Ramblin with Phil notes paper delays and plans
The editor explains delayed mail to Titonia residents with Thursday delivery, mentions moving the office and improving the shop, requests early story submissions, and previews plans for the Topic. Also notes a Bermuda shorts wearer at a bridge party and Kenny Swan's ambulance Ford wagon. Warnings about fireworks and July 4 safety follow, with well wishes for Dr. Lesiak’s vacation.
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Titonia
Wesley
Kenny
Swan
Dr. Lesiak
Massachusets
Doc
Social Security Rep Visit Planned for Algona Post Office
A Fort Dodge Social Security district representative will be in the Algona Post Office basement on Thursday June 28 from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m to answer questions or assist with payments applications.
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Algona
Fort Dodge
Social Security District
Ramsey Christian Reformed Tie In Church Softball Standings
The Christian Reformed and Ramsey tied for first after Christian Reformed beat Immanuel 9-5 on Friday. Britt defeated the Methodists 17-12 as Britt led throughout and added eleven runs in the final inning surge. The standings show Ramsey 1 0, Christian Reformed 1 0, Immanuel 2 0, Britt 3 2, Methodist 0 4. The leaders meet Friday in a twin bill with Immanuel vs Good Hope in the opener.
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Christian Reformed
Ramsey
Immanuel
Britt
The
Methodists
Pet. Ramsey
Good Hope
Methodist
Oat Harvest Looms and July Field Day at Kanawha
County Extension Director Dean L. Barnes reports oat fields nearing harvest and rising oat silage activity. ISU soil moisture shows April to mid June rainfall varied widely across Iowa with topsoil moisture ranging from zero to ten inches. Strawberries need weekly watering to avoid mold, and the Kanawha experimental farm field day is set for July 12 to view soil and crop experiments.
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Iowa State College
Iowa
Tipton
Kanawha
Correction notices omission of honor roll member Doris Hipp
A correction states Doris Hipp was omitted from the school year honor roll previously. The editors apologize for the oversight and extend congratulations on a fine year’s effort.
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Doris Hipp
Doris
Fourth of July safety push urges tough enforcement
The National Safety Council and the International Association of Chiefs of Police urge a rigid police enforcement policy during the Fourth of July to curb automobile misuse and rising traffic deaths. They compare fireworks fatalities to car deaths and call for immediate action to reduce holiday accidents.
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National Safety Council
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Soil Bank Deadlines Announced for Kossuth Farmers
Richard I. Anderson, chairman of the county ASC committee, warns Kossuth County farmers of soil bank acreage reserve deadlines for this crop year. Key dates include June 30 for wheat and barley rye, July 4 for oats, July 20 for signing agreements, and July 31 for corn, flaxseed, grain sorghum and soybeans. Grazing rules revised to June 22. grazing after that requires emergency USDA order. Office hours 8 am to 5 pm six days a week through July 31 for assistance.
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Kossuth
Soil Bank
Richard I. Anderson
ASC
Nicky Cement Sage
Anderson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Polio Vaccine Now Available in Kossuth County
A large supply of Salk polio vaccine is now in Kossuth County doctors offices. All children through 19 and pregnant women are eligible per the State Health Department. Officials urge vaccination before July 1 to curb polio cases this year.
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Kossuth
State Health Department
Subscriptions Still Due as Reminders Go Out
The paper urges subscribers with overdue or expired accounts to pay promptly, noting reminders will be mailed late next week and asking readers to check if their paper is paid through the indicated month and year. Also mentions paying by check cash or money order and thanks readers.
American Legion Auxiliary Invites Members to July Meeting
The Auxiliary schedules its regular business meeting for Monday evening July 2 at Stella Petersen's home. Officers for 1956 57 will be installed and dues urged. All eligible women linked to Legion service are invited to join. Members should wear their Auxiliary pins and display the US flag on July 4 during Independence Day observances.
