Reckless driving sparks call for action in Titanka
A letter to Phil voices concern over late night reckless driving in Titanka endangering pedestrians and motorists. Residents urge deputized patrols, stricter enforcement, and on the spot arrests, noting prior convictions failed to curb the issue.
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Phil
Titanka
Titonia
Kossuth
Iowa
Minnesota
Yellowstone National Park
Badlands
Black Hills
South Dakota
Devils Tower
Big Horn Mountains
Yellowstone
Park
Margaret McDonald to Graduate at Town Methodist School of Nursing
Miss Margaret McDonald daughter of Mrs Walker McDonald will be among 61 seniors receiving nursing degrees at a commencement 8:00 p m Friday August 16 in First Methodist Church. Eugene E Garbee Upper Iowa University president will give the address J Orval Clark hospital president will confer diplomas. Margaret Denniston will present the class. Nightingale pledge and lamps mark the ceremony. A reception follows in the church hall. Baccalaureate services are August 11 at Grace Methodist Des Moines. Margaret a 1960 Titonka high graduate plans Drake study this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McDonald
Walker McDonald
Town Methodist School of Nursing
First Methodist Church
Eugene E. Garbee
Upper Iowa University
J. Orval Clark
Margaret Denniston
Church Fellowship Hall
Grace Methodist Church
Des Moines
Margaret
Titonka Consolidated High School
Drake
Titonka School News Plans for Soon Start and German Elective
Titonka schools prepare to start in under three weeks with two key hires still needed for High School Principal and sixth grade. Kindergarten conferences set for Tuesday August 22 with mailed appointment schedules. Parents urged to register any unregistered kindergarten children. German language offered as an elective to sophomores juniors and seniors. Interested students to mail name and class designation to Mr Neighbours. Bus routes to be determined with a district bulletin forthcoming. James L Neighbours Superintendent.
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Neighbours
James L. Neighbours
Norland and Smidt Complete Two Weeks Active Duty
A2 c Martin Norland and Airman Gary Smidt completed two weeks of active duty as of August 4, 1963 with the 9539th Air Force Reserve Recovery Squadron at Mason City Municipal Airport. The unit trains in communications maintenance decontamination fire fighting and airfield operations. Also notes visits by local residents to friends and relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Norland
Gary Smidh
9539Th Air Force Reserve
Mason City
9589Th Afrrs
9539Th Afrrs
Campground Crowding Pushes Families Toward Smaller Sites
In a prior note the writer observes larger camp grounds crowded like a packed gym and reports success locating smaller sites. They urge readers to take a brief break, return refreshed, and start the week with renewed energy. They also encourage attending church this Sunday to begin the week positively.
Co Board of Education To Elect Two Members
Kossuth County Board of Education will elect two members at the regular school election on September 5. Incumbents Ted Valientine and Wayne E. Smith seek six year terms beginning October. Nomination papers due by August 20 with residency in the nominated area. Other board members listed. local residents noted on vacation and visiting.
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Kossuth County
Swea City
Titonka
Bancroft
Grant
Greenwood
Lotts Creek
Ramsey
Prairie
Riverdale
Sherman
Whittemore
County Board of Education
W. H. Bartlett
C. R. Krantz
Orville Thoreson
Funeral Services Tuesday For Mrs Martha Pannkuk
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Blake Funeral Chapel Titonka for Martha Pannkuk 76 with Rev John Janssen of Ramsey Reformed Church in charge Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery Bancroft Blakes Funeral Home managed arrangements Singers Mrs Lawrence Heyer Mrs Roger Rippentrop and Mrs Vern Rafdal were accompanied by organist Mrs Donald Tapper Casket attendants included Thomas Loats George Ricks Herman Franzen Carl Harms Carl Gies King and Harm Kettwick Martha Wilhelmina Bergman Pannkuk born August 28 1886 in Titonka married Sever Pannkuk September 18 1950 in Titonka and later lived there before moving to Maple Leaf Rest Home Burt Survived by husband Sever three sisters Lena Bossma Lakota Ammie Johnson Algona and John Stavers Emmetsburg and one brother John Bergman Burt She was preceded in death by two sisters two brothers and her parents.
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Blake
Titonka
Martha Pannkuk
John Janssen
Ramsey Reformed Church
Greenwood
Bancroft
Blakes
Lawrence Heyer
Roger Rippentrop
Vern Rafdal
Donald Tapper
Thomas Loats
George Ricks
Herman Franzen
Carl Harms
Carl Gies- King
Harm Kettwick
Martha Wilhelmina Pannkuk
Amos
Anna Bergman
Sever Pannkuk
Maple Leaf Rest Home
Burt
Sever
Albert
Lena) Bossma
Chamber Of Commerce Set To Meet Monday Evening
The Titanical Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Monday August 12. Supper is to be served at 6 30 p m at the Corner Drive In, followed by the business meeting and the election of officers. All members are urged to attend.
