Titonka School Weekly Activities and Hallowe'en Prep
The Titonka school week notes ration day plans at the high school gym on Friday with Ration Book No 3. Grades recount visitors, savings stamps, Halloween decorations, and studies on Eskimos Magellan New England states Roman numerals and geometry with class achievements and letters to Doyle Reasor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda
Red Cross
Christina
Larry Boyken
Heather
Gwen
Joann
Leona
Donna
Kenny
Dean
Nantryl
Greta
LeRoy
New England States
Seventh Grade Tests Mentioned in English Class Report
In English class they had a six weeks test and three arithmetic tests while no tests were given in history geography or reading. Students wrote letters to Doyle during English class. Some were quite Mare choo.
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Red Cross
Doyle Reasor
Iowa City
Doyle
Engilah
K and H Co-Operative Oil Company Meeting Gains
The 13th annual meeting of the K and H Co-Operative Oil Company was held in Wesley. J P Studer, secretary and manager, reported higher sales than ever. Re-elected directors include EB J Widen from Corwith, Roscoe Mawdsley of Burt, and Andrew Gollner as president. Other directors listed are W B Cosgrove of Wesley, Leo Arndorfer of Bancroft, J W Boyken of Woden, Henry Escheid of Algona, Albert Licktelg, and Charles Price. Wesley gas truck operators include Albert Licktelg and Charles Price, with Arlo Dawson as station attendant and Lucille Olson as bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. & H. Co-Operative Oil Company
J. P. Studer
J. Widen
Corwith
Roscoe Mawdsley
Burt
Andrew Gollner
Cosgrove
Wealey
Leo Arndorfer
Bancroft
J. W. Boyken
Woden
Henry Escheid
Algona
Albert Licktelg
Charles Price
Wesley
Arlo Dawson
Lucille Olson
Returned Missionary to Speak at Woden Church
Miss Margaret Moninger, a returned missionary from China, will address morning services at the Presbyterian church near Woden next Sunday. She previously worked on Hainan Island, Kwangtung, China, and was interned ten months as a prisoner of war before exchange arrangements allowed her return to the United States.
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Woden
Margaret Moninger
China
Presbyterian Church
Miss Moninger
Hainan Island
Kwangtung
New Iowa campaign to cut cancer deaths announced
The Iowa health department unveils a new educational campaign labeling cancer a leading killer and urging public action. It notes rising deaths from 1939 to 1942 and early 1943 projections, blaming misinformation and superstition while promoting a free 16 mm educational film to spur early treatment and public engagement.
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Iowa
State Health Department
House Plants Need Enriched Soil for Potting
Iowa State College extension horticulturist L. C. Grove says most house plants require richer soil than garden soil. Mix soil with sand leaf mold or peat in varying ratios for different plants and add four tablespoons of bone meal or superphosphate per peck of mix. Fertilize lightly, delaying feeding 3 to 4 months after potting.
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L. C. Grove
Iowa State College Extension
War Chest drive underway in Titonka Buffalo Twp
The Kossuth War Chest drive is active in Titonka and Buffalo Township with most contacted or attempted contact. Donations up to 26.00 have been received and each corporation and organization is urged to contribute toward a goal of 456.20 with the appeal if you can’t go, give. A complete list of contributors will appear next week in Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Buffalo
Wilbur Schram
Mock Wedding Shower for Lakota Newlyweds
On Friday October 8, at August Eisenhour's home, a mock wedding and shower honored Corporal and Mrs. Harold Eisenhour on a one day furlough. The event featured a double ring ceremony mock wedding, games, and a blue and orange crepe decorated basket of gifts for 104 relatives and friends, followed by lunch.
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August Eisenhour
Harold Eisenhour
Ben Heyes
Margaret Drake
Irene Boehm
Jack Wisenhour
Otto Boehm
Velma Eisenhour
Ben Gruss
Fred Boehm
Herman Gruss
Births and Moves From Local Farm In 72 Years
J. G. Kinsinger of Grundy Center born on the family farm moves for the first time since birth. He and Mrs. Kinsinger relocate to a newly bought home in Marshalltown. Their son Bert and his wife will move to the farm home. The birth house remains on the farm with modern improvements.
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J. G. Kinsinger
Grundy Center
Mrs. Kinsinger
Marshalltown
Bert
Mr. Kinsinger
Iowas Ration Timetable And Coupons For 1943 44
Iowa publishes a wartime ration schedule with inspection periods for tires Class A through C and bulk coupons. Gasoline A coupons allow 3 gallons per person, fuel oil, sugar, and blue and brown stamps with various valid through dates. Book 3 issues and expiration dates, family exchange rules, and details on which stamps are accepted.
