Ramblin with Phil and the Titanica press debut
A local update notes the purchase of a new offset press and the crew's first commercial job and photo experiments. Thanksgiving approaches as readers are invited to send Christmas letters, while football and basketball results from Titanica recap a tough Vikings day and hopeful basketball start. Citizens of Tomorrow photos conclude. Subscriptions renewals loom.
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Titanica
Fran Tarkenton
Vikings
Paton
Matt Blair
Titanka
Citizens of Tomorrow
Ed Saunders Receives Cubmaster of the Year Award
The North Star District of the Boy Scouts of America honored adult volunteers at a Spencer recognition dinner held last Saturday November 12. Ed Saunders from Titania was named Cubmaster of the Year for outstanding service to scouting programs.
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North Star District
Boy Scouts of America
Spencer
Ed Saunders
Titania
Upswing in Kossuth County conservation tillage
Three fourths of Kossuth County farmers chisel soil that was soybeans this year. Wesley township farmer Wendell Christensen and LaVerne township farmer Luther Kinne advocate chisel plow use. A new disc tiller combines disc and chiseler for one pass, cutting a 13 foot swath at 5 to 7 mph. Farmers cite wind erosion reduction and lower costs, while officials stress erosion control planning with Soil Conservation Service support.
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Kossuth County
Wendell Christensen
Wesley Township
Soil Conservation District
Luther Kinne
LaVerne Township
James F. Antoine
Bancroft
Brones
Jim Antoine
Christensen
Lyle R. Riedinger
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Min Amemiya
Iowa State University
Amemiya
Farmers Almanac
Central Great Plains
Squaws Win In Double OT 69 55
LuVerne Lions Club Indians and Squaws contest ended 69 to 55 in double overtime. Mrs Warren Berg of Minneapolis will headline an ALCW event at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titanka December 1 at 7 30 p.m. her talk Creation to Coronation features Christian history through song and speaking. She is an international soloist with Christian Women's Clubs. Craft goods and Berg tapes will be sold. all are welcome.
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Squaws
LuVerne Lions Club Indians
Warren
Wayve) Berg
Minneapolis, Minn
A,l
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Titanka
Berg
Christian Women's Clubs
Europe
Corn Checkoff Referendum Votes Set For Dec 8
Town Secretary of Agriculture Robert H. Lounsberry announced ballots will be mailed November 23 to determine if corn producers should deduct 1/20¢ per bushel for new markets. Only those who produced and marketed 250 bu between Aug 31, 1976 and Sept 1, 1977 may vote. Final postmark is midnight Dec 8. county offices will assist in counting.
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Robert H. Lounsberry
Lounsberry
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Titonka Teams Drop Two Non-conference Contests
Titonka squads traveled to Lakota for two non-conference games losing to Lakota. The girls fell 75-88 as Mary Becker scored 20 of 28 for Lakota in the second quarter and 24 in the final period. Titonka Indians lost 66-69 after falling behind and shooting 48% from the field and 55% from the line, showing promise for the season. The Titonka Squaws then edged LaVerne 58-55 in double overtime despite Brenda Meyer’s absence, with key late baskets by Gayle Moore and Deb Folkerts. The Titonka Indians also lost to LaVerne 69-55 after a 21-6 opening quarter, with next action set for State Line Conference tests after Thanksgiving.
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Titonka
Lakota
Mary Becker
Tyke
Lakot
Eagles
Becker
Squaws
Indians
Titanica Squaws
LaVerne
Brenda Meyer
Gayle Moore
Deb Folkerts
Folkerts
LuVerne
Titonka Indians
LaVerne Lions
Lions
Chamber Of Commerce Work Night For Christmas Decor
The Titanica Chamber of Commerce will hold a work night in Anderson Implement at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 30. The meeting aims to prepare Christmas decorations and welcomes any and all help.
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Titanica Chamber of Commerce
Anderson
Sleper And Goes Attend 4th Annual VIP Night
Jeriene Sleper and Neil Goos attended the Fourth Annual VIP Night on November 16, sponsored by UniServ Unit 10 through NEA and the Iowa State Education Association. Speakers included Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu and IS EA President Robert Gilchrist. VIP Night honors Individuals who contribute to local education during American Education Week.
