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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
5
General News notes no school November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving. Senior class faced English, government, and physics tests while psychology discussed perception. Teachers and students cover pronouns, colonial history, economics topics, and science basics through the week.
A territory wide drive requests volunteers to give one pint of blood. Dr. Hamstreet reassures donors there is no health risk and notes the effort will collect containers and arrange logistics as signups grow. The campaign stresses patriotism and the life saving value of transfusions, including for burn victims.
The Titania Lions Club held its annual pheasant dinner at the club hall led by H. A. French and Dayle Craven. Guests attended, with dinner at Wilson Cafe and the program at the American Legion hall. Topics included the blood bank and the roll of honor bulletin board.
Mrs. John Welhousen died Friday November 13 at her daughter’s Bancroft home at age 89 years seven months. Funeral at Titonka Methodist Church, burial in Buffalo Township cemetery. Survived by four children, 21 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and siblings. former Titonka resident, longtime church member and Dorcas Society worker.
From a Titanica lady a line notes a Christmas box sent to sailors in service. The letter says the fudge bars were a tasty surprise and thanks the folks back home for support. The sender may be stationed at a new camp this month. A thousand thanks are repeated.
Miss Hanna Mae Pommer daughter of George Pommer became the bride of Elmer A. Meyer son of Rev. D J Meyer of Dubuque at the Christian Reformed church on Wednesday evening November 11 with Rev H J Kulzema officiating. Preceding music, flower girls and a ring bearer attended. The couple were supported by relatives and guests at a reception and luncheon for about one hundred.
Ensign Charles W. Hanna, 26, of Burt, is named the fifth Kossuth area war victim. He died when a Navy patrol bomber crashed November 11 off Banana River during a training flight. Hanna, born July 8 1916 near Lone Rock, graduated from Burt High School and the University of Iowa in 1939. He enlisted January 4 1941 and recently earned his wings. Surviving relatives include his mother formerly of Burt and a half brother Walter Hanna of Nora Springs.
William Michaelson aged 54 died nine miles northeast of Titonka last week after his left arm was torn by corn picker rollers. He was alone in the field and bled to death after the accident. His son-in-law Louis Bond found him later with the tractor running and the picker still active. Funeral services were held Saturday at Buffalo Center with burial at Blue Earth.
Richard Scherer, 21, of Irvington seeks 2831 damages from Henry A. Scandrett, Walter J. Cummings, and George I. Haight, trustees of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad, claiming view obstructions at a Sexton crossing caused a June 8 collision that demolished his auto and left him severely injured. The suit cites three counts of negligence.
Marriage licenses issued in Kosuth county include Kenneth Geilenfeld age 18 and Helen Zentner age 19 of Algona, Steve Marchland age 30 and Norine Greiner age 22 of Algona, Russell Jensen age 22 and Carol Jackman age 20 of Lone Rock.
Titonka Lions Club sponsors an Honor Roll bulletin honoring residents who have joined the U S armed forces and those who will serve. Donations support a fronting board to list names, with collection points at the bank and local doctors. A tall flag pole will also rise on town property near the Coliseum, with the S B French Lumber Co furnishing the pole and the Lions Club purchasing a large daily flag.
Mrs Elmer A Fisher died after years of illness at her Britt home Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at the home and Congregational church with Rev A R Larson in charge. Born Lena McNabb August 18 1870 in Illinois she married Elmer A Fisher December 25 1896. Thirteen children and 23 grandchildren survive along with three sisters and three brothers. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery Britt.
Missionary Gert rude Kettner of India will headline the Sunday School Teachers Institute meeting at Good Hope Lutheran Church. She recently returned from the Madras India mission field. The program includes a 2 30 p m lecture by Waldorf College professor Rev Mason and an evening address at eight.
Grain prices listed for Wednesday morning with Old Corn No 2 at 4.70 cents and New Corn No 2 at 6.46 cents. Oats No 2 are noted. Source shows Federal North Town Grain Co Titonke.
Titonka stores will close from 1 to 6 PM in a Thursday scrap drive to clear all scrap before snow. Business houses are urged to assist. truck owners may supply transport at cost to be covered by a collection among businesses. Mayor French invites reports of available trucks and uncollected scrap.
A large group left Algona Monday for Army induction at Camp Dodge. Names span many towns including Algona Whittemore Estherville Fenton Wesley Bancroft Britt Ledyard Lakota Sioux City Grand Island Jamestown and more with volunteers and transfers from Phoenix Detroit Lakes Huncack County and Corwith.
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