First Square Dance Here Is Big Success
The Titonka Twirlers sponsored the first public square dance at the shelterhouse in Grass Park Titonka on Wednesday June 8 drawing over 40 visiting couples and a large local crowd. Out of town clubs included Joice Renwick Humboldt Forest City Swea City Fairmont Mason City and one couple from California with plans for another class in July and future dances. Lena DeVries plans church mission work in Germany and travel in the Midwest this summer and fall while sharing experiences and raising church support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Twirlers
Shelterhouse
Grass Park
Titonka
Joice
Renwick
Humbolt
Forest City
Swea City
Fairmont
Mason City
California
Mia
Fred
DeVries
Lena DeVries
Boone
Iowa
Germany
Lena
New York
Bible Christian Union, Inc
Interdenominational
Lebanon
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Titania
Lakota
Wisconsin
Frieburg
Birthday Open House for Ray Hansen at Grass Park Shelterhouse
An Open House Coffee will honor Ray Hansen on his 85th birthday at the Shelterhouse in Grass Park. The event is Friday, June 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grass Park
Ray Hansen
V.F.W. And Legion To Hold Joint Meeting
Vilensa veterans of foreign Wars and American Legion posts will meet at the American Legion Hall at 8:00 p.m. Thursday June 23. Ed Uken VFW Commander urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilensa Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
American Legion Hall
Ed Uken
Vv. F. W
Dave Anderson Tops League Trap Shooters
Dave Anderson led the Summer Trap League after a third week, breaking 48 of 50 birds for Titonka Conservation Club. Mark Hamilton and Steve Rike each shot 42, with in state standings listing Anderson Implement atop the table and Titanka Topic second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Anderson
Titonka Conservation Club
Mark Hamilton
Steve Rike
Steve Cink
Clark Christensen
Scott Rasmussen
Anderson
Titanka
Tom's Place
Sexton
Interstate Power
van Hove Shelling
Bat-C -Bar Farms
Reed Hardware
Titanica Plumbing
Des Moines Register
Caution Urged For Water Recreationists In Iowa
Iowa readers are urged to practice safety with water recreation after drownings. The Iowa Conservation Commission lists rules: wear flotation devices for children and non-swimmers, wade upstream, avoid overestimating swimming ability, use caution on slippery river banks, rest during boating or swimming, and never go alone to ensure quick aid if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des. Molnes
Iowa
Valley Farmers 4-H Club Holds June Meeting Tour
The Valley farmers 4-H Club met Monday June 13 at Neal Hanson's home. Members toured each farm and viewed fair projects, ending with a family picnic at the German Valley Schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Farmers 4-H Club
Neal Hanson
German Valley
Joyce Culbertson and Terry Elman wed in double ring ceremony
Joyce A Culbertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Culbertson and Terry R Elman son of Mr and Mrs Merlyn Elman of Buffalo Center were united in marriage on Saturday June 4 at 2 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The bride wore lace over satin empire waist gown and carried pink white daisies. The reception featured a hog roast and music by Clem and the Country Cousins. After a wedding trip to the Ozarks the couple will reside on a farm north of Buffalo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce A. Culbertson
Francis Culbertson
Terry R. Elman
Merlyn Elian
Buffalo Center
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Ted Agar
Ladonna Schaack
Brenda Hoffbauer
Rhonda Bud
Long
Judy Culbertson
Nancy Culbertson
Priscilla Jones
Doug Culbertson
Bruce Culbertson
Steve Risius
Jeff Heitland
Greg Finer
Bob Schmidt
Ron Schmidt
Brent Bradley
Anita Schutter
Suc Risius
David
Lora Culbertson
Leona Smith
Sherri van Weelden
Rey Weihousen
Jane Joss
Clem
Ozarks
Bridal shower honors Barbara Post in rural Titonka
An open house bridal shower was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church Titonka on June 11 to honor Barbara Post bride elect of John Greenfield. Guests registered, program featured readings and songs, and gifts were opened with family assisting before Barbara and John marry on June 25.
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Timmanuel Lutheran Church
Titonka
Barbara Post
John Greenfield
Mary Post
Beverly Welhousen
Troyce Post
Sarabara
Art Post
Clifford Greenfield
Heiko Bruns
Evert Post
Wendy Bruns
May Ager
Cindy Bruns
Diana Ostermann
JoAnn Post
John
Brenda Maas
Viona Welhausen
Amanda Bruns
Marilyn
Wendy
Patt Bruns
Myrna
Donna Maas
Sandie
Lisa
Linda Os
U M Women Receive Lifetime Memberships at Meeting
Titania United Methodist Women hosted a birthday observance on Wednesday June with Marlene Uken and Florence Reynolds leading the program Let Yourself Go. Three members Leota Walrod Hazel Stott and Grace Needland earned lifetime pins. A kitchen band entertained and Ninteen Jubilee Jewels were honored with 17 present.
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Titania United Methodist
Marlene Uken
Florence Reynolds
Leota Walrod
Ha~zel Stott
Grace Needland
Mabel Dunmire
Arts and Crafts
U.M. W
Hope Circle
Mary Budlong
la Vaughn
Lively Ladies
Titonia Care Center
Hjelmans
JoAnnes Hoover
Gertrude Sunken
Marilyn Bengston
Residents Celebrate Birthdays and Welcome Newcomers at Titanica Care Center
At the Titanica Care Center a busy week welcomed two new residents Alvin Rosenmeyer of Algona and Herman Bruns of Buffalo Center. June 8 marked Camilla Cooper’s 91st birthday with a luncheon and party. Immanuel Lutheran Bible School and Ramsey Reformed Church children performed. Ernest Peterson, age 85, celebrated with cake and ice cream. The center thanked Dean United Methodist Church for donated purses and Methodist Church plus VFW ladies for cookies.
