Local Talent Show Awards and Entries Noted
Fifteen acts were presented with Phyllis Sachau and Bobby Van Hove earning first prize of $15.00 for a duet The Little Red School. Debbie Missal and Betky Missal placed second with a fap dante. Kim Deal of Algona won third with a vocal solo. Other performers included Mildred Ullman piano solo Dick Buffington accordion solo and the Danbarger Sisters Bancroft tap dance. Local judges chose winners and non winning groups received appearance purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis
Sachau
Bobby ‘van Hove
Debbie
Betky Missal
Clation
Dante
Kim’ Deal-of-Algona
Mildred Ullman
Dick: Buffington
Sisters of Bancroft
Sylvia Downs
Wesley
Sollo
Judy
Peterson
Buffalo
Center
Gall Jengen
Bancroft
Tip
Priscilla Shortenhaus
Falo
Mirribba
Conn Opsal
Sweat City
Kossuth County 4 H Leaders Attend State Camp and Fair Prep
Kossuth County 4 H delegates led by Roger Dreyer and Jan Clark attended the state leadership camp and will assist at the State Fair with visiting counties. Julie Nygaard earned leadership insights, and Gertrude Kahler Tom Mullins trained as health delegates. A Union Aletheans duo Madonna Erpelding Susan Nitchals promote International Aroma on Eve's Kitchen. Judy OBrien and Mrs Glen Jenkinson accompany, while Janet Thoreson Madonna Giles join the state chorus for the fair and a potential Ralyella performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Julie Nygaard
Ership
Gertrude Kahler
Tom Mullins
Kossuth County
Roger Dreyer
Jan Clark
Union Aletheans Club
Madonna Erpelding
Susan Nitchals
KQTV
Judy O’brien
Glen Jenkinson
Janet Thoreson
Madonna Giles
Ralph Walker
Family Living
Homemaker
Iowa State
Ames
Titonka to Lead Parish Centennial Parade in Fair
Titonka will represent the town in Kossuth County Centennial Fair parade on Thursday August 14 with Mayor L.W. Nath in a floatless open car. Titonka's band and Queen Faye Smith join the procession as the Chamber of Commerce organizes the float line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Kossuth
Gowa
LW. Nath
Tetonka’s
Band
Ueen
Faye
Smith
Willi
Chamber
of Commerce
Lo I'Z
Savin
Margaret Pratt
Emmetsburg
Willis Kuecker
Whittemore
Town Buys Chlorinator For Local Water Supply
The town council approved purchasing a chlorinator after larvae were found in the water supply. Chlorine was added and the system flushed to ensure disinfection while the new chlorinator connected and kept water safe going forward.
Ask Election For Conservation Board
A July 31 meeting at Bancroft Legion Club drafted plans to form a Kossuth County Conservation Board under Chapter 12 of Iowa's 56th General Assembly. Thirty voters agreed to circulate petitions to place the issue on the November General Election ballot. The board, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, would manage parks picnic areas fishing accesses and wildlife zones under a county wide conservation plan. A temporary committee was chosen to circulate petitions to meet the voter threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft Legion Club
Kossuth County Conservation Board
General Assembly
Iowa
Kossuth County
Board of Supervisors
Kossuth
Election Officers Urge Attendance at Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the members chamber of commerce is set for Monday evening with public attendees invited. All members urged to attend and select a candidate for the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Anes
Titonka to vote on natural gas franchise
The Titonka town council plans a special election on September 22 to decide if residents want North Central Public Service Co. of Algona to distribute natural gas. The Kandona Keokuk Chamber urged council action. approval does not guarantee immediate gas service. More details to come in next week's Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoa
Titonkta
Grant
North” Central ‘Public Service ,Co
Algona. A. Ga
Titonka
Ketonka
Union Slough Digest boosts refuge recreation upgrades
Harold H. Burgess reports Bancroft hired equipment and sand to improve Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge swimming area in July 2026 while Burt specialists laid concrete foundations for new fireplaces. He notes ongoing littering speeding parking and calls for signs enforcement and barricades. Public use should follow safety and courtesy rules including speed limits no littering and leash rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Burt
Ares
Farm Shorts and Local Ag News from Dean L. Barnes
County Extension Director Dean L. Barnes reports Iowa certified seed oat growers list shows a strong supply of certified Minhafer oats, with Minnesota seed imports noted. The 1958 U.S. calf crop is forecast near 40.8 million, down from 42.6 million in 1954, likely lifting cattle prices. Titanka Indian Day celebration deemed a major success. Titania community praised. A forecasted feed grain carryover for 1958 is 25 percent higher than 1957, cautioning readers about rising prices and aggressive salesmen in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
U.S
U. S
4 H Girls Fair Adds Bake Sale to Agenda at Algona
County 4 H Fair in Algona will host a Country Kitchen bake sale after judging, with milk and coffee, plus exhibits and demonstrations from 16 clubs. Judges include Mrs. Dan McArthur and Mrs. Clair Heins. Events run 1 30 to 6 00 p m with booths, exhibits, and parade engagements through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Dan. McArthur
