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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1976
Page
4
This note urges voters to focus on issues over partisan rhetoric, promote independent voters, and registers to cast ballots in the November 2 election. It also reports on local sports results and a Titanica City Council curfew ordinance discussion with a reminder to attend a special meeting next Wednesday.
Titonka Junior High Indian Football lost 36 to 0 to Sentral last Thursday. They remain undeterred and plan to travel to Armstrong next Thursday and host Corwith-Wesley on October 19 to close the season.
U.S. Representative Berkley Bedell visited Titonka and many nearby towns as part of a broader 6th District tour ahead of the November 2 election. Democratic candidates including Delores Dodds and Mary Bestenlehner joined the visit and Bedell spoke of meeting residents in a people to people campaign style.
A cleanup burn at the Oscar Monson acreage south west of Titonka got out of control around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, aided by a brisk north wind and dry conditions. Titonka Volunteer Fire Department and neighbors contained the blaze with no serious damage, and residents are urged to postpone burning until conditions improve.
The Titonka Marching Band Indians directed by Michael Nuss earned a rating at the State Marching Band Contest held in Pocahontas on Saturday October 9. The Indians will perform again this Friday at the football game.
The Titanica Board of Education met in regular session on Monday October 11. Actions approved include a continuous evaluation program for certificated personnel with records, use of facilities for a snowmobile class, bidding for a new school bus, and a 50 50 sprayer purchase with the city. Reports noted monthly finances food service and Title IX self evaluation showing minor sex discrimination. non compliance issues to be resolved by curriculum edits and materials revisions. There was discussion of the school newspaper a new video camera and negotiations with the Titanka Education Association. possible changes to junior high football or fall girls program.
State Representative Terry Branstad will tour business districts in La Kota Ledyard Swea City Bancroft Burt Wesley and Titonka on Tuesday October 19. He will speak at each stop starting 8:30 a.m. in Lakota and ending in Titonka at 4:00 p.m.
Donna Jean Ricklefs and Ronald Herbert Irlmeier married at Corpus Christi Catholic Church Fort Dodge on August 28. The couple's families and friends attended a 150 guest reception at Starlite Village after the ceremony. The bride is from Titonka and the groom from Manning. both are local graduates.
Admissions Counselor Sherm Finer of Wartburg College will visit Titonia High School on Tuesday October 19. He will be at the high school at 8:30 a.m. Students should contact the guidance office to schedule. Wartburg is a private four year liberal arts college in Waverly affiliated with the American Lutheran Church.
The Valley Farmers 4-H Club welcomed two potential members Brian Pannhuk and Joel Schutter. Speakers included Scott Bruns Bruce Steinberg and leader Norman Bruns.
An open house event will honor Audrey Haverty a candidate for Kossuth County Clerk of Court at Titanka Public Library on Saturday October 16 from 9 30 to 11 00 a m. Residents are invited to meet Audrey and share a cup of coffee.
Titanka City weighs curfew for minors due to complaints and vandalism. A 10:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and midnight Friday Saturday curfew is proposed with guardian or care-provider exemptions. A first reading occurred with no action. A special meeting is set for Wednesday October 20 at 7 30 p.m. to gauge public opinion.
The Lakeland Area Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind held a kickoff banquet at Charlie's Supper Club in Algona on October 8 with 177 attendees. The group, formed about two months earlier with 18 charter members, plans monthly meetings in Algona led by President Paul Tuttle and Vice President Marilyn Womble. Kenneth Jernigan of Des Moines urged ongoing efforts for full integration and the removal of discrimination.
The Titanica Federated Club invites plant lovers to a free Plant Show at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titonia next Thursday October 21. Doors open 1 30 p m with displays until 9 00 p m. A care program by Dorothy Arendt of Plants PS runs at 2 00 p m and 7 30 p m with a Q and A for problem plants. Coffee and cookies provided.
Titonka senior citizens host an evening card party on Monday October 18 at 7 00 pm hosted by Pearl Rickless and Helen Jaren in Titonka. The event invites members to join for games and social time.
Governor Robert Ray and Titonka Mayor Walter Baade proclaim October 15 as White Cane Safety Day in Iowa and Titonka. They urge schools to provide full training for blind individuals and employers to use their skills, and urge the public to recognize the white cane as a safety and independence tool for blind pedestrians.
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