Hogs Remain Profitable Ahead of 1976 Pork Outlook
ISU economist Gene Futrell says hog slaughter stays above 1975 levels through June with a 200 240 pound price outlook of 48 to 51 dollars per cwt. Prices may peak in late June, then ease through September and fall toward 40 dollars late in the year. Soil Stewardship Week runs May 23 30 with a We Begin Again theme as conservation districts promote soil and water protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Gene Futrell
Futrell
Iowa
ISU
National Association of Conservation Districts
Iowa State University Extension
Peters Family Welcome Baby Boy Ryan Joseph
Mr and Mrs Richard Peters of Maple Plaine Minn announce the birth of a son Ryan Joseph on Friday May 14 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces Grandparents Harm Huisings Joe Peters Wya zata Minn and Anna Huisinga Britt Klein relatives attended and visits followed. Page includes notes on family appearances at graduations and weddings with several relatives traveling to Minneapolis Rochester Osseo Monticello and Cedar Rapids for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Peters
Maple Plaine
Minn
Ryan Joseph
Harm Huisings
Joe Peters
Wyazata
Anna Huisinga
Britt
Harm Huisinga
Roger Huisinga
Scott
Esther
Frank Fisher
Clear Lake
Tammy Boehm
Tammy
John Boehm
Phil Jaren
Minneapolis
Walter Blom
First Covenant Church
Wallace Baumeister
Osseo
H.M. Bird
Sauk Centre
Rochester
Mayo Clinic
Jaren
Harold Bowers
Colorado Springs
Colo
Floyd Reichsamen
Darvin Bowers
Ben Liehlmann
Rodney Bowers
Titanica
Ellen Boelkes
Monticello
Randall Tjaden
Randall
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Two Loca Teams Qualify For District BPA Tourney
Titonka and district bowlers advance in area BPA competition at Hampton. The Titonka team 3093 pins earned state finals entry on June 13 while the Knudson Hoover Jaren Larson group fell short with 2983. May 41, 1950. Violet Jaren and Preston Smith wed in Scottsdale Arizona with a double ring ceremony at Glass and Garden Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanka
Hampton
Des Moines
Earl Knudson
Merle Hoover
Phil Jaren
Red" Larson
A.J. Budlong
Gary Boyken
Keith Nelson
Roger Akkerman
Titonka
Bud Haugen
Woden
Cal Josten
Ventura
Violet Helen Jaren
Preston Smith
Ivan Smith
Phoenix
Arizona
Roy Bonnewitz
Long Beach
California
Glass and Garden Church
Scottsdale
William Martin
Sandi Munger
George Buttes
Cheryl Jaren
Denise Roundy
Tony Rice
Phil Jaren, Jr
Steve Sheets
County 4-H Members Attend Area Camp
Ninety two Kossuth County 4-H members will join Northwest Iowa Area 4-H Camp during the first week of June for seventh and eighth graders. Two sessions include about 300 peers from ten counties with activities from golf to crafts at Camp Okoboji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Northwest
Iowa Area
Kossuth
Spencer
Deb Casey
LaVerne
Helen Johnson
Carwith
Kristi Mino
Ledyard
Wendell Christensen Jr
Wesley
Jim Kiley
Burt
Neal Struthers
Camp Okoboji
West Lake Okoboji
Local Residents Attend Confirmations and Graduations Across Iowa
Mr and Mrs Keith Bartelt and others traveled from Woden to Waseca Minnesota for Joel Bartelt confirmation with his parents Merlin and family hosting. Harold Gartner and Donald Budlong attended Swea City graduation. Valerie Jones and Cordon Jones family hosted a reception. Marvin Johnston Patty and Gary Ludwig groups visited Titonia area. Mary Budlong recovered at home after an accident. Brian Carlson returned from Ames for Myron’s graduation and ISU studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Bartelt
Marie. Bartelt
Lloyd Bartelt
Woden
Waseca
Minn
Joel Bartelt
Joel
Merlin Bartelt
Harold Gartner
Donald Budlong
Swea City
