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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
5
The Titonka Consolidated School invites five year olds for kindergarten enrollment using the Multi Purpose Room at 2 00 p m on Thursday March 16 1972 applicants must turn five by September 15 1972 to enroll for 1972 73 Invitations have been mailed by the elementary principal Donald Dix. parents not contacted should reach Mr Dix for information.
The council accepted Boggess Construction Co. bid for 1972 street work including double seal coat curb and gutter areas and dust control plus patching. Housing areas will receive street improvements as weather allows, and water drainage intake additions are planned. Sandy Hoover will manage the pool again next summer.
Mr and Mrs Heiko Boekelmans were honored at a home reception on Sunday afternoon March 5 celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. About 40 relatives and friends attended from Titonka Burtang Swea City Iowa Blue Earth Walters and St Cloud Minn and Springfield SD.
The article highlights Lee O Wolfe as editor and postmaster at Ti tanica and notes the Topic newspaper leads the county in readership. It mentions a printer with a large job press and references Luverne girls basketball state tournament as the sole survivor from the area.
Marcia Busch daughter of Melville and Mrs Busch of Elmore Minnesota and Henry Ullmann son of Meindert and Mrs Ullmann of Titonka were married February 26 at 2 30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church Elmore Pastor Norman Discher officiated Matron of honor was Mrs Richard Spear of Algona Bridesmaids Linda Brass Barbara Possin Rochester Kaylyn Busch of Elmore flower girl and Kevin Ullmann Buffalo Center was ring bearer Best man Frank Ullmann Buffalo Center Gerds and Floyd Ullmann groomsmen and Willis Jones Britt Richard Spear Algona lit the candles Reception for 175 followed in the church social hall The couple plans a wedding trip to Nevada and will live on a farm near Woden
Titonia Public Library sponsors a film series for students in grades 5 to 8. The shows, provided by Modern Talking Pictures of Cedar Rapids, are educational and entertaining and run at 4 00 p m Thursdays. The three remaining screenings are March 9 16 and 23.
The Titonka TOPS Club held its March 6 meeting in Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church for the annual officer election. Esther Christensen was chosen leader with Jackie Eden as co leader Grace Neeland as secretary and Kathleen Gray as treasurer Plans include attending the Spring Rally at Hampton on April 8 The February Queen Mary Lee Baade received a gift and flowers Kathleen Gray won of the week
Titonka Chapter of FFA competed March 4 at Thompson in Sub-District Contests. The Parliamentary Procedure Team won bronze. Freshman Quiz contestants Greg Brandt and Gary Brandt earned gold. Jim Alexander silver in Extemporaneous Speaking. Don Grandgenett bronze in Public Speaking. Rod Norland silver in Freshman Creed. Brian Carlson Reporter’s Scrap Book and Greg Finer Secretary’s Book earned silver and bronze respectively. Brandt brothers advance to District Contest March 11. Carlson to seek District office.
An open house bridal shower for Jolene Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs Rolland Fox will be held Friday March 17 at 7 30 pm at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titonka AML friends and relatives are invited no invitations are being sent Jolene will marry Marvin Haack son of Mr and Mrs Walter Haack on
Progress on Ti tonka rest home continues as the site is measured and land deeds are sought. The plan outlines a facility potentially licensed as skilled or intermediate care with full nursing hours, oxygen, and readiness for Medicare licensing if required.
Results from the TitankaWo mans bowling tournament show Janice Trunkhill 1st in singles with 616 handicap series. Dana Shroyer and Lois Peterson won doubles with 1217. Team No. 4 took team honors with 2099. Other top finishers include Judy Spry 2nd in singles and LaVaughn Wibben with Bonnie Rike 2nd in doubles.
The Titania Consolidated School adult education program announces a four week Advanced Sewing session beginning Tuesday March 14. Fee is $2.00 with registration at 7 15 p m on March 14. Henry Plaisies tractor.
A two-car crash on Highway 17 near Corwith left Mrs. Elmer Bedford dead and four others hospitalized. Donald Budlong, 44, of Titonka drove the other car. both cars were wrecked. Mrs Rosenstiel and her children Ellen and Bruce of Corwith suffered serious injuries.
Forest City couple Mr and Mrs Dale Nielsén announce the engagement of their daughter Cathy to Michael Isebrand son of Mr and Mrs Richard Isebrand of Titonka. An April 29 wedding is planned.
Titonka Federated Club hosted Guest Night on March 2 in the school multi purpose room with a Vegas Vices theme. The evening featured games like blackjack and bingo and an auction of wrapped white elephants led by Rollie Fox, followed by a club lunch and reminders of upcoming events including the County Meeting on March 20 at Lakota and a local breakfast on April 8 at 9:00 am. Reservations are due by March 10 to Dolores.
Titonka Iowa March 2 1972 council meeting called to order by Mayor Baade with six members present. Low bid from Boggess Construction Co Estherville for 1972 street work. Sandra Hoover named manager of 1972 pool. lifeguards named Rhonda Boekelman Ronda Heyer Trudy Haines. Bonnie Giesking to guard in rotation. Minutes Feb 3 approved. Financial reports filed. 1971 Road Use Tax report accepted. Ammonia tanks storage discussed along with water sewer connections to nursing home and drainage at low rent housing. Meeting adjourned. numerous bills listed including utilities fuel parts and salaries.
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