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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
5
Christmas Eve services conducted by Ramsey Reform Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church featured processions, hymns, scripture, tableaux, and student groups from various classes and grades. A Titonka fire department call preceded by reports of a minor structure fire near Titonka.
Titania Lions Club expresses gratitude to contributors who funded the Iowa Lions Light Conservation Foundation candy sale. Funds support eye bank and rehabilitation programs, leader dog costs, and senior aid at Vinton. Local residents and families are listed as guests and attendees at recent gatherings and suppers.
The piece presents a Christmas prayer urging compassion and peace guiding personal conduct for the season. It notes the Titania Topic will be mailed a day late next week due to the Christmas holiday on Tuesday.
The Kossuth County ASCS Office will close to the public on Monday December 24 and Tuesday December 25 for Kennedy designated holidays. It will reopen Wednesday December 26 at 8:00 a.m. and stay open until New Year’s holiday closures on January 1, 1963. The office resumes business December 31 but closes January 1 1963 for New Year’s.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at Titonka Doan Methodist Church features Call to Worship Dr Kildas hymns Come All Ye Faithful Scripture Lesson Prayer Communion Ritual Special Music Choir Service Holy Communion Closing Hymn Silent Night and Benediction with pastor or worship team leading the candlelight observance.
The Titonka Woman's Club held its annual Christmas Party on December 13 at Clarence Brandt's home with 17 members attending. Hosts Lois Brandt Laura Nicholson Ellien Schuster and Ferne Kitzinger led a program titled Lights of Christmas featuring music readings and the Christmas story. Instead of gifts, members donated cash to the Shoe Party at Goodwill Industries. Maree Krantz will host the January 10 meeting.
The Titonka Chamber of Commerce hosts a final Christmas drawing on December 22 on the street in Titonka with 16 turkeys to give away. Santa arrives at 1 PM to greet children, distributes treats to preschoolers at Gamble Building at 2 PM, and school-age children at 2:30 PM. Participating sponsors include Herbert Klasse and local businesses.
The Brownies gathered December 5 in the school lunch room with 24 members to make Christmas presents for their mothers. Lois Bentley supplied cupcakes, and reporter Debbie Budlong notes the December 12 meeting also had 24 Brownies and wrapped these gifts with Cheryl Graham bringing treats.
Titonka girls edged Woden Crystal Lake 46 41 as Peggy Michaelsen led with 11 points and Iola Michaelsen added eight. The Titonka boys rode strong interior play to beat Woden Crystal Lake 53 37 while building a 35 28 lead after three quarters. The teams schedule a Friday rematch before holidays.
Titonka businesses including stores and most offices will close at 5 00 p.m. Monday December 24 to allow time for Christmas Eve church services. The Titonka Savings Bank will be closed all day Monday.
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