Activities of Titonka School for the Week
Titonka School pages cover weekly class updates from first through eighth grade. Birthday treats, perfect spelling scores, charted plant growth, globe studies, Bee life drawings, Tom Sawyer readings, foods unit tests, music and poetry work, bank exercises, book reports, and various science and arithmetic tasks are noted along with student achievements and interests. The report highlights grade level activities and individual celebrations, with teachers assigning projects, tests, and group work across multiple subjects.
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Larry
Heather
Gwen
Joann
Harvey
Dean
Kenny
Glenda
Douglas
Nanryl
Greta
LeRoy
Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
O Neal asks for 800 million for soil and water program
Ed O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau told the House Appropriations Sub Committee that 800 million dollars should be provided for soil building and soil and water conservation in the 1944 farm program. He said the nation has made progress in building a nationwide soil and water conservation system and warned against lapsing during the emergency. He credited the Farm Bureau with leading the fight for equality in agriculture and defending and perfecting the AAA and allied legislation.
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House Appropriations
Ed O'Neal
American Farm Bureau
O'Neal
AAA
Store clothing guard against moth damage
March storage of winter garments prompts moth prevention, says Harold Gunderson of Town State College. Deep cleaning, moving furniture, brushing upholsteries, and airing clothes reduce breeding. dry cleaning kills eggs and larvae, while uncleaned items need brushing, sunning, and airtight storage to prevent moth damage.
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Harold Gunderson
Town State College
Fertilizer Boosts Legume Seedings, Says ISU Expert
H R Meldrum from Iowa State College urges using fertilizer on legume seedings this spring due to seed shortages and high prices. Applying fertilizer before seeding improves stands, yields, and grain quality, with rates varying by soil type and legume type including red clover and alfalfa.
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H. R. Meldrum
Towa State College Extension Agron
Omist
Meldrum
Veteran of present war visits Des Moines hospital
Kenneth F P Boughton funeral director and veteran spent a day at the Veterans' hospital in Des Moines for knee examination.
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Kenneth Boughton
TN Vet Hospital
Britt
Kenneth FP. Boughton
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Howard French Re elected Titonea Mayor In Light Vote
H A French was re elected mayor with 38 of 45 votes as the printed ballot names remained unopposed. Edn A Sathoff won a council seat replacing Dr H J Torgerzen, with Frank Fisher Fred Hagen J B Schutter and Kenneth Swan as other council members. Minor write in votes appeared for several positions.
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H. A. French
Edn
A. Sathoft
H. J. Torgerzen
Frank Fisher
Fred Hagen
Kenneth Swan
French
Sathoff
Schutter
Fisher
Hagen
Swan
Carl H. Callies
Camilla Cooper
Wayne Miller
J. L. Intermill
Harold Gartner
Maurice Keil
Harold Miller
Edward Boyken
Thief Sentenced to Four Years for Car Break-In
Mrs Woodrow Peterson found her Asheville North Carolina car broken into early January with a small radio stolen. Mrs Bonnie Reed of Swayzee Indiana lost an overnight bag an electric clock a two piece jersey suit and a $25 War Bond. A City of Asheville detective recovered the bag clock radio and War Bond and says the thief is serving four years. the suit was not recovered.
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Woodrow Peterson
Asheville
North Carolina
Peterson
Reed
Easter Greetings From Dick Batt In Italy
The Topic reports receiving an Easter card from Dick Batt while he is in Italy. The note mentions an American flag on the card, a wish of luck and a Happy Easter, and Dick asking for the addresses of Titania friends. He notes daily rain, plentiful oranges at 6 for 10 cents, and walnuts at 5 for a penny, and promises to write again.
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Dick Batt
Italy
Frank
Titania
Eighty confirmlands to be confirmed at Good Hope Palm Sunday
Eight boys and three girls will be confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Good Hope Lutheran Church on Palm Sunday. The list includes Mary Alice, Billy Boyken, Wilda Bruns, Martin Harms, Donna Mae Miller, Donald Norland, Gene Peterson, Elmer Ricks, Melvin Ricks, George Steaker and Ted Andrew Van Hove. The service starts with a robed choir proccessional, followed by the confirmation class in white gowns. Holy communion will be offered for the confirmands, their parents and sponsors, and those unable to attend Maundy Thursday. The choir will perform Beautiful Savior. The service begins at 10:16. An invitation is extended to all.
