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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

5

Local School Week Recap At Titania Junior High

Weekly school notes cover senior to seventh grade news with class tests, reviews, and activities. Highlights include six weeks tests in economics physics geography and history plus spelling honors for several students. The report notes kitchen help, Beowulf discussion, and a Burt vs Titonka game no hitter by Burt’s pitcher Krominga.

Grendel Anna Alice Ida Anna North South America West Indies David Alvina Shirley Shannon Marilyn Laurence Verna Dela Willis Ann Harry Bonnie Betty Ann Wanda Merle Paul Norma Franklin Priscilla Mary Merlin North America Titania Ronald Robert Neal Richard Unit 6 Neal Boyken

Lutheran Sunday School Institute at Good Hope

The Lutheran Sunday School Institute meets Sunday at Good Hope Lutheran Church starting at 2:00 PM. Dr. J Hiltnert of Wartburg College will discuss Whats Wrong with the Sunday Schools and lead class demonstrations with a question box forum and solo music. A closing fellowship meal follows, with attendees from Britt Corwith Yankton Renwick Titonka Immanuel Woden and host staff.

Lutheran Sunday School Institute Good Hope M Lutheran Church J. Hiltnert Wartburg College Hiltner National ‘Board On Iowa American Lutheran Church Britt, Corwith Yako~ta Renwick Titonka-Immanuel Woden Anna Alice

Immanuel Lutheran Church Plans Sunday Services and Offerings

Divine services next Sunday at 10 30 with Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30. Offerings for church papers and the American Lutheran church work. Junior Mission Band and ladies place offering boxes in front and rear. Congregational meeting after services and League social at 8. Choir rehearsal Monday night at Mason City conference. Sunday School Teachers Institute next Sunday at 2 p.m. at Good Hope Titonica with Dr. Hlrtlner speaking on Sunday schools.

Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church Tm, Plant Wilfred Schmidt Mason City Divine American Lutheran Church Teachers ‘Institute Titonica Hlrlltner Wartburg College

Woden Auxiliary Hosts County Units at School

A county Auxiliary school of instruction was held at Mrs. W. L. Tindall home, county Auxiliary president, last Friday with Miss Clara Sung, 8th district chairman, in charge. Attending were presidents and secretaries of all county units including Crystal Lake, Corwith, Goodell, Britt, Kanawha, Klemme, Garner and Woden.

Woden W. L. Tindall Clara Sung Crystal Lake Corwith Goodjell Britt Kanawha Klemme Garner

Homemakers Meeting Set At Methodist Church

The Homemakers of Buffalo and German townships invite residents to a tea in the Methodist church basement Friday at 1 30. Miss Alma Shultz extension home economist will discuss putting your best foot forward in a talk following the tea.

Buffalo Alma Shultz Kossuth County

Titonka Lions Club Holds Special Meeting Thursday Evening

The Titonka Lions Club will convene in a special meeting at 4 o'clock Thursday evening at the American Legion hall to consider important business before the club.

American Legion Hall

Fifth generation living on each side of family

Britt area birth story details Barbara Ann LaDue born September 27 to Ronald and Mrs LaDue of Britt. She becomes Ben Pannhuk’s first great great grandchild, with lines tracing back through Martin Hinders and Tom Hinders families. Local visitors noted include Mrs Sarah Wise and Mrs David Noble.

Ronald LaDue Britt Barbara Ann Ben Pannhuk LaDue Martin. Hinders Martin Hinders Tom Hinders Woden Shalby Sarah Wise David Noble

Good Hope Lutheran Church Events and Meetings

Divine worship at 10 30 with a special congregational meeting after. Annual Sunday School Teachers Institute at 2 pm with Dr J Hiltner addressing and leading a demonstration. Woman's Missionary Society meets Thursday at 8 pm. Staff meeting Friday to finalize institute plans. Confirmation class Saturday at 9. Pastor to attend Mason City pastoral conference next Tuesday and Wednesday at Titonia Immanuel church. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30. Ladies, collect Thank offering box last Sunday. Sea Mrs Harms soon.

