Ramblin with Phi on Carter pardon and community aid
The writer critiques President Carter's general pardon for Vietnam era draft dodgers while praising the peaceful transition from Ford. He supports national unity, notes families affected, and questions future compliance with federal decisions. The piece also highlights four volunteer fire departments aiding a Woden street fire and praises cooperative efforts and a moderating January thaw.
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Phi
Carter
Ford
Woden
Ramsey Women To Meet Today From The Reformed Church
The Reformed Church Women meet today January 27 at 1 30 p.m. at the church with Thelma Beenken Arlene Rafdal and Marge Agdie in charge of the program. Topic is Personal Growth and the service project asks for used postage stamps and Betty Crocker coupons. Hostesses include Wilhemine Rigins Kate Gray Alice Panakuk Dorothy Penning Anita Ubban and Connie Papakuk.
Leonard Becker Elected Legion Commander in 1977 meeting
The Titanica American Legion Breen Post No. 465 held its first 1977 meeting on Jan 12 with eleven members. Leonard Becker was elected commander. new officers include Chuck Reed as vice commander and Lloyd Bartlett as adjutant. A Boys State proposal, sponsorship needs, and a membership drive were discussed. A renovation work party was planned for Jan 22 at 9:00 a.m. The next meeting is Feb 10 with focus on fundraising activities.
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Titanica American Legion Breen
Legion Hall
Leonard Becker
Mark Studer
Ray Stevens
8Th District
Wesley
American Legion
Chuck Reed
Lloyd Bartlett
Art Boyken
John Hamilton
Herb Isebrand
LaVer Follman
Sargeant
Art Rode
Titonka High School
Farmers Co-op
Titania Savings Bank
Legion
Public Board Meeting Discusses 1977–78 Finances and Levy Uses
The Board of Education met in special session on January 24 and approved four days leave without pay for Ruth Hanson before Easter. They discussed financial options for 1977-78 and future years, focusing on the schoolhouse levy and enrichment surtax. A public hearing is set for January 31 at 9:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room to explain needs and methods to raise funds.
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Itedha Board of Education
Ruth Hanson
Good Hope ALCW To Meet Wednesday
The Good Hope ALCW will hold an all day sewing meeting on Wednesday Feb 2 starting with a coffee hour at 9 00 a m Devotions will be given by Mrs Joe Givens and the Lillian Circle will be hostesses The Stewardship Committee requests portable sewing machines for use that day as gowns are to be made for the Care Center Members should bring one dish for a pot luck dinner
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The
Good Hope Alcw
Joe Givens
Lillian
Sno Indians Plan Family Trail Ride
The Sno Indians Club hosts a family trail ride this Sunday January 30 meeting at Patterson farm east of Burt to begin at 11:00 p.m. A post ride pot luck wiener roast follows at 4:00 p.m. Attendees should bring their own wieners and buns. Beverages will be provided.
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1Nonka Sno Indians Club
Patterson Farm
Burt
West Point Nomination For Titonka Student Joel Hjelmans
Congress member Berkley Bedell announced seven students nominated to U S military academies for the coming year. Joel Hjelmans of Titonka High School is named for West Point, selected by the Academy Appointment Recommendations Committee chaired by Jim Hutchison. Final academy admissions decisions rest with the respective schools.
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Washington, D.C
Berkley Bedell
Bedell
Jim Hutchison
Fort Dodge
Titania
Joel Hjelmans
Titonka High School
Roy Hjelmaas
Titonka
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
Academy
Titonka Federated Club Meeting Notes Plans and Elections
The Titonka Federated Club held a well attended pot luck at Clarine Boyken s home with guest present. Clarine Boyken presented slides on the local library services and members proposed next year programs. Officers for 1977 78 were elected: Jan Wilbeck president Joy Janssen vice president Donna Kitzinger secretary Karen Krantz treasurer Trudy Budlonz historian. A foreign policy poll and four reports informed members of national issues. The next meeting is February 3 at 8 00 p m at Karen Krantz s home with Marge Hjelmans showing a South American film.
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Titonka Federated Club
Clarine Boyken
Betty Brandt
Jan Wilbeck
Joy Janssen
Donna Kitzinger
Karen Krantz
Trudy Budlonz
Federated Women's Club
Delores Fox
Marge Hjelmans
South America
Junior Girl Scouts Meet at Lutheran Church
The Junior Girl Scouts gathered Jan 25 with 12 girls present. They reviewed cookie sale materials starting Jan 28 and worked on sewing badges. Officers were elected: Amy Bronson scribe Denise Schutter treasurer Bonita Eden historian Sylvia Erpelding patrol leader Ann Expelding patrol leader. Rita Wilbeck and Val Norland provided treats. Next meeting Feb 8 with Shirley and Sylvia Erpelding serving treats, Emmy Bronson scribe.
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Amy Bronson
Denise Schutter
Bonita Eden
Sylvia Erpelding
Ann Expelding
Rita Wilbeck
Val Norland
Shirley
Emmy Bronson
Sno-Indians Invited To Weekend Trail Ride
Spirit Lake Sno Riders invite Titanka Sno-Indians to a two day weekend trail ride February 12 13 at Spirit Lake with at least 125 miles of trails across five routes. Registration starts Friday afternoon with activities planned Saturday and Sunday. Interested members may contact Phil Asa 9243687 or Ken Ubben 9243706 for details.
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Spirit Lake
Titanka Sno-Indians
Phil Asa
Ken Ubben
Titanka City Council to Hear Federal Revenue Spending Proposals
The Titanka City Council will hold a regular meeting on Thursday February 3 at 7 30 p m in City Hall Council Room to hear proposals concerning allocations in the federal revenue sharing portion of the proposed budget aimed at senior citizens.
