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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
2
A short weekly column explains four pages instead of eight due to Labor Day closure and no linotype operator. The writer mentions Craig back at school, shop workflow, and asks for local news drops at 82R2. reminders include school traffic caution and no Labor Day weekend accidents.
The Titanka Consolidated School teachers were hosted by the Methodist Church for a Sunday evening reception on September 2. About 150 attended a pot luck supper and program with welcome by Rev. Max E. Goldman. Each teacher was introduced by a host family, songs led by Mrs. H. W. Kitzinger, a skit by Mrs. June Goldman, remarks on parenting, a solo by Miss Florence Reynolds, and a closing benediction by the pastor.
Titanka Methodist Youth Fellowship schedules a hayride and party for outgoing seniors and incoming freshmen on Monday September 10 at 7 00 pm. All are welcome to meet at the church.
Fourteen 4 H clubs enter a one gallon fuel economy plowing contest at Ornie Behrends farm near Lone Rock on September 8 with 18 clubs entered. Contest includes plowing for top score in amount plowed and quality with expert supervision from Iowa State College engineers and local dealers.
The Algona Bit and Spur Saddle Club invites the Titonka Saddle Club to a chuck wagon breakfast at the Algona fair grounds on Sunday morning September 9 from 8 to 12. Afternoon games follow. Bring horses and have fun. For trucking arrangements call president D. Bess in Wesley or W. A. Schram in Titonka.
Mr. Herman Chandler and his wife and children from Dayton Ohio were visiting the Garrett Welhousens when a dog owned by Martin Brandt bit Mr. Chandler as he passed the Brandt home on Saturday evening. The dog is under two week observation to determine potential rabies.
The Titanica Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting in the hot lunch room at school on Monday September 19. Supper will be served at 7 00 p m followed by the film A Date With Death shown by a highway patrolman from Humboldt All members are urged to attend to help settle all unfinished business connected with Indian 1 Day.
Twenty interested members met at the Legion Hall with hosts Caro line Hatten and Kathryn Hamilton. Reports covered revised Standing Rules, dues, and a $50 cash contribution to Titanica Fire Department for rescue equipment. Junior activities included a wash cloth project and a first-year meeting. Community service added crutches for community use and donations from Mason City. Open house for Fred Pannkuk and Merle Pannkuk family announced in Lakota for September 9.
Nancy Schmillen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmillen and Robert E. Downs son of Mr. and Mrs. C H Downs were married Saturday at 7 30 pm in the First Lutheran Church St James Minnesota. The double ring ceremony featured blue and white daisies and gladioli with music by E S Jensen Gerry Kintzi and soloist. The bride wore a crystalette gown with Juliet cap and carried white roses. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Bill Smith and bridesmaids Mrs Bill Klitzke and Lela Christopher. Best man Richard Downs. groomsmen Dennis Peterson and Charles Housh. ushers Bill Smith and Dennis Schmillen. Reception for 200. the couple will vacation in Alexandria then reside in Minburn Iowa where he coaches.
Farm Outlook notes June and July gains contrast with earlier months as terminal markets ship nearly twice as many feeders as last year. Kutish of Iowa State College predicts higher feeder prices, especially for fleshy short fed cattle, with caution for early 1957. Slaughter heifer prices may diverge from steer prices, and heavy steer carryover will shrink. A late fall shift to heifers is expected to ease demand while the next six weeks promise strength in fed cattle prices. A separate 4-H entry from Buffalo Boosters wins blue ribbon at the state fair with Watts My Line demonstration by Betty Hattan and Sharon Carroll.
The Ladies' Aid of the Ramsey Reformed Church will host a mission study on Wednesday September 12 featuring slides on Rev Gradus Aalberts and his wife and their work among Winnebago Indians in Nebraska and Dulce New Mexico. The event invites all members and friends. The Annual Fall Conference of the Women's Missionary Union is set for Wednesday September 26 at the Immanuel Reformed Church near Belmond and Ramsey ladies are urged to reserve the day to attend.
Total enrollment at Titonka Consolidated School for the 1956 57 year is 502, up from 491 last year. High school enrollment sits at 133. Grade counts range from 49 in 1st to 32 in 12th, with staffing of two teachers for grades 1 2 and 3 and three teachers for grades 4 and 5.
County Extension Director Dean L Barnes notes the Iowa State College cow conference on September 7 in Ames. Ralph Walker Jr of Swea City will receive a 400 club certificate for a herd butterfat average of 400 pounds or more over ten years. The speaker invites riders to join the event at 8:00 a.m.
A Republican organization meeting in Fort Dodge will feature Rep J Dolliver as speaker. Angus Cotton of Lone Rock was re elected county chairman with Mrs J Hutland and Mrs A C Miller as co vice chairmen. Barbara Ulrich addressed the group. Titania delegates attended. The meeting is set for Thursday September 6 at 7 30 p m at the Warden Hotel Fort Dodge. All interested farmers and wives are invited.
Miss Darlene Callies representing the local MYF and Sub-district MYF of the Methodist Church attended a planning session at Buena Vista College on Blueprint for Building focusing on the Fall Action Project Alcohol and Christian Living.
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