Enrichment Levy urged to support Titonka school
On November 22 the Titonka Consolidated School asks district voters to approve an Enrichment Levy funded by property and state income taxes. The board warns of state budget constraints, declining enrollment, and the need to maintain current program quality with an additional $92,000.
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Des Moines
Titonka
Titonic
Titonka Consolidated School
State Department
Vho
Oum Elvet
Leanne Thacker Chosen For Women’s Chorale
Leanne Thacker daughter of Me and Mr John Miller is among 17 Simpson College students selected for the new Women’s Chorale for 1977 78. An alto and 1975 music education major she was chosen at auditions. The Chorale will perform at convocations and join the 56 voice Simpson College Choir in Handel’s Messiah on December 2 and 3 on campus.
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Leanne Thaccker
John Miller
Sixapson College
Music
New Women's Chorale
Leanne
Chorale
Activities At The Titania Care Center
Titania Care Center describes a week of themed activities. Residents enjoyed Story Hour and bingo with winners, baking sugar cookies with frosting for Halloween, pumpkin crafts and room decorations, musical visits from Mrs John Janssen and Immanuel Lutheran Church ladies, a visit by George Ennen with an accordion, a Presbyterian Church program, and a Friday movie day with bingo and bowling won by Merle. Donations by VFW and individuals are acknowledged.
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John Janssen
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Hulda Peterson
Presbyterian Church
Lakota
George Ennen
Merle
Dale
Gertie
V.F.W
Florence Eden
Fannie Hoffman
Rural Education Meeting Highlights PURE Efforts
School Board members Esther Christensen Joy Boyken Maurice Erpelding and Elmer Engelbarts attended a Spencer meeting on October 5 focusing on rural education in Iowa. PURE People United for Rural Education presented its aim to inform lawmakers and the State Department of Education about the strengths of small rural schools.
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Esther Christensen
Joy Boyken
Maurice Erpelding
Elmer Engelbarts
Harold Garmert
AEA
Clarence Brandt
Spencer
Towa
PURE
People United For Rural Education
Wayne Tresdell
Cedar Falls
Cup
Drake
Jess
Titonka
Doan U M Women Schedule October Activities
Doan United Methodist Women met October 5 with 15 members. They planned Officers Opportunity Day at Britt October 17, Family Night October 30, UNICEF Halloween Party October 31, and events at Boone October 29 Wesley Guest Day October 13 Goodwill Guest Days October 25 26 Charge Conference November 6 God's Acte November 29 and a Christmas program December 18 at 7 00 p.m.
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United Methodist
Louis Hansen
Robert Boleneus
Ross Struthers
Britt
Unicef
Ilo Buffington
Boone
Wesley
Goodwill Industries
Sioux City
Titania
God's Acte
Sharon Sterk Honored At Open House Shower
A bridal shower for Sharon Sterk bride elect of Doug Harms was held October 8 in the United Methodist Church Titonka Fellowship Hall. Hostesses included Pat Haines and Kay Sexton with readings and songs by Judy Junker and Fern Kitzinger. Sharon and Doug plan to marry October 29 at Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Sterk
Doug Harms
Fellowship Hall
United Methodist Church
Titonka
Pat Haines
Marion Sterk
Edward Harms
Mabel Dunmire
Judy Junkermedher
Fern Kitzinger
Hazel Akkerman
Jo Lynn Harms
Cindy Harmis
Sharon
Doug
Sheldon
Kay Sexton
Gladys Kirghbaum
Jean Reed
Linda Gerdis
Jean Gerdis
Marilyn Bengtson
LaVaughn Wibben
Katie Ellefson
Della Rippentrop
Delores Fox
Alta Hamilton
Grace Sanders
Brownie Troop 421 Plans Farm Trip and Investiture
Brownie Troop 421 met October 4 in Fellowship Hall United Methodist Church with 11 members present Denise led the session Roxann read last minutes The group discussed October 8 trip to Maurice Erpelding Farm to collect coin funds for the troop A motion to adjourn passed and later they prepared programs and invitations for the Investiture and Rededication Ceremony set for October 18 at 4 15 p m Sheryll contributed treats
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Hall
United Methodist Church
Denise
Jenny
Bers
Roxann
Maurice Erpelding
LaRae
Gwen
Sheryll
Beef imports blamed for low prices concerns congressman
Congressman Berkley Bedell argues imports depress domestic beef prices and urges federal action. He notes August imports rose from 107.2 to 133.8 million pounds led by Australia with 63 percent share. He calls for lower quotas, fixes to free trade zone counting, and an amended Meat Import Act to close loopholes.
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Australia
International Trade Commission
ITC
Mayaguez
Puerto Rico
New Zealand
Junior Girl Scouts Meet in October With Plans Ahead
The Junior Girl Scouts met October 4 with 17 members present. They earned a badge, heard a health talk by Mrs. Dillivan, and planned activities including corn pick up at Maurice Erpelding farm October 8, a Peter Pan and Helping Hand tour October 26, a Halloween party October 25, and a meeting October 18 with treats by Lisa Peterson and Michelle Enpelding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula
Shirley
Carol Dillivan
Maurice Erpelding
Burt
Lisa Peterson
Michelle Enpelding
Brenda Carlson
Scribe
Weekly Meals and Local Social Visits Summary
Week of October 17 to 21 includes daily school meals with menus from Monday through Friday featuring spaghetti and meat sauce, hamburger gravy, pizza, chicken fried steak, and fish squares with sides and milk. Notable visits include Mr and Mrs L G Huber with Mrs Roger Olson to Mason City to see Mrs Earl Zwiefel in North Town Medical Center, plus other gatherings at Thompson and Humboldt homes for Olga and Arthur Graham's family celebrations.
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L. G. Huber
Roger Olson
Mason City
Earl Zwiefel
North Town Medical Center
Vern Rafdal
Meint Huesman
Atdel Gray
Richard Gray
Thompson
Dwight Graham
Olga
Fred Jennings
Lillian Graham
LaVonne Runkle
Lori
Louise
Humboldt and
Arthur Graham
Ronnie
Mark
David
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Robert Eastman
Leanne Thacker
Women’s Chorale
Titania Care Center
Doan U.M
Open
Brownie Girl Scouts
van Hove
Congressman Berkley Bedell
Rock Valley
Othams
Junior Girl Scouts
Iowa Press Association
Lowa
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