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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

2

Mission Festival at Good Hope Lutheran Church

Good Hope Lutheran Church Alfred Mardort pastor announces Annual Mission Festival this Sunday. Morning worship at 10:30 with Rev S Bredmy of Ceylon Minn as speaker and Sunday School at 9:30. Afternoon services at 2:30 with Rev P O Lutz of Renwick. Evening service at 8 with Rev Bredow. Special choir music throughout. Women’s Missionary Society meet Thursday Sept 16. Luther League meets Sept 23 with topic leaders Bud Alke and Amy Fisher.

Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church Alfred Mardort S. Bredmy Ceylon Minn P.O. Lutz Renwick Bredow Women's Missionary Society Luther League Bud Alke Amyfisher

Methodist Church Activities and Conference Schedule

The Titonka and Doan Methodist churches announce worship services led by Pastor Donald H. James with Sunday School at 10, Morning services at 11, and Evening services at 8. Weekly events include MYF meetings, WSOS circle gatherings, and a church screen filmstrip. Annual conference in Cherokee Sept 22-26 and WSOS events fill the schedule.

Methodist Donald H. James Florence ‘Willis Jane Amesbury WSOS Circle I Mars Allen Eden Erwin Eden Circle II John Pink Circle MII M. &. Larsen Levant Moore Oscar Hammond

Muskie Capsizes Boat In Lake Near Tripoli

Jim Crittenden of Tripoli reeled in a large muskie that flipped the small boat. The fish toppled Crittenden and his parents into the water but they reached shore safely.

Jim Crittenden Tripoli Mr. Crittenden

Moisture Causes Paint Blisters Not Faulty Coatings

The National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association explains blistering results from moisture inside or on the surface of the substrate rather than paint defects. Saturated wood, two coats, and quick heat can force water to the surface, lifting top coats. Leaks, high humidity, and steam in kitchens or bathrooms commonly drive blistering beneath paint films.

Such &H National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

Varied Theories On Indian Mounds In Iowa

The leading bluffs along the Mississippi in Clayton and Allamakee counties hold some of the finest prehistoric mounds in the United States. Theories about their builders abound, with links to aborigines, the yellow race from Asia, and Mayan cultures. McGregor hosts linear, conical and effigy mounds that may also serve as fortifications.

Iowa United States Mississippi River Clayton Allamakee McGregor Middlewest Misinland American Aleutian Islands South Central America Lower Mississippi

Polish Miners in Britain Open a New Underground Path

Polish volunteers, mainly from the Polish Resettlement corps, now number over 6,300 workers in British coal mines with 386 in training. Many are veterans who chose Britain over Poland, forming a vanguard for up to 35,000 European workers from displaced persons camps in western Germany. The miners gain a new home, self respect, and a chance to apply their skills.

Britain Poland Germany

Crete Builds Fleet to Trade Tin in Bronze Age Rise

The Aegean civilization of Crete reached its peak by securing tin for bronze. Crete’s builders used easy access to stone and copper, then sailed far to European tin mines. Their fleets protected traders, turning Crete into the Mediterranean metal trading hub and a fusion of many cultures and arts.

Aegean Crete Mediterranean

Public Enemy No 2 appeals for cancer research funding

A World War II era style call argues that massed science and engineering power, backed by unlimited funds, could tackle national problems including cancer. It notes cancer is the No 2 killer in the United States, urges a long term research program and greater funding beyond the several million dollars current federal and private support provides.

United States

Married Couples Seek Prestige Over Children

Washington report from the National Conference on Family Life notes childless marriages are rising due to cleanliness concerns and diminishing child value. Five psychological causes are cited, including high baby costs and the prestige of a car over a child, with calls for baby subsidies and expanded family services.

Washington Lewis J. Sharp New York City National Conference On Family Life New York S. Bernard Wortis Sharp and Wortis Hawaii Taft-Ellender-Wagner

World's Largest Hydraulic Press Crushes Old Autos

In Los Angeles a new hydraulic press at Jerry Williams salvage yard in Southgateoperates to crush entire automobiles into solid metal blocks two feet by four feet. Weighing 250 tons with a 500 ton spec, the machine can bale scrap in one step and handles vast postwar iron inflows for Pacific Coast mills.

Los Angeles Pacific Coast Jerry Williams Southgate Pacific Williams Southern California Milla

Spinster Names Nine Cats Beneficiaries of $75,000

Philadelphia report states Mary T Clay wills $75,000 trust for nine cats that comforted her in old age. Personal property valued around $50,000 and real estate over $20,000. A caretaker will manage pets and buy beef lamb salmon milk and bread weekly. After 20 years the trust shares go to three Odd Fellows lodges.

Philadelphia Lfe Mary Clay Odd Fellows Lodges

Flax and fruit notes across a calm Midwest summer

A rural diary describes rainy harvest delays and flax cutting challenges in the Midwest. It covers flax types, yields, and European practices, plus fruit trees with variable plums and cherries. The writer shares a kitchen mishap turning into a homemade custard pie with perseverance and finish.

Roulette System Collapses Drives College Pair to Quit Forever

LAS VEGAS. Two 23 year old students Hibbs of Chillicothe Ohio and Walford of San Diego California admitted a failed roulette system after losing 200 in 24 hours. The pair had earlier won 12000 in Reno and 200 in Las Vegas before shedding the gamble. They plan to buy a boat for a Caribbean cruise and quit gambling forever.

Las Vegas Nev Hibbs Walford

Texans Seek Vets Criticism Of Their State

Madisonville Texas sidewalk cattlemen run national contest inviting out-of-state veterans trained in Texas to submit negative opinions of Texas. Winners receive a free trip to Texas to see the state in peacetime, countering harsh remarks with a cross-state hospitality effort.

Madisonville Tex Sidewalk Cattlemen's Association Sidewalk Cattlemen Texas Lone Star Los Angeles Ohio Battlefront

Porpoises Prove Bright and Playful Says McGill Study

Montreal based McGill University scientists report a ten year porpoise study showing the animals are as bright as monkeys and enjoy life as much as humans. In Marineland Florida as observers note porpoises identify dead fish, see and hear well, learn to jump for food, and select mates in a civilized way.

Montreal Canada McGill University Oceanarium Moring@Studios Marineland Fla

American Legion Auxiliary Seeks Members for 8th District Meet

Members met at Mary Pink s home with co host Eisie Hansen for the September 1 business meeting with 14 members present. Reports covered increased veteran payments and Venezuela study. membership plans target quota before the September 29 district conference in Algona. September 24 work meeting at the Legion hall. hostesses Berdina and Hivelyn Korte.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit Mary Pink Eisie Hansen Elizabeth Kennedy Lois Peterson Leona Schutter Algona Legion Hall Berdina Hivelyn Korte

Immanuel Lutheran Church Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity

Rev Wm Plant announces no divine services or Sunday School next Sunday. Congregation urged to attend Mission Rally at Good Hope. Senior Mission Band meets at 1 30 with important meeting for members. Confirmation instruction held Wednesday and Saturday at 4 30.

Ity Good Hope

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