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Titanka
City Hall
Jean Baade Accepted For Nursing Training
Jean Baade daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Baade Titonka has been accepted for the Associate Degree Nursing program at North Iowa Area Community College for the 1977 78 academic year.
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Jean Baade
Walter Baade
Titonka
North Iowa
Tigers Split With Titonka Visit Lakota Friday
Burt Jr. High Squaws fall 20-18 in a low scoring game as poor shooting and ten missed free throws hamper the offense. Shelly Amesbury leads with 12 points while Deb Rippentrop adds 9 rebounds. Indians win 50-27 in the second half led by Kelly Harris 13 Todd Van Hove 12 and Greg Moore 11. Boys split squad to host Rake next.
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Squaws
Burt
Shelly Amesbury
Deb Rippentrop
Deb Higgins
Terry Meyer Named Leader Of Tomorrow At Titonka High
Terry Meyer son of Mr and Mrs EuClaire Meyer was named Titonka High School 1976 77 General Mills Family Leader of Tomorrow after a December 7 written examination. Winners pursue state and national honors with scholarships up to 5000 and trips to Williamsburg and Washington. Titonka basketball split with Woden Crystal Lake. girls 68 66 win, boys 67 58 loss. Don Michaelsen and Mark Zwiefel led Titonka with nine rebounds each and Tina Tyke led scoring in late stretches.
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Terry Meyer
EuClaire Meyer
Titonka High School
General Mills
Terry
Annals of America
Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation
District of Columbia
Colonial Williamsburg
Washington, D.C
Titonka
Woden -Crystal Lake Tigers
Squaws
Indians
Tyke
Tigers
Woden-Crystal Lake
Brenda Meyer
Fire on Woden Main Street Averted Catastrophe
Woden Fire Department and Titania and Crystal Lake units confined a blaze to two south end buildings on Thursday evening. The Hanna Excavation Shop and a car wash were destroyed. Smoke damaged a home owned by Mrs. Martin Christensen. Lacy's Feed Store and Larry Wood Insurance had minor exposure with no serious damage. Water supply was strained as Woden’s 16,000 gallon tank ran dry. Britt Fire Dept provided standby water, and Hancock and Kossuth deputies aided traffic control. Frank's Cafe offered coffee in the Legion Hall for responders.
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Woden
Titania and
Crystal Lake
Steve Hanna
Hanna
Titania
Martin Christensen
Lacy
Larry Wood Insurance
Britt Fire Dept
Hancock
Kossuth
Frank
Legion Hall
Doan U M Methodist Women Plan Next Week Work Day
Doan United Methodist Women met at the church Thursday morning January 20 for a work day. Bandages were torn and rolled and baby nighties sewn for a layette. They will meet again next Thursday to place a star quilt on the frames. The Week of Prayer program World of Women was presented by Mrs Dwight Seaberg with help from Mrs Uo Buffington and Mrs Roger Carlson.
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Doan United Methodist
World of Women
Dwight Seaberg
Uo Buffington
Roger Carlson
Kenneth Carlson
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Opens Friday at Local Troop
The annual sale runs Jan 28 to Feb 7 with seven cookie varieties at $1.25 per box. Delivery occurs March 11 to 18. Troops earn 10 cents per box and the top seller earns a free weekend at Camp Gaywood on Clear Lake. Each girl receives credit toward camp fees or Wider Opportunity.
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Camp Gaywood
Clear Lake
Cadette Scouts Hold January Regular Meeting
The Titanica Cadettes met Monday January 24 for their regular meeting and discussed cookie sales. Jerr Sloper and Dawn Spear gave badge reports and planned crafts for Dad Daughter Date Night. Laura Anderson and Sue Bude served refreshments.
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Jerr’ Sloper
Dawn Spear
Laura Anderson
Sue Bude
Weekly School Menü From January Week Start
Menu for the week of January 31 lists daily meals for Monday through Friday. Items include sauerkraut and wieners, mashed potatoes and butter, pudding and milk on Monday. chicken fried steak on a bun, hay browns, jello with whipped topping on Tuesday. chili soup, buns, carrot sticks, pear sauce and milk on Wednesday. fish sticks with mashed potatoes and peas on Thursday. macaroni and cheese, cabbage salad, chicken salad sandwich, peach sauce and milk on Friday.
Eulan Schuller Tops All Event Entries in Bowing Meet
Titonka area bowlers dominated the North Kossuth Bowling Association tournament held at Tyke Lanes Titonka and Leisure Lanes Bancroft. A total of 129 singles 64 doubles 38 teams and 85 all events participated. Earl Zwiefel won singles with 612 actual and 696 with handicap while Titonka swept all events led by Eulan Schuller 1947 total and 1st place money.
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Titonka
Tyke Lanes
Leisure Lanes
Bancroft
Earl Zwiefel
Titanka
Tyke
Keith Nelson
Gary Boyken
Titania Apicarics
Chuck Jandl
Butch" Giesking
Elmer Boyken
Ray Carlson
Earl Knudson
Eulan Schuller
Students Named to University of Iowa Dean's List
Iowa City Doris Smidt of the College of Nursing and Timothy Schmidt of the College of Pharmacy in Titonka are recognized among University of Iowa students named to the Dean's List for the 1976 77 semester.
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Iowa City
Doris Smidt
College of Nursing
Timothy Schmidt
College of Pharmacy
Titonka
University of Iowa
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Brian Moore
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Don Michaelsen
Giesking
Steve Smith
Dillivan
B. Meyer
Bahling
Madsen
Buffington
A. Ubben
Sleper
Folkerts
Vv. Follman
D. Mayland Titonka
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Wilbeck
Zwiefel
Moore
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Anderson
Smitt
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