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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
5
On Monday crews began construction on Highway 226 at the Burt Road intersection south of town. The Cameron Joyce Co. says work will run a mile or two south then start at Main Street’s north end and continue to completion, targeting about ten weeks.
With primary election day nearing, candidates urge support as Leo J. Immerfall prepares to distribute ballots. The printed ballot lists Republican and Democratic county, district, and state tickets with multiple races and candidates across offices from county auditor to secretary of agriculture and commerce commissioner.
Pastor Wm Plant invites worshippers for the first Sunday after Trinity and Memorial Day observance at 16. He will speak on Comfort, comfort ye my people and asks all to attend with visitors welcome. Sunday School and Bible Class at 2, Vacation Bible School starts next Thursday at 8:30, school closes at 3 80, children five and up urged to attend, Marvella Bruns and Lilian Plang assist, choir rehearsal Friday at 8.
Memorial Day service set for Sunday May 30 at 2 PM at the Methodist church. Rev A Roskamp and Rev D H James lead prayers and addresses with the high school band performing. A Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars contingent meets at 1 30 PM with transport to Buffalo Township Cemetery provided for auxiliary members.
The Buffalo Boosters met at Bon nie and Sharon Schutter s home on Saturday May 22 with most members present. Bonnie demonstrated an angel food cake and Dorothy Dunmire spoke on basic food needs. They planned for the State Convention, District Camp, and Rally Day. Catherine Orthel was chosen to represent at the Ames convention in July. Delegates to Clear Lake Camp in June were Dorothy Dunmire and Bonnie Schutter. They planned a June 1 mothers’ entertainment at the R In Krantz home and a bake sale for May 29 at Stott hardware. A CARE package note from Tessle Pleines Nordermay Germany was read. Mrs Callies read suggestions for fair demonstration teams and class entries. Lunch followed.
At LeMars, Herman Schulz has attracted world wide publicity by giving away a million dollars worth of farms. He has received 11,000 letters from people unknown to him seeking to be considered for the giveaway.
Titonka celebrates Indian Day August 10 11 and 12 with a three day program instead of one. Shaw Great American Shows to provide eight rides and about 20 shows and concessions starting with a setup day on the 10th. Ferris wheel merry go round and dodgem highlighted. Additional ball games and free attractions planned for August 11 and 12.
Mal 81 stores and the post office will be open Monday May 21 until noon then close for the balance of the day. There will be one mail and no rural delivery. The bank will not be open that day. Monday May 31 is observed as a holiday because Memorial Day is on Sunday this year.
Virgil Miller on a farm southeast of town reports about forty geese killed by dogs Friday. A dog tax fund exists to cover such losses, but Miller will not rely on the county. He appeals for dogs to be kept away from his farm and for children to stay off his land to prevent further damage and broken windows.
The American Legion and Auxiliary promote Poppy Day on Saturday May 29. Lois Peterson as poppy chairman urges Auxiliary women to prepare poppies for early Saturday selling. The Thelma Higgins Americanism Committee asks members and friends to bring foliage and flowers to assemble 47 sprays for Poppy Day afternoon and evening. Poppies will be taken to graves early Sunday. Those attending Memorial services in a group meet at the Denton home at 1 30 pm Sunday May 30. transportation to the cemetery is arranged for members.
Mrs George Widner of Sioux City sister-in-law of J D Thacker died Saturday near Blue Earth while riding in a car with her husband. She was about 60 and died after transfer to a Blue Earth hospital. Funeral held at Morningside. Survivors include J C Thacker Marian Titonia and sons John Emmetsburg Fred Grand Junction Paul Gilmore City Richard Emmetsburg.
Donald A. James leads morning worship at 11 with Sunday School at 10. Community Memorial Day Service at 2. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 8. Official Board meeting Friday at 8 at the parsonage. Change of date noted. Daily vacation Bible school begins Monday May 31 for two weeks, Mondays through Fridays 8:45 to 11:30. Morning worship 10, Sunday School 9:30, 2 to 4 pm listed.
Americanism chairman Thelma Higgins urges action for a Saturday work meeting. Items include 1140 bright reg poppies made by disabled veterans and 47 sprays to be produced. Potential sale to support veterans in Titonka with a call to buy.
Junior Legion baseball action set for Sunday after the Memorial Day program with Titanka facing Woden. it marks the first game of the season for the team.
Martin Brandt uncovered a 314 inch tile on his farm last week. He notes tiling in the area began about six decades ago with smaller tiles. The three and a half inch piece, found in good condition, is said to date from about 45 years ago.
Lawrence Ricke Jr. 18 of Williams died in a midnight auto wreck while returning from a turkey dinner for a graduating class member. Four classmates were injured. Family members from Wesley attended the funeral at St Marys in Williams. Burial followed.
Display flags Sunday May 30 from 8 AM to 6 PM weather permitting. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars request flags be flown. Although businesses close on Monday for a holiday, flags should be displayed on Sunday only.
Divine Worship Service at 10 am Sunday School and Bible Study at 9 am May Birthday Offering in Sunday School Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday May 27 at 8 pm Special program planned Each member Bring a guest Choir rehearses Friday May 29 at 8 Vacation Bible School starts Monday May 31 enroll all children five years old and older Choir rehearses Tuesday June 1 at 8 Ladies aid meets Wednesday June 2 at 2 Hostesses Ed ward Boyken Wm Boyken Otto DeWalt George Johnson Brotherhood meets Thursday June 8 at 8 oats Edward Boyken Herbert Rakow Edward A Sathafig
Rev. A. Roskamp presides as Sunday School and Bible Class meet at 9 30 with worship at 10 30 in the sanctuary Evening service at 8 o clock also in the sanctuary The Young People’s League meets Tuesday at 8 The Bible School opens Monday morning at 9 o'clock
On Poppy Day Saturday May 20 American Legion Auxiliary volunteers will distribute crepe paper memorial poppies in Titania and nationwide to raise funds for rehabilitation of disabled veterans and child welfare for veterans' children. Led by Mrs. Arthur Peterson, the effort emphasizes tribute to the dead and support for those harmed by war.
Henry Nelson found a small balloon in his farm yard west of town on Saturday. A tag instructed tearing off and mailing to the Albert Lea Tribune. He followed directions, released the balloon, which rose and drifted north.
The Town Council met Friday evening May 7 1948 with Mayor Clark Clerk Reaser Treasurer Cooper and six councilmen present. Minutes of April were read and approved. Bills totaling 978 65 were approved for payment including gas water materials salaries and pump station costs. A concert payment of 16 per band for twelve weeks was approved. Treasurer’s report accepted. Meeting adjourned.
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