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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1975
Page
1
The Iowa Lions Light Conservation Foundation and over 15,500 Lions of Iowa collect used glasses for the National Federation of the Blind. Collection points statewide welcome any glasses or lenses for sorting and shipment to regions in need.
Iowa farm owners may apply for Century Farm Designation via the Kossuth County Farm Bureau or County Extension office. Eligibility requires 100 years ownership by July 4 1976 80 acres of original land and relation to the original owner. Applications due by July 4 1975. Endorsed by the Iowa Bicentennial Commission. Certificates and aluminum markers issued in 1976. Acting Secretary J Phil Campbell also announced a rate cut 9.375 to 6.125 percent on CCC loans effective April 1.
Mrs. Victor Fitch reports a weekend of gatherings with EuClaire Meyer and family at the Wabben home and visits to Phil Meyer and Molly. Couples from Superior Wisconsin join in honoring Mr. and Mrs. Heifner, while Joe Hanson and family of Bancroft dine with Richard Trunkhill. S R Parsons return from Texas after helping Barbara during surgery and Ray Dovotak’s family assisted with the hospital stay. A closing remark laments wildlife in cities versus forests.
Kossuth County Soil Conservation District promotes wind break planting with potted evergreens broadleaf trees and honeysuckle available. Heavy snows and winds tested farmstead windbreaks, but good windbreaks reduced snow in yards and shield wildlife. For planning windbreaks contact 1306 Main St Algona.
The General Meeting of Immanuel Lutheran A L C W will be held Thursday March 20 at 1 30 p m at the church. The Bethel Circle will present the program and lunch will be served by the Lois Circle.
Christensen Claude Seely and Luther Kinne reelected at the District Election held March 4 at the Soil Conservation Office in Algona. Seely and Christensen will serve six-year terms while Kinne was elected to a four-year term.
Titania Cub Scouts Pack 63 held a lively meeting with a Uniform Inspection as the highlight. Den II averaged 9 plus 1 seventh, Webelos 9 and one seventh, and Den I 91 points. Awards went to Joe Schutter Wolf badge and many Webelos including Brandt Gaul Schuster Trunk hill Beenken Reibsamen Heyer. New den led by Mrs Mayland and Mrs Meyer to meet after Easter.
The menu lists meals from Monday to Friday with items such as chicken noodle soup, carrot sticks, cheese sandwich, and milk on Monday. creamed dried beef over mashed potatoes, lettuce salad, and a peanut butter sandwich on Tuesday. chili soup, buns, and ice cream on Wednesday. turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy on Thursday. and no school on Friday. Cheryl Jaren visited on Tuesday afternoon in the Jandl home and again in the Squires home in the evening.
The Valley Farmers 4-H Club met January 17 at Richard Beenken Farm with seven members. They voted to form a basketball team and plan welding practice, heard talks on money by Neal Hansen and bank operations by Allan Boyken, and lunch was hosted by Mrs Beenken.
The Valley Farmerettes 4-H Club met March 1 at the Asches home with 18 members. Activities included pledge, roll call on totebag fabrics, talks on material straightening and making a shoulder bag, totebag construction steps, and totebag making. Lunch followed. next meeting set for April 12 at 1 30 p.m. at Alberta Sloper’s home. Reporter Julie Asche.
Kenneth E. Frick, administrator of the ASCS, urged farmer elected committees that the choice is between the current free market system or a return to centralized farm policy. He cited past costs and noted benefits from 1970s acts, including higher net farm income and export growth. The future lies in USDA service centers to deliver needed aid.
Frick concluded that the best alternative in ASCS is to keep the finest delivery system going for farmers who need our services, emphasizing continued support and timeliness. The remark underscores commitment to dependable agricultural assistance during challenging times.
Over 150 Mid-America Dairymen members and families gathered in Fairmont Minnesota on Friday January 31 to hear John Doyie vice president and general manager of the co ops Northern Division deliver the annual report and projected plans for the year The Northern Division based in St Paul includes about 4300 members mostly in Minnesota and western Wisconsin Kenneth Warner Montrose chaired the division meeting and spoke on its behalf
Norman Gratz chaired the meeting of the district board with Paul Gerhardt stepping down. William Grefe of Fairmont won a two year term as District 14 director replacing the retiring dairyman. Paul Christ of Lakota was named district delegate for 1975 with Vernon Ricklefs of Titanka as alternate. Door prizes were awarded and a sample of a new dairy product given to attendees.
The Trees For Titonka project sponsored by the Lions and Federated Clubs of Titonka extends to the rural community. A few trees remain available on a first come first served basis. For information call 928-2218 or 928-2552.
Cadette Girl Scouts met Monday March 17 at 4 15 in the school music room. The secretary and treasurer reported. Discussion focused on possible activities. Meeting adjourned and lunch served.
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