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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
5
A Fresno style summary of a local political scene notes campaigns heating up with major candidates touring Algona and Titonka. Governor Hoegh, Senator Hickenlooper, and Democratic candidate Merwin Coad are highlighted with community meetings and upcoming voter guidance, alongside local weather and 4-H club updates.
Sophie Baade and Tony Cambra Jr wed in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at Good Hope Lutheran Church Ukiah California officiated by Rev B H Schwerin. The double ring service featured organist Herman Welhousen and songs Oh Perfect Love and The Lord's Prayer. The couple will reside in Ukiah California.
Emergency polio fundraiser at Titania Cafe Higgins Building Saturday October 20 at 2 PM with baked goods delivered by 1 PM. Proceeds stay in Kossuth County to aid local polio victims. Unit members and friends report district honors for Lois Petersen and unit activity includes coffee fundraisers and membership drives. Regular meeting Friday October 26 in Nothwehr basement.
Immanuel Lutheran will hold a corn ingathering Thursday October 25 on Wm Schutter farm to benefit the local church fund and designated missions. Committee chair Lowell Schmidt with members Lewis Franzen William Koch Wilfred Schmidt and Wilbur Welhausen oversee the event. Ostermann Bros. offer shelling donation.
The Titanica Fire Department received 48 dollars this week for a new resuscitation equipment fund bringing the total to near 200 dollars of the 450 dollar goal. Donors include Henry Sonken Ray Welp John Stott The Friendly Club Maggie Boekelman Bernard Phelps Fred Bruns Pete Ubben and the Titanka Woman's Club. Contributions can be sent to acting fire chief Reinder Krominga.
The Ramsey Ladies' Aid will hold its annual bazaar and supper on November 8 in the church basement. The event features handiwork by members and a delicious meal, with proceeds supporting the aid's yearly project.
Louise Sachau redecorates the old library in the post office building to house her beauty shop. The move creates more space and better lighting, and she is now open for business in the new location.
Tyke defeated West Bend 40 to 12 in a decisive game. The result highlights a strong performance by Tyke with dominant offense and solid defense throughout the matchup.
The Farm Outlook notes September hog slaughter at 5,025 million head, 119 thousand below 1955, with price moves turning after late September. Kutish anticipates heavier hogs and government lard purchases to stabilize prices, while soybeans exceed last year by 91 million bushels and cottonseed oil remains tight, shaping potential exports. The Indians crush West Bend 40 to 12 as Kent Rippentrop leads with 181 rushing yards and Dennis Krominga adds 98.
Merwin Coad, Democratic candidate for Iowa's sixth district, and Joe Bradley, Algona Democratic chairman, visited Titonka Saturday. Local Democrats plan a Monday October 29 stop with Coad as main speaker to hear from major United States office candidate in a non rally community meeting.
A committal service for Leroy L. Bartholomew 57 died Des Moines October 16 1956 was held October 12 at Buffalo Township Cemetery Titonka native born January 19 1899 in Klemme. Survived by daughters Judith Lynn and Mrs William Fisher and trio Willard Ada and Vera Gross among others. Rev Max E Golman led the rites.
The Titonka Saddle Club announces its annual rodeo to be held Sunday at 1 30 p m. The public is invited to attend this community event with spectators welcome.
Extension lesson on landscaping led by Margaret Tarr ISU specialist invites county residents to landscape tours. Southern half tours Oct 24 and northern half Oct 25 with discussions at each stop. Sign up at the Extension Office in Algona for transportation and information.
4 H members may enroll in fall project programs by November 1 to pursue year long work. Fall market litters laying flocks and dairy animals may be shown at the spring barrow show in Albert Lea Minnesota around February 25. Dairy animals enroll in the state 4 H production contest. A Sears Foundation poultry award program offers an all expense paid trip plus cash prizes for top county poultry members. Ten members must complete the project and exhibit at the county fair poultry show. Contact Robert Johnson Algona for more information.
Harold Miller finished refinishing the roller rink floor this week adding a plastic sealer on Wednesday. The updated surface should cut dust and give a smoother skate for all. A Halloween Carnival skate is planned for Wednesday, October 31.
Troop planed a birthday party for the fifth anniversary with Mrs Easton and Mrs Cosgrove providing cakes Lennice Billborough supplying pop and Linda Krantz serving ice cream After lunch the girls played outside A bucket brigade was used by neighbors at the William Brown home to fight a fire in Belle Plaine.
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