Winners Named In 4H Girls Good Grooming Contest
Sandy O Brien Bode and Joyce Berkland Fenton won top honors as final results announced by Norma Morgan county extension assistant Miss O Brien won the senior division Berkland was senior improvement winner Each division had about 20 entrants The improvement section was new this year Mary Bahling Titonka and Loretta Trout Algona took top and most improved in Intermediate Joe Ann Binzen Lone Rock won Junior grooming Sharon Marie Hix Irvington won junior improvement Honorable mentions listed for seniors intermediates and juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy O’brien
Bode
Joyce Berkland
Fenton
Norma Morgan
Miss O’brien
Miss Berkland
Morgan
Mary Bahling
Titonka
Loretta Trout
Algona
Joe Ann Binzen
Lone Rock
Sharon Marie Hix
Irvington
Kristine Plathe
Jackie Laabs
Penny Dodds
Judy Walters
Mardell Peterson
Janice Limbaugh
Michelle Thilges
Jennifer Anderson
Patrice Bode
Nancy Muller
Linda Dodds
Linda Hoeppner
Kathleen Bentenlehner
Kathleen Plathe
Nancy Courtney
Diane Dogotch
Cathy Hatlestad
Joyce Gabrielson
Patty Besch
Kathy Skow
Debra Gorazkowski
Former Resident Vance Reibsamen Laid To Rest In Titonka Cemetery
Vance Howard Reibsamen died November 9 at 4 00 p.m. at his Farmington home after a long illness. Born January 13 1897 southeast of Titonka he was part of Buffalo Consolidated School’s first graduating class in 1918. He worked for Greyhound Bus Co. in Chicago and Washington before living in Farmington for 18 years. He married Ruth Gartner in 1934, who died in 1959, and his second wife was Etta Eden whom he wed in 1962 at the Little Brown Church Titonka. Survived by Etta, one brother Glen B Reibsamen of Marshalltown four sisters Elsie Hart Ethel Shaw Ruth Keagle and Vivian Keagle and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Funeral services were held November 12 at Miller Funeral Home Farmington with Rev LeRoy Moore and burial at Buffalo Township Cemetery Titonka with Rev W Morris Kildal officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Reibsamen
Farmington
Vance Howard
Charles and
Margaret Cunningham Reibsamen
Titanka
Buffalo Consolidated School
Greyhound Bus Co
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Ruth K. Gartner
L. G. Gartner
Etta Eden
Titonka
Little Brown
Etta
Glen B. Reibsamen
Marshalltown
Elsie H. Hart
Williston
N. D
Ethel Shaw
Ruth Keagle
Minneapolis
Vivian Keagle
Mayer, Minn
Miller Funeral Home
LeRoy Moore
Buffalo Township
W. Morris Kildal
Portland 4-H Club Elects New Officers
Portland Boys 4-H Club held its November 14 meeting at the Trunkhill home electing officers for 1963 64. August Sankey will be president Roger Giddings vice president Janice Larsen secretary Charles Trunkhill treasurer Paul Larsen reporter Charles Larsen recreation chairman The group planned the coming year and lunch was served by Mrs Trunkhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jack Trunkhill
August Sankey
Roger Giddings
Janice Larsen
Charles Trunkhill
Paul Larsen
Charles Larsen
Trunkhill
President Kennedy Dead as Nation Mourns Shock
The nation learns of President John F Kennedy's death within an hour of the attempted motion against him. Lyndon Johnson becomes the new president as the country honors a leader who guided it through troubled times and recalls two others lost in recent days to crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Dallas
John F. Kennedy
Titanka Drops Opening Games At Burt Tuesday
Titonka basketball teams both lose season openers at Burt with girls 62 to 46 and boys 47 to 42. The squad faces Thompson next Tuesday at home, with a 7:00 p.m. tip from Titonka. Thanksgiving break notes announced by Supt. James L. Neighbours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanka
Burt
Titonka
Squaws
Indians
Boys
Tyke
Burt Bears
Filk. Brandt
R. Akkerman
R. Janssen
R. Thomas
G. Pommer
PBUEE
Thompson
Lorraine Stecker To Tour Army Medical Facilities
Lorraine Stecker 20 a student nurse from Iowa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines joins three Iowa nursing students and Mercy Hospital nursing director Sister Mary Timothea on a three day tour of Fort Sam Houston Texas and San Antonio aboard a chartered U S Air Force plane. The trip supports Army Nurse Corps recruiting during Army Nurse Corps Recruiting Week. Twelve Iowa Kansas and Nebraska nursing students join the tour with two escort officers. The flight will stop in Omaha and Kansas City to collect participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Army Medical
