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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1953

Page

3

Tionka School Weekly Activities Report

Summary of recent school events at Tionka including kindergarten art and choral reading, birthdays and treats, visits by Mrs. Allen Eden and Karen, a farm trip with Pete Callies and animal observations, and a kindergarten thank you note. Eighth grade notes cover May 21 picnic, citizen awards to Wayne Bartelt and Catherine Gerdis, WWII history, English sentence construction, displayed work, and 100 spelling awards for several students. Hot lunch totals and daily menus are listed with counts for May 1 to May 15 and individual menu items.

Jerrian Bess Reith Allen Eden Karen Pete Callies Carol’ Callies Harry Mehlan Richard Isebrand Ignes i Wayne Bartelt Jacatherine Gerdis Ourro Wat Ashby

Wesley School Activities Mark End-Year Events

Wesley public school held commencement exercises on Wednesday evening May 20 with Wendell Pendelton of Storm Lake as speaker. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered Sunday evening May 47 by Rev Kettermart of Kangawha. A junior senior banquet occurred May 13 at St Josephs Park Hall. Roger Doughan was valedictorian and Ruth Froelich salutatorian. classmates include Betty Becker Mary Ann Eggert and others. A school picnic closes activities on May 22.

Wesley Wendell Pendelton Storm Lake Kettermart Kangawha Spanquet St. Josephs Park Roger Doughan Vailpedictorian Ruth. Froelich Betty Becker Mary Ann Eggert Betty Kollasch

Titonka Hone Ed Girls Shop Boys Class of 1966

Kindergarten clinic last Tuesday saw 42 children entering Titonka for next September. Followed by a list of entrants with post offices, including Ruth Reed Neola Rae Boekelman Robert Bolenous Brenda Brandt Linda Budlong Dudley Dockstader Brenda Eden Roger Gigler Jeanne Gingrich LeAnn Gingrich David Lynn Godfredsen Donna Lou Godfredsen Caro Ann Haack Theresa Hamilton Vicki Lou Harrs Mike Hatten Kevin Hoover Burt Faye Huber Donna Hutchison Wesley Intermill Vaughn Gené Krominga Susan Mayland Cynthia Meyer Inis Michaelsern Jerry Ray Miller Richard McGuire Darrell Penning George Pommer Wesley Phyllis Sachau Douglas Schuller Linda Simpson Carole Ann Smith Richard Spear Charlotte Lubeck Wesley Robert Mhacker Ronald Weiland Wesley.

Titonka oipDale Bantelt Ruth Reed Neola Rae ‘Boekelman Robert Bolenous Wesley Brenda Brandt Linda’ Budlong Jane Budfington Dudley Dockstader Brenda Eden Roger Gigler Jeanne Gingrich LeAnn’ Gingrich David Lynn Godfredsen Donna Lou Godfredser Caro Ann Haack Theresa Hamilton Vicki Lou Mike Hatten Kevin ‘Hoover Burt Faye Huber Donna Hutchison Wesley Donald Intermill Vaughn Gené Krominga Susan “Mayland Cynthia Meyer Inis Michaelsern Jerry Ray Miller Richard McGuire Darrell Penning George Pommer Wesley Phyllis Sachau Douglas Schuller Linda “Simpson Carole Ann. Smith Richard Spear Charlotte Lubeck Wesley Robert Mhacker Ronald Weiland

Presbyterian Pastor at Woden Receives Warm Reception

A reception and worship in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Wenger was held at the Woden Presbyterian Church last Wednesday evening. Rev. Floyd Bryan of Forest City led the service with welcomes from church organizations. Gifts were presented to the couple as out of town guests Rev. Lloyd Bryan and Mrs. Bryan of Forest City and Rev. and Mrs. Sinning of Rudd attended.

P Wenger Presbyterian Church Floyd Bryan Forest City H.A. Sinning of Rudd Wenger Lloyd Bryan Sinning

Methodist Church Plans Pentecost Services and Caravan Training

The Titonka Methodist Church led by J E Albertson invites all to Pentecost services at the usual hours with special music and messages. A Goodwill truck visit is scheduled for June 3, and Circles meet May 28. Miss Larsen and others attended a Caravan Training session in Des Moines to prepare for a Caravan Team visit in August to boost local youth programs.

