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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1975
Page
4
Bill Gast earned 69 points in the Central Division after finishing 10th, earning an invitation to the USSA World Series VI at Weedsport New York. He will miss this year’s event despite last year’s Rhinelander Wisconsin participation as the top 15 in each class across four divisions qualify.
A rural newspaper owner laments shifting from traditional letterpress to offset printing. He notes lighter paper, early press times, and monthly trip to Blue Earth for printing. Subscriptions and costs rise as the 20 year craft gives way to modern technology.
Thompson Cubs staged a late rally from 13 points down to beat Titonka 50-45 and claim the State Line Conference crown. Mechler scored 10 in the first half. Zwiefel and Dietrich added key late scores as Titonka fell short in a physical game marked by free throws and transition plays.
Funeral services for Mrs. Reka Cordes 78 lifelong Titonka resident were held Friday February 21 at 1 30 p m at Ramsey Reformed Church with Rev John Janssen officiating A male quartet and organist Mrs Richard Beuken provided music Interment was in the church cemetery grandsons served as casket attendants Funeral director Blake Funeral Home in charge Born Hinderika Jenssen March 30 1896 she married John Cordes May 23 1917 who died in 1952 She died February 18 at Mercy Hospital Mason City Survivors include five daughters Mrs Esdernt Margreta Smith of Belmond and Mrs William Rose Karels of Burt four sons John Lakota Relph Pekin IN Albert Buffalo Center and Kenneth Oregon TL 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren One sister Mrs George Lena Heyer Buffalo Center and two brothers Ronie Janssen Lakota and Andrew Janssen Crystal Lake Also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother
Sno-Indians organize an adult trail ride and poker run for Saturday March 8 starting at the school at 7:00 p.m. Riders collect numbers, follow a route, return by 9:00 p.m. for a chili supper and cash prizes for the best poker hand. Entry and supper total 1.50. Reservations not required.
Titonka Cadettes Junior Brownie and Girl Scouts thank the community for support and nut and cookie sales on Thinking Day February 22. They acknowledge churches Titonka Woman's Club leaders and paper for publishing news and aiding meetings and banquets.
The Titonka Area Jubilee Steering Committee met at Harold Gartner’s home to decide fund use from the Jubilee Celebration. Manager Jack Womble explained the Tree Project sponsored by Lions and Federated Clubs and requested support. A motion to donate 300 to the project was made and seconded, with most remaining funds to be directed to park facilities in Titania. Mr and Mrs Henry Plaister visited Buffalo Center on Sunday.
The Tri County Recreation Assn aims to raise 30 000 by March 1 with 100 memberships offered in Kossuth Winnebago and Hancock counties. Titonka Federated Club runs an information booth in Titonka Savings Bank to boost support as several towns report varied progress and preparations for a large family recreation area. In another game Titonka Indians overcome Buffalo Center 56 45 in a Boys Class A sectional contest to reach the semifinals at Buffalo Center with Ledyard and Lakota ahead in the schedule.
Mr and Mrs and family announce an open house shower for Gary Rippentrop at the First Reformed Church of Buffalo Center on Saturday March 8 at 7 30 pm. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
American Legion Auxiliary will meet for their regular business meeting at 2 00 p m Monday March 3 at the home of Esther Peterson with Ethel Reed as co host.
Twenty seven entries across 12 categories from the local high school will compete with students from 20 other schools in the District Speech Contest at Buffalo Center on Saturday March 1. Coaches and participants showcase original material tied to speech and English classes.
The Doan U M W met at the church on Thursday February 20 with Mary Young as hostess Barbara Bahling led devotions and LaVon Gatton gave the lesson The morning was spent on quilts and a follow up gathering was set for February 27 at 9 30 am Members were asked to bring a sack lunch and double knitted squares and old nylons The Rev James Albertson was announced as Sunday speaker March 2 First half of members to bring fourteen and a half dozen cookies A note mentioned Stacy Goodrich in National Enquirer via Edith Tieman Reminder given for Chili Supper and a Brotherhood of Man Bible verse request for the March 6 worship hosted by Arlene Christensen
The General Meeting of the A L C W of Immanuel Lutheran Church will be held Thursday February 27 at 1 30 p m at the church. The Anna Circle will present the program and Bethel Circle will serve lunch. Members are asked to bring a freewill offering for Alaska Missions.
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 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
Titonka V F W Auxiliary 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 1. Mr and Mrs John Isebrand were visitors at the home of their daughter and family, the Ibsens, in Lowden.
Rev James Albertson of Cherookee will be guest pastor at Lenten Services this Sunday at 7 00 pm at Doan United Methodist Church. He was pastor at Titonka Doan from 1950 to 1954 and helped build the Titonka church. A fellowship coffee hour will follow for friends to visit. Titonka residents needing a ride may call Mrs Gene Kromings at 928 2851. This joint service includes Titonka and Doan inviting all.
The World Day of Prayer will be observed at Ramsey Reformed Church on Friday at 1 30 p m Speaker for the service will be Mrs Ted Ager wife of the pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church Everyone is welcome
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