Lorraine Stecker
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Mary Timothea
Army Nurse Corps
Harold Hughes
Kansas
Nebraska
Army
San Antonio
Tex
U. S. Air Force
Omaha
Neb
Kansas City
Kan
Lions Club Completes Worthwhile Projects
The Itonka Lions Club finished two community efforts: a candy promotion and a basketball game between Lions members and school faculty. Proceeds funded a new gym scoreboard, with club officers and committees thanking supporters for the successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itonka Lions Club
Lions Club
Christmas Decorations Work Night Set for Dec 2
Members of the Titanica Chamber of Commerce will meet December 2 at the J. R. Schutter Implement Building to check and hang Christmas decorations on street light poles. Work begins at 7:00 p.m. and volunteers are urged to help complete the task quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Schutter Implement
Titonea Legion Post Buys New Building
The Legionaires of Breen Post 465 announce the purchase of the former Dr Torgersen office building on Main Street for more space and future expansion. The building will be rented to any local organization. Members thank the United Building Center and prior owners for use of the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legionaires of Breen Post 465
Dr. Torgersen
Main Street
Titanica Legion Post
United Building Center
Nation Mourns as Johnson Proclaims Day of Mourning
President Lyndon Johnson proclaims Monday 25 November a national day of mourning. Titanka closes stores from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. flags fly at half mast. Memorial services held Sunday. Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy praised for courage. National flags to fly half mast for 30 days until December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
United States
Titanka
Jacqueline Kennedy
Johnson
American Legion Solves December Meeting and Christmas Party
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary meets Monday afternoon December 2 at Henry Orthel home with Marie Orthel Galena Zwiefel Stella Peterson and Tena Bruns as hostesses. Martha Boyken chairs entertainment with Fannie Speichler and Irene Peterson in charge. reports cover Rehabilitation Gift Shop Civil Defense Day observance and other committees. The Juniors host a Christmas Party December 6 at Arthur Boyken home after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Orthel
Marie Orthel
Galena Zwiefel
Stella Peterson
Tena Bruns
Martha Boyken
Chm
Fannie Speichler
Irene Peterson
Civil Defense
Arthur Boyken
Christmas Fair plans finalized by Titonka Federated Club
The Titonka Federated Club announces the Herald the Holidays Christmas Fair at Good Hope Lutheran Church on December 5. Open house starts at 1:00 p.m. with an evening program at 7:30 p.m. A tea will be served. exhibits must be brought to the church 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Federated Club
Good Hope Lutheran Church
V E W Auxiliary Plans December Meeting and Christmas Party
The V F W Auxiliary will meet on December 3 at 7 30 p m at Beverly Gerdis home with Thresa Baade as co host. The gathering doubles as a Christmas party with a 50 cent gift exchange and each member asked to bring a white elephant and six Christmas cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Beverly Gerdis
Thresa Baade
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Winners Drawn by Local Merchants
Titanica Chamber of Commerce members held Thanksgiving Day Turkey drawings on Thursday November 21. Names were drawn early and posted with rules requiring claim by day end to qualify. Merchants listed include Reed Hardware Minnie I Oesterreicher Boyken Insurance Agency Sharon Carroll Callies Store Lloyd Bartlett Farmers Oil Co Robert Reynolds Farmers Elevator Harry Schutter Frank Fisher Chevrolet Ben Miller H S Plumbing and Heating Chris Brandt Huismans Cities Service Ernest Peterson Intermill s Store C H Downs Isebrand Produce Herman Jansen K H Oil Co Grover Keagle Kuch s Food Center Harvey Isebrand J R Schutter Impl Richard Beenken Titonka Farm Store Loren D Hansen Titonka Plumbing and Heating Senus Isebrand Titonka Locker Herman Harms Titonka Savings Bank Clarence Akkerman Titonka Telephone Co Jennie Whalen Tyke Lanes Kenneth Blakley United Building Center Duane Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League Tyke Leaguers
