Activities at Titonka School Past Week
First and second graders report on reading progress and group activities. Students form airplane groups with named members, collected party pictures, and noted helpers. Fourth through eighth grades describe shows, geography reviews, art, and science projects. Lunch menu and government commodities listed by day. Reporter Joyce Isefrand.
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Tom
Jip
Rockets
Paul Miller
Russell Canaday
Morte Hammond
Peggy Michaelsen
Vernon Burkhart
Linda Smith
Piper Cubs
Keith Hamilton
Karen Bruns
Myrna Rode
Doro ‘Thy Simpson
Janice Ostemann
Monte Harmond
Sherry Boyken
Thinda Smith
Doris Miller
Sheryll Gray
Janet Cunningham
Roy Hutchison
Janice Ostermann
Beth, Albertson
Jolene Hill
Monte Hammond
Barry Nelson
Portland Princess 4-H Club Meets at Bartlett Home
The Portland Princess 4-H club met at Mary Ann Bartlett's home in November. President Phyllis Miller led the meeting with the pledge, and minutes and treasurer's report were read and approved. New business planned a skating party with Trunkhill and Tjadin arranging the rink. Mary Ann Bartlett demonstrated Good Balance is Restful and Noreta Trunkhill spoke on the Size and Shape of Things. Lunch was served by Mrs Bartlett. reporter Wilma Moore.
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Portland Princess 4-H Club
Mary Ann Bartlett
Phyllis Miller
Noreta Trunkhill
Laura Tjadin
Noreta ‘Trunkhill
Wesley Auxiliary Raises About 80 At Luncheon
The American Legion Auxiliary held a noon luncheon on Tuesday November 4 at the 10.0.F to raise about 80 dollars. At their Thursday meeting they voted to send 75 dollars to the unit’s adopted boy Lees for graduation needs and to mail Christmas cards to men in service. A Christmas party with a 0 cent gift exchange is planned for December 11. Prominent committee members named include Mrs Helen Kleinpeter Mrs Minnie Gruder Mrs Rockwood Mrs Edwar Johnson and Beatrice Hilaman. A spot luck lunch was served and Mrs Martin Hamilton won a 1 attendance prize.
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Wesley Auxiliary
Wesley
Hell
American Legion Auxiliary
Lees
Helen Kleinpeter
Minnie Gruder
Rockwood
Edwar Johnson
Beatrice Hilaman
Martin Hamilton
Rain Ends 77 Day Dry Spell in Local Area
The immediate vicinity received about half an inch of rain Sunday evening, the first in 77 days and likely the longest dry spell in years. A late mist and windshield wipers marked the dampening ground, aiding fire prevention after an unusually dry fall.
Jurgen Skow Home Near Wesley Damaged by Fire
Firefighters were called Monday around 11 a.m. to Jurgen Skow's nine room home near Wesley after a roof fire likely sparked by the chimney. Mrs Skow and two children were inside. the upstairs was gutted and most downstairs rooms burned. Only a few belongings survived. much of Mr Skow’s library and family clothing were destroyed. Insurance partly covered the loss. A farm hand helped save nearby buildings.
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Wesley
Jurgen Skoy Fara
Peter Skows
Jungen Skow
Joseph
Mr. Skow
Alumni Banquet Plans Set for Titonka November 28
About 200 alumni and former teachers have reserved to attend the 1952 banquet on November 28 at the Titonka School hot lunch room. A program and short business meeting will precede the Alumni dance in the Titonka Coliseum. Reservations are urged immediately and the Titonka Band Mothers must have headcount by November 22.
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Titonka
Titonka Coliseum
Titanka Lions Annual Pheasant Dinner Highlights
The Titanka Lions held their yearly pheasant dinner last Thursday with all chicken served as the open pheasant season was postponed. After the meal a film show followed and Luke Miller of Burt, former first president of the Titania Lions Club and current Burt club president, spoke to the gathering about fellowship.
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Titanka Lions Club
Luke Miller
Burt
Titania Lionss Club
Burt Club
Pheasant Crashes Car Injuring Two Near Crystal Lake
S J Hoff and William Wood escaped serious injury when a pheasant struck the windshield Sunday morning as they traveled south of Crystal Lake toward Britt on a business trip. Hoff suffered bruises and muscle strains while Wood was only slightly injured. The car was badly damaged.
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S. J. Hoff
William Wood
Crystal Lake
Britt
Mr. Hoff
Mr. Wood
John Seiler Weds Laura Ward at Humboldt Church
John Seiler and Laura Ward were married on Wednesday November 12 at St Marys Catholic Church in Humboldt. Rev Richard Sweeney officiated a double wedding ceremony. Attendants included LeRoy Seiler and Mary Black with a reception for 60 at the school hall.
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Wesley
Laura Ward
Walter Ward
Humboldt
John Seiler
A. J. Seiler
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Richard Sweeney
Mary Black
Mason City
LeRoy Seiler
God Home County Award To Shirley Ostermann
Shirley Jean Ostermann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ostermann Jr., received the God Home County Award at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday morning November 16. The Lutheran 4-H club honors require three years of 4-H work, 100 hours of service, an essay, and evidence of Christian character and church service.
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Shirley Jean Ostermann
John Ostermann
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Shirley Jean
Lutheran Church
Henry Plaster
Troyce Bruns
Columbus
Ohio
Our Congregation
Immanuel Lutheran announces fall church events
Immanuel Lutheran H A Diers pastor leads worship at 10 30 with announcements for Communion. Sunday School at 9 30. Choir rehearsal 8 p m Thursday Nov 20. Good Hope Brotherhood pancake supper 5 30 p m Saturday and Sunday Nov 22 23. Gathering of clothing for Lutheran World Relief and a Thanksgiving Service at 10 a m Thursday Nov 27.
