Editorial on Kossuth County schools and consolidation debate
A reader argues against state education department rules for staffing and certification, praises dedicated local coaches, and warns against consolidating into large county schools. He suggests central administration, reallocating teachers, and sharing courses to preserve local schools and community development.
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Des Moines
Kossuth
Echool
Titanka Ble
Wialss
Persur
Pers Fortunal
Bridal Shower Honors Ruth Deed Before July Wedding
Ruth Deed daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Heed was honored at a Friday evening June 4 bridal shower in Fellowship Hall Titonka United Methodist Church. A program and lunch followed with hostesses named. Ruth will wed Philip Jaren Jr RMSN on Sunday July 7 at Titonka United Methodist Church and they will reside in Charleston South Carolina where Phil will join the Coast Guard Navy. The Layman Quartet of Holstein IA will give a concert June 28 at 6 00 pm in Titonka School Auditorium with admission by offering. The Lawmen Quartet of Holton IA, a noted gospel group, will perform with members listed.
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Ruth Deed
Charles Heed
Fellowship Mall
Titonka United Methodist Church
Lucila Givens
Marie Gingrich
June Sparks
Kathryn Hamilton
Hol
Lie Tonka
Lawmen Quartet
Holdand
Iowa
Middlewest
Edward Brandts To Observe Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edward Brandt observe their silver wedding anniversary with an Open House from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday June 30 at their home. Relatives and friends are invited. The article also notes visits, weddings, and gatherings involving Brandt family members and local acquaintances in the week prior.
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Edward Brandt
Miss Algona Pageant Candidate Sainke Carlson
Sainke Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Carlson seeks the Miss Algona title at the Miss Algona Pageant to be held Saturday. Carlson is a 1968 graduate of Yitenka High School and was a finalist in the Queen Contest at the Iowa State Fair last year. She aims toward the Miss Iowa Contest and Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City this fall. The Kossuth County Democratic Women’s Club meets Tuesday June 25 at 7 30 p.m. at the V F W Hall Swea City with Dan Johnston state candidate for Attorney General as guest speaker.
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Sainke Carlson
Mro
Clifford Carlson
Sandi
Yitenka High School
Atlantic City
Kossuth County
Democratic Women’s Club
V.F.W. Hall
Swea City
Dan Johnston
University of Iowa
Iowa City
University
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Cancer Research Laboratories
Roger Harvey
National Organization
Harvey
University of Ilinois College of Medicine
South Kossuth
Ruth Anfinson
Wesley
Joyce Hayden
Algona
Mary Budlong
Titonka
Wesley Wizards 4-H Club Notes and Local Visits
The Wesley Wizards 4-H Club met at the Jones home on Monday June 10 to discuss the July Workshop at Beckers on July 8 and judge foods brought by members. Boonie Becker and Kim Marlinek attended 4-H Camp at Okoboji. Friday visitors included the Eden and Amesbury families and travel to Mankato for Shelly.
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Wesley Wizards +H
Verdelle
Marlene Jones
Owas
Beckers
Boonie Becker
Kim Marlinek
Okoboji
Bessie Show
Funeral Services Held For Henry Krull at Britt Titonka Area
Funeral services for Herman Krull a 78 year old Britt resident and retired farmer from the Titonka area were conducted Monday in the Methodist Church with Rev Howard Eldrenkamp. Burial was in Buffalo Township Cemetery Titonka with seven grandsons as pallbearers. He married Grace Radmaker in 1910 and later Gusta Dobbernecker in 1957. Surviving are his wife five sons five daughters two stepsons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He suffered a heart attack and passed away after a period of ill health.
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Britt
Herman Krull
Titonka
Methodist
Howard Eldrenkamp
Boughton
Buffalo Township
Herman Jens Krull
John J
Etta Murra-Krull
Adeline, II
Ilinois
Kossuth Co
Nashua
Patterson Locker
Woden
Sears, Bomenth
Judass
Helens Kelln
Wise
Edward of
Thompson
Fim
Searville
Herman, Jr
Niagara
James i
Betty Lou
Powleys
Las Vegas
Nev
Lloyd Puttstuck
John Krull
Spring Valley
Minn
Elva Wandling
Kansas City
Klaus
Fin Krull
Louis
Clara) Huber
Open House Shower for Aliss Joy Tjaden in Good Hope
An open invitation to a bridal shower honoring Aliss Joy Tjaden is extended to all ladies. The event will be at Fellowship Hall in Good Hope on Friday June 28 at 8 00 p m. Hostesses include Zelda Beal Betty Brandt Alice Bruns Reera Hipp Lillian Honken Rae Krantz Doris Sathaff and Eilien Paap.
