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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1948
Page
5
Nearly 100 memberships have been secured to buy a fire truck for Thonka. Solicitation has been light as canvassers were busy, and many households were unavailable. Donors can sign at the bank Intermill Dailies store furniture store creamery locker or through any firefighter. Directors will be named after funds pledge and ownership will rest with contributors.
Nineteen new cars and four new trucks were licensed in Kossuth County last week by the County Treasurer. Names include Susan and Elizabeth Berte of Bode, M. P. Nemita of Fenton, J. M. Blanchard of Lone Rock, Bradley Bros of Algona, John B. Freilinger of Liv erge, Oscar W. Johnson of Wesley, A Slickers of Algona, R. C. Brustrom of Algona, H. A. French Lumber Co. of Titonka, Wm. Voigt of Burt, Frazer Matt N. Bormann of Algona, Jess Dugan of Lone Rock, John J. Dunn of Algona, Keller Bros. of Bancroft, Earl Paulson of Lakota, H. B. White of Algona, M. C. Hantelman of Fenton, Lyle Raney of Algona, E. G. Robinson of Algona, Cecil Thoreson of Swea City, E. F. Zender of Algona, Bernetta Wildin of Algona.
The National Benefit Hospital and Surgical Plan extends to Titonka Iowa as an enrollment drive. Home office in Deg Molmes sends accredited representatives to interview residents for enrollment with limited time availability.
The Band Mothers sponsor a screen program at Tyke Theatre on September 22 and 23 featuring The Fugitive with Henry Fonda and Deloris Del Rio, plus a comedy. Proceeds fund high school band uniforms as solicitors will call on residents for ticket purchases.
Elliott James Haugen two year old son of Mr and Mrs Ole Haugen was accidentally killed in a yard auto accident last Tuesday when run over by the family car. Funeral services were held at the home and at St John s Lutheran church with Rev Gjerde officiating. Surviving are his parents five brothers Gordie Harold Russell John Donald Ole Jr and a sister who died years ago Burial was in Grant Lutheran cemetery northeast of Woden.
The Woden school opened Monday morning, Sept. 6, with enrollment larger than ever. Supt. J. R. Tisdale leads coaching and manual training, Mrs. Dwight Bruns of Algona handles mathematics and science, Mrs. Gladys March Hand of Titonica covers French English typing and music, Seriena DeWaard oversees junior high, Lillian McDermott guides intermediate grades, and Mrs. Tisdale directs primary.
Titonka Lions defeated a Wesley club team 8 to 7 after trailing 7-2 entering the final inning. The rally by Titonka saw players including Mtonke rally for the comeback. A warning note hints Wesley used nonmembers as ringers and should request a rematch with certified players.
The Titonka Lions club will meet Thursday evening with a luncheon at the Busy Bee Cafe. The meeting will follow at the American Legion rooms. Wm. Boyken will present slides from a recent trip to Canada and the Hast.
The Ramsey Reform Church announces Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m Worship in the Sanctuary at 10 30 a m and an evening service at 8 00 p m The FP L and Choir will meet henceforth on Wednesday at 8 p m replacing the former Tuesday times of 8 p m and 9 p m
Miss Mabel Schuldt daughter of Herman J. Schuldt of Garner and Mr T A Dunmire were married September 2 in the Columbia Missouri Methodist church with Rev Albright officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Paul Schuldt of Maxwell Iona. The couple shared a wedding dinner in Kirksville after the ceremony. The bride a Klemme High School graduate and State Teachers College alumna taught in Hancock County rural schools, Corwith, Forest City and Buffalo Consolidated in Titonka last year and plans to continue teaching here.
Two men, unnamed in a humorous anecdote, parked near the Alcona courthouse. A flat tire led to a mistaken trunk break in as they attempted to unlock a locked trunk believed to be theirs. They later realized the trunk belonged to another car and narrowly avoided trouble, reflecting on what could have happened if the owner appeared.
A two century study finds that 108 essential needs in the United States originated from foreign countries. The record highlights how international sources shaped domestic demand and policy considerations.
