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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

5

Titonea High School Weekly Activities Report

Jacksonian Democracy frames this week's discussions across departments. Highlights include typing speed: Doris Hagen 64 wpm, Irvin 69, and varied class reports in history economics and government. Students tackle Macbeth tests, prepositions, weather bureau work, and Mexico geography as sixth and seventh grades study rock groups and decimal points.

France Doris Hagen Irvin Weather Bureau Keith Max Robert Downs Delores Franzen Fred George Edith LaVonne Janette Patsy Ralph Harl Miss Harrison Mexico

Batt Relatives Donate Blood Plasma Gifts

Donations honoring Richard W. Batt totaling 38 dollars were given to the Red Cross Blood Plasma Fund Army Relief and Christian Missions. Donors include Mr and Mrs George Batt Mr and Mrs Mervin Hauenstein Mrs Bertha Batt Edna and Helen Verne Batt and family and many others.

Richard W. Batt Red Cross Society Blood Plasma Fund Army Relief and Christian Missions Wm. Batt Emma Taylor Berniece Larson Helen Taylor R. W Taylor W A. Taylor George Batt Mervin Hauenstein Bertha Batt Edna Helen

Mrs H Schroeder's Nephew Reported Missing in Action

Herman Daniels of Garner reports his nephew Cpl Lester Daniels missing in action since Oct 17 while serving as a gunner in a tank corps. Lester, 27, had been in service three years and last wrote Oct 8. Another son Lawrence serves in the Navy on an LST from England with 21 channel crossings, and Dick serves in the Marines in Hawaii.

Herman Daniels Garner Henry Schroeder Titonia War Department Cpl Lester Daniels Lawrence England France Hawai

Mrs Elizabeth DeNeuf Sends Greetings To Old Friends

Letter from Mrs Elizabeth DeNeuf at Luynden Washington dated November 8 1944 to Mr Clark expresses fond memories of old friends and continues a subscription to The Topic. She notes good weather and abundance, mentions staying in touch with Lina Rippentrop Henry Franzen Sr Meyers Isebrands and others while praising the paper.

Luynden Wash Clark Lina Rippentrop Henry Franzen Sr

Fifth and First Grade News From Thanksgiving Class Room

Seventh graders study American colonists unit while science covers air weather and moisture. In spelling several students earned A grades last Friday. First graders finish reading and decorate room for Thanksgiving with a turkey chalk drawing. birthday treats mark Ronnie and Laurence. Several absences noted for illness plus Joy visits from Bobbie Gail’s sister.

Larry Gwen Dorothy Donmie Leona Kenneth Nanyie Richard Leroy Prade Arlene Amy Anna Dickie Loren Rene Elgin Catherine Angeline Wilbur Vernon Lawrence Sherry Verlyn Shirley Ronnie Janice Billy Patricia David Merle Newel Sharon Almvina Benjie Henry Kenny Laurence Harold Roger Mickey Dicky Lea Bobbie Gail Joy

Junior Class Play New Fires Next Tuesday Night

The Junior Class presents New Fires a three act comedy at Tyke theatre next Tuesday evening. The Santry family faces change as Stephen insists work for needs, Olive and Anne plot homeward to Chicago, and Dr Gray brings order with farming science and romance. Tickets are 40 cents, first 18 rows reserved, sale begins Saturday at Bartlett Cafe. Engagement announced for Cpl Marion V Hentze to Dietrich W Mayland with no marriage date set.

Tyke Theatre Stephen Santry Anne Ozarks Stephen Olive Chicago Dr. Gray Bily Phyllis Mary Marshall Jerry Mary Santry House Eve Bartlett Cafe Marion V. Hentz Dick Mayland Herman Hentze Mississippi Avenue Davenort Iowa Marion V. Hentze Dietrich W. Mayland Henry W. Schmidt Woden W.A.C Wright Field Dayton Ohio U. S. Navy Fleet Post Office San Francisco California

Missing in Action: John Bauer Reported in France

Mr and Mrs R C Bauer received word from the War Department that their son John Bauer 19 is missing in France. John enlisted March 19 and left the states Sept 15. He is a resident of Wesley.

