Titonka School Weekly Activities Show Patriotism and Growth
First Grade praises patriotism with a flag display and bond stamps. Students earn red catar and celebrate birthdays. Teachers note perfect spelling scores and a mirror house doll furniture project. War stamps totaling $66 in fourth grade and 5.80 in fifth grade reflect defense efforts. Seventh and eighth grades prepare Halloween programs and study geography, history, and fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Amesbury
Marilyn Callies
Carol Johnston
Doris Kuchenreuther
Betty Ann Miller
Kathleen Young
Bruce Orthel
Prairie Pals Elect Officers at Meurer Home
Prairie Pals met Saturday afternoon at Cheryil Meurer’s home with eighteen members present. Six new members joined including Marjorie Bleich Elaine Mullin Joan Penton and others. Officers elected were President Mary twee Cole Vice President Cheryll Meurer Secretary Patricia Richtsmeier Treasurer Rosemary Studer Historian Marcia Ann Downs and Reporter Betty Mullins. Mrs August Studer assisted. Also noted is Bob Maron of Grinnell now in the Navy who danced with Paulette Goddard at the Stage Door Canteen in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Pals
Meurer
Wesley
Cheryil Meurer
Marjorie, Bleich
Elaine Mullin
Joan and Jean Penton
Donna Marie Widen
Lois Galloway
Mary Twee Cole
Cheryll Meurer
Patricia Richtsmeier
Rosemary Studer
Marcia Ann Downs
Betty Mullins
August Studer
Bob Maron
Grinnell
Navy
Paulette Goddard
Stage Door
San Francisco
Bob
Miss Goddard
Compliments to Arthur Boyken from NCCS
A letter dated October 15, 1943 from Frank W. Ryan Director of NCCS to the Mayor of Titonka Iowa notes the writer met Tech Sergeant Arthur W Boyken at Bainbridge Army Air Base Georgia. The writer commends Boyken as a credit to himself his family and Titonka and Iowa noting his happiness in his work and hoping the mayor is informed.
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Titonka
Towa
U. S
Bainbridge
Georgia
National Catholic Community Service
Army
Finance
Arthur W. Boyken
Boyken
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Webster County
Frank W. Ryan
NCCS
Offaio Consolidated School tops county with full Red Cross report
The Junior Red Cross under Marshall Cheever reports 100 percent membership in every room at Offaio Consolidated School and Miss Lucille Johnson is named delegate to the District Red Cross meeting in Mason City on October 27. Titonka Junior Red Cross plans active war work and local towns are asked to donate felt hats to make 100 pairs of hospital scuffies, with patterns and instructions provided.
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Offaio Consolidated School
Red Cross
Marshall Cheever
Lucille Johnson
District Red Cross
Mason City
Wesley
Buffalo
Titanica
Mayme Petersen
Local Boy Auctions Bantam Poultry for War Chest
Larry Kance in Jefferson sold a bantam rooster and hen to aid the War Chest drive. Jack Carey urged higher bids at the Carey Sale Pavilion but bidders refused to take the birds. Larry earned $42.75 on bid day and $43.00 the next day for the auction proceeds.
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Larry Kance
Jefferson
Jack Carey
Carey Sale
Larry
Jeferson War Chest
United Service Women Hold District Convention at Algona
The United Service Women's sixth district met in Algona for an all day gathering with delegates from Boone Calhoun Carroll Crawford Emmett Green Hamilton Hancock Humboldt Kossuth Palo Alto Pocahontas and Webster counties Appearing representatives from Winnebago and Wright counties were not present Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy Mrs Allan Carr Mrs H A French and Mrs Frank Clark attended Titanka hosted by seven gold star members including Kennedy who along with six others received carnations Mrs Carr led the family service presence with seven relatives serving and French served on the registration committee.
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United Service Women In
Algona
United Service Women's
Boone
Calhoun
Carroll
Crawford
Emmett
Green
Hamilton
Hancock
Humbledt
Kossuth
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Webster
Winnebago
Wright
Titanka
Elizabeth Kennedy
Allan Carr
H. A. French
Frank Clark
Kennedy
Carr
French
Feed Saving With Beef Cattle
Iowa State College expert C Culbertson argues beef cattle are the most grain efficient enterprise for a farmer with beef stock milk cows hogs and poultry. Feeding roughage with limited grain can yield high quality beef for military and civilian needs. Lower grain for poultry hogs or milk cows often reduces product quantity or quality more markedly.
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Iowa
C. Culbertson
Iowa State College
Bartlett Brothers Sell 880 Turkeys From Large Flock
Bartlett Brothers sold 880 turkeys from a 5000 head flock last Friday. The hens weighed about 13 pounds and brought 34 cents per pound, while toms, heavier around 30 pounds, sold at 32 cents. The market had been 40 cents earlier, so profit is limited at current prices. The Topic editor visited the Bartlett farm and noted the impressive flock.
