Titonka School Weekly Highlights by Grade Levels
Second Grade reports full Junior Red Cross enrollment at one hundred percent with daily savings stamps totaling 3.90. Third graders increased defense stamps, sent nine students 12 miles spelling, and studied trees while planning a farm project. Fourth grade studies multiplication division. Ronald brought a cactus. Fifth grade purchased bonds and stamps. ice plant flowers noted. Many students earned 100 in spelling and art projects featured fall scenes. Sixth grade decorates for Halloween, works in English math and geography, studies the British Empire and South Africa, and reviews decimals. Eighth grade focuses on ratio percentage thought problems. Junior Red Cross banner earned. Clean-Up Day engaged high school and faculty in yard work, with a bonfire.
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Junior Red Cross
Harry
Carol
Bonnie
Betty
Wanda
Merle
Ronald
David
Norma
Larry
Man-O-War
America
Wesley Legion Auxiliary Reports Many Activities
Wesley The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs. R. C. Bauer hosting. They adopted a nine year old boy named Lee and provide clothing. A decision was made to order 450 poppies for May sales, with Mrs. Clara Aldrich as poppy chair. Donations listed include Americanism and National Defense one dollar and district dues totaling 3380 dollars among others. Membership chair Mrs. Meurer reported 37 paid members. Next meeting to be held in Norsth with William Johnson and Ruth Mary Bauer hosting.
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Wesley Legion Auxiliary
Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
R. C. Bauer
Lee
Clara Aldrich
Meningitis Rate Remains High in Iowa
Iowa health officials report 70 meningitis cases from January through September surpassing 1942 totals. September saw 12 cases, with October expected to rise. experts cite waves of respiratory infections and potential spread by carriers. Preventive guidance urges avoiding crowding, fatigue, and maintaining fitness.
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Iowa Health Department
Health Department
Farm Safety Rules for Harvest Machinery Use
Farm safety guidance stresses personal responsibility during harvest. Do not clean, grease, or adjust running combines or corn pickers. Ensure all safety shields are in place and avoid loose clothing around revolving rollers. Install a metal sediment bowl on tractors to reduce fire risk.
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Extension Agricultural Engineers
Iowa State College
Memorial boulder placed at Upper Palisades site
A granite boulder was placed on a Cedar River hillside near the late Charles J. Kosek of Cedar Rapids mooring spot. The inscription honors his favorite relaxation place. The Linn County Fish and Game Club, of which Kosek was a member, led the dedication.
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Palisades
Cedar River
Charles J. Kosek
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Fish and Game Club
Kogek
Watson 82 Dies After Illness in Iowa City Hospital
George W. Watson, 82, father of Mrs. W. F. Hamstreet, died last Thursday after a several weeks illness at an Iowa City hospital. He previously was in Mason City hospital and underwent no operation. Burial will be in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, with his wife Mary A. Watson deceased three years. Survived by two sons and two daughters including Mrs. Blanche Marsh and Mrs. Ann Hamstreet.
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George W. Watson
W. F. Hamstreet
Iowa City
Mason City
Fiidlay
Carnegie
Fidelity Building and Loan Association of Carnegie
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Mary A. Watson
Blanche Marsh
Jacksonville
Fla
Ann Ham+ street
Titonka
Iowa
William S. Watson
Mt. Lebanon
Harry Watson
Youngstown
Collectors Victory Tax Remittance Reminder for Employers
During the past week forms W-1 and Wages and Withholding Returns for the three months ended September 30, 1943 were mailed to all state employers. This kicks off the first quarterly Pay As You Go payment, due October 31 in Des Moines. Delinquency penalties start at 5 percent per month up to 25 percent, minimum $10. plus minimum $10 interest, total at least $20.
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Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Iowa
EH. H. Birmingham
District of
United States
Braley to be commissioned Navy officer in Albany New Jersey visit continues
Dr. and Mrs. Allison Braley of Tenafly New Jersey with two children visit Columbia University where he has studied for some time before going to Albany to receive a lieutenant commander commission in the Navy. Bing the Hootman family dog in Cedar Rapids reappears after a long absence, returning home with sore feet and a thinner frame after months away, having been seen with Warren Hootman during furlough.