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Immanuel Lutheran H. A. Diers
Good Hope Brotherhood
Lutheran World Relief
Titonka Squaws and Boys Jamboree Schedule
The Titonka Squaws played in Lakota and the boys in Swea City on consecutive jamboree nights. Both squads host half games, with further conference dates upcoming at Burt on Friday November 23 and Thompson in the Tyke gym on Tuesday November 25.
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Lakota
Swea City
Burt
Thompson
Tyke
Bamsey Reformeul A Hoskamp Church Schedule
Pastor A Hoskamp leads Sunday services at 9 30 am with Sunday School and Bible classes after. Morning worship at 10 30 am and evening worship at 7 30 pm. Weekly catechism Wednesday at 7 30 pm and Thursday Young Peoples at 1 30 pm. Choir rehearsal Thursday 8 15 pm. Ladies Aid Friday. November 21 event starts at 8 pm.
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Bamsey Reformeul A. Hoskamp
Young Peoples
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church Events Outline Weekly Schedule
Pastor J. E. Alberston leads services including Morning Worship and Church School. A monthly church board meeting is set for next Monday at 8. Evening fellowship with a 6:45 potluck and the film “African Panorama” tied to Human Rights. Thanksgiving service at Doan features Dr Khiyalis from India and national participants.
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Methodist Church
J. E. Alberston
Doan
New Dry Ticket Party Launch Announces Emmetsburg Begin
The Dry Ticket Party unveils at Emmetsburg with candidate James Wesley Albertson and campaign manager Dr. P O Nelson at the Emmetsburg Methodist Parsonage. Endorsements come from Jean and James, while notes mention Wanda and a baby born to Talitha.
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Titania Methodist Parsonage
Emmetsburg Hospital
Emmetsburg
Town
P. O. Nelson
James Wesley Albertson
Jean
James
Albertson
Wanda
Talitha
Fire Destroys Two Machines on Jay Budlong Farm
A Wednesday blaze at Jay Budlong’s farm damaged a tractor and picker. Firefighters arrived quickly, keeping the fire under control. The fire chief warns only firemen may operate the fire truck and urges the public to stay clear when responding to calls. Insurance covers firefighters only. Telephone operators activate the siren promptly.
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Jay Budlong
Jay Budtong
Last Rites Held for Mrs Loebig in Wesley Saturday
Funeral services for Margaret Mary Loebig 65 died early Thursday were held at St Josephs Catholic Church in Wesley with Rev L N Klein presiding. She was born February 24 1887 in Haverhill Iowa and married Edward Loebig in 1908 at Lismoré Minnesota. Survived by five sons two daughters three sisters and two brothers, burial beside husband in St Josephs cemetery. Pallbearers included Eugene Honig Charles Noble Stanley Johnson Maurice DeBoer Gayle Studer and Everett Abkerson.
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Wesley
Margaret Mary Loebig
St. Josephs Catholic Church
L. N. Klein
Anton Jansen
Haverhill
Iowa
Edward Loebig
Lismoré
Minn
Agnes
Independence
Joe Jansen
Thiet River Falls
Heyman Jansen
East Moline
St. Josephs Cemetery
Eugene Honig
Charles Noble
Stanley Johnson
Maurice DeBoer
Gayle Studer
Everett Abkerson
Titonka Defeats Gruver In Early Season Showdown
Titonka girls rout Graver 48 to 37 here last Tuesday in the season opener for Titonka. Half time 33-12, Gruver struggled against Titonka’s forward trio and shifting defense. The box scores show strong shooting by Krominga and McDonald and a fast break led Titonka to the victory.
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Titonka
Graver
Gruver
DeWall Forvs
Stockavell F
Ullmann F
Hipp
Gray
Fr House
Origer
Qai Harvey
Jones F
Ramsey
Hall G
Whitehouse
Brown G
Higgins
Howard
West Gw
Squaws
Indians
Grover High School
Ringsdorf
Folkerts F
Andrews
Jones c
McKeen
Andrews, L. G
Good Hope Lutheran Church Events Notes
GOOD HOPE LUTHERAN B. H. Schwerin pastor. Sunday School 9 30 am, worship 10 30 am. Bible study Wednesday Nov 20 at 7 30 pm. Brotherhood pancake supper 6 30 pm Nov 20. Women’s Missionary Society meet 4 pm Parsonage. leader Miss Grace Sietsoma. hostesses Mrs John Johnson and Mrs Herbert Rakow. Choir rehearsal Thursday 8 pm. Luther League pheasant feed Saturday Nov 22. Luther League Monday Nov 24 7 pm topic Pictures of Korea by Junior Thacker hosts Wim Frite, Dick Olson, Edward Wilsin. Final Bible study Wednesday Nov 25 7 30 pm. Navy Day serviceThursday Nov 27 9 30 am.
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Good Hope Lutheran
B. H. Schwerin
Brotherhood
Women's Missionary Society
Grace Sietsoma
John Johnson
Herbert Rakow
Luther League
Korea
Junior Thacker
Wim Frite
Dick Olson
Edward Wilsin
Navy
Bazaar at Ramsey Church Friday Night
A church bazaar at Ramsey Church on Friday November 21 at 8 PM offers chicken on tea biscuits and assorted pies with coffee and ice cream. Free will offering for cream. Gifts will be accepted and candy booths will be open. Everyone is welcome.
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Ramsey Church
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