J. Hiltner Wartburg College Woman's ‘Missionary Society Mason City

Titonka graveling near finish on north road

The graveling of the road north of the rainbow bridge three miles away was expected to finish around noon Wednesday. Gravel was hauled from the pit near Hutchins, with work continuing from the Krantz corner east to the county line, likely needing several more days. The new 226 section is in use after light graveling, with plans for a hard surfacing next year. The project progressed before winter and bad weather, pleasing Titonka residents.

Rainbow Bridge Hutchins Krantz Corner Titonka

Wesley Auxiliary Plans Next Poppy Day in May

The American Legion Auxiliary met October 9 in their rooms and voted to order 700 poppies for next May poppy day, 50 more than last year. An amateur program was planned after Easter. Servers were Mrs. Mika Goetz and Mrs. J. P. Hauptman. The local unit now has 541 members.

Wesley American Legion Auxiliary Mika Goetz J. P. Hauptman

Joe Hatten Day at Bancroft Next Sunday

Bancroft Iowa hosts Joe Hatten Day as Joe Lefty Hatten returns home after the World Series. The Bancroft Lions face a Kossuth County League selection with Hatten on the mound. Hatten just completed his second Dodgers season with 17 wins and 8 losses.

Joe Hatten Bancroft Iowa Minnesota Joe Lefty” Hatten Bancroft Lions Hatten Brooklyn Dodgers

Get acquainted party for new Mrs Daniels at Kirominga home

A get acquainted party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Kirominga for Mrs Dorothy Daniels a Titonka teacher and daughter in law of Mr and Mrs Claus Daniels of Burt The guest list included many Krominga and Daniels relatives plus Burt residents A 1940 German population and area figure is noted with 71 608 122 people over 364 235 square miles

Andrew Kirominga Dorothy Daniels Titonka Daniela Ig Claus Daniels Burt Donald Reinder Krominga Amos Krominga Jr Germany

Prairie Pals 4-H Club installs officers at tea

The Prairie Pals 4-H Club held a Mother-Daughter tea at Mrs. August Studer's home Saturday afternoon. County director Misa Alma Shultz attended. New officers installed include Marjorie Bleich president, Jeanette Hall vice president, Shirley Lichteig secretary and treasurer, Rosemary Studer historian, and Lucille Koppen reporter.

Wehsley Prairie Pals 4-H August Studer Misa Alma ‘Shultz Marjorie Bleich Jeanette Hall Shirley Lichteig Rosemary Studer Lucille Koppen

District President to Speak at PTA Monday Night

Mrs. Newton Murphy of Spencer, district president, will address the Parent-Teacher Association Monday evening, Oct. 20, at the high school auditorium. Her topic is The Meaning of Parent-Teacher Membership. A program of pictures will be shown and the high school sextette will sing With a Song in My Heart and Piggy Gypsies Dance Gypsy. Lunch will follow the program for 16 cents.

Newton Murphy Spencer Parent-Teacher Association Rodgers Pigy Gypsies Kalman

Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Activities

Donald H. James, Pastor. Morning worship at 11. Sunday School at 10. Rally day with classes. children and adult messages. Evening worship at 8 with color slide program and poetry. Membership training Sunday 7:30. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7:30. Senior M.Y.F. officers meet Thursday 7–8 at parsonage. Young Adult Fellowship meets Oct 16 at 8 at Miss Dorig Hagen. Study of commandment two with films and kodachromes. Intermediate M.Y.F. Oct 21, 7:30 at Kenneth Krantz. Senior MY.F. Oct 23, 7:30 at church. WSCS Circles Oct 22. Circle I at Mrs Kenneth Hill, Circle II at Mrs Harry Reed, devotions led by various hosts. Morning worship at Doan at 10.

Methodist Church Donald H. James Black Hills M.Y.F Dorig Hagen Kenneth Krantz My.f Ofeelay Circle I Kenneth Hill Merle Schwietert James McColley Charles Cooper

Lois Hildman Weds La verne Trimble at Wesley

Miss Lois Hildman daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Hildman married La verne Trimble son of Mr and Mrs J D Trimble of Clear Lake in St Josephs Rectory Wesley on Wednesday Oct 8 at 9 am Rev L N Klein officiated. Attendants were Joyce Hildman maid of honor and Roy Trimble best man. The couple will live on a farm near Clear Lake after a short wedding trip. The bride, a 1947 graduate, worked for the Globe Gazette after Hamiltons School of Commerce.