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Jeriene Sleper
Neil Goos
V.1.p
UniServ Unit 10
Junior Girl Scouts Meeting Report November 15
The Junior Girl Scouts met in the Lutheran Church basement with 16 members. Brenda Carlson and Denise Schutter brought treats. They read a thank you letter from Exceptional Opportunities of Burt and sent a get well card to Denise’s dad. They packed a cookies box for the New Mother Project, prepared Christmas songs for the Care Center, and planned the next meeting for November 29 with Jill Knudson and Betty Abben bringing treats.
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Lutheran Church
Brenda Carlson
Denise Schutter
Burt
Shepherds Cottage
Denise
Arnold Schutter
Open House Shower To Honor Lois Beal
An open house bridal shower for Lois Beal bride to be of Randy Randall of Algona will be held at Good Hope Lutheran Church Saturday December 3 at 7 30 p m All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend Cory Jemea 5 months is the All friends and relatives are poncag Ma and Mig Jerry Giesking cordially invited to attend.
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Lois Beal
Randy Randall
Algona
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Cory Jemea
Poncag Ma
Mig
Jerry Giesking
Enrichment Levy Passed 164 to 60 in Titonka District
The Titonka Consolidated School District authorized an enrichment levy after a Tuesday vote. Of 224 ballots cast by 837 eligible voters, 164 voted yes and 60 no, a 73 percent approval.
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Titonka Consolidated
Thanksgiving Prayer Emphasizes Health Wealth and Freedom
Reflective Thanksgiving message urges gratitude for health, income, and basic rights. It contrasts personal fortune with global hunger and poverty, encourages charity, and honors freedom of worship and speech. It ends with a prayer recalling the hungry sick and enslaved and asks to be stirred to service.
Titonka Twirlers Host Square Dance This Sunday
The Titonka Twirlers will host a square dance Sunday November 27 at 7 30 in the school multipurpose room. Mike Driscoll will be the caller. All dancers and the public are invited to join and watch the event.
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Titonka
Mike Driscoll
Open House Shower For Conna Hoover
An open house bridal shower honoring Conna Hoover daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Hoovers Jr will be held Saturday November 26 at 7 30 pm at United Methodist Church of Titonia Conna is the bride to be of Craig Roesler of Waseca Minn All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
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Conna Hoover
Ted Hoovers, Jr
United Methodist Church of
Titonia
Conna
Craig Roesler
Waseca
Minn
Doan U M Women Hold Regular Meeting
The Doan United Methodist Women met at the church on Thursday afternoon November 17 with Mrs. Royce Gray as hostess in Mrs. Gerald Bahling’s absence. Mary Young taught on India using a film titled The Cross and the Lotus. Mrs. Ross Struthers led devotions. Plans were completed for Christmas giving.
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Doan U.M
Doan United Methodist
Royce Gray
Gerald Bahling
Mary Young
India
Ross Struthers
Titonka Chamber of Commerce Pancake Supper Planned
Titonka businessmen invite the public to the annual Pancake Supper on December 3 in the Titonka School Multi purpose Room. Serving starts at 5:00 p.m. with no charge, and all locals are welcome to enjoy the meal and larder.
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Titonka
Titonka Chamber of Commerce
Walcome
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Ramblin
Phil
Cubmaster
Kossuth
Heres
Wayve Berg
Good Hope
Quarte
Sentral
B. Meyer
Moore
V. Follman K. Giesking
D. Mayland Titonka
Scoria
M. Rickles
J. Zwiefel
M. Zwiefel
T. Loeschen
Steve Smith
D, VanHove
Vitonka
J. Heyer
Mayland
Giesking
V. Follman Vitonka
Is LaVerme
Ricklefs
Loeschen
D. VanHove
Smidt
M. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Sleper and Goes
Junior Girl Scouts
Veterans' Hospital
Church of
Heavenly Father
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