Rambin Ramblings Preview Local Games and Promos
The Sectional Tournament begins with Tyke set to play Buffalo Center Thursday. Readers are urged to attend several games and support local youth teams. The Topic office plans a $50 subscription drawing as Washington’s birthday shifts mail delivery. Titanica Girl Scouts promote their annual nut sale to fund programs in Titonia. Park promotion ends this week with plans for results soon. Ground Observer Corps seeks more volunteers and ID cards. Church Sunday invites join Lakota American Legion Post in praying for world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyke
Buffalo Center
Warren Braund
Bradford
Ohio
Washington
Titanica
Titonia
Walker McDonald
Kossuth
Ground Observer Corps
Lakota American Legion
Titonka Women’s Club Meeting with Girl Scouts Guests
The Titonka Women’s Club gathered at Rae Krantz’s home on Tuesday evening with Girl Scouts and leaders as guests. Four members moderated an “I’ve Got A Secret Panel” to try uncovering Scout secrets, followed by games and a luncheon hosted by Rae Krantz and June Goldman. Mrs. Pearl Mertz, county chairman, attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Rae Krantz
Rosina Truesdell
Anna Andrews
June Goldman
Pearl Mertz
Rake defends in sectional opener and Buffalo tops Swea City
In Titonka gym first round of the boys sectional: Rake defeats Wesley 52-37 in a tight contest after leading 18-17 at halftime. Buffalo Center trounces Swea City 59-40 as they pull away after halftime. Algona St. Cecilia’s dominates Bode 77-57. Burt defeats Corwith 68-60 in a thriller. Titonka meets Buffalo Center next. Bancroft St John’s faces Algona. Class B semis Friday, finals Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Swea
Buffalo Center
Bison
Algona
St. Cecilia’s
Bode
St. Joseph's
Burt
Corwith
Marr
Manus
Titonka
Indians
Bancroft
St John's
American Legion Auxiliary Announces Scholarships and Meetings
Regular meetings set for February 24 and March 5 at Notwehr locations hostesses Irene Higgins Esther Petersen and Dorothy Nothwehr Francis Gingrich. National scholarships offer ten 600 dollar awards to orphans of World War veterans with March 15, 1956 deadline. Iowa also offers 400 dollar Mary Virginia Macrae Nurses Scholarship and other awards with July 10, 1956 deadline. Eligibility details and applications through Unit Education Chairman Rosina Truesdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothwehr
Irene Higgins
Esther Petersen
Dorothy Nothwehr
Francis Gingrich
Elsie Hansen
National Organization of the American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Virginia Macrae
Luelye
Grace Gilbert King
Iowa
American Legion
Rosina Truesdell
Unit Education
Notwehr
Farm Outlook Signals Changes in 1956 Corn Program
The 1956 corn allotment and loan changes from USDA may cut participation and depress prices if corn supports drop. Iowa State economist Francis A. Kutish warns a shift could push farm plans, hog production, and cattle feeding toward different outcomes as Congress and the President shape policy. The Easter Seal Campaign for crippled children selects Ed Stewart as chair in Kossuth County with Mrs. Anna Flom and others heading committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Francis A. Kutish
Iowa State College
Bredicis
Kutish
Congress
Clifford Krantz
R. Co. Dewel
Kossuth
Eastern Seal Society
Dewel
Ed Stewart
Swea City
Kossuth County
Anna Flom
Wesley
Flora Liss
Algona
Anton Didriksen
Titonka
Tragic Shock Fatality Near Monona Man Dies From High Voltage Contact
A Minnesota man, Frank Dahms, 25, was killed just north of Monona when his insulated gloves failed during work on a high tension line. He had just removed gloves and descended, but a slipped spike led to fatal contact with the live conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Monona
Frank Dahms
Iowa Employment Service Reports January Job Placements
The Iowa State Employment Service placed 4374 workers in January, down from December’s 5210 and November’s 11098. Cold weather halted outdoor construction and boosted unemployment claims to 11940, while new job applications reached 9116 totaling 35550 active applicants. Whitesale retail and manufacturing added staff. hotels and private households hired service workers. state benefits totaled 891945. Ringgold County Centennial funds were donated to Ringgold County Hospital for air conditioning units.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa State Employment Service
George Moore
Whitesale and Retail
Buffalo Twip Home Makers Meet February 17
