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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1951

Page

5

Activities Of Titonka School Past Week At Halloween Time

Read about Titonka students from multiple grades engaging in Halloween prep. Students made jack o lanterns, wrote spelling papers, and staged plays. Sixth grade notes Marvin turning twelve with gum, others drew Halloween art, and gym days featured shoe checks and a student council update.

Gary George Rea Carolyn Deloris Dennis Dverg Judy Vickie Linda Pamela Frances George B Dickie Kathy Jeffrey Vickie George Hea Claretee “Harms Lenora Huisman Russia Guy Carlson Shirley Agnes Middle Atlantic Marvin

Folkerts Smidts Return From Native Land Trip

Ehno Folkerts and Ehna Smidt returned from a seven week visit to Germany with relatives visited in Germany. The family traveled by train to New York and flew to Germany, marking their first plane journey and long voyage by air. Warner spoke of the trip’s enjoyment and sea sickness relief.

Ehno Folkerts Germany Smidts Ehno New York Smidt

American Legion Auxiliary October meeting changes hosts

The October work meeting will be held Friday afternoon October 26 at the Hipp home with Becca Hipp and Louise Mechler as hostesses replacing Minnie Oesterreicher and Grace French. Bring sewing equipment and any materials. November hostesses will be Esther Peterson and Irene Higgins.

Hipp Becca Hipp Louise Mechler Minnie Oesterreicher Grace French Esther Peterson Irene Higgins

County Teachers To Attend Annual Institute Friday

The annual fall teachers institute for every public school teacher in the county will be held at Algona Friday of this week. Sponsored by the State Department of Public Instruction and the Kossuth County Superintendent of Schools A. E. Lauritzen. Ray Bryan from Iowa State College’s vocational division is the featured speaker. The program includes 8:30 registration, 9:00 general session on “The Challenge of Living,” and 10:00 adjournment to sectional meetings.

Algona State Department of Public Instruction Kossuth County Superintendent of Schools A. E. Lauritzen Ray Bryan Vocational Division Iowa State College West Door Algona High School Bryan

Girls basketball clinic and night games in Titonka

A girls basketball clinic is scheduled for Saturday in Titonka with several schools in the afternoon session. In the evening Lakota faces Meservey and Titonka competes with Pocahontas in night games. Further clinic details will follow once the program is finalized.

Titonka Lakota Mesenvey Sap

Ramsey Reform Church Service Schedule Update

A. Roskamp pastor leads Ram sey Reform ed Church with Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 30 am, morning worship at 10 30 am, and evening worship at 7 30 pm. Ladies aid and Young peoples meet at usual times, Fall Catechism Classes begin first Wednesday evening in November.

Ramsey Reformed A. Roskamp Ladies Aid Young Peoples

Girl Scout News Hints At Holiday Charity Drive

The Pine and Hilltop Troops of Des Moines area Girl Scouts report collecting toys and stationery for a children's home. A Halloween party is planned for Oct. 29 at Betty Hatten's house, with seven girls in each troop. Reporters Peggy Davis and Lora Willemsen note members’ efforts and gratitude to donors.

Girl Scout Des Moines Betty Hatten Pine Peggy Davis Lora Willemssen

Titonka Hosts First Football Game Ends In 6 6 Tie

A large crowd braved cold weather to watch Titonka's inaugural football game on Friday October 19. The Blue and Red teams tied 6 6 with Buffington and Klocke scoring for their sides, each missing an extra point. Standouts included Bee Daan Paris, M Bartelt, and Ronald Nelson. The season closes on football as basketball season begins, with a full schedule to be listed next week.

Titonka Buffington Klocke Bee Daan Paris Boreken M. Bart

Immanuel Lutheran H A Diers Pastor Reformation Service

Immanuel Lutheran asks congregants to attend a 10 a.m. Reformation service this Sunday with a special offering for Lutheran World Action. Sunday School is at 9, adult instruction on Tuesday at 7 30, and confirmation instruction Saturday at 9. Junior Mission Band hosts a Halloween party Friday at 7 30. The Lutheran Children's Home truck from Waverly stops Monday Oct 29 at 9 a.m. Donations should be brought to the church basement before then. Choir rehearsal is Monday at 7 40 p.m. The pastor plans to attend a pastoral conference at Mason City Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Immanuel Lutheran H. A. Diers Lutheran World Action Junior Mission Band Waverly Mason City

Armistice Day Observance Urged by Veterans Group

In Humboldt Iowa October 1951 members of the Sixth District Veterans of Foreign Wars urge cities to close business for at least one hour on Armistice Day from 11 to 12. A Boone district meeting voted 100 percent to send the appeal. Signed H L Lockwood adjutant. The editor is asked to consider the message and the quote about fresh eggs.

Towa Humboldt Iowa Boone H. L. Lockwood Adj

Methodist WSCS Observes Week of Prayer and Denial

The Methodist WSCS schedules a Friday 2:30 pm prayer service in the church sanctuary to raise funds for global projects. Last year they contributed 392280.07 dollars toward dormitories in North Carolina Illinois and Argentina and a grant for Senatorio Palmore in Chihuahua Mexico, with circles meeting Oct 31 and leaders named for each circle.

