Titonka School Week Highlights Brightened By New Floors
The Titonka school opens with 142 in the eight grades and 83 in high school. Freshmen include Vaughn Hoover and Ross Struthers, sophomores Mildred Stroebel and Elsie Stroebel, juniors Ted Hoover and Harry Hansen, seniors Anna Ricks and Lydia Dreesman. New floors and painted rooms, enhanced by PTA flower decorations, delighted staff and students.
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Vaughn Hoover
Ross ‘Struthers
Arthur Buffington
Marcella Bartlett
William Tjaden
Helen Beenken
Dennis Dreesman
Melvin Ricks
Elmer Ricks
Jacqueline Sunderman
Arelabell Scarff
Eugene Beenken
Florence Schutter
Marjorie Tjaden
Physical Training Program for Junior and Senior High Students
Mr. Tesch will supervise physical training for both boys and girls in junior high and high school. The high school divides into four groups, each with two periods per week. The program, mandated by the State Board of Education under Army and Navy supervision, aims to strengthen and harden the body and will run year round for all physically fit students.
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Tesch
State Board of Education
Army and Navy
Speedy algebra class breaks record in under 30 minutes
In mathematics the algebra group set a speed test record, finishing in under 30 minutes, surpassing the previous 40 minute mark. Miss Ames notes ongoing belief in changing environment as students bring flowers and aquatic life to class while exploring superstitions. Freshmen voice anxiety about initiation.
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Miss Ames
History class tackles ReBus and weekly time Budgets
In a history class students translate a ReBus and study history background. An agriculture class with Mr. Tesch discusses corn while a manual training room is being cleaned. The piece notes on sophomore activities and classroom projects.
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Tesch
Ex seniors praise Mr Cheever for economics classes
Economies and history pupils relish teaching by Mr Cheever as seniors enjoy two back to back economics and history periods. Juniors spend Fridays with current events day reading daily papers while the class notes typing lags. The girls celebrate, and one curly haired boy stands out among the group.
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Cheever
Forty more boxes added to Titonka post office
Titonka grew as residents receive more mail with all slots filled at the local post office. Postmaster Newville added forty lock boxes last week to meet demand while a Milwaukee railroad clerk once estimated Titonka’s population under 600 based on mail volume.
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Titonka
Newville
Milwaukee Railroad
Jim Larsen
Britt
Larsen
Mrs Emma Ball 83 dies after fall complications
Emma Adelman Ball aged 83 of Monroe Wisconsin died at 1 00 p m at her home after a fractured arm led to weeks in hospital and two months bed rest She sang in Methodist and Universalist choirs and directed the Union church choir Born March 11 1859 she lived coast to coast and traveled from Wisconsin to the Gulf of Mexico Survived by two sons John Monroe and Dr R C Ball Titonka Iowa two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held at Union church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Monroe
Wis
Emma C. Ball
1827
Twenty-second Ave
Union Church
United States
Charles Ball
Iowa
Ball
John
R. C. Ball
Titonka
Ladies Aid Society
Women's Relief Corps
St. Omar
Ramsey Reformed Sunday Services Schedule
Ramsey Reformed Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 40 a m with Esdert Smidt in charge of services.
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Esdert Smidt
Typing class faces play selection and science demo
Miss Rodgers searches for a class play for the typing group as seniors groan over physics yet enjoy a first week experiment with marbles in two jars. Students note Mr Tesch equals Mr Cheever as a talker in government and await psychology books to avoid an all afternoon assembly.
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Miss Ames
Government
Tesch
Cheever
Freshmen Practice Canning Ahead of Test Plans
Freshmen class studied canning and conducted a test to confirm knowledge. they plan to can this week. Seniors demonstrated canning tomatoes last week using sugarless methods, showcasing their experience and patriotism in preserving produce.
Funeral Service for Mrs Sonnenberg at Ramsey Church
Funeral services were held for Mrs Henry Sonnenberg at Ramsey Reformed church with Rev C Schnucker officiating. Born Gertie Sathoff in 1874 in Ostfriesland she lived in Grundy Emmet and Kossuth Counties before moving to Titanica. Survived by five children nine grandchildren and several siblings, she died August 30 at age 68 after a long illness. Card of thanks from the Sonnenberg family expresses gratitude for kindness, food and flowers.