The Sufffalo Twip Home Makers group met at the Ergin Eden home Friday afternoon February 17. Assistant hostess Mrs. Garrett De Warrd aided this session. Mrs. W FE Nothwehr delivered a lesson on selection and care of upholstered furniture after a brief business meeting. A March 19 tour of local bakeries and plants was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ergin Eden
Garrett de Warrd
W. FE. Nothwehr
Jesson
Art Rode
Lester Eden
Clarence Brandt
Beenken Luppen Exchange Vows In Woden Church
Wilma Beenken and Phillip Luppen wed Feb 10 in Woden Christian Reformed Church with a double ring ceremony. The reception followed for about 150 guests as families and relatives from Woden, Britt, Mason City and Kanawha attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
Wilma Beenken
Henry Beenken
Phillip Luppen
Peter Luppen
Kanawha
Woden Christian Reformed Church
J.J. Vanden Hoek
George Cooper
Arret Terhark
Birdene Luppen
Kathryn Mattoon
RaNae Oleson
Buffalo Center
Judy Trask
Mason City
Gerald Vrieze
John Eckhoff
Wayne
Sharon Beenken
Harold Pommer
Lubert Meyer
Donna
Dawn Beenken
Nancy ‘Jaden
Clarence Vrieze
Fred Rockow
Jessie Eckhoff
Virginia Green
John Beenken
James Trask
Joan Eden
Darlene Rudisil
Marilyn Rike
Stella Hillenga
Rosalie Huisinga
Ben Limberg
Carl Marker
Ebert Green
Forest Eckels
John Cooper
Henry Redinius
Woden High School
Missouri
Peter Beenken
Helen Kardoes
Britt
Wellsburg
Titonka
Thompson, Wesley
Pray for World Peace Sunday Set by Lakota Legion Post
The American Legion post 652 in Lakota Iowa designates February 26 1956 as Pray for World Peace Sunday urging all members and the public to attend church and pray for divine guidance on leaders shaping global peace. They stress attending church of choice and praying to avoid future sacrifices to preserve freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post 652
Lakota
Iowa
Lakota Post 652
Post 652
Ice Capades at Sioux City draws on million dollar costumes
Ice Capades coming to the Sioux City auditorium faces a massive production budget with ten production numbers. Margaret Field leads a schedule requiring multiple costume changes. Tickets are on sale at the Martin Hotel Box office with phone reservations available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Auditorium
John H. Harris
Ice Cadets
Tee Cadets
Margaret Field
Mr. Harris
Sis
Billy Livingston
Celine
Ice Capades
Martin Hotel
Kossuth Youth Invited To State Assembly
Iowa State College sponsors a State Young People Assembly March 16 17 inviting 600 to 800 youths from 4 H Farm Bureau PRA PHLA and church groups in Iowa to attend. Speakers include Ray Cunningham Dr Henry Lewis Glen Hawks Ray Bryan George Beal. Contact County Extension office Algona or Harlan Geiger Ames for details by March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auart Young Peoples Assembly
Iowa State College
Iowa
Ray Cunningham
YMCA
Henry Lewis
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Glen Hawks
Ray Bryan
George Beal
4-H, Jr. Farm Bureau
PRA
P.h.la
Buffalo Boosters Meet Plans March Dusting Mitts
The Buffalo Boosters held a February 11, 1956 meeting at Mrs. Clarence Brandt with eight girls present. Darlene Callies led the session and Kathy Willis directed a picture study on The Concert. Sandra Gartner spoke on Daily Three and demonstrated bed making and sheet folding. Virginia Fritz showed how to make a dusting mitt. A hostess meal followed. A work meeting is set for March 3 at Betty Hatten's home to craft dusting mitts and shadow boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boosters
Clarence Brandt
Darlene Callies
Kathy Willis
Sandra Gartner
Daily Three
Virginia Fritz
Betty Hatten
117 Towns 7 States Represented at Clinic in Des Moines
Second Iowa Industrial Development Clinic drew 604 registrants from 117 towns and six other states in a one day session in Des Moines. Ronald P. Hallock says attendees ranged from utility and railroad executives to bankers, lawyers, educators, doctors, and an airport manager. The event marks growing interest in industrial expansion across Iowa communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Industrial Development Clinic
Ronald P. Hallock
Iowa Development Commission
Des Moines
Hallock
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ramblin
Phill i
Kossuth Co
Employment Security Commission
Ringgold County Centennial Fund
Ringgold County Hospital
Buffalo Twip
Ray Bails
Stanwood
Sathoff
Craig Sathoff
Hay
Hayfield
Bile
Twie
Jod
Sathoft
Balf
Daughn
Krominga
Asche
Buffington
Loeschen
Kraminga
Usator
Hayfieland
Perio
State
Assembly
Chariton High School
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