamber of Commerce opens a Western style event on Main Street this Saturday inviting the public to join a Cowboy themed gathering. Western tunes by Cowgirl Wanda Falkerts and Cowboy Floyd Hulsman accompany a community sing as locals dress in hats and regalia prior to the Indian Day Rodeo on August 14 and 15.

Titonie Chamber of Commerce Wanda Falkerts Floyd Hulsman Ann Alice Loly Peterson Reinder Krominga Cowboy Sartor Fritz and Radmaker

Many new sidewalks being built about town

Several new sidewalks have been built along residence fronts in town. Lou Helfer, W. A. Schram, and Wilbur Schram have completed walks on their properties in the west part of town. More walks are planned, with hopes for connection to downtown and a crossing over the railroad area soon.

Lou Helfer W. A. Schram Wilbur Schram the Helfers

Dean Boyken injured by drive belt accident

Dean Boyken, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Boyken, suffered a fracture to his left arm and a broken right leg Saturday morning after entangling in a drive belt. He was taken to Buffalo Center hospital for first aid and then to Rochester, likely six weeks at St Marys. The belt remained connected to the mill despite removal from the tractor pulley.

Dean Boyken Henry Boyken Buffalo Center Rochester St. Mary's Hospital Dean Sat

Buck Walrod Softball Beats Reformed Church In Buffalo Center

In a newly organized league the Buck Walrod softball team defeated the Reformed Church at Buffalo Center 17 to 46 Monday evening. The game started as a walk away but Walrod’s outfit wished they had a few more scores. It was a nice evening of entertainment.

Buck's OF Titonka Reformed Church Buffalo Center Buck Walrod Reformed Church At Walrod

Titonka Indian Day anniversary notes and town items

Notes on SOTH anniversary for Titonka recount Indian Day origins from 1905 with a 2000 attendee crowd and events such as a parade ball game and parachute jump. It mentions later years, a rodeo queen contest, local teachers, beekeeping history, and a description of a traditional pony merry go round.

Titonka Swea Cly Bancroft Albert Meyer Guy Bruns Herman Netsor Fred Stevens B. F. Kleigt al Falkenhainer Burt Tionkta Mia Elsie Hart Elsie Relbsamen Williston N. Dak Department of Agriculture Maurice Keil J Isue Ted Robert Lang Bers Harold Gartner L. G. Gartner

Claus Wibben Guests At Surprise Birthday Party

Claus Wibben turned 72 on Sunday with a surprise party in Algona. The event began with a Mission Festival service at Trinity Lutheran, followed by the church cornerstone laying. Family and friends hosted a noon picnic in Call Park and gave the Wibbens a telephone set with a year of rent prepaid. Attendees included Mrs Willett of Fenton, Mrs Willett of Britt, Mrs Wilrett of Burt, John Wibben of Lakota, Ben Wibben of Algona, Garbin Wibben of Titonka, Mrs Price of Lakota, Mrs Witch Taylor of Algona, Mrs Willrett of Wesley, and others.

Claus Wibben Buster Countryman Ard Fred Willrett Algona

Supervised Playground Opens July 5 for Youths

Titania Federated club opens a supervised playground on school grounds Tuesday July 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. daily except weekends. Kindergarten through 10th grade are invited for crafts rhythm games and story hours with separate groups and times. Parents are reminded supervision ends at 4 p.m. and the club or school bears no accident responsibility.

Titania Federated Club

Lichteigs Attend First Mass of Relative Wesley

Mr and Mrs Louis Lichteig and Mr and Mrs John Lichteig attended the first mass of their cousin Father Pfiester in New Haven Connecticut after a ten day east coast trip. About 240 relatives were present including five Lichtelg priests. They visited St Ann De Beaupre shrine in Quebec and saw relatives in Augusta Maine Fort Wayne Pittsburg and Englewood New Jersey.

Rosalie Alne Maurice De Boer Wedding at Belmond

Miss Rosalie Aine daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Aine married Maurice DeBoer son of Mrs Claus DeBoer on Thursday June 28 at 8 pm in Trinity Lutheran church Belmond with about 200 relatives present. The ceremony featured candlelight, white satin gowns, gardenias, and a reception at the church parlor. The couple to reside on the DeBoer farm north of Wesley after a wedding trip.

