Activities Of Local School For The Week
Seniors of 1947 describe a trip to Ames for Xeishea including a long overnight journey, campus sights, exhibits, and events at Finley Hall. Third and First Grade reports note spelling winners, arithmetic progress, readers completed, visitors, birthdays, and classroom projects with student reflections.
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Xeishea
Ames
Webster City
Weishea
Véishca
Finley Hall
Bob Lang
Harold Boekelman
Gerald Welhausen
Judy Meyer
Richard Doughan
Jerry McGuire
Joyce McGuire
Russell Sonnenberg
David
Roger
Ray Rippentrop
Red Birds
Jim
Judy
Blue Birds
Michael
Good Citizens
Allen Boyken
Methodist Church announces services and circles schedule
Donald H B James, pastor, hosts morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10. Doan and WECS groups list meeting details including Circle I II and II home locations with devotions and lesson leaders. Memorial Sunday service at 10 with slides on America the Beautiful. Public invited. WECS meets May 22 at Mrs Guy Carl aon residence.
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DOAN
WECS
Guy Carlaon
German Township votes on selling school house
Seventeen voters participated in a special German Township election last Thursday evening over district No 4. Eight favored selling the unused school house, nine opposed. Built at a cost over 2500 dollars, the identical structures in the township were all built at the same time and would likely fetch more than the original outlay if sold.
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German Township
German Town
Ship
Titonka Federated Club Sends Clothing to Holland
The Titonka Federated Club sent two boxes of clothing to two needy Holland families after choosing names from a station. A Rotterdam letter from March 1947 thanks the group, praises the quality of the clothing, and asks if more can be sent, signed by H. Lucas and family with note from a sailor.
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Titonka Federated Club
Holland
Hilleawarshaatki
Rotterdam
The
Federated Club
America
Dutsche de Missus
H. Lucas
Funeral services for Antone Buckholz held at Reformed church
Antone Buckholz died suddenly Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held Monday at the Reformed church. Buckholz, who lived on the farm now tenanted by Lammery, Hippen, was the father of Mrs. Edward Wirtjes.
Ramsey Reformed Church Schedule Toward Pentecost
Pastor F Smittier leads morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 8 1 Sunday school at 9 30 with a lesson on The Wall of the Northern Kingdom The Young People’s Society meets Friday May 23 at 8 and choir rehearsal follows Also Vacation Bible School runs June 2 6 Pentecost observance and Holy Spirit emphasis are planned plus the annual mission festival on Thursday June 12 Psalm 1 6 closes the notice
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Ramsey Reformed Church
F. Smittier
Northern Kingdom
Young People’s Society
13 GRADUATE AT LAKOTA
Graduation exercises were held Wednesday evening May 14 at eight o'clock in the High School auditorium with W Earl Hall as speaker, Howard Thompson salutatorian and Bernadine Gerzema valedictorian. The class roster includes Kenneth Bauman John Hippen Luedy Heidecker Robert Mittag Kathleen Murray Wayne Heetland Jeanette Anderson Don Wertjes Phyllis Wertjes Merle Pannhuk Raymond Thompson Howard Thompson and Bernadine Gerzema. The class flower was the white rose and the motto was Trifles make perfection but perfection is no trifle.
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W. Earl Hall
Howard Thompson
Bernadine Gerzema
Kenneth Bauman
John Hippen
Luedy Heidecker
Robert Mittag
Kathleen Murray
Wayne Heetland
Jeanette Anderson
Don Wertjes
Phyllis Wertjes
Merle Pannhuk
Raymond Thompson
Honor Gold Star Mothers At Aux Meeting In Woden
Woden The Gold Star Mothers were entertained at the regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday afternoon May 6. Mildred Fredrickson reported on the poppy sale while Irma Tindall summarized the 8th district conference at Boone on April 28.
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Maxine Mangold
Inma Tindall
Frieda Larson
Thressa Gerdes
Mae Tweet
Normagene Gerdes
Auxiliary
JoAnn Valley
Arlys Kay Rittenhouse
Doreen Tegtmeyer
Elizabeth Kennedy
Sunderman Honored at Colorado Woman’s College
Miss Jackie Sunderman daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl H Sunderman of Manitou Springs Colorado formerly of Titanka was initiated May 8 into Delta Psi Omega at Colorado Woman's College Denver. She majored in dramatics and is among leading student players selected for major and minor roles plus backstage work and high scholastic averages. Sunderman recently fenced in interclass events and will swim in a pageant May 21 22 and 28.
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Jackie Sunderman
Karl H. Sunderman
Manitou Springs
Colo
Titanka
Colorado Woman's College
Denver
Delta Psi Omega
National Dramatic Sorority
Highway Patrol to Inspect Auto Safety Across Iowa
Iowa announces a state wide safety drive targeting unsafe autos. Unannounced checks will inspect brakes lights horns windshield wipers and licenses. Defective brakes or lights could bring a summons or a faulty equipment ticket with repair proof required. Iowa oversees over 2 million acres of timberland.
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Highway Patrol
Iowa
The
Des Moines
al Kahl
N. Jespersen
Pattol
City to Install Water Filter at Plant
The city purchased a water filter months ago and it has arrived for quick installation. A building will be erected to house the unit. Officials hope filtering the iron will reduce heater trouble and timing issues blamed on mineral content.
Boone Valley Shows to Present Fair Rides Here This Week
The Boone Valley Shows, contracted by Titanka veterans groups, will operate Thursday through Saturday, August 21 to 23, bringing seven rides and at least 20 concessions. The outfit is described as good and clean. Local organizers could not secure August 15 for a former Indian Day celebration.
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Boone Valley
Titanka
O. K
Patrolmen Hand Out Thirty Nine Tickets Here
Humboldt patrolmen checked about 90 cars Wednesday evening at Hatchery corner and Main Street. Thirty eight vehicles were cited for violations and three received court summonses. One driver lacked a license for over two years. officers urged prompt correction for safety.
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Humboldt
Hatchery
Doctor Tindall of Woden Attends Osteopathic Convention
Dr W L Tindall of Woden attended the 49th annual convention of the Town Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons at the Hotel Fort Des Moines last week. More than 300 physicians attended, highlighted by Dr Paul Van B Allen of Indianapolis speaking on The Osteopathic Concept in Modern Therapeutics.
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Des Moines
W. L. Tindall
Woden
Town Society of Osttopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Fort Des Moines
Paul van 8B. Allen
Indianapolis
Poppies for Sale Next Saturday on Titania Street
Veterans admin officials note poppy making in hospitals provides occupational therapy and boosts morale. Poppies sold all day next Saturday May 24 by local volunteers on Titanias Street to support patients and their families through hospital funds.
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Titanias
United States Veterans Administration
Lakota To Have Junior Legion Ball Team This Year
Lakota will field a Junior Legion Baseball team this summer with eligibility for any boy under 18 before January 1, 1948. Titanka youths express intent to play. interested players should send a card to Russell Castor, the team manager, to receive practice and meeting details.
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Titanka
Russell Castor
Immanuel Lutheran Church Activities and Schedule
Pentecost Sunday services at 10 15 with Holy Communion. Preparatory service at 10. Iowa District dues offering. Sunday School and Bible Class at 2. Luther League picnic with pot luck and own dishes. Good Hope visit at 8 pm. Sound film of Ames Convention. Ladies Aid and Mission Society meet after services. Friday choir rehearsal at 8. Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 2 at 9 30. Women's Mission Society Britt meet Thursday May 29 with sessions at 9 30 and 1 80. Bring lunch and own dishes. Confirmation class photos next Sunday.
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Iowa
Luther League
Good Hope
Ames
Ladies Aid
M.S
Haster
North Central Groupe
The
Women's Mission Society
Britt
Wesley Catholic Daughters Elect New Officers
The Wesley Catholic Daughters of America met Wednesday evening and elected officers. Re-elected Grand Regent Mrs. Kunz, Vice Regent Viola Lee, Financial Secretary Viola Studer, Treasurer Clotilla Hutchison, Monitor Tulle Jarvis, Mistress of Novices Mrs. Matt Becker, Sentinel Feilce Hilbert, Historian Rita Rasmussen, Lecturer Mildred Arndorfer, Organist Jennie Oetz. Trustees Mrs. Elizabeth Froelich and Mrs. Thecla Eisenbacher were also re-elected. installation set for June 4.
Grading and Bridge Work Advances on 226 Highway
Grading and bridge work on the 226 highway is progressing rapidly. Crews are in the dirt mile near Elmer Mechler’s south corner, with a 40 foot bridge and 30 foot roadway nearing completion. Two larger bridges further south are 60 feet long. A new bridge east of the old one by the Lutheran cemetery on Woden road will reroute the creek, and local roads west to KR Krantz’s corner and north to Bancroft Forest City will soon begin construction.
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Elmer Mechler
Ibridge
Woden Road
New Cars and Trucks Add to Kossuth Vehicle Totals
Eleven new cars and six new trucks were recorded by the county treasurer for Kossuth last week. New owners include A J Cogley Algona, W E Schrader Burt, F J Hauptman Plymouth, and Welp's Hatchery Bancroft, among others, with makes Chevrolet Ford Oldsmobile Dodge Pontiac Studebaker and GMC noted.
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Kossuth
Chevrolet
John F. Bieser
Algona
John R. Chrischilles
W. E. Schrader
Burt
H. BE. Woodward
Whittemore
Farmers Coop
Society of Wesley
Ford
A. J. Cogley
Algonag
Walter L. Friesner
GMC
Adolph Mortensen
Swea City
Prazer
EU Quam
Valley Victory 4-H Meeting Notes May 17
The Valley Victory 4-H club met at German No 6 School House with Batty Ann Sonnenberg as hostess. Seven members answered roll call on favorite musical instrument. Visitors attended and Alma G. Schulty discussed the upcoming District 4-H club camp at Clear Lake. Delegates Troyce Bruns, Huarlet Boeckholt, and Velida Bruns were chosen. meeting previewed Ames state 4-H girls convention and a demo on polishing cloths. Next gathering set for June 7 at the Bruns home.
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Valley Victory 4-H Club
Batty Ann Sonnenberg
Alma G. Schulty
County Extension Home
Clear Lake
Troyce Bruns
Huarlet Boeckholt
Ames
Velida Bruns
Troyce
Amanda Bruns
Titonka Falls 4-3 to Bancroft in Sunday clash
Sunday results list Bancroft 5 Titonka 4 Estherville 7 Mallard 3 Rodman 4 Armstrong 1 Rake 13 Swea City 0. Next Sunday Swea City visits Estherville Armstrong travels to Titonka Mallard hosts Rake Bancroft visits Rodman.
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Bancroft
Titonka
Estherville
Mallard
Rodman
Armstrong
Rake
Swea City
Rodman Pene Ee
Rake Mre
Titonka Os
Lena Godfredson Found Dead at Her Home Tuesday
Lena Godfredson was found dead in her sleep at home Tuesday afternoon. Gordon Hansen visited Tuesday and Monday. neighbors noted she was active Monday. Coroner Evans from Algona investigated but no inquest was held. funeral plans were not announced. she was believed to be in her 60s.
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Miles Lena Godfredson
Gordon Hansen
Evans
Algona
Good Hope Lutheran Church Announces Services and Events
Confirmation service at ten with Sunday School at nine. Holy Communion during the service. Birthday Offering in the Sunday School. A technicolor movie Now In the Time about the Ames Luther League convention shown Sunday at eight. Leaguers from Immanuel's, St. John's Woden, and St. Paul's Lakota to attend. Final confirmation instruction Saturday at one. North Central area group meeting set for May 29 at First Lutheran Britt. Annual Sunday School picnic June 1 at George Alice farm. Vacation Bible School begins Monday, June.
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International Luther League
Ames
Immanuel's
St. John’s of
Woden
St. Paul's
Lakota
Africa
George Alice Farm
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Burton Hansen
Howard Sparksng
Maurice Keil
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L. & Aecallics
Charles Reed
Leg Richter
L. G. Huber
Circle II
Wm. Peterson
John Clarks
Harry Beed
Frank Clark
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Colorado’ Woman,s College
Miss Sunderman
Sign Company
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Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Rev. Wm. Print
Mason City Globe-Gazette
A. W. Young
Titonice
Mr. Young
Wesley Catholic Daughters
Valley Victory
German NO. 9
Bristow
Joe Murray
Nemmers
Wm. Welp
Welp
Walsh
John Murray
Menke
Long
Hatten
Donahue
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Gartner
Walrod
Muts Michaelson
Boeckelman
Lena Godfredson
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred O. Mardorf
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