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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
5
The week of November 6-12 is set for national education observance with theme Education for Tomorrows America. Activities include speakers, Armistice Day events with the American Legion, and school visits by parents and patrons. The issue notes evaluating school progress, budgeting, and citizenship training.
The arrival of the first cold snap and light snow hit Saturday evening, sending temperatures into the thirties and bringing a brief end to pleasant fall weather. Forecasters note similar patterns across Iond and the Midwest as rain this week preceded the snowfall.
The PTA will hold a Monday evening meeting at 7 30 with a 7 45 program followed by volleyball. Lunch is served. President Mrs George Bonacker urges prompt attendance to stay on schedule. Program includes Doris Krantz cornet solo and vocal performances by Mrs L G Gartner and Mrs Carl F Callies.
Mr and Mrs Henry Franzen Sr celebrated their forty six wedding anniversary last Thursday with an evening gathering of family. Lunch was served and guests included Myr and Mrs Henry H Bruns and children Mr and Mrs Ben Franzen Lorraine and Mildred Mr and Mrs Herman Franzen and family Mr and Mrs Dick Franzen Marilyn and Darlene Mr and Mrs Henry Franzen Jr Mr and Mrs George Sonnenberg Betty Ann and Harris Mr and Mrs Herman Limberg and son Alton.
Armistice Day November 12 marked the twentieth anniversary of the WWI peace document. A community program begins at 10:45 at the Tyke Theatre after children march at 10:30 led by the colony and school band. Rev. Calvin Schnucker presides with music, salute, address, and benediction.
Breen Post 465 American Legion and Auxiliary urge all Legionaires and eligibles to attend Armistice Day events at the Tyke Theatre and Legion Hall. November activities include a post meeting Friday November 11 at 8 p.m. and a November work session November 18 led by Louise Mechler. Coffee and treats provided. members should bring sandwiches and cake. National Education Week runs November 6–12 urging school cooperation.
James I. Dolliver of Fort Dodge, former state American Legion commander, will address the Armistice Day observance sponsored by Hagg Post No. 90. Legionnaires meet at 11 at the court house, march to the high school auditorium for Major Leslie T. Saul’s talk, followed by a 6:30 banquet at the Legion Hall. Glen Raney chairs music, Major Saul coordinates other arrangements.
Titonka merchants plan holiday season attractions with weekly trade inducements starting November 30, featuring Santa visits, treats for children, and free shows. The Good Will Club sponsors the event as part of Titonka’s Good Will Days to draw shoppers from near and far.
A church bulletin urges Lutherans to fulfill duties to both heaven and country during November events. Pastor Kilian emphasizes civic engagement as a Christian obligation, citing Romans and Matthew and urging active participation in policy for peace and righteous governance. Announcements note German services, Sunday School, Ladies Aid, and confirmation class.
Wesley High School announces the 1938 39 boys and girls basketball schedule with 20 games. New opponents include Woden and Swea City. Thompson is not on the slate. Nine away games precede a Jan 6 home game against Whittemore after the new gym opens. The opener is Nov 18 at Titonka.
New docket entries show civil actions including Fred Eisler and May Hurley versus Fred Moser and Greeta Moser and W E Gutknecht versus Gust Koppen. A probate filing concerns Phyllis H McLaughlin as administratrix of Harry C McLaughlin against Allen with a change of venue. No new probate cases were listed.
Forty women from Buffalo and German townships attended a Thursday tea at Ramsey Reformed church to hear home demonstration agent Ruth Hicks urge food preservation. She outlined next year’s project Making the Best Use of Home Produced Foods and named officers for the coming year.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Keagle of Minneapolis mourn the death of their infant son Harold Grant born Nov 3 in a Minneapolis hospital. Burial was in Buffalo Township cemetery on the Retbsamen family lot after services at 10 45 a m conducted by Rev Wm Patterson of Titonka M H Church. Attending from afar were multiple Keagle relatives from Minneapolis Terris and local connections.
A movement in Titonka aims to reestablish a local Boy Scout troop led by Rev. L. G. Gartner and Edward Boyken. Eligible boys past age twelve may join. organizers seek parental support and announce more details to come.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Doan Sunday School 10:30 Attendance urged Rev. A J Quairin field agent for Morningside College will preach at both churches.
Republicans gain across Iowa and Congress as Guy M. Gillette narrowly defeats Lester J. Dickinson for U S Senator. GOP wins governor and state ticket by large margins. county races show stable or growing majorities with Cosgrove ahead in supervisor contest. Complete Kossuth County results promised.
Good Hope Lutheran Church led by Pastor M A Schulz invites parishioners to English services next Sunday November 13 at 1030 with Sunday School at 930 Choir practice occurs Wednesday evening. A truck from Lutheran Orphans Home Waverly IA arrives Monday November 14 to collect donations. Organ dedication planned for first Sunday in December. Please sign and mail pledge cards. pay pledges to treasurer Edward Boyken.
October attendance reached a new high with many classes over 90 per cent. Mrs Dick Beenken’s class had only one absence. Catechetical classes move to mornings from November 19 starting at 9 30 and run to 11 30. children 10 years or older lacking work urged to attend. Church asks for food donations for the Ladies Aid Annual Supper and Bazaar on November 17.
Algona report details Alphonse Lensing owner of the Lensing grocery store, formerly Akres. A $100 cash theft from his safe is noted, and on Tuesday a furnace pipe fell, striking him on the head. He was gassed by fumes and found unconscious, then treated and sent home.
Titania and SBuffalo Township used the Hamilton Hatchery as a polling place on Election Day. Counting occurred in the Legion hall with final figures despite prognostications. The piece wryly recalls Franklin and Goose sayings about not counting until hatched.
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