Valerie Jones
Valerie
Cordon‘Jones
Marvin Johnston
Patty
Apache Junction
Ariz
John Isebrand
Gary Ludwig
Center Point
Pam Ludwig
Des Moines
Titonia
Carl Ludwig
Merrill Zwiefel
Mary Budlong
Donald Buffington
Forest City
Brian Carlson
Ames
Myron
Brian
ISU
William Boyken Honored By Wartburg College
Wartburg College awards five alumni including William Boyken of Eau Claire Wisconsin. Boyken is president of Community State Bank in Eau Claire and treasurer of Luther Hospital. He sits on boards for the UW Eau Claire Foundation United Fund Career Development Center and Family Service Association. Previously he worked eleven years at First National Bank in Ames before moving to Eau Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Eau Claire
Wartburg College Alumni Association
William Boyken
Community State Bank
Luther Hospital
Boyken
UW Eau Claire Foundation
United Fund
Career Development Center and Family Service Association
First National Bank
Ames
Martinek Daughter Graduates From Northern Town University
Kim Martinek, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Martinek of Boone, graduated from the University of Northern Town at Cedar Falls on May 15. Her parents and Adeline Martinek attended the exercises. Kim is employed at Shepherd's Cottage in Burt and an open house reception was held Sunday at her parents' home with friends and relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Martinek
Harold Martineks
University of Northern Town
Cedar Falls
Harold Martine
Adeline Martinek
Boone
Kim
Shepherd's Cottage
Burt
Titonka Bowlers Excel at State VFW Tournament
Titonka bowlers at the Rose Bowl Fort Dodge earned multiple prize winnings Ray Carlson and Roy Lull were 2nd in doubles with 1333 for 145. Roy Lull placed 3rd in men's singles with 692 earning 90. Carmen and Roy Lull finished 19th in mixed doubles for 29. LaVaughn Wibben and Ray Carlson 33rd in mixed doubles 1180 for 18. LaVaughn 32nd in women's singles 613 for 12.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Rose Bowl
Fort Dodge
Ray Carlson
Roy Lull
Carmen
LaVaughn Wibben
LaVaughn
Engagement of Julie Smith and Paul Larsen Planned
Engaged couple Julie Smith and Paul Larsen are announced by their parents. Julie, a University of Northern Iowa graduate, teaches Home Economics in Titonka Schools. Paul, an Iowa State University graduate, works in farming. The wedding is planned for August 7 at Titonka United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Paul
Iowa State University
Titonka United Methodist Church
Ronald Baade Finds Bicentennial Balloon
While rotary hoeing on Tuesday May 24 Ronald Baade son of Mrs Janice Baade found a balloon with a note from Gigi Schaper of St Louis Park Minnesota The note says May 16 and describes a Bicentennial Day at Union Congregational Church of St Louis Park with a service like 1776 and a post dinner balloon release addressed to Gigi Schaper 5918 Cambridge Street St Louis Park Minnesota 55416
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Ronald Baade
Janice Baade
Gigi Schaper
St. Louis Park
Minnesota
Union Congregational Church
Cambridge Street
Summer Band Lessons Begin June 21 for Ti tonka Students
The Ti tonka Consolidated School announces six weeks of summer band lessons starting Monday June 21. Students in grades 5 through 8 will receive one weekly lesson in the bandroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Consolidated School
Fun Night Softball for Local Men Planned
Airmen in the area age at Apple high school level are invited to meet at the ball diamond at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday June 1 for Fun Night Softball. Participants should bring their own bats and gloves.
