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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1957
Page
5
Fragmentary text describes annual payments or rates in a county and farm choices over a decade, mentioning reserved land and treatment types. The readable parts do not form a coherent event or named entities suitable for a fuller summary.
Kutish forecasts total feed grain acreage about 160 million acres if farmers follow plan. Yields likely to rise in Corn Belt though western belt may cut output. sorghum and small grains lag. With over a million acres to feed grains planted, chances lean toward similar or higher feed output than last year.
The Kossuth County Extension invites all interested to an open meeting on April 10 from 1 30 to 3 30 pm at the Algona High School auditorium addressing family relations and teen pressures. Iowa State College specialist will present a chalk talk and discussion on Understanding Teenagers with Mrs Mockmore speaking later that evening to 4 H junior leaders on Understanding Our Selves.
The Titania W.S.C.S. will meet Tuesday April 10 at 2:00 pm with devotionals by Mrs Neeland and speaker Mrs Higgin. Hosts for the afternoon include Miss Florerice Reynolds Mrs Julia Reynolds Mrs Ted Dunmire and Mrs Melvin Ricks.
The Titonka community kicks off its annual Cancer Fund Drive with co-chairs Mrs Walter Haack and Mrs Harry Mehlan coordinating a house to house canvass starting Monday April 8. Solicitors will visit homes to gather donations and promote awareness for cancer prevention and treatment.
Buffalo Boys 4-H club leaders Maurice Billborough and Bill Fritz, with local banker Bill Boyken as committee chair, erect new 4-H leader signs to honor work on Improving Family and Community Living. Six additional large Welcome Signs will greet spring motorists statewide.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at Nellie and Cleo Nelson home on Monday April 1. Dean of Chicago Lorraine Peterson attended as guest. Members discussed Memorial Book Shelf updates and Memoriam additions at the public library.
Darlene Callies of Titonka placed in the top 20 in an essay contest sponsored by the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs. The essay titled The Blessings of Liberty, honors young citizens trusted with the world’s future. She will spend Wednesday April 3 at the State House as a guest of the Governor and LEWC.
The Red Cross Annual Drive for funds ended with Portland Township contributing 108.50, German 126.85, and Buffalo 128.50. Special thanks go to township chairmen Mrs Hazel Carroll, Mrs William Rode, and Burton Hanson, and to all who solicited and contributed.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Ramsey Reformed Church honors four women with life membership certificates and a $100 donation to the Board of Foreign Missions. Delegation led by Sunshine Committee chairperson presented certificates to Mrs. John A. Terms Mrs. Ben H. Meyer Mrs. Mil Mordocs and Mrs. Joe Risius during a social afternoon.
Lakota Grade School plans a school operetta In Fairy Land presented by the Lakota Grade School Students April 9 and 11 at 8 00 p m in the High School Auditorium under Miss Mary Leonard direction The large cast features many named students and roles including Fairy King Fairy Queen and numerous character parts The plot centers on two naughty children punished for cruelty to animals and granted a wish to enter Fairyland where lessons in behavior unfold.
Grant Junior team defeated Garfield 27 to 13 and St. Joe Senior team beat Grant 49 to 46 to capture the 1957 Kossuth County 4-H basketball championships. Winning and runner up teams receive 4-H record covers or gate post signs and will be listed on a county plaque. Coaches and organizers credited for smooth tournament play with special thanks to local volunteers.
4 H leaders met March 29 in Ames with the Swine Improvement Association directors to discuss pig breeding at the boar testing and swine stations. Attendees included Kuecker Kollasch Wagner and Dudding among others. The group outlined summer 4 H activities and featured a sewing demonstration by 13 leaders in a Cotton Cues show.
Buffalo Township Homemakers will gather at Mrs. Clarence Brandt's home Thursday April 11 at 2 p.m. A lesson on Dressing Chickens by Mrs. Erwin Eden and Mrs. C. Brandt plus Safety by Mrs. R. L. Krantz will be presented. Roll Call asks for My Favorite Way of Serving Chicken. All Buffalo Township Homemakers are invited.
Trudy Bess daughter of Mr and Mrs Daryl Bess was elected to the Methodist Youth Fellowship District Council on March 31 at the district rally in Algona. She is a sophomore and junior eligible for the honor and serves as vice president of the local M Y F.
A pre contest concert is set for Thursday April 4 featuring brass sextets flutes clarinets and saxophones. Performers include Sharon Rippentrop Lowell Bilsborough Nancy Tjaden Dawn Beenken Donna Beenken Richard Hench Lora Willemssen Judy Mehlap Sandra Geriner Myma Willemssen Beverly Richter and more. The schedule lists soloists quartets and trios across multiple wind and brass ensembles.
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