Rambling with Phil on Indian Day and travel bog
Phil apologizes for incorrect dates for the 1976 Indian Day Celebration set for June 22 and 23. He notes carnival plans, newsletter print-time challenges, and the Pe tersen Classic bowling trip to Chicago with possible prize money. He contrasts small-town life with big cities, describes a supper club visit, and comments on farming, weather, and local crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Titanka
Blue Earth
Chicago
Tisuka
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Amall
Rites Held Tuesday For Mrs. Maggie Brandt 86
Funeral services for Maggie G. Brandt 86 were held at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titonka with Rev. Herbert Hanson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery and Blake Funeral Home handled arrangements. She was born April 23 1889 near German Valley and married Christian Brandt in Titonka in 1911. Survived by a daughter and three sons with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Titonka
Maggie G. Brandt
Herbert Hanson
Leonard Leeck
Blake
German Valley
Ramsey Reformed Church
Daniel Schaefer
Titonia
Christian Henry Brandt
Brandt
Westview Manor
Britt
Irene
Boyd S
Hilka Pannhuk
Fred
Gertie) Bestie
Abbe
Alice) Winter
Edward
Anna) Rike
William
Ella) Brandt
Henry
Anton
Boyd
Harry
Marie) Barrett
Harley
Clarence Brandt
Elida
Betty
Lois Brant
Carl
Hilka) Giesking
Telk
Agnes) Stecker
Forest City
Fran Pannkuk
Mason City
Harold
Alice) Anderson
Cannon Falls
Minn
Evert
Laurens
Minert
Freesort, Ill
Rev
John Pannhuk
Decorah
Ben
Jan Hjelmaas Honored At Open House Shower
An open house shower honoring Jan Hjelmaas daughter of Rev Roy Hjelmaas was held Tuesday May 25 at the Dean United Methodist Church Elsa Cunningham served as mistress of ceremonies Pauline Struthers led devotions Debbie Folkerts Lisa Seeberg and Paula Struthers sang Janice Folkerts read Lucille Carlson and Barbara Carlson ran two games Jan opened gifts with Carol Kiley A lunch was served by Barbara Bahling Violet Buffington Felina Buffington Pauline Struthers Neoma Hansen Elsa Cunningham Phylis Zwiefel Barbara Carlson Lucille Carlson Carol Kiley May Young and Janice Folkerts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Hjelmaas
Roy Hjelmaas
Dean United Methodist Church
Elsa Cunningham
Pauline Struthers
Debbie Folkerts
Lisa Seeberg
Paula Struthers
Janice Folkerts
Lucille Carlson
Barbara Carlson
Jan
Carol Kiley
Barbara Bahling
Violet Buffington
Felina Buffington
Ne~oma Hansen
Phylis Zwiefel
May Young
Janice Folkests
Evening at the dining room with standout meals
Reservations secured a pleasant dinner where prices were reasonable and the meal was expertly prepared. The show, though only adequate, featured several outstanding performances prompting guests to call it an exciting evening.
Titonka School class officers elected for 1976 77
Titonka Consolidated School students elected their class officers for the 1976 77 year. Seniors Don Michaelsen is president Lynda Steinberg vice president Ann Ubben secretary treasurer. Juniors Jean Follman president Brenda Meyer vice president Donna Heyer secretary treasurer. Sophomores Laura Mayland president Janet Heyer vice president Karen Giesking secretary treasurer. 8th Grade Glen Womble president Deborah Peterson vice president Lori Bruns secretary treasurer. 7th Grade Tim Gerdis president Chris Smith vice president Bruce Steinberg secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Consolidated School
Don Michaelsen
Lynda Steinberg
Ann Ubben
Treas
Jean Follman
Brenda Meyer
Donna Heyer
Laura Mayland
Janet Heyer
Karen Giesking
Glen Womble
Deborah Peterson
Lori Bruns
S.c,treas
Tim Gerdis
Chris Smith
Bruce Steinberg
Sec
Second Semester Honor Roll Lists by Grade
The document lists A and B Honor Roll eligibility based on average grades for daily subjects and names students across grades 12 through 2th, including Laura Boekelman and Mary Christensen in 12th, Joel Hjelmans in 11th, Kevin Wilbeck in 10th, Laura Mayland in 9th, Paula Struthers in 8th, Kim Schutter in 2th, and others. Denotes A Honor Roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Boekelman
Mary Christensen
Steven Dietrich
Rachel Eden
Jean Engelbarts
Cheryl Hansen
Patsy Mayland
Brian Mechlert
Mary Post
Melinda Boyken
Emogene Franzen
Marilyn Huisman
Jay Mayland
Susan Rike
Brent Rippentrop
Lorie Schuster
Bruce Sloper
Joel Hjelmans
Paul Janssen
Terry Mayer
Don Michaelsen
JoAnn Post
Alberta Sleper
Patty Charlson
Alan Grandgenett
Debbie Hansen
Jolene Isebrand
Jacque Seebeck
Ann Ubben
Renee Womble
Kevin Wilbeck
Eldean Boyken
Jean Follman
Galan Heifner
Donna Heyer
Rick Johnson
Brian Moore
Janet Post
Kenneth Post
Mavis Rike
Susan Smidt
Roger Smidt
Laura Mayland
Kent Mechler
Evelyn Moorek
Kristi Schmidt
Janice Abben
Lola Beenken
Becky Brandt
Daevid Gerdis
Karen Giesking
Debra Gray
Janet Heyer
Gayle Moore
Michelle Orthel
Bradley Ricks
Bret Seefeld
Teresa Tieman
Paula Struthers
Lyle Boeckholt
Christopher Brandt
Brian Bruns
Linda Buffington
Debga Folkerts
Mark Schmide
Swan Abben
Dale Finer Couple to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Dance
Mr and Mrs Dale Finer will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with a dance at Duncan Community Hall on Friday June 11 at 9 00 p m Ray s Accordion Band will furnish the music Their children Sherm of Chelan Wahs and Greg of Titonka sponsor the event All friends and relatives are invited They were married April 18 1951 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Finer
Duncan Community Hall
Ray
Sherm
Chelan
Wahs
Greg
Titonka
Finer
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Titonka Woman's Club Breakfast Meeting Ends Club Year
The Titonka Woman's Club held a May breakfast at the shelter house in Titonka park on May 27. They sponsored Brownies and Girl Scouts a 6th grade essay contest and provided refreshments at the Titania Care Center and County Home. The group planned a float for the Indian Day parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Titonka Park
Titania
Senior Citizens To See Pictures Of Europe
The Titania Senior Citizens will gather at the Kountry Kitchen for a 12:30 p.m. dinner on Monday June 7. They will view Europe pictures by the Kues ters of Livermore, then hold a business meeting at the Senior Citizens Center after the dinner and show.
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Europe
Titania
Kountry Kitchen
Kuesters
Livermore
Senior Citizens Center
Immanuel Lutheran ALCW Circles Meet This Month
Immanuel Lutheran ALCW circles will gather with Diana Circle meeting June 8 at 1 30 p m in Janice Meyer’s home where she leads the lesson Peace Circle meets at Louise Plaisier’s home with Rossie Stohr presenting the lesson Daisy Circle hosts Rosa Franzen and Velida Bruns leads the lesson at 8 00 p m in Gertrude Buss’s home Esther Circle convenes June 10 at 7 30 p m at Grace Stohr’s home Ardith Loeschen presents the lesson Miriam Circle meets June 15 at 1 30 p m at Hilda Giesking’s home with Troyce Post as hostess and lesson presenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Diana Circle
Janice Meyer
Peace Circle
Louise Plaisier
Rossie Stohr
Daisy Circle
Gertrude Buss
Rosa Franzen
Velida Bruns
Esther Circle
Grace Stohr
Ardith Loeschen
Miriam Circle
Hilda Giesking
Troyce Post
Titonka U M Women Plan June 9 Meeting
Titonka United Methodist Women will gather on Wednesday June 9 with the executive board at 1 15 p m and the general meeting at 2 p m The lesson titled Looking Back will be led by Mary Budiong and Shirley Amesbury Peggy Hill and Danny Harms oversee birthday observance table decorations Hostesses are Hazel Akkerman Bernadine Gerard and Ruth Hanson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka United Methodist
Mary Budiong
Shirley Amesbury
Peggy Hill
Danny Harms
Hazel Akkerman
Bernadine Gerard
Ruth Hanson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for June 7 at 8 PM
The Titanica American Legion Auxiliary will hold its meeting Monday June 7 at 8:00 p.m. at the home of Tena Bruns. Bea Garrett will serve as co hostess.