Clear Lake Hamilton's School of Commerce Mason City The Globe-Gazette

Woden Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting and Dues Day

The Woden Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday Oct 7 at the Legion hall with several new members welcomed. 1948 dues were paid. Mrs Irma Tindall reported on her New York trip and national convention. Tindall and Mrs Freida Larson elected delegates to the Sth district conference at Fort Dodge Oct 14. Executive Idgard to meet Oct 16 at Mrs Larson’s home. A benefit card party planned for Oct 23. Lunch served by Mrs Gilman Hangon and Mrs B Davenport. The Weather Bureau was organized in 1870 as a division of the Signal Service in the War Department.

Woden Woden Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Irma Tindall New York Tindall Freida Larson Fort Dodge Idgard Frieda Larson Gilman Hangon B. Davenport

Sunday School Opens With New Officers At Local Church

Sunday School begins at 9 30 with Mrs Ross Buffington the superintendent Miss Shirley Miller pianist Miss Donna Smith and Mrs T C Young serving as secretary and treasurer A five minute children sermon is planned at 9 55 WSOS meets Thursday October 16 at Mrs D H James home Rally Day is October 28 All children in the rally program should meet at the church after the morning service The program is led by Mrs John Miller assisted by Mrs T C Young

Ross Buffington Shirley Miller Donna Smith T. C. Young WSOS D. H James John Miller

Safety Through Education Policy Explained By Iowa Highway Patrol

Sgt Kitts outlined the Iowa Highway Patrols education focus at a Lions Club luncheon last Thursday. He stressed guiding drivers toward safer choices over issuing tickets, citing reckless driving at high speeds on older cars and the harmful mix of drinking and driving, emphasizing new vehicle laws and the dangers of passing without cause. George Bonacker shared Mexican trip photos, the dinner was at Schutter Cafe, with three new members Measra Castor Mehlan and Gard joining the club.

Iowa Highway Patrol Sgt. Kitts Kossuth Lions Club Kills Bonacker Old Mexico Schutter Legion Hall Measra Castor Mehlan Gard

Fire destroys cattle shed near Wesley with 900 bales straw

Fire on the Homer Lawson farm southeast of town last Tuesday evening destroyed a large cattle shed and its contents of 900 bales of straw and 600 bales of hay. Hen ry Goetz tenants the farm. Local fire department assisted and loss was partially covered by insurance.

Wesley Homer Lawson Henry Goetz

Ramsey Reformed Church Sunday Services Note

Ramsey Reformed Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with no evening service Rev A J Koopman of Apling ton will lead the service this Sunday.

Ramsey Reformed Church A. J. Koopman Aplington

New Car List Down to Five in Kossuth County

The weekly register lists four new cars and one truck, naming owners Mrs. Mayme Coyne of Bancroft, Marvin Junkermeier of Elmore, M. C. Oakland of Algona, Ray S. McWhorter of Burt, and Henry Thilges of Ottosen. Two Way Radios will equip Crawford county snow plows to improve emergency dispatch.

Kossuth County Chevrolet Mayme Coyne Bancroft Frazer Marvin Junkermeier Elmore M. C. Oakland Alagona Ford Ray S. McWhorter Burt GMC Henry Thilges Ottosen Crawford County Board of Supervisors

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O. A. Metenif Empire State Carl A. Veer Carl Veer S. E. Wrubel East St. Louis Ilinois C. G. Baldwin Dupe Illinois 34Th Street Fifth Avenue Lutheran Sunday School Institute AT Good Hope Alfred O. Mardorf Wesley Auxiliary Daniels New Burt Bridge D. TF Schwietert F. C. Montgomery Humboldt Des Moines O. H. Graham Earl Sloma Towa H. A. Austin Constructing Company Prairie Pals 4-H Club DIST PTA Lois Hildman Laverne Trimble Woden Auxiliary U. S. Weather Bureau Signal Service War Department Highway Patrol George Bonacker George
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