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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1954

Page

3

Titonka School Week Recap Highlights Grades Kindergarten to Fourth

The Pad contains a week summary from Titonka School with notes on Kindergarten starting 48 pupils, first days, rest on rugs, surprises for mothers, and morning wakeups. Second grade lists 23 pupils including Roger Akkerman and Nicky Alexander with Miss Gorman, plus bird science projects, nests, and new bulletin boards. Fourth grade has 38 pupils, 18 girls and 18 boys, with routine adjustments and page continuation.

Miss Brown Mgr. Multauf Tommy Higgins Miss Gorman Roger Akkerman Nicky Alexander Charlene Asa Jerann Bess Lennice Bilsborough Audrey Boerkes Joan Keith Carolyn Engelhbart David Isebrand Michael Isebrand Bruce Kitzinger Linda Krantz Janice Larsen Leanne Largen Arthur Mayland Ward Mehlan Gregory Miller Diane Moore James Nothwehr Darrel Parcel Judy Rippentrop Alfred Ra Catherine Stecker David Spear Miss Dontje

Woden Presbyterian Church Mission Festival Sunday

The congregation held its annual Mission Festival with morning sermons by Rev. Simon F. Wenger on Paul the Witness and evening preaching by Rev. Siemsen on Prepare Ye the Way. The event featured choir performances, scripture readings, and suppers, drawing a large attendance and visitors from nearby communities.

Woden Siemsen Eva Wenger Kathleen Wood Dale Rittenhouse

Children’s Society Drive Under Way in Kossuth County

The annual drive for the Iowa Children’s Home Society is under way in Kossuth County with a dessert function hosted by Mrs. A. Schissel in Lakota. Grace Giddens presented agency work while local chairmen were named for towns and townships. The drive runs Sept. 9 to Sept. 24. The society, in its 66th year, serves neglected and emotionally troubled children, placing many in foster care and operating a receiving home.

Children's Home Society Kossuth A. ©. Schissel Lakota Grace Giddens ICHS John S. Rippentrop Buffalo Center North Kossuth County Buffalo Two Clarence Brandt Raymond Krantz Titonka John Stott German Abbe Winter Greenwood M. P. Bernhard Bancroft H. V. Clark Harrison Harold Krantz Hebron Adrien Hauskens Ledyard Ruth Lenz Fred Dutton W. E. Ley Portland John Carrolls Ramsey Albert Harms Seneca Woodrow Kracht Iowa Children’s Home Society Iowa Iowa Children's Home Society Child Welfare League of America

Wesley Lady's Brother Dies in Minnesota

Peter Wirth, 69, of Story City died Wednesday at his daughter’s home in Gibbons Minnesota from a heart attack. He was a brother of Mrs Ed Hildman Mrs Sophia Hildman and Mrs Theresa Foertsch of Wesley.

Wesley Peter Wirth Story City Jetf Thorson

Titonka Lions Club Banquet for School Teachers

The Titonka Lions Club decided to banquet the school teachers at the October meeting held in the school lunch room. A committee of K. W. Swan, W. P. Truesdell, Louis Bartlett and R. L. Krantz will arrange details. The club also plans its annual pheasant dinner in November.

Tilonky Signs Club K. W. Swan W. P. Truesdell Louis Bartlett R. L. Krantz Sylvan Thiesse Qlouis Bartlett Black Hills

Veteran Reunion At Polit Know Faces Many Families

Mr and Mrs Gene Krominga attended a veterans reunion at Polit Know on Sunday with numerous families from Laurens Nora Springs Ana mosa Rudd Whittemore Milford Sonia Mallard Humboldt and Ellsworth. The group served in Co B 62nd Infantry Battalion at Camp Walters Texas in 1944 and planned to meet again next September.

Vilot Knob Gene Krominga Polit Know Lavern Tandgraf Laurens Dale Moltie Nora Springs Lester Haussman Anamosa Arnold Miller Rudd Ooville Lauck Whittemore Earl Marley Milford Louis Link Sonia Gene Laws Mallard Mervin Lowe Humboldt Merle Marcus Ellsworth Co. B 62Rd Infantry Camp Wolters Texas

Alvin Meyer Corwith Weds Davenport Girl

Arlene Kiehbaum of Oconomowoc Wisconsin became the bride of Dr. Alvin E. Meyer of Corwith in a 3 PM doubleRing ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Davenport. Rev Miller officiated. The couple will reside in St Louis as the groom pursues further study at Logan College.

Alvin Meyer Corwith Davenpore Arlene Kiehbaum Clara. Kiehbaum Woe Wis Alvin E. Meyer Frank Meyer St. Paul's Lutheran Church Davenport Miller Wilbur Meyer Wilbur A. Meyer Johny Hartmans Palmer School of Chiropractic Deiro Conservatory New York City Palmer School St. Louis Logan College

Funeral services held for Heiko Adams in Buffalo Center

Heiko Adams, 75, father of Mrs. George Ricks of Titonka, died Sept. 9 at his Buffalo Center home after a lingering illness. Services were at Winter Funeral Home at 1:30 and First Baptist Church at 2:00 with Rev. W. G. Gerthe presiding. Burial in Graceland Cemetery. He leaves a widow, three daughters and one son, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, nine sisters and two brothers.

