Celebrations and memories from a Washington trip and local notices
Phil Street Sport reflects on a first eastward trip to the nation’s capital with visits to the Lincoln Jefferson and Memorials Arlington Cemetery and a sense of patriotic pride. It recalls rolling memories of monuments and markers as well as a note on upcoming events including a special Power Co meeting and Indian Day plans. A weather and crop update mentions corn looks good after rains and hot weather. Remember to attend the next Monday meeting and keep a first aid kit handy.
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George Washingtn
America
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Pernamaton
Arlington Cemetery
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Theratate Power Co
Merriam
Titanka
Marlene Stecker Weds Norman Wagner At Good Hope
The June 23 wedding at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titonka joined Marlene R Stecker daughter of Telko Stecker and Norman L Wagner son of Ben Wagner in Des Moines The ceremony featured traditional nuptial marches and songs by LeRoy Bruns A reception followed with pink and blue décor and a bridal cake from Florence Reynolds Attendants included Judith Stecker Sherry Stecker Mary Heth Stecker Marilyn Thode The couple's families and friends attended the event in Titonka Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MarLene R. Stecker
Telko.Stecker
Titonka
Norman L. Wagner
Des Moines
Ben Wagner
Good Hope Lutheran
John
LeRoy Bruns
Cana
Edward Wibben
Charles
Wetzel
Fred
Judith Stecker
Mary Heth Stecker
Bill Wagner
Clarence Davidson
Ronald Harmann
Charles Wetzel
Tommy
Stecker
Rentjeuk
Verlene Mayland
Donna Akkerman
Joyce
McGuir Fer Belle
Tjaden Er
Myra Norland
Lora Wil- Lorna
Tjaden
Geraldine, Ullmann
Shirley Tjarks
Florence Reynolds
Lowell Bentley
Gordon Swan
Tolin Jo
Indian Day Plans Spark Community Festival in Titonka
Titonka business men met at the Tyke Theatre to map Indian Day events. J K Hill leads Chamber of Commerce with plans for street sports, contests, a Home Talent Show offering 75 dollars in prizes, and a big parade likely larger than before. Merriam's Midway begins July 29 with dancing by The Dude Ranchers and multiple activities across Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Tyke Theatre
J. K. Hill
Titonka Chamber of Commerce
Louis Bartlett
Merriam
Colliseum
L. W. Nath
Art Boyken
Kenneth W. Swan
Dwight Garrett
J. L. Intermill
C. R. Reed
George Anderson
Meint Huesman
Russell Dockstader
Verne Rafda
Lawrence Govern
Florence Reynolds
A. Sathoff
A. C. Hench
Cochairmen
Darrell Beavers
L. W. Callies
Harold Gartner
Andy Krominga
John Hamilton
George Doory
Don Aykes
Simon ‘Ricks
Loren Hans
Dan Wabben
Clarence Akkerman
Lorens Willemssen
Russell Krominga
E. D. Boyken
Lawrence Heyer
J. B. Isebrand
Vic Hammond
Reception Held For Doyle Reaser And Bride
A luncheon and reception honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Doyle Reaser of Calabasas California at Titonka Methodist church Fellowship Hall on Sunday June 30 with 70 guests registered. Hosts from Ledyard included Mrs Florence Reaser Mrs Beatrice Callies and Mrs Lilah Keil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Reaser
Beatrice Callies
Lilah Keil
Ledyard
Doyle Reaser
Calabasas
California
Titonka Methodist Church
Whch
Leo D. Reaser
Fort Dodge
Flarence Reynolds
Jackoline Rayman
Austin
Georgia Coleman
Pamela Kell
Bruce
Brem
American Legion Auxiliary July meeting in Denton home
The regular July meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Monday evening at the Denton home with past presidents as hostesses. Lois Petersen presided, reports were read, and new officers for 1957-58 were installed led by Irene Petersen. Special executive board meeting set for July 11 at 8:00 p.m. Attendance urged and dues collection encouraged.
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Denton
Lois Petersen
Louise Mechler
Vars
Thelma Higgiman
Mary Oesterreicher
America
J. Edgar Hoover
Rae Harris
Irene Petersen
Agnes B. Garrett
Mary, Oesterreicher
Ollie Bruns
Lecy-Tressurer
Patricia Haines
Louise Me
Corn Borer Spraying and Crop Care Notes
Last week corn borer activity surged with 90 to 100 percent of corn showing fresh feeding and early heavy egg laying on early planted fields. Farmers named include Robert Rickert Virgil Smith T B Lagerstrom and Howard Scho by who sprayed recently. For grain sorghums use 2 4 D at the same rate as corn. Apply after sorghum reaches 8 to 10 inches before heads appear and use drop extensions if possible. Alfalfa leaf disease worsens in wet weather with leaf spot. no chemical control exists. Harvest earlier to reduce leaf losses. County Extension Council held its July meeting at Call State Park with a cookout and a film program for families.