Clair Heins
Mason City
Heifners Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary
The Lewis Heifners marked their 30th wedding anniversary on Saturday night at Fellowship Hall in the Methodist Church. About 50 guests attended with decorations by Mrs. John Isebrand and served by Gracie Heifner, Mrs. Simon Ricks, Mrs. Wm. Huisman, Mrs. Al Boelkes, and Mrs. Neelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Heifners
Fellowship Hall
Methodist’ Church
John Isebrand
Gracie Heifner
Simon Ricks
Wm. Huisman
al Boelkes
Neelan
Leland Schroeder
Lake Mills
Henry E. Carolus
Des Moines
Joseph R. Harlan
Vincent Heifner
Buffalo Center
Pat McGuire
State Rural
Burt
George Thompson
Ledyard
Joyce Isebrand
Algona
Edward Brady Drowns In Gravel Pit Near Crystal Lake
Edward Brady 23 drowned Sunday evening at a gravel pit east of Crystal Lake while swimming with friends at about 7 30. He was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jim Brady of a farm near Woden and worked for John Van Nice Construction Co on a storage elevator in Woden. He is survived by his parents a brother Roger in the U S Navy in Japan and a sister Mary at home. Funeral plans were incomplete awaiting word from Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brady
Crystal Lake
Edward
Jim Brady
Woden
John van Nice Construction Co
Roger
U. S. Navy
Japan
Mary
Funeral Services For Dr Sartor Friday
Dr Pierre Sartor a longtime Titania resident died August 5 at Good Samaritan Home Alagon. Body at Swan Funeral Home to 6 pm Thursday Rosaries at Swan 8 pm Wednesday and St Josephs 6 pm Thursday Final rites at St Josephs Church Wesley 9 am Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Sartor
Titania
Good Samaritan
Algong
Swan Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Church
Wesley
Swan's
St. Joseph's
St. Joseph's Church
Old Timers Sought For Kossuth County Fair Observances
The Kossuth County American Legion Auxiliary meets August 12 at 2 p.m. in Titonka Consolidated School Lunch Room with Mary Oesterreicher presiding. Swea City reports on the Des Moines convention as unit hosts. Centennial Fair plans seek oldest resident recognitions and attendance records, featuring horse and stock shows, pig car auto races, Marlo Shows, and a parade on Centennial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
American Legion Auxiliary
Titonka Consolidated
Sharp
Mary Oesterreicher
Phyliss Carr
Algona
Fern Petersen
Swea City
Des Moines
Cantla Cooper
Lloyd Bartlett
Ed Zwiefel
Pete Haines
Orlo Zwiefel
Isle
America
Ben Garret
Saddie Denton
Glenwood
USVA
Kossuth County
Titonka
Atteng
Louis Bartlett
Bancroft to host state finals of Junior Legion Tourney
Bancroft Community Memorial Park will host the Junior Legion Baseball state finals on Sunday and Monday August 10 and 11. Clinton faces Keokuk at 2:00 pm Sunday, Bancroft plays Highland Park Des Moines at 8:00 pm. Finals follow Monday at 8:00 pm. Four entrants qualified through district eliminations and are undefeated in state play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Memorial Park
Clinton
Keokuk
Highland Park
Des Moines
Open House for Bill Murray Draws Community Support
A large turnout attended a Saturday open house at the Clarke Miller home from 2 to 4 p.m. for Bill Murray and his son John. Murray, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, spoke about 15 minutes and mingled with guests, taking time off from Governor's Day at Clear Lake to meet Titonka residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Miller
Bill Murray
John
Murray
Clear Lake
Titonka
Methodist Youth Attend Camp Quest at Spirit Lake
The Algona District Camp Quest Intermediate Youth Camp at The Methodist Camp Spirit Lake runs the week of July 2026. Titonka and Doan youths with counselors and Rev M E Goldman served as director leading worship and discussion on Stewards In Gods World. Morning watch and evening vespers accompanied daily sessions with groups on Missions Recreation Temperance Music and Worship. Qs were awarded to 188 first year campers 93 second year and 19 third year campers. Freshman Camp is set for August 10 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Algona District
Camp Quest
Spirit Lake
Towa
Titonka
Linda, Hanson
Kathledén Eden
Diane Gartner
Judy DeBoer
Terry Nelson
Bruce Akkerman
Roger Gerdis
Regie Schutter
Doan
Janet Cunningham
Janet Buffington
Rachel Carlson
Larry Stratton
Dick Buffington
Monte Hammond
Roy Hutchison
Trudy Bess
Virginia Swan
Titania
M. E. Goldman
Tabernacle
Trevor Baskerville
Garner
Lake Front
Legion to Elect Officers Tonight at Titanka Post
The Titanka Post American Legion holds its regular meeting Thursday August 7 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall. Annual officer elections are planned and Korean veterans can get help filling Korean bonus applications after the meeting with free watermelon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Titanka Post
The
American Legion
American Legion Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary K. Staudtrom
Gare
Betivides
Conservation Board
Union Slough Digest
Harold H. Burgess
U.S. Fish’ and Wildlife “Service
Farm Shorts
Dean L. Barnes
Fyepee
Fee Sree
Britt
Good Hope el
Immanuel
Panini
Reformed
Good Hope
Ramsey
Dr. Sartor
County Fair Board
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