Activities of Titonka School for the Week
Reports from Titonka School cover manual training where boys split into groups to build desks and racks, plus typing test results with names and speeds and a class average of 19.08 wpm. Sports notes describe a burned diamond being graded and a growing basketball squad of 15 freshmen and sophomores. The Grades One to Six sections highlight stamps, bonds, poems, war stamps, Kentucky Derby health contest, treasure hunts, and ongoing classroom duties and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Elliott
Dean
Jean
Miss Beler
Gwen
Nancy
Dorothy
Harvey
Greta
Donna
Kenny
Kenneth
Larry Boyken
Leroy
Heather
Nanryl
Bancroft Boy Dies After Bicycle Trailer Collision
Donald Fox 12 of Bancroft fatally injured Saturday when his bicycle struck a trailer at Main street intersection. He died Sunday at Algona hospital, the oldest of five children. His father, formerly Bancroft barber, recently moved shop to Algona. Parents urged caution for young riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Donald Fox
Ka Mra
Chas, Fox
Algona Hospital
Fve
Algona
Donald
P T A Meeting Monday Night At High School
The regular October P T A meeting will be held Monday October 11 at 7 p.m. in the high school assembly. Music by high school groups under Miss Lady, an original eighth grade radio skit The Mystery of David Nibling, and a Teachaphone demonstration directed by Supt Cheever. A juvenile problems forum led by Mrs George Bonacker, lunch, and a membership drive by Mrs Wilbur Schram are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Miss Lady
David Nibling
Miss Friedow
Supt. Cheever
Doyle Reaser
George Bonacker
Wilbur Schram
Amos Bonackers Nicely Located in Oregon Home
In Woodburn Oregon on September 26 1943 Amos Bonacker reports a prosperous year with crops including berries oats and nuts plus livestock. He notes eggs sold to Portland and family updates including son in Farragut Idaho and hospital work by his daughter-in-law. He praises local weather scenery and invites visitors, sending regards to friends in Tyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl
Amos
Portland
Farragut
Idaho
Spokane
Marge
Dayle Craven
Oscar
Estelle
Wilda (Heimer) Hooper
Woodburn
Mother Bonacker
West
Mike Nelson
Bill
Cascades
Silver Creek Falls
Tyke
Amos Bonacker
Letter From Mrs Wandling From Buffalo Missouri 1943
Mrs Charles Wandling writes from Buffalo Missouri dated September 27 1943 sending a year long Topic subscription and noting Charles has heavy painting and carpentry work this summer. She mentions remodeling trends, three eldest daughters married with husbands in the armed forces, and that the family remains well seeking news of Titanica friends. They hope to stay in Sundy South and offer permission to print the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O
Charles
Sundy South
Mrs
Charles Wandiling
Navy Mothers Rally at Omaha Elects Kennedy Leader
Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy presides as commander of Britt chapter during the Navy Mothers Tri State Rally in Omaha. About forty clubs from Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska attend, with reports and a school of instruction. Evening banquet features National Commander Mrs. Hilda Kildal and Navy, Coast Guard, WAVEs, WACs, and Marines reps. Rally sponsored by Battleship Nebraska Club of Omaha. Kennedy visits Fort Dodge en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battleship Nebraska Club of
Omaha
Ernest Schmidt Recounts Early Cedar Valley Rail Times
Ernest H. Schmidt, oldest of six Schmidt brothers near Titonka, recalls the railroad era. He helped build the line as a youth, describing frozen ground and tight schedules to reach Titonka by fall. The Klondike freight era and昔 passenger rail service contrasted with today’s sparse ridership and aging roadbeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest H. Schmidt
Schmidt
Titonka
Woden
Wesley
Buffalo Center
Ernest
Cecil Johnson
Johnson
Hayfield Junction
Garner
Klondike
Titonka Goes Over Quota In 3rd War Loan
Dr. H. J. Torgersen reports Titonka bond sales at 31203.50 against a 30000 quota. Buffalo Township near quota. Germany far from target. Titonia Savings Bank sold 100060.25 across Titania and neighboring townships. local post office sales 2400. All figures are cash paid in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Torgersen
Titonka
Buffalo Township
Germany
Titonia Savings Bank
Titanica
Hancock
Winnebago Counties
Death of Louis Pannkuk in Kanawha described
The Topic reports the death of Louis Pannkuk son of Mr and Mrs Anton B Pannkuk of Kanawha. Louis died when a taxicab returning soldiers collided head on with a large military truck. He received full military funeral services on September 6 at the church. The truck driver was the friend of Louis girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pannkuk
Anton B
Pannkuk
Kanawha
Boyd Pannkuk
Louis
Wesley Lions Sponsor Shoe Salvage Exchange
The Wesley Lions Club met at the Methodist church dining room for a luncheon. Guests included Corporal Laula Wolf, Ralph Bauer, Rodney Gilbride, and Emil Wester. Paul Engen spoke on dairy substitutes and farm dairy facts. Supt. Chas Mullin outlined the shoe salvage exchange project with the high school manual training class. The War Chest drive, begun October 5, will be run by the Lions. Next meeting set for October 13 at the game place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Lions Club
Methodist Church
Laula Wolf
Ralph Bauer
Rodney Gilbride
Emil Wester
Paul Engen
Chas. Mullin
Lions
Lakota Girls Head to Florida for Defense Plant Work