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Henry Sonnenberg
Ramsey Reformed Church
C. Schnucker
Gertie Sathoff
Ostfriesland
Germany
America
Grundy County
Iowa
Emmet
Kossuth
Titanica
Thressa Smith
Titonka
Mattie Beenken
Bancroft
Gertie
Chris
Buffalo Center
Edward
Dick Sathoff
Ringsted
George Sathoff
Swea City
Minnie Huisman
Hampton
Gertie Sonnenberg
Grady Smith
Warner Beenken
Chris Sonnenberg
E. J. Sonnenberg
Up and Coming 4-H Club Holds September Meeting
The Up and Coming 4-H club met at Lois Janssen's home on September 5 with five members present. Discussions covered identifying common trees, this year's canning summary, and hand care. A bonfire party is planned at Jacquel ine Sunderman's home for September 11, with each member bringing a guest.
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Lois Janssen
Jacqueline Sunderman
Titanka Ladies Lead Bond Sales at Tyke Theatre
The Titanka ladies will conduct War Bond and Stamp sales at Tyke Theatre from Friday this week through Friday next week. Schedules show morning and afternoon shifts with listed volunteers including Mrs Ray Oesterreicher, Mrs Wyat Stott, Mrs Roy Budlong, Mrs Clifford Krantz, and others across September 11 to September 18.
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Titanka
Tyke Theatre
Ray Oesterreicher
Wyat Stott
Roy Budlong
Clifford Krantz
Karl Sunderman
Bartlett
Wm. Peterson
Martin Larson
A. M. Peterson
Don Ringsdorf
George Schmidt
Otto Falk
Edw. Sathoff
Wm. Rickless
Cosgrove
Obe Hott
St Joe Captures Kossuth Baseball League Title
St Joe defeated Algona 2 to 0 in Lone Rock last Thursday to win the Kossuth Baseball League championship. Algona led the season finish with St Joe Bancroft and Lone Rock tied for second. a four-team playoff was planned to decide the title after the regular season. Bancroft and Lone Rock were eliminated in the playoff before Algona and St Joe contested the championship game.
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St. Joe
Kossuth
Algona
Lone Rock
Bancroft
Rudy Larson Injured When Car Tips Over
Rudy Larson escaped serious injuries Saturday morning when he lost control of his car which overturned in a ditch about eight miles southwest of Titanka. The car was damaged to the extent of about $100. Rudy was not seriously injured.
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Rudy Larson
Rudolph Larson
Titanka
Rudy
Miss Nettie Johnson Dies After Long Illness at 40
Miss Nettie Johnson of Woden died at her sister’s home after a two year illness. She lived in Minneapolis previously and moved to Woden two years ago. Survived by seven brothers, four sisters, seven nieces and four nephews. Funeral held at Melvin Johnson’s home then North Waseca church with Rev. Ivar Remseth officiating. Burial in nearby cemetery. Out of town mourners listed from Minneapolis, Rochester, Forest City, Byron, and Mankato.
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Nettie Johnson
Woden
Forrest Lackore
Lackore
Emma Hanson
Rochester
Minn
Nettie Sophie Johnson
Waseca
Minneapolis
Calvary Lutheran Church
G. A. Peterson
Judith
Alfred
Melvin
Elmer
Conrad
Henry
Waseca, Minn
Joseph
Reuben
Melvin Johnson
North Waseca Church
Ivar Remseth
Rudolph Remseth
Heaven Is
Home
Judith Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Willard Carlson
Marian Peterson
Eugene Johnson
Mildred Peterson
Millicent Johnson
Austin
Clifford Hanson
Glen Faber
Verner Paulson
Forest City
Art Prescher
William Apfer
Lola Lillo
Peter Aaravold
Byron
Ann Docken
Mankato
Many Draftees Inducted Into Army Service
Algona resident Alvin Delbert Sharp escaped draft evasion after a hearing found no willful attempt to evade induction. He had worked in a Prairie du Lac defense plant and on night shift, later receiving a mail delay before a wire from his father reached him. Sharp was delivered for induction but rejected, while four volunteers joined last week’s contingent. The draft list also includes numerous men from Algona and surrounding towns, with transfers to various counties and states noted for others.