Methodist Wscs Women of Methodism Allen High School Ashville N. C Colegie Irene Toland Matanzas College Americano Romario Argentina Senatorio Palmore Chihuahua Mexico Lucy Newvillg Harvey Graham Joe Boekelman Robert. Bockelman Erwin Eden Allen Eden Florence Reynolds Julia Reynolds Dale Higgins Will Girard Bernhard Phelps Chas. Phelps

Girls Basketball Rules Meeting In Buffalo Township

The Buffalo Township Consolidated High School hosts a girls basketball rules meeting Thursday evening in the school gym. Coaches officials and school men are invited. Mr R Ghishom executive secretary of Iowa high school girls athletic union will attend. A large crowd is expected and lunch will be served after.

Buffalo Township Consorl-dated R Ghishom Iowa High School Girls’ Athletic Union Reith

Buss Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Titonka Farm

Mr and Mrs E J Buss celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with relatives at their Titonka home. A program included songs readings and a Rev H A Diers talk. They farmed near Titonka most of their married life and now retire on the family farm with son taking over. They have three sons eight grandchildren and many gifts.

E. J. Buss H. A. Diers Immanuel Lutheran Church Buss B. A. Pannhuk Titonka Mueller Busses Joe Mason City Ben Melvin J. E. Buss

Former Wesley Man Dies at Laurens

James H. Lloyd born December 23, 1895, died October 18 in Laurens Town. Funeral served Saturday in Laurens with burial in Evergreen Cemetery Wesley. Survived by wife Loretta Gorla, four children James, Mike, Jer Lloyd, and Stella Kaufman, plus four grandchildren and three brothers George, Bob, and Wm. Lloyd. Preceded by parents and four brothers.

Wesley Laurens Wesley James H. Lloyd Meredith Lloyd Laurens Evergreen Cemetery Loretta Gorla James Mike Jer Lloyd Mason City Stella Kaufman Manly George Lloyd Britt Bob Lloyd Engle Grove Wm. Lloyd

Neighbors Help Ben Heyes After Surgery Plows 30 Acres

Ben Heyes, recently recovering from appendicitis, received help from about a dozen neighbors who plowed 30 acres on Friday. Herman Gruis Sr. and Jr. led tractor work with others including Ben Gruis, Bert Gruis, Jake Johnson, Donald Gruis, Walter Aykes, John Boyken, Fred Straatman, George Heyer, Mike Peterson. Ladies served lunch in mid afternoon.

Ben Teyes Tapic Ben Hsa Herman Gruis Jr Ben Gruis Fred Straatman George Heyer Ben Heyes Herman Gruis Sr Bert Gruis Jake Johnson Donald Walter Aykes John W. Boyken John Honken Mike Peterson

Methodist Church Titonka Doan Announcement Card

Confirmation class meets Thursday evenings at seven. World Day of Prayer Friday at 2 30 in the sanctuary. MYF hosts a Halloween party Friday in Fellowship hall. Sunday school at ten. Worship at eleven covers I Believe in Jesus Christ. MYF 7 30 Sunday. Circles meet Wednesday October 31 and Young Adults Thursday November 1.

Methodist Church E. Albertson Titonka Doan WSCS MYF Fellowship Hall

Reformation Festival at Good Hope Lutheran Church

Good Hope Lutheran outlines services with Festive Reformation service at 10 20 AM Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 AM Special Reformation offering for the Christian Crusaders radio hour Birthday Offering in the Sunday School Family night at 6 30 PM Fellowship supper and program Luther League event Monday Oct 29 at 7 30 PM Leaders Vernon Hanna and Bill Tjaden Mission package offering Choir rehearsal Thursday Nov 1 at 8 PM Ingathering for Lutheran Children's Home in Waverly Monday Oct 29 at 10 30 AM Bring donations to the church basement by the date

Good Hope Lutheran A. Mardorf Christian Crusaders Good Hope Family Luther League Vernon Hanna Bill Tjaden Lutheran Children’s Home Waverly

WEDDING OF SGT KURTZLABEN AND MISS BOECKHOLT AT RAMSEY

Miss Harriet Boeckholt daughter of Mr and Mrs A Boeckholt of Tironia wed Calvin J Kurtzlaben son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kurtzlaben of Woden at Ramsey Reformed Church on October 18. Rev A Ragkamp officiated. The ceremony featured organ music, a two person bridal party, and a reception for about 130 guests. The couple will reside in the Buffalo Center area where the bride works at the Buffalo Center clinic and the groom is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.

Harriet Boeeksholt Alick Boecksholt Tironia Calvin J. Kurtalaben Jacob Kurtzlaben Woden Ramsey Reformedchirch Pam A. Ragkamp Richard Beenken Harris Sonnenberg Vpyayer Janqt Kurtdlaben Mason City Anton Baeckholt Bestman David Baeckholt Fabrine Kurtzlaben Anton Boeckholt Buffalo Center Carons Bruno Bruns Jr Abbe Winter Henry VanHove M. W. Smith Kurizlaben Titonka High School St. Josephs Mercy School of Nursing Buffalo Center Clinic Sgt Kurtzlaben Woden High School Armed Forces Fort Leanard Wood, Mo

Woden P T A Holds Regular Meeting

The Woden PTA met on October 18 at the school house for its regular meeting. Activities included reports, attendance tally, a program on Special Education by Mr. Blom, a P T A skit, and songs led by Mae Tweedt with the National Anthem.

Woden P.T.A Woden Woden Pta America Miss Hanan Louise Smith Jake Huisinga Bossenbrock Mr. Blom Ural Ed Cink Nauman Seefeld Mae Tweedt

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