Thurman-Thtonka School Weekly Report
The past week at Thtonka School covered class activities from kindergarten to senior levels. Students noted absences and birthdays, with projects in art and home economics, plus math, science, and civics work. The report highlights geography on Norway, weather guessing, and a birthday celebration for Sylvia Eden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Rike
Cynthia
Rakow
Beth Albertson
Doris Miller
Celina Miller
Janice Ostermann
Egypt
Norway
Sylvia
Eden
Sattrrel
Nat
Gerald
Dale
Letis
Delft
Iby
Alice
Clark Gilmore
Louis Pasteur
Josephine Pease
Carol
Richard
Joyce LeCorme
Shirley
Harlan Harms
Iehlan
Mehlan
Drake University
iReponter
Leroy Beenken
High School Recital By Soloists And Ensembles Planned
The Music Department of the public school announces a recital by soloists and ensembles at the high school auditorium on Sunday March 30 at 2 pm. Philip S Nicholson announces Sunday services with morning worship at 10:30 am and evening worship at 7:30 pm, plus Sunday school and Bible class at 9:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip S. Nicholson
Ladies Aid
Iowa City high boys basketball trip ends with memorable weekend
A group led by Coach Mehlan with Sylvan Thiesse Harold Gartner Amos Krominga and players Paul Krominga Harry Boyken Neal Boyken Laurence Loeschen Gene Ringsdorf Lloyd Gray Russell Fisher Kent Hoover Dick Gerdis Robert Hofmann James VanHove Ronald Young Larry Kiley William Oathel and David Honken witnessed semi finals and finals in Iowa City last weekend. They toured the University of Iowa facilities watched drills and a ROTC air force unit display and observed a midwest college swimming meet. The Titonkans returned home Sunday amid a snowy trip but with lasting memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehlan
Sylvan Thiesse
Harold Gartner
Amos Krominga
Iowa City
Paul ‘Krominga
Harry Boyken
Neal Boyken
Laurence — Loéschen
Gene Ringsdorf
Lloyd Gray
Russell Fisher
Kent’ Hoover
Dick Gerdis
Robert Hofmann
James VanHove
Ronald Young
Larry
Kiley
William Oathel
David Honken
Iowa University
Mid-West
Range Museum
Bucky O'Con
Lowa
Tlliois
Evashevski
Towa University
Towa
Titonkans
Imya City
Titonka
Ames
Ed Zwiefels Move to Town Honored at Farewell Party
Ed Zwiefels move to town after purchasing the Jim McColley residence on the town’s west edge. A farewell party was given for Mr and Mrs Zwiefel and Orville last Friday night. Guests presented a money gift to help furnish their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed ‘Zwiefels
Jim McColley
Zwiefels
Orville
C. Fallies
Darlene
Louis Huber
Cleo Nelson
George
Nelson
John,Johnson
Maud Huisman
Don Michaelsen
Tris
Neal Michaelsen
Ray Rippentrop
Hiram Boeckholdt
Earl Zwiefel
Marold Schlei
Harlem Roadkings to Meet Buffalo Center Independents Saturday
The Harlem Roadkings led by Cleo Johnson bring their 12th season show to town for a benefit game against the Buffalo Center Independents on Saturday night March 28. Tickets are 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for kids under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boardkings
Roadkings
Bobby Grund
Cleo Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleonan
Harlem Roadkings
Buffalo Center Independents
Emmanuel Lutheran Church notice for March events
Emmanuel Lutheran announces worship with examination at 10 30 a m Sunday School 9 30 a m and a Brotherhood Pancake Supper at Harold's Roller Rink this Thursday March 27 serving from 5 p m Confirmation instruction Saturday at 9 a m Lenten service with mission study Wednesday at 7 30 p m and a special offering for the new church during the service Sunday March 30 Also note pruning guidance for fruit trees with occasional severe pruning delaying fruit production up to 4 or 5 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Lutheran H. A
Valley Farmerettes Meet at Stecker Home
Ten members and three visitors gathered at Judy and Sherry Stecker's home for the Valley Farmerettes meeting. They practiced garment-making techniques, learned hand care, and planned a Mothers Day tea. The next meeting will be at Dawn and Donna Beenken's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Farmerettes
Stecker
Valley Fanmerettes
Judy
Sherry Eker
Dawn
Donna Beenken
Judy Stecker
Brownie Girl Scouts 10 Have Cookie Sale
The Brownie Scout troop No. 1 sponsored by Titanka Woman's Club led by Mrs. Harry Mehlan and Mrs. James Barlow launches a cookie sale this week to raise funds for dues and materials. Organized last summer with 8 members, it now includes 17 girls ages seven to ten. Leaders include Mrs. Clifford Krantz Mrs. Mary Oesterreicher and Mrs. Howard Andrews. Activities include decorating the Indian Day float making gifts for doctors' offices entertaining Cub Scouts and learning manners table settings and thank you notes. Members listed Wanda Albertson Joann Baade Sharon Barlow Sarabeth Brandt Frances Bruns Sue Callies Sylvia Eden Diane Gartner Sandra Gartner Carolyn Intermill Pamela Keil Margaret McDonald Judy Mehlan Beth Neiland Janet Plasier Victoria Rakow Marybeth Stecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanka Woman's Club
Harry Mehlan
James Barlow
Mehian
P. C.hansen
Clifford Krantz
Mary Oesterreicher
