American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Meeting and Charity Work
The American Legion Auxiliary reports upcoming November and December activities led by Juniors including a monthly meeting with a Christmas favors program and education week report. Members conducted a successful all day pot luck work meeting November 20 at the Denton home, assembling materials for hospital care and shipping to veterans. Gifts and materials totaling over 15 dollars were sent to a Christmas Gift Shop and Woodward hospital helpers. December plans include a Christmas party at the Henry Orthel home with hostesses and the request that members bring soap and washcloths for charity, plus coffee strips to be mailed for gifts to orphanages. The group emphasizes service, fellowship, and regular church attendance.
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American Education Week
Sandy Hoover
Audrey Hoelkes
Patty Isebrand
Carol Ann Swan
Denton
Woodward
Edith Isebrand
Stella Petersen
Ellen Boelkes
Ethel Reed
Cleo Nelson
Patricia Haines
Henry Orthel
Marie Orthel
Tena Bruns
Sadie Denton
Butternut Coffee Co
Ufe
Nick Eden 61 Dies At West Liberty Iowa Farm
Nick Eden owner of the Gaden of Eden farm near West Liberty died Monday afternoon from an apparent heart attack suffered while working at his farm. He was found by his son in law and survived by his widow two daughters a brother and two sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Bruce Rhoda of Ledyard suffered a skull fracture and broken collarbone after a basketball backboard support loosened and fell on him at the Ledyard school the other incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Eden
Eden
West Liberty
Woden
John
Gertrude Wiegand Eden
Rosa Jensen
West Branch
Darlene Dickens
Davenport
Virginia Oakley
Cedar Rapids
William
Britt
Mary Hauptly
Garner
Cora Hauptly
Presbyterian Church
Denley Ganfield
Oakridge Cemetery
Bruce Rhoda
Ledyard
Funeral Services Held For Bernard Franzen
Funeral services were held on Saturday November 21 at 1 30 p m from Immanuel Lutheran Church for Bernard Franzen 64 who died at home November 18 Rev HH A Diers conducted the service Music by the church choir with organist Mrs John Osterman Attendants were Wm Rode Raymond Franzen Norman Bruns Martyn Franzen Arnold Brandt and Forrest Rode Interment was in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Blake Funeral Home in charge of arrangements Franzen born April 29 1895 in German Township Kossuth County married Emmy Rode February 28 1917 and had son Lewis and two daughters Lorraine and Mildred He retired to Titonka in 1952 and later resided there He leaves son Lewis Titonka daughters Lorraine Rike Mildred Rickless Titonka two brothers Herman and Dick Franzen three sisters Carrie Bruns Geo Sonnenberg and Alice Limberg and many relatives The Lord says well done good and faithful servant Matthew 25 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Bernhard Franzen
HH. A. Diers
John Osterman
Wm. Rode
Raymond Franzen
Norman Bruns
Martyn Franzen
Arnold Brandt
Forrest Rode
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Blake Funeral Home
Bernard Franzen
Henry Franzen
German Township
Kossuth County
T. A. Bendrat
Immanuel
Titanka
Mr. Franzen
Jesus Christ
Lewis
Titonka
Arthur
Lorraine) Rike
Harold
Mildred) Rickless
Herman
Dick Franzen
Carrie Bruns
Geo
Ling) Sonnenberg
Alice) Limberg
Matthew
Titonka Woman's Club Meeting at Budlong Home
Titonka Woman's Club met at Jay Budlong home on November 19 with 20 of 22 members present. Reports covered precasions, Thanksgiving plans, and town hall remodeling. Special feature included Doris Miller reading the Thanksgiving Hymn Come Ye Faithful People Come. Large Farm Bureau Convention attendance noted with over 2,000 at the Des Moines banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Kossuth
A& To
Lois Brandt
Laura Nicholson
France
Luxembourg
Bancroft
Ramsey
Doris Miller
Wm. Schram
Hazel Budlong
Luella Givens
Budlong
Farm Bureau Reading Project honors readers
The Farm Bureau Reading Project recognized 47 participants for read five books to qualify for awards. Adults listed as eligible teachers and guest speaker Mrs. Max Goldman spoke at the tea. silver bookmarks were awarded to participating children. Total books read reached 734 with 581 by adults and 207 by children. Everett Steven read 219 and Gerald Miller 29, each receiving a book for top counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm ‘Bureau
Farm Bureau
Panee
Evan Routh
Neema Junkermier
Max Goldman
Titonka
Linda Hoeppner
Jean Keith
Jack Keith
Dixie Keith
Anne Steven
Harriet Benschoter
Ruth Benschoter
Judy, Berkland
Gloria Miller
Beverly Miller
Robert Miller
Joyce Gabrielson
Matt Clark
Everett Steven
Gerald Miller
Titans Squaws edge Lakota in final minute thriller
Gayle Sloper starred with 40 points as Titanika Squaws beat Lakota 52 51 in a tense girls game after a tight first half. Lakota led 30 23 at intermission and 45 34 through three quarters before Titanika rallied late and Sloper sealed a 52 51 win with free throws in the final 35 seconds. The boys game ended Lakota 69 Titonka 50 with key injuries to Denny Monson and Dwerg Krantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania Squaws
Lakota
Gayle Sloper
Verna Gray
Tyke
Sleper
Slaper I
Eagles
Sloper
Titonka
Denny Monson
Dwerg Krantz
Mo Sathoff
Sathoff
D. Monson
Krantz
R. Folkerts
G. Cunningham
O ‘R. Hench
J. Watson
IW. Gray
M. Ullmann
G. Sleper
S. Smith
J. Beenken
E. Hulsinga
M. Gigler
Indians
Ledyard
M. Sathoff
D. Krantz
Swea
Thompson
Turkeys to Be Won as Titonka Merchants Sponsor Christmas Draw
Titonka merchants and the Titonka Chamber of Commerce vote to give away 40 dressed and frozen turkeys ahead of Christmas. Ten turkeys will be drawn each Saturday for three weeks starting December 5 and again on December 23, with rules requiring 16 or older registrants, one registration per person, and present winners. Santa Claus visits December 23 for treats at 3:00 PM.
