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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
4
Early Monday afternoon strong winds swept across the area for over 20 miles with a mile wide path. No injuries were reported though damage to buildings groves and crops was considerable. Updates include 4‑H fair results and progress on tennis court construction.
Terry Tausz, coach for girls basketball and volleyball, reminds all high school girls planning to try out for either sport that a physical exam is required. The session is Wednesday August 24, at 2:30 p.m. in the school gym before proceeding to Dr Lesiak’s office. the front of the form must be filled before the exam.
An open house bridge shower honoring Linda Hopkes, bride to be of Gary Uken, will be held Friday August 26 at 7 30 p m at the Ramsey Reformed Church rural Titonka It is a combined shower for Titonka United Methodist and Ramsey Reformed Churches No invitations are being sent but all friends and relatives are cordial invited to attend.
Harold Gartners and Mrs. Gartners recently returned from a three week Alaska vacation with daughters and families in Anchor age Homer Seward and Kenai Lake. They met artists and sailors and toured Hatcher Pass and the Kenai Peninsula observing wildlife and mining ruins. They also visited Alyeska near Anchorage and rode a chair lift to a winter ski area.
The Titanica Board of Education met in regular session on August 12 and approved adding an assistant track coach to Paul Krohn and adjusting Audrey Sonnenberg’s contract from 3/4 to 4/5 time. It finalized a shared contract with Buffalo Center for David Kakacek and bid $925 to Forest City for used portable bleachers. The Master Antenna Television Network bid was tabled pending federal funds, and the board approved the microfilming plan and Special Education contracts for 1977-1978.
Harold Wibben won the first Men's Handicap Tournament at Gris Golf Course on Saturday August 13 with a net 68 after two 45s aided by a 22 handicap. Harold Gartner was second with a net 70 from rounds of 45 and 41, Merle Hoover net 71 from 43 and 38. Gift certificates went to Harold TerBeek 71 Heiko Meyering 72 Carroll Hanna 72 and Bob Rousch 73 as others posted scores amid practice rounds and summer handicaps.
Funeral services for Lena Kramer aged 76 died Tuesday at a Mason City nursing home were held Friday at United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Richard Glasgow presiding. Organist Arlene Rittenhouse and soloist Beryl Buffington performed as casket bearers included Calvin Tjaden and others. burial followed in Bingham Township Cemetery. Lena Tjaden Kramer taught in rural schools, studied at Waldorf College and Iowa State Teachers College, taught near Woden, married Cooney Kramer in 1928, and was active in local clubs and the Woden library. She leaves five children, eleven grandchildren, siblings and several relatives. husband died in 1966.
Strong winds hit Titonka area at 1 pm causing heavy farm damage south of town. A barn on Louis Krull farm collapsed, destroying livestock and a registered horse. Widespread tree loss and rain accompanied the storm. Registration for 211 Titonka Consolidated School students is set for August 18 and 19 9:00 am to 3:30 pm with fee payments by last name initial A through H on Thursday I through Z on Friday. Classes begin August 25 with a Labor Day break September 5. A teacher workshop is scheduled August 22 23 and 24. The school will offer free and reduced price meals. policy available in the superintendent’s office.
Joyce Gingrich joined 16 other area health care professionals at Iowa Lakes Community College for an Assertiveness Training and Conflict Management workshop on Friday August 5 in Estherville College Auditorium. Presenter Susan Knight R.N. MS.N. Out-Patient Therapist at Community Mental Health Center and Creighton University lecturer led the values based session on communication and self change methods.
Buffalo Boys 4 H Club met August 4 at 7 30 p m at the Shelterhouse. Activities included ball games. business session covered fair plans and trips to the Twins game and John Deere plant. Scott Smidt moved to adjourn. Dale VanHove seconded. Lunch served by Rollo Moore and Sid Smidt. reporter noted.
A card shower will be held to celebrate Anna Rippentrop as she turns 80 on Monday August 22. Send your cards to Mrs. Anna Rippentrop in Titonka to help make the occasion memorable.
Iowa Lakes Community College will offer an Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance course at Armstrong High School for Titonka area residents starting Sept. 12. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays 7 to 10 p.m. for 15 weeks with in hospital observation. Tuition is 60 dollars plus 15 dollars for materials. the Highway Safety Program funds will refund tuition after completion. A state exam follows a 33 lesson course, with potential four college credits for those who pass. Pre-registration by Sept. 1, 1977, via City Clerk Myrtle Alice.
Congressman Berkley Bedell and his wife Elinor stayed overnight with the Don and Trudy Budlong family in Titonka as part of his Host a Congressman project to meet local residents. He was in Kossyth County for an Open Door meeting in Algona, praising the Budlongs and noting the value of overnight stays for connecting with constituents.
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