John Rippentrop dies in Lakota tractor accident
John Rippentrop aged 53 11 months 7 days died at home when crushed between a tractor and wagon on the Krantz farm near Lakota He was a longtime farm hand and member of the First Presbyterian Church Lakota Funeral services were held Saturday at the church Rev Harlan Kruse officiated Interment Maple Hill Cemetery Titonka Iréne Aukes and Kent Rippentrop survive along with Bertha Jansen his wife and four brothers Cort Ben Jbert and Albert plus other relatives
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Maple Hill
Lakota
Edna Folkerts
Fred Gary
William Hode
Rode
William Brandt
Robert Spear
John K. Rippentrop
Bertha Jansen
Iréne
Donald Aukes
Titonka
Kent
Et Ete
Hiss
Cort
Guckeen
Minnesota
Ben
Deloyan
Jbert
Algona
Albert
Pheaister
Herman
Jansen
Loving
Agnes B Garrett Heads 1957 58 American Legion Auxiliary
Agnes B Garrett elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary for 1957 58 with a full slate of officers and committee chairs. Names include Mary Oesterreicher 1st vice, Ollie Bruns 2nd vice, Patricia Haines secretary treasurer, Esther Petersen arms, Cleo Nelson sergeant at arms, Galena Zwiefel historian, Lois Petersen executive, Francis Gingrich executive, Sadie Denton publicity, Patricia Haines education, Irene Patersen legislation, Ollie Brung Americanism, Martha Boyken child welfare, Francis Gingrich Poppies, Rae Harris national defense, Elizabeth Kennedy Gold Star, Patricia Haines and Rae Harris Indian Day float. Further chairs to be named and activities calendar to be published later. Pray for world peace.
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Agnes B. Garrett
Mary Oesterreicher
Olie Bruns Secy - Treas
Patrica’ S Haines
Sergtat
Esther Petersen
Cleo Nelson
Galena Zwiefel
Lois Petersen
Francis Gingrich
Sadie Denton
Partica Haines
Thelma Higgins
Patrica Haines
Stella
Petersen
Sadie ‘Denton
Iirene Patersen
Ollie. Brung
Martha Boyken
Civil Service
National Defense
Rae Harris
Gold
Elizabeth Kennedy
Patricia Haines
Church of Your Choice
Rabid Skunk Scare Hits Titonka Area
Three baby skunks found near Forrest Willis’s farm frightened Titonka residents as two of the trio died soon after. The surviving cub became aggressive toward people and animals before dying. A rabies test at Iowa State Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed rabies in the brain. Six area residents exposed are receiving anti rabies shots. Officials urge all pets to be vaccinated immediately to prevent a fatal outbreak.
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Forrest “Willis
Titonka
J. K. Hill
Iowa State Diagnostic Laboratory
Ames
Farmers Urged To Reseal Price Supported for Many
Kosgoth county farmers are urged to reseal price supported corn under government offers. Last year 3,417,698.81 bushels were resealed. similar volumes are expected. Farmers should check storage needs and inquire at the county ASC about the facility loan plan for up to 80 percent of bin costs at 4 percent interest repaid over four years. Eligible corn includes 1956 crops under price support loans and 1955 stored grain under last year’s resealing. No further extensions for 1953 and 1954 corn. End date for reseal varies by county committee.
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ASC
Electric Franchise Not To Be Voted On Now
A July 15 meeting at Harold's Roller Rink with Interstate Power Co offered a 15 year franchise cancelable after any five years without a popular vote. A slim majority favored the plan but no vote will be sought until the firm is confident approval is granted. Negotiations continue with copies of the proposal at Ed Boyken L W Nath and Jerry Schutter for study. If put to a vote the entire franchise will be published in the Topic for four consecutive weeks as required by law.
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Harold's Roller Rink
K. L
Meyer
Inter+ ‘State Power Co
Ofi
Interstate
Ed Boyken
L. W. Nath
Jerry Schutter
4-H Enrollment Banking Report Highlights Kossuth County County 4-H
Kossuth County shows strong 4-H enrollment with the second most members in the state and 420 baby beef projects in feed. National figures note baby beef membership up 612 to 11,504 with 20,430 animals. Local breakdown lists dairy feed ers 10 animals market litter 40 members 401 animals purebred litter 26 members 259 animals and more including sheep pony and garden projects. William Henry Harrison held the shortest term of any U.S. president, dying one month after taking office.