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Good Hope Lutheran Church
Mary Alice
Billy Boyken
Wilda Bruns
Martin Harms
Donna Mae Miller
Donald Norland
Gene Peterson
Elmer Ricks
Melvin Ricks
George Steaker
Ted Andrew van Hove
Choir of
Good Hope
Erforth
Cosgrove Seeks County Supervisor Seat On Democratic Ticket
W S Cosgrove runs for supervisor in this district on the Democratic ticket opposing W A Schram who was elected two years ago. Cosgrove previously served as supervisor from 1934 to 1943. County offices show no opposition on the Republican side for Leo Immersall, Clara Walker, Carl Pearson, Helen White, and Miller. Sheriff Art Cogley faces H W Steward of Burt, while McDonald and Fraser seek supervisor seats with no opposition and district races for Quinn and Cosgrove.
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W. S. Cosgrove
W. A. Schram
Cosgrove
Leo Immersall
Clara Walker
Carl Pearson
Helen White
Miller
Art Cogley
W. H. Steward
Burt
Cogley
Kossuth
McDonald
Fraser
Morris
Quinn
Schram
Holders of E and R Gas Coupons Notice
Holders of EY and R coupons are warned that all such coupons become invalid on April 1, 1944 except EY and R coupons with Mileage Ration or HR and R coupons with a serial number. Invalid coupons must be returned to the War Price and Rationing Board for exchange. R coupons may be exchanged for E coupons at the Board office for non highway gasoline. Huisinga Buys Bingham Twp Farm Woden The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co deeded a 20 acre farm in Bingham township to John Huisinga near Woden for 35200. farm well improved.
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War Price and Rationing Board
Huisinga
Bingham Twp
Woden
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Bingham Township
John Huisinga
Taxpayers Urged to File 1944 Estimated Income Declarations
Birmingham, District Collector, urges filing by April 15 for 1944 estimated income and victory tax. About one third must file, with 25 percent paid with the declaration and the rest in quarterly installments. Amendments allowed by June 15, September 15, or December 15. Penalties apply only if estimates are under by more than 20 percent, or 33 1 3 percent for farmers. Thresholds include wages withholding over 2700 single or 3600 married and other income over 100 with total 500 single, 624 married, or 1200 married couple. Approximately 460,000 forms mailed. if not received, contact the Collector in Des Moines Town.
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BR. H. Birmingham
Internal Revenue
District of Town
Collector of Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Mrs Irma Tindall Hosts Britt Eastern Star Dinner
Mrs Irma Tindall Worthy Matron of Britt Eastern Star hosted a Tuesday March 21 dinner at her home for chapter members and district instructor Mrs Alma Freeman. Sweet peas decorated the table with the meal prepared by Mrs Claus Smith and Mrs Herman Buns. Afterward the group attended the Britt meeting with Rev Maherry of Buffalo Center and his wife singing three selections.
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Woden
Irma Tindall
Britt
The
Eastern Star
Alma Freeman
Clear Lake
Claus Smith
Herman Buns
JoAnn ‘Tindall
Marjorie Buns
Rev. Maherry
Wesley hires Ralph Hedges as band and manual training teacher
Ralph Hedges of Rockwell has been hired as instructor in the public school for the remainder of this term. He will teach band, manual training and science, replacing Mrs. J. M. Kunz and Mrs. A. M. Lease who had substituted since the resignation of George Hogan several weeks ago.
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Wesley
Ralph Hedges
Rockwell
J. M. Kunz
A. M. Lease
George Hogan
Official notice of Lieut Herb Winter Jr's death in World War II
Mt Vernon Washington news reaches Herb Winter senior that his son Lieut Herb Winter Jr was killed in action over Germany on January 5 1844 after earlier being listed missing. The Winter family of Titonka Iowa includes Capt Reginald Winter killed July 10 1943 and two sons in service. Their mother was Toll Poole of Sea City.
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Herb Winter
Mt. Vernon
Washington
Herb Winter Jr
Germany
W.J. Denton
Mabel Wilson
James Winter
Titonka
Herb Sr
Mason City
Reginald Winter
Sicily
Toll Poole
Sea City
Irene Rippen trop and Alvin Gray wed at Ramsey Reform church
On March 23 at 6 pm at Ramsey Reform church Irene Rippen trop, daughter of George, and Alvin Gray, son of Mrs. Arnold Gray, were married. The ceremony featured organ music, a double ring rite, and songs by relatives. Bridesmaid Iola Gray wore yellow aqua, groom Lester Gray in a dark suit. A candle light reception for 41 followed with a three tiered cake and a lunch assisted by four waitresses. Best wishes to the couple as they begin life together.
