Community News Close to Page One
The note welcomes support and congratulates winners with a front page list. It announces a Ground Observer Corps training on Thursday March 15 at 8 00 p m in the school lunch room and a Titania Fire Department fund raising dance on Friday April 6. It urges ticket purchases from any fireman and calls for more local coverage and reader tips. The column highlights Rev DeGolia four children and a denominational story hour Fridays 345 to 445. It mentions bids for school additions due April 3 and potential contracts tied to a bond issue, with project start anticipated soon. Family church attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer Corps
Titania Fire Department
John Hamilton
Rev. DeGolia
Girls State Basketball Team Appears At Des Moines Finals
The girls letter winners manager and cheerleaders attended the Girls State Tournament in Des Moines during semi finals and finals. Seniors listed include Hipp Ullmann Akkerman Gerdis McGuire Trunkhill, with juniors Beenken Cal lies Norland Hatten and others, plus sophomores and a freshman. Drivers and hotel stay noted at Elliot Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Doris Hipp
Geraldine Ullmann
Donna Akkerman
Norma Gerdis
Joyce McGuire
Noreta Trunkhill
Darlene Callies
Myrna Norland
Betty Hatten
Dawn Beenken
Donna Beenken
Trudy Bess
Diane Krominga
Faye Ann Smith
Marilyn Welhouse
National 4-H Club Week Celebrated in Algona
March 3 11 marks designated National 4 H Club Week with Algona merchants hosting club displays by Kossuth County girls and boys clubs on Saturday March 10. Buffalo Township units join events at Sharp's Jewelry Titania display safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Kossuth
Chamber of Commerce
Algona Theatre
Buffalo Township
Buffalo Boosters
Sharp
Titania
Callies Bros
Buffalo
Darlene Callies
Sharon Carroll
Carl F. Callies
Clarence Brandt
Maurice’ Bilsborough
4-H
Siemen Smidt Wins First Prize In Topic Drawing
Siemen Smidt won $25.00 for first prize in a Topic drawing held Saturday afternoon at the Topic office. E J Buss won $10.00 second prize, C F Callies $5.00, with $2.60 cash awarded to Fred Boyken and three others. Most winners are Titanka area residents. unclaimed checks will be mailed if not picked up by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesiak
Siemen Smidt
E. J. Buss
C. F. Callies
Fred Boyken
Enko Smith
Becca Hipp
Jim Huber
Titanka
Titonka Wins Four Firsts at Ledyard Declamatory contest
Titonka students win four firsts and two seconds at the Pre District Declamatory contest held in Ledyard on February 29. The play Pink and Patches earns a first. participants include Duane Beenken, Marlene Stecker, Doris Hipp, and Geraldine Ullmann. Darlene Callies and Joy DeGolia take first in original oratory. Virginia Swan second. Geraldine Ullmann places second in dramatic declamation. Craig Sathoff wins first in humorous. winners advance to the District contest in Spencer the week of March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Ledyard
Duane Beenken
Marlene Stecker
Doris Hipp
Geraldine Ullmann
Darlene Callies
Joy DeGolia
Virginia Swan
Craig Sathoff
Regular March Meeting of American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting March 5 at the Nothwehr home. Members planned Easter baskets and cookies for the Eldora Training School, discussed Ground Observers signups for March 15, and reviewed updates on immigration law, Pan American Day plans, and local charity efforts. The group approved a bake sale for April 7 and emphasized community safety and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothwehr
Dorothy Nothwehr
Francis Gingrich
Eldora Training School
Louise Mechier
Fern Dockstader
Martha Boyken
Rae Harris
Civil Defense
Ground Observers Corp
Philip Jaren
Mildred Boyken
Junior Activities Committee
Woodward
Korean Overseas Relief Fund
Crusade For Freedom
Irene Petersen
American* ‘Legion
Legion
Mary Oesterreicher
Haiti
Algona
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Elsie Hansen
Unit
Red Cross
Band Mothers to Meet Monday March 12 at School
