Ramblin with Phil The Baja California Adventure
A family recounts a 21 year span of travel and a 1963 Ford van trip from Des Moines to Phoenix and Baja California. They describe planning with daughter Vi and Pres, crossing into Mexico via San Luis, trekking Highway 5 to San Felipe, meeting curious local boys, and arranging a fishing trip with an English speaking Mexican guide for the next morning.
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Titanica
Washington, D.C
Des Moines
Phoenix
Baja California
Mexico
California
Pres
U.S
Arizona
Tacna
Phil
Yuma
San Luis
San Felipe
Sea of Cortez
Gulf of California
Engagement of Yvonne Lepird to Dr Darrel Beenken
Estherville couple announces the engagement of Yvonne Carol Lepird to Dr. Darrel Lynn Beenken. Beenken, son of Mrs. Herbert Beenken and late Eugene C. Beenken, is a 1975 Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine graduate practicing in Estherville. Yvonne, a 1975 nursing graduate from South Dakota State University, works at Holy Family Hospital in Estherville. A fall wedding is planned.
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R. N. Lepird
Estherville
Yvonne Carol Lepird
Darrel Lynn Beenken
Dr. Beenken
Herbert Beenken
Eugene C. Beenken
Titonka
College of Veterinary Medicine
Iowa State University
Yvonne
College of Nursing
South Dakota State University
Holy Family Hospital
Two Titonka Stalwarts Sign With Waldorf College
Second-team all stater Jeff Loeschen and teammate Phil Ubben signed letters of intent to play football at Waldorf College. Loeschen, a 6-3 195 pound tight end and defensive tackle, helped Titonka go undefeated in eight games and earned first team all conference honors. Ubben, a 5-11 195 pound fullback, started for Titonka and was an honor student. Jeff aims for law enforcement or carpentry at Waldorf while Ubben pursues accounting.
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Forest City
Jeff Loeschen
Phil Ubben
Titonka
Waldorf College
Loeschen
Ubben
Titanka
Jeff
Waldorf
Excursion Notes from a Gulf Beach Trip
The writer describes a sunny beach scene and very warm Gulf waters. They promise details next week about a fishing adventure and a future trip into Baja. The tone suggests a personal diary style and anticipation of further coastal experiences.
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The
Gulf
Baja
Area Women Do Well In State Bowling Tourney
Titonka Savings Bank team placed 24th in Class B with 2384 scratch. LaVaughn Wibben finished 33rd in Class A singles with 573. Charlotte Anderson 141st in Class B singles with 520. Kas Lassen and Betty Miller 363rd in Class B doubles 939. Velma Nelson 241st in Class C singles with 476. Five Titonia area teams participated and more money winners exist.
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Iowa
Titanka Savings Bank
Judy Junkermeier
Betty Miller
Velma Nelson
Bonnie Rike
LaVaughn Wibben
LaVaughn
Charlotte Anderson
Kas Lassen
Titonia
V F W Auxiliary Meeting Noted With Raffle Winners
The Titanica V F W Auxiliary plans a August 3 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Titonia Public Library meeting room with Ada and Darlene as hostesses. Marian Erma and Jolene will deliver cookies to the Care Center on August 10. Clara Klasse and Martha Wib won Savings Bonds at the Indian Day raffle.
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Titanica V.F. W
Titonia Public Library
Ada
Darlene
Marian
Erma
Jolene
Clara Klasse
Martha Wib
J K Hanson Presents Town Park Award and Golf Champion Helen Jaren
John K Hanson presents the Town Park Improvement Award. Helen Jaren wins the Women's Golf title at Hillside Golf Club Wesley with a 98 total after a steady second nine to overcome a two stroke deficit. At age 75 she earns the crown.
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John K. Hanson
Helen Jaren
Hillside Golf Club
Wesley
Titanica Board Holds Annual Meeting Highlights
The Titanica Board of Education held its annual meeting on July 14 at 7 p.m. Secretary Harold Gartner and Treasurer Lois Smith presented their reports while Superintendent Wilbeck outlined priorities. Actions included renewing Gartner and Smith terms, $1,000 honoraries, a $300,000 depository limit, and audit arrival. Future items cover band fund raising, staff hires, fee changes, special education contracting, and lunch policies. A 30 percent elementary principal sharing plan with Buffalo Center is issued. Next meeting is August 9.
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Titanica Board of Education
Harold Gartner
Lois Smith
Rod Wilbeck
General Fund
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
Titanka Savings Bank
Black Hills
Marvin Carlson
Titonka
Bernadine Gerard
Algona Community
Terrace Park Dairy
Clear Lake Lakery
Supt
Wilbeck
Buffalo Center
Titanica
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for August 2 at 8 PM
The Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular business meeting Monday August 2 at 8 PM at the shelterhouse with Helen Jaren and Marie Orthel as hostesses. Calendar of Activities and committee chairmen will be finalized. Members should pay dues and prospective members may contact President Pat Haines or Secretary Doris Isebrand.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Helen Jaren
Marie Orthel
Pat Haines
Doris Isebrand
Hopkes-Thomsen Wedding Sealed At Ramsey Church
Marilyn Hopkes of Algona and James Thomsen of Ames were married May 8 in a candlelight ceremony at Ramsey Reformed Church Titonka. The double ring service was led by Rev. John Janssen with a large wedding party and reception in the fellowship hall. The couple will reside at 130 B University Village Ames while the groom studies electrical engineering at Iowa State University.
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Carol Nelson
Iowa Falls
Roger Harms
Titonka
Ramsey Reformed Church
John Janssen
William Nelson
Marion
Herman Harms
Bob Reese
David Harms
Gary Smith
Phil Specht
Neal Hansen
Brian Moore
Dennis Turner
Dale
Marian Gerdes
Mr. Nelson
Anne Hare
Deb Mahoney
Cheryl Harms
Jean Taylor
Gladys Laird
Darrel Harms
Irvin Harms
Tim Bowers
Kim Nelson
Marilyn June Hopkes
Algona
James Thomsen
Ames
Alvin Hopkes
Delbert Thomson
Irvington
Joseph Carr
Lakota
Linda Hopkes
Bruce Sauerwine
Clementon
David Schneider
West Bend
Lois Woods
Iowa City
Lawrence Schneider
Donna
Darlene Thomson
Timothy Handeland
Estherville
Carrol Heifner
Titonia
Arlys Wirtjes
Mason City
John Schnakenburg
Fellowship Hall
Gary Iddings
Robert Heifner
Lone
Rock
Nick Thomson
Cecil Heifner
Fenton
Leo Morris
Fairmont
Minn
Tia Palmer
Forest City
Sherry Pannhuk
Orange City
Mark Mayer
Spirit Lake
Jerald Bode
St. Benedict
Lorraine Heifner
Buffalo Center
Lisa Heifner
Lori Heifner
Susan Heifner
Delbert Thomsen
Minnesota
Canada
University Village
Iowa
College of Electrical Engineering
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Bank
Gilmore City - Bradgate Community School
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
U.S. Navy
Charleston
Philadelphia
Washington D.C
Mediterranean
Open House Shower for Mary Christensen in Titonka
Friends and relatives are invited to Mary Christensen bride to be of Brad Shipman for an open house bridal shower. The event runs Friday August 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kountry Kitchen Cafe in Titonka.
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Mary Christensen
Brad Shipman
Kountry Kitchen
Titonka
James Rode Accepts Librarian Post at Storm Lake High
Storm Lake announces James Rode will serve as librarian at Storm Lake Senior High School next year. He starts his fourth year with the Storm Lake Schools after three years in the senior high English Department. Rode is a 1968 Mankato State graduate with a BS in English and minors in library science and German, and earned an MS in Media from MSU in 1974.
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James Rode
Storm Lake Storm Lake
Storm Lake
Rode
Jim
Mankato State University
MSU
Open House Shower For Janine Boyken
An open house bridal shower honoring Janine Boyken bride to be of Lamonte Gray will be held at the Ramsey Reformed Church rural Titonka on Saturday August 7 at 1 30 p m All relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.
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Janine Boyken
Lamonte Gray
Ramsey Reformed Church
Titonka
Vincent Heifner
Titonica
Congregational Church
Buffalo Center
Jerald Heifner
Estherville
Alvin Hopkes
Carrol Heifner
Virgil
Heifer and
Plan Open House Whole Hog Barbecue
The Arthur Petersons and Elmer Engelbarts sponsor an open house whole hog barbecue at the Arthur Peterson farm southeast of Titonka. A social hour starts at 6:00 p.m. with serving at 7:00 p.m. Attendees are asked to furnish their own utensils.
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Arthur Petersons
Elmer Engelbarts
Arthur Peterson
Titonka
Senior Citizens Dinner at Shelterhouse
The Titania senior citizens will hold a potluck dinner on Monday August 2 at the new shelterhouse. You all come.
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Shelterhouse
Titania
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