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Kossuth County
William Henry Harrison
U.S
Resealing corn loans offers extended storage payments
Iowa farmers are urged to notify the county ASC office this month to convert purchase agreements into reseal loans. Resealing allows possession of grain for an extra year while earning storage payments up to 16 cents per bushel and may reduce government delivery in the August settlement period. Farmers can redeem between October 1, 1957 and July 31, 1958 or pay off at year end and still receive the full payment. extending loans can yield another 16 cent payment on July 31, 1958. The state hopes Kossuth county farmers will participate to avoid new bin structures and meet the statewide goal.
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ASC
Towa Asc
Iowa
Kossuth County
ASC election results revealed in Kossuth county
Results of the annual ASC community elections conducted by mail through July 8 were announced. A total of 1533 ballots were cast, 18 fewer than last year, with newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen named to serve as delegates and alternates to the county ASC convention on July 27 at Algona. The one year term for all newly elected committeemen begins August 1, and a complete list of community committeemen is provided by township.
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ASC
Kossuth
Algona
Parade Entries Sought For Upcoming Community Event
Obituary details Lena Beenken of Titonka noted with funeral services at Beenken home and Ramsey Reformed Church July 15. Born July 5 1868 in Stapelmoor Germany she immigrated at 13, married Helmer Beenken in 1890, had six children. buried Ramsey Cemetery.
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Beenken
Ramsey Reformed Church
Lena Beenken
Titonka
Kroon
Swan Funeral Home
Jesus
Ramsey
Lena Spier
Stapelmoor
Osterfiesland
Germany
Dirk Spier
Thieatje
Illinois
Fariusry
Helmer Reenken
Gertie
Fred DeVries
Tena
George
Elmore
Minnesota
Buffalo Center
Warner
Della
Fred Pannhuk
Lakota
Huband
Stena Janssen
Titonka native wedding in California in 1950s style
Antoinette Elizabeth Weber and Louis Doyle Reaser wed in a double ring ceremony at The Lady Of The Valley church in Canoga Park California. The couple's reception followed at Calabasab Country Manor and they honeymooned in Iowa before settling in Calabasas California. The bride, a 1954 Calabasas graduate, works as a typist at Reseda Pacific Bell and the groom is with West Valley Newspaper Association. A July 30 Ti tonka celebration is announced with plans for a parade and talent show with cash prizes.
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Antoinette Elizabeth Weber
Louis Doyle Reaser
P. Meskille
Lady of the Valley
Canoga Park
California
Anton Weber
Calabasas
West Valley
Florence K. Reaser
Titonka
Towa
Judy Dunn
Anna Marie
Toni
Frank Dae
Ann Traylor
Lucy Canton
Marita Spotts
Ballarina
Jan Gorsey
Johanna Ball
Carolyn Judish
Calabasa Country Manor
Iowa
Cocoga
Reseda
Doyle
West Valley Newspaper Association Inc
Calabasas Road
Calabasas, California
County Wide 4-H Square Dance Planned For July
The Kos suth County 4-H square dance will be July 18 on the Al gone athletic field from 8 30 to 11 30 PM with Lloyd Frazee leading. 4 H members pay a small fee while leaders attend free. Intermission features include the county 4 H girls chorus and a girls trip from Irvington Ideals 4 H Club. Planning officers Bonnie Froehlich Gertude Kahler Carol Chambers Julie Nygaard and Duane Jensen Aaron Anlker David Erickson Bob Chambers are listed as organizers.
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Kossuth
Lloyd Frazee
Algone
Irvington Ideals
Inter-District Playoff at Bancroft Sunday
Mondamin and Bancroft Junior Legion teams meet at Bancroft Memorial Park on Sunday July 21 at 8:00 p.m. to decide the Inter-District Champion. The winner advances toward the Junior Legion State Tournament at Bancroft on August 11 and 12.
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Mondamin
Junior Legion
Bancroft
Bancroft Memorial Park
Portland Woman Passes Away in July Rites Held
Mrs. Will Grover of Portland Township died at home Friday July 12. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Burt on Tuesday July 16, with burial in Burt Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a son W. H. Grover of Portland, and a daughter Zada Smith of Milwaukee.
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Will Grover
Portland Township
Presbyterian Church
Burt
W. H. Grover
Portland
Zada Smith
Milwaukee
Audition Dates Announced For Fair Talent Show
The Home Talent Show committee of the Kossuth County Fair announces auditions in two locations. Algona at the Farm Bureau Building on July dist and Swea City High School on August 2, both at 8:00 p.m. Participants may prepare numbers and winners will receive prize money. For details contact Florence Reynolds, Titonka.
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Kossuth County Fair
Algona
Florence Reynolds
Titonka
Buffalo Boosters Hold Annual Achievement Day
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club hosts its annual Achievement Day on Friday July 26 1957 at Fellowship Hall in the Methodist Church. Demonstrations exhibits and a style show are planned and the public is invited.
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Buffalo Boosters
Fellowship Hall
Three 4-H Livestock Workouts Scheduled
Three 4-H livestock judging practices are planned for 4-Hers and parents to learn livestock selection for fun and profit. The first workout July 12 at Swea City covered baby beeves and hogs, with 20 members attending. Subsequent sessions July 16 at Francis Erpelding farm for beef, July 17 at Claude and Kent Seely for sheep beef heifers and bulls, all starting at 6 30 p.m.
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Robert C. Johnson
Thoreson Bros
Swea City
Francis Erpelding
Howard Schoby
Claude
Kent Seely
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John‘Rippentrop
American Legion 'S Auxiliary
Buffalo
Clarence Brandt
Arthur Rode
Herbert Rakow
Willian Fritz
Irvin Schmidt
Merlin Madsen
Duance Habeger
O. T. Cherland
Fred Davis
Ralph Thompson
Cresco
R. E. Morgan
Robert Deal
W.H. Bosworth
John P. Simon
Bob Buscher
Eagle
Richard O’green
Duane Erickson
Walter Hans
Jim Rock
Virgil Tokhelm
Fenton
Ervin Borchardt
Donald Radig
Raymond Dreyer
Harold Schlei
Jack Gerhart
Garfield
Orval Fuchsen
B. J. Aniiker
Ervin Bannart
C. L. Girres
Harold D. Fisher
German
Wm. Rode
Elmer Junkermeier
Henry Stecker
Raymond Kruse
Harm A. Hussings
Grant
Leslie Mino
Robert Briggs
Leon McCoy
John Richardson
Walter Klocke
Greenwood
Ray Disworth
Marvin Vaske
Alfred,Borium
Ervin ‘Heldorfers
Ralph Mastin
Edwin Naumann
Adrai Hauskins
Irvington
Robert Mayer
Francis Froehlich
Lorin Larson
W. H. Raney
Arthur Ben , Scholer
Jen Len
Lotts Creek
Wayne Gade
Leo Kollasch
Ervin Ruhnke
Wm. Hannover
Cecil Bjustrom
LaVerne Township
Albert Girard
W. Raymond Legler
Edwin Marty
Charles Sorensen
Harding Hansen
eee _ Flom Creek
Ronald Gardner
Ed Mino
Richard Young
James Spear
Everett Steven
H. E. Prestthus
Lloyd Bartlett
W. J. Stewart
Robert Lensing
Roger Scott
Prairie
Dan E. Froehloch
George ‘Kunkel
Nick Arndorfer
Arthur Plathe
Philip Arndorfer
Leander Vaske
Floyd Yackle
Rudy Rahe
Art Blocker
Don Degen
Riverdale
Anton Becker
Bernard Thilges
John Origer
George Wagner
Harold Frideres
Seneca
Donald Bollig
Charles Osborn
Freq Johannesen
Earl Crouch
Ed Johnson
Richard Sarechet
Peter Er- Pelding
Wesley Township
Andrew Reising
Robert Boleneus
Theron Hansen
Ralph Tjaden
Richard Madgon
Lena. Beenken
Titonea
S.C. S
W.S.C.S
Sarah
W. McDonald
Lewis Larsen
Joe Boekelman
Lesson
Mary Budlong
Leah
Edith
Hazel Budlong
Jay Budlong
Edith Budlong
Esther
Ted de Boer
John Aken
Kenneth Swan
Howard Sparks
Sis
Lou Bartlett
Bartlett
Lou
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