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Ramsey Reiformed
Irene Rippentrop
George Rippentrop
Alvin Gray
Arnold Gray
Greta Sloper
FY. Snuttjer
Irvin Rippentrop
Arlene
Dorothy Gray
Iola
Lester
Delores Beterson
Grace Ubben
Tona Wirtjen
Delores Isebrand
Mr. Gray
Titonka
Gray
Mrs Wilbur Schram Describes Mud in Lawton Oklahoma
Mrs Wilbur Schram writes The Topic from Lawton Oklahoma describing spring rain and sticky mud. She notes Wilbur will be away on bivouac asks to change the address to 1301 S 8th St Lawton and mentions enjoying a lazy life while hoping the late winter passes with weekly Topic deliveries.
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Wilbur Schram
Lawton
Oklahoma
Wilbur
S. 8Th St
Okla
Dayle Craven Says Hello to Old Friends
Portland native Dayle Craven writes from Oregon about paying for the Topic and plans to fish the Willamette River salmon run. He notes many friends are joining the service, praises the Topic, and invites readers to visit for a fish dinner while sending greetings.
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Dayle Craven
Willamette River
Donations to Red Cross in Titonka Town Aggregate gifts
A historical list records contributions to the Red Cross from Titonka town, detailing donors and amounts ranging from one dollar to thirty dollars. Multiple individuals and local businesses, including French Lumber Co and Mid-Continent Petroleum, are named among the contributors, with donors listed by surname and first name.
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RED Cross
Titonka Town
Miss Evelyn Haynes Weds R V Launche in Beaumont Texas
Evelyn Haynes of Wesley married March 8 in Beaumont to R V Launche. He works in a defense plant and they plan to move to California for defense work. Evelyn had been doing graphic work in Hammond Indiana.
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Evelyn Haynes
Wesley
Beaumont, Texas
P. C. Haynes
R. V. Launche
Beaumont
Texas
California
Evelyn
Hammond
Indiana
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Titonka School
Karen Johnson
Rosemary Ryan
Elving
Harry
Carol
Betty
Merle
Wanda
Paul
Ronald
Norma
Phillip
Franklin
David
Alvine
Shirley
Elwood
Benjamin
Lawrence
Verna Dell
Chris
Santa Claus
Nore
O’neal
Howard French
Titonea
Capf, Reginald Winter
Verbert
Winter
Thuars
Mch
Mrs. Wilbur Schram
Portland, Oregon
French Lumber Co
Good Hope Lutheran
Ladies Aid
Mid-Continent Petroleum [Corp
Wm. Boyken
Homer Downs
Bartlett Cafe
Callies
A. C. Hench
Hamilton Hatchery
Denton Drug Store
Farmers Oil Co
Dr. Hamatraet
J. L. Intermil
J. BR. Schutter
Farmers Elevator
Dr. Calhoun
Bonacker's
K. & H.on Co
Titonice Savings Bank
Frank Hettwich
Adolph Missal
Wm. Ward
Mrs. Mary S'rita
Edward ‘Boyken
Harl Stott
Reed Hardware
L. G. Smith
Lynn Kuchenreuther
Floyd Hillsman
Pierre Sartor
Hrie Peterson
Lew Hoelfner
Allan Carr
John A. Harms
Bob Clemans
Geo. Eden
Ed Abbas
Mry
R. C. Bail
Henry Franzen Sr
Ralph Aldkander
John Falk
Guy Bruns
Maurica Keil
Oscar Miller
Dick Baade
Sams Tiebrand
John Isebrand
J. E. Kell
Plorence Reaser
Ham Boeckholt
Gertie Sonnenberg
Henry Korte Jr
Marlon Thomas
John Stott
Otto DeWall
Otto Falk
John Pannkuk
Mary Oexsterreicher
Henry Korte Sr
R. Baade
Patterson
Chas
Gladys Groom
Lucille Johnson
Ardith Friedow
Beryl Hyler
Novella Beier
Isabelle Miller
Janice Harrison
Virginia Wagner
Delores Lady
Helen Rogers
Julius Tesch
Ben U. Meyer
Edna Richter
Heyo Boekelman
Jim McColley
A. Peters
Fred Anderaon
Ben A. Meyer
Anna Alke
George Anderaon
C. B. Mitchell
Lem Stockwell
Menno Fuls
Geo, Meyer
Claus Krull
Jerry Wibben
Andy Krominga
Doyle Reaser
Ellert Boy‘ken
Howard Stott
Geo, Onken
Frank Hoff
Marie Latham
Schrader
Dwight. Gravham
Marshall Cheever
H. I. Torsergsen
H. A. Fregoh
R. C. Ball
Geo, Brean
Frank Clark
Gaga
Bonacker
Leonard Cullies
Ben A. Mayer
Wm. Schram
Leo Richter
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