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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
2
The writer criticizes party candidates and labels for the 1964 presidential race. He contrasts Humphrey and Nixon, arguing for limited government, private enterprise, and opposition to socialist programs. He urges readers to share views before November and promotes highway safety campaigns.
The Monka Federated Club sponsors a six week summer reading drive at Titonka Public Library open to all students in grades one through eight. Registration starts June 8 with stamps earned for each book read and a culmination treat on July 20. Tornado warning tests were conducted to validate alarms and residents were urged to report any hearing issues to officials.
The Titonea to Wiliam Kennedy Auxiliary will meet June 4 at Thressa Baade’s home with Thressa Baade and Viela Spear as hostesses. The list shows newly elected and appointed officers for the Lo OH clt seat including President Viela Spear, Secretary Thressa Baade, Treasurer Dan Gerdis, and Trustees Bea Garett and Margaret Bunkofski among others.
Wartburg College in Waverly held commencement exercises on Saturday May 25 with 267 seniors graduating or completing requirements. Speaker Dr Arthur Larson notable for international affairs work addressed the ceremony. Locals among the graduates include Jane Dixon Cynthia Rakow Myrna Rike Lynda Krause Velida Bruns and Judy Hamilton received honors during a reception at the Hamilton home.
A miscellaneous shower for Cynthia Rakow bride to be of David Blomberg was held May 25 at Good Hope Lutheran Church social hall. Guests included Judy’s graduation party details, with a fashion show, readings, and a choir finale. Miss Rakow was assisted by Kristin Rakow and Janice Alke, and many local families attended.
Plans call for the Titenka pool opening on Saturday June 1 with 2:00 to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm hours. Jim Peterson from ISU leads as pool manager with Joyce Giesking and others as lifeguards and a Red Cross lesson schedule to be announced.
Karen Beetham of Lancaster Wisconsin, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate with a 4.0 average, received a four year degree and a research assistantship in the Department of Radiation Biology at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. John Beetham’s fiancée and Mr and Mrs Edward Brandt attended graduation in Northfield Minnesota on May 26.
Ruth Patterson announced Linda Migeins of Titonia will attend Pre Conference at Ames June 17 22 as part of 4 H leadership events this summer. Brownie Troop 421 met May 15 with 16 members. color guards were Kristy Debra Alberta and Jean. Patty reporter Carl Giesking returned from Mercy Hospital and is recuperating slowly. Alfred Redenius birthday honored. visitors included Alphs Vanderhoek and Fred Redenius family. Donald Intermill home from Great Lakes Naval Training Center for leave before reporting to Norfolk aboard USS Kennedy.
As of April 30 1967 Kossuth ASCS reports 6423469 bushels of corn and 2523402 bushels of soybeans remaining under price support loans. Loans issued total 9089 on 1967 crops, with 1483 for corn 11158 for 1966 soybeans 1606 for beans. National totals show 3998 million bushels corn 158 million soybeans and 1756 million wheat remaining under price support loans through April 30.
All Titonka stores will close in observance of Memorial Day. A community memorial service is planned with local organizations invited to participate and residents urged to attend.
Citing a contamination incident in dawn and a 1963 Iowa case, Galen DeVatois warns Kossuth County to follow four sprayer rules. Never unattended filling, pour water before chemical, avoid overflow near wells, and secure hoses to prevent siphoning. Contaminated wells require costly cleanup or new wells.
Waldorf College in City hosts commencement ceremonies with graduates, including those from the cum laude class, marking the end of the academic year.
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