Baade’s Repair
Titonka Creamery
Conoco Service
Leek Livestock
Blake Funl. Home
Meyer Painting
Lynch ¥ Horse
Hamilton Hatchery Wabben DX
Tyke Lanes
Huisman Service
Titonka Saw. Bank
Titonka Sav. Bank
Koffee Kupreser Boyken Insurance the
Follman Rec
Dean
The
Hillbillies
Joe Givens
Farmers Elevator
Methodist
Dan Meyer
Elwood Nelson
Funnemark
Terry Nelson
1St State Bank
Martyn Franzen
John Intermill
Quaker Oats
John Isebrand
Sloper Rambler
Alvin Meyer
Judy DeBoer
Titonka
Mick Nelson
Bonnie Rike
Woodchoppers League
Lois Peterson
Mildred Carlson
Algona Implement
Eunice Mechler
Titonka Topic Actin Sea
Pioneer Seed
Margaret Brandt
Casady Furniture
Kas Larson
Isebrand Milling
Frances Gingrich
Irene Hinders
Tsebrand
Fisher Chevrolet
Callies
Titanica Chamber of Commerce
Laeder Reed Hardware
Minnie lOesterreicher
Boyken Insurance Agency
Sharon Carroll
Lloyd Bartlett
Farmers Oil Co
Robert Reynolds
Harry Schutter
Frank Fisher
Chevrolet
Ben Miller
Chris Brandt
Huisman’s Cities Service
Ernest Peterson
Intermill’s
C. H. Downs
Isebrand
Herman Janssen
K & H Oil Co
Grover Keagle
Kuch’s Food Center
Harvey Isebrand
J. R. Schutter Imp
Richard Beenken
Titonka Farm
Loren D. Hansen
Titonka Plumbing & Heating
Senus Isebrand
Herman Harms
Titonka Savings Bank
Clarence Akkerman
Titonka Telephone Co
Jennie Whalen
Kenneth Blakley
United Building Center
Duane Higgins
Turkeys to be Given for Christmas by Titanica Chamber
The Titanica Chamber of Commerce will give away 30 turkeys during the holiday season. Ten turkeys will be drawn on each of three Saturdays before Christmas at about 3 00 p m on Main Street. Winners must be present. each family may win one third. Registration starts Saturday Nov 30 with first drawing Saturday Dec 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica Chamber of Commerce
Titania
Unity In The United States Poem Reflection
A short verse reflects on national unity and shared faith during troubled days. It speaks of unity, wisdom, trusting God, and seeking His presence and peace. The lines emphasize enduring strength and spiritual solace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vote On Shaff Plan Tuesday In Iowa Amending Proposal
Citizens of Titonka Kossuth County and all Iowa voters will cast ballots on Tuesday December 3 to decide the Shaff Plan amendment. In Titonka polls will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A sample amendment appeared in last week's Titonka Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Kossuth County
Iowa
Good Hope Lutheran Women Change Meeting Date
Good Hope Lutheran Church Women announce a general meeting set for Wednesday December 4 at 2 00 pm instead of the previously announced December 11. Mrs Edward Boyken presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope
Republican Women Plan Coffee Party
A coffee party for Republican Women is set for Tuesday December 3 at 9 30 a m at the Clarke Miller home. Mrs Charles Nygaard will briefly review the book A Nation of Sheep by Wm Lederer. All interested women are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Miller
Charles Nygaard
Wm. Lederer
Royal United Shows to Headline Indian Day Event
Next year Indian Day will feature Royal United Shows, a popular midway that has played Britt Hobo Day before. Merriam's Midway is absent this year prompting the change. Advance ticket sales for children's rides will return with the event set for Friday and Saturday August 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal United
Merriam’s Midway
Farm Sales Friday November 25 and December sales listed
Herman Jansen hosts a complete closing-out sale on the Titonka area farm with start at 1 00 pm Thursday December 5. Gerald Huber offers farm machinery 9 cows and 26 calves on her Titonka area farm with sale at 1 00 pm Friday December 6. A Cletzwiefel dairy dispersal at a Woden area farm features Holstein herd milking equipment and machinery with sale at 1 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Jansen
Titonka
Gerald Huber
Cletzwiefel
Woden
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Portland Cemetery
4-H Club
Supt
James L. Neighbours
TPF
P. Michaelsen
S. Michaelsen
C. Schmidt
L. Krause
R. Kinseth
L. Budlong
P. Welander
P. Sachau
L, Krantz
Je-Cunningham
Needs
Titonea Legion Post
American Legion
V.E.W. Auxiliary
Republican
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