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Algona
Alvin Delbert Sharp
Army
Kossuth
Camp Dodge
Sharp
Prairie du Lac
Wis
Gerald Thissen
Fort Dodge
Kenneth Gatton
Arnold Kirkberg
Ledyard
Lyle Aarhus
Lone Rock
Andrew W. Monlux
Melvin Sill
Raymond Riddle
Kenneth Wagner
Donald Skill
John Fish
Graettinger
Ernest Hansen
Ringsted
Norman Gangstee
Elmore
Minn
Oliver Graham
Burt
Arlin Madetzke
Wessel Jutting
Buffalo Center
Harold Weisbrod
Glendale
Calif
Herbert Engstrom
Maricopa County
Arizona
Leonard Yesten
Dodge County
Nebraska
Andrew Gerstenkorn
Winneshiek County
Kenneth J. Graham
Cerro Gordo County
Arthur Klocke
Buchanan County
Mary Oesterreicher Heads Teachers County Council
Mary Oesterreicher was named president of the Kossuth County Teachers Council of Education at the recent meeting in Algona. Donna Dooley of Algona is vice president, Carol Jackman of Union township is secretary, and Fidelia Skow of Wesley, the deputy county school superintendent, is treasurer. The county is divided into seven districts and an executive board of 22 members has not yet been completed.
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Mary Oesterreicher
Teachers County Council
Kossuth County
Sivert Moe of Wesley Dies at 65 in Wesley
Sivert Moe 65 died Saturday after a stroke. Funeral held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at McMahon Funeral Home with Rev. Riggs. Born November 28, 1877 in Cristansund Norway he sailed at 14 and arrived in Wesley in 1910 to work as a tiler and carpenter. Buried Evergreen cemetery. Surviving relatives include a sister not located. Pallbearers: Hutchison Friberg Ben Studer Joe Meurer.
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Sivert Moe
Wesley
McMahon
Rev. Riggs
Mr. Moe
Cristansund
Norway
Chicago
Ben G. Studer
John Hutchison
Paul Friberg
Ben Studer Sr
Joe Meurer
Evergreen Cemetery
Murtaghs Welcome Grandson Named Charles Albert
ALGONA The infant son born last Thursday at the Kossuth hospital to Lieut. Commander and Mrs. Mel Peterson has been named Charles Albert after his two grandfathers C. B. Murtagh and the late A. L. Peterson, prominent photographer in Algona for many years.
Immanuel Lutheran Service Schedule With German Worship
Rev. Wm. Planz delivers Sunday sermon on September 13 the 15th Sunday after Trinity. German services at 10 30 a m while Sunday School and Bible Class meet at 9 30.
One Girl Works War Duty Welding Plow Shares
Titania notes Miss Matilda Peters, daughter of Blacksmith A Peters, stepping into a man’s job by welding plow shares. She works daily beside her brother Andrew and matches his output, proving she can do the work just as well.
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Titania
Matilda Peters
A. Peters
Andrew
Kossuth District Court docket actions in Algona
Earl Henry Steinman bound over to district court on operating while intoxicated charges with $1000 bond. Robert Chantland bound over to grand jury for breaking and entering Roy Guy’s home. bond $500. W D Peterson fined $50 plus costs for reckless driving, half suspended for good behavior. James Coady Sr fined $25 for permitting an unauthorized minor to drive, son James Coady Jr fined $10 with penalties partly suspended. Claude E Deardis jailed 15 days for improper registration plates. Keith Merryman fined $25 for improper truck registration with $15 suspended. Lawrence Miller fined $50 reduced to $25 for speeding with good behavior.
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Algona
Earl Henry Steinman
Kossuth District Court
Steinman
Justice of Peace
C. H. Ostwinkle
Robert Chantland
Humboldt
Kossuth Grand Jury
Ostwinkle
Roy Guy
Chantland
W. D. Peterson
James Coady Sr
Burt
James Coady Jr
Claude E. Deardis
Keith Merryman
Lawrence Miller
Bode
Wesley Legion Auxiliary Holds Membership Party
Wesley hosts a membership party with 23 members present and 27 paid memberships toward a 33 member quota. Two new members join, Mrs Julius Studer and Geraldine Bruns, plus free membership to Mrs J L Studer. Auxiliary adopts a new child and donates to Red Cross Kit Bag Fund. A joint program and pot luck follow. next meeting October 5.
