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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1975
Page
1
Bill Gast earns 10th in Central Division points and an invitation to the USSA World Series VI at Weedsport New York. He accumulated 69 points from nearly weekly sanctioned meets but cannot compete this year. last year he raced in Rhinelander Wisconsin. The top 15 in each class across four divisions qualify.
A long memo from a Iowa printer details shifting from letterpress to offset printing citing lighter paper shortages and rising costs. He notes the paper will be printed in Blue Earth with 1:00 p.m. press time on Wednesdays and that subscribers may notice a different layout and earlier delivery.
Thompson rallies from 13 down to beat Titonka 50 to 45 for the State Line Conference crown. Mechler 8 of 10 in first period helps Indians lead 27 18 at halftime. Titonka finishes 8 3 in conference, 12 5 season. Tigers Tyke hit 20 of 24 free throws for Thompson.
Funeral services for Reka Cordes 78 lifelong Titonka resident were held Friday February 21 at Ramsey Reformed Church with Rev. John Janssen officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with grandsons as casket attendants. Survivors include four sons John Relph Albert Kenneth and a daughter Margreta Smith and Rose Karels two daughters, two granddaughters, two great grandchildren, and siblings.
The Titanka Sno-Indians schedule an adult trail ride and poker run for Saturday March 8. Riders meet at the school at 7:00 p.m. to get numbers and route instructions, returning by 9:00 p.m. for a chili supper and cash prizes for the best poker hand. Entry and supper cost 1.50. Reservations unnecessary. Committee members Phil Asas Bill Amesburys Ray Gauss and Rollo Moores can answer questions. About 80 attended the supper ride at River Road Golf Club and over 100 joined the Fun Day at John Rike farm.
A February 22 Girl Scout calendar observance thanks Mr Jaren and the community for support. The letter from Titonka Cadettes Junior Brownie and Girl Scouts expresses gratitude to the paper churches clubs leaders and volunteers who helped with nuts and cookies meetings and events.
Titonka area Jubilee Steering Committee met at Harold Gartner’s home to decide on fund use from the Jubilee Celebration. A motion to donate 300 to the Tree Project sponsored by Lions and Federated Clubs was approved. Remaining funds likely to be allocated to Titanica park facilities. Also notes visitors Mr and Mrs Henry Plaisier at Buffalo Center.
Tri County Recreation Assn aims to raise 30000 by March 1 to fund Grass Recreation Area development in Winnebago County. Members in Kossuth Winnebago and Hancock counties buy 100 dollar memberships to support tennis courts playground course and club facilities.
The district speech contest in Buffalo Center features 27 entries across 12 categories from the local high school with students from 20 other schools. Coach Mrs. Edward Brandt leads contestants in oratorical defamation, dramatic acting, humorous acting, interpretive readings, and more.
Mr and Mrs and family invite friends and relatives to an open house shower for Gary Rippentrop on Saturday March 8 at 7 30 pm at the First Reformed Church of Buffalo Center.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular business meeting at 2 00 p m on Monday March 3 at Esther Petersons home with Ethel Reed as co hostess.
The Doan United Methodist Women met at the church on Thursday February 20 with Mary Young as hostess Barbara Bahling led devotions and LaVon Gatton gave the lesson They planned to meet again February 27 at 9 30 am and bring a sack lunch They noted Rev James Albertson will speak on March 2 and first half members to bring 11 2 dozen cookies Mary Young asked members to find an article or Bible verse on Brotherhood of Man for March 6 LaVon Gatton will lead worship Arlene Christensen will be hostess
The General Meeting of the A L C W of Immanuel Lutheran Church is set for Thursday February 27 at 1 30 p m in the church. Anna Circle will present the program and Bethel Circle will provide lunch. Members should bring their Alaska Missions offerings.
The Cub Scout Skating Party will be held Tuesday March 4 at the Jolly Time Skating Rink in Algona from 7 00 to 9 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Titonka VFW Auxiliary 4071 will meet Tuesday March 4 in the library meeting room with Marion Spear and Jean Gerdis as hosts. Janet Esther and Dorothy to take cookies to the Care Center on Tuesday March 11. Mr and Mrs John Isebrand visited in the home of their daughter and family in Lowden over Thursday to Sunday.
Rev James Albertson of Cherokee will speak at a joint Titonka Doan Lenten service Sunday at 7 00 p m at Doan United Methodist Church A fellowship coffee hour will follow and Titonka residents can call Mrs Gene Krominga at 828 2851 for transportation to town.
The World Day of Prayer will be observed at Ramsey Reformed Church on Friday March 7 at 1 30 pm. Speaker will be Mrs Ted Ager wife of the Immanuel Lutheran pastor. Everyone is welcome.
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