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Iowa
Partially Lost Silo on H. O. Chambers Farm
A recently filled brick silo near Corwith burgh on the H. O. Chambers farm collapsed, scattering ensilage over the ground. The silo measured 18 feet across and 50 feet high, with Chambers hoping some of the ensilage can be salvaged.
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H. O. Chambers
Corwithburgh
Chambers
Divine Worship and Church Activities at Titonica Churches
The Titonica Churches Good Hope Lutheran and American Lutheran Church note a 10:00 a m Divine Service with no Sunday School or Bible Class this Sunday. Fall Rally of the Hawkeye Federation of Luther Leagues at Hampton, meet at church 7:30 a m. Adult Instruction at parsonage Monday 8:15. Choir rehearsal Friday 8:00 p m. Confirmation class Saturday 8:45 a m. Reforma tion Festival Sunday October 31 with Holy Communion and a special offering for God's Kingdom extension. Lord's Supper announcements at parsonage Wednesday October 27. Women’s Missionary Federation meeting at parsonage Wednesday October 27 8:16. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday October 27 at 2:00. Psalm 26 8 quoted.
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Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred O. Mardoff
Hawkeye Federation of Luther Leagues
Hampton
Women's Missionary Federation of the American Lutheran Church
Ramsey Reformed Teaches Weekly Services and Club Meeting
Ramsey Reformed Church led by F Snuttjer holds morning worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 9 30 a m and evening service at 8 00 p m The Young People Club gathers Tuesday at 8 30 and the choir rehearses Tuesday at 9 30 with the choir meeting in the evening
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Ramsey Reformed Te
F. Snuttjer
Paater
Methodist Church Services and Meetings Schedule
Rev W L Patterson leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m. Young People meet at 7:00 p m. Choir practice Wednesday at 8:00 p m. Woman's Society meets Wednesday Oct 27 at 2:30 p m. Lesson on Child Labor Safeguards in War Time led by Mrs R Ball. Devo tions leader Mrs R Clemang. Hostesses: Mrs C Callies Mrs T Dunmire Mrs Julia Reynolds Miss Florence Reynolds. Annual Missionary Sunday offerings support World Service and Benevolences. If absent, gifts may be mailed or given to the pastor. DOAN Sunday School at 7:30 p m. Preaching at 8:16 p m.
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C. ¥. Callies
T. 4. Dunmire
Julia Reynolds
Florence Reynolds
DOAN
Immanuel Lutheran to Hold English Services Next Sunday
Immanuel Lutheran invites worshipers to English services at 10:30 a m next Sunday pastor Rev Wm Plant located four miles east and one mile north of Titanics. Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30 a m Luther League rally at Hampton meeting at church at 7 30 a m Pot luck luncheon at noon.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Plant
Titanics
Luther League
Hampton
Scrap Drive Nets Ten Tons of Old Metal
The drive last Thursday produced about ten tons of metal. Old iron and steel were accepted. barbed wire and light items were not. Tin cans are in high demand, with collection points at Dr Ball's office or French Lumber Yard, and Boy Scouts will pick up with notice. Newspapers and magazines are sought but storage is limited. they’ll be gathered when trucks are available, so save and tie them for later pickup.
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Dr. Ball
Boy Scouts
Snyders proud as Cecil lands bomber cadet posting
Mr and Mrs H C Snyder receive a letter from Major General G C Brant of Randolph Field Texas confirming their son Cecil Snyder has been classified for training as an Aviation Cadet and likely to win his wings as a Bombardier. Brant praises his mental alertness vision and dexterity and notes the sensitive responsibilities ahead.
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H. C. Snyder
Cecil
G. C. Brant
Randolph Field
Texas
Army Air Forces
Classification Board
U. S. Army
G. CG. Brant
American Legion Auxiliary Holds November Meeting
At the quarterly business session in the Legion Hall Nellie Nelson presided. The unit reported quota met with remittance and new members Ruth Carr Esther Cheever and Marie Orthel. They approved pillow tops and 800 poppies for Poppy Day and sent magazines to Alaska and other items to veterans hospitals. Regular meeting set for November 19 at the Sartor home and next business gathering in January.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Nellie Nelson
Department Office For National Defense
Iowa Legionaire
Kossuth
Cleo Nelson
Department
Ruth Carr
Esther Cheever
Marie Orthel
Mary Sartor
Alaska
Veterans' Hospitals
Sartor
Theresa Creegman
Five Feet Pig Born on George Bakehouse Farm
A two month old pig on the George Bakehouse farm near Bigourney has five feet. It possesses two perfect feet on one front leg and is described by Mr Bakehouse as lively and active as the other pigs on the yard.
