Portland area social notes from Burt to Algona events
Community chatter spans October gatherings in Burt Algona and nearby towns. Visits include the 60th wedding anniversary of Luther and Mrs. Miller, a shower for Nancy Eischen, and numerous family visits among Fitch, Reutzel, Hix, Smidt, Meister and Koestler households. A football trip to Norman and hospital news for Henry Smith anchor the rural roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Reutzel
Paynesville
Minn
Chas. Lange
Brooten
Darwin Reutzel
New London
Paul Tienan
Luther Miller
Burt
Burt Methodist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tienan and Mrs.Hartiet Croughan
Claire Reutzel
Raymond Carlson
Hilme Corkeen
Carol Carlson
Brian Carlson
Norman
Oklahoma
Victor Fitch
Korene Crosser
Kent
Rachelle
Arthur Hix
Fenton
David Hix
Algona
George
Duane Hix
Wally Woods
Burt Cafe
Nancy Eischen
Neal Friedrich
Henry Smith
Vet's
Iowa City
Virgle Smith
Vivian Dutton
S. R. Parsons
Burt Methodist Church
John Smidt
Grandma Minnie Smidt
Woden
Wardden
Bernard Meister
George Koestler
Bill Meister
Kenny
Ruth Kargas
Garner
Junior Varsity Completes Season Undefeated
The Titonka J.V. football team finished the season undefeated with a 20-6 win over Swea City. Tyke's Clark Christensen Paul Orthel Allen Anderson led an 80 yard drive for a touchdown and Jeff Zwiefel added a 35 yard interception TD. The defense held to 60 total yards while contributing 150 yards on offense for Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka J.V
Swea City
Tyke
Jeff Zwiefel
T.D
Clark Christensen
Paul Orthel
Allen Anderson
Zwiefel
Greg Hoover
Agin
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Honroe Halverson
Services for Mrs. Honroe Evelyn Halverson were held at St John s Lutheran Church in Woden on Tuesday October 18 at 10 30 a m She died October 16 at St Mary s Hospital Rochester Interment followed at Bingham Township Cemetery with Rev Curt Joseph officiating Organist Mary Ann Van Weelden soloist Mrs Gayla Sorenson and casket bearers including Mark Halverson Robert Halverson Boyd Halverson Paul DeWitt Kent Halverson Gary Halverson John Sunblad and John DeWitt Honorary bearers listed Merlin Halverson Lee Halvorson Brian Halverson Donald H Halverson and Richard Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Honroe
Evelyn) Halverson
St. John's Lutheran Church
Paul DeWitt
Kent Halverson
Gary Halverson
John Sunblad
John DeWitt
Merlin Halverson
Lee Halverson
Brian Halverson
Donald H Halverson
Dennis Halverson
Richard Anderson
Immanuel Women To Hold General Meeting
Immanuel Lutheran Church Women schedule a general meeting for Thursday evening October 27 at 7 30 p m The Love Circle will present a program including a skit Stewards on Parade and a Thank offering service narrated by Mrs Fred Schmidt The General Board will serve the lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Love Circle
Fred Schmidt
Mr and Mrs Terry Haines Honored At Open House
A come and go open house bridal shower for Terry and Jeni Haines was held Sunday October 16 in Fellowship Hall at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titonka. Guests registered by Trudy Haines and Glen Colton. Lunch, lavender and white décor, punch and coffee service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Jeni Haines
Fellowship Hall
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Titonka
Trudy Haines
Glen Colton
Doug Harms
Jo Lynn Harms
Jeni
Cindy Harms
Dawne Harms
Lois Peterson
Delores Fox
Linda Gerdis
Hazel Akkerman
Lela Bently
Della Rippentrop
Jan Jadwig
Ellen Boelkes
Alice Rakow
Bea Garrett
Jean Reed
Lola Krominga
Dort Krominga
Gen Miller
Verla Hill
Sundance Kid Real Name Revealed
The famous outlaw known as the Sundance Kid is identified by his birth name Harry Longabough, linking the legend to his exact origin and era in American crime history.
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the Sundance Kid
Harry Longabough
Titonka Twirlers Start Square Dance Lessons
The Titonka Twirlers Square Dance Club hosted the first night of lessons drawing 50 new dancers including six children. The 16 week course runs Mondays 8 to 10 pm in the Care Center basement with a $16 fee per person and lunch included. Contact Doug Mechler for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Twirlers Square Dance Club
Dave la Merve
Britt
Algona
Burt
Woden
Club
Doug Mechler
American Legion Post Plans Special Meeting
8th District Commander Raymond Stevens has called a special meeting of Titanica American Legion Post 465 for Monday October 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall to discuss future plans. All members and eligible veterans are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Stevens
Titanica American Legion Post
Legion Hall
Halloween Week Menu Week Oct 31 to Nov 4
For the week of Oct 31 to Nov 4 the plan lists daily school meals. Monday offers Spooky Spaghetti Jack o Lantern Salad Monster Muffins Bats and Witches Brew. Tuesday features Hot beef mashed potatoes gravy apple sandwich and milk. Wednesday includes Chicken Noodle soup crackers cinnamon roll carrot sticks peach sauce and milk. Thursday serves Submarine sandwich french fries buttered corn Jell o and milk. Friday serves Macaroni and Cheese green beans meat salad sandwich apple crisp and milk.
Paul Janssen Stars in Central College Lion in Winter
Paul Janssen, freshman son of Rev. and Mrs. John E. Janssen of Titonia, works on scenery construction publicity and sound for Central College's student production of The Lion in Winter to be staged October 28 and 29. He plans to major in philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Janssen
Titonia
Central College
Paul
Titania Care Center Weekly Activities Review
Activities at the Titania Care Center included Tuesday cookie baking and wood bead pet holders. George Attig, a retired farmer, visited Wednesday. Ramsey Reformed Church ladies hosted a program and lunch. Lawrence Hacker turned 71 on Thursday. Anna Alke died at 87 on Saturday, with sympathy sent to the family. Corcus Circle and Anna Alice family provided flowers and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Attig
Ramsey Reformed Church
Lawrence Hacker
Anna Alke
Alke
Corcus
Anna Alice
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Titonka Lumber Company
Iowa
Beemer Aahras
Honroe Halverson
Immanuel Women
Terry Haines
Open
LTD
Atley Motor Company
Lakota, Iowa
Faman
Bonnie Rike
Ann Finch
Kas Larson
Donna Rudisill
Lois Sonius
Donna Dreesman
Kas Larson Beeen
Betty Miller
Judy Junkermeier Beens
Mick Jandl
LaVaughn Wibben Barb Madsen
Dora Brandt
Joyce Madison
Lana Trunkhill
Esther Christensen
Jeannette Dietrich
Lonie VanHove
Janice Trunkhill
National League Farmers Co-op Oil
Titonia Aplaries
Don's DX
Serpante Lageata
Burt Savings Bank
Redenius Insurance List
Titonka Savings Bank
North Kossuth League
Rollie’s Food Center
Chuck’s DX Sajee Ube Elite Heyer Livestock Wees
German Valley Store
Farmers Coop Ot
Ak Bese
Titonka Lumber Co
Tyke Automotive
Lester Edene
Anderson
Etherington Brothers
Rasmusen’s
Carney's Ltd
Rod's Service
American Legion Post
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Keogh
Mini All Sarnings
C.D
Mo.c.d
Flame Federal Avy
Coan
Atereis Ca
Titania Care Center
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