Titonka Band Mothers plan a meeting Monday evening March 12 at 8 in the Home Economics room of the school. Mr Pringle will address the group. Hostesses are Mrs Kenneth Swan and Mrs Ed Boyken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Pringle
Kenneth Swan
Ed Boyken
Federated Club Notes On Spring Bake Sale Plans
Ti tanica Federated Club met at Verna Easton home with co hostesses. Ann Schwerin led music Rosalin Thiesse reviewed Orchard Farm. Members will contribute one dollar leaks goods for bake sale. Travelogues chosen for next year. Sponsor a Flower Show again. Plan spring planting and plant care for community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica Federated Club
Verna Alice
Jean
Aine Easton
Ann Schwerin
Rosalin Thiesse
Orchard Farm
Farmers Elevator elects two new directors Titonka
At the annual meeting of the Farmers Elevator Company of Titonka two directors were elected William Peterson and L G Huber replacing G D Welhousen and Harm Wibben. Other directors listed include Alfred Oesterreich er Herman Tjarks Sophus Nelson G B Sonnenberg John Welhausen Wm Spear and Clarence Schutter with John Stott as manager and Henry O Brung bookkeeper. The board will meet Saturday March 10 to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Elevator Company of
Titonka
William Peterson
L. G. Huber
G. D. Welhousen
Harm Wibben
Alfred Oesterreicher
Herman Tjarks
Sophus Nelson
G. B. Sonnenberg
John Welhausen
Wm. Spear
Clarence Schutter
John Stott
John Boehm
Melvin Ricks
Henry O. Brung
Titonka Fire Department Announces Monthly Drills
Fire Chief Rein der Krominga says the Titonka Fire Department will drill once a month. The first drill is Monday April 2 with subsequent drills on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Firemen should meet at the fire house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinder Krominga
Titonka
Fencing Topic Set for Adult Farmers School Meeting
The adult farmers evening school will discuss fencing at the final meeting of the current course. The session is scheduled for Thursday March 8 at 8 p.m. All interested are invited to attend.
Brown Swiss Breeders Schedule Annual Meeting in Algona
Canton 3 of the Iowa Brown Swiss Association holds its annual meeting at the Farm Bureau Building in Algona on March 15 starting at 10 30 a m Marvin Krause western fieldman for the association will discuss activities for the Brown Swiss in the coming year All Brown Swiss breeders are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Brown Swiss Association
Farm Bureau Bldg
Algona
Marvin Krause
Fremont
Nebr
4-H Week Highlights in Kossuth County Farm Notes
County extension director recalls 4-H Week and a total 1000 members including leaders. Beef Producers Banquet March 22 at Burt High School features Francis Kutish and Kenneth Falk as speakers with tickets sold locally and in the Extension Office. Over 280 Iowa Corn Field Test varieties noted. District commissioners organized Burt banquet Feb 28 with Band Mothers serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth Co
Francis Kutish
Iowa State
Kenneth Falk
Iowa Beef Producers
Band Mothers of Burt
Burt High School
Association
Bill Phelps
Swea City
W. L. Reynolds
Ernest Heidecker
Lakota
Iowa
Beenken and Kitzinger file for Titonka school board
John Beenken and H W Kitzinger filed for Titonka School Board director seats. The three year terms include filling the expired term of H W Kitzinger. No papers were filed for treasurer. Election set for Monday March 12 from noon to 7 PM at the school.
1955 Crop Under Support Totals and Maturation Dates
The 1955 crop under price support includes barley none, oats 335 078 bu, soybeans 521 221 bu, flaxseed none, grain sorghum 862 cwt. Comparatives show 1954 figures for barley 11 887 bu and 25 030 bu for barley. Oats 9 139 944 bu versus 563 542 bu. rye 16 186 bu vs 1 399 bu. soybeans 9 644 663 bu vs 394 515 bu. wheat 1 624 949 bu vs 832 230 bu. flaxseed 30 357 bu vs 61 659 bu. grain sorghum 58 885 cwt vs 25 076 cwt. Loans on wheat and grain sorghum mature March 31. Barley, oats, rye, flaxseed mature April 30. Soybeans mature May 31. Corn loans mature July 31.
