Red Cross Sale and Local Happenings in Titonka
Red Cross Sale announced for June 1 and local social notes from Titonka and nearby towns. Activities include visits to Algona Mason City and Portsmouth, with residents traveling for shopping and family time. The Red Cross solicitors have raised over 1400 dollars locally. Regular services at the German Lutheran church in Titonka are planned for next Sunday.
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Red Cross
Captain Holcomb
Yak
John Briggs
Algonavy
J. Martin
Mason City
J. E. Falk
Algona
Geo. Cogswell
W. F. Rike
Portland
John Falk
W. J. Denton
Esther Reibsamen
L. A. Reaser
Hruse
Ole Tjerde
Woden
Titenka
J. W. Meyer
Portsmouth
M. Kennedy
Alpert Lea
Mason Cty
B. A. Pannhuk
Bernie Slinker
Camp Merritt
N. J
France
Titonka
Make Our Store Your Store
Store notice inviting customers to drop in and visit, announcing Fountain in commission and readiness to serve with the best products in this line.
Local notes from Titonka include election chatter and army calls
The Titonka Topic reports on Sheriff candidate Roy E. Moulds of Kossuth County, draft notices for 34 men, and local political campaigning. It notes Ed Goetsch and Mark Sarchett campaigning in German, stock shipments from Titonka, and Walter Anderson visiting family. It covers bond offers, school improvements, and a patriotic address at the Consolidated School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Roy E. Moulds
Kossuth County
Ella Rafeah
Ruthven
Sam Gross
Kossuth
Ed Goetsch
Mark Sarchett
Algona
John
George Kirnan
Wetonka
Geo. Bartholomew
Harold Singleton
S. H. McNutt
Titonka Savings Bank
C. Reibsamen
Ruth
E. L. Englehart
Lowaity
John Andernacht
Lennox
S. D
Peter Klugkist
Chicago
Geo. Cogswell
Harold Monday
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Young Cogswell
Aviation Department
Theational Army
J. J. Cosgrove
George Kuchenreuth
France
B. S. Pannkuk
Titonka
Prof. Willama
Pannhuk
M. C. Loson
Theo. P. Worsley
Theo
Salina
Kansay
Armstrong
Nevada
Iowa
W. A. Worsley
Odd Fellows Lodge
Burt I. O.C. F
Springville
Harold Quarton
Berlin
Consolidated School
Ford Owners Advises Using Genuine Parts
A vintage notice urges Ford owners to insist on genuine Ford parts for repairs. It warns counterfeit gears or parts may force a future redo of the repair and stresses no extra cost compared with quality parts.
Community notes on Red Cross speech and birth report
A Red Cross service flag was accepted by Nev Cuthbert of the M E church in a brief address. Music accompanied by Mesdames Quarton and Stalcomb. A 12 pound baby boy was born May 15 to Mr and Mrs William H Sleifer of Copper Chief, Canada. Mrs Sleifer, formerly Jeannette Klughist, plans to visit home in summer. The piece comments on upcoming primary elections and the issue of third termers in Kossuth County, questioning future nominations and term limits.
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Red Cross
Nev. Cuthbert
M. E. Church
Mesdames Quarton and Stalcomb
Wm. H. Sleifer
Copper Chm
Canada
Kossuth County
Township meetings boost campaign interest across communities
Reports from numerous township meetings show heightened campaign activity. Lotts Creek vows to fund a place on the Honor Roll, Titonka aims to secure its Honor Roll status, while Wesley and Prairie prepare for further efforts. Portland Two reports all solicitors ready.
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Lotts Creek
Cosgrove
Few Changes in Organization Reflect Strong Volunteer Will
Out of 280 solicitors appointed in country districts and about 100 in towns, only three changes occurred due to inability to serve. Two were for sickness, showing a remarkable willingness to serve. Calls for readers to match contributions are made, and errors in district assignments are acknowledged with a process for correction by township chairmen.
Shortage of Red Cross Pins Affects County Campaigns
The county reports a short supply of pins and buttons for Red Cross fundraising. Organizers used various pins to fill gaps, stressing that the collected money matters most. All pins feature the Red Cross, though designs vary by solicitor.
War Savings Stamps Promote Unity and Equipment Funding
The message urges national unity through buying War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps. It stresses that men require equipment, that equipment and funds come from public savings, and presents War Savings Stamps as the safest savings option for supporting the war effort.
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U. S. Treasury
Bryson Takes Charge of Quaker Oats Elevator at Bancroft
Bryson, known to Topic readers, has been stationed at Albert City for two or three years. The grain man will move this week to Bancroft to lead the Quaker Oats Elevator. His industry and skill prompted the move, with Quaker Oats selecting him early for the Bancroft post.
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Bryson
Bancroft
Albert City
Ben
Rifle Club Elects Captain At Titanka Depot
The Titanka Rifle Club met Monday evening at the depot and elected Anton G. Holcomb captain of the company. Other military business matters were disposed of.
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Rifle Club
Titanka Rifle Club
Anton G. Holcomb
Doane News Notes Social Visitors and Plans
Donald Gibson of Algona stayed with grandparents for the past week. Algona callers on Tuesday included Mr and Mrs Zack Gibson John Walken and Ernest Davis. Sexton shoppers J D Andrews and daughter Lanora. Clarence Christensen of Sexton visited with sister Mrs Ross Buffington and Geo Larsen and Mrs Zack Gibson with grandchild Donald Wesley callers Monday. Nevada Iowa couple Jack Worsley Sr and son Theodore visited Jack Worsley Jr. The Dean Sunday School Convention is set for June 2 with a good program in preparation. Everyone invited.
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Donald Gibson
Algona
Zack Gibson
John Walken
Ernest Davis
Algona Business
J. D. Andrews
Laonora
Sexton
Clarence Christensen
Ross Buffington
Geo. Larsen
Donald
Wesley
Jack Worsley Sr
Theodore
Nevada
Iowa
Jack Worsley Jr
Dean
T. Anderson
Algona Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Sunday with their mother in Algona, sick with heart trouble. Walter Anderson, a soldier from Oklahoma, visits his mother and plans time with his brother Oscar. Mrs. John Walken and sons return from Illinois. Ladies’ Aid meets in Sexton. Oscar Hedwick and wife return from Oval South Carolina. Mrs. Fred Boyken operated on for appendicitis. Lost end-gate between Jenning’s and E W Palmer’s. We want men to sell or buy our guaranteed nur-
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Algona
Walter Anderson
Oklahoma
Oscar
John Walken
Charles
Fred
Illinois
Harvey Larsen
Clarence Christensen
Sexton
Esther Kuchenreuther
Ruth Andrews
MecWlroy
Plum Creek
Zack Gibson
Howard Gibson
H. P. Christensen
Hedwick
Oval
S. C
Joe Ford
Black Hills
Fred Boyken
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Wolfe
Tawa
Kodaks
Kodak
Dolla
Jewelrt
Hess
Panacea Avalon Hog Tone
Ford
Titonka Motor Co
Thrift Bits
Doane News
S. B. French
H. L. Hansen
Hudson
R. L. Hansen
Jenning
E. W. Palmer
Nelson
Bros
R. L. Hangan
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Anton Holcomb
Mer
The
Gace
Converse & Edwardé
Wisconsin
Atkingon
Wia
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