Wesley Rosalie Aine Sam Anne Maurice DeBoer Claus DeBoer O. N. Severseike Trinity Lutheran Church Belmond Norway Emery Munson Decorah Leonard Anne Philadelphia Betty Ann Tjaden Woden Forrest Eickies Britt Dorothy Severseike Karen Lee Anne Celing Kay Miller Titonia Charles Lee Noble Clarence DeBoer Ames Forrest Eekles Leonard Aine U. S. VII Irving Aing Loren Lease LaVerne Severselke Elmond Odean Severselke Inne Gerdes The Indies Trinity Church Seversclke R. E. Newbrough J. L. Hagerty St. Anne Brogenbrock Walter Lindgren Wesley High School 3St. Olaf College Washington,d. C Tonka Broom DeBoer

Buffalo Boosters Regular Meeting Highlights

The Buffalo Boosters Girls 4-H club met at Sharon Schutter’s home on Monday, June 27 with 12 members answering roll call on sewing problems. The group voted to spend three days at a cottage at Clear Lake in late July and planned a bunk sale at Beed Hardware to fund the trip. Catherine Orthel and Dorothy Dunmire reported on the state convention in Ames June 21 to 24. Sharon Ringsdorf and Marilyn Petergon joined as new members bringing total to 17. A doliloud lunch was served by the hostess.

Buffalo Boosters Sharon Schutter Clear Lake Beed Hardware Catherine Orthel Dorothy Dunmire Ames Sharon Ringsdorf Marilyn Petergon Thia I Fratherine Orthel

Three Soft Ball League Games Here Each Week

At a June 24 1849 meeting a community soft ball league formed with Reform Church Buffalo Center Bucks Mayland's Ramsey Gorman Valley Intermill's Gray's and Buffalo Center. A lighted diamond on the school grounds hosts three weekly games and Ramsey diamond hosts one. The schedule promises early season excitement with balanced local teams and matches through August.

Reform Buffalo Center Bucks Mayland's Ramsey Gorman Valley Intermill’s Gray's Ate Reformed Church Buck's Here Mayland Rameney Ramacy German Valley Intermill's Herayon Grayeve Fresh Ramuacy B. C Buck's Va Mayland’s Buck J. C Maylani

Titonka Softball Falls to Woden in Home Game

Titonka softball team played Woden Sunday night at the local lighted diamond and lost 10 to 7. Titonka managed one run through six innings against Bernard Schmidt, then erupted for six in the seventh before a late rally fell short of catching Woden.

Titonka Lone Rock Downa Bob Downs A Young Bruns Keith Dale Wesselman Johnston Norland Vf Stott P Mitchell Schroeder Bierle Dreyer Bierstedt Grogs le Longe Berhard Blanchard Woden Bernard Schmidt Waden

Rev A Mardorf Honored On 10th Anniversary

Goat Hope Lutheran church celebrated a ten year milestone for Rev Alfred Mardorf with a service featuring his father Rev C J Mardorf, choir selections including Take Thou My Hand Dear Father, and Living For Jesus. A noon dinner, a program led by Mrs Benny Schutter, congratulatory letters read, and a purse presented by Edward Boyken capped the event. Out of town guests included Rev and Mrs C J Mardorf of Harmony Minnesota and other relatives. Prior to Titonka service in 1942 Mardorf served Harmony, Minn for three and a half years.

Goat Hope Lutheran Church Alfred Mardorf C.J. Mandarf Olin Mardorf Sr Good Hope Choir Benny Schutter Telly Stetker Jesus Florence Schutter C. J. Mardoff Paul Lutz Renwick Pastor Mardorf Mra. Schutter Herbert Rakow Joe Presthus God Edward Boyken Trensurer Woden Titonica Paster Mardorf Harmony Minn

Wall collapse damages Glen Miller Building in heavy rain

The Glen Miller Building under construction suffered a major wall collapse Friday night when the north basement wall gave way under rain, sending several feet of wall and floor into the basement. Steel floor stringers were bent, but overall damage caused little delay to the project.

Glen Miller Taven Sy

Methodist Church Campnex Puaster Worship Service

The Methodist Church announces worship at 11 with Sunday School at 10 and evening service. An official board meeting Friday at 4 pm at the Parsonage was postponed. Camp sessions at Spirit Lake Iowa for 10th to 12th graders July 17-23 with registration through Florence Willis or the pastor.

Board of ‘Trustong Pam Wall Street Methodist P.O. Spirit Lake Towa Florence Willis

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Roger Raymond Baade Claus Wibbens Rosalie Alne Maurice DE Boer Rev. A. Mardorf Wall Miller Bld Methodist Church Camnex, Puaster DOAN
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