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Wesley
Allison Braley
Tenafly
N. J
H. J. Braley
Braley
Albany
Navy
Columbia University
Bing
T. Hootman
Cedar Rapids
Warren Hootman
Itly Old
Ida Lutjens Rites Held In Britt Funeral
The body of Mrs Ida Lutjens a former Britt resident was brought from East Grand Forks Minnesota for a Monday funeral at the Osman Chapel in Britt. Rev O M Johnson officiated and burial followed in Evergreen cemetery. Read at the service was her obituary noting she died October 7 at age 74. Survivors include six daughters Eva Jurgens Sue Farnsworth Harm Sparenberg Thomas Buss Dorothy Mabel and two sons Fred and Albert and a brother Boyd Cordes.
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Britt
Ida Lutijens
Hast Grand Forks
Minn
Osman Chapel
Evergreen Cemetery
O. M. Johnson
Evangelical Free Church
Ida Lutyens
South Second St
East Grand Forks
Ida Cordes
Freeport
Inl
Grundy Center
Fred Lutyens
Angus
Grand Forks
Eva Jurgens
Granville
N. D
Sue Farnsworth
Harm Sparenberg
Waverly
Iowa
Thomas Buss
Fargo
Mia
Sidney Kirk
Dorothy
Mabel
Fred
Minneapolis
Albert
Most Grand Forks
Boyd Cordes
Hoeg
Stout
Ions
Lions Club Meets Thursday Night
The Titanka Lions Club will meet Thursday evening at the American Legion hall with lunch served by the Methodist ladies at 6 45. There is no outside speaker, but substantial business will be presented and full attendance is desired. Audubon corn appears globally with notices of corn packed by Audubon Canning Company reaching the south Pacific and India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanka Lions Club
American Legion Hall
South Pacific
Audubon Canning Company
India
Scrap drive set for Thursday amid steel mill need
A large scrap drive is planned for Thursday October 14 as steel mills require vast old iron stock before winter. Titanka stores will close from 1 to 6 pm. volunteers are urged to participate.
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Titanka
Titonka Women’s Club year book wins high rating
The Titonka Woman's Federated Club year book earned a superior rating with only four or five programs receiving that honor. Titonka placed second among sixteen counties in the district, with Fort Dodge taking first. The Topic office printed both programs. Committee chairs were Mrs. M. F. Cheever, Mrs. Homer Downs, Mrs. Lee C. Wolfe for Titonka, and Mrs. Robert Lang, Mrs. Wilbur Schram, Mrs. Miller Nelson, Mrs. T. A. Dunmire, Mrs. Maurice Keil for the Federated Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Fort Dodge
M. F. Cheever
Homer Downs
Lee C. Wolfe
Topic
Titonka
Lakota Man Henry Janssen Died After Heart Attack
Henry Janssen of Lakota died after a heart attack suffered Friday afternoon while taking lunch in the field. He and his son Eugene lived nearby. a neighbor found him and he was taken home. Funeral services were held at Schutter funeral home in Buffalo Center and the Presbyterian church, with burial at Maple Hill cemetery east of Lakota. He was a long-time, highly respected farmer on the same farm, his wife having passed away years ago.