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Aliss Joy Tjaden
Good Hope
Fellowship Hall
Zelda Beal
Betty Brandt
Alice Bruns
Reera Hipp
Lillian Honken
Rae Krantz
Doris Sathaff
Eilien Paap Vais Me
State 4-H delegates attend Ames conference in June
Seventeen 4-H members from Kossuth County travel to the State 4-H conference in Ames. Mrs. Goldman of Forest City delivers the keynote on Shadows and Silhouettes, with sessions on communication and a view of Up the Down Staircase. Delegates from Titonka, Bancroft, Algona and neighboring towns join in workshops and the state chorus.
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Kossuth County
Ames
Max Goldman
Forest City
Linda Higgins
Titonka
Shirley Becker
Wesley
Jean Lynch
Bancroft
JoAgn Arndorfer
Becky Tielrhein
Alzona
Debbie Sabin
Nigena
Kathy Show
Madonna Janssen
Lakota
Charlies Hoeppner
Jaske Mark Resch
Whittemore
Steve Cherland
Lone Rock
Joe Detrick
Kurt King
Algona
Larry Roch Jesu
Marvin Kohlhaas
Irvington
Marcia Soderberg
Auto Deaths and Citizen Responsibility in Highway Crashes
A reflective editorial argues that drivers and citizens share blame for alcohol related crashes. It condemns shifting responsibility to authorities while urging personal action to stop intoxicated drivers before tragedy ends a life, noting how many fatal encounters begin with a bystander who looks away. Brenda Brandt spent the
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Highway Patrol
John Brandt Receives Degree At U of Iowa
John Brandt received a bachelor of arts in history from the University of Iowa during graduation exercises in Iowa City. The university conferred 2,236 degrees, totaling 104,800 since 1858, with Edward Ho Levi delivering the commencement address and receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Edward Ho Levi
University of Chicago
U of
Howard Bowen
John Brandt
Edward Brandt
Valley Farmerettes Meet at German Valley in April
The Valley Farmerettes met at German Valley on Thursday April 13 with Joyce Plaksier and Marilee Risius as hostesses. Eighteen members answered roll call and heard talks on safety at the stove and meals to help mothers. Demonstrations included White Sauces, Cheese Cookery, and Cheese Dips with several members leading.
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the Valley Farmerettes
German Valley
Joyce Plaksier
Marilee Risius
Linds Ricklefs
Becky Bunkofske
Bonna Tapper
Doana Ricklefs
Lindy Ricklefs
Jayce Plaiser
Diane Spear
Barbara Bowers
Joyce Plaisier
Carol Boekerman
Kathy Ubben
Janet Cane
Anes Poe
Awenty Bee
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Hal Honkero
Buffalo Center
Lewis F. Heifner
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Phil Jaren
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H. M. Hird
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Ralph
Faye
Louis Bartlett
J. L. Intermill
Elmer Peterson
Lake Winnebagosh
Minnesota
Lancaster
Wisc
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Karen Beetham
Brenda
Lancaster Methodist Church
Clarence Akkerman
Wayne Worth
Mary Sue
Monroe
Bert Weaver
Harm Wibben
Familly
John Tjarks
Verlyn Tjarks
Fort Dodge
George Boekelman
Bill Amesbury
Ray Burchett
Lincoln
Nebr
Calies
Miss
Wesley Wizards
Erwin Eden
Will Gerard
Mankato
Shelly
Callies
Upper Hay Lake
Scott Lust
Scott
Anchorage
Grandma Lust
Callieses
Herman Franzen
Audrey Boelkes
Alfred Boelkes
Orange
Drams” de
Henry Krull
American Legion Auxiliary
Mercy
Cancer
ASCS
Ft. Anderson
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Ima
Moco
Charman Anderson
Mayer Gartner
Hamilton
Honken
Isebrand
Miller
Redenius
Alonke
Red Cross
Inclustve
Ripley Avenue
Sybhl Preerksen
Department of Public Safety
Jowans
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U of Iowa
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