Week of School Activities and Reports Across Grades
A school week summary lists Junior News activities including speed tests, name tabulation, and alphabetizing. World Geography covers South America and previews United States and Its Neighbors. American History moves from isolation to imperialism with land purchases. Literature notes ballads, The House of the Seven Gables, and descriptive writing in English. Science reports focus on environment and biology. spelling winners include Nangil, Larry, Kenny, and Dean. Second and first grades describe May baskets, poems, and a Three Bears performance by first graders.
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World Geog
South America
United States
Amer. Hist
U. S
Purchase
Florida
Alaska
Islands of the Pacific
Orient
Nangil
Larry
Kenny
Dean
Gertrude Veer
Garry Burger
Gertrude Stecker
Sherry Davis
Paul
Titonica
Organization of 4H Boys Club in German Valley
A newly formed 4H club gathered in German Valley on Friday May 2 with 17 members. Elected officers include Telko Stegker leader Wayne Mechler assistant leader Allen Norland president Anton Boeckholt secretary treasurer Harold Heesch reporter Martyn Franzen. A boys 4-H baseball team was planned with Wayne Mechler manager and Harold Heesch captain. Lunch was hosted by Tel Ko Stocker. Next meeting set for June 6 at Marlin and Keith Bartelt home.
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German Valley
Telko Stegker
Wayne Mechler
Allen Norland
Anton Boeckholt
Harold Heesch
Martyn Franzen
I'el Ko Stocker
Marlin
Keith Bartelt
Woden High School Commencement Plans Named
Woden announces baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian church on May 11 with Rev A Kinsler, and commencement on May 15 at the school featuring Wm Wesselink of Buena Vista College. Eight graduates are Charles Bird Herman Limberg Vernon Hanna Irma Eden JoAnn Boyken Joan Rittenhouse Lenora Schmidt Doris Limberg. Charley Bird is valedictorian and Lenora Schmidt salutatorian. A community picnic closes the school year on May 18.
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Woden
Woden High School
Presbyterian Church
A. Kinsler
Wm. Wesselink
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Charles Bird
Herman Limberg
Vernon Hanna
Irma Eden
JoAnn Boyken
Joan Rittenhouse
Lenora Schmidt
Doris Limberg
Charley Bird
Rake League Team to Play Titonka Here Next Sunday
The Border League team, after an 118 to 8 loss to Estherville in the season opener, travels to Titonka next Sunday. Sunday results include Mallard 10 Bancroft 8 Rodman 2 Rake 0 Estherville 18 Titonka 8. Next Sunday matchups: Estherville at Rodman Rake at Titonka Armstrong at Mallard Bancroft at Swea City.
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Titonka
Estherville
Mallard
Bancroft
Rodman
Rake
Swea City
Armstrong
Estherville A
Mallard Ce
Rake Eens
Ramsey Reformed Church announces schedule and events
The Ramsey Reformed Church under Pastor F Snuttier lists morning worship at 10 30 Sunday school at 9 30 in Wesson. Evening services are at 8 with midweek Young People Society and choir meetings. A Welcome Home Reception for four service men is set for May 13 at 9. Ascension Day worship on May 15 at 10 30. Annual mission festival planned June 12 and Titonica High School baccalaureate at the church on May 18. Ex chaplain Leroy Nattress to preach. Kings 18 37 cited in closing prayer.
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Wesson
Young People's ‘Society
Leroy Nattress
Titonica High School
Baby Sitters At Waverly Support Scout Convention Travel
Girl Scouts in Waverly organize a babysitter and help bureau to raise funds for transportation to the Des Moines convention in May. Proceeds will cover travel costs and related expenses.