Methodist Church J. E. Albertson Dtonka Doan John Wesley Imye Dean Wscs Gordon Davidson Titonka Nitonka Velma Larsé Colleen, Rinpentrop Jane Amesbury Albertson Des Moines Larsen

Tulip Festival Attendees Visit Orange City

Mrs. Fred Stecker Mrs Harold Miller of Titanka and Mrs Arend Swalve traveled to Orange City Friday to attend the Tulip Festival and the home talent play Friday evening. They stayed with Mr and Mrs John Den Hertog and returned home Saturday.

Orange City Lakota Fred Stecker Harold Miller Titanka Arend Swalve

Wesley funeral draws many from near and far

Attendance at John Eisenbacher’s funeral included out of town visitors such as Mr and Mrs Richard Hammond Racine Wis Mr and Mrs Jake Strouth and Mr and Mrs Girard Strouth Reading Minn ather Linus Eisenbacher and Roman Eisenbacher Armstrong Joe Studer St Paul Mr and Mrs Paul Eisenbacher Mrs Urban Eisenbacher Sleepy Eye Minn Mr and Mrs George Eisenbacher and three children Madelia Minn John Strouth Mr and Mrs Mike Strouth and Mrs Richard Swenson Ashton

Urban. Eisbacher Sleepy Eye Minn George. Eisenbacher Madelra John Strouth Mike Strouth Richard Swenson Ashton

Corn Sealing Deadline Set for May 31

Herman J. Studer, chairman of the Kos suth County P M A, says sealing corn and purchase agreements must be completed by May 31. The notice outlines the official deadline and authority for farmers to finalize contracts.

Studer Herman J. Studer Kossuth County P.M.A

Immanuel Lutheran Church to Dedicate New Building Sunday

The new Immanuel Lutheran Church will be dedicated Sunday, May 24, with speeches by Rev. H W Siefke, Rev. Planz, Rev. Brauer, and Rev. W Diers. The semi gothic Kostena stone structure seats 400 and features a full public address system, with about $100,000 in cost largely covered by donated labor and cash.

Immanuel” Lutheran Church Decasion H. W. Sietkes D. D American Lutheran Church H. A. Diers Wm. Plant LaPorte City Iowa C. A. Brauer Grand Junction Colorado Herman W. Diers South Burnaby Vancouver B. C Canada H.A. Diers Siefkest Planz Brauer Boom Henman W. Diers New Kesota

Grace Gospel Church Weekly Services

Pastor Orville R. Brooks leads activities with Sunday School at 10 am and a 11 am sermon. An evangelistic service is at 8 pm, and Bible study is held Thursday at 8 pm.

Grace Gospel Church Orville R. Brooks

Titonka High School Queen Harriet Radmaker Crowned

Harriet Radmaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Radmaker is chosen Titonka high school queen at the North Iowa Band Festival. A senior she serves as vice president of the student council and has acted in junior and senior class plays. She played on the girls basketball team for four years.

Titonka High School North Iowa Harriet Radmaker Henry Radmaker Harriet

Ground Observer Corps alert drill and memorial planning

V F W News reports an alert exercise set for May 24 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with simulated hostile aircraft including B 29 and B 25 bombers from Sioux City Enid and Reese Army air fields and the Iowa Wing Civil Air Patrol. Ground observers to report to Junior Hansen for schedule. May 26 joint WuFJW and American Legion meeting to arrange Memorial Day program. Lincoln Homemakers meet May 22 at Helen Wingert home to discuss International Relations.

Titanka Iowa Ground Observer Corps Sioux City Air Force Vance Apb Enid Oklahoma Reese Libbock Texas Civil Air Patrol Junior Hansen Wufjw American Legion H. V. Andrews

Annual School Community Picnic Planned For May 27

The PTA sponsored event at Buffalo Township Consolidated School will take place on Wednesday May 27. Activities include a noon picnic lunch for all students and families followed by a band concert and a town versus farm ball game. Lions Club provides a free ice cream cone to each child. Titonka businesses close 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

P.T.A Buffalo Township Ed Boy Ken John Wethousen P/TVA Lions Club Titonka

Girl Scout Awards Investiture at School House

The Girl Scout court of awards and an investiture ceremony will be held at the school house on Tuesday evening May 26 at 8. Several second class and proficiency badges will be awarded and observers can view the girls’ work toward earning these badges. The Brownie Scouts are expected to attend and there will be no regular Brownie troop meeting during the week of May 25.

Girl Scout Girl Scout Court of Awards

Portland Princesses 4-H Club Meeting Highlights

The Portland Princesses 4-H Club met on May 4 with Noreta Trial convening. Members approved minutes and treasurer's report. Mary Helen Black and Margaret Moore demonstrated a treated dust cloth method. Barbara Ringsdorf spoke on picture frames and Sharon Carroll on picture selection. A Mothers Day tea is planned for May 1 at Sheryl Smith’s home. Visitors included Mrs. Stanley Black Mrs. Roscoe Stewart Mrs. Lloyd Bartlett and Mrs. Jandl a luncheon followed.

Portland Princesses 4-H Club Portland Princesses Noreta Phyllis Miller Mary Helen Black Margaret Moore Barbara Ringsdorf Sharon Carroll Sheryl Smith Stanley Black Roscoe Stewart Lloyd Bartlett Jandl Trumchill Wilma Moore

Titonka stores and bank closures on Memorial Day

Titonka stores and the Titonka bank will be closed all day Memorial Day. They will open Friday evening but remain closed on Memorial Day. No mail service will operate for Titonka on Memorial Day.

Titonka Out of

Ida Mae Alke Weds Paul W Thacker Jr at Good Hope Church

Ida Mae Alke and Paul W Thacker Jr married Sunday at Good Hope Lutheran in Titonka. The ceremony at 3 pm featured music by Grace Sietsema, with a bridal party including Anne Alice Thacker and Sally Thacker. The reception followed at the church with 250 guests.

Ida Mae Alke Paul Thacker JR Ida Mae Anna Titonka Paul W. Thacker Jr Paul W. Thacker Good Hope B. H. Schwerin Grace Sietsema Anne Alice Sally Thacker Walter Bande Donald Norland Richy Lou Thacker Woodward Iowa Bobby Thacker George Alke Bud Alke Bouttonierres Alke Thacker Alton "Schwandt Dubuque George, Alke Art Peterson Des Moines Gladys Elaine Ann and Ida Cafe Swea City

Ramsey Reformed Church Services and Events

Ramsey Reformed Church led by Pastor A Roskamp offers Sunday services at 9:30 am Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:30 am morning worship and evening service at 7 00 p m. Weekly meetings include Young People Thursday at 8 p m. Bible School dates set for June 1 5.

Young Pepples

Good Hope Lutheran Church Event Schedule

Pastor Schwerin leads 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. worship. May 21 8 p.m. Chair meeting. May 22 chair picnic at Call Park honoring Phillip Nicholson director. May 23 Junior Mission Band 1:30 p.m. May 25 Luther League 8 p.m. guest Patrolman Dickinson. May 26 Brotherhood fishing at Iowa Lake hosted by the Fritz Hanken Hanna families.

Good Hope Lutheran B. W W. Schwerin Call Park Phillip Nicholson Margaret Ardith Brandt Luther League Patrolman Dickinson Fritz, Hanken Hanna Brotherhood Iowa Lake

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tionka School Woden Eisenbacher New Immanuel Lutheran Wm, Planz Immanuel Farr Tet Radamaker Miss Titonka V.F.W. News Lincoln Helen Wingert Stanley Studer Easton, Minn Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church of Easton Theresa Willette Carlyle F. Wallette Stanley Eb, Studer J. P. Studer Raymond Snyder Brian John Patrick Willette Steven Studer Charles Willette Mathew Metzgar Minneapolis Métz Gar Judy Jo Willette Mary Annn Studer Gerald Studer Philip Studer Carlyle Willette
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