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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1960
Page
2
Iowa State University economist Francis Kutish reports egg prices may stay weak into spring 1961 with a late winter decline likely, while chick profits could drop from 1960 levels. Turkey production may rise, lowering 1961 turkey prices, as feed costs stay favorable and broiler meat competition grows.
Wartburg College football players set two team marks including an Iowa Conference record as they finished third in league play. Junior Dennis Krominga of Titonka set a school single season scoring record with 14 extra points, lifting his career total to 42 with one year remaining. He is also among 26 Wartburg wresting candidates.
Wednesday December 7 Alfred Redening hosts farm machinery and livestock auction near Wodenoe with 58 head of livestock and assorted items. Ben Wesselman closes out at Lakota farm with 30 cattle 19 sheep 120 hogs and farm gear. A third sale settles the Sigel ey Brothers estate at a Thionka area farm with farm machinery auction.
Indiangla Miss Rarl ene Callies daughter of Mr and Tes Carl F Callies was among 11 Simpson College seniors elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges The honor reflects scholarship leadership service and future promise by the sponsor of annual lists since 1934 across 750 colleges and universities in the United States
Cedar Falls Iowa A list announced this week shows forty three Town State Teachers College students elected to membership in Kappa Delta Pi national honor society in education The society recognizes outstanding contributions in education and promotes high professional intellectual and personal standards New members include Beverly Richter daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Richter Titonka
Titonka High School lists the first quarter honor roll with no grade below a B in any class. Names include Grade 12 Jeffrey Boyken George Cunningham Dvyerg Krantz Dennis Monson Vicki Rakow Dennis Rike James Sparks. Grade 11 Rosanne Alexander Bill Carroll Lewis Glesking Myrna Rippentrop. Grade 10 Kathleen Eden Linda Hansen Forrest Rode Janet Welhouse. Grade 8 Sherry Boyken Janet Cunningham Myrna Rike.
Buffalo-Portland 4-H Clubs held a recognition night with 37 attendees including guests at Van's Cafe. Charles Reed narrated a trip to Acapulco, Mexico. awards and record books were presented by Extension staff and local leaders. future events and a Bible Women symposium were announced at the December 1 meeting.
Extension director urges straw mulch for strawberry overwintering with 3 to 4 inches of straw. Soy straw preferred. oat straw risks volunteer oats. Leaves pack and smother plants. Ames bull test accepts Angus Hereford Shorthorn bulls until Dec 15 1960, must be 475 pounds minimum born between Jan 1 and May 1 1960, tested 140 days. for details contact Gail Danilson Iowa Beef Producers Association Des Moines. Artificial lighting guidelines for pullets to egg production given with bulb wattage and hours.
Former State Senator Duane Dewel will discuss Taxation and Reapportionment at the November 30 Adult Farmer Evening School. With the new Legislature to convene in January, the topic covers reapportionment and its tax effects. Dewel will present both sides. The meeting begins at 8:00 pm in the Echo lunch room, per instructor Harley R. Lehman Jr. All interested are invited.
Roland A. Andrews of Lincoln Street Tangmont Colorado sends a note to editor praising local news. He expresses continued interest in community roots and the Gospel of Christ and asks to greet everyone.
The Prairie Gold Area Boy Scout Campaign reports $146 raised toward a $298 community goal as of this date. The drive covers a budgeted total of $93 742, based on scouting population, with completion hoped soon and thanks extended to canvassing volunteers including Morris Givens Richard Isebrand Clarence Isebrands Edward Boyken Dan Wabben Carl Ludwig Lawrence Heyer J R Schutter Vernon Wenger Robert Boleneus H W Kitzinger Gerald Bahling A R Peterson Burton Hansoh Kenneth Krantz Heika Boekelman Joe Boekelman Irwin Beenken M E Goldman.
W H Ricklefs received a leather portfolio from Woodman Accident Life Insurance Co for being top salesman in October. He tied with four others among over 1 300 agencies nationwide for the honor and sales output.
The Buffalo Boys 4-H Club met at the Fritz home on October 31 with 12 members and six visitors present. They discussed an Award Night planned for November and, after the meeting, Richard Fritz and Wayne Cordes spoke on Soil Conservation before games and lunch served by Fritz and Burkhart.
Grace Baptist Church Titonka hosts a three day missionary conference November 27 to 29 with speakers Jack Nicols Joyce Hornberger and Eileen Bader. A pot luck dinner and special music are planned with services at 8 00 p m on November 28 and 29.
Township Extension Council awards recognized 4-H girls and boys for achievement in clothing leadership home economics safety health and citizenship. Notable recipients include Janet Walker Swea City Ann Smith West Bend Doris Ann Kohlhaas Irvington Beverly Thorson Armstrong Louise Show Wesley Carol Hanisch Bancroft Ruth Ann Klein Irvington Mary Alma O'Brien Bode and Susan Nitchals Algona. Mike Davis Elders caught a five and a quarter pound 28 inch northern pike on the Iowa River.
The Titanka Indians won two close games against the Swea City Trojans in the State Line Conference opener at Swea City. In the first game Tyke Akkerман hit a late long basket to seal a 24-33 win after a tight fourth quarter. in the nightcap the Indians led 25-16 by the second period and held on for a 24-4 victory as Swea rallied late but could not overcome the deficit.
The Extension Family Living Leader training lesson on planning the family wardrobe was attended by 30 representatives from women’s organizations in Kossuth County. Barbara Kreutz of Iowa State University led the two day program on planning wardrobes for future needs and activities. The next Family Living lesson will be in January on Freezer Management.
Ten Kossuth County 4-H members are awarded a trip to Chicago for outstanding 4 H club work. They will tour events at the International Livestock Exposition and visit Chicago landmarks before returning November 28. Accompanying adults include Mrs Lawrence Menke and Lloyd Thorson. They depart Mason City by train on November 24.
Kossuth 4 H Junior Leaders will meet November 28 at the Algona Annex for a double featured program on Selecting Clothes Wisely and Telephone Courtesy. Extension specialist Opal Roberson and Northwestern Bell rep Miss Joan Grimm join 4 H members to demonstrate wardrobe planning and phone etiquette. Plans for winter camping January 28 at the State 4 H Camp will be discussed. Open to 4 H members aged 15 by January 1 1961 who seek leadership service and recreation.
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