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Henry Janssen
Eugene
Lakota
Schutter Funeral
Buffalo Center
Presbyterian Church
Maple Hill
Mrs Heetland Undergoes Operation At Fort Dodge
Lakota resident Mrs Jerry Heetland underwent an operation last Thursday at Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge for an ailment troubling her for some time. Her husband and children Joan Wayne Wanda and Gerald visited along with Elmer Paulson Vernon Smith and daughter Shirley. Friends here wish her a speedy recovery. Monarch roses bloom in September for the first time at Mrs Andrew Walstrom’s Spencer home, breaking the prior late August bloom record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry R. Teet
Land
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Heetland
Joan
Wayne
Wanda
Gerald
Elmer Paulson
Vernon Smith
Shirley
Andrew Walstrom
Spencer
Titanica Churches and Hope Lutheran Services Schedule
Titanica and Hope Lutheran churches list divine worship at 10:30 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30. Adult class Monday evening. choir Friday. confirmation Saturday. Luther League rally October 24. Methodist Church schedule includes Sunday School 10:00, worship 11:00, Young People 7:00, Doan 7:30, preaching 8:15. Appeal to contribute to soldiers in camps and overseas relief.
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Good Hope
Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred
Mardoff
Rameey Reformed Church Announces Service Schedule
Pastor Rev. F. Snuttjer invites congregants to morning worship at 10 30, Sunday School at 8 30, and evening service at 8. The Young People’s Club meets Tuesday at 8 30, with choir rehearsal Tuesday at 7 30.
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Rameey Reformed
F. Snuttjer
Young People's Club
Immanuel Lutheran Plans Service Near Titonia Locale
Rev Win plans a German service at Immanuel Lutheran four miles east and one mile north of Titonia at 10 30. A Luther League social hour follows at 9 40 pm. The ingathering for the Children s Home is scheduled for Thursday morning.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Win
Titonia
Luther League
Dairy Price Adjustments Tied to Oct Dec Milk Sales
Washington reports that Dairy Price Adjustment Payments will be based on milk and butterfat sold from October 1 to December 31. Producers must keep detailed records of all sales to qualify for payments.
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Robert M. Loss
Kossuth County
Usda War Board
Washington
Harvesting Big Soy Bean Crop Dominates Local Farm News
Farmers have rushed to harvest and market soybeans with as many as 40 loads waiting at elevators. Crop quality is high and prices reach $1.86 per bushel, with yields reported up to 35 bushels per acre. Ideal weather keeps combines running long hours, hauling by tractors with one to four wagons.
Marlow and Bristow Wed at Surt Methodist Parsonage
Lois Marlow of Lone Rock and Richard Bristow were married Wednesday October 6 at 8:30 p.m. with Rev. Perry Hansen officiating. Attendants were Lucilla Marlow and Mervin Bristow. The couple, both 1942 graduates, live in Lone Rock and Burt respectively, with the bride employed at Priedo's Dept. Store.
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Surt
Perry Hansen
Lois Marlow
Ed Marlow
Richard Bristow
Clyde Bristow
Lucilla Marlow
Mervin Bristow
Lone Rock
Priedo
Burt High School
American Legion Auxiliary Plans Quarterly Meeting
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary unit will meet at the Legion Hall Friday evening at 8 p.m. with president Nellie Nelson presiding. Dues are urged to meet quota. magazines and recreational items are requested for distribution to war service contingents. Also note safety tip about working around a corn picker.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Nellie Nelson
Aleon Nelson
The
American Legion
War Commission
Field Artillery
Seattle
Legion
Local War Fund Drive Set For October 18 To 23
National War Fund drive doublings Kossuth County target to 35776 with statewide goals and regional quotas. Totals allocate funds for U S O centers United Nations relief Greece Poland Yugoslavia France Belgium and other fronts. Representatives will call at homes October 18 to 23 urging gifts to support troops and prisoners of war.
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National War Fund
Kossuth War Chest
War Relief Control Board
United Nations
Towa
Kossuth County
Titonka
Buffalo Township
iCarl Weeks
Fort Dodge Messenger
United Seamen's Service
United Nations Front
Greece
Poland
Yugoslavia
France
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Holland
Norway
Luxembourg
Fire Destroys Playhouse Built by John Kopriya Near Pocahontas
A playhouse near Pocahontas built by John Kopriya and a companion was destroyed by fire. They attempted to start a blaze in a makeshift stove inside a 10 by 10 foot structure, resulting in the complete demolition of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kopriya
Pocahontas
John
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