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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
3
A warm note of gratitude to friends and relatives for cards flowers gifts and visits during hospital stay. Deep appreciation and blessing extended to all who offered support.
The Agriculture Department announces soil bank certificates tied to wheat corn and rice exchange for government owned grain at 105 percent of face value when exchanged for eligible grain or loan repayments. Cash redemption remains 100 percent. Grain delivery via CCC storage facilities. harvest periods limit availability and prices aim to stabilize markets under the Agricultural Act of 1986.
Mary Kahler was honored at a bridal shower September 15 at the Dean Church annex ahead of her September 18 wedding to Darrell Hammond at the Buffalo Center Catholic Church. Guests, gifts, and lunch hostesses are listed, with guests from Doan and Algona areas. Additional notes include Gordon Davidson’s flu recovery and local visits from the Kiley family. A Doan community miscel laneous shower followed September 22 with decor and program details.
Neighbors held Opinionsires at the Cunningham home with eleven present and twelve more sending in forms. Sharon Giesking stayed with Janet Cunningham. The Fred Asa and Ray Cunningham families enjoyed a Sunday at Cal Park on a perfect autumn day. Darreld Petersen and family visited Lee Kiley. John Miller’s family hosted guests from Dodge Center Kiester Algona Wesly Ceylon and Mason City. Charles Schnebly and Ardis Rass visited. they are the Kiley family relatives.
A nostalgic column recalls editor Wolfe’s 1906 clash with a local politician, threats and irony over rumors in Algona. It also lists brief 1908 and 1931 local items including school teaching, visits, church picnics, and a birthday gathering, ending with a playful note to the reader.
Den One met Monday afternoon September 24. Keith named Keeper of the Buckskin replacing John as Denner for October. John treated the group to candy bars. They mounted and identified leaves, played Hide and Seek and Circle games. Next meeting will bring insects. Bruce Kiteinger Keeper of the Buckskin.
The Titonka High sophomore initiation activities entertained with new stunts held in the afternoon and a successful evening dance. Elvis Presley records delighted attendees as homemade cookies and ice cream with pop topped off the party. Craig and Beverly receive congratulations.
A group survey shows mixed views on rock and roll and Elvis Presley. Some praise his singing and influence while others condemn his movements and moral impact, highlighting divided attitudes toward Elvis in popular music.
Mrs. Govern teaches musical principles as she forms groups for a vocal contest. Students work in mixed quartets, progressing through eliminations with final groups to be chosen near contest time. Trudy Bess, reporter
The Titonka High School announces the election of a new Student Council to represent students and boost school spirit. The editorial urges elected members to be responsible representatives and to help make this council notably active and respected in the school’s history.
About 14 girls signed up to play softball this fall meeting Mr Opheim. The fall Sectional Softball Tournament will be at Wesley with four games each night. Tyke faces Lakota on September 22 at 7 00 p m. The winners meet in the Burt Graett fer game on September 24 at 7 00 p m.
A quirky verse depicts a driver praying over a parked hot rod across from a school as a sign warns drivers to watch for students. The humor blends reckless driving bravado with a safety reminder about nearby students.
Kinseths visit Bode as kin injuries prompt hospitalization after a fall. New baby Noah marks milestones with Miller family and others, while field days, visits, and travel to events fill a weekend, including Klmre relatives and ISU plans. A soil test ad closes the item.
Farm economist Francis A. Kutish reports U.S. hog slaughter at major markets lags behind last year, with August margins below 1955 levels. Feed grains will be plentiful and cheap as corn growers harvest more, yet total feed grain output stays below last year, supporting continued large livestock production.
The frost has finished affecting most crops in the county. It touched some corn and soybeans in a soft dough stage but overall damage was not severe.
Readiness tips for spring windbreaks include planning now, removing obstructions, fall plowing, and using a detailed bulletin on tree selection and placement. Advice also urges winter watering and mulching evergreens to prevent injury. Applications are open for Burnett or Newton oats with distribution under certified conditions.
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