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Waverly
Girl Scouts
Des Moines
Veteran Makes Poppies To Aid Crippled Girl
From a hospital, a veteran explains his reason for making poppies. He and a buddy shared hopes and fears in a fox hole. The dying friend asked him to help his crippled daughter get a spine operation, so the veteran pledges to earn every penny to fund the operation and support the family after leaving the hospital.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Caroline Hatten
Mttla
Fox Hole
Joe
Bis Buddy
American Legion Auxiliary Meets For May Business and Poppy Plans
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will gather at the Legion hall for a regular monthly meeting on Monday night May 12 with Irene Peterson and Alta Norland as hostesses. Caroline Hatten will present a poppy program and outline plans for the annual Poppy Sale on Saturday May 24. An all day work meeting is set for Friday May 23 to finalize reports due by June 1. The unit wheelchair has aided eight people this year, with a hospital bed stored at the Swan furniture store and oxygen equipment on hand for local physicians. Thelma Higgins will coordinate Memorial Day wreaths with Legion and VFW and a county meeting is planned at the Methodist church in Fenton on May ?.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Irene Peterson
Alta Norland
Caroline Hatten
Community Service
Algo
Kenneth Swan
Swan Furniture
Thelma Higgins
Americanism
The
Legion
V.fvw
Fenton
Maurice Keil
George Schutter
Burton Hansen
Circle II
WSS
Geo,Bonacker
Ed Zwiefel
Ed Ajbbas
al Young
Roscall
L. Callies
Bonacker
C. Beed
Circle T
Frank Clark
Harry Beed
Phelps
James McColley
Tren Peterson
Pink
Good Hope Lutheran Church Offers Services and Events
Good Hope Lutheran Church Alfred Mardarf pastor leads Divine Service at 10:00 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:00. Monthly special offering next Sunday. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday evening May 15 at 7:30 for India Women’s work. Confirmation instruction Saturday morning at 9.
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Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred 0. Mardarf
Women’s Missionary Society
India
Immanuel Lutheran Plans May Mother's Day Services
Rev. Wm. Plans hears Sunday offerings for India Mission school for girls. Mother's Day services at 10 AM on Sunday May 11 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9. Pastor delivers message and leads special observance. Local parish activities and offering appeal noted.
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Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Youngsters Earn Money By Selling Advertising Sheets
Two five year olds earned money by selling advertising sheets from a local store. The father learned of his son’s enterprise only after the youngsters returned home with a sizable sack of candy. The story praises their initiative and industriousness.
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Kieng
Titonka Grounds Dump Closed to Nonresidents
Town council announces that the dump east of Titonka will be closed to nonresidents. Town residents may continue using the facility as the town covers maintenance costs while neighboring county users are forbidden from dumping rubbish there.
Methodist Church Mother's Day Services and Activities
Donald M. James presides over morning worship at noon with Mother's Day music and a message. Sunday school at 10, evening service at 8. One act play The Dawn by the older Intermediate MYF. Intermediate MYF rehearsals times and WSCS meeting details provided. Doan church hosts Mother's Day luncheon on Thursday May 8 with committee names listed.
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Methodist Church
Donald M. James
MYF
MYIF
WSCS
Doyle Higgins
Mesdames
Wm. Peterson
Geo. Peteron
A. M. Petersen
Harman Schutter
Leo Richter
Board of Education and Workers
Mia
Loyal Young
Robert Bolenoys
Donald Buffington
Quist Home Hosts Surprise House Warming
A group of friends and neighbors surprised Mrs. Quist at the Dr. Quist home last Friday afternoon. The Quists recently moved from Britt and after a social afternoon refreshments were served and a gift presented.
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Woden
Dr. Quist
Contributors to meet at Algona courthouse
A meeting of those contributing to the Sisters of Mercy Hospital project in Algona is called for this Wednesday evening at o'clock at the court house. The aim is to form a permanent organization to support the hospital build.
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Sisters of Mercy
Algona
Court House
Kossuth Leads Iowa in Savings Bond Sales in March
March 1947 sales set a state record with 32.63 million dollars invested statewide and 9.98 million dollars cashed in Iowa. Kossuth County bought 510 thousand and cashed 87 thousand while counties like Black Hawk and Linn posted high purchase totals. Tama's bonds cashed rate trailed only slightly behind the best counties.
