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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1945

Page

5

Titonka School Week Highlights And Scores

Titonka lost the fall baseball opener to Woden 6 to 4 as Warren and errors powered Wollen. The week outlines upcoming sectional tournament play and varied classes from English to economics, biology, typing, and eighth and seventh grade activities with several students earning 100s.

Wollen Titonka Wodlen Wesley Woden Bancroft Beowuilf Anna Joan Frances Catherine

Enrollment in Wesley Parochial and Public School

Wesley Parochial School reports 128 pupils with 21 beginners this year. Wesley Public School lists 63 high school students: 14 seniors, 10 juniors, 16 sophomores, 23 freshmen. Miss Dorothy Shauber of Waverly teaches grades six to eight with 10 pupils. Mrs G L Olson teaches grades one to four with 14 pupils including four beginners.

Whsley Dorothy Shauer Waverly Mra. G. L. Olson

Supt Swanson Guest Speaker at Federated Club

The Titanica Federated club enjoyed a buffet supper at Mrs. Edward Sathoff's home Tuesday evening of last week with assistants Mrs. Chas Reed Mrs. John Stott and Novella Beter. Supt E R Swanson spoke on The School and the Community. Piano duets by Delores Lady and Ray Callies. Abundantly We Live is the year’s sab topic. Club officers listed: president Mrs Maurice Shell vice president Mrs Edward Sathoff secretary Mrs Kenneth Swan treasurer Mrs Chas Beed.

Titanica Federated Club Edward Sathoff Chas Reed John Stott Novella Beter E. R. Swanson Delores Lady Ray Callies Maurice Shell Mra Edward ‘Sathoff Kenneth Swan Chas, Beed

Maurice Graham Europe to Florida by Air Service

Maurice Graham arrives in the United States from Europe as part of the Green Project to move 30,000 returnees monthly from Europe to Miami Army Air Field. Veterans from the troop carrier command pilot and crew these flights. Within 24 hours of arrival the men depart by rail to Camp Blanding Florida then proceed to a reception center aiding furlough or discharge procedures.

Miami Air ‘Transport Caribbean Divisio Europe Miami Army Air Field Titanica Maurice Graham U. S Troop Carrier Command Camp Blanding Fla

Services Held for Jacob Hanson 69 in Iowa and South Dakota

Jacob Hanson 69 died Sunday night September 9 near Belle Fourche South Dakota after a life spent in Iowa South Dakota and the Dakotas. He was born January 20 1876 in Jutland Denmark and came with his family to the United States in 1880 living near Randall Iowa and later Titonka Kos suth county. He taught rural schools in Iowa and South Dakota and took a government claim near Belle Fourche in 1910 where he resided most of his life. He leaves two brothers Carl and Julius of Wesley one sister Minnie Nelson of Woodburn Oregon and many relatives. Services were held at the Julius Hanson home and Wesley Methodist church with Rev W L Patterson of Titonka in charge. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery Wesley.

Jacob Hanon Andrews Christina Hanson Jutland Denmark Randall Iowa Hamilton County Kossuth County Titonka Valparaiso Indiana College Iowa State Colllege Icena South Dakota Belle Fourche Hiss H. M N. &. Hanson Carl and Julius Wesley Minnie Soren Nelson Woodburn Oregon Julius Hanson Wesley Methodist Church W. L. Patterson Titonia Lawrence Hanson George Aldrich Theron Hanson Amos Lease John Paulson Howard Hanson Clear Wake Andrew and Burton Hanson Priest Nelson Kanawha Sophus Nelson Evergreen Cemetery

Service Men To Hunt And Fish Without License

The State Conservation Commission informs officers and agencies that, pending an AG opinion, all service men may hunt and fish without a license in Iowa. Residents and non residents retain the privilege, after earlier plans to end it post VJ Day. Postwar revenue from licenses is expected to rise by $100,000 yearly to fund fishing and hunting improvements.

State Conservation Commission State Attorney General's Office Iowa Truman Attorney General’s 50Th General Assembly Congress Fish and Game Department Pearl Harbor

Wool Pieces Needed by Service Women Unit Meeting Friday

The United Service Women will hold a work meeting Friday evening at the Legion rooms. They urge wool pieces and offer two contacts Mrs. Stockwell and president Mrs. Al Young. The unit is asked to meet a monthly quota of 10 pairs slippers, 50 wash cloths, and 100 handkerchiefs 16 to 18 inches square. Wash cloths and handkerchiefs may reuse material. contributions of $5 were sent to veterans hospitals in Knoxville and Des Moines in memory of Johann Tapper and Harold Breen.

