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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1957
Page
3
Rambling column covers basketball season anticipation in Titanka after football finishes, upcoming pheasant hunting season, Halloween party success, American Education Week, flu shot reminders, a municipal election turnout note, and a Republican rally in Algona with Clark McNeal as guest speaker.
The Kossuth County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at Burt High School on October 29 with about 825 attendees. Re-elected officers included Harry Naftziger president LaVerne Gaal secretary Glenn Gabrielson vice president Harold June ay wona treasurer and Henry Looft secretary. Winners for women officers were Mrs Clarence Brandt chairwoman Mrs Randall Clark vice chairwoman and Mrs Merwin Cunningham publicity. Kenneth Halldorfer of Bancroft was elected FBYP chairman. Governor Herschel Loveless spoke, introduced by Duane Dewel, with entertainment by Bobbie Gardner and the Kitchen Klatter Band. A pie baking contest yielded 125 pies with prizes awarded.
Titonka High School announces its annual alumni banquet set for Friday evening November 29 at 6 30 in the school gymnasium. A short program and business meeting include officer elections with a dance to follow at 9 30 in the Coliseum.
The first adult evening school meeting on Farm Outlook for 1958 is set for tonight November 7 at 8:00 p.m. All interested persons are invited. A second session on November 20 features Mr. Robert Fix of Wilson and Co. presenting a hog carcass demonstration comparing meat type and laid type carcasses to explain consumer preferences.
The article urges all families to visit schools November 12 to 14 during American Education Week. It outlines extended visiting periods by grade with informal discussions at 2:30, a noon lunch option, and topics for discussion such as reading grouping grading systems and high school curriculum.
A Milwaukee area passenger train collided with a freight train near Galmarder causing two freight cars to derail. Local crews and investigators respond as service slows and repairs begin at the scene.
Local merchants will close at 10:00 a.m. next Monday November 11 for Veteran’s Day. Banks and the mall will be shut all day. Attend the annual Veteran’s Day program in the school gymnasium to honor those who sacrificed for their country.
The Algona District Missionary Institute of The Methodist Church will be held at Titonka Methodist Church on Wednesday Nov 13. Rev William Overholt missionary to Sarawak Barnes will be principal speaker with an 8 30 p.m. address and film Up the River in Sarawak. The program includes a 6 16 p.m. fellowship supper 7 p.m. worship 7 40 p.m. training groups and 8 30 p.m. address. Open to all interested in missionary service and education.
The Topic will not publish on Monday due to Veterans Day. With no main delivery that day, the paper will delay one day to ensure sufficient type for a full issue. The Cullinan Diamond, found in 1905, weighed 3 106 carats.
L. W. Nath and the council were reelected in a town election described as the lightest ballot in over 20 years. Only 71 ballots were cast with four marked as spoiled. incumbents won by large majorities amid few write ins.
About 200 local youngsters enjoyed Titonka’s first Community Halloween Party with free tickets for apples drinks and candy bars plus masks balloons and streamers for all. The other item notes the funeral of Larry Nyman who died of influenza at Forest City hospital after admission last Friday with services held at the Methodist Church and burial at Bingham Cemetery.
Interstate Power Company faced an 37 minute blackout when a Northern States Power plant failure overloaded interconnected lines. Assistant Manager K L Meyer said automatic switches diverted the load to Interstate, causing some equipment failures before service was restored.
The Titania Woman's Club will meet Thursday evening November 14 at Fern Kitzinger's home. The program titled Minds Opened To Leisure Time includes a symposium by Raymond Krantz and Ethel Downs and a roll call on leisure plans. Arnold Krueger was injured when a shotgun discharged accidentally while duck hunting, severing three fingers of his right hand.
The Kossuth County Extension Council hosts a 4-H Recognition Night in the school lunch room on Tuesday November 12 at 8 00 pm to honor 4-H clubs and members. A county extension staff member and Buffalo Boys and Buffalo Boosters 4-H clubs participate. Community members and families with children aged 10 and up are invited to learn about 4-H.
Titonka Indians and squaws open the 1957 58 basketball year Friday November 15 with a game against Laverne. Conference play includes Ledyard Thompson Lakota Armstrong and Burt. new opponents Sentral and Bode Twin Rivers tabbed. Home games start at 7 00 p m with bold indicating home contests and all conference games noted.
The Wesley Boys 4-H club met October 12 at Central School. New officers were enrolled and assumed duties. Joe Skow led a discussion on farm safety. The meeting adjourned and lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Elof Pearson and Jim Vitzthum.
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club will meet at Judy DeBoer’s home on Saturday November 9 at 1 30. Kathleen Eden, reporter.
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