25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated By Allmans
Mr. and Mrs. Ullman observed their 25th anniversary at their farm home with a family program led by Rev. Diers. A three tiered cake and silver gifts honored the couple who were married at Immanuel Church on March 4 with Rev. A Killian officiating. Their eight children and many relatives attended along with neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meindert Uuman
Diers
Katie
Ullman
Immanual Church
A. Killian
Walter Haack
Titonia
Meindert Pannkuk
Shannon
Illinois
Flora Franzen
Frank Franzen
Phyllis
Willis Jones
Frank
Germany
Thelma
Gary Zweffel
Geraldine
Mildred
Floyd
Harriet
Henry
Merdielle
Marlene
H. A. Diers
Katie Rode
Fred Bruns
Heiko Bruns
Wm. Schutter
Verla Brandt
Bill Brandt
Harry Boyken
George Uken
Herman Franzen
Dale Fenners
Ernest Hoffman
Forest Rode
Fred Schmidt
Francis Culbertson
Morris Isebrand
Hog market expected to improve within six weeks says Iowa State economist
Farm economist Francis A. Kutish of Iowa State College says the hog market should brighten in about six weeks as peak runs of fall pigs approach and slaughter tapers to a seasonal July low. He notes early 1950s patterns show volatility in slaughter and expects heavier hog sales this year due to less breeding stock held back and larger pig crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Kutish
Iowa State College Farm
Kutish
4 H Dad s Night Scheduled for March
Kossuth County 4 H Tractor Maintenance plans a Dad s Night at the March meeting with several demonstrations by 4 H club members and a guest speaker. The program includes tractor maintenance and safety training, movie plans, and a County 4 H plowing contest, run under local implement dealers and 4 H leaders. Participating dealers include Greiman Linde J E Ukena Deitering Bancroft Bradley Buscher Taylor Whittemera West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Greiman Implement Co
Linde Implement Co
Swea City
J. E. Ukena Implement Co
Lakota
Deitering Implement
Bancroft Implement
Kemna Motor
Bancroft
Bradley Bros. Buscher Implement
Taylor Implement Co
Algona
Whittemera Implement Co
West Bend
Titonka Telephone Co. Elects New Director at Annual Meeting
Titonka Telephone Co. held its annual meeting and elected one new director. Ed Zwiefel and G D Welhousen’s terms expired. Welhousen resigned and was replaced by John Welhousen, Zwiefel reelected. Officers to be elected at the next meeting on Thursday March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Telephone.co
Titonika Telephone ‘Company
Ed Zwiefel
G. D. Welhousen
Welhousen
John Welhousen
Zwiefel
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting Set for March 12
Titonia Chamber of Commerce will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting Monday evening March 12. Dinner will be served at Bartlett's Cafe at 7:00 pm. The post dinner program in Tyke Theatre features Tillier Burt Conservation Commissioner showing a fishing movie and speaking about local lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Titonia Chamber of Commerce
Bartlett's
Tyke Theatre
Tillier
Burt
North Kossuth DHIA February Dairy Report Highlighted
Seventeen dairies produced an average 30.7 lbs. BF and 893 lbs. milk per animal in February per DHIA supervisor Forrest Hofbauer. Seven herds totaling 78 cows were owner tested. cows with over 400 lbs BF and lactation days listed for owners Alvin Boettcher Lakota R.H. George Wallentine Elmore G.H. Sydney Payne Ledyard G.H. John Ruger Fenton G.H. Frank and John Dressler Bancroft G.H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neras
Forrest Hofbauer
DHIA
Alvin Boettcher
Lakota
R.H
George Wallentine
Elmore
Minn
G.H
Sydney Payne
Ledyard
Iowa
John Ruger
Fenton
Frank & John Dressler
Bancroft
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Ramblin
Titanka Saddle Club
J. R. Schutter
Farmers Elevator
Farm Shorts
Dean L. Barnes
Soil Conservation District
J. C. Skow
Joe Skow
T. E. Lagerstrom
Glen Jenkinson
Walter Campney
ASC
Virgil L. Rohlf
Rohlf
Archase
Allmans
Chilren
Grace Gospel Church
DeGolia
North Kossuth Dhia
American Legion Hall
Boy Scouts of Burt
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