George Ricks Buffalo Center Heiko Adams First Baptist Church W. G. Gerthe Graceland Cemetery

Titonka Farm Fire Co annual meeting announced

Titonka Farm Fire Co will hold its annual meeting at the fire station on Tuesday evening, September 28. The session will include annual reports, elections, moviles and refreshments, and all members are invited.

Titonka Farm Fire CO

P T A Reception For Teachers On Monday Evening

The Thonka Consolidated School faculty and spouses are invited to a P T A reception in the gymnasium on Monday September 20 at eight o clock. A program is planned under Mrs Robert Bolenus with committees for publicity hospitality and membership among others.

Thonka Consolidated School Robert Bolenus Othe Edw. Brandt Chas, Reed Karl Kraus Lester Callies Art Rode C. R. Krantz Glenn Miller J. L. Intermill

Amesbury reassigned to Fort Campbell Army unit

Private William E. Amesbury son of Mrs Maree Krantz of Titonka Iowa has been reassigned to the communications section of the 407th Engineers Battalion at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He serves as field wireman after basic training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and communications training at Fort Sill Oklahoma.

Bill Amesbury Fort Campbell William E. Amesbury Maree Krantz Titonka Iowa 407Th Engineers Battalion Kentucky Titanka Town State College Ames Camp Chafee Arkansas Fort Sill Oklahoma

Buffalo Homemakers Tea at Schroeder Home

Buffalo Township Homemakers will hold a tea Friday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Leland Schroeder's home with co hostess Mrs. Erwin Eden and county vice chairman Mrs. Chas. Nygaard attending. Mrs. Robert Lang will give a lesson on schools and Mrs. B. H. Schwerin will teach centerpiece arrangements. Mrs. Erwin Eden, city chairman, invites interested homemakers to attend.

Buffalo Homemakers Schroeder Buffalo Township Leland Schroeder Erwin Eden Chas. Nygaard Robert Lang Jesson B. H. Schwerin

Good Hope Lutheran church announcements

Pastor B H Schwerin leads Sunday School Bible class at 9 am and service at 10 am with an evening service at 8 pm. Mission Festival at Woden. Sept 15 junior choir 7 pm senior choir 8. Sept 20 Area Brotherhood chorus rehearsal at Immanuel 8 pm. Sept 21 Women’s Missionary Society 8 pm led by Mrs B H Schwerin. Devo tions by Mrs Frank Fisher. Life membership to Etta Stecker. Hostesses Mrs Virgil Miller and Mrs Wm Nothwehr. Luther League Hayride to Lakota at 8 pm.

Good Hope Lutheran B. H. Schwerin Woden Pam Area Brotherhood Chorus Immanuel Women's Missionary Society Frank Fisher

Titonka Beats Renwick 19-0 in Opener

Titonka opened the 1954 football season with a 19-0 victory over Renwick on Renwick field. Key plays featured Sid Buffington and Martin Norland scoring, with Dave Buffington contributing a TD and Norland adding the extra point. No major injuries. first home game is next Friday against Thompson.

Titonkat Tadany Renwick Titanka Red Raiders Tyke Dave B Sid Buffington Indians Martin Norland Dave Buffington Bob Kinseth Sid Norland Sid “B Dennis Krominga Titonka Renwick Q Keith Barrett Merlyn Bartlett Keith Bartett Gary Smith Walt Smith Lynn Struthers Keity van Hove Kent Rippentrop Titania Irenwick Tyke Ren

Buffalo 4-H Boys Meet at Stewart Home

The Buffalo 4-H deb club held a meeting at David Stewart’s home. President Mike Nelson called the meeting to order. Minutes were read and approved, treasurer’s report given, and a motion to thank the Tipton Chamber of Commerce for buying the old baby bees was adopted. Officers elected: President Mike Nelson, vice president David Stewart, secretary-treasurer Bobby Fritz, reporter Arlen Bilsborough, historian Roger Reibsansien. Adjournment followed with lunch. ribbons from the county fair awarded to members for pigs, sheep, chickens, and other entries, with multiple blue, red, and white ribbons listed for participants.

Buffalo Boys David Slowart Mike Nelson Titonia Chamber of Commerce David Stewart Bobby Fritu Arlen Bileboroaugh Roger Reibsanien Bobby Fritz Bobby Harms Uarlon Harms Gerald Harms Harold Harms Lowell Bilsborough

Hauptlys of Woden Enjoy a North Dakota Trip

Mr and Mrs Wm Hauptly of Woden spent a week with relatives and sightseeing. They visited Longworths near Beardsley and Talley then toured eastern Canada, rode a bus through the Garrison Dam area at Riverdale North Dakota and noted plans to buy more acres for the dam. They stayed with Casper Weigand in Slayton and with Wm Weigart and Nick Heesch in Titonka. The trip included a Canada tour and a stop to view the dam under construction.