John Bauer Wesley R. C Bauer War Department John France States

GOOD HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNOUNCES SERVICES

Alfred O. Mardoff, pastor, leads Adult Confirmation at 10 15 am with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 20 am Holy Communion to be celebrated this Sunday Announcements for Communion due Friday Nov 17 no announcements after seven pm Saturday announcements allowed Thanksgiving Day service November 23 at 10 15 am A travelogue by Stephen Haboush the Shepherd of Galilee Friday at Britt school auditorium under First Lutheran church auspices Also note gift items at the Send Store

Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church Alfred O. Mardoff Stephen Haboush

New Fires by Titonka High School Players

Titonka High School presents New Fires a two act play set in the Santry homestead dining room in southern Missouri The time is January to June with acts and scenes detailing dawn morning afternoon and evening progress The production staff includes Director Robert Jand Dennis Dreegman stage manager and assistants and cast such as Helen Beenken Marietta Norland Ross Struthers Janice Bonacker Arthur Buffington Florence Schutter Doris Hagen

Santry Missouri

Draw Jury List for Court Term

Algona The November term of district court opens Nov 27 with Judge G W Stillman. County officials have drawn the petit jurors to report Dec 1. List includes Clair Bollinger Lone Rock Frank Bauer Swea City Albert Brand Ledyard Sophie Hurt Whittemore Anna Buss Algona Walter Campney Burt L R Daniels Burt Anton Didrickson Algona E Dittmer Burt Zane Dodds Algona Marie Falkenhainer Algona Emily Griggs Algona Gertrude Gutknecht Lakote Florence Young Wesley Mrs Joseph Wilhelmi Bancroft Douglas Wildin Algona R J Welp Bancroft Elsie Thompson Burt Iva Heaney Burt Charles HIlferty Ledyard Ted Hoover Burt Fern John Burt John Johansson Lone Rock Otto Kelly Swea City Alice Lademdorf Algona Myrtle Larson Armstrong Roy Larson Algona Roger Linde Swea City John Marte Whittemore Florence Merriam Lavarne Walter Schiltz Bancroft Cora Stowe Burt

Algona G. W. Stillman Helen White Leo Immerfall Clara Walker County Recorder Clair Bollinger Lone Rock Frank Bauer Swea City Albert Brand Ledyard Sophie Hurt Whittemore Anna Buss Walter Campney Burt L. R. Daniles Anton Didrickson E. Dittmer Zane Dodds Marie Falkenhainer Emily Griggs Gertrude Gutknecht Lakote Florence Young Wesley Joseph Wilhelmi Bancroft Douglas Wildin R. J. Welp

Buffalo Boosters Elect Officers at Saturday Meeting

The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club met at Heather Cheever's home and elected officers: President Drusilla Hansen, Secretary Wanda Young, Vice-president and Treasurer Marietta Norland, Reporter Catherine Othe, Historian Nanye Nelson. Members include Jane Ringsdorf, Anna Falkerta, Diane Hoover, Patty Schutter, Bonnie Schutter, Amy Fisher, Patsy Stockwell, Esther Abbas, Bonnie Gerard. This year's project is Home Furnishings and study includes eight master art pictures. Eleven members attended the annual 4-H party at Burt. A follow-up meeting will be at Amy Fisher's home Saturday afternoon.

Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club Heather Cheever Drusilla Hansen Wanda Young Marietta Norland Catherine Othe Nanye Nelson Jane Ringsdorf Anna Falkerta Diane Hoover Patty Schutter Bonnie Schutter Amy Fisher Patsy Stockwell Esther Abbas Bonnie Gerard Burt

Red Cross Officers Election Set for County Group

The county Red Cross to hold its annual officers election on Tuesday November 21 at 2 30 p m in the high school building.

RED Cross

Harvest Sunday at Methodist Church Plans Social

Doan Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 11 with 10 a m Sunday school, 5 p m Young Peoples meeting, 8 p m choir practice, pot luck dinner after the service. Ladies to provide coffee and cream for attendees. Doan date and times reflect harvest Sunday gatherings.

the Methodist Church W. L. Patterson Young Peoples

Immanuel Lutheran Church Announces November Programs

Rev William Plant leads congregational party at 8 p m Thursday November 16 with a pot luck lunch replacing the chicken supper. Sunday services November 19 German 10 30 am English 7 30 pm. Sunday school 9 30 am. Luther League birthday party after evening service. Thanksgiving Day service November 28 at 10 30 am with offering for the Congregational treasury.

Immanuel Wm. Plant Fred Bruns Wm. Rode Jr Luther League Congregational Treasury

Ramsey Reformed Church Weekly Schedule Updated

F Snuttjer, pastor, announces morning worship at 10 30, Sunday school at 9 40, topic Christianity and Democracy, evening service at 8. Senior Catechism class and Young People’s Society meet Tuesday 8 and 8 30 respectively, choir rehearsal Tuesday 9, Saturday forenoon catechism at 10, Ladies Aid Wednesday 1 30 on Nov 22, annual supper moved to Nov 28, Thanksgiving service Wednesday Nov 29 at 7.