United Service Women Legion Rooms Stockwell al Young Legion Veterans Hospital of Knoxville Veterans Hospital Des Moines Johann Tapper Harold Breen

Valley Victory Ribbons At County Fair Show

Valley Victory wins blue ribbons at the county fair for closet accessories and record books. Participants include Troyce Bruns Betty Ann Sonnenberg Velida Bruns Lena DeVries Harriet Boeckholdt and Marvella Bruns. The club also earns a red ribbon for their program book.

Valley Victory Troyce Bruns Betty Ann Sonnenberg Mervella Brung Arlene Helmers Harriet Boeckholdt Veliaal Bruns Velida Bruns Leng DeVries Lena DeVries Marvella Bruns Betty Ann Sonnemnberg Bugs

Methodist church notes and conference date at Hasterville

Sunday school at 10 with morning worship at 11. Midweek choir practice Wednesday at 8. September 18 North West Iowa Conference at Hasterville. Mrs George H Johnson delegate and Miss Florence Reynolds alternate delegate. Titonia and Titanica churches express thanks for gifts and support for missions in memory of Mrs C D Hannen.

Methodist Church W. L. Patterson North West Iowa Hasterville George H. Johnson Our Dean Church Florence Reynolds Titanica Estherville Doan Hansen Titonia

Lions Welcome Budlong Pink Veterans At Club Meet

Bob Budlong and Bob Pink, recently returned from European service, were guests at the Lions Club last Thursday at the Legion rooms after luncheon at Bartlett Cafe. Budlong, who landed at Normandy after the beachhead was established, has reports of awards and three battle stars. Pink helped the postwar clearing of towns and resistance pockets. Supt. Swanson also spoke on the town’s progressiveness and community.

Bob Budlong Bob Pink Lions Club Legion Rooms Bartlett Cafe Normandy Germany Supt. Swanson

Duck Season Opens Thursday With 1945 Limits

The 1945 duck season begins 30 minutes before sunrise on September 20 and ends at sunset December 8. The bag limit is 10 with a possession limit of 20 after day one, wood ducks limited to one. Opening day locals see many ducks and early migrants, bluewing teal prominent. later flights expected by Ducks Unlimited and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Ducks Unlimited U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Ernest Sachau Home After Many Months Service

Pfc Ernest Sachau, son of Mr and Mrs John Sachau, of the 346th Infantry Regt 87th Division, returns home under the Army redeployment system after 3 years 5 months in Pacific and European theaters. He served from April 5 1942 to Aug 28 1945, with overseas service medals and five service bars.

Ernest Sachau John Sachau 346Th Inf. Regt 87Th Aleutians States U. S Ft. Sheridan, Ill 846Th Inf

Divine Worship and Classes at Good Hope Lutheran

The Good Hope Lutheran Church led by Pastor Alfred Mardoff schedules Divine Worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m. A German language Holy Communion service is set for Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Announcements for the service are accepted Friday. Choir rehearsal is Friday evening at 8:00. Confirmation classes meet Saturday morning at 8:00.

Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church Alfred Mardoff

Ramsey Reformed Church Service Schedule and Meetings

Pastor F Snuttser leads morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday school at 9 30 with a sermon on Joseph's Testimony to God's Providence Evening worship follows at 7 30 in the Young People's Society Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 1 30 Missionary Union conference October at Meservey Reformed Church Weekly Sunday school teachers and officers meeting Monday September 24 Psalm 107 8 quotes praise for God's goodness to the children of men.

Ramsey Reformed Church F. Snuttser Joseph Young People’s Society Ladies Aid Society Women's Missionary Union Meservey

Letter From Tokyo Bay Describes Postwar Arrival

Roger Larson, son of Louis and Grace Larson, writes from Tokyo Bay Aug 30 1946 describing his voyage from San Pedro to Pearl Harbor Eniwetok Guam Ulithi Okinawa Leyte Sagami Bay and Tokyo Bay. He notes surrender events ships and submarines in view and reports disembarking troops with Higgins boats and observing Mt Fujiyama and a damaged battleship.

