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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
4
The Gnedko family Peter Magdalena and parents arrive in Titonka sponsored by the Titonka Methodist Church Young Adult Fellowship. They are welcomed at Algona Mil waukee Railroad Station with interpreters and a luncheon. The family will settle in and start at the local school and church, aided by community hosts and church members.
SP3 Henry Carroll Van Hove of the 63rd FA Battalion earns a commendation after leading high averages in a two month firing operations course run by the 24th Infantry Division. He and peers scored among the top performers, with Van Hove noting rapid progress and a short tenure in artillery.
Donation drive for new resuscitation equipment in Titania is slow to start with $115 raised so far. Lions Club Ameri can Legion Auxiliary and individuals William Welhausen Lem Stockwell contribute small gifts toward a $450 goal. Residents are urged to mail contributions to Fire Chief Reinder Krominga.
The 1956-57 Kossuth County Teacher's Institute will be held in Algona on Friday, September 28 with Dr. Harlan L. Hagman of Drake University as keynote speaker. Other participants include Dr. L. A. Van Dyke, Raymond Smalling, Mrs. Sarah Lundstrom, Miss Glenda Mabrey, Miss Mildred Middleton, and Mrs. Edna Schuler. All district schools will be closed that day for institute attendance.
The library announces a move to a new location adjacent to Ricklef's area. It will not be open Saturday September 26 and no fines will be assessed while the library is closed.
The American Legion Auxiliary outlines September and October activities with hostesses named for each event. Regular meetings are set for September 28 in the Nothwehr basement and October 1 at the Becca Hipp home, plus a junior meeting at Ben Garret on October 1. District and national service notes highlight Iowa memberships and contributions to disabled veterans, child welfare, education, and civil defense, urging members to vote and stay prepared.
Town paper promotes itself as a hub for local, state, and national news. It highlights serving residents, supporting merchants, and informing families for a better community.
The Titonka Indians rallied in the second half to defeat Thompson 21-18 in a conference opener. Bill Abbas scored twice and Dennis Krominga kicked three extra points, while Kent Rippentrop added a TD on a pass from Krominga as Titonka overcame an 18-0 halftime deficit.
Mary Ann Bartlett daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bartlett has begun duties as a graduate nurse at Naeve hospital Albert Lea Minnesota on September 12 She graduated from Naeve hospital August 30 and took her state board exams in Rochester She studied pediatrics at University hospital Minneapolis psychiatry at St Peters and was active in student council and the Naeve hospital chorus She is a Titonka consolidated school class of 1953 graduate
A Hobby Day event in Algona October 5 from 10 00 a m to 3 30 p m at the Methodist Church basement showcases eight hobbies with exhibitors including Wally Mann Tie Tie Gift Wrapping Mrs H S Montgomery and Mrs Harold Holmgren Corsages with live flowers by Mrs Bert Deal along with cake decorating hairpin lace aluminum trays and copper enameled jewelry The Family Living Committee sponsors this Homemaker hobby development program to best use leisure time.
About 60 4 H leaders and committee members will gather October 1 at the Algona Hotel at 1 30 p m to plan the new year and review Home Economics materials. The 4 H girls committee will meet earlier at the Extension Office.
Congressman Dolliver announces 1956 Social Security changes expanding the self employment earnings option to accrual basis for farmers and partners. Letter from Daniel Reed confirms passage and describes liberalized terms and benefits to farm families nationwide. Dolliver offers mailed pamphlet on farmers rights under the amendments.
The 4-H year starts October 1 with a focus on clothing and grooming. Last year 404 girls completed home furnishing projects and kept records. the 1956 57 clothing project will add garment finishing and record keeping. Youth ages 10-21 are invited to join via local leaders or the Extension Office.
A shower was held on September 22 for Shirley Mae Callies daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl F Callies Titonka farmers The hostesses included Mrs Frank Fisher Mrs Ted Hoover Jr Mrs Louis Huber Mrs Theodore Dunmire Mrs Harry Mehlan Miss Florence Reynolds Mrs Robert Lang Mrs Edward Sathoff and Mrs Walker McDonald The program featured a talk on wedding customs by Mrs Max Goldman and musical numbers by Mrs Clarke Miller and Mrs Donald Budlong Gifts were opened and lunch served Miss Callies will wed William Amesbury at the Tilonka Methodist Church on September 30 at four o clock Rev Max Goldman to conduct the ceremony.
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