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Bartlett Brothers
Bartlett Farm
Aviation student joins West Texas State College course
Garner Lloyd I. Stott, son of Mr and Mrs Guy Stott, arrived at West Texas State College home of the world s tallest basketball team for an army air forces instruction course lasting up to five months before appointment as an aviation cadet. Upon completion he will receive specialized training.
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Garner
Lloyd I. Stott
Guy Stott
West Texas State College
Army Air Forces
Safe attic storage tips for textiles from 4-H expert
Miss Gladys Adams, a 4-H clothing specialist, advises storing idle linens blankets and clothing at room temperature or cooler. She notes cooler conditions reduce damage and suggests a large storage closet on a lower floor to protect fabrics.
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Gladys Adams
Reformation Festival at Good Hope Lutheran Church
Titonica churches announce a Reformation Festival Service at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion and a special offering for Gods Kingdom. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Luther League topics from Mark chapters 7 and 8 led by Leona Brandt and Frances Bruns Ladies Aid meets Nov 8 hostesses listed catechism for children 9 and up catechism class at 2 00 p m Saturday October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran American Atheran Church
Alfred
Mardorf
God's Kingdom
Luther League
St. Mark’s Gospel
Leona Brandt
Frances Bruns
Ladies Aid
Ramsey Reformed Kev. F. Suuttjer Pastor Schedule
Ramsey Reformed Church outlines morning worship at 9 30 Sunday School, evening service at 8 p m. The Young People’s Club meets Tuesday at 1 30, choir rehearsal Tuesday at 9 30, catechetical work to start.
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Ramsey Reformed Kev
Immanuel Lutheran Hosts Festival and Services
Pastor Wm Planz leads a reformation festival at Immanuel Lutheran four miles east and one mile north of Titonica. German communion at 10 30 a m Sunday school Bible class and an illustrated lecture with moving pictures As the Twig is Bent on Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm Evening service. The Sunday offering supports Lutheran Welfare Society.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Wm, .Planz
Titonica
The
Lutheran Welfare Society
Methodist Church Schedule and Prayer Quote
Pastor Rev. W. L. Patterson leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Young People's Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Choir practice Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Doan Sunday School at 7:30 p.m. Preaching Service at 8:15 p.m. A reflective verse prays for the church to be a path of righteousness.
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Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
DOAN
War Chest Drive in Titonka Surpasses Quota
The Kossuth War Chest drive in Titonka exceeded its $456.20 quota, raising $516.85. Acknowledgments go to chairwoman Mrs. Wilbur Schram and numerous donors including Mrs. George Bonacker, Mrs. Allan Carr, Mrs. Howard French, and many others, with corrections to be reported in the next Topic.
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Titonka
George Bonacker
Allan Carr
Howard French
Alvin Honken
Mary Oesterreicher
J. R. Schutter
Wm. Ward
Wilbur Schram
Titanka
S. B. French Lumber Co
Mrs Henry Bode Leads Red Cross Hours in Woden
In Woden the top ten Red Cross workers by hours since February are listed led by Mrs Henry Bode with 120 hours. Others include Mrs Claus Smith 109 hours and Mrs G L Peterson 108 hours. If the surgical dressings quota is met by December 1 there will be no December work.
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Henry Bode
Woden
Red Cross
W. L. Tindall
Herman Buns
Visit by 84 Year Old David Brier Smith Returns to Marion
David Brier Smith aged 84 left Marion in 1890 to seek life in Kansas. Last week he returned for a visit the first since departing, learning many friends had died 20 to 40 years earlier and that the Daniels Hotel where he wished to stay had long been abandoned.
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David Brier Smith
Marion
Kansas
Daniels Hotel
Teachers Meet at German No 9
One of seven district teachers meetings for the county will be held at German No 9 school taught by Mrs. Dorothy Penning on Thursday at 1 PM. Rural teachers from Ramsey German Fortland and Buffalo Townships are urged to attend. The program covers Dictionary May Reading and Reading Comprehension skills, library books for purchase, and instructional materials.
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Dorothy Penning
Teachers’ County Institute
Ramsey
German
Fortland
Buffalo
The
Wesley Music Classes Present Purple Towers Operetta
Wesley high school music classes stage a two act operetta Purple Towers in the school auditorium this Friday October 29. Director Miss Violet Boone leads a cast including Ervin Olson Billy Koppen Tom Garman Pat Rasmussen Shirley Hansen Rosalie Alne Anna Mae Hirner Sylvia Gerdes Jon Johnson and Bob Kirkpatrick.
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Wesley
Purple Towers
Violet Boone
Ervin Olson
Billy Koppen
Tom Garman
Pat Rasmussen
Shirley Hansen
Rosalie Alne
Anna Mae Hirner
Sylvia Gerdes
Jon Johnson
Bob Kirkpatrick
Lions Pheasant Dinner Set by Titania Club
The Titania Lions Club pheasant dinner is set for 7 pm Monday November 1 at the American Legion Hall. Members must donate at least one dressed pheasant and deliver it by Monday morning to the committee of H A French Kenneth Swan Dr R C Ball Edw Sat holt Harold Gartner Art Hench Louis Bartlett for cooking. The notice also names numerous local members and affiliates associated with the event and district officials.
