Topic publisher marks four years with Titanica community pride
Tam reflects on three years of Titanica Topic service and growth, praising local merchants and advertising support that keeps the weekly paper alive. He notes town changes, a new school and athletic field, Canadian travels, and views on a proposed Titanica gas franchise while urging readers to support local churches and start the week well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Oir
Titanica
Sioux City
Renas
Canada
Iowa
Kossuth County
Great Plains
Ti tonica Chamber Elects Officers for 1958 59
At a special meeting on Monday August 18 Ti tonica Chamber of Commerce elected Ed Boyken as president Kenneth W Swan as vice president Richard Isebrand as secretary and Art Reckamp as treasurer for 1958 59 Other board members include W P Truesdell Louis Bartlett and J L Intermill A membership drive will be launched soon and eligible members may contact any member to pay annual dues The funds sponsor Indian Day Santa Claus Day and other events next year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonica Chamber of Commerce
Ed Boyken
Kenneth W. Swan
Richard Isebrand
Art Reckamp
W. P. Truesdell
Louis Bartlett
J. L. Intermill
Goodwill Truck Arrives in Town August 27
A goodwill truck visits the town on August 27 delivering aid and supplies. Details on pickup, distribution site, and eligible recipients to be announced.
Buffalo Boosters 4 H Club Shines at County Fair
Edward F Callies of Minneapolis announces the engagement of his youngest daughter Marilyn Sue. Earl Parson of Bemidji Minnesota confirms the Septem ber wedding plan. Marilyn Sue to graduate from Swedish Hospital School of Nursing with 69 others on August 29 at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Callies family formerly resided in Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Callies
Minneapolis
Marilyn Sue
Earl Parson
Bemidji
Minnesota
Swedish Hospital School of Nursing
Central Luthleran Church
Callieses
Titonka
Four-H Club Demonstrations Shine At County Fair
The Kossuth County Fair highlights strong 4-H spirit as Evelyn Mino Caren Ramse Ruth Wise Merle Ann Harig Judy O'Brien Marilyn Hinckley and others showcase winning dairy and food demonstrations. Buffalo Boosters Foods and Nutrition team earn blue ribbons for Doodle with Noodle and related entries. Local Achievement Day selects 45 to county fair with 26 blue ribbons and 17 red ribbons awarded across numerous articles and canning projects.
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Kossuth County
Evelyn Mino
Caren Ramse
Ruth Wise
Merle Ann Harig
Judy O'Brien
Marilyn Hinckley
Dairy Cade Congress
Carol Hanisch
Mary England
Clay County
Buffalo Boosters
Algona
Patty
Kathy Willis
Linda Hanson
Sarah Brandt
Janet Buffington
Diane Gartner
Judy de Boer
Sharon Eden
Victoria Rakow
Mary Staudt
County Committee
Cynthia “Rakow
Audrey Atti
Joan’ Cosgrove
I ‘Billborough
Joyce _Ginsking
Janice Alice
Sylvia Eden
Patty Willis
Kathleen Eden
Virginia Fritz
Sharon Giesking
Linda Fritz
Kathleen
Eden
Kathry
Willis
C. F. Callies
Clarence Brandt
Kaossuth
Iowa State Fair
Clay County Fair
Evelyn Ming
Chren*Ramse
Grant Go- Getters
Waterloo
Seneca Stars
Margaret Pratt
Judy
Jane Mitchell
Burt Blue Birds, Jr
Blue
Sherry Kiinksick
Ann Cappenter
Ledyard
Julie
Melissa Nygaard
Prairie Pals
Buffalo Roosters
Red Caro
Jean Aniiker
Mary McDonnell
Lotts Creek
Red
Sara
Lindy Clark
Plum Creek Blite
Foods and Nutrition
Madonna Erpelding
Susan Nitchals
Union’ Alethean
International Arama
Bonnie Bristow
Betty Wickwire
Irvington Ideals
Carol Ann Erpelding
Doris Kohlhaas
Riverdale Rustlers I
Grant
Mary Kollasch
Madeline Baker
Greenwood Girish
Cheeseale
Margaret Alvey
Bever
Bancroft
Jane
Indiana Start Football Practice Next Monday
Indiana Titania Indians announce their first football practice of the season for Monday August 25 at 7:00 PM. Equipment distribution begins at 6:00 PM Friday August 22, with physical exams after equipment is issued. All high school students interested in football invited to attend.
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Indiana
Titania Indians
Booths Showcase Quality at Fair Amid Strong Club Support
The fair reflected outstanding quality this year due to club cooperation. Through diligent participation by 4-H families, parents, and youth, booths highlighted better displays and attendance as visitors left with positive impressions.
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Doig
Plum Creek and Wesley Girls Win Judging Contests
Janice Bode of Plum Creek Elite 4-H and Cheryl Jones of Wesley Wizzards led the senior and junior divisions respectively at the Kossuth County Fair 4-H girls judging contest. Among 56 competitors, they evaluated baked and canned goods and matched written reasons to judge scores. Blue ribbon and red ribbon winners from numerous clubs were listed, highlighting the regional 4-H talent across Algona, Bancroft, Burt, Cresco, and other communities.
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Janice Bode
Cheryl Jones
Plum Creek
Wesley Wizzards
Kossuth County Fair
Janice
Cheryl
Margaret Yeoman
Algona Aces
Ann M. Schiltz
Bancroft Busy Bees
Jan Clark
Blue and
Shirley Schwietert
Burt Blue Birds
Madonna Gisch
Cresco Chums
Georiga Heidorfer
Greehwood Gliris
Mary Jane Arndorfer
Irvington Ideals
Maxine Clayton
Lakota Luckies
Union Alethean
Delores Goetz
Blue Ribbon
Nancy Kennedy
Sharon Eden
Buffalo Boosters
Anna Mae Besch
Marcia Larsen
Eagle- Ettes
Diana Becker
Lincoln Handy Helpers
Linda Ramus
Lone Rock Lively Rockets
Jean Gengler
Lotts
Creek Lasses
Cassandra
Cassandra SkogmoeétuVerne Live Wires; Vicki Wagner, LuVerne
Agnes Sigsbee
Plum Creek Elite
Sandy O’brien
Riverdale Rustlers
Kathleen Erickson
Swea Sunbeams
Lorna Walker
Jundy" DeBoer
Buffalo
Boosters
Rose-Kahler
Burt-Blue
Birds, Jr
Karen’ Goraczkowski
Eagle-Ettes
Carol Bollinger
Fenton
Evelyn Mino
Grant Go
Mary McDonnell
Latts Creek Lassies
Lois Wilberg
Seneca Stars
Margaret Engesser
Twila Pulver
Swea City Sweethearts
Red Ribbon
Rose Schwanke
Bancroft
Busy Bees
Shelia Hawcett
Burt Blue Birds, Jr
Jackie Laabs
Patty May
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights and Needs
The Kossuth County American Legion Auxiliary held its regular quarterly meeting at the Methodist Fellowship Hall with the local unit as hostess. Members reported attending the Department Convention and supporting the Keep the Flags Flying motto led by president Mrs. Edwin Curtis of Chariton. The Rehabilitation Chair seeks blankets and padding for chairs and interlining quilts, donations accepted at the Sadie Denton home. A float committee met to prepare for Hobo Day Parade, and the next monthly meeting is scheduled for September with Juniors meeting Wednesday 3 to 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
American Legion Auxiliary
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Edwin Curtis
Chariton
Sadie Denton
Pete Haines
Sheep Crop Up 4 Percent as 1957 Feeders Seen Rising
The Nation reports a 4 percent larger lamb crop than last year, topping the 1947-56 average by 7 percent. Iowa State College economist Tom Rackham calls it a positive turn, but warns Western states still face weak feeder lamb markets. He notes shifting production, feed patterns, and a potential rise in feeder lamb prices by late summer into September.
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Department of Agriculture
Tom Rackham
Iowa State College
Iowa
Texas
Colorado
Wyoming
Rackham
Montana
Idaho
California
New England
Iowa State College Econommist
Maller
Shandy
USDA
Graduates Sheryl Austin Completes Nurse Training
Sheryl Austin daughter of Rex and Mrs. Austin of Crystal Lake completed nursing training at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Mason City. Graduation exercises were held at Holy Family Church Saturday August 9 and Miss Austin is employed at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. 4 H demonstrations at county fair highlighted top teams in food and nutrition with awards and plans to compete at state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheryl Austin
Rex Austin
Crystal Lake
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Holy Family Church
Miss Austin
Farm Shorts and County Fair Reflections
The County Fair closed with praise for livestock quality and few white ribbons. Four H leaders earned thanks for guiding hundreds of youth, while stock cars damaged fencing around the track. Also noted: weed spraying advice for corn and the death of Monona County’s oldest resident, Mrs. Little Harris, at 101 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona County
Littie Harris
Mapleton
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RAI
Phil
Chamber of Commerce
4-H Club
County
Mary K. Staudt Co
Wesley
Kossuth Co
Wesley Wizards
Norma Goetz
Kenty Funnemark
Hos
Methodist Church
Vickie Detmering
Charlene Asa
Janet Cunningham
Larry Finnemark
Barbata
Goetz
Mivian “Bommer
Jack Easton
Clear Lake
Adele Salveson
Forest City
Sunday Register
George S Mills
Titanka
Farm Shorts
Dean L. Barnes
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