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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1950
Page
6
Vivid weekly notes show first graders preparing for Halloween costumes and a party with decorations, sharing craft work, and nightly mouse visitors. Students celebrate U N Day, recall soldiers, and plan committees for a party while praising spelling tests and penmanship amid health class word hunts.
Mrs Alkie Blum 57 wife of Charlie Blum of Waverly South Dakota died when dual wheels of a farm truck passed over her in a freak accident near Waverly The incident occurred as a bumper brace loosened and caused the vehicle to swerve Mrs Blum fell from the truck and was crushed her husband Charlie Blum was uninjured Funeral services were held in George South Dakota and LaBolt South Dakota with interment at Rock Rapids Iowa authorities reported.
A farmer recalls neighbors trading halves of beef or hogs without weighing them, praising a simple neighborly practice. The piece then tracks a bread truck driver's routine through Mason City Garner Britt Hutchins Algona Sexton Titonka and back, meeting consistent motorists and workers. It ends with a man visiting Howard French's office to view a mounted sailfish he had caught.
The Titonka Woman's Club taped 75 bicycles at school with silver and red Scotch tape and arranged a patrolman to speak on riding safety. The program began a year ago with Mrs. Clark Miller as chairwoman.
Miss Marion Warner on furlough from India will address the Methodist Women’s Society Monday November 6 at 2 30. An invitation extends to sisters from nearby churches to attend and hear her story. Regular WSOS meets Wednesday November 8 at 2 30 and the annual bazaar is set for Saturday November 18 in Schutijer’s building with C F Callies and W J Denton assisting.
Estner Askin Matthews writes from Deming New Mexico on October 28 1950 sending a check for Topic. She comments on mild weather with 56 degrees at night no frost yet and leaves mostly green though some are ripe. She mentions reading the school news and says best wishes to Mr Clank and readers.
The K and H Cooperative Oil Co held its twenty first annual meeting Tuesday evening October 24. The crowd was large and the company reported strong finances with over nine dollars in current assets for each dollar of current liabilities. Net profits exceeded $73,000, the highest in the company’s history, with twenty years of savings totaling $612,000. Directors W S Cosgrove and Carl Callies were reappointed for three years alongside Andrew Gollner E J Widen Leo M Arodonfer John W Boyken Howard Salisbury. Guests included Leo Koester Denny Littlewood Russell Settlemyer Kent Pollett Harry Carter. Speaker Irvin W Studer former Canadian M P discussed cooperatives and credit unions. J P Studer is manager, with Edward L Johnson and John B Muehe station attendants and Bernadine Johnson bookkeeper.
Titonka to install four new White Way lamps and keep alley and residence lights on from dusk to dawn. The Interstate Power Co. program approved by the Town Council adds nine lights at various rear locations including the skating rink Legion hall and French lumber yard. Post office intersection and K H station corners join the all night schedule, making the town comparatively well lit through the night.
A large group of neighbors and friends held a plowing bee at the Chet Missman farm last Thursday afternoon. Thirteen tractors cleared a 27 acre field in under three hours while lunch was served by local women.
Rev. and Mrs. Herman Diers and family were honored at a reception at Immanuel Lutheran Church after Diers was installed as the new pastor. The program included hymns, readings, a comedy skit, gifts, musical selections, and addresses by neighboring pastors, with refreshments served afterward.
Members met at the Legion hall with Helen Thacker as hostess. They completed work and prepared shipments to veteran hospitals and the Wall Street Mission. Items totaled 87.75 in value including pillows covers bed pads and comics for Iowa State School at Woodward.
The PMA compliance sign-up for conservation practices will be held at the Titanka elevator on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings November 2 3 and 4 from 7 to 10. Cooperators are urged to report on the specified night or on an alternate night to ensure all compliances are completed.
Rev H A Diers was installed as pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday Oct 29 by Rev W Fritscher of Wartburg College. He comes from Monticello Iowa where he led multiple Lutheran congregations and was ordained 26 years ago.
Wayne Mechler writes from Cozad Nebraska October 23 1950 praising Culligan Soft Water Service for superior, softer water and better service. He notes widespread adoption among local plumbers cafes car washes and allied businesses and mentions several regionally connected figures promoting the service.
Conservation League members will meet Thursday at 8 o clock at the Titanica Lockers. The gathering is described as important with a demand for good attendance. Legion notice asks dues payments to AL French or John Hamilton.
Junice Spear and Johanna Kettwich wed Eugene Beenken and Alvin Meinders in candlelight rites at Ramsey Church Titonka. Rev A Roskamp officiated with music, bouquets, and a reception for 250 relatives and friends.
The volunteer fire department hosts a dance at the roller rink on Wednesday November 15 with Clint Eyes orchestra. Tickets are one dollar with an optional two dollar donation for non attendees. Firemen receive no pay and seek funds for their treasury.
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