Miss Emma Callahan, office girl for Dr. Pelz, and Miss Verna Klocke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Klocke, plan to depart soon for Florida to join defense work in a plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Callahan
Titonia Churches Weekly Schedule and Notices
Pastor Rev F Snuttjer leads morning worship at 10 30 in German with Sunday School at 9 30 and evening service at 8 The Young People Club meets Tuesday at 8 30 Choir at 9 30 Tuesday Ladies Aid Wednesday Oct 13 at 2 Baptismal services planned for Sunday Oct 10 Upper Room December quarter copies available from the pastor Devotional literature booklet for five cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed
F. Snuttjer
Young People’s Club
Ladies Aid Society
Isaiah
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Harvest Supper
Pastor Rev W L Patterson leads Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 Young People's meeting at 7 Circle Two hosts Harvest Supper Wednesday October 13 serving begins 5 50 p m SNe and 2c Everybody invited DOAN Sunday School 7 30 p m Preaching 8 16 p m Thursday service 2 30 at Mrs Viva Hoover home with Mrs Genevieve Kiley as associate hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Circle Two
Woman's Society of Christian Service
DOAN
Viva Hoover
Genevieve Kiley
Immanuel Lutheran Rev Plans Pastor Four Miles North Titonia
Ladies Aid meets in church parlors with Mrs Plant and Mrs Rode as hosts. English services next Sunday at 10 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m. Special offering for Rev T Bendent who served the German Valley Lutheran church three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Hursday
Wm Plant
John Rode
T. Bendent
German Valley Lutheran Church
Good Hope Lutheran Church Announces Services and Classes
Divine worship at 10 30 with choir rehearsal Friday at eight. Confirmation classes Saturday at 8 45. Adult instruction first meeting next Tuesday evening at eight in the parsonage. Pastor Alfred O Mariorf extends cordial invitation to all interested.
Harms Receives Purple Heart and Letters from North Africa
Mr and Mrs Dick Harms report their son Henry known as Hank has earned a Purple Heart and other decorations for service in North Africa. He was lightly wounded twice and says he has recovered. Hank plans to drink two glasses of German beer in Berlin and asked for a watch, which his family delivered. Timer, stationed in Alaska, notes cold weather but ample warm clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Obituary for Jennie Honken of Shannon and Titonka
Jennie Honken born July 16 1901 near Shannon Illinois to John Honken and Henrietta Geerds lived in Kossuth and Emmet counties Iowa most of her life. A baptized Evangelical and long time Sunday School teacher she battled illness including diabetes and died at 42 years. She is survived by her mother and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Honken
John Honken
Henrietta Nee Geerds
Shannon
Carol County
Illinois
Kossuth County
Iowa
Titonka
Emmet County
Ringsted
Jennie
Henrietta
Daniel
Verneil Gouge Weds Clarence Ptatek at St Josephs Church
Verneil Gouge and Clarence Ptatek were married Monday at St Josephs Catholic Church in Wesley. The ceremony led by Rev Father Klein featured ivory satin gowns, floral bouquets, and a reception at the parish hall followed by a wedding dance in Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Verneil Gouge
Lon Gouge
Clarence Ptatek
Duncan
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Klein
Marjorie Gouge
Jem Fracek
Bob Nedved
Anthony Young
Britt School
Stix
Duncan Hall
Name helpers in War Chest funds drive in Kossuth
The Kossuth War Chest drive supports the National War Fund and fronts home, military, and United Nations relief. Opened Oct 6 with a national radio address by the President. Lists Titonka and Buffalo Township volunteers and urges more help. Farmers urged to market hogs early. dirt floors in chicken houses risk disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
National War Fund
Millitary Front
United Nations Front
U. S. C. War Prisoners
United China Relief
Greek War Relief
United States
Titonia
Buffalo Township
Geo. Higgins
T. A. Dunmire
Carl F. Callies
Ed Zwiefel
Leota Schutter
Merle Schwoltert
Roy Budiong
Wm. Peterson
Ted Hoover
Ross’ Buffington
Cleo Nelson
Titonka
Mary Cesterfrelcher
George Bonacker
H.A. French
J. R. Schutter
Allan Carr
Elroy Hatten
Wilbur Schram
War Meat Board
Irowa ration timetable and stamps crisis guidance
Old wartime notice outlines Class A B C tire ration periods through 1944, gasoline coupon values per new book, fuel oil and sugar validity, processed foods stamps dates, and home canning allowances. It warns to preserve tires and fill Book 3 with holder address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siereas
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Titonka School
Ernestine
Leola
Evelyn
Marjoria
Mildred
Stanley T
Hans
Norman
Delores
Gladys
Carl
Erwin
Iola
Drusilla
Diane
Jean Friest
Norma
Merle
Bonnie
Betty
Priscilla
Philip
P-T. A
OPA
Donna Cables
Arlene Abbas
Alfred Baade
Catherine Orthel
Doris Hoffman
Loren Hansen
Amy Fisher
Ann Folkerts
Austria
Switzerland
Hungary
Mediterranean
Europe
Pearl Beenken
Dawn Bonacker
Dick Finders
Bernice Harringa
Richard Meyer
Allen Norland
Francis Lasgahan
Mildred ‘Sloper
Leonard Stenzel
Keith Young
Amos Bonackers
Oregon
Charles Wandling
Buffalo
Missouri
Papmr
Ernest Schmidt
Tople
Wesley Lions
Shoe Salvage Exchange
Florida
Immanuel Lutheran Rev
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred O. Mariorf
Duncan Man
Dsk Beott
Irowa
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