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THE TITONKA TOPIC VOLUME LXXVII TITONKA. KOSSUTH COUNTY. IOWA 50480 THURSDAY. JULY 24. 1975 NUMBER 29 Mariied 6ermal Caliomia Ceremony Union Slough Refage "it'l run i -ar-Wprl German There's a considerable amount of construction activity in the Titonka area with work well underway on the golf course at the Gruis Recreation Area and plans progressing on the building of the new city park in Titonka.

I drove out to the new golf course last Sunday, and it's remarkable the progress that is being made on the course. