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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

3

Burial notice and obituary for Mrs Albert Meyer Titonka Iowa

Autena Meyer born June 22 1868 in Germany immigrated to Grundy County Iowa then Kossuth and Titonka where she lived with her husband Albert Meyer. She died May 10 following an operation in Rochester Minnesota after a seaside trip for health. Survived by husband three daughters three sisters three brothers and many relatives. Funeral May 16 at home and M B E church with interment Buffalo Township Cemetery.

Autena Meyey Vitonka Prothe Pasoneers Bunderhammuch Ostfriesland Germany Grundy County Iowa Kossuth County Albert Moyer Germania Titanka Meyer West Coast Sheyn Rochester Minn Albert Meyer Ollie Bring Titonka Pearl Knox Algona Celia Hunter Brea California Butler Rozwell New Mexico Annie Shuber North Dakota L. Helmers Lakota Will Fred Martin Haduse Aurt Dick Groen Iil Mes John Groen Jerry Frey Holling Ben Groen Lyon County EB. G. Bruns Wilk Kaduse Henry Wagner Martin Kaduse Buffalo Center Anton Buckholt Mirs. Helmey John Rosenau Bert Johnson Elmore Minnesota Charles Bloom Famly Mrs. Acker Aot

Lord of Thanks in Bereavement Acknowledgment

The Meyer family expresses sincere thanks for kind acts and flowers during their bereavement. Grateful for music and support offered to Albert Meyer and family.

Albert Meyer

Seafers Class Night Program Presented Tuesday

The Seafers held a class night exercises Tuesday evening. The program included a salutatory by Bert Roggess, class history by Myrtle Anna, class advice by Kermit Larsen, class prophecy by Florence Aseon, class grumbler by Robert Clem bs, class will by Ruth Gartner, and valedictory by Grace Sietsema. The program closed with the class song.

Sestor Seafers Bert Roggess Myrtle Anna Kermit Larsen Florence Aseon Robert Clembs Ruth Gartner Will Grace Sietsema

Henry Stecker Celebrates His Seventy First Birthday

Henry Stecker marked his seventy first birthday with a Saturday gathering at his home. Attendees included his children Mary Henry and Edward, plus relatives and friends such as Aunt Perrichs, Fred Stecker and family, Henry Harms, John K. Marte and families, John A. Harrs and daughters, and H. W. Schoenlein, among others. A cake decorated with candles and additional cakes and ice cream refreshments were served.

Henry Stecker Stecker Thero Stecker Mary Henry Edward Chit Perrichs Fred Stecker Sen Anna Henry Josephine Esaa Ferdinand Falkert Steckad Henry Harms Avon John K. Marte Johnny Mra John A. Harrsson Annie Jennie H. W. Schoenlein

Thanks for the support during our daughter's illness and passing

We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for aid during Irene Brandt’s illness and death. Grateful for flowers and sympathy shown by Mr and Mrs Chris Brandt and family and others.

Wes Irene Chris Brandt Ang

Notice to Public Closing for National Day

Gat? Farmers Elevator and Towa Wall Company will close all day national day May 80th. The business houses will close at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. come early if you have business to transact.

Elegator and Towawall Company

Farm Home Burned of R B Gerdes Destroyed by Fire

Fire gutted the Gerdes farm home Friday morning as Mrs. H J Gerdes dressed the children in the bedroom. The kitchen room filled with smoke on her return. The residence was covered by insurance.

R. B. Gerdes Mra.hn J

Honor Roll Notice for Shultz in 1930 San Francisco

San Francisco Call lists Shultz on the honor roll dated February 1 1930 with W F Hamstreat noted from August 1 1929 in this archival snippet.

Shultz San Francisco Call W. F Hamstreat

Irene Hilda Brandt remembered in baptism and death

Irene Hilda Brandt born September 27, 1915 to Christian and Margaret Brandt is recalled as a child of God by baptism on October 20, 1915. She suffered a skull fracture in 1926 then long illness ending October 1929 at age 14 years 7 months and 16 days leaving parents and siblings in mourning. Contributed by Ray A Killan.

Irene Hilda Margaret Brandt Christian Brandt Margaret Nes Pannkuk Thare Christ Irene Lome Marie Harley Edward Clarence Ray Killan

Home Economics Tea and Exhibits Highlight Student Work

High school girls hosted a tea and exhibit of the year’s Home Economics projects. Irene Callies and Gladys Thompson poured, with Miss Johnson supervising. guests praised the garments and craftsmanship. In the gym, Mr. Walter Crissey led boys’ manual training displaying tilt-top tables cedar chests and a large oak fernery. Cedar chests drew the most praise. patrons are urged to attend future shows.

High School Irene Callies Gladys Thompson Miss

Lady Ball Laid to Rest After Dog Poisoning

Lady Ball was buried following the death of Doe Ball's dog Lady, who died after someone poisoned the animal. The dog was interred in a ceremonial burial reflecting the community's sorrow.

Lady Ball Doe Ball

Commencement Exercises Music and Address Summary

Commencement program lists invocation by Grace Sietsema from Titonka Iowa, high school orchestra, Rev L G Gartner Boys Glee Club, and a piano solo. The class presentation is given by Florence Reynolds with Superintendent Tidman and W H Stott noted.

Rev. L. G. Gartner Boys’ Glee Club Dubois John D. Clinton Florence Reynolds R. J, Tidman W. H. Stott

Titanka High School Baseball Wins Season Crown

Titanka High School closes a near perfect season with a 5 4 1 victory over Ewen City. The squad won every game except the county tourney, led by strong pitching and a .3128 team batting average. Key losses include Carl Callies Arthur Budlong and Robert Clemans.

Titanka High School Ewen City Carl Callies Arthur J. Budlong Robert Clemans Schuitz Wood Callies Orthel Tienan Anderson Clemans Richter Budlong Brott Pouelsen

Algona Area Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Commencement

Wesley notes several Algona visitors over the weekend including the Reiners Becks and Giddings families. Church pastor J W Clifton delivered a Baccalaureate at the Bell Theatre for the class of 1929. Families from Britt Story County Tama and Thompson appear in weekend visits while Mike Flom returns from Detroit.

Reiner and Beck Algona A. EB. Giddings Gordon C. Giddings John Hutchison Valera Mayer John Sean Smith LeRoy Klempeter Waucona Doctor Smith Nels Hansen Carl Fritz Thompson Clifton Sexton Sarah Wise Ter J. W. Clifton Bell Theatre John Pink Titania Amesbury Erling Mike) Flom Detroit John D. Clinton Grace Looft Frank Kratochvil Britt Turgesans A. M. Lease Margaret McConnell Fred Amesbury California William Carrol John Amesbury Titonia Iater Mankato Waterman

Senior Class Play Delightful Entry Daddy Long-Legs

The Senior Class presented Daddy Long-Legs to packed houses on Thursday and Friday evenings. Cast members including Miss Beryl Boggess as Judy and Arthur J. Budlong as her benefactor earned high praise for their strong performances. Director Miss Rice and musical director Miss Hartman received special credit for the production.

Daddy Long-Leges Beryl Boggess Judy Arthur J. Budlong Plorence Reynolds Grace Sietsema Homa Florence Bacon Carl Callies Miss Rice Miss Hartman

Mission Feast at Reformed Church May 29

The Reformed Church led by Rev Haken will hold a mission feast service on May 29. Everyone is welcome to attend this congregational gathering.

the Reformed Church Haken

Local Notes Mention Visits and Weather Ahead of Summer

Mrs Elizabeth Amesbury visited Dr and Mrs R C Ball while Rev G Haken worked on a Spirit Lake bank project for summer fishing. Grady Smith and Homer Tienan fished at Spirit Lake. Ervin Eden won a ten dollar gold piece for top average 98 percent at Titonka High School awarded by Titanka Woman's Club. A frost damaged fruit. strawberry crop small. central states late season. Titonka baccalaureate sermon by Rev L G Gartner titled For Valus Received I Promise To Pay. Diva Lane from Rising Star Texas visiting Titonka sister Miss Hagen. June first trip plans with four sisters in Miss Lane's car. Duans Roe search ends with body found in Troublesome creek near Atlantic Iowa.

Elizabeth Amesbury R. C. Ball M.S. Craven Ervin Central States Illinois L. G. Gartner M. BH Titonica High School Valus Daily Papers Seach Duans Roe Atlantic Iowa Troublesome Creek

Panukuk’s Amusement Hall Set to Open June 1

Panukuk’s Amusement Hall in Ti tonka announces opening on June 1 with Woden Band performing forty instruments for the evening and Bailey’s Mandarin Orchestra from Faribault for the dance. Skating in the afternoon will be free, followed by a night program featuring the Woden Community Band and Bailey’s orchestra. The hall boasts 4400 square feet of maple floor, sand hollow tile and cement foundation for quiet skating and dancing, new roller skates, and a $1200 instrument for skating hours.

Panukuk Woden Band Bailey Faribault, Minn Titonka Woden

Tragic drowning ends search for missing boy

A coroner ruled the death accidental after a boy vanished while picking flowers for Mothers Day near a stream. He was found nearly a week later as 200 Atlantic High students aided in the search. The Roe family of Algona mourns. relatives recall past ties in Kossuth County and Hollowayville visits with the Lacks. Meanwhile, a May 11 engagement party for Dorothy Wise and Lloyd Steven featured yellow roses and fortunes, as Hollowayville clergy friends share news of Titanica connections. Bayside Amusement Park at Clear Lake prepares to open May 26 with new rides, restored buildings, and improved facilities including a roller skating rink and new concessions.

Atlantic C. EH. Roe Algona Roe Mary Fiends Kossuth Ilinois Hollowayville Lack Titonka Princeton Esther Chicago Ernest Muscatine Mack Wise Dorothy B.wise Lloyd H. Steven Mildred Kutschara Pearl Steven Rudd Alberta Grogenback St. Benedict Edith Hammond Wesley Feda Kuhl Florence Marie ‘Phillips Burt Eeith Greenfield Pearl Smith Dorothy Wise Nelle Wise Drusilla Noble Sexton Myrtle Brown Bayside Clear Lake Iowa

Dewitt Drake Dies at County Home in 1929

Dewitt Drake died Friday at the County Home near Algona and was buried at Bancroft. Born February 4, 1862 in Illinois, he lived around Bancroft and Titonka, worked as a farmer and milk hauler, and relied on friends after aging. He moved his shack among several farms and was cared for by neighbors including Charlie Leek and Henry Buckholt.

Dewitt Dravis Algona Bancroft Emma Norman Collar Collar Almira Drake Dewitt Blooming Prairie Minnesota Bancroft and Titonka Uitte Alfred Collar John Wolf Mr. Drake Grove Ted DeBoer Ben Pannuk Wepple Fred Reibsameni Charlie Wheeler Dawitt Drake Charlie Leek Henry Buckholt Kossuth County Alta Clement

Lutheran Church Schedule For Next Week

German services will be held next Sunday morning at 10 30. Sunday School starts at 9 30 with children’s Day practice on Saturday at 1 30 P M. Choir practice is Wednesday evening at 8 P M.

Bayside opening marks season with free play areas

The Ritz Hotel will run Bayside for the season starting Sunday and the grounds are ready for opening day. Bayside Park will have free entry on opening day with no charges. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Ricks announce the birth of twin boys on May 12 as Miss Gertrude Boekholtz helps at home.

Ritz Hampton Plcnie Bayside Bayside Park Simon Ricks Gertrude Boekholtz

Titonka Man to Attend Men's Rally at Good Hope

A Titonka man will attend a Men’s Rally at Good Hope on the evening of May 28. Rev. Gartner A M Paterson and A Reynolds head the arrangements and transportation committees for Titonka.

Good Hope Titonka Wood Gartner A. M. Paterson A. Reynolds

Twenty Six Years as Gate Captain at State Fair

Chas Nolte received a letter from C Id Beaman of O3 Kaloasa, superintendent of admissions, inviting him to again serve as gate captain at the amphitheatre during the state fair. Nolte accepts based on his record of reliability, marking the twenty sixth year in the role.

Chas Nolte C. Id. Beaman

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