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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
5
Mrs. Fred Henken escaped serious harm after carbon monoxide from a gasoline powered washing machine exhaust filled a basement. She collapsed while bringing clothes outside, her husband found her unconscious, and a car ride to a doctor saved her. She recovered.
Algona justice court processed multiple cases last week. Oscar Hike was found guilty of drunkenness and sentenced to 14 days in county jail. William Durant paid a $3 fine and $2 costs after pleading guilty to failing to stop at a stop sign. Herman Boeckholt and others from Titania vicinity faced illegal possession of intoxicating liquor charges and were held for the next grand jury. C W Berger fined $5 and $2 costs for truck driving violations. M J McGuire paid $1 and costs for a stop violation. Justice P A Dawson officiated a marriage for Howard Meierbachtel and Freda Hoppe at his office last Friday.
A surprise party celebrated Tony Jands and his wife for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Neighbors and friends gathered Saturday evening to honor the couple in a warm community gathering.
Mrs W H Carlson and daughter Jane of Swea City visited Saturday at the J H Ukena and I B Wortman homes. Mr and Mrs Hd Thaves of Burt visited Sunday at Emma and Louise Thaves home. Emma Louise Louis Thaves Gertrude Wortman and Mr and Mrs Wade Ball entertained Wednesday evening at Emma and Chas Gutknecht home. Mr and Mrs QO J Rippen trop, George Ennes Huert Rippen trop Cort Rippen trop and Idah Telkamp helped Alvin Rippen trop celebrate their first wedding anniversary Thursday at the J He Telkamp home. Mrs Korse Ellman of Buffalo Center visited one afternoon last week at O O Peterson home. The Joe Diez family drove to Minneapolis Saturday to bring back Mrs Diez who has been there several weeks for treatments.
Sunday School at 9:30 A M English service at 10:30 A M and 7:30 P M Holy Communion service. Evening offering supports missionary work. The photo will meet for a rehearsal Friday evening. Confirmation at 1:00 Saturday.
Floren Bartlett was seriously ill Sunday and Monday evening, transported by ambulance to a hospital in Iowa City for treatment.
Lester Callies purchased the Mor tis Hansen cottage located south of the H A French home last Thursday. He invested for rental purposes.
Heyo Boekelmans sale is scheduled for Friday March 12 at his farm located about one to two miles from German Valley. The event invites local residents to attend the live farm sale.
Ray Miller underwent an appendectomy at Kossuth hospital in Algona after falling seriously ill last week. He was very ill following the operation but is now on the road to recovery.
A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Edna Carlson Wesley was hosted by Mrs Olaf Ran nemark at her home on Saturday afternoon. Thirty two guests attended and the bride received many pretty and useful gifts for her home.
Henry Wubben wed Edna May Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Carlson at the bride’s parents home last Monday afternoon at one o clock. Rev O M Johnson of Wesley Congregational church officiated. Attendants were Helen Knapper and Clifford Carlson. The couple will farm in Swea City after the ceremony.
Heiko Myering son of Mr and Mrs John Myering and Grace Wessels daughter of Mr and Mrs Evert Wessels were married Wednesday February 17 at 2 30 oclock at the German Reformed Parsonage with Rev m Everts reading the single ping ceremony The bride wore a navy blue dress Attendant Pearl wore light blue The groom John Myering wore navy blue suits They left for Blairsburg the next morning to visit for about ten days and will begin housekeeping March first on a farm southeast of Himore Minnesota.
The engineer in charge reported that work began uncovering walls and cement for the new Algona post office. If weather stays favorable, erection will be pushed forward soon.
Mr and Mrs Herman Leeck and daughter visited Wisconsin last Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Herman Bussie to see Mrs Leecks mother and father. They returned home Sunday evening.
Sunday School at 10 80 A M Willis Phelps Superintendent Morning Worship at 11 00 Epworth League at 7 80 P M Easter Offering for World Service planned. At Doan Morning Worship 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 Ladies Aid meets Thursday March 11 at Mrs Van Hansen home Mrs Ted Hoover assisting.
Local residents report several changes in Wesley and nearby. Mearnddit Meyers transacted business in Titanica Monday. Bernard Thompson family moved to a farm north of Wesley. Everett Mann family moved into John Krull property, previously tenanted by Wandlings. Relbsamen returned from Port Dodge after thirteen days in St Josepha hospital. Mrs Brandt, Mr Glesking, and Mrs Rike traveled to Stout, Iowa for the funeral of Mrs Frad Helmera, who is an aunt of the women.
Totanka sends the largest entry yet as Britt hosts the sectional music contest on Thursday to Saturday. The Boys Glee Club performs at 9:30 PM Friday singing Sing Me A Chanty and God is in His Holy Temple, with a long roster of members listed. The Girly Glee Club performs at 7:00 PM Friday, singing Homing In The Time of Roses and By Bendemeer's Stream, followed by the Mixed Chorus at 4:15 PM Friday with two pieces. Soloists include Irene Schmidt and Clarke Miller among others, and the high school band of about forty performs at 7:00 PM Friday with selections The Village Chapel, Serenade, and Energy.
Elda Jand tends to her sister Mrs Monet Trunkhill who is seriously ill with pneumonia. The sorrowful scene unfolds as family members rally around the ailing woman in their Kansas home.
Mr and Mrs Chas Phelps received word from Mr and Mrs Hills Jain in Elk Mound Wisconsin that they are the parents of a seven pound baby girl born last week.
Alfred McFarland, long time resident at O. Mear lands, came back Friday night after a two year visit in California. He resided there for several years before returning home.
The annual school election in Portland resulted in seven district races selecting Louis Bartlett for District 1 John Koestler for District 2 no election in District 3 B I Dickmeyer for District 4 Ted Ringsdorf for District 5 Wait Waltman for District 6 Hans Koestler for District 7 and Mrs Martin Recker for District 8.
Raymond Ronacker completed arrangements to open an IGA store at Reinbeck Town. He is purchasing fixtures and arranging for his new business in a town of 1 425 population about 26 miles west of Waterloo. Reinbeck is thriving with a good territory for the venture.
School sections describe vocational guidance by Dean Fisher of Iowa State College Ames, ice cream party plans, and Home Economics sewing projects including playsuits dresses and blouses. Biology and general science puzzles challenge students with mind tests while teachers join in. Basketball results show Ringsted defeating local team 26 to 19 with height and sharp shooting noted. Junior High and Sixth to Fifth grades outline woodworking, geography studies on Africa and Panama Canal Zone, health poems, spelling honors, and upcoming contests.
District Court notes show no sessions last week with Judge F C Davidson present on Monday en route to Humboldt. New cases include Madsen vs James McKee and Florence McKee for account. Veronica Janvrin vs Clarence Janvrin for divorce. Algona Federal Savings and Loan Assn vs R W Rash et al for foreclosure. Botsford Lumber Co vs Myrtle Turnbaugh for mechanics lien foreclosure. The Travelers Ins Co vs Fred B H Dutton writ of attachment. Home Owners Loan Corp vs Nathaniel Walsh et al for foreclosure. F B Kirsten vs Don W Helbling writ of replevin. Probate filings include guardianship of Mary J Wildin and Melvin Logeman with Walter Logeman named guardian. estate of Charles Miller will probate filed.
Geo Graham Jr. departed Monday for Des Moines where he will be admitted to the veterans hospital.
Obituary notes H D Mussman dies at Riceville residence after weeks with daughter Mrs Kemp. Funeral at M H church with Rev Harvey Nelson in charge. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery. Masons assist. Family mourns wife two daughters Mrs Kemp and Mrs Dow. sons George Dusworth and Harry. eleven grandchildren. Other local visits and Legion Auxiliary meetings outlined.
Ruby Heifner moved to leave nineteen in the room as the class turned the space into a radio studio. Second grader Gene Peterson celebrated his seventh birthday Friday while the Hives finished their basic reader. The students read stories from a completed book and dramatized The Three Little Pigs with help from Richard Downs and Miss Amundsen present along with others.
Miss Lella Wester of Ames visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hmil Wester while Bernard Erdman Cedar Falls student spends weekend with his parents. Several families visit, plus several arrivals and departures. Wm. Ward had tonsil surgery in Mason City and is recovering. Nancy Ann Doughan celebrated her sixth birthday with a party. Various moves and visits across Laverne Whittemore Clear Lake and Algona. Ceaseless family gatherings, hospital news, and local errands fill the week.
Producers in the Agricultural Conservation program will receive 7 percent more on Soil Conservation payments. Township committees have set soil depletion leases and corn limits per farm. Those pasturing oats sown with legumes must not seed oats beyond half a normal grain rate. Notices are mailed to both tenants and landlords. those missing notices by March 20 should contact the township committee or county office.
Wilbur Schram of Ames spent the weekend with his parents. March is here the time when farmers should sell unused items to exchange for cash. Douglas Gerdes has a light scarlet fever and is quarantined at the Oppedal farm southeast of town. He attends Scranton High School and is isolated in a brooder house. He is not seriously ill but will remain quarantined for the required period.
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