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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1959
Page
4
Three 4 H livestock judging training meetings are scheduled for July evenings 10 15 and 16 at 6 45. Beef dairy and swine judging will be held at locations near Swea City Fenton and Algona with host families and farms named.
June results from the Dairy Herd Improvement Association in North Kossuth show 491 cows in 25 herds and 490 cows in 37 herds tested under two plans. Seven cows posted lactations over 400 pounds butterfat, led by C. HH. Wilhelmi Betty 13,670 pounds milk and 483 pounds fat. Other notable producers include Leander Menke Tillie 16,080 pounds milk 629 fat and Glen Rasmussen Farm Sherry 14,560 pounds milk 487 fat.
Work on the Tyke Lanes is progressing toward schedule as automatic pinsetters near completion. The community is invited to view the new alleys, which are hoped to be ready for use by month end.
The Titania Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday evening with a supper at 6 30 p.m. at the V and H Cafe. There are no advance ticket sales this month. A short business meeting will follow. All members are asked to be present.
Plans are under way for the annual Home Talent Show to be held Thursday evening August 20 at the Kossuth County Fair. Participants from Kossuth County and surrounding areas may audition later this month for cash awards. Audition dates and places will be announced next week. Further information from chorus members on the committee.
Robert Kinseth and Delores Stroebel married in a double ring ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona on Sunday June 7. Rev G J G Gerike officiated as families and friends gathered for the 7:30 evening service followed by a reception for about 260 guests. The bride wore a white gown with tulle and chantilly lace, carried a bouquet of open face red roses, and was escorted by her father. The groom is a pilot in the area and the couple plan to reside near Algona after a short honeymoon.
In a double ring ceremony on Saturday afternoon June 27 at 2 30 p m in Montrose Iowa Orla Jane Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Anderson of Titonka married Arlo LeRoy Smith son of Mr and Mrs Arto C Smith The bride wore ivory embossed tafetta with cummerbund and full pleated skirt and carried red roses The groom wore conventional attire Following the ceremony a reception was held in the high school gym The couple will live in Montrose after a short wedding trip The bride’s sister was matron of honor and the wedding party included best man and ushers from Danville and Titonka The article also details the Buffington Schutter wedding in Good Hope Lutheran Church with Ardith Schutter and David Buffington both having ceremony attire and extensive family involvement The couple plan to live in Montrose and the groom will work locally followed by a move to West Liberty for teaching duties next fall
The estate of Mrs. Kate M. Rolfsema of Des Moines donates more than 15000 to Simpson College in Indianola to establish the John Rolfsema and Kate M. Rolfsema Memorial Scholarship. The sale of a 1637 38th St. home funds the endowment. Fay G. Callies ex executrix notes the bequest and confirms related family history.
Notice states all dogs must be confined or muzzled until proof of rabies vaccination within two years is shown. Rabies cases are rising in the area and urging vaccination for cats and dogs soon. Any dog running at large after July 23 without valid vaccination proof will be disposed of.
Clarence William Mechler 63 died July 2 1969 after several strokes at Britt Hospital. Funeral July 6 at Good Hope Lutheran Church with Rev B H Schaverin. interment Buffalo Township Cemetery. Survived by wife Louise son Douglas Eunice, one brother Elmer, sister Vera, two grandchildren and many friends.
The Parade Committee apologizes for overlooking past participants and thanks entrants who helped make the parades bigger and better each year. They look forward to receiving entries again this year to uphold the slogan When Better Parades are Presented.
Farm Economist Francis Kutish of Iowa State University says the larger spring pig crop will hit markets by October with hogs moving to market in volume by August. He notes a leveling of price peaks due to an even farrowing pattern and a rising fall pig crop, with farmers planning 46 million fall pig entrants versus 58 million in spring, plus shifts to early winter and late fall litters. In the nine hog states, 20 percent farrowed Dec-Feb and 37 percent Mar-May. projected 23 percent in Jun-Aug and 20 percent in Sep-Nov if intentions hold.
Alice Darlene Eden and Raymond Franzen wed at Immanuel Lutheran Church Titonka in a June ceremony. Rev Herman Diers officiated as guests and family witnessed a reception for 170 at the church. The couple will reside on a Titonka farm after a two week honeymoon. she is a Wesley native and he the son of Titonka residents.
The regular July session at A R Petersen rural home opened with Unit President and Lois Petersen chairing. Reports covered publicity, Americanism history on Old Glory, wheelchair repair needs for veterans, and a charity drive for the Salvation Army. Audit kept books in order. Delegates may attend Iowa department convention at Fort Des Moines July 23–24. Detailing social events, memorials, and upcoming executive board meeting July 22, with member recognitions and a District reception noted.
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