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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
2
The Titonka school week details first to eighth grade activities. Students created floral posters, outdoor lessons on green shades, and handwriting practice. Second graders staged Billy Goats Gruff with jokes, and health and time-measure lessons continued. Achievements Night and birthdays noted, plus lunch menu and Cub Scouts update.
The Eighth Grade commencement and class night will be held Friday evening May 9 at 8 in the school auditorium. The public is invited. After exercises seniors host the hot lunch with coffee and cookies. Names of graduates include Carol Asche Harold Boekelman Ruth Boyken Richard Doughan Norma Gindis LeRoy Hansen Harlan Harms Paul Heitland Doris Hipp Gerald McGuire Joyce McGuire Laf Vern Meyer David Rippentrop Roger Rippentrop Robert See feld Sharon Smith Lee Stockwell Milton Taft Dale Tilly Loma Tjaden Shirley Tjarks Merlin VanHove and Gerald Welhouse.
The Scout Committee plans a Court of Honor at the Methodist church Fellowship Hall on Monday May 19 at 6 p m. Every Scout may be eligible for advancement and Cubs will be invited for potential awards. Girl Scouts are invited and parents are urged to attend. the event is open to the community.
Members are asked to leave clothing and goods for flood sufferers at the A M Petersen breezeway by Tuesday May 13. The Good Wilk truck will collect them early Wednesday May 14 for prompt delivery. Mary Odestenreicher, President.
Ramsey Reformations list shows church schedule with morning worship and Sunday School. No evening service due to baccalaureate participation in Titonia. Weekly meetings include Wednesday 1:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. choir rehearsal and Thursday 8 p.m. S.S. teachers meeting.
A town mayor bans all fireworks sales including caps during prohibition. A customer seeks caps at a grocery store and insists on buying immediately, arguing the need is urgent for a battle now. The tale centers on casual local memory of a famed Iowa composer’s relative.
The Kossuth County American Legion Auxiliary plans a county meeting at Fellowship Hall Methodist Church Tonka on Tuesday May 13 at 2 30 p m C H McCarthy Ban croft serves as county chairman with C L Yomnmie Manilla district chairman and Irma Tyndal Weden district publicity chairman as guest speakers A musical program will be provided by Thelma Higgins County officers will be elected and installed Tea will be served with Gold Star members pouring.
Immanuel Lutheran invites worship on Mothers Day at 10 am with a special offering for India Mission by the Women's Mission Federation. Sunday School is at 9 am with choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 pm and confirmation instruction for the new class begins Saturday at 9 am ahead of Palm Sunday.
A May 1 Wesley Methodist church event honored mothers and daughters with 92 attendees. Mrs. Ghannies Nygaard and Mrs. John Paulson presented a humorous skit, Janice Paulson played accordion and Solo Sharp Shooters Waltz, while Mrs. Theron Hansen welcomed and Mrs. Grace Ostercamp spoke. Prizes and carnations honored oldest and youngest mothers and daughters, with May basket gifts and festive green and yellow decor.
The eighth annual North Central Group meeting of the Women's Missionary Federation of the Iowa District, Lutheran Church, drew 105 attendees at Good Hope Church in Titonka. Leaders highlighted Australia and Russia experiences while electing officers and noting attendees from Britt, Cornwash, Renwick, Thornton, Woden, Lakota, Immanuel Titonka.
Wilbur F Mayland of Armstrong received the Combat Infantryman badge while serving with the 40th Infantry Division in Korea. The 40th, a southern California National Guard unit, arrived overseas early in the Korean War after 16 months of training in Japan. Mayland, a corporal in Company E of the 160th Infantry Regiment, is the son of Henry W. Mayland.
The Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake repaired and painted the inside of the city water tank and standpipe after draining and inspecting for leaks. Welding fixed leaks at the joint to the standpipe, with Glenn Miller inspecting from inside. Council members declined responsibility but approved the work as weather allowed and the system remained pressurized during the process.
Commencement exercises for 86 seniors will be held Wednesday evening May 14 in the school auditorium. Address by J. H. Hamilton of Mason City. diplomas conferred by Ernst Hollmann. Public invited. Senior class includes Alvina Baade Donald Baade John Boghim Luvonnd Boekelman Leroy Beenken Sharon Callies Shirley Callies Rose Cordes Sherry Davis Henry DeWall Mary Ann Engstrom Elvina Eden Sharon Eden Marilyn Jesse Larry Kiley Maxine Klocke Vernon Krull Laurence Loeschen Rollo Moore William Orthel Ruth Phelps Richard Kingsdow A Miller R Kas eram Kamp Roskamp Stanley Ruse Georgie Schutter Patricia Schutter Loren Stecker Jeremiah Schmidt Wilda Schutter Harris Sonnenberg Owen Tjaden Verlyn Tjarks Herman Ribben Kendall Weiland Verna Dell Willis Ronald Young.
The Senior Class of 1952 will hold a Baccalaureate Service Sunday May 11 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Rev. Albertson will deliver the sermon. Musical groups will participate, the class hymn will be sung, and Evelyn Willemssen will play the processional. The public is invited to attend. Drive carefully.
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