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Titanical Chamber of Commerce
Farm Question Box by Dean L Barnes Swea City Iowa
Swea City asks about western corn root worms in the area and declines in army worms elsewhere in the county. Readers inquire on dipping lambs for fair, lawn feeding timing, corn leaf aphids, and top dressing alfalfa fertilizer.
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Dean L. Barnes
Swea City
Titanica Iowa Flower Show Winners Named in 1963 Contest
The Titanica Federated Club hosted the ninth annual From Bud to Full Bloom flower show on August 1 in Titanica. Over 250 entries showcased by 150 visitors, with top honors to Mrs Kenneth Krantz for Design Division, Mrs Laura Nicholson for Horticulture, and Mrs Henry Plaister for First Sweepstakes. Local judges and sponsors praised junior entries and thanked supporters including the Titania Topic and Kuch's Food Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica Federated Club
Bill Amesbury
Rolland Fox
Kenneth Krantz
Better Homes and Gardens
Koch's Food Center
Laura Nicholson
Pearce's
Flowers of Britt
Henry Plaister
Tyke Garden Center
Ed Boyken
Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co
George Schuster
Titania Farmers Levator
Joe Boekelman
Arthur Boyken
Reed Hardware
John Diem
Algona
Mary Oesterreicher
Titanka High School Football Candidates Meet Friday
A meeting for all Titanka High School football candidates is set for Friday evening August 9 at 7 30 PM in the school gym to verify insurance coverage required for participation. All candidates are urged to attend with information ready.
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Titanka
American Legion Auxiliary Names Chairmen and Committee Members
The executive board met at President Ben Garretts home and appointed chairmen for numerous committees including Constitution and By-Laws Bridget Garrett and Pat Haines as well as Membership Pat Haines. Other posts cover National Security Education and more with Bridget Garrett frequently listed among leaders. The Rehabilitation Committee will be published later and monthly meetings begin on the first Monday at 2:00 p.m.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Ben Garrett
Bridget Garrett
Trene Peterson
Ethel Reed
Pat Haines
Mark Orthel
Thelma Higgins
Cleo Nelson
Sadie Denton
Eilen _Boelkes
Louise Mechler
Mildred Boyken
Mary Oesterreicher
Esther Peterson
Hawkeye Girls
Poppy
Ellen Nelson
Chm
Marie Orthel
Rae Harris
Martha Boyken
Cim
Fannie Speicher
Irene Peterson
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Ramblin
Norland
Smidt
George Boekelman
Clarence Akkerman
Dale Helmers
Donald Dutton
Forest City
Fred Graber
Woden
Arthur J. Budlong
Jim Antoine
Oelwein
Titania
Leonard Callies
Bertha Callies
Leonard Newmann
Nancy
Tallulah
Erwin
Eden
Amond Dangelier
Phil Jaren
Edith
Hazel Budlong
Hampton
Chamber of Commerce
Wesley
Ledyard
Lakota
Robert Dodds
Harold E. Gartner
Titanica
General
Interstate Power Co
Hee
Hlee, Buocks
Elmore Concrete Products Co
Bolton & Menk, Inc
Julius Ostercamp
United Bldg. Center, Inc
Tyke Service Center Re- Dais YE Nes Ganlera
Pest-Oil Chemical Co
Titania Topic
Dick Baade
Elmer Wiegand
Standard Oil Co
Fred Baade
Elee
Sybil Freerksen
Guy Sis Twa
James Engels
Minneapolis
Columbus
Ohio
Melvin Howe
Larry
Gary
Jim Kiewell
Jerry Boekelman
Bob Weaver
David Boekelman
Roy Budlong
Donald Buffington
Alice Benjamin
Linda
Bull Shoals
Ark
C. G. Winter
D. E. Williams
Britt
Mark Shaw
Mercy
Titonka Federated Club
Titonka Topic
Tilonka Savings Bank
Kuch’s Food Center
Carl Harrs
Elbow Lake
Minn
Chester Johnson
Ricks Famies
Iver Riestand
Fergus Falls
Ann Weaver
Buffalo Center
Allen Blake
LaVerne
John Lesiak
Shelly Miller
Runnemede
N. J
Clarke Miller
Seneca Saddle Club
Ingham Lake
Clifford Krantz
Timmy
Greg
Bill Orthel
Steven Cosgrove
Beverly Hansen
Clear Lake
Ray Hansen
Donald Graham
Lawrence Blocker
Brooton
Harold Farrow
Webb
Raymond Farrow
Walter Stenzel
Dollivan
Harold Beenken
Nellie Farrow
Verdon
Winthrop
Claire Heifner
L. C. Heifner
Heifner
James Nesbit
Nesbits
Lewis Heifner
Renwick
Crystal Lake
Lew
Dverg
Noel Krantz
Doyle Bruns
Omaha
Scott
Krantzs
Alvin Honken
David Honken
Carol
Erwin Eden
Maurice Keil
Clarence Schutter
Fred Hoffman
Terry Schutter
Hans Beenken
Henry
Tena Bruns
Beenken
Tena
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