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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

5

Local School Weekly Activities Highlighted

Senior through seventh grade notes cover tests on votes and Congress qualifications, diagramming, travel literature, and business papers. Reports mention Home Economics sewing, physics motion discussions, Newton’s laws, bookkeeping tests, American history and literature readings, typing progress, economics, biology experiments, geography on grasslands, world history, and island U S possessions. Georgia? No. A new girl Leona Wilson from Superior Iowa joins.

America United States Cotton Belt David Alvina Sharon Shirley Marilyn Lawrence Richard Verlyn Verna Dell Sharon Eden Priscilla Stockwell Leona Wilson Superior Iowa

Wesley Catholic Daughters Donate to Good Causes

The C. D. of A. adopted a European family and gave $40 to support them. In observance of the lodge's fifth anniversary they donate $4 monthly to the Sisters of the Parochial School for cocoa for pupils on the first Friday each month.

Wesley Catholic Wesley C. D. of A Sisters of the Parochial School For

Immanuel Lutheran Church Worship Schedule Notice

Reverend William Plant leads Divine Worship at 10:30 with Sunday School at 9:80. Bible class follows, and confirmation instruction is held Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30.

Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church Wm. Plant

Official renaming marks new 226 highway and gravel upgrades

The southwest town corner to highway 18 is now officially 226 with old 226 reverting to a county road. Signs placed from west of the K and H station to the paying. Stop signs at each entry. Graveling completed from three mile corner to Rainbow Bridge, and east to the Hancock county line. Caution urged as gravels settle and moisture is needed for best road conditions.

Hamilton Hatchery Three Mile Corner Rainbow Bridge Hancock County

Four Way Bridge Gravel Truck Accident

A car from Hamilton or Webster county slowed on the Four Way bridge last Thursday afternoon. A gravel truck behind could not stop and, to avoid the car, tried to pass, struck the railing and tipped into a ditch. The truck driver escaped with scratches. his cab was crushed and the car suffered no damage.

Four Way Hamilton Webster County

Titonka Ladies Attend County Federation Meet at Burt

The County Federation of Women’s Clubs met at Burt on Tuesday. Mrs. Clark Mechem of Thompson led a round table on the New York national convention. Titonka participants included Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Downs, and Mrs. French, who attended the convention, along with Titonka reps listed by name.

Titonka County Federation Burt County Federation of Woman's Clubs Clark Mechem Thompson New York City Woodward Whittemore Downs French Harvey Graham Alma Schultz Metcalf Orthel Mra. Ball Wim,Schram Sartor Carl F. Callies Wilbur Schram Maurice . Keil

Meeting of Business Men for Chamber of Commerce

A meeting of Business Men for the completion of the organization of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Legion Hall Thursday evening Oct 30 at 8 o'clock sharp. Edward Boyken, Secretary. The first voting machine was given a trial in a New York City election in 1892.

the Chamber of Commerce Legion Hall Edward Boyken New York City

Wesley Wizards Install Officers Plan for Year

The Wesley 4 H club met on October 4 with Shirley Vegge hosting. New officers installed were Shirley Goetz president Lars Goetz vice president Joan Goetz secretary Betty Tjaden treasurer Carol Carlson historian and Shirley Ann Studer reporter. The next meeting is set for Hans Beenken’s home on November.

Wesley Wizards Wesley Wesley Wizards 4-H Clup Shirley Vegge Shirley Goetz Lars Goetz Joan Goetz Betty Tjaden Carol Carlson Shirley Ann Studer Hans Beenken

Dan Wubben Reassumes D-X Station Manager Role

Dan Wubben resumes management of the D-X service station in Titonka after a period away. Harold Schmidt has led the station since last April while Wubben completes current work, with Marvin Johnson overseeing until Wubben finishes. Harold, a former air service member, may return to flying or pursue farming, described as a fine young man with strong prospects.

Dan” Wubben D-X Donald Dan" Wubben Titonka Dan Harold Schmidt Schmidt Marvin Johnson Harold

Five Generations Gather for Family Reunion at Woden

A Sunday family gathering at Mrs. Rebeca Berdes home drew relatives from Princeton Minnesota Council Bluffs Mason City Clear Lake Forest City and Crystal Lake. Attendees included five generation families such as Gerdes Roe Tweet and Buns clans.

Wodhn Rebeca ‘Berdes Nielsen Princeton Minn Benny Klemann Council Bluffs Wm. Nielsen Mason City Ted Gerdes Song Clear Lake Harold Hylen Forest City Albert Gerdes John Gerdes Wm. Gerdes George T. Gerdes Woden Jake Roe Crystal Lake Harl Mark Tweet James Buns

Margie Bruns Elmer Boyken Wed at Church

Miss Margie Bruns daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Bruns of Titonka wed Elmer Boyken son of Mr and Mrs Ellert Boyken of Buffalo Center in a candlelight double ring ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran church on October 9. A reception for 190 guests followed. The couple will live on a farm east of Titonka.

Margie Bruns Fred Bruns Titonka Elmer Boyken Ellert Boyken Buffalo Center Immanuel Lutheran Church Wm. Planz Agnes Schutter Manuella Bruns Mendelssohn Margaret Franzen Evelyn Schutter Gernard Schmidt Helen Boyken Frantes Bruns Verla Brandt Troyce Brung Velida Bruns Ione Mayland Lilian Planz

Miss Doris Stott Bernard Shultz Married Oct 15

Doris Stott daughter of W. H. Stott and Bernard C. Shultz of Des Moines son of M. G. Shultz were united in a double ring ceremony at Highland Park Presbyterian church in Des Moines at 11 a m on Wednesday October 15. Rev Shiffler officiated. Attendants were Ronald Carrot and wife of Colfax. The couple will reside in Des Moines.

