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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1967
Page
4
A rambling community column covers a national park passport fundraiser, Mother’s Day wishes, upcoming state track meets, and subscription reminders. It notes outdoor access benefits, praises local track contenders, and mentions families hosting guests and returning from visits.
The Veterans Administration outlines loan guarantees for World War I and II veterans and Koreans as awards night and senior class events are scheduled. The high school will host the Senior Class and Awards Night on Tuesday with honorees in athletics drama music and citizenship. The 1967 class motto is forward ever backward never and the ceremony features the presentation of awards to juniors sophomores and seniors.
The Titonka Auxiliary to Win i Kennedy Post 407 met May 2 at Mary Lee Baader's home with 14 members. Officers were installed, and plans included two Memorial Day sprays, a lunch for the Legion Auxiliary on May 29, and a convention delegation to Des Moines.
The Juniors will host a Mother's Day Tea at Good Hope Lutheran Church on May 1. The Executive Board met at Pete Haines home on May 5 and outlined Poppy Sale Days for May 26 and 27 with on street work and headquarters at the Legion Hall. Members will receive assigned hours and posters will be prepared with a window display at Callies Store. Cleo Nelson and Ellen Boelkes will host the June 5 meeting. Roll call theme is Things my mother did that we do not do today. Nominating Committee to report officers for the coming year.
Secretary of Agriculture Q L Freeman convened shirt sleeve farm policy talks with state and area leaders in Hutchinson Kansas Ames Iowa and Decatur Indiana on April 19 and 20 The meetings aimed to solicit guidance on upcoming farm program decisions amid price pressures and a costly price squeeze on farmers The secretary stressed transition challenges and the value of leaders counsel to shape future agricultural policy decisions
Community appeal invites residents to assist with the pool project at Rothe Center and Lees 4proes. Delegations from several towns visiting Th anka to learn about the pool as they plan similar facilities, while Savings Bank and local stores host ticket sales.
Carole Smidt a sophomore at The University of Iowa has been elected secretary of her nursing class for the 1967 68 academic year. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smidt of Titonka. As an officer she will join the Student Nurses Organization Council acting as liaison between faculty and students in the College of Nursing and supporting social events and work with deprived children at University Hospital School.
The Titania Federated Club met at Fay Callies home with Mary Schroeder co hosting. Betty Krantz led an imaginary tour of national parks and a driving quiz. Club will tour Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge with manager Paul Ferezuson on May 18, meet 5:00 PM downtown refuge office, then hold annual picnic at Union Slough recreation area, rain or shine in library room at 6:30 PM. Members bring dishes.
The Kossuth County Home Economics Committee outlines plans for 1968 including leader training and club support, plus special programs such as four to seven session home decorating courses and a nutrition program for young mothers. The Palo Alto and Kossuth Counties extension committees meet jointly to coordinate activities led by Margaret Pratt, extension home economist.
In a district track event, eight girls and seven boys qualified for the state meet. Lam led in early events while Linda Gingrich set a school record in the 2200 yard dash, and the Tonka Indians placed fourth in Class C at Clarion, sending seven boys to state with multiple runner-up and relay records.
The annual financial statement for Kossuth County covering expenditures for 1966 is published in the Titanka Topics plant and delivered to the county auditor for distribution. The 36 page booklet lists county officials, township details, state and national officials, institutions, clerks, trustees, assessors, expenditures, and cost comparisons, with copies available at the county auditor's office.
Titonka Woman's Club members plan a Thursday evening gathering on May 21 at the Namer Downs home with the theme Our Cultural Heritage. Mother’s Day roll call response, club program notes, and County Convention report by Ray Krantz are featured. Brownie Troop No 421 meets with new officers and gift making for Mother's Day.
Lincoln Center swept the conference meet, edging the Indians 82 to 75 as weather delays shuffled schedules. Daryl Giesking set a school discus mark, Charlie Trankhill won the 100 and 440 dashes, and Darrel Harms claimed the 190 hurdles, with multiple school records tied or broken and Titonka taking relay wins.
Construction on Titania school additions advances, with the north stair to the elementary building moving quickly. Contracts have been on the job for some time, signaling steady progress on the new structure.
Farmers urged to inspect stored grain, especially corn, under Commodity Credit Corporation loans as moisture remains high in some areas increasing deterioration risk. ASCS county committee chairman Richard Anderson warns that losses affect farmer returns when grain is delivered or loan settled. Regular inspections at the county ASCS office recommended.
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