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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
5
The Titonka school week covers government audio-education on the Declaration and Constitution, laborers project, small grains farm study, and reading on Dr. Grenfell Pasteur and the Trans-Siberian Railway. Junior play set for November 14, tests and reports loom, and basketball practice begins for boys and girls.
Betty Riggs daughter of Rev J A Riggs married George Burnet of Fort Dodge in a double ring ceremony at the Methodist church last Sunday October 8. The service featured a brocade ivory satin gown, candle lighters, music by Mrs Stevens and Mr Riggs, and a reception in the church dining room. The bride, a Britt graduate and Rochester nursing student, wed the son of former Fort Dodge mayor George Burnet, an Iowa State College graduate and Y M C A staff member.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Peter Skow, 92, the Wesley area’s oldest resident. Born in Denmark in 1852, she migrated to Iowa in 1872, married Peter Skow in 1874, and moved to Wesley in 1882. She died Saturday after years of illness. she is survived by three children and several grandchildren. Burial was at Evergreen cemetery with pallbearers from the Skow and Paulson families.
The Good Hope Lutheran Ladies Aid marks 40 years with an Anniversary Day this Sunday October 22 at Good Hope Lutheran Church. A morning worship service features Rev. Ey Braulie of IAtington as speaker, followed by an anniversary gathering in the church parlors and a birthday party honoring new members. Local Titonka school faculty are invited guests. aid members date its founding to January 1 1904 under Rev. E Lack. current membership is about 60.
Harvest is in full blast with a green crop and many fields yielding around 30 bushels per acre. Beans are of very good quality and locals expect a local elevator to hold about a quarter of a million dollars worth of beans.
The Office of Price Administration announced new rules for replacing lost or destroyed War Ration Books 3 and 4. Replacement books issued after October 20, 1944 will have expired stamps removed and only stamps valid at loss or destruction will be retained.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored amateur program at Wesley high school auditorium drew a large audience. Master of ceremonies was J. P. Studer. First prize went to the Minuet performed by eight youngsters. Second prize was Sharron Strayer with a vocal solo and Burdine Hansen earned third with a piano solo.
The Algona prison camp is being landscaped by Col Lobdell and the Kossuth Garden Club with thousands of shrubs trees and plants needed. North Iowa residents are asked to donate and Kossuth County has begun contributing with Titanka urged to join. Call Mrs H A French at 51 before Friday to arrange pickup and labor by camp trucks.
Titonka Lions Club plans its annual pheasant dinner with Howard Freneh appointed committee chair and Allan Carr Homer Downs A M Petersen Dr Ball and Dr Hamstreet as dish washers. Wm Schramm to head a committee for the ice skating rink for kids. Ted Dunmire to oversee the display of the school zone signs from previous years.
Mrs Eldon Gillett of Winthrop acted quickly after a blown fuse led her to find her husband and three year old son unconscious on the lawn. They had contacted an electrically charged radio wire that had fallen across a high tension line of the rural electric system. The father and son suffered severe burns and shock but survived.
The OPA explained that applicants may receive fewer stamps than their book originally contained, as long as the final series of stamps becomes valid on or before the date of application. This ensures sufficient stamps to purchase rationed foods and shoes, reflecting the system's adjustment while meeting needs.
Buffalo Township War Chest drive raised $687.50, surpassing the $542 quota. The surplus, plus last year’s, totals $207.35. Mrs. M. H. Nelson thanks donors and workers who contributed cash and even time, tires, and gas, with district reports listing multiple donors by district and amount.
Mr and Mrs M F P Cheever and daughter learned of Cheever s mother s decline Thursday evening Then she died Friday after a long illness the last six years of which she was an invalid She was 77 Funeral services were held at Waterloo Sunday with burial at Hardy There were two children in the family Mr Cheever of Titonka and H Cheever a regional director of the USO stationed at Kansas City
Mr and Mrs George Johnson received a letter from their daughter Dayle Craven of Portland Oregon recounting an eight day fishing trip at the mouth of the Rogue River and Pacific. They caught enough salmon to smoke 84 one pound jars and 22 half pound tins of Smokad salmon. The fishing was not good the last two days due to marauding sea lions.
Titonka residents record multiple property transfers as households relocate. Heyo Boekelman buys the former Chuck Peterson home, John Griese of Lakota buys the Allan Carr house, and John Pink purchases Jim McColley’s dwelling. The McColleys acquire the Helmer residence, while the Petersons move into the Pannhuk house. Tomato seeds sprout excessively from kitchen pulp at the Reinbeck Eng el garden, producing hundreds of volunteer plants. The American Legion Auxiliary contributes $2.50, with other listed names.
Kossuth county War Finance committee led by Ita chairman Gene Murtagh promotes a pin money bond drive for women to buy bonds in their own name. The effort, described as a test of thrift, seeks to help reach the Sixth War Loan quota and encourage economical living to support postwar economy.
WODEN The Junior Class Play entitled Brother Goose a three act comedy will be given at the community hall Wednesday evening October 26. The cast includes Lester Schmidt Paul Gerdes Ar Jene Mopion Ila Breinfield Dixie Gerdes Arlene Tegtmeyer Serenia DeWaard Ruth Ann Kramer Nettie Eden and John Planz directed by Miss Eunice Madson.
Calmar farmer Arthur Hoff runs a farm machine shop with tools he crafted on the farm. Among his creations are a lathe a saw mill a grain tank and grain elevator for corn and small grains.
Morning worship at 10 30 Sunday school 9 30. Subject Religion in Education. Evening service at 8. Young people club meets Tuesday 8 30. Choir Tuesday 9. Senior catechism Tuesday 8. Catechetical Saturday 10. Ladies meeting Wednesday Oct 25 1 30. Donations for soldiers gifts requested this Sunday. Anniversary service 10 30 for ladies aid 40th. Rev R B Fran Nick Arlington speaker. Special offering at service. Evening social Birthday Party church parlors 8. Adult class Thursday Friday Oct 19 20. Children's confirmation Saturday 9 30. Choir rehearsal Saturday 8. Holy communion Oct 20. Announcements Friday Oct 27.
The Methodist Church announces a District Conference and Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting in Algona on Wednesday October 25 starting at 9 30 am. Officials and members urged to attend. Sunday October 22 is Missionary Sunday with offerings to support missions.
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