Young People’s Society Ladies Aid Society

Lee Bruns' Division Commended by Gen Clark

Lieut. Gen. Mark W. Clark commends the 534th AAAAW Battalion led by Lee Bruns son of Mr and Mrs Kennie Bruns of Mason City. Clark praises the unit for landing with Fifth Army, advancing with II Corps to the Rapido River, and breaking out from the Anzio Beachhead. He lauds officers and men for efficiency courage and devotion to duty and thanks them for contributing to the Allied air campaign and combat operations. He wishes continued welfare and success.

Lee Bruns Mark W. Clark 534Th Aaaaw Kennie Bruns Mason City Fifth Army AAA II Corps Rapido River VI Corps Anzio Mark W. Clarks USA

First Basketball Game Here Next Monday Evening

Announcement invites spectators to Tyke Bym for the season opener against old rivals Woden. Highlights potential of a rejuvenated boys team and ambitious girls team with high expectations for the year.

Tyke Bym Tyke Woden

Rita Loebig and Kenneth Rasmussen Married at Wesley

Rita Loebig daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Loebig wed Kenneth Rasmussen son of Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen in a double ring ceremony at St Josephs church Wesley on Thursday November 9 at 9 am Adele Doughan Mason City cousin served as maid of honor with Arlene Doughan Charles City as bridesmaid Ray Emerson Goldfield and Richard Rasmussen West Bend attended the groom The bride wore white satin with lace and a Chantilly edged veil Others wore yellow and blue gowns The ceremony was followed by breakfast at Mrs Leonard Arndorfer home and a noon reception for 100 at the parish hall The couple will farm one mile east of Wesley and will reside there after the wedding.

Leonard Arndorfer Pariah Hall Brit High School Boone Township No Humboldt County Goldfield High School Wesley

Quotas Set for Sixth War Loan in Kossuth County

The Sixth War Loan drive begins November 20 aiming to raise 1 278 000 in Kossuth County. A county meeting of bond chairmen and solicitors is set for Friday at 2 pm at the Algona Prisoner of War camp for final instructions. County quotas are listed by township and town. The article notes past drives and urges residents to increase support as the war widens to the Pacific.

Kossuth Algona Buffalo Chris Brandt German G. D. Welhauseh Portland Henry A. Smith Wesley Olaf Funnemark Titonka H. I. Torgerson Wesley Town LeRoy Kleinpe Cresco Eagle Tenton Garfield Grant Greenwood Harrison Hebron Irvington Ledyard Lincoln Lotts Creek la Verne Plum Creek Prairie Ramsey Riverdale Seneca Sherman Springfield Swea Union Whittemore Bancroft Burt Fenton Lakota Lone Rock Swea City Titanka Herles Pacific Europe

Wesley Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party and Service Gifts

The Wesley Legion Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting last Monday night. It approved sending 48 double faced records to service men and set the annual Christmas party for December 11 with a pot luck lunch. New members initiated were Madamem ag Mike Goetz Nate Studer John Youngwirth Ihna Gerdes and Mare Jerie Bleich. The unit now has 40 members.

Wesley—The Legion Auxiliary Meadameg Mike Goetz Nate Studer John ¥Oungwirth Ihna Gerdes Marejerie Bleich

Also Mentioned on This Page

Titonea School Santa Claus Santa North Pole Margery Glee Club Hooke H. Schroeder Titonka Hw.s Presents Lucinda Andrews Suzanne Toler Sid Sperry Charles Quimby Burdette Tyke Theatre Pyhllig Lynn Gray Mrs. Marshall Sharon Adamson Maréella Bartlett Howard Stott Eugene Beenken Irvin Rippentrop Wally Jonnaton Hhaadeec Tet Was Senramm Helen Beenken Ross Struthers Janice Bonacker W Arthur Buffington Florence Schutter von Robert Jand Dennis Dreegman Wilbur Doegeneen Allan Carr Geraldine Gerdes Frances Pruisman Fay Callies Row, Peterson and Co Rvanston, II Dolores Lady Margery Meyer Jola Rippentrop Ae Deloiig Welhousen Lois Peterson Mary Bunkofske DOAN Ramsey Reformed Church F. Snuttjer Rita Loebig Kenneth Rasmussen Wesley Auxiliary
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