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George Bakehouse
Bigourney
Titonka Lions Plan Annual Pheasant Dinner
Titonka Lions Club outlined plans for their annual pheasant dinner at a Thursday meeting. Harold Gartner was named committee chairman amid news of shotgun shell secrecy. Jake Tesch and Clif Krantz were picked to ready the skating rink east of Cliff’s home, with weather dictating timing. The Krantzes have funded the rink for years, though last season failed due to poor weather. John Gartner of the U S Marines shared stories, Rev A Mardorf led singing, and Methodist ladies provided luncheon at the American Legion Hall.
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Titonka Lions Club
Harold Gartner
Sway
Jake Tesch
Clif Krantz
Cliff
John Gartner
U. S. Marines
A. Mardorf
American Legion Hall
Woden Junior Class Play Set for Oct 27 at Community Hall
The junior class in Woden presents Ma's New Husband on Wednesday evening October 27 at the Community Hall. Cast includes Beverly Bode Betty Gerdes Maxine Bentele Phyllis Draves Clarence Isebrand Eugene Fitzpatrick James Buns Roy Thorn Irma Bird Hazel Valley and Alfred Mayland.
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Woden
Beverly Bode
Betty Gerdes
Maxine Bentele
Phyllis Draves
Clarence Isebrand
Eugene Fitzpatrick
James Buns
Roy Thorn
Irma Bird
Hazel Valley
Alfred Mayland
Reduce Farm Accidents By Being Careful
Common sense safeguards safe operation of corn pickers and combines says Don Struthers, extension engineer. Keep children away, avoid loose clothing near moving parts, stop gear to adjust, wear snug garments, and never remove power take off guards. install a metal sediment bowl on the tractor fuel line to prevent fires.
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Don Struthers
Towa State College Extension
Lakota Farewell Party for Eisenhour Couple
A farewell gathering in Lakota honored Corporal Harold Eisenhour and his wife as they prepared to depart for California where he was stationed. Attendees included family members from Eisenhour, Abels, Janssen, Miller, and Boehm households. A lunch followed the social hour. Ed Schultz built a poultry house saving 175 dollars using lumber from his own land. The 18 by 40 by 10 foot structure costs 224.07 dollars and houses 240 hens, built with three thousand board feet of oak and bagswood from ripe trees on a high place.
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Harold Eisenhour
Boehm
California
Corporal Eisenhour
August Eisenhour
Jack
Velmag
Dorothy
Jon Abels
Donald
David
John Abels
Shirley
Doris
Ralph Janssen
Wm. Miller
Viola
Fred
Otto
Carl
George Boehm
Ed Schultz
Churchtown
Register for War Ration Book 4 in county sites
War Ration Book 4 registration runs October 20 to 23 at fourteen sites. About 26,000 books will be issued, so only one adult per family should register. Bring book 8 for each member, front covers filled with name, address, age, sex. If books issued to deceased or armed forces or duplicates, return them to the local board to speed signup.
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Titonka
Algona Office
Price Administration
Ita
United States
United Nations
Kossuth
Titonica
M. FB. Cheever
Buffalo
Titanics
Wesley
Chas. C. Mullins
Prairie Townships
St. Benedict and
Burt
W. B. Officer
Portland
Lone Rock
Lakota
Cook
Lincoln
Ledyard
Ledyard Township
Main Street
Lincoln Township
Bancroft
G. D. Hart
Greenwood
Ramsey
Wesley Displays Service Men's and Women's Pictures
Pictures of service men and women are shown in the First National Bank building. Mrs Paul Erdman Mrs Al Wagner and Mrs George Aldrich oversee the display. The United Service Women's organization sponsors the project.
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Wesley
First National Bank
Paul Erdman
al Wagner
George Aldrich
The
United Service Women's Organization
Third Time For The Third Time In Eighty Years Baby Born
A sequence of rare births highlights three generations linked to military service. Jin aw Corydon family welcomes a child during a father’s service in the armed forces, followed by references to Judge Evans and Captain Hiram Evans born as forces engaged in Civil War and World War I. The text notes multiple generations born while fathers served at front or overseas, underscoring wartime duty and family lineage.
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Jinaw Corydon
BRC
Judge Evans
Hiram, Evans
Grant
James Evans Cooney Jr
Kivans
James C. Cooney
Army Air Corps
Jamey Ae Cooney Jr
Overyéne
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Titonka School
Andra Johnson
Jean Elliott
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
Wanda
Phillip
Ronald
Betty
Norma
Alvina
Sharon
Caroline
Benjamin
Verna Dell
Mare Choo! News
Ladies Aid Society
Young People’s Club
Cecil Snyder
Air Forces
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