Titonka Stores and Post Office Closed for Memorial Day
All Titonka stores will be closed Monday May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. The Titonka Post Office will be closed with no mail receipt or dispatch. The lockbox lobby remains open for pickup of earlier mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Goodwill Pick Up Rescheduled for Friday May 28
Rain disrupted the Goodwill collection, so Cub Scouts will conduct a second pickup in Titania on Friday May 28 starting at 1 30 p m for items not out last Saturday. Collections seek used clothing shoes small appliances radios books china toys and kitchenware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill
Cub
Titania
Goodwill Industries
Diane Rike Awarded Nursing Associate Degree at Des Moines Area Community College
Diane Rike daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rike will receive her Associate Degree in Nursing from Des Moines Area Community and Junior Colleges at commencement in Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines on Sunday May 30 at 8 00 p m with Jack Gernhart assistant to the president of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges addressing about 700 graduates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankeny
Diane Rike
John Rike
Des Moines
Kraus Lindas to Wed in Private May Ceremony
Lynda Krause and Mark Lindas of Kenosha Wisconsin plan a private ceremony on Sunday May 30 at her father's home. A 2 30 p m reception will follow. The couple will reside in Kenosha where they are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Krause
Mark Lindas
Kenosha
Wisc
Lynda
Carl Krause
Krause
Bob Downs Retires After 21-Year Basketball Coaching Run
Oelwein coach Bob Downs ends a 21 year career with 288 wins and 147 losses. He will remain at Oelwein High School as a business teacher and varsity boys golf coach. Downs cited timing and a wish to retire from basketball, noting he hoped to reach 300 wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Bob Downs
State of
Iowa
Downs
Oelwein High School
Titanka
Mankato State College
Minburn Central
Dallas
Bob
Nancy
7Th Avenue N.E
Debbie
David
Cathy
Titania School Plans Summer Baseball And Softball Programs
Summer baseball and softball will be provided by the Titania School for all students who were 40 years old by January 1, 1976. Details will follow. The program, starting the week of June 7, will be managed by Mr. Jerry Wikert, high school baseball and softball coach. It will run for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania School
Jerry Wikert
Public Meeting Planned Over County Health Care Facility
A citizens advisory committee plus school district representatives discussed similarities between Titonka and Buffalo Center districts and future enrollments. An open house and public meetings address the $350,000 bond for the county home funded partly by Federal Revenue Sharing, with details in a June 1 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Advisory
Upf
Clarence Brandt
Pat Anderson
Joy Boyken
Don Gerdis
Dverg Krantz
Supt
Wilbeck
Buffalo Center
Titonka
Titonia Committee
Buffalo Center Committee
Titanicans
Buffalo Custer Committee
Charlie DeVries
Jim Shortenhaus
Marcel Vanteicher
Alvin Meinders
BC School Board
Vern Risiusy
Richard P. Helely
Kossuth County
Algona
McGregor Street
Central College Grants Arts Degrees to 231 Seniors
Stephen Janssen was among 231 seniors receiving bachelor of arts degrees Thursday May 20 at Central College. He earned a physics major as part of the degree, son of Rey Janssen and Mrs. John Janssen of Titonka. Dr. Henry J. Teune of the University of Pennsylvania addressed graduates on The American Political System: The Crises of a Secular Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Stephen Janssen
Central College
Steve
Rey
John Janssen
Titonka
Henry J. Teune
University of Pennsylvania
Central
Harold Bowers Visits Reibsamen Home on Thursday
Harold Bowers, brother of Mrs. Reibsamen, spent Thursday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reibsamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bowers
Floyd Reibsamen
Mr. Bowers
Reibsamen
Jean Mayland Earns Track Letter at ISU
Jean Mayland of Titonka earns her third letter in women's track at Iowa State. She competed in the 880 and 400 meter hurdles and helped a two mile relay team as the Cyclones finish third in the AIAW National Championship in Manhattan Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State
Manhattan
Kansas
Cyclone
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Missouri
Illinois
Minnesota
Jean Mayland
Jean
Carl Mayland
Titonka
Eugene
Oregon
Titonka School Ends Term as Report Cards Ready
Titonka students concluded classes on Monday May 24 marking the end of the term. Report cards may be picked up at the Superintendent's Office on Thursday May 27 from 1 00 to 3 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Girl Scout Tree Ceremony At City Park
Junior Girl Scouts and the Titania group gathered at the shelterhouse for the final meeting of the year. Keith Hofbauer prepared a hole for a sugar maple donated by Mrs. Peggy Hill named the Girl Scout Tree and meant tomark the park’s appearance with growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Hofbauer
Hofbauer
Peggy Hill
Shelterhouse
Amy Bronson
Wendy Bruns
Melanie Givens
Shirley Erpelding
Paul Harms
Tammy Kardoes
Susan Budlong
Cindy Gray
Lynette Reynolds
Jeri Ann Sloper
Chris Smith
Dawn Spear
Also Mentioned on This Page
John
John J. Ley
County Extension
Violet Jaren
Wartburg College
Jack Tieran
Doland Smith
Adel
Paul Larsen
Glenn Larsen
Kraus-Lindas
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