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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
4
Rambling letter notes a cooperative Town Council, with May and June proceedings published, curb and gutter decisions, resident requests, and a call for written intents to join the 1971 project. Family updates include son Phil’s Navy service and daughter Vi’s nursing graduation in Minneapolis.
Local children may register at the Titanica Public Library on Saturday June 12 from 1 to 4 PM for an eight week summer reading program. Participants score runs by reading books of their choice and will receive a treat after eight weeks. Event sponsored by the Titonka Federated Club.
The May 29 ceremony at the Little Brown Church in Nashua joined Virginia Joyce Fries of Story City and Dennis Rafdal of Ankeny. Rev Hinder officiated. dinner followed at Don's Ranch House. The bride works for the Iowa Highway Commission in Ames. the groom is a barber in Ankeny. They will reside in Ames with family attendance noted.
Cub Scouts Pack 63 of the Titania District held a May Pack meeting at City Park on Sunday June 6 with a picnic lunch and awards presented by Cubmaster Bob Schueler. recipients included Brian Bartelt Kenny Stroebel Todd Van Hove Chris Brandt Darin Jorgen Jeff Van Hove David Gerdis Mike Meier Greg Hoover Allen Anderson and Danny Amesbury Webelos Award followed by ball games and a swim. Next Tuesday June 15 the scouts will visit Bart's Clubhouse meeting in front of the school at 2 00 p m they will tour KGLO studios before the 4 00 p m program.
The Buffalo Boys 4 H Club Tour originally set for Monday June 21 is postponed to Tuesday June 29 at 5 00 p m starting at the Merlin Van Hove farm and ending at Wm Amesbury s with a family pot luck supper reporter Myron Carlson
Vickie Leerar and Charles Lee Trunkhill married May 1 at First Lutheran Church Britt with Rev. Paul Adix officiating. The couple, both graduates of local high schools, will reside northwest of Titonka after a California wedding trip.
The American Red Cross and Titonka Volunteer Fire Dept will run a seven week first aid course at Titonka School starting Wednesday June 16 at 7 30 p m. John Dole of Algona teaches beginner and advanced training with a $1 text book fee. Card renewals are due every three years.
Mr and Mrs Carl F Callies celebrate 40 years of marriage with an open house June 20 from 2 to 4 PM at Titanka United Methodist Church. Daughters hosting include Mrs William Amesbury Mrs James Engel Columbus Ohio Mrs Raymond Burchett Lincoln Nebraska and Mrs Dean Lust Anchorage Alaska. Married June 8 1931 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.
Funeral services for Mrs. Della May Nelson 81 a former Titonka resident were held at Blake Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p m Tuesday June 8 Rev Paul Hansen officiated She died June 3 at her Omaha Nebraska home Born March 1 1890 Mount Auburn Town married William Nelson March 19 1910 He preceded her in death Interment Buffalo Township Cemetery Survivors include son Eldon Minneapolis three grandchildren three great grandchildren two sisters Beulah Hansen Clear Lake Carrie Herdesty Palon Beach Calif and one brother Irvin Hall Nora Springs
County Extension Service offers a Tractor and Machinery Safety Training for 14 and 15 year olds under U S Labor rules. Classes may be in Bancroft and Algona with a girls class, enrollment by June 15, fee 11 dollars per session, next class in spring 1972. about 300 have completed the program in three years.
The University of Iowa awarded an estimated 2,574 degrees at May 28 commencement, the largest ever. Titonka area graduates included John Cordes Juris Doctor, Lakota. Mark Boyken Doctor of Medicine, Titonka. John Brandt Juris Doctor, Titonka. President Boyd conferred degrees. George Forel directed religious services. Robert Ray served as master of ceremonies.
David Kitzinger received a Cum Laude certificate at the 1971 Honors Day Convocation at Mankato State College on Sunday afternoon June 6. The event included a reception in the Center Ballroom area of the Central Student Union after the ceremony. Mr and Mrs H W Kitzinger attended the event with other relatives.
The Kossuth County Pork producers and Titonka merchants sponsor Pork Appreciation Days from Monday June 14 through Friday June 18. Registration starts at participating merchants for a chance to win a ham or pork loin. winners announced June 18 at 8 00 p m on Main Street. No purchase required and one ham per family.
The Titania Woman's Club met at June Sparks home for their final meeting of the year on June 3. President Betty Gartner announced next year’s committee appointments while Lenore Schram and others were named honorary members. Violet Buffington joined as a new member and plans for July 4 hosting at the Historical Building in Algona were noted.
Titonka Iowa council met June 3 1971 with Mayor Gartner and members Fox Heyer Krominga Meier and absent Schuster. Minutes May approved. Publication form for minutes kept. financials filed. bills allowed. cigarette permits issued to five establishments. Plans outlined for curb and gutter work and hazard removal on town property. Various salaries, bills, and purchases recorded. sewer, water, and road budgets noted. meeting adjourned.
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