Local Happenings From Shirley Jaren Happenings
Lee Beenken recuperating after surgery at Mercy Hospital Mason City Mrs Philip Jaren Sr left Sioux Falls airport for Sacramento California where she will meet her new grandson Caleb James plans to return to Titanica Sunday evening Charla Beed visits Mankato Commercial College student Ginger Reed Ruth Everding Charla Beed vacationing nearby Philip Ubben Mark Helling hosted by Abbe Ubben Kountry Kard Klub meets at Gladys Hansen home Charlotte Anderson wins door prize Later meetings planned at Marie Gingrich Gilbert visits by Martin Stecker family Roger Gray birthday party Buffalo Center attendees listed Many Titonica area residents attend events with friends and relatives from Britt Spencer and Lakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Beenken
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Philip Jaren Sr
Sioux Falls
Sacramento
Cal
Philip Jaren Jr
Paradise
Caleb James
Titanica
Alfred Redenius
Ginger Reed
Ruth Everding
Mankato
Minn
Charla Beed
Charla
Mankato Commercial College
Philip Ubben
Mark Helling
Forest City
Abbe Ubben
Kountry Kard Klub
Gladys Hansen
Charlotte Anderson
the Klub
Marie Gingrich
Martin Stecker
James Stecker
Gilbert
Rudy Hopkes
German Valley
Herman Ubben
Mervin Bruns
Titonica Area
Roger Gray
Lola Gray
Buffalo Center
Meint Huesman
Vern Raidal
Sadie Gray
Larry Gray
Kim
Rev
John Janssen
Cheryl Jaren
Britt
Phil Jaren
Minnie
Alice Pannhuk
Ada Wirtjes
Lakota
Ellen Boelkes
Spencer
Alice
Ada
Bertha Ward
Ellen
Edward Hansen
Alton
Clifford Krantz
J. J. Dyergsten
Dependable Service and the Average Man Quote
A newspaper excerpt discusses the idea of "Dependable Service" as embodying the average man. It highlights a postwriter who defined the average man as steady and earnest, crediting such reliability to consistent, dependable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmland Industries
Fertilizer School
Mid-America
Sitcle
Falt
Baptism and Wedding Gatherings Reported in Tonika Area
A catalog of Friday to Monday visits and gatherings shows Cory James baptism honored at a Sunday event with attendees from Des Moines Algona and Omaha. Neal Boyken and Shirley Wilcox wed at Melyvern as Art Boyken family hosted in Algona and other local residents visited kin and attended celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray J. Hansen
Clear Lake
Ray Hansen
Arend Neeland
Morris Givens
Carrol Bassetter
Ellesworth
Jerry Giesking
Hilka Giesking
Meint Huesman
Keith
Lorie
Janet Huesman
Des Moines
Jacque Seebeck
Phyllis Giesking
Kay
Karen
Joyce Giesking
Cory James
Art Boyken
Heather Sullivan
Algona
Martha Boyken
Omaha
Neb
Melinda Boyken
Neal Boyken
Shirley Wilcox
Melyvern
John Isebrand
Jamie K. Ibsen
Lowdon
John Freese
Austin
Minn
Earl Zwiefel
Roger Olson
L.G. Huber
Titonka United Methodist Church
Roy Hielmans
Hjelmans
Bishop Webb
UMW
Forest City
Doan United Methodist Church
Roy Hielmaas
Hielmaas
UMYF
Local social notes from The Titonea Topic
November 11 1976 social column records visitors and guests in Cedar Rapids area. Larry and wife from San Jose visited relatives. Minnie Westerreicher traveled to Portland and Cedar Rapids with side notes of second great grandson. Various locals hosted, tea guests, birthdays, and a minor injury.
Church News Summary of Local UMC and Reform Churches
Local church notices list Ramsey Reformed, Immanuel Lutheran, Good Hope, Titonka United Methodist and other groups. Services, Sunday schools, catechism, choirs, Luther League, and upcoming events including weddings, confirmations, and church meetings are detailed with dates and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed Church
John Jannsen
Gordon Bloemendaal
Ruth Circle
Becky Dailman
Good News People
Reformed Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Ted Ager
Luther League
Rock Creek
Immanuel
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Herbert C. Hanson
LCW
Janet Fox
Pat Bock
Postmaster Gerdis Appeals for Winter Mail Access
Postmaster Gerdis appeals to Titonka area customers to keep roads passable and mailbox approaches clear during winter. He notes rural carriers will serve the greatest number possible but are not required to deliver when roads are impassable or warnings are issued. Customers may need to relocate boxes or arrange mail delivery if detours persist.
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Titonka
Gerdis
Valley Farmerettes 4-H elects officers at German Valley School
The Valley Farmerettes 4-H Club met at German Valley School at 1 30 pm for pledges, roll call, and a business meeting. New officers include Darla Asche president and Lola Beenken vice president. Julie Cushman secretary and other roles were filled. Christmas party plans and Mother's Day gifts were decided. A lunch was served by Sandra Franzen and Julie Cushman with Franzen serving as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Farmerettes 4-H Club
German Valley
Kristen Ricklefs
Darla Asche
Lola Beenken
Julie Cushman
Debbie Rippentrop
Paula Rippentrop
Kathy Bowers
Sandy Franzen
Lynette Bartelt
Diane Anderson
Sandra Franzen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shirley Jaren
Lions Club
Honeywell
National Bureau of Standards
Weing
Hovedavere
Appian
Titonka, Iowa
Tilonka Savings
Titonka Savings Bank
United Methodist Women
Larry Pannkuk
San Jose
Alice Pannkuk
San Francisco International Airport
Larry
Trans World Airlines
Minnie Westerreicher
Wally Lichtenberger
Portland
Oregon
Steven Lichtenberger
Cedar Rapids
Lester Hansen
Manford Rice
Fem Higdon
Iowa City
Steven Hanken
Waukee
Alvin Honken
Becca Hipp
Albert Loeschen
Menno Fuls
Fred Mayland
C.F. Callies
Rex Austin
Incz Wolf
Ann Bleich
Bradford Buffington
Dick Buffington
Fred Gray
Virgil Schmidt
Terry Schutter
Jenny
Jim Bahling
Gerald Bahling
Royce Gray
Kent Brown
Hampton
Harley Brandt
Heatete Nine Og
Obeeaeet
Church News
John Meyer
John
Jennie Plaisier
Austin, Minn
Louise Plaisier
Schuantje
Dean Boyken
Harm Husinga
Roger Huisinga
Scott
Bjustrom
Bjiustrom’s Furniture Company
Algona, Iowa
Wever, Fertilizers
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Titonka
JOWA
Kemna Motor CO
Bancroft
Iowa
Nice
Plymouth
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