Iver Shupe of Dysart Dead at 45 After Four Decades as Assessor
Iver Shupe of Dysart died recently at age 45. He served as town assessor for 40 years, a long tenure in the community. His death leaves a vacancy in local administration and duties to be filled.
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Iver Shupe
Dysart
Marriage notice for Titonka graduate wed in Des Moines
The couple, with ties to Titonka and Des Moines, married after he, a 1955 East Des Moines graduate who worked as a produce manager at a West Des Moines Thriftway, and she who recently completed the American Institute of Business in Des Moines this May. They will reside in Dubuque East Des Moines area with guests including Mel, Adel, Garna ville, Shannon, and Mlliliola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Eastein
Des- Moines
Small Grain Loan Rates Announced in Kossuth County
Virgil Hobsmanagers Kossuth ASC announces 1957 price support rates for barley 97 cents oats 58 cents wheat 2.10 flaxseed 2.97 per bushel with shifts from 1956. Rye county rate pending but national 1957 average is 1.15 per bushel. Loans and purchase agreements run through next January 32 with quality and quota rules.
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Kossuth
Virgil L. Hobs
Kossuth Ene
ASC
Department of Agricultura
Co Chorus To Sponsor Home Talent Program
The Kossuth County Women’s Chorus sponsors the Home Talent Program at the Kossuth County Fair on Thursday evening August 15. They seek talent from Kossuth County and nearby areas in dancing singing instrumental groups or solos or other acts for a large outdoor event. Auditions will be held later this month with a small remuneration offered. Chorus committee includes Mrs Virgil Schrader Burt Mrs Lewis Gilbride Algona Florence Reynolds Titonka Mrs Everett Steven and Mrs Merle Hoover Sexton.
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Kossuth County
Virgil Schrader
Burt
Lewis
Gilbride
Algona
Florence Reynolds
Titonka
Everett Steven
Merle Hoover
Sexton
Helping Hand Deed at Donald Graham Farm
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Donald Graham farm on July 2 to help with corn and beans while he rests. Herman Harms Martin Harms Naal Michaelsen Don Michael sen Lawrence Krieger Ted Rike Jom Rike Raymond Farrow Verdon Farrow Lou Huber Verle Nelson Elwood Nelson Garby Wibben Merle Phelps assisted. Verle and Elwood Nelson served lunch. The Grahams express thanks for the help during the past weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Graham
Donald
Herman Harms
Martin Harms
iNaal Michaelsen
Don Michaelsen
Lawrence Krieger
Ted Rike
Jom Rike
Raymond Farrow
Verdon Farrow
Lou Huber
Verle Nelson
Elwood Nelson
Ed Uken
Garby Wibben
Merle Phelps
Donald Grahams
Jeffrey Boyken Attends National Scout Jamboree
Jeffrey Boyken son of Mr and Mrs Edward Boyken travels to the Fourth National Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America after a July 2 pre camp at Ft Dodge and July 5 travel via Chicago Detroit Canada Niagara Falls New York City and Philadelphia to Valley Forge Pa for the jamboree July 12 18 The local troop funded the trip and his parents supported his attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey Boyken
Edward Boyken
Boy Scouts of America
Jeffrey
Ft. Dodge
Chicago
Detroit
Canada
Niagra Falls
New York City
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Fourteen Years Ago Mrs Fra Ces We Fostered Her High
A fragment notes an event from fourteen years past involving Mrs Fra ces. It hints at fostering a child or a governess role but lacks complete details. The readable text is sparse and does not specify names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Theatre Reopens With Saturday Shows This Week
Tyke Theatre announces reopening this Saturday July 13 with ongoing Saturday evening shows. Opening feature Rocko Around The Clock ties in with era rock and roll acts including Bill Haley and His Comets, Tony Martines Band, Freddie Beltepn, and Bellboys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Cailles
Tyke Theatre
Bill Haley
Hig Comets
Tony
Martines d
Freddie cBeltepn
Bellboys
Jan di
Ans
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Ramblin
Phil
iMarLene Stecker
Good Hope
Miszal
Titanka Savings Bank
Bride
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert, Rickert
Virgil Smith
T.B. Lagerstrom
Howard Schoby
County Extension Council
Call State Park
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