Shirlee Madsen Named 1978 Princess Soya
Shirlee Rene Madsen of Titanka was named 1978 Princess Soya at the Iowa Soybean Association awards banquet in Des Moines. She was one of three finalists, gave speeches on Nutrition and the Role of Soybeans Today, and will promote soybeans and attend the National Convention in Chicago.
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Shirlee Rene Madsen
Princess Soya
Iowa Soybean Association
Hilton Inn
Des Moines
Shirlee
Joan Richards
Alexander
Soya
Titanka Consolidated School
Snap-On=Tools
Algona
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Titanka Coop
Chicago
Santa Claus to Visit Titonia on December 22
Rumors say Santa Claus will stroll the Downs in Titonia on Thursday December 22 around 1 00 p m giving Christmas sacks to preschoolers and elementary students. If weather turns bad he will be at the Titania Savings Bank.
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Titonia
Santa Claus
Downstown
Santa
Titania Savings Bank
Tyke JV Girls Win Third Straight Over Thompson
Tyke junior varsity girls improve to 3-3 with a 41 to 30 victory over Thompson. Marla Grandgenet scores 18, Sheryl Helmer 14, Paula Struthers 9 as Kim Bengston leads defense with 5 rebounds and steals. They commit 33 turnovers and shoot 38 times, travel to Lakota next Monday for 6:30 tipoff.
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Tyke JV
Thompson
Tyke Girls
Marla Grandge Nett
Sheryl Helmer
Paula Struthers
Kim Bengston
Shelly Amesbury
Michelle Orthel
Lakota
Titonka Stores Set Early Christmas Eve Closing
Titonka stores will close at 4 00 p m on Christmas Eve Saturday December 24 and again at the same time on New Year s Eve Saturday December 31. Shoppers are urged to finish purchases early so local businessmen and employees can enjoy the holiday evenings with their families.
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Titonka
Titonka JV Falls to Thompson in Tight 27-24 Battle
The Titonka junior varsity dropped a close 27-24 decision to Thompson after a low shooting night. Mark Johnson led Titonka with 9 points while Jeff Zwiefel added 8 as the Indians trailed most of the game but closed the gap in the final period.
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Indians
Mark Anderson
Steve Smith
Mark Zwiefel
Mark Johnson
Dale van Hove
Allan Anderson
Chris Brandt
Paul Krohn
Jeff Zwiefel
Brian Moore
Todd Loeschen
Mark Ricklefs
Steve Eden
Brad Ricks
Mike Tredrickson
Tom Dillivan
Titonka
Thompson
Tyke
J. W
Lakota
Rake
Squaws
Tigerettes
Armstrong
Armstrong Girls
Kuce
Hansens To Observe 60th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ray Hansen will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Monday December 19 Cards and letters from friends and relatives will be appreciated.
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Ray Hansen
School Board Approves Golf Teams For 1978
The Board of Education met Monday December 12 at 7 30 p m and approved fielding girls and boys golf teams for the coming year and first reading to modify policy 503 9 to allow basketball players to attend the State Basketball finals in Des Moines Also approved a new dress code policy and a diploma option Certificate of Attendance sale of Bus 9 for 510 00 to Leonard E Tripp of Algona and tabled the pole vault landing mat purchase for January meeting A School board meeting schedule noted January 9 at 7 30 p m in the high school Home Ec room.
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Board of Education
Des Moines
Leonard E. Tripp
Algona
Titonka Seeks EMT-A Volunteers for City Ambulance
Titonka seeks new EMT-A personnel as state aid covers $60 tuition and $15 material fee for an EMS course at Iowa Lakes Community College. The 15 week program starts January 17 in Algona with Tuesday and Thursday evenings sessions. Pre-register by January 1. contact Richard Isebrand or Rollie Fox for details.
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Titonka
Titanka
Adult and Continuing Education Department
Iowa Lakes Community College
Algona City Hall
West Call
Algona
State Department of Health Emergency Medical
Richard Isebrand
Rollie Fox
Towa Lakes Community College
Spacer
Iowa
Tractor Damaged In Farm Fire At Heesch Farm
Titanka volunteer firefighters responded to a Bryant Heesch farm fire on Saturday December 10 just before noon. Dale Norland and Harlan Eekhoff were warming up a tractor with a Knipco when it ignited. The tractor was damaged but not beyond repair.