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Alvin Rosenmeyer
Algona
Herman Bruns
Buffalo Center
Herman
Camilla Cooper
Camilla
Church Circle
Hazel Budlong
Immanuel Lutheran Bible School
Ramsey Reformed Church
Ernest Peterson
Wesley
Ernest
Dean United Methodist Church
The
Methodist Church
Correction of donation credit to Kossuth County Cattlemen's Association
A correction notes that the Kossuth County Cattlemen's Association donated five gift certificates of five dollars each for Ti tanka's Beef Day last week. The author apologizes to the association and its members for the earlier miscredit.
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Titanka
Kossuth County Cattlemen's Association
Titonka Students Graduate From The University Of Iowa
Iowa City May graduates include Doris Smith who earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with high distinction and Michael Schmidt who earned a Doctor of Medicine. About 2,400 students completed degrees at a ceremony with attendees from 96 counties in Iowa and 47 other states.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
U of I
Titonka
Doris Smith
Michael Schmidt
Towa
Dairy DHIA Awards Highlight Kossuth County Herds
Six local dairymen earned Dairy Herd Improvement Association Production Certificates for herds averaging over 10 percent above breed state averages for milk or fat for 1976 77. Six herds 236 cows averaged 575 pounds milk and 572 pounds fat. Awards issued jointly by ISU Extension and Midland United Dairy Industry Association. Also Titonka Board of Education met June 9 approving staff hires bus driver awards shared counseling and music teaching arrangements along with budget and records microfilming plans.
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Kossuth County
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
John J. Ley
Kossuth
John Ward
Swea City
Marvin Keane
Algona
Dhia Supervisiairyme
Iowa State Dhia, Inc
Voelker
Iowa
Titonka
Jim Peterson
Morris Givens
Lavern DeVries
Burt
David Kakacek
Titénica
Buffalo Center
Titonka Consolidated
Funeral Service Held For Mrs. Mary Nedved 75
Mary Nedved 75 died Saturday at Concord Manor Nursing Home. Services were held Monday at St. Boniface Church Garner with burial in the church cemetery. She was born July 16, 1901, grew up near Duncan, married John Nedved, lived in Garner since 1940, and was active in St. Boniface and the Rosary Society. Survived by four daughters, one son Eugene, 22 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a sister and three brothers.
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Garner
Mary Nedved
Concord Manor
St. Boniface Catholic Church
William N. Holzer
Joan Pederson
Daniel Kadrick
Larry Young
Scott Bell
Elmer Urich
Bob Kral
Dwight Ras
Rosary Society
Charles
Agnes Hagen
Seton
Forrest
Blanche) Rasmussen
Wesley
Wayne
Marie) Schoenwetter
Hayfield
Minn
William
Mildred) Smith
Titonka
Eugene
Cedar Rapids
Lillian Tupy
New Hampton
Ed Formanek
Britt
Joe Formanek
Frank Formanek
John
Melvin
Regina) Albom
Lewis
George
James Formanek
Gruss Ladies Aim to Form Card Group on Ladies Days
Ladies consider forming a Gris Recreation Area card group as they plan gatherings on designated Ladies Days. Interest among Gruss residents centers on social games and neighborhood activities.
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Gruss Ladies
the Gris
Seebeck Competes For Miss Kossuth-Winnebago Crown
Jacqueline Seebeck 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Seebeck of Wesley is among eleven candidates for Miss Kossuth-Winnebago. The pageant at Swea City June 23-24 awards 900 in scholarships and the winner advances to the Miss Iowa Pageant in Davenport in 1978. Donelle Bell is the current queen from Thompson. Plan to attend the June 24 8 00 p m event at Swea City High School gym.
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Iowa
American Lutheran Church Women
Luther College
Decorah
Erling Wold
Maria Anne Hirchmanny
Carrie Ten Boom
Chuck Olson
Floyd Thomas
Good Hope Lcw
George Alice
Kenneth Beal
Clarence Brandt
Vetla Brandt
Maurice Erpelding
Rolland Fox
Jac Givens
Bill Hamilton
Debra Harms
Alvin Hanken
Johnny Harms
Mason City
Debra
Luther League
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Titonka
Jacqueline Seebeck
Charles Seebeck
Wesley
Swea City
Davenport
Donelle Bell
Thompson
Swea City High School
Moor Man’s Scholarship Awarded to Brent Rippentrop
Brent Rippentrop a sophomore at Iowa State University Ames majoring in Agricultural Business received the Moor Man’s Scholarship of 400 for the year 1977 1978 awarded on merit by a group of academic peers recognizing achievement in the goals of scholarship and humane endeavor.
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Brent Rippentrop
Sophmore
Iowa State University
Ames
Moorman
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V.F.W. and Legion
LCW
Valley Farmers
Joyce Culbertson
Citizens of Tomorrow
Eric
Sara
Mrs
Bruce Hanson
Corey
Colin
Noel Krantz
Honor Barbara Post
Bridal
U.M
Titanica Care Center
U of
Board of Education
Keith Bartelt
Jacquelin Seebeck
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