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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1965
Page
3
RAMBLIN. with Phil reports continued heavy snow in the region delaying school, worsening roads, and complicating spring plans. Spring thaw threats loom as potential floods may follow, with delays to Twins baseball in Minneapolis and a slow start to spring track practice at the high school.
The 1965 price support rate for No. 3 grade oats in Kossuth County is 60 cents per bushel. Premiums and discounts for grade and quality mirror 1964 terms. Discounts include 7 cents for badly stained or weathered No. 4 oats, 8 cents for low test weight, and 3 cents for garlicky oats. Premiums are 1 cent for Grade No. 2 or better, 1 cent for heavy test weight, and 2 cents for extra heavy test weight. Loans and purchases will handle 1965 oats, with farm-stored grain loans potentially faster. Producers may avoid loan service charges by redeeming crops rather than delivering to CCC.
Sioux City reports Dr. Allen K. King announces Janet Cunningham and Linda Madison named to the Dean's Honor Roll for first semester academic achievement at Morningside College. Honor recognizes students with a high grade average.
The Farmers Cooperative Elevator annual meeting in Tilonka is rescheduled to Saturday afternoon March 27 at John Gen's Cafe. The postponement was due to the term.
The Kennedy Post 4071 Auxiliary met March 8 in Town Hall with 10 members. Officers and committees reported on Loyalty Day efforts, hospital gowns sent to Glenwood, Cancer funds, and donations to Radio Free Europe. Ben Garrett installed as senior vice, April election planned, and past president’s pin ordered. Lunch hosted by Carolee Follman and LaVaughn Wibben.
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club met March 13 at 12 30 in the Titanica School lunchroom. Linda Fritz Janice Larsen Jo lene Sloper Sandy Hoover Martha Hansen led pledges and a program featuring storage talks and demonstrations by several members with guest mothers and a hosted lunch.
Mr and Mrs Donald Hansen and family were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Harms. Gertie Janssen was a Tuesday afternoon visitor at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hench.
A heartfelt tribute to a beloved father who died at 67 on St. Josephs Day March 19. The note praises his generosity, humor, counsel, and lifelong impact on family and friends, noting the bright memories he left behind and the lasting guidance he provided.
Growers who improve wool quality not only fetch better market prices but also boost their incentive payments under the National Wool Act. The act, enacted in 1954 to promote domestic wool, bases payments on a percentage of net sales that aligns with a national incentive level. The 1964 incentive price was 62c per pound. the 1963 payment rate was 27.8 percent. The article urges proper shearing and packing to improve market price and support industry campaigns for lamb breeding and marketing, advising producers to consult local extension agents or associations for guidance.
Valley Farmerettes 4-H met at 1:15 in the Community Hall with Doris Ricks as hostess. Marilee Risius led the pledge and Carol Janssen explained the roll call theme Things my family enjoys doing together. Barbara Penn ing spoke on her favorite artist. Jocelyn Stecker demonstrated colors in the home. Leaders gave a color lesson and color experiments with food coloring. Lunch was served by Mrs Ricks and Gayle Ricklefs.
The thrice postponed Titanica Woman's Club meeting will be held Thursday afternoon March 25 at the Wm Schram home. Hostess Lenore Schram and leader Lois Brandt will present a travelogue on India and Ferne Kitzinger will introduce information on the history of Irish music.
Burt High School will stage the three act farce Take It Easy on April 2 at 8 00 p m directed by Richard Hopkins English and speech teacher The technical director and stage manager is Robert Ortman The cast includes Victoria Koestler Jane Barsley Mervyn Cunnieham Jr Douglas Black Duane Peter Linda Fairbanks Clint Patterson Diane Hoppus John Fries and Mark Maudsley Advance tickets are on sale with adult 65 cents and student 40 cents
Lemuel Franklin Stockwell died after a March 15 heart attack at Britt. Born May 21, 1909 in Ledyard, he lived in Titonka, married Louise Callies in 1928, and worked in Kossuth County road service for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, eight grandchildren, and siblings. Two other sections discuss 1965 feed grain price support programs and signup deadlines at the ASCS County Office through March 26, with loans and price supports set for corn, barley, and grain sorghum.
The regular work meeting is set for Friday March 26 at Pete Haines home with Pat Haines and Margaret Bun Kofske as hostesses. Members prepare to sew bed pads bibs carpet rags quilts and perform mending and packing. bring sewing gear and Golden Mike ballots from National News pages 24 and 26. The National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner by Key is noted with its 1931 official adoption and the Hymn of the Month Jesus Lover of My Soul by Wesley. March marks the Legion birth month and emphasis on community service and collaboration with other groups to promote youth education and local planning.
County farmers report fewer 1964 crop grains under price support by January 31 than a year earlier. National totals show corn and soybeans under loan well below 1963 levels while wheat loans rise slightly. Loaned amounts list wheat 187.5 million bushels and corn 186.5 million bushels with other grains also recorded.
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