Howard Andrews
iSome
American Legion
Wanda Albertson
Joann Baade
Sharon Barlow
Sarabeth Brandt
Frances Bruns
Sue Callies
Sylvia Eden
Diane Gartner
Sandra Gartner
Carolyn Intermill
Pamela Keil
Margaret McDonald
Judy Mehlan
Beth Neiland
Janet Plasier
Victoria Rakow
Marybeth Stecker
Titonka Merchants Agree To Open Friday Close Saturday
Local Titonka Iowa merchants and businessmen announce extended hours on Friday March 28 to allow attendance at a Firemen's benefit basketball game and will close Saturday night March 29. Endorsed by Kenneth W. Swan and a long list of local retailers and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Iowa
Kenneth W. Swan
Loren
Willemssen
Callies Bros. Intermill
Titonka Savings Bank
Edward Boyken
Reed Hardware
Isebrand
Walker McDonald
K. & H. Cooperative Oil Co
Simon Ricks
John M. Hamilton
Gamble
S. BE
Farland
W. H. Reklefs
Farmers Co-Op
Oil Co
Glen A. Miller
Tyke Electric
A. L. Honken
Eyo Boekelman
Reinder Krominga
Frank Fisher
Ripp’s
J. BR
Schutter Imp
Bonacker
U-Save
Bartlett
Hatchery
Otto DeWald
Sidewalk Snow Removal Idea From Titonka Church News
A letter suggests using riding horses to pull snow plows to clear Titonka sidewalks after a heavy storm. It argues the plan would finish faster, train horses for spring rodeo work, and engage Chamber of Commerce interest. The piece ends with Grace Gospel Church service times and a Bible verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeo Arena
Raymond Carlson and Ray Balvance Win at Schuter Party
Raymond Carlson of Wesley won the tractor tire weight guessing contest at the J. R. Schutter party, guessing 280 pounds to win a radio. Ray Balvance of Buffalo Center won high honors in cards, with Tara Raymonds, Carlson, and Balvance noted for honest play amid a large crowd and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Carlson
Wesley
J. R. Schutter
Raymond
Raymond Balvance
Buffalo Center
Tara Raymonds
Carlson
Balvance
Algona
Good Hope Lutheran Church notices
Pastor B H Schwerin leads Sunday School at 9 30 worship at 10 30 Birthday offering Lenten service Thursday March 27 at 8 with installation of Rev B H Schwerin by Pastor H A Diers Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 Luther League March 31 at 7 30 postponed reception for Rev and Mrs Schwerin this Sunday March 30 at 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran
B. H. Schwerin
H. A. Diers
Luther League
Titonka to honor Dr. Sartor for 56 years in medicine
The Titonka community plans an open house reception for Dr. Pierre Sartor celebrating 56 years in the medical profession. The event on Sunday afternoon March 30 runs from 3 to 8 at Fellowship Hall Titonka Methodist Church. Sponsors include local clubs led by Dr and Mrs Sartor such as Titonka Woman's Club Lions Club American Legion Auxiliary and Titonka Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Pierre Sartor Apon
Titonka Methodist Church
Sartor
Ti~ Tonka Woman's Club
Titonka Lions Club
American Legion Auxilany
Titonka Chamber of Commerce
Real Blizzard Hits Town Friday Night Through Saturday
The region endured its first real blizzard of the season with snow and strong winds. Snow began Friday evening and continued through Saturday, drifting heavy. Only essential travel occurred, churches held Sunday services, and a state plow cleared Titonka streets. Weather cooled to near zero by Monday morning, with comparisons to the prior year’s March storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Johnson
Britt
Titonka
Lew Holmer
American Legion Auxiliary Monthly Meetings and Poppy Drive
The American Legion Auxiliary shows the regular work meetings on Friday March 28 and Monday April 7 at the Legion hall with named hostesses and program chairs. It announces a state program to grow poppy flower gardens in public spaces and the sale of veteran-made poppies the weekend before Memorial Day to fund aid for disabled veterans and orphans. Members are urged to read the Iowa Legionaire and bring needed materials, including carpet rags, and to attend church and pray daily in support of the national program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrch
the Legion Hall
Theresa Reesman
Marbel Petersen
Berdine Korte
Louise Mechler
Edithagen
Mildred Boyken
Iowa Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa
Iowa Legionaire
P T A Names Committees At March Meeting
The March Parent-Teacher Association appointed committees. Nominating Committee members are Mrs. C. F. Callies Mrs. Miller Nelson and Mrs. Burton Hanson. Picnic Committee includes Mrs. Harold Gartner Mrs. Bill Peterson Mrs. George Alice Mrs. Harry Mehlan Mrs. Clifford Krantz and Mrs. Wilbur Schram. Kindergarten Clinic members are Mrs. Harry Mehlan Mrs. Waldorf Kitzinger Mrs. J. E. Albertson and Mrs. Ray Cunningham.
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Thtonka School
ED Zwiefels
Honore
Immanuel Lutheran
Brotherhood
Brownie Girl Scouts
Boyd Panneur
Trieste
Italy
Herman Beenken
Rena Morrassi
United States
America
Tiger
Lan Kuhn
Northwestern Railroad
Xeb
Chamber of Commerce
Grace Gospel Church
Orville R. Brooks
Young Peoples
Jesus Christ
Ray Balvance
Mrs. Schwerin
Harold
Pierre Sartor
American Legion Auxiliary
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