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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1975
Page
5
All Titonka stores will be closed Monday May 26 for Memorial Day. The Titonka Post Office will be closed with no mail receipt or dispatch. The lock box lobby remains open for pickup of earlier deliveries.
A large group of friends gathered Saturday at the Kountry Kitchen to honor Doris Sathoff on her retirement and move to Iowa Falls at the end of the school year. She received a plaque and commendation from the Board of Education for twenty two years of teaching in Titonka. Hostesses included Mary Lee Baade Fern Bockelman Karen Boyken Betty Brandt Faye Callies Mabel Dunmire Peggy Illl Dona Shroyer Rae Krantz Myrtle Sachau and Lois Steffa.
The Auxiliary to Wim 1 Kennedy VFW Post 4071 met May 6 at 7:30 in the Titonka Library. Mary Jze’s name drew for door prizes. Officers were installed with Beverly Gerdis as Installing Officer. Delegates were named to the Department Convention and dues discussed. Lunch was served.
Kanawha High School track team swept the Titonka Indian Relays winning all five relay events for 61 points after a delayed start. Swea City took second with 39, Titonka third with 32, with multiple area schools in the field. Tyke Brent Rippentrop led with a 120 high hurdles win and 180 low hurdles victory, while Gary Goetz added runner up finishes and other placings by Titonka athletes. The Kanawha squad then head to Estherville for the next meet with results to follow.
Susan Rike has been chosen by the Titanics American Legion Auxiliary to attend Iowa Girls State, June 11 at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.
Phe Vitenka and Boan United Methodist Churches announce summer schedule changes this Sunday May 25 per pastor Rev Roy Hjoleaa. Titonka Sunday School begins 9:00 a.m. with Morning Worship at 9:45. Dean church shifts to 8:30 a.m. for Morning Worship and Sunday School.
On Friday April 18 at the First Presbyterian Church in Algona Bessie Skow and Garry Gisch exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony. Attendants included maid of honor Debbie Willey bridesmaid Tamara Schilling and flower girl Janine, with best man Robert Erickson and groomsman Bruce Schilling. The couple will reside in rural Wesley after a short honeymoon. Mrs. Gisch works at Titanica Care Center and Mr. Gisch at Chuck Behr's Trailer Farm.
Induction ceremony held Tuesday May 13 in the Titonka High School auditorium. Inductees include Rebecca Bunkofske Brent Rippentrop Alberta Sleper Terry Meyer Paul Janssen and Don Michaelsen. Present members and faculty attended a reception in the multi purpose room after the ceremony.
Brownie Troop 421 held its last meeting of the season on May 19 with a picnic at the shelterhouse. Sixteen girls received a membership pin. Day Camp is planned at Call State Park Algona the week of June 23 with a registration deadline of June 1. Brenda Carlson reporter.
Forty seven local Girl Scouts and six chaperones joined 296 Oak District scouts and chaperones for a May 17 trip to Adventureland Park Des Moines. Six school buses transported them. They ate sack lunches before rides and supper at MacDonald's Ankeny. Everyone reported an exciting, fun time.
Advance sale season tickets at the Titan's Community Swimming Pool run from May 22 through May 31 at Titanica Savings Bank Rollie's Food Center and Earl's Market. Tickets available opening day only at the pool as it prepares to open May 31. Rhonda Heyer appointed by Titanica City Council to manage the pool this year.
In a state meet hurdles event Sue Buffington earned second place. Ten Drake University pharmacy seniors were honored on campus, with four receiving Merck and Company awards. Gayle Mayer of Titonka was among the honorees.
DES MOINES Iowa Conservation Commission official Bob Barratt urged farmers to delay mowing until July to protect nesting gamebirds and other wildlife. May and June are crucial for nesting in fields and roadside ditches, with early mowing harming pheasants rabbits and more. Barratt emphasized increased nesting cover is vital amid intensified farming, asking farmers to cooperate. The lengthy note also includes a separate sports item about Petite Sue Buffington setting state track records at the Drake track meet in Des Moines and her plans after graduation.
Miss Marlene Johnson and John Boeckholt united in marriage at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church Ledyard on May 19. Officiant Rev. Victor Vriesen led a 7:30 p.m. double ring ceremony with organist David Bluiner and singers. The couple plans home in Burt after both work in local offices and plants.
Pella reports Seve Janssen of Titonka has been named a residence advisor for 1975 76 at Central College. He will live in and guide a freshmen corridor, explain rules, provide counseling, and aid in adjusting to college life. Janssen is a junior physics major and son of Rev and Mrs John Janssen.
An open house bridal shower honoring Linda Beal, bride to be of Andrew Mitchell of Fort Dage, will be held at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titonka on Friday evening May 30 with a program at 8 00 p m All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The Seneca Saddle Club staged its 18th Annual Quarter Horse Show on Sunday May 11 despite rain. Entries came from across the country, with Humboldt's show the day before. Local donors included Titonka Savings Bank Titonka Telephone Company Reed Hardware and Appliance Heyer Livestock and Anderson Implement.
Memorial Day program organized by Ed Uken of the Titonka V F W Post will be held in the Titonka School gym at 10:00 a.m. on Monday May 26. Rev Roy Hjelmans will deliver the address with Connie Heyer a Titonka High School graduate also speaking. Attending groups include the American Legion Auxiliary, V F W, and Boy Scouts.
On Friday May 9 Darrel Wabben of Farmers Co op OL Co received a Gates Mystery Car Award in Denver Cal from a Gates Rubber Company representative. He earned the honor for identifying a Mystery Car and advising repairs, part of a 43 year program rewarding service station workers who spot worn or defective Gates parts.
Titonka Jaycee Club members are selling $1 raffle tickets to raise funds for community improvements. Five prizes donated by local businesses include a pocket calculator, pork loin, socket wrench set, and two $25 bonds. Draw is Saturday, June 7. you need not be present to win.
Over 50 members attended the Titania United Methodist Church women’s May breakfast on Wednesday May 14. Guest speaker Beje Clan of Rockwell spoke on Blessed Are the Maladjusted. Plans included sending camp kits to Goodwill, purchasing tables and storage racks, and ongoing Arts and Crafts and quilting projects.
Monday no school. Tuesday beef burgers and sides. Wednesday goulash cabbage salad French bread cheese pear sauce milk. Thursday picnic dinner with potato salad baked beans and ice cream bar. Friday last day cooks choice.
Cynthia Kay Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Cliff Carlson of Wesley will graduate from St Luke's Methodist School of Nursing Cedar Rapids June 27. Fifty graduates receive nursing degrees at commencement in St Paul's United Methodist Church at 7 30 p m she is a 1972 Titania Consolidated High School graduate and will join the United States Naval Nurse Corps likely stationed in San Diego California.
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