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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
5
A reminiscence recalls George Malthouse, a Milwaukee railroad passenger conductor, who dropped his false teeth while moving between coaches west of Ventura. He searched with section men, offered a reward, and ran ads, but never recovered the teeth. The piece meanders through reflections on periodicals, literature, and cooperation.
Titonka school reports a busy week with county teachers meetings at Algona planning coordination, a new building deadline by January, and possible county nurse and elementary supervisor roles. Girls tournament set for Burnside, drills show faster exit times and door safety notes, plus faculty briefings on fire drill procedures and a red box alert system.
The Vitonke Community Fire Company annual meeting is set for Friday evening September 28 at the fire station. Two directors will be elected for three years to succeed Art Heneh and Heiko Bruns, with one from town and one from outside, per by laws. Present directors include Reinder Krominga, Lester Eden, T. A. Dunmire, Heiko Bruns, Arthur Peterson, Art Hench, Ernst Hofmann, and C. W. Cornell assistant state fire marshal will attend and speak. luncheon will be served after the meeting.
The Board of Directors urge members to attend the annual meeting Thursday evening September 28. The meeting ends the chamber’s fiscal year and highlights progress and community projects. An evening meal at 7 o'clock and an engaging program are planned.
Cedar Rapids paper profiles Ena Rorabaugh Fort as Woman of the Week for social welfare work in Linn County. Former Wesley teacher remembered by Wesleyans as a third and fourth grade public school educator.
Stockmen can improve pastures by opening gates and grazing down the old sod. Short grazing is advised to utilize all forage and prepare a seedbed while reducing erosion risks. Farmers should test soil, apply lime in fall, and plow shallowly on contour before ground freezes. Edgar Jacobson uses highway flares to deter owls and foxes from his turkey flock.
Lavonne Graham William and Ralph R. Runkle wed August 5 in Jackson Minnesota in a quiet Danish Lutheran ceremony at 11 am. Rev. Torvick officiated. Witnesses were Beverly Evans and Mrs. T G Torvick. Lavonne, a Titonka High School 1947 graduate, will continue work as an insurance secretary in Spencer. Ralph, Spencer High School 1940 graduate, works for Crescent Electric Supply in Spencer. They will reside in Spencer.
Titonka and St John’s of Bancroft were set to play the county baseball tournament final at Bancroft on Wednesday. Titonka reached the final by beating St Cecelia’s of Algona 20 Tuesday, while Bancroft beat Ledyard 6 2. Earlier Titonka defeated Burt 5 1 in the sectional tournament, with pitcher Tjarks limiting Burt to four hits. Burt’s lone run came in the third after two were out and a sequence of hits and hit batters. The Titonka offense produced with runners in scoring position as Lupen was the Burt pitcher struck for six hits.
Twenty five new vehicles were licensed in Kossuth county last week. New owners include residents of Whittemore Algona Elmore Lone Rock Laverne Bancroft Burt Fenton Ledyard Bode and Luverne with makes such as Plymouth Chevrolet Chrysler Studebaker and Ford.
A. Koskamp, pastor, announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30 a m with Morning Worship at 10 30 a m and Evening Worship at 2 30 p m weekly meetings follow the regular schedule. The Christian Education Conference is set for Oct 5 in Alexander. Note Sunday night service starts at 7 30 rather than 8.
A four month old raccoon at Corydon is kept as a pet by four children of Mr and Mrs Artie Part ridge. The animal is described as tame as a kitten and very affable.
Ministers Albertson and Titonka Doan lead morning services marking World Wide Communion Sunday with meditation on Taking Communion with Imagination. An Overseas Relief offering supports chaplains and camp work. Intermediate MYF gathers 5:30 with potluck. Senior MYF 7:30. Fellowship study Thursdays. Young Adults meet at Herman Schutter home next Thursday.
Divine Service at 10 30 Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 Promotion Sunday in Sunday School Hawkeye Luther League federation rally at Immanuel Sunday Meet here at church 9 45 Transportation provided Introductory meeting Lutheran information Thursday evening Sept 28 at 4 Children s confirmation classes Saturday 8 45 Lubber League executive committee Tuesday 8 0 Choir rehearsal Monday 8 00 Ladies aid Wednesday Oct 4 2 00 Hostesses named Brotherhood joint meeting with Immanuel Thursday Oct 5 at Immanuel church 8 00
Four couples obtained marriage licenses in Kossuth county last week. Elmer J. Hellmann and Lucille Goche of Bancroft. Leslie Karas and Betty Robinson of Pine City Minnesota. Albert H. Missal and Margaret Knudsen of Algona. Seaver Pannkuk of Titonka and Martha Gorman of Bancroft.
Sever Pankuk of Titonka and Martha Wilhelmina Garman of Bancroft were married Tuesday evening September 19 by Rev. A Roskamp. They will reside in Gever's home in Titonka with witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Loats.
A Boy Scout gathering is set for Wednesday at 7:30 in the Methodist church basement with movies for parents and cub scouts invited. Scouts will also conduct a waste paper drive on Saturday and residents with waste paper should contact Clark Miller.
The annual fall horse show at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds in Algona is set for Sunday at 1:30 PM with rain date next Sunday October 8. Events include stock horse heats, pony races, Tennessee Walker class, sack fight, mule race, relay, and more. Riders with horses admitted free. general admission 75 cents and 25 cents for children.
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