Roger Larson Louis Larson Mason City Tokyo Bay Howard French Grace Howard Iowa San Pedro Seattle Pearl Harbor Honolulu Hawaii Eniwetok Guam Ulithi Carolinas Bhis Place Okinawa Hven Ellen Leyte Japan 3Rd Fleet Huiwetok Rendevous Sagami Bay Mt. Fujiyama Naval Base Hare States

S P Workers Club Meets at Legion Hall News

The S P Workers Club met at the Legion Hall Tuesday September 11 with Joan Johnson as chair. New member Joann Hagen welcomed. Glenda and Lavonnél McColley noted as color bearer and chaplain. Members planned carpet rag drive for October and celebrated a birthday gathering with cake and drinks. Next meeting October 9 hosted by Delores Isebrand and Wanda Nelson. Members to sell margarine notes September 29 for the United Service Women of America.

S. P. Workers Club Legion Hall Joan Johnson Glenda McColley Lavonnél McColley Joann Hagen Snow Clark Delores Isebrand Wanyrl Nelson United Service Women of America

Veterans group to open office in Algona soon

The Veterans Administration will open a veterans contact office in Algona to assist local veterans in securing Congress granted benefits. General Omar N. Bradley announces broader plans to establish offices in multiple Iowa towns and to deploy traveling representatives to reach underserved areas.

Veterans Group Algona The Veterans Administration Congress Omar N. Bradley Veteran's Affairs Denison Ames Atlantic Shenandoah Centerville Gimshell Creston Oskaloosa Cherokee Sheldon Spencer Clinton Decorah Oclwein Iowa City Keokuk Muscatine

Lakota Boy Suffering From Infantile Paralysis

Larry Stickler, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Don Stickler, was taken to Blank's Memorial hospital in Des Moines Thursday with infantile paralysis. He is in seventh grade. School closed Thursday and Friday. Latest reports say it is a light case and he will not be crippled.

Larry Stickler Don Stickler Blank’s Memorial Hospital Des Moines Larry

Lakota Doctor Moves Practice to Nashua

Dr. W. P. Pelz, Lakota physician for three years, has bought the Nashua office equipment of the late J. McDonnell who died in July. He will relocate to Nashua, buying a residence there and leaving Lakota without a local doctor.

W. P. Pelz J. McDonnell Nashua Pelz Lakota

End of Storyletter from Rog to Friends

In a closing letter Rog asks about Russo’s return to the States and Jean’s release, noting Russo may have enough points to get out and that medical personnel are not being released yet. He doubts how long he will be away and asks to pass greetings to Russ and Jean, hoping to see friends soon.

Russo Jean Jegn

Edward F Brandt Awarded Bronze Star Medal

Master Sergeant Edward F Brandt of the 131st Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion receives the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in the European theater from January 16 1945 to February 25 1945. His work as Chief Clerk aided rapid division reequipping after the Ardennes, enabling a strong advance into Germany. Entered service from Iowa. citation signed by Brigadier General Thomas G Harrold.

Edward F Brandt Chrie Brandt Edward 9Th Armored Division Brandt Edward F. Brandt 131st Armored Ordnance Maintenance _Battalion APO U.S. Army 8Rd United States Army Edward Brandt Hoandauartare Germany Iowa Thomas G. Harrold U. S. Army

Slough Removes Rough Fish From Slough

Algona Kay Setchell conservation officer and Milford Smith, Union Slough refuge manager, led removal of rough fish from the slough to protect spring spawn and vegetation for migratory waterfowl. Since Aug 25, 14 tons were taken and given to PW camps in Algona and Wells, Fairmont, Eldora, and Storm Lake. last year 22,500 pounds were removed. Northern pike and crappies increased from four years ago, ring perch appeared in small numbers, and fishing for northern pike and bullhead was excellent this season.

Algona Kay Setchell Milford Smith Union Slough Wells Fairmont Minn Eldora Storm Lake

For Sale Roan Shorthorn Bull Ten Months Old

Roan Shorthorn bull ten months old offered by Telko Stecker. Also listed is a Ford Tractor model F20 with cultivator in perfect shape from W E Ley of Lakota Iowa.

Telko Stecker W. E. Ley Lakota Towa Atu

Also Mentioned on This Page

Titonka School Larry Boyken Dean Kuchenreuther Nanyyl Nelson Sathofi Misa Miller Wesley Parochial Federated Club Florida AIR Service Jacob Hanson Brother’s Home Budlong Pink S.P. WORKERS _ CLUB Methodist
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