Area bowlers place in ABC tournament in Oklahoma City
Area bowlers who competed in the American Bowling Congress National Tournament in Oklahoma City earned prizes. Buffalo Center Industries with A J Budlong and Merle Hoover of Titonka placed 925th at 2723 for $42. Cal Josten of Ventura led the group with 86th in All Events at 1885 for $190. Budlong and Josten were 719th in Doubles at 1174 for $49. Josten 3456th in Singles at 584 for $17. Budlong 3864th at 580 for $16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bowling Congress
Oklahoma City
Okla
Buffalo Center Industries
A. J. Budlong
Merle Hoover
Titonia
Cal Josten
Ventura
A.J. Budlong
Josten
Budlong
Drill Team And Band Parents Meeting Set For June 8
Parents of the Drill Team and Senior High Marching Band will meet on June 8 in the bandroom at 6 30 p.m. to discuss possibilities of a band trip next summer.
Pre-Publication Drive For Kossuth History Book
A committee seeks pre payment for a new Kossuth County History 1912 1976 to fund printing. Early buyers pay 25 dollars, later buyers 35 dollars. about 1100 sales needed. Contributions still welcome via Duane Dewell in Algona as plans include 800 plus pages with photographs and county wide articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Ttain
Ben Reed
Kossuth County
Union Slough
Duane Dewell
Algona
Titonka School Board Hires Two New Teachers
The Titonka Board of Education in a special session approved contracts for Paul Krohn and Tom Dillivan for the 1976-77 school year. Krohn will teach P E and science and assist coaching. Dillivan will teach social studies and lead boys and girls track. The district also seeks a vocational agriculture teacher and noted the resignation of nurse Joyce Giesking. A complaint was filed against Allyn Boelman for failing to complete a contract. Next meeting June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Board of Education
Board of Education
Paul Krohn
Tom Dillivan
Titonka
Dillivan
Spencer
Usn.a
Spirit Lake Com
Supt
Wilbeck
Iowa Professional Teaching Practices Commission
Allyn Boelman
Titanka Consolidated Schools
Vanessa Follman Named Student Council Proxy
Vanessa Follman was chosen president of the Titania Consoli School Student Council for 1976 77. Officers include Shirlee Madsen as vice president and Terry Meyer as treasurer. next year’s council lists seniors Denise Heyer Deb Van Hove juniors Wendell Christensen Susan Schmidt Kevin Wilbeck sophomores Gayle Moore Janice Ubben Kris Wilbeck freshmen Mark Gaul Greg Hoover and 8th 7th graders Shelly Amessbury Joan Hoover Greg Moore Rodney Fox Jim Folkerts Jeri Ann Sleper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanessa Follman
Titania Consolidated School
Shirlee Madsen
Terry Meyer
Denise Heyer
Deb van Hove
Wendell Christensen
Susan Schmidt
Kevin Wilbeck
Gayle Moore
Janice Ubben
Kris Wilbeck
Mark Gaul
Greg Hoover
Shelly Amessbury
Joan Hoover
Greg Moore
Betty Walker Honored At Bridal Shower in Algona
Betty Walker of Algona was honored at a bridal shower on Friday evening May 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mavis Rike led the guest book. corsages were given to the honoree and relatives. A program featured readings, songs, and a piano solo, with refreshments and gift opening assisted by family and friends. The bride to be will wed Merle Ricklefs of Woden on June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Walker
Algona
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Mavis Rike
Miss Walker
Margaret Finer
Ted Ager
Dennis Fritz
Evelyn Biersted
Kristin Ricklefs
Debby
Ann Fritz
Shelley Zwiefel
Cindy Been~ Ken
Marlys Bruns
Delores Culbertson
Delored Franzen
Phyllis Glesking
Doris Isebrand
Betty Phelps
Trayce Post
Darlene Ricklefs
Loretta Ricklefs
Lorraine
Ike
Mildred Schmidt
Thelma Zwie~fel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maggie Brandt
Tra
Red Cross
Ronda Heyer
Jaura Boekelman
Dale Finers
Titonka Woman‘s Club
Immanuel Lutheran Alcw
FFA Chapter
Titonia Ffa
Busiess
Bruge Culbertson
Rusell’Bruns
Sentinel
Roger Ricklefs
Neal Struthers
A.B.C
Titonka School
Merle Ricklefa
Woden
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