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United States Savings
Savings Bonds Division
Treasury Department
Iowa
Kossuth
Black Hawk County
Buena Vista
Dubuque
Hardin
Johnson
Linn
Mallon
Marshall
Muscatine
Polk
Scott
Tama
Washington
Webster
Woodburyh
Kogsuth
Council Discusses Spraying Program At Meeting
Town council considered a municipal spraying program similar to those in other cities. Richard Isabrand of Mullins Co Britt promotes it but was absent. his father Senus Isebrand spoke to the council. A special meeting will be called later for full discussion.
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Richard Isabrand
G. I’s
Mullins Company
Britt
Senus Isebrand
Farm Bureau Young Married People's Club Party at Wesley
The Farm Bureau County Club met at the Methodist church with 50 guests attending a 7 o'clock dinner hosted by the Wil ling Workers circle. A program followed with a debate on using current income for farm expansion and a group singing session. Entertainment was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Robt Bolenous Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nygaard. Town State College soil conservationists estimate six to eight million acres of townland are in need of conservation farming.
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Farm Bureau
Young Married People's Club
Wesley
Young Married People’s Club
County
Methodist Church
Robt. Bolenous
Ivan Johnson
Charles Nygaard
Town State College Soil Conservationists
Wesley Wizards Attend District and State Camp Meats
Eleven members of the Wesley Wizards Girls 44H club met at Carol Carlson's home on May 4 to select representatives for district and state camps. Shirley Yegge and Carol Carlson will attend the district camp at Clear Lake June 8 to 10. Joan Goetz will represent at the state camp in Ames for three days in June. Joan Pitzenburger led recreation. The next meeting is at Joan Pitzenburger's on June 10 for an all day session to work on fair projects.
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Wesley Wizards
Carol Carlson
Shirley Yegge
Clear Lake
Joan Goetz
Ames
Joan Pitzenburger
Joan Pitgenburger
Gjerde Rites Held For Ole Gjerde Of Woden
Funeral services for Ole Gjerde 79 of Woden were held May 4 at the Gjerde home and Grant church. Rev. Hanson led the services. Surviving are his wife three daughters Josie Nesby Agnes Nelson and Gladys Robinson and four sons Selmar Lloyd Arlo and Orville. A daughter and a son had died earlier and two infants died in infancy. Burial was in Grant cemetery.
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Woden
Ole Gjerde
Mason City
Gjerde
Grant Church
Hanson
Josie Nesby
Estherville
Agnes Nelson
Ottawa
Tlinois
Methodist Circles Meet Observing Family Week
Circle I gathered at Mrs. Chas Cooper’s home with Mrs. John Boekelman assisting despite bad weather. Fifteen members and three guests attended. Topics covered included rights of rural children and mental health hospital recommendations for Iowa. May Week planned May 4 to 11 with hostesses named.
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Circle
Chas. Cooper
John Boekelman
Virgil Miler
Nellie Heberline
Master Sparks
Fay Calles
Titonka Wins Games to Reach Sectional B Final
Titonka High School advances to the Sectional B final at Lone Rock after beating Lone Rock 7 to 2 and Graettinger 6 to 5, with a 4 to 1 win over Burt in the third game delayed by cold weather. St. John's Bancroft was scheduled to meet Titonka in the finals, but Tuesday's game was postponed.
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Titonka High School
Lone Rock
St. John’s of
Bancroft
Titonka
Graettinger
Burt
Dump Ground Dumpers Face Fine In Titonka Town Notice
Town of Titonka warns anyone dumping trash at the east dump ground who does not reside within the incorporated town limits will be fined $28 plus costs. The town must cover rent for the grounds and the county will not relocate junk in the future.
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Titonka
Friendship Quilt and Church Luncheon Plan
Mrs. Erwin Eden distributed blocks and patterns for the Friendship Quilt. A motion ordered a luncheon for the county federation of ministers at the church on Monday May 6 with Mrs. James leading Stewardship lessons. Old clothing was collected for a box for Americans. Hostesses served a four plate luncheon. Next meeting at Mrs. Wm Peterson’s, co-hostess Mrs. John Tjarks, with Roy Budiong teaching and Harry Reed giving devotions.
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Erwin Eden
James
County Federation of Ministers
Wm. Petergon
John Tjarks
Roy Budiong
Harry Reed
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