Titonka Vote On New Electric Franchise Planned
The Titonka community plans another vote on the Interstate Power Co electric franchise on September 5 after reconciliation between investors and local businessmen. The 15 year franchise with a 5 year cancellation clause enjoys broad support and could bring a new white way before the sow starts if approved, with assurances from Interstate that funds and logistics align for early modernization. Local reflections note community strength rests on roots and cooperation as school preparations begin and Bancroft hosts the Junior Legion State baseball tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Co
Titonka
Iowa
Carl Ludwigs
Titan
Kar
Bancroft
Legion State
Legion Post
Elmore
Titonka Legion Elects Officers for 1957-58
Nine officers chosen at a Titonka American Legion special meeting include Lloyd Bartlett as commander Dwight Graham as vice commander Art Bartlett as adjutant Art Boyken as finance officer John Hamilton as historian Rev Max Goldman as chaplain and H V Andrews as post service officer The note lists surrounding fair and 4 H events with names of winners and sponsors for state fair travel funds.
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Titonka
American’ Legion
Legion -Hall
Mien
Lloyd Bartlett
Dwight Graham
Art Bartlett
Art Boyken
John Hamilton
Max’ Goldman
H V. Andrews
License changes force title proof for 1958 plates
The county treasurer requires a certificate of title for all cars to obtain 1958 license plates. Cars purchased before October 1 1953 may face delays unless they possess a title. Since January 1, every vehicle must have a clear title before plates are issued, with notices sent to drivers since 1953 and about 4000 notices mailed to local owners.
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Kossuth
Former Titonka Resident Dies Suddenly
Funeral services were held for Henry William Otto Schoenlien of Detroit Michigan at St Peters Lutheran church in Grimes. Born March 25 1903 and married in 1926 to Myntle Westenberg of Villisea he was a bacteriologist and died after illness while vacationing in northern Michigan. He is survived by his wife three children and his parents and two sisters are deceased
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonkian
Henry William Otto Schoenlien
Detroit
Michigan
Grimes
St. Peteris Lutheran Church
H. W. Schoenlien
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Titonka
Schoenken
North
Titanka
Myntle Westenberg
Villisea
Id Col
Alma
Strand of Glenwood Still Active in Rec Crews
R B Strand of Glenwood shows lifelong involvement in regional recreation crews. Though reported as having completed 0 years in the field, he remains active and connected to ongoing projects and community activities.
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R. B. Strand
Glenwood
Rsd
Special Meetings At Grace Baptist Church
The New York Gospel team from the American Seminary of the Bible in Brooklyn will hold special meetings at Grace Baptist Church starting Sunday morning at 9 45. Evening sessions follow Sunday Monday and Tuesday at 8 00 with trumpet solos songs and testimonies by Fred Spreeuwers Jack Courtney and Roger Cain. Lena DeVries, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred DeVries, is also a student at this school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Seminary of the Bible of
Brooklyn
Grace Baptist Church
Fred Spreeuwers
Jack Courthey
Roger Cain
Lena DeVries
Fred: DeVries
Fire crews answer Sunday mower blaze near Titania
The local fire department and Implement Co. responded after noon to a fire call at Titania Sunday. Walker and McDonald inadvertently started a fire on a power mower they were working on. the fire was extinguished before damage occurred, leaving only damage to the mower and no downtown damage.
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Fire Department and Implement Co
Titania
Walker
McDonald
Titonka W. C.8 to Meet Wednesday August 14
The W S C S meets Wednesday August 14 at 2 00 p m Lesson by Mrs George Bonacker and devotions by Mrs Kenneth Swan Hostesses are Mrs Robert Budlong Mrs Miller Nelson Mrs William Welhousen and Mrs Homer Downs
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W.S.C.S
George Bonacker
Kenneth Swan
Robert Budlong
Miller Nelson
William Welhousen
Ho_mer Downs
Finger Loss Report From Auto Accident
Gus Johnson of Alta suffered partial finger loss when his car slipped off a jack and the trunk door shut on his hand. This incident also involved damage to the second pinky, resulting in further injury.
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Gus. Johnson
Alta
Cattle Outlook and Local Wedding Highlight July News
Iowa State College economist Francis Kutish notes higher feedlot numbers and prospects for fats as summer runs rise, with California competition possible. The bride Nancy Lou Thompson and groom David A Honken wed July 7 at Bethany Lutheran Esora Wis with a detailed reception and names of bridal party. A Titus Titonka council votes to study an Interstate Power Company electric franchise, with changes to term length and a five year cancellation option, vote planned Sept 5.