WM. Hauptlys Woden Wm. Hauptly Beardsley Minn Big Stone S. Dak George ‘Longworth Lauren Longworth Clifford Longworth George Longworth Hauptly Casper Weigand Slayton Weigand

Julie McDonald Joins Drake Orientation Council

Julie McDonald of Titanica and Mr and Mrs Walker McDonald returns to Drake University Des Moines as part of 83 upperclassmen and women serving as orientation counselors to new students Each counselor mentors 10 to 12 freshmen helping them learn campus traditions adjust schedules and meet advisers Drake orientation week is the week of Sept 20 with classes starting Sept 27 McDonald is a liberal arts major pursuing British studies

Julie McDonald Drake University Des Moines Titanica Walker McDonald Drake McDonald College of Liberal Arts

Titonka and Doan Church Activities Announced

Methodist church notices list Titonka and Doan events including Sunday school and morning worship, Senior MYF gathering Sunday night at Titonka, Doan chicken supper Tuesday Sept 29 starting at 5, Doan MYF at church Wednesday Sept 22 at 8, WSCS at Mildred Larsen home Thursday Oct 2, Titonka circles meeting Wednesday Sept 22.

Methodist Church J. E. Albertson Titonka Doan Chicker Doan Dean Wscs Mildred Larsen Titonia Circles

Titonka Chamber to Elect New Board at Sep 23 Meeting

The Titonka Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting on Thursday evening September 23 at the J R Schutter implement store. Seven new directors will be elected, replacing the present board including Schutter president and Boyken secretary, with by law urging no reappointment. a turkey supper will be served and Indian Day parades movies shown. committee members J R Schuver, Boyken, and Kran to arrange next year’s events. attendance urged for all community members.

Titonka Chamber of Commerce J. R. Schutter Implement Schutter Louchy Bartlett Edward Boyken Frank Fisher Sophus Nelson Clarence Akkerman LC. Heifner Klein Amusement Co. Wn J. R. Schuver Edgward Boyken C. O R. Kran

Immanuel Lutnewan H A Dlers Mission Festival Event

Worship service at 8 30 a m Sunday School at 2 30 a m no Bible class pastor and wife plan to leave after the service to Wilmar near Allison Town for the seventh anniversary founding of the congregation he served as preacher 127 1937 2 00 p m asked to preach at 2 15 Saturday Sept 18 junior Mission Band meets Saturday Sept 1x at 30 pan confirmation instruction Sunday Sept 1 Mission Festival at Woden Lutheran Church services in morning and evening Our congregation is joyfully expanding

Immanuel Lutnewan H. A. Dlers Wilmar Allison Prister Woden Lutheran

Methodist WSCS Circles Meet On September Twenty Second

The WSCS circles of the Methodist church will meet on Wednesday September 22 at listed homes. The Esther circle hosts at Leo Richert’s residence with co hostess Mrs Ernest Hansen. Devotions by Mildred Eden and lesson by Mrs Sophus Nelson. The Martha circle gathers at Ekdon Atti’s home with co-hostess Mrs Jennie Whilen. Devotions by Emily Larsen and lesson by Trudy Budlong. The Naomi circle meets at Lester Eden’s home with co hostess Mrs Allen Eden. Julia Reynolds gives devotions and Florence Reynolds teaches the lesson.

WSCS Wlbnes Esther Leo Richert Ernest Hansen Mildred Eden Sophus Nelson Martha Ekdon Atti Jennie Whilen Emily Larsen Lesson Trudy Budlong Naomi Lester Eden Allen Eden Julia Reynolds Iesson Florence Reynolds

Woden Church Schedules and Synodical Meeting Notice

Woden Presbyterian Church Simon Fred Wenger Pastor announces Sunday School at 9 30 Worship at 10 80 with Showers of Blessing. Ladies aunt society chair meeting Wednesday at 12 30 with Abs Henry Albers of Brit. The Synodical meets at Craigu on Sept 14 and 1h.

Simon Fred Wenger Ladies Aunt Society Abs Henry Albers Brit Craigu

Titonka Saddle Club Show Set For Next Sunday

Tonka Saddle Club schedules a calf riding and decorating show at the local arena next Sunday afternoon starting at 2 30. Prizes for clean ing contests and refreshment stands on the grounds. At Lake City, Mr and Mrs Leet Peebles marked their 168th wedding anniversary with residents noting long local ties.

Titonka Saddle Club Tonka Saddle Club Lake City Leet Peebles Fife

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Titonka School Children’s Society Wesley Lady Minnesota Titonka Lions Club Nanyyrl Nelson Nanyil Nelson Methodist Hospital Nelson Martin Harms Harms Wanyil P.T.A Buffalo Stewart Home Titonka Chamber Commerce Woden Presbyterian Church
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