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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
5
Titanica locals thronged to the Titania RAMBLIN event marking the annual celebration. The issue notes subscribers from out-of-town, a plant expansion tour, and gratitude to new bandmaster Phil Faaborg. The piece also urges highway safety and recalls the first Indian Day in Titonka on August 15, 1905 with 2000 attendees and a parade.
Carol Nissen daughter of Carl and Mrs. Johnson Murray Iowa married Russell Kiley son of Lee and Mrs. Kiley Burt Town in a candlelit Congregational Church service at Cromwell Iowa Rev Lois Wendell officiated. Attendants wore blue and pink outfits as family and close friends attended. A reception followed with a four tier cake and pink and white decor. The couple planned a short wedding trip after the ceremony.
Obituary and a humanitarian notice from Titonka Iowa. Mrs Lucy Newville, aged 78 years 10 months 18 days, died August 6 at Park Hospital Mason City after a long illness. She taught in Kosuth County and served Titonka as postmistress for 15 years. Survived by son Frank and his wife Ruby Knock, Ruth Knock of Centerville, and other relatives. Also included is a report on Debra Schmidt's heart operation at University of Minnesota Hospital with a cautious, improving prognosis.
A columnist argues that fatal car crashes are not accidents and urges action to curb rising highway deaths. The piece notes a youth killed at high speed and a pedestrian struck at a stop sign, signaling a broader risk on roads and promising further analysis in the series.
Mike E Akkerman born October 15 1878 in Holland Iowa lived much of life in Iowa with spells in North and South Dakota He married Adeline Hench in 1909 and Lena Bruns in 1927 They had four children and a step son He died August 7 1956 at Maple Leaf Rest Home Burt Iowa Funeral services were held August 10 at Titonka Methodist Church with Rev Max Goldman officiating Burial at Buffalo Center Iowa Interstate family mourns long life and legacy of farming and outdoor activities
The Titania Indian Day Parade Committee thanks all entrants for their participation in this year’s parade. Cooperation from local and out of town businesses churches civic and professional groups and the bands floats and corps made the 1936 parade a success.
A Fort Dodge Social Security District Office representative will be in the basement of the Algona Post Office on Thursday August 16 from 9 30 to 2 30. People needing information may call that date.
Edward Wibben son of Mr and Mrs Harm Wibben underwent a difficult heart operation at the University of Minnesota Hospital on Tuesday morning Aug 14. Blood donors listed include Dennis Krominga Harley Brandt Martin Norland and many others with type O positive. The operation's outcome remains uncertain and friends in Ti tania send prayers and support. Letters or ecards may be sent to Edward Wibben at University of Minnesota Hospital Minneapolis Minnesota.
A legion group will hold an officers meeting on Thursday. August 29th starts at 3 o clock. The notice calls for attendance of section officers and related members.
The 1956 football squad will start practice Friday August 24 at 7 00 p.m. Physicals by Dr John Lesiak Wednesday August 22 at 7 00 p.m. in the gymnasium. Equipment issue after the physicals. All high school boys invited to participate whether or not they received Letters of Invitation.
Gray Bros and local farmers file entries for the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 24 to September 2. Prize livestock pool exceeds 100000 dollars as exhibitors prepare to showcase entries including Alvin Gray and partnership swine lines amid a record hotel showing and open class auctions.
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