Divine worship at 10 40 with Sunday School at 9 30 and a German Communion at 2 00 Sunday. Special offering from the last three months for local kingdom work. Choir practice Friday at 8 00. Confirmation class starts Saturday at 9 00. Mission festival September 18 with Rev R S Tarrant from Redeemer Dayton speaking September 14 at 8 00. Women’s Missionary Society meets September 16 at 8 00 with topic The Christian and Labor led by Mrs Harry Bamtelt.
Er R J Van Ness prominent attorney and longtime Titonka Savings Bank vice president died last week in an Iowa City hospital after surgery. Funeral held Friday at Algona Congregational Church with local officials and Titonka attendees present. survived by four children and a daughter in Algona. Van Ness, a Spanish American War veteran, had a long public career from Whittemore to Algona including six years as county attorney and service on the city council.
Donald H. James, pastor, announces morning worship at 11 with Sunday School at 10 and no evening service on September 12. A color slides program and children’s message are planned for the 19th at 8 p.m. A Young Adult Fellowship meeting with Goldfield Methodist is set for Sept. 12 after worship, followed by a picnic. The Cherokee church hosts the Annual Conference Sept. 22–26. reports due Sept. 11. Family Night Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. and the Dean Youth Fellowship picnic Sept. 19 at Call State Park. Everyone welcome. free will offering for missions.
A Negro Lutheran pastor will speak at a special service next Tuesday evening September 14 at Good Hope Lutheran Church beginning at 7 o'clock. Rev R S Tarrant of Dayton Ohio will discuss his work and experiences. He also preaches at Immanuel Lutheran on September 16.
The annual Lakota Mission Festival took place Sunday at the Presbyterian church with Dr. Turek from MacAllister College in St. Paul as morning and afternoon speaker and Rev. G. W. Ukena of West Union in the evening. The choir performed special numbers during all services and the male quartet sang "When You Know Him" "Just Outside the Door" and "Blue Galilee."
Softball games at Ramsey ball field on September 13. The first match features married ladies versus single girls at 7:30 PM. A second game will pit Ramsey church men choosing sides. Come and play ball or enjoy the fun.
The Tucukea Chamber of Commerce will meet next Monday evening September 18, with the usual amount of important business. A good attendance is desired.
Albert Johnson president of the Kossuth County Farm Bureau calls farm price supports not responsible for high food prices. He says demand outstrips supplies and notes beef cattle hogs and lambs have lower supports than market, while current prices exceed support levels.
Joyce Ann Hildman youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Hildman and Harold Sankey son of Mr and Mrs Leo Sankey of Britt were married at the Lutheran church in Britt at six oclock Saturday evening. Attendants were Mrs LaVerne Trimble of Clear Lake and Wayne Pergande. A reception followed at the church parlors. The couple will live on the groom family farm near Britt after a short honeymoon.
The Ramsey Kittenball team will meet Luverne under the lights of the new field at Ramsey on Thursday evening September 9 at 8 o'clock.
Wesley youths from Gany, Wingert, Studer, and Lichteig families prepare for further schooling. Gany’s Gany, Harry Studer, Philip Cletus Marvin and J P Studer’s son depart for Calvary Wisconsin to join St Laurence Academy. Jerry Lichteig heads to Britt junior college. Joe Studer Jr enters St Pauls Seminary on Sept 10. Cheryl Meurer pursues nurse training in Fort Dodge at St Josephs Mercy. Joan Loebig begins senior year at Milwaukkee St Marys Academy.
A soft drinks truck left the road and settled near a ditch on a high grade west of town after meeting a tractor. Traffic on that road reroutes many cars and delays occurred for hours. Residents warn locals to avoid the milelong stretch when possible and note Johnsons and nearby fields are along the route.
Hancock County sources report a superior sand clay deposit on Chris Jacobson farm north of town will be used in the 11 mile Titonka to U S 18 project. The material lacks capillary action and will bond with gravel to prevent frost boils, with additional gravel pits opened near Hutchins and in Boone river valley.
Wm. Doege died Tuesday morning at the Kossuth hospital at age 92 after a year-long stay. He had previously lived with his daughter, Mrs. Minnie Oosterreicher. In Audubon at the Dimick stockyard a truck fire was extinguished by proprietor Clyde Dimick using iced tea.
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