Miles Doris Stott W. H. Stott Bernard C. Shultz Des Moines M. G. Shultz Town Falls Highland Park Presbyterian Church Shiffler Ronald Carrot Colfax Pride

Methodist Church Events and Meetings in Algona District

Community church notices from Algona district outline morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10, with choir practice, youth fellowships, bake sale, and official board meetings. Activities include district Sunday School rally, Sunday School convention, and a Women’s Society meeting, with multiple leaders and venues listed.

Methodist Church Donald H. James Delores Isebrand Stott Hardware Young Adult Fellowship Titonhia Doan Algona Methodist Churches N.W. Town Christ Etter Kossuth County Burt Presbyterian Church John Miller T. C. Young George Johnson Women's Society of Christian Service J. B. Aga Youth Fellowship Vaughn, Roger Dianne Hooy

Hauptly Family Reunion At Wesley

A family reunion was held eight weeks ago Sunday at the home of Mrs. Bertha Hauptly. Attendees included Will Hauptly and Merte Brown of Woden, C. A. Edson, Jack Steenlage, Kenneth Holok, Peter Zrostlick, all of Britt, Elmer Hauptly of Garner, Lloyd Brockman of Algona, Frant Hauptly, Fred Edens, Edgar Hauptly, and W. C. Nelgon of Wesley.

Mrs. W. C. Nelgon Wesley

Ramsey Reformed Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday School at 10 30 and Morning Worship at 8 30 led by Rev Bushman from Lakota. Church affairs announced for the Ramsey community.

THE Ramsey Reformed Church Rev. Bushman of Lakota

County Drive Community Chest This Week End

The Kossuth County drive is set for Friday and Saturday October 24 and 25. Local vice presidents listed with town quotas include H A French Titanka $331, Mrs Fay Callies Buffalo Township $326, Henry Mayland Jr German Township $221, Henry A Nelson Portland Township $285, Mrs Fred Pannhuk Ramsey Township $283. Organizations to benefit and the share per dollar are given, with a county goal of 17000 and assistants named to aid in Titanka.

Kossuth County H. A. French Titanka Fay Callies Buffalo Township Henry Mayland Jr German Township Henry A. Nelson Portland Township Fred Pannhuk Ramsey Township American Cancer Society Boy Scougs Iowa Children's Home Salvation Army Disabled Veterans Service Administration Atessnesra Neees

Norland-Sampson Wedding in Chicago

Miss Marietta Norland daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Norland married Elsworth B Sampson of Chicago son of Mr Selmer Sampson of Hector Minn in a single ring ceremony October 14 at St John s Lutheran Forest Park Chicago Attendants were Mr and Mrs Donald Christensen and Mrs Christensen The bride wore white silk with a Japan imported veil Flowers were white gladiolas and white carnations They will reside in Chicago The bride is a Tonka High School graduate and former bank and telephone office worker The groom a Emmetsburg High School and Junior College graduate served in the service and attends arthropodist College in Chicago

Marietta Norland Oscar Norland Elsworth B. Sampson Chicago Selmer Sampson Hector, Minn St. John's Lutheran Church Forest Park Donald Christensen Japan Titonka High School Emmetsburg Bank Emmetsburg Emmetsburg High School Archtropodist College

Halloween Event Promises Treasure Hunt At Titonea

The season will feature a treasure hunt and a Halloween game with color slides about Methodist camp activities on Lake West Okoboji. Special Sunday bulletins are becoming a regular feature of Doan church services. sponsors are invited via the pastor.

Lake West Okoboji

Tyke Baseball Finishes Season Strongly In Fall Play

Tyke High School ended a solid fall baseball season with a 8-2 win over Fenton and a 7-2 victory earlier over Bancroft. Downs pitched well until the seventh inning, Keith Young hit a 4 bagger, and Young snuffed a Fenton rally with a clutch double play. The squad showed aggressive hitting, solid fielding, and strong sportsmanship heading into spring.

Tyke Bt. John’s of Bancroft Wenton Fenton Iike Masters Titanka Downs Keith Young Young Titonka Gerdls If Fentana St. Cecillaa Pyke St. Cecelias Algona Bruns Gerdis Ss&p Young Ybé&ss Wesselman Lf Leeck Kuchenreuther Heimner Moore St. Cereling Winkel Dibert P White Winter Boscher Belser Wilhelm Schmidt Vier Titonia Prs St. Cecetias

Good Hope Lutheran Church October Schedule and Reformation Day

Good Hope Lutheran Church announces October birthday offering during Sunday school and a League event Sunday evening at 7 30. Choir rehearses Wednesday evening. Confirmation class Saturday morning at 9. Reformation Festival with Holy Communion planned for Sunday November 2 with Communion announcements next Friday October 91.

Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Chorch Alfred Mardoarf Pantar Other League

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Amelia McAlister John Penning John McAlIster B. Penning Little Brown Church Nashua F. L. Hanscom Thomas Anderson Clarence Penning Robert Penning Thompson High School Fairmont Manufacturing Co Groom Buffalo Center High School Waldorf College Wm, Planz Theresa Kathryn Schutter Doris Stott Bernard Shultz Tri- State Theatres Ordnance Plant John Deere Plant County Drive Community Chest Mr. French James McColley Arthur Bolten Frank Clark Art Hench Edw. A. Sathoff Harold Gartner Kenneth Swan Homer Downs Charles Reed V. W. Gard Norland-Sampson Titonea
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