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Kossuth Co
Francis A. Kutish
Iowa State College Farm
Kutish
Corn Belt
California
Nancy Lou Thompson
Jerry Thompson
David A. Honken
Titonica
Alvin Honken
Bethany Lutheran Church
Esorea
Wis
O. M. Kleven
Blaine Haugen
Kleven
LaCrosse
Mary Ann Kielland
Joe Fannello
Loretta Thompson
Maid of Honor
Barbara Fannello
Brederick Zitsiner
LaCross
Bestman
Ronald Nelson
Titonia
Gary Honken
Buffalo Center
Royal Thompson
Sparta
Charles Peterson
Manley
eToom
Joe Gries
Thompson
Henry Moe
Lake Mills
Helene Kruger
Milwaukee
Roger Carpenter
Chicago
Harry Honken
Ruth Olsen
Bethany Aid
Westby High School
LaCross Vocational School
Lutheran Hospital
Titanka
Korea
Schram Brothers
Clear Lake
Sth
Florence Reaser
Interstate Power Company
Interstate
Ti+tonka
Titonka
Margaret Liljedahl to be married next month
Miss Margaret Liljedahl of 1501 Evergreen Avenue Des Moines plans to wed Virgil Wagner of Thornton on September 8 The couple surface details about their families with Miss Liljedahl described as a senior and Wagner as a University of Iowa graduate student His parents are R E Liljedahl of Titonka and the late Mrs Liljedahl and Mr and Mrs Sean Wagner of Thornton.
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Margaret Liljedahl
Evergreen ‘Avenue
Des Moines
Virgil Wagner
Thornton
Miss Liljedahl
R. E. Liljedahl
Titonka
Liljedahl
Sean Wagner
Miss Liljedahe
Wagner
University of Iowa
Jr Legion Baseball Finals At Bancroft
The McKinnon Post American Legion sponsors the state Junior Legion Baseball finals at Bancroft Community Memorial Park on August 11 and 12. Cedar Rapids meets Mason City Sunday at 2 00 p m with Bancroft facing Ames at 8 00 p m. The championship is Monday at 8 00 p m. All four finalists advanced through county district and inter district tournaments and are undefeated in state play.
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McKinnon Post
American Legion
Bancroft
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Ames
American Legion Auxiliary August Meeting Highlights History and Plans
The August American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Ed Zwie fel Home saw Galena Zwiefel and Verneil Bila hostesses. The program covered the Pledge of Allegiance history, teaching methods for slow learners, and plans for Christmas doll donations to Annie Wittenmeyer home and birthday cards for Des Moines veterans. Delegates noted 39 paid members, and Iowa’s L. B. Hakes as national vice president candidate. A Kossuth County unit meeting is set for Lone Rock on August 13 at 2:00 p.m.
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Ed Zwiefel
Galena Zwiefel
Verneil Bila
Manuel
Thelma Higgins
Olle Bruns
Library of Congress
Youths Companion
United States Flag Association
United States of America
Eisenhower
83Rd Congress
Mary Oesterreicher
Annie Wittenmeyer
Garrett
Pete Haines
Denton
U.S. Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Iowa Department
L. B. Hakes
Laurens
Iowa
Kossuth County
American Legion Auxiliary
Lone Rock
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Phil
Primghar
Joe Vollik
George Brefoggie
Towa Dairymen
Iowa State Fair
L. B. Cunningham
Stalingrad
Iron Curtain
Vern. L. Schield
Waverly
Cunningham
Burt
Ed Dumstorff
Greenwood 1 Club
Jim Kain
Don Madsen
Plum Creek Club
Gerald Soderberg
Eugene Drager
Paul Henderson
Hancock County
Carl Menke
Wm. Kollasch
Greedwood Club
David Winter
Sidney ‘White
John Scuffham
Mike Kain
Plum Creek
Richard Olson
Swes Harrison
Ear
Bob Fritz
Arlen Billborough
Buffalo
Roger Alsesi
Joy Heabler
Allen Dumstorff
Greenwood
James and
Jerome Menke
Eugene Dumstorff
Gharies
Kenneth Bierstedt
Lotts
Creek
Howald Linde
Swea-Harrison
Jack Henry
Dean Dodds
Union
Saving Little Pigs
Duane
Jerry’ Heinen
Jim Vitatham
Swea City
Fainer Cooperative Creamery
Farmers Creamery
Lone Rock A
Shirley Jean Smith
George D. Smith
Harcourt
Richard Merle Peterson
Ernest
Peterson
Louis Doyle Reaver
Florence Reaver
Antoinette Elizabeth Weber
Anton Weber
Calabasas
P. Meskilie
Conoga Park
David Honken
Jr. Legion
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