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Stella Petersen
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
United States
Tyke Theatre Announces Two-Show Weekly Schedule Change
Starting July 4 the Tyke Theatre will show only two different shows per week with Merchants Theatre tickets valid Wednesday or Thursday for the same program. A Friday night off. second show on Saturday and Sunday nights. Two complete shows each evening at 7 00 p m. July movie calendar outdated. watch paper for updates.
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Tyke Theatre
Merchants Theatre
Demonstration Workshop Set for June 29 at Algona High Annex
A 4-H demonstration workshop is scheduled for June 29 at 1 30 p m in the Algona High School Annex. Leaders demonstration teams and mothers are urged to attend as teams prepare to present techniques. Darlene Callies and Marian Meyer of the Buffalo Boosters will showcase a winning activity from the Iowa State Fair.
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Kossuth
Algona High School
Darlene Callies
Marian Meyer
Buffalo Boosters
Marie Gigler
Darlene Cakes
Mason City
Clear Lake
Victoria Rakow
Virginia Fritz
To &O
Betty Hatten
Ames
Sandra Gartner
Farm Outlook Maps Hog Slaughter Shifts May To June Trends
Iowa State College economist Steve Hiemstra reports hog slaughter receipts surged in late May after a sharp rise in early May. He cites warm weather and higher feed prices as factors in the rebound with potential market timing in line with 1955. Pasture and soil moisture deteriorated, corn and soybeans started well, but southern Iowa subsoil dryness threatens crops.
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Steve Hiemstra
Iowa State College Farm
Hiemstra
Tupi Ic
Iowa State College
Iowa
Great Plains
Sam H. Thompson
Thompson
Buffalo Center Votes for Municipal Plant
Buffalo Center residents approved a municipal light plant with 317 yes to 314 no. The election included 24 spoiled ballots and 115 absentee ballots of which 94 counted. some were voided for notarization errors or cancellation. A 30 day window exists to contest the outcome.
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Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center Committee
Interstate Power Co
Good neighbors help Raymond Spear on farm
Neighbors gathered last Wednesday to cut and bale the first hay of the season for Raymond Spear who has been ill for a month. The photo lists many local residents assisting, with Rev. Schwerin credited for the picture.
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Raymond Spear
Raymond
Sylvan Hanna
Lester Gray
Frank Meyer
Alvin Gray
Bob Liljedah
Dick A. Beenken
Robert Spear
Ken Rankin
Alfred Redenius Telke Stecker
Ed Sathoff
Harold Beenken
William Nothwehr
Erry Bockelman
Jimmy Rippentrop
Former Titonka resident killed in train truck accident
Cortland G Dorencamp 29 of Clear Lake died Monday morning when his truck collided with a Rock Island freight south of Mason City. Dorencamp, a former Titonka resident and brother in law to John B Isebrand of Titonka, left a wife and five children. The accident happened on a county road south of Mason City as Dorencamp drove east. no skid marks were found. The Dorencamps previously lived in Titonka in 1948 and worked in construction.
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Cortland G. Dorencamp
Clear Lake
Mason City
Car fire damages 1950 Studebaker near Woden
Sunday morning the German Valley Fire Department were called to extinguish flames in the Dick Meinders car. Mrs Meinders and child returned from Ramsey Reformed Church when smoke was seen from the hood. The fire caused considerable damage to the vehicle located one half mile north of Woden.
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Dick Meinder
German Valley
Dick Meinders
Ramsey Reformed Church
Studebaker
Woden
Forest City Man Arrested on Reckless Driving Charge
LeRoy Dennis Kingsley of Forest City was arrested by Fred Baade on Wednesday evening for reckless driving. He appeared before acting Mayor Art Booken on Thursday, was fined 5000 dollars, with 95.89 dollars of the fine suspended.
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Forest City
LeRoy Dennis Kingsley
Fred Baade
Art Booken
Luthe League Picnic Promotes Bible Aided Teen Help
The Luthe congue plans a potluck picnic at Call Park Algona on Monday July 2. Afterward four will discuss rock sex juvenile delinquency and teen problems and how the bible aids in solving them. Members may then act freely.
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Call Park
Algona
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Phil
Titonka
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