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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1977
Page
3
The column highlights a dry summer and robust harvest in Iowa with expected strong crops. It records social activity through marriages, family travel, and local sports talk including Titonka football and Titanica volleyball, plus remarks on cheaper overseas flights and general political questions.
Nomination petitions with at least ten signatures are due by 5:00 p.m. Thursday to appear on the Titanica City Council ballot for two four year terms and one two year term in the November 8 election. As of Tuesday evening five petitions have been filed with City Clerk Myrtle Alice. The candidates and terms remain unknown until petitions are returned.
Mrs. Wilma Hill of Belmond, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Speicher of Titonka, died at Belmond Hospital on Friday September 23 after six months of incurable cancer. Her body was donated to Iowa City for cancer research. She leaves a husband and five sons and one daughter, her parents, five brothers, two sisters and many friends.
A busy week at Titanica Care Center featured piano singing with friends and family on Tuesday, bowling winners Dale Gertrude Hazel on Wednesday, and a 500 card game won by Dale and Ernest on Thursday. Friday included exercises, a cake party, bingo with many winners, and thanks to volunteers for pictures baby food jars and cookies.
Terry Tausz joined counselors from 100 Western Iowa high schools at Buena Vista College for a Fall Articulation Workshop. Four workshops are planned with 42 colleges and universities from Iowa and nearby states. A panel on financial aid changes for 1978-79 followed in the afternoon.
The Good Hope ALCW will hold a general meeting on Wednesday October 5 at 8 00 p m Mrs Reymond Carlson will give devotions Reformations portraits will be presented by the Mildred Circle Election of officers will be held The Sue Circle is hostess
In their first volleyball tourney Titonka’s Titonka Squaws finished second at Sentral of Fenton. They beat Sentral in five games then lost the final to Pomeroy 16 14 in the fifth. Team members included Heyer Meyer Bengtson Schmidt and Schutter among others. They next host Lincoln Central on Sept 29 after traveling to Rake.
Neighbors helped Countryman farm by combining about 30 acres of soybeans on Sept. 19. Larry Anderson Herb Harms and Ed Asche operated the combines while Myrle Cushman Rusty Kardoes and Dennis Countryman unloaded and stored the beans. Neighbor women provided lunch. Buster remains hospitalized in Algona showing good progress.
An open house bridal shower for Sharon Sterk of Sheldon, future wife of Doug Harms, will be at 7 30 p m Saturday October 8 in the Fellowship Hall United Methodist Church Titanka. All friends and relatives are invited.
Titonka overcame three fumbles eight penalties and a downpour to beat the Swea City Trojans 14-3 on homecoming. Mark Anderson gashed for a TD in the fourth quarter and Roger Smith added a late interception as the Indians controlled play in a soggy, windy night.
Cecil Heyer injured in a crash at the T intersection of Highways 18 and 59 near Sanborn in O'Brien County. The elderly John Gries 77 and wife 75 were killed when their auto pulled onto Highway 18 and collided with a westbound truck. Heyer suffered a major head cut and body bruises and was hospitalized.
An open house bridal shower honoring Rachel Eden daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Eden will be held Friday October 7 at 7 30 p m in the United Methodist Church of Titania. Rachel is the bride to be of Tom Nedved of Britt.
Titonka Senior Citizens host a potluck dinner on Monday October 3 at the Senior Citizen Center. Ethel Reed and Marie Orthel named as dinner hostesses.
Titonka junior high dominated Thompson 16-0 on September 22. Key plays featured Dave Loeschen’s two rushing touchdowns with Jim Folkerts converting and amassing 141 rushing yards. Defenders Folkerts Wieland Christensen Bengtson stopped Thompson to two first downs.
A large bridal shower was held for Ginger Beed bride elect of Dave Braden in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Ruth Everding registered guests while Marie Gingrich led with devotions and introduced the families and grandmother. A hat parade, games, and readings followed as gifts and refreshments with ginger color decor. The couple plans to marry October 8 at the Little Brown Church Nashua.
An open house for Louise Eden's 90th birthday will take place at her Titonka home on Sunday October 2 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m. She requests no gifts.
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