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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1957
Page
4
A fragmented aloud note invites residents to share ideas for town improvements and lists upcoming events. It mentions Thanksgiving greetings, Christmas anticipation, and a plan for drawings on the streets with equal chances for all entrants, urging readers to write in ideas for a better community.
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules its regular meeting and Christmas party for December 2 at the Denton home with hostesses Tena Bruns Stella Petersen and Sadie Denton. Juniors meet the same day at the Dwight Garrett home for a party with a gift exchange and Butter Nut Coffee Strips drive. A 25 cent per member Christmas Candy Fund donation is requested and gift exchanges are planned. Street holiday drawings begin November 30 in Titonka with prizes donated by local businesses. registration is single and free, with drawings every Saturday at 2:30 pm across participating stores.
The new street lights in Titonka were switched on Tuesday evening marking a modern upgrade. Workmen completed pole installation last week and fluorescent bulbs arrived Tuesday enabling the project completion. The Chamber of Commerce plans Christmas lighting to follow within about a week.
The Titanka W.S.C.S Christ vine Tea will be held December 1 at 2 00 pm. Leaders include Mrs Clarke Miller and Mrs Carl Cables. Table decorations by Mrs Dale Higgins and Mrs Will Girard. Hostesses named: Mrs Robert Lang Mrs Roy Walrad Mrs Hazel Carroll Mrs Wm Peterson Mrs Sophus Nelson Mrs Ray Hansen Mrs Morris Givens and Mrs Harry Mehlan. Local WSCS invites the Dean WS CGS as guests.
A car burst into flame on a windy day as pheasant hunters watched a paper discharge from a doorway. The strong winds fed the blaze, creating a spreading four acre grass fire.
Dairy economist Tom Rackham predicts favorable feed supplies will lift 1958 milk production while prices remain steadier than beef. Growth in output comes despite a 4 percent drop in dairy cows, aided by better efficiency and changing milk usage from farm to plants. Government purchases and price support influence farmer income, with a potential year of higher returns if supports stay stable. In the same issue Good Hope Luther League to hold pheasant feed. an escape incident left John Muller bruised after his overalls leg caught in a tractor power takeoff.
Titonka girls edged Lakota 63 to 59 as Bess scored 39 points on 17 of 25 free throws and Krominga added 22 leading the host squad. Lakota fought back in the second half but Titonka held the lead after a tight first two quarters.
Wesley Wizards and Portland Two 4-H clubs held a recognition night with piano and accordion solos and singing. Members received 5 and 6 year seals, top junior and senior record book awards, Home Grounds and preservation awards, clothing awards, and a club achievement seal. Mary Staudt presented awards at a luncheon by Portland Two. Vivian Pommer reported.
Nutritionist Jewell Grahm advises not stuffing turkey in advance to prevent spoilage and outlines a crumb based stuffing per pound. Guidelines cover oven temps for 10 to 17 pound birds and carving steps. Homemakers are urged to plan Christmas activities early and use fresh cranberries in desserts like cranberry whip.
Titonka squads dominate Thompson with a 57 40 win led by Trudy Bess 26 and Diane Krominga 22. Dawn Beenken and Ellen Nelson anchored defense as the Indians fell 58 37.
Titonka Turkey Hatchery manager Art Reckamp announces a grand opening at the new facility on Tuesday December 3 with free hot dogs donuts cookies coffee and kid treats plus door prizes and premiums for feed purchases. further details appear on page 3 of this paper.
Notice invites all Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers to meet at Harold's Roller Rink on Wednesday December 4 at 7 30 p m to prepare festooning for the street decorations and complete the job quickly with a good turnout.
A kitchen note describes beating until smooth and foamy then stirring in lemon and creating a stirred euglard from egg yolks. It ends with a festive Thanksgiving greeting.
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