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Titanka Chamber of Commerce
Titanica
Turkey
Santa
Titonia
Titanka
Titonka
1959 4 H Award Winners Announced In Kossuth County
1959 4-H award winners were announced during local recognition nights in Kossuth County November 4–21. Awards honor members' project work, club participation, records, and community service, with medals funded by sponsors such as Ford, International Harvester, Grasselli, Oliver, Westinghouse, and more. Winners include Shirley Schwietert, Jeanette Bjustrom, Jack Henry, Gary Bannart, Howard Thilges, Ronald Linde, Jimmie Sparks, Nancy Ringsdorf, Pat Vaske, and many others across dairy, beef, grain, health, leadership, and producer categories. Special county awards were given by service clubs and associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Co
Shirley Schwietert
Jeanette Bjustrom
Jack Henry
Gary Bannart
International Harvester Co
Howard Thilges
Ronald Linde
Tom Henry
James Bhenkendorf
Edward Wilson
Asst. Sec. Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare
Washington, D. C
Philip Fisher, Jr
Grace McKim
The
Moorman Mfg. Co
John Cordes Jr
Bruce McCullough
Dean Dodds
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Philip Heldorfer
Donald Cherland
Duane Hilbert
Portland
Conment Ass'n
Pat Vaske
Poland
China
Iowa
Hampton
James Erpelding
Kossuth
John Ruger
Ting
Richard Olson
Charles Bierstedt
Estherville Co-op Creamery Sword
Rotary
Mrs Brandt Chosen Convention Delegate
Mrs Clarence Brandt of Titonka was selected at the State Convention on November 17 as a delegate to the American Farm Bureau Convention in Chicago December 13 17. She has been county chairman for two years and shown outstanding leadership in the women s work. She was one of three county chairmen statewide chosen as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Kossuth County
Des Moines
Wayne Keith
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Hugh Black
Harry Nuffziger
Clarence Brandt
Randall Clark
Forrest Fett
Glenn Gabrielson
Andy Crawford
Ed Mino
Harold Long
Pete Plemmer
LaVerne Two
Vernon’ Brower
John Strohm
Red China
Dillon
Shetter
Titonka
County Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
Chicago
Brandt
End
Evert Ubben Marries Lor rain Leegaard in Iowa Church
Evert Arnold Ubben and Lorraine Leegaard were united in marriage on Saturday October 24 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinge Iowa. Officiating was Rev Lewis Bakke. Attendants included LaVonne Leegaard as maid of honor and bridesmaids Beverly Reinlasader and Elmer Ricks. The reception followed for 275 guests and the couple left for a trip to Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran Church
Vinge
Iowa
Lorraine
Bonnie Leegaard
Kalmer Leegard
Scarville
Evert Arnold Ubben
Peter Ubben
Titonka
Lewis Bakke
Mary of Honor
LaVonne Leegaard
Beverly Rein
Lasader
Walters
Minn
Elmer Ricks
Kathleen Ubben
Michael Ubiben
Lman
Herman Ubben
Ubbe Ubben
Johnnie Ubben
Jerry Leegaard
Carl ‘Giesking, Jr
Nels Nesse
Kenneth Loats
iNiagra Falls
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American Legion Auxiliary
Titonka Woman's Club
Eis. Win. Rip
Canada
Darrel. Beavers
Hancock County Memories Hospital
Ramsey Reformed Church
Cae
Beg
Evert Ubben
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