Titonka School Weekly Activities Report
The Titonka school posts a week’s summary of classroom work across grades. Junior Typing led by Carol Callies and Mary Ellen Tjaden posted speeds around 50 60 wpm with peaks to 64. First graders studied March wind and farm theme with St Patrick decorations and a pet parade plan. Second grade notes flu absences and a drama project The Boy and His Goats. Fourth grade covers Famous People of Other Times arithmetic division farm plantation history rotating crops and health. Fifth grade reports new Cotton books from Coca Cola and Easter art weaving and upcoming translations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Callies
Mary Ellen ‘Tjaden
Car‘ol
Guy Carlson
Gene Rinigsdorf
Delores Harringa
Wanda Folkerts
Betty’ DeWall
Judith —‘Willett
Bruce @wviotel
Linda Hanson
Joan Beeriken
Judy DeBoer
Forrest
Sunnybrook Farm
Juanita
Bobby
Judy
Mehlan
Willer
Hornets
Titonka Carrier Salesman Earns Pilot’s Licenses
David Hanken completes a year of service in May while juggling route work and school activities. He earned a student pilot’s and cross country license after five hours fifteen minutes of instruction and soloed on November 18 two days after his sixteenth birthday. He must wait for his seventeenth birthday for a full pilot’s license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
David Hanken
Last Rites Held for Mrs George Onken in Titonka
Funeral services were held at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titonka for Mrs Katie Onken 81 with Rev H A Diers in charge. She died at St Ann hospital after a lingering illness March 9 Funeral attendees included relatives from Palmer Manson Bristow Buffalo Center and Klemme and members of Immanuel and Good Hope churches. Her husband George Onken preceded her in death in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ricklefs
Palmer
Iowa
Gerhard Oaken
Manson
John Sunken
Bristow
Albert Doden
Buffalo Center
Christina Olson
Kiemme
Titonka Merchants Agree to Preserve Firemen's Benefit Game
Titonka Iowa merchants and businessmen plan to stay open Friday March 28 and close Saturday March 29 to allow workers and trade area residents to attend the Firemen's benefit basketball game. Local business leaders listed include Swan Willemssen Callies Bros Intermill Store Savings Bank Reed Hardware K & H Cooperative Oil among others. A separate item notes Mr and Mrs Gene Krominga welcome a nine pound nine ounce son born March 17 at Memorial Hospital Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Iowa
Kenneth W. Swan
Lorens Willemssen
Callies Bros. Intermill
Titonka Savings Bank
Edward Boyken
Reed Hardware
L. G. Smith
S. Is
Gene Krominga
Memorial Hospital
Forest City
Girl in Germany Thanks Local Pupils for Christmas Box
A letter from Nessen dated December 19, 1951 thanks American pupils for a Christmas package sent through the Junior Red Cross. The German fifth and sixth graders express appreciation for the crayons and a doll, noting the doll cannot be used by a fifth grader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Red Cross
Nessen
America
Mrs Elizabeth DeNeuf of Lynden Sees Spring Bloom
In Lynden Washington on March 10 1952 Mrs Elizabeth DeNeuf writes of mild winter warm spells flowers blooming and lawns turning green She recalls old friends Mr and Mrs Senus Isebrand and mentions her age 88 living alone and enjoying letters from friends as she wishes a happy prosperous year to the Isebrands Meyers Dreesmans Bartletts and Franzen family and others with her daughter Dorothy Wilson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Wash
Clark
Senus Isebrand
Isebrands
Meyers
Dreesmans
Bartletts
Franzen
Elizabeth DeNeuf
Dorothy Wilson
Hinders Celebrate 40th Anniversary in Woden
Mr and Mrs Tom Hinders observed their 46th wedding anniversary at the Hinders home in Woden with a large gathering of relatives. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Beh Hinders and family of Wesley, Mr and Mrs Ted Hinders and family, Mr and Mrs Clifford Riggles and family of Forest City, Mr and Mrs Jim Huber and son of Titonka, and Mr and Mrs Anton Pannkuk of Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinders
Woden
Tom Hinders
Beh. Hinders
Wesley
Ted Hinders
Clifford Riggles
Forest
City
Jim Huber
Titonka
Anton. Pannkuk
Garner
Three Cars Crash East of Titonka on Monday Night
Reported three cars driven by Gresham Roskamp Terry Schutter of Titonka and Skip Christensen of Woden collided east of Titonka Monday night. Wrecker called and four boys including Schutter Boyken and Weir were taken to the hospital though injuries were not serious. Parents reportedly worried as details were sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham Roskamp
Terry Schutter
Titonka
Skip” Christensen
Woden
Heesch
Neal Boyken
Lyle Weir
Christensen
Methodist Church Announces Weekly Schedule and Events
Confirmation class meets Thursday at 7. Evening fellowship starts 6 30 with Tamir Sanik speaker. Monthly church board Monday at 8. Father Son banquet Tuesday 6 30. Parole leader Lyle Logan to speak. Circles meet Wednesday. Dean WSCS meets Thursday afternoon. Church School 9 and worship 9 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. E. Albertson
Board of Education
Tamir Sanik
Waldorf College
Lyle Logan
Ruthven
Deanchurch School
Dean Wscs
Grace Gospel Church Sunday Services and Bible Study
Pastor Orville R. Brooks leads Grace Gospel Church with Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Evening programs include Young Peoples Service at 7 pm and Evangelistic Service at 8 pm, plus Bible Study Thursday at 8 pm. The Eph 2:8 verse is cited on grace and salvation as a gift of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gospel Church
