This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1976
Page
3
Ramblin with Phil chronicles a rugged Baja trip toward El Huertanito and Bahia San Luis Ganzage. A van sinks in sand, three hikers push through steep grades on volcanic roads, using jack, boards, and grit to escape. Continuous danger and stunning gulf views frame a challenging day.
A seven member board was elected at the Titanka Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Red Dog Lounge. Elected were Rollie Fox George Schuster Stanley Larson Dave Anderson Gary Sleper Russ Krominga and Gene Krominga. The board will meet before the September session to select officers.
The Titanka City Council announces reservations for Grass Park shelterhouse use for each Sunday from the last Sunday in May through September 5 with Aug 22 open. Half-day slots available Aug 15 29 and Sept 3. Reservations begin Oct 12 at City Hall during office hours on a first come first served basis.
The travelers halted on the road at sunset after damaging a tire on rocks near Highway. They camped by the roadside and planned a morning trip to Ganzag. They removed the wheel to prevent further travel with a flat and wrapped up chores for a restful night.
The Litonka Senior Citizens host an evening of 500 on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Center with Mary Oesterreicher and Pearl Krominga as hostesses. Community members are invited to attend.
Three persons filed for two Titonka Consolidated School Board director seats. Incumbent Esther Christensen seeks reelection to three years. Dale Helmers not seeking reelection. Joy Boyken and Ward den Smith also filed for the other post. Election is Tuesday September 14 at Titonka City Hall from noon to 8 pm using voting machines. Voter registration is required in advance with county registrar offices.
A 1,180 pound Angus crossbred steer owned by Kelly and Bradley Harms of Titonka earned grand champion honors at the Fairbant County Open Steer Show in Blue Earth on July 25. The steer graded U S No 1 Choice and was selected as the No 1 live steer from 42 entrants.
An open house bridal shower honoring Yvonne Lepird fiancée of Dr. Darrell Beenken will be held at Ramsey Reformed Church rural Titonka on Friday August 20 at 7 30 p m All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Rev and Mrs John Janssen announce an open house reception for their daughter Lois and her husband Jorge Sanchez. The event is Saturday August 14 from 2 to 4 pm at Ramsey Reformed Church rural Titanka with a short program at 2 30.
Betty Walker and Merle Ricklefs wed June 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church Algona in a 2 PM ceremony officiated by Rev. John Schenck. Attendants included maid of honor Carol Steenbeck and best man Keith Ricklefs. The couple honeymooned two weeks in Canada and Niagara Falls and now reside on a farm near Woden.
Farmfest '76 a Bicentennial salute to agriculture features star acts and a 1,500 acre site. The event will host Loretta Lynn Glen Campbell Roy Clark Rosemary Clooney and more with Earl Butz delivering the opening address. Advance tickets are $3.75, $4.00 at the gate.
Titonka Volunteer Fire Dept. answered a call at the Jim Van Hove farm northwest of Titonka around 3 00 p m Monday. Creass had ignited while cutting a car body with a torch and high winds spread the flames through dry grass threatening a farrowing house. A wide burn area around the buildings was set. the structures avoided fire and the blaze was under control upon arrival with no serious damages.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.