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Wesley Legion Auxiliary
Wesley
American Legion Auxiliary
J. T. Meurer
Julius Studer
Geraldine Bruns
J. L. Studer
Robert
Red Cross
Mrs. Meurer
Jimmy Meurer
Lois Marie Bleich
Rosalie Aine
Ruth Mary Bauer
Anchors Aweigh
God Bless America
Aduience
Legion
Methodist Ministers and Wives at Algona District Conference
Algona Methodist ministers and wives plus lay delegates from the district attended a conference at Call State Park on Tuesday. Fort Dodge Methodist superintendent Dr. J. J. Davies spoke and a picnic dinner followed.
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Algona Algona
Algona District
the Call State Park
J. J. Davies
Fort Dodge
Marriage Licenses Issued in Kossuth District Court
One marriage license was issued last week by the Kossuth district court to Bernard Briggs, 25, and Henrietta Vermersen, 22, both residents of Algona.
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Kossuth
Bernard Briggs
Henrietta Wermersen
Algona
Two Ration Board Members Accused Extortion
George F. Hawcott and Clarence N. Phillips were arrested by FBI agents and charged with extorting wages from three county rationing board clerks in Algona. Clerks Marjorie J. Drayton, Doris C. Paetz, and Winifred Plumb say about one third of their pay was taken to hire extra help. Phillips and Hawcott pleaded not guilty and bonded at $1,000 each. cases will be presented to a federal grand jury. Phillips recently served two years as Algona Chamber of Commerce secretary. Hawcott is from the Burt area.
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George F. Hawcott
Burt Farmer
Clarence N. Phillips
Algona Chamber of Chémimerce
F.B.I
County Rationing Board
Hawcett and Phillips
Marjorie J. Drayton
Doris C. Paetz
Winifred Plumb
Algona
Phillips
Des Moines
Hawcett
Fort Dodge
Algona Chamber of Commerce
Burt
Miss Paetz
Emmett Paetz
Titonka Lions Club Thursday Evening Meeting Plans
The Titonka Lions Club will meet Thursday evening at 6:45 for luncheon at the Inter Mill Cafe. The business meeting will follow at the American Legion rooms, with no special speaker. Attendance is requested to plan fall and winter activities.
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Titonka Lions Club
Intermill Cafe
American Legion Rooms
Men Wanted in Navy and Naval Reserve Service
The Navy and Naval Reserve offer good pay and rapid advancement with 49 trades. Eligible ages 17 to 50 who are morally and physically qualified may enlist in the Naval Reserve. See Navy Recruiters at the Navy Recruiting Station, second floor of the Clay County Court House, Spencer, Iowa.
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Navy and
Naval Reserve
Navy
Navy Recruiting Station
Clay County Court House
Spencer
Iowa
The
Johnsons of Wesley Honored on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson were honored by friends Friday evening at the Congregational church with a silver and pink table and a three tier wedding cake as centerpiece. A program was arranged by Mrs. Olaf Finnemark and presented. Open house followed at the Johnson farm home Sunday afternoon. The couple has three children, Ivan in the armed forces, Mildred and Bobby at home.
Lakota Lutheran Pastor Dies After Operation
Rev. Wm. Langholtz, pastor of the Lakota Lutheran church, died Saturday night in Fairmont Minnesota hospital after an operation for a ruptured appendix. Funeral services were held Tuesday and burial followed in Minnesota where the family had formerly lived.
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Wm. Langholtz
Lutheran Church
Fairmont
Minn
Minnesota
Retreat at Algona at St Cecelia's This Friday
Rev John J Thilges SVD of Epworth will conduct a retreat sponsored by the Algona C D A Society at St Cecelia s Catholic church starting Friday morning September 11 through Sunday evening The Friday morning mass begins at 620 o clock
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Algona St. Cecelia’s
Algona
John J. Thilges
SVD
Epworth
Algona C. D. of A. Society
St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church
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Albert Cordes
Marian Krantz
Phyllis Falk
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Ione Mayland
Velma Larsen
Doloris Isebrand
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Florence Willis
Leota Nelson
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Miss Rodgers
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Ann Sonnenberg
Holland
Stene Jungling
Gertie Reents
Parkersburg
Carl Kraemer
Cedar Falls
Herman Ostendorf
Marie Hemmen
Stout
Ed Sathoff
W. W. Huisman
Donald Miller
Richard Huisman
Ed Huisman
John Hersey
Andrew Arenholtz
New Hartford
Edward Nuss
Ralph Johnson
Jeho Beenken
Belmonda
Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Planz
Kossuth District and Justice Court
Ade
Lakota Lutheran
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