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Titania, Lions Club
American Legion Hall
H. A. French
Kenneth Swan
R. C. Ball
Edw. Satholt
Harold Gartner
Art Hench
Louis Bartlett
Titanica Lions Club
J. L. Miller
Burt
Judge Hudson
Pocahontas
Dayle
Craven
Portland
Oregon
Ubbe Winter Injured in Corn Picker Accident
Ubbe Winter lost the second and third fingers and part of the little finger of his right hand when it was caught in a corn picker crank at his home farm. The first finger and thumb remained intact. Doctors amputated crushed bones at Buffalo Center hospital.
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Ubbe Winter
Buffalo Center
Hutchinson Named Iowa WAC Recruiting County Chairman
Governor Hickenlooper names T. C. Hutchinson of Algona as county chairman in the Iowa WAC Recruiting Drive. He joins 99 county chairs statewide to recruit through December 7, the Pearl Harbor anniversary. Iowa aims to match its casualties with WAC enlistments as part of a 70,000 national quota.
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United States
Iowa
Miss Patty Ball Weds David M. Roberts in Mobile
Miss Patricia Ball daughter of Dr and Mrs R Ball of Titanka and David M Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Mark T Roberts of Diagonal Iowa were married at Government Street Methodist Church Mobile at 3 pm Saturday October 23 Rev Otis Calhoun officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Lane The bride wore a brown and gold dress with corsage of gardenias and talisman rosebuds Both graduates of Iowa State College The groom a graduate of Diagonal High School and Town State College Mechanical Engineering class of 1948 Employed as field engineer for Curtiss Wright Aeronautical Company Mobile They will reside at Hotel Admiral Semmes Mobile The bride from a prominent local family and well regarded The groom has been a frequent visitor and is well thought of}
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Patricia Ball
Iowa State College
Titonka High School
Diagonal High School
Town State College
Theda Detta Chi
Roberts
Curtiss-Wright Aeronautical Company
Mobile
Admiral Semmes
Ant Hill Photo Highlights Brother in Australia
Granger resident Ant Hill Lee Agee received a picture from her brother now in Australia. The image shows him standing beside an ant hill taller than a man, capturing a striking scale comparison.
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Ant Hill
Lee Agee
Granger
Australia
Dayle Craven's Portland Fish Portraits Highlight Local Fisherman
Dayle Craven sent photographs showing himself with a small fish and a notably larger one in Portland. He claims plans to shipyard work then share a big fish with the Lions Club at a future dinner. Craven is described as a skilled fisherman with stories of cooking and knowledge.
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Dayle Craven
Portland
Oregon
Jlvh
Qeb
Dayle
Lions Club
Keews
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Titonka School
Lou Helfner
Kenneth Leats
Neal
Ronald
Phillip
Wanda
David
Alvina
Verlyn
Verna Dell
Richard
Hallowe’en
Harrison
Iberian Peninsula
Spain
Portugal
Carl Young
Don Finders
Northwest Territory
Mexico Cession
Gadsden Purchase
Dlass
Philippine Islands
Virgin Islands
Guam
Plana
Arthur Boyken
RED Cross News
Jimmy
Tyke Theatre
Louise
Brier Mount
Florence
Catherine
Doris
Droopy
Miss Watkins
Frazier
Ain College For Women
Iola Rippentrop
Lehola Krominga
Louise Baach
Doloris Welhqusen
Erwin Beenken
Ernestine Adamson
Donald Budlong
Er Hans DE Vries Wrest
Donna Krominga
Prof
Dean
Miss Biltinge
Bartletts
Buffalo Township
Mary Fritz
Adolph Missal
Frank Kettwich
J. RB. Schutter
Wm. Boyken
Farmers Elevator
Standard Oil Co
John Ostermann Sr
W. F. Hamstreet
Frankt Franzen
Geo
Eden
Weert Asche
Peter Been
Anna Abben
Maurice Keil
Henry Franzen Sv
Titonka Woman's Club
E. Wilson
Myr
Frank Fisher
W. A. Schram
Ed Abbas
Warner Smith
John Falk Jr
Phyllis
Lou Heifner
W. H. Rickless
Breen Post Auxiliary
M. F. Cheever
United Service Women
Titonia Federated Club
A. Sathor
Ray Hansen Jr
Ralph Alexander
Earl Stott
Virginia Wagner
Ardith Friedow
Beryl Hyler
Bertha Callies
Guy Bruns
J. Tesch
Carl H. Callies
Billy Ward Jr
Frances Budiong
John Fisher
Hyerett Rippentrop
Robert Clemans
Chas. Cooper
Tillie Falk
John Falk
Wesley Music
Lucille Simmons
Garwin
Waverly Baptist Church
Patty Ball
Mobile, Alabama
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