Orville R. Brooks
Young Peoples
Ramsey Reform of A Roskamp Sunday Services
Ramsey church outlines weekly schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 plus midweek meetings Wednesday 7 30 and Thursday choir rehearsal 8 buy it in Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed
A. Roskamp
Wed
Young Peoples
Miss Elizabeth Kinnard Dies in Estherville
Miss Elizabeth Kinnard a former sixth grade teacher in Estherville died this week after illness while in Cedar Falls pursuing a B S degree. Funeral was held Friday with many local friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kinnard
Estherville
Cedar Falls
T. J. Reith
Clarence Mechler
Jean Koestler
Kathryn Reisner
Eileen
Bruns Couple Celebrates Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary
Sunday afternoon March 16 Mr and Mrs Hward Bruns hosted relatives at their home for their thirtieth anniversary. A short program featured the couple’s nieces and a delicious lunch followed. Many gifts arrived from guests including Mrs Wm Tjaden Mrs Martha Schutter and family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hward Bruns
Wm. Tjaden
Martha. Schutter
Ted van Hove
Helko Bruns
Siemen Smith
Bob H. Spear
Arthur Post
Etta Fahrenholtz
Erwin
Kobus Tyaden
Morris Isebrand
Dan Wubben
Bonno Schutter
Dale Finer
Immanuel Lutheran Announces Lenten and Choir Schedules
Pastor H A Diers will lead worship at 10 30 am with Sunny School at 9 30 am The Lenten services with Mission Stay are on Wednesday at 7 30 pm A special mission offering is planned The senior choir rehearses Monday 7 30 pm junior choir Saturday 3 30 to 4 30 pm Confirmation instruction Saturday at 9 am On Sunday March 30 during service the confirmation class will be examined and a special offering for the new church building will be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran
H. A. Diers
Good Hope Lutheran
Lenien
Siefkes
B. H. Schwerin
Cub Scouts Readings Prompt Kite Contest Next Week
This week Cub Scout meeting focused on reading with boys sharing true stories. A kite flying contest is planned for next Monday if weather suits. Lunch was provided by Mrs Hansen and Mrs Michaelsen. Reported by Dicky Hatten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Michaelsen
Dicky Hatten
Now and Then Just Relax Story of Kids Living Lies
A trio of short child anecdotes shows youngsters exaggerating or misunderstanding ages and rules. A boy’s mother forbids crossing the road to play with a neighbor, a kindergartner fakes illness for a remaining at home, and a four year old wants to attend school for him. A girl claims her baby sister is older by error, insisting she was born two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindengarten
Harlem Roadking Cleo Johnson Headlines March 29 Game
Cleo Johnson of the Harlem Roadkings, famed five foot ten star with 12 year pro run, charms crowds with dribbling and wisecracks. Roadkings meet Buffalo Center Independents March 29 under Titonka fire department auspices with admission 1.00 for adults 50 cents for children. Good Hope Lutheran notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Johnson
Harlem Roadkings
Buffalo Center
King-Bee
Bobby Grand
Cleo
Broadkings
Ivy
Titanka Fire Department
School Music Groups Plan Recitals and Concerts
The Tilonka school music department announces a March precontest recital featuring soloists and small groups and an April concert. The effort aims to spark school musical interest and give members performance experience before contests while inviting community attendance. A growing high school group, plus a new grade school band, expands opportunities for many students across grades. The program lists band students by grade and instrument, including seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, eighth through sixth grades, fifth grade, and fourth grade, with numerous clarinets, cornets, saxophones, drums, trombones, bass horns, oboes, flutes, and bells among the instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilonka
Sharon Callies
Mary Ann Engstrom
Shirley Callies
Ruth
Helps ¢Enor
Verna Dell Willis
Henry de Wall
Loren Stecker
Harris Sonnenberg
Ibass
Owen Tjaden
Ellen Tjaden
Norma Norland
Wanda Folkerts
Guy Carlson
Carol Callies
Marlene DeBoer
Neal Boyken
Arden Nelson
Gale Girard
Priscilla Stockwell
Bethy DeWall
Darren Hammond
Ronald “Nelson
Marilyn Callies
Kathleen Young
Carol Reith
Doris Kuchenreuther
Coleen Rippentrop
David Honken
Gresham Ros~kamp
Russell Pisher
Alta
Evelyn”Willemsserr
Jane Amesbury
Gloria Tjarks i
Eldon i McColley
Betty Miller
Martin Norland
David Dreesman
Laverne Hanson
Paul Tjaden
Kenneth Loats
Edward Wibbentrom
Foone
Donis Hipp
Harlan ‘Harms
Merlin van ‘Howe
David Rippentrop
Darlene Callies
Betty Hatten
Harold Wibben
Nancy Tjaden
Myrna Norland
Craig Sat‘ho
Lowell Billyborough
Loyd Pommer
Sharon Rippentrop
Roger Reichsamen
Rodney Hansen
Patty Willis
Richard Hench
Billy Abbas
Dickie Hatten
Sandra Gartner
Bruce Keil
Brent Keil
Kenny Hansen
Titania Boys Head to State Tournament in Iowa City
Fifteen Titania high school basketball players depart Friday morning for Iowa City. They will watch semi finals Friday night and finals Saturday night, returning Sunday. Coaches include H. G. Mehlan, Sylvan Thiesse, Harold Gartner, and Amos Krominga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania High School
Iowa City
H. G. Mehlan
Sylvan Thiesse
Harold Gartner
Amos Krominga
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Titonka School
David
Des Moines Sunday Register
George Onken
E. Bruns
Titanica Bboy
Harlem Roadking Basket
Titonea
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