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Titanka Volunteer Fire Department
Bryant Heesch
Dale Norland
Harlan Eekhoff
Snow Ice and Accumulations Removal Notice
Public safety notice outlines snow and ice removal procedures under Chapter 3 Section 2. It informs residents of required actions, timelines, and enforcement considerations for winter conditions.
Indians Stop Armstrong In Rough Win As Squaws Fall In OT
Titonka beat Armstrong 69 57 with Brian Moore scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds while free throws aided the Indians. The Squaws lost 68 63 in overtime after a tight game with Titonka tied 61 61 at regulation.
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Tom Dillivan
Indians
Armstrong
Brian Moore
Tigers
Steve Smith
Roger Smith
Rickles
Zwiefel
Loeschen
VanHove
B. Ricks
Scoria
Barters Titonka
B. Meyer
D. Folkerts
G. Moore
V. Forman
D. Mayland S
Amesbury M, Orthel S
Titonka Woman's Club Guest Night Planned
The Titonka Woman's Club will host its annual guest party dinner this Thursday December 15 at 6 30 p m in the Kountry Kitchen. Dr H R Morgan of Britt will present the program and the arrangements committee includes Mildred Carlson Betty Brandt Mary Budlong Marie Orthel Myrtle Austin and Ethel Reed.
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Titonka Woman's Club
Kountry
H. R. Morgan
Britt
Mildred Carlson
Betty Brandt
Mary Budlong
Marie Orthel
Myrtle Austin
Ethel Reed
VFW Auxiliary Meeting Minutes Highlight Local Donations
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary met December 6 at Hazel Akkerman’s home with 10 members. Mary Lee won the door prize. President Margaret Bunko presided. Operations were reviewed, donations to Happy Holiday Fund and Exceptional Opportunities approved, and future plans noted for January 3 at the Library with Margaret as hostess.
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He Vfw Ladies Auxilliary
Hazel Akkerman
Mary Lee
Door Prize
Margaret Bunko
Happy Holiday Fund
Elen
LaVaughn
Margaret
Doug's Photography Opens in Titonka
Doug Fox, a 1976 Titonka High School graduate, has opened a photography studio on Main Street in the former Rickless Insurance office. The shop specializes in portrait and wedding photography plus home, commercial, and location shoots. It operates Wednesday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with evening and Sunday appointments available at 928-2897 or 928-2324.
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Doug Fox
Titonka High School
Titonka
Doug
Hawkeye Institute of Technology
Waterloo
Rickless Insurance Office
Callieses Plan Fish Fry For Titonka Seniors
Pete and Fay Callies entertain Titonka Senior Citizens with a noon fish fry on Monday December 19 at Fellowship Hall Titonka United Methodist Church. Card players proceed to the Center after dinner. hostesses are Ethel Downs Helen Jaren Julia Stecker and Myrtle Folkerts. All seniors invited.
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Pete
Fay Callies
Titonka
Fellowship Hall
Titonka United Methodist Church
Ethel Downs
Helen Jaren
Julia Stecker
Myrtle Folkerts
Titonka Chamber Plans Work Night at Farm Store
The Titonka Chamber of Commerce announces a work night on Wednesday December 21 starting at 7 00 p m at the Titonka Farm Store to sack candy. Members are urged to attend as there will be plenty to do.
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Titonka Chamber of Commerce
Titonka Farm
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Titania Squaws
Janet Heyer
Diane Giesking
Marla Grandgenett
Kim Bengtson
Laura Mayland
Deb Folkerts
Brenda Meyer
Deb Mayland
Kim Schutter
Gayle Moore
Laura Brandt
Kathy Hermsen
Shirlee Madsen
Hansens
Heesch
Pheasant Run
Mason City
Sherman Kelley
Cohmbia
Clifford McGregor
Ida Eden
Clarence Diers
Elda Jandl
Bancroft
Donald Woodes
Melvin Buss
Helena Sen
Tyke Lanes
Snow Indians
Grover
Lincoln Central
Tm State Line
Ruke
Titonka Womans Club
V.F.W. Auxilary
Callieses
James Watt
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