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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1955

Page

3

Titonka School Week In Review Calendar And Honors

Titonka school activities span a crowded week with senior events at the gym and the last classes before commencement. Honors lists name Grade 12 to Grade 7 students achieving A and B averages, including Gracie Satine and Darlene Post among others, plus faculty notes from first to fifth grade and lunch menu highlights.

Wight Allen Boyken Michael Nelson Beverly Richters Livya Willemssen Joan Baade Joy De= Golia Richard Hatters Sharon Rippentrop Cora Belle Stecker Marilyn Welhousen Fatty Wills Julia Wulbben Richard, Aulich Sylvia Eden Sandra Gartner Verna Gray Edith Huisinga Bruce Keil Brent Kell Judy ‘Mehlan Sandra’ ‘Smith Marybethecker Doug- Tes Eaet Imind

Miller sister buried in Algona after Rockford funeral

Mrs. Oscar Miller attended the funeral of her sister Gertrude Osterbauer in Algona. Gertrude Ashelford Osterbauer died at her Rockford Illinois home after a 45 year residence there. Survivors include Ruby Tripp of Florida Nellie Miller of Titonka Grace Yount of DeKalb Violet Greeders of Mason City and Rufus Ashelford of Miles City Montana.

Oscar Miller Algona Ruby Tripp Florida Nellie Titonka Grace Yount DeKalb Tony Greeders Violet Mason City Rufus Ashelford Miles City Montana

Titania Merchants Sponsor Weekend Movie Listings

The merchants invite all for Saturday showings of Drive a Crooked Road starring Mickey Rooney and Diane Foster with free admission for children under 12 and 10 cents for those 12 and over on March and April Saturdays. A Panda or Mule is given away each week, no need to be present to win. Also promoted is The Caine Mutiny film adaptation with Van Johnson Humphrey Bogart and others coming Sunday and Wednesday March 20 and 23.

Merchants of Titania Mickey Rooney Diane Foster van Johnson Maruk Caine Fred MacMurray Keefer Jose Ferrer Greenwald Humphrey Bogart Quéeg Tyke Theatre

Titonka Federated Club Meeting Reports March 10

Titonka Federated Club met March 10 at the home of Mrs. Kathryn Ham with co hostess. Mrs. Gertrude Bartlett reviewed Club Woman's Magazine. Mrs. Dorothy Nothwehr and Mrs. Rosalin Thies presented a decorating lesson by film and discussion. Next meeting March 24 will be husbands' party at the school lunch room hosted by several members.

Titonka Federated Club Kathryn Ham Gertrude Bartlett Woman's Magazine Dorothy ‘Nothwehr Rosalin Thiesse Schoo Helen Schram Mary Oesterreicher Doris Sathorg Clarine Boyken Ann Schwerin Cleo Nelson Kathryn Swan Max. Goldman

Menu notes show daily meals served figures

Friday menu includes salmon loaf mashed potatoes buttered spinach bread and butter apple milk with 867 servings noted. Earlier line lists cheese sandwich fruit cup milk 372 servings attributed to Mrs Stockwell.

Titonka Chamber to Sponsor Easter Egg Hunt

Titonka Chamber of Commerce endorsed L. W. Nath's plan for an Easter egg hunt for children at an upcoming event. Nath was named chairman of the organizing committee with other members to be announced. Further details will be provided later.

Titonka Chamber of Commerce L. W. Nath Mr. Nath

Kossuth County Soil Samplers Named by ASC

Five local men Charles Plathe James Devine Oliver Carlson Richard M Anderson and Robert Boekelman were named as soil sampling officers for Kossuth farmers with no service charge. Additional samplers may be appointed and farmers may bring their own samples using free boxes and forms. Iowa State College soil testing backs results for timely fertilization advice before planting.

Kossuth Charles Plathe James Devine Oliver Carlson Richard M. Anderson Robert Boekelman ASC Herman Studer John A. Burton Studer Kossuth County Iowa State College’ Soil Testing Laboratory Iowa State College Burton College

Manuel Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor W W A Diers leads services on Sunday March 20 with worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m The Luther League meets at 7 80 p m Lenten service with offering at 7 30 p m March 16 Rehearsals for senior choir and women's chorus March 17 Women's study group last meeting March 19 Confirmation at 8 a m Junior mission band at 1 30 p m

Manuel Lutheran

Ramsey Reformed A. Roskamp Pastor Schedule

Ramsey Reform church lists services with Pastor A Roskamp Sunday 9 30 am Sunday School 10 30 am Morning Worship 7 30 pm Evening Worship Thursday prayer 7 30 pm Choir rehearsal adults 60 cents children 350 cents pancake supper Thursday March 24 starting 5 30 pm all welcome

Ramsey Reformed A. Roskamp Ramsey Brotherhood

Good Hope Lutheran Church Events Summary

Good Hope Lutheran announces services and events. Sunday worship at 9:30 am with Bible class at 10:30 am. Lenten services Wednesdays at 7:30 pm with benevolence offerings. Choir rehearsal 7:30 pm Thursdays. Confirmation instruction 9 am to 12 noon Saturdays. March 16, 17, and 28 noted for services and activities.

Good Hope Lutheran B. . Schwerin

Titonka Doan Parish Methodist Church Events March 1955

March 20 1955 service schedule at Titonka and Doan churches lists morning and evening worship and church school. Sermon titled This and Nothing Else Children’s story Is God Thankful. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Weekend film program includes Jesus Teaches Forgiveness and Unto Thyself Be True. Also notes Chasy Membership Class March 19 and Fourth Quarterly Conference March 22. Tapping may destroy shade trees warns Margherita Tarr Iowa State College extension landscape architect.

Titonka-Doan Methodist Max E. Goldman Doan Titonka Methodist Youth Fellowship Dean Jesus Margherita Tarr Iowa State College Extension

Walker McDonald and Geo Seaberg Win School Election

Walker McDonald and George Seaberg were elected directors of Titonka Consolidated School District after 351 votes were cast. McDonald has not held office before. Seaberg previously served on a township board and now joins a board with three Buffalo Township members and one each from German and Wesley Townships.

Walker McDonald George Seaberg Titonka McDonald Seabeng Wesley Township German Wesley Buffalo Township H. W. Kitzinger Everett Sleper Lester Eden

Lions Club Fetes Don Mitchell District Governor Visit

Eagle Grove district governor Don Mitchell of Lions Clubs International spoke at the Lions Club fish fry at the American Legion rooms. Ray Krantz and family shared travel impressions from a Texas Mexico and Florida trip, while members discussed potential public projects for community benefit.

Don Mitchell Eagle Grove Iowa Lions Clubs International Lions Club American Legion Rooms Mitchel Ray Krantz Bryan Asa Texas Mexico Florida Howard French Dale Craven

Soil Conservation Fund Opens for Kossuth Farmers

Farmers in Kossuth County can earn up to 63919.00 by joining soil conservation practices in 1955 per Herman J. Studer ASC office manager. Approved methods include seeding permanent pasture lime stone treatment renovation tiling sod water ways and more. County farmers must apply before starting, with landlords and tenants coordinating practices to use funds.

Kossuth County Herman J. Studer ASC Kossuth County A.S.C Studer

Humboldt teacher to speak at PTA meeting on world travels

Rev. Davies, who has journeyed across the world in twenty years, will address the Parent Teachers Association on March 21 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. He returns from a Near East and India trip and will present colored slides with his talk Three Danger Spots to World Peace. The public is invited.

of Humboldt Parent Teachers Association Rev. Davies Near East India England Yugoslavia

Red Cross Drive Completes 1955 Totals in Titanka

The Red Cross Drive of 1955 in Titanka raised 208 dollars and 5 cents. Co Chairs Edw A Sathoff Kenneth Swan Lenus Tsebrand and a group of volunteers including Mrs Loyal Gingrich Mrs Gordon Swan Mrs Robert Lang Minnie Alice Pannikiuk Mrs Raymond Baade Mrs W E Nothwehr Mrs George Anderson Mrs J R Schutter and Mrs Wilbur Schram extend thanks to all contributors and workers.

Red Cross Titanka A. Sathoff Kenneth Swan Lenus Tsebrand Loyal Gingrich Gordon Swan Robert Lang Minnie Alice Pannikiuk Raymond Baade W. E. Nothwehr George Anderson J. R. Sc

Reseal program announced for 1954 grain in Kossuth County

Herman J. Studer announces an ASC reseal program for 1954 barley oats and flaxseed stored on farms in Kossuth County The program extends farm storage loans at 34 percent interest through April 30 1956 and offers storage payments for reseal or converted agreements Readiness to apply ends before the 1054 crop loan maturity with details on quantities and eligibility.

Kossuth Herman J. Studer ASC Studer

Titonka Juniors Triumph In State Line Championship

Titonka Junior High girls win the Stateline tournament with 37-36 over Lakota, 30-28 over Thompson, and 38-13 vs Armstrong to claim the title. The team posted ten straight junior high wins and earned a runner up in class tournament. Starting forwards were Betty Doughan Barbara Ringsdorf Gayle Sloper with reserves including Sharon Rippentrop and Marilyn Welhousen.

Titonka Lakota Thomspson Armstrong Girls Betty Doughan Barbara Ringsdorf Gayle Sloper Sharon Rippentrop Sandra Smith Marilyn Ackerman Mildred Ullmann Marilyn Welhousen Orla Anderson Marianne Rippentrop Judy Mehian Ellen Nelson LaVonne Ackerman

Mrs Max Goldman Delivers Noted Talk at Chamber Meet

Mrs Max Goldman spoke at the Titanica Chamber of Commerce gathering Monday in the schoolhouse lunch room. She has addressed large audiences in Des Moines and Omaha and this talk provided thoughtful and entertaining material, described as one of Titonka’s best.

Max Goldman Titanica Chamber of Commerce Des Moines Omaha Chambers of Commerce Titonka

New Cars Licensed in Kossuth County

Nineteen new cars were licensed in Kossuth county last week. Owners include Chevrolet and Ford dealers plus individuals from Titonka Algona Fen ton Whittemore Fenton LaVerne Bancroft Ottosen Irvington Burt Lone Rock and Burt. Vehicles listed are Chevrolet Ford Oldsmobile Mercury Pontiac and Buick with multiple owners and shops named.

Kossuth Chevrolet Donald Malthaus Titonka George Murphy Fenton Vic Perkins Whittemore H. V. Nims LaVerne Walter Zielske Bancroft Ford George

Commander-in-Chief Tice addresses Des Moines conference

South Dakota Commander-in-Chief Merton B. Tice spoke at the VUP.W. Service officers conference in Des Moines last weekend. He opposed Russian farmers studying Iowa farm methods. He urged strengthening education as key to national prosperity and praised engineers economists and scientists as outcomes of the education system. The next meeting is planned for March.

Marcha

Trail Ride Planned by Seneca Saddle Club March 20

The Seneca Saddle Club will hold a trail ride Sunday March 20 with a 1 30 p m start from the Algona Fair Grounds. All riders welcome and a pot luck lunch will follow. If rain cancels, the ride moves to March 27.

Seneca Saddle Club Algona Fair Grounds

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jane Darlene Post Miss Bruns Dale Bartelt Ruth Reed Gay DeGolia Jeanne Gingrich Carole Haack Diana Isebrand Judy Knutson Iris Michaelson Carole Ann Smith Therese Hamilton Cynthia Easton Linda Simpson Central Atheliog Greater Antilles Lesser Antilles United States Meadowlarks Gib Riekena Forest City Reikenas Den Reikena Ben Ishbrand Titonka Chamber Commerce Donald Voelker American Legion Auxiliary Notwehr Mary Young Camilla" Cooper Esther Peterson Mintie Oesterreicher Nothwehr Titanica Donald Mitchell Soil Conservation Fund Junior Hansen Warren Truesdell Wilbur Sexton Stanley Harris Geo. Boekelman Clarence Alderman Loren Hans David Rippentrop Ernest Godfredsen Glenn Miller Richard Hench Rodney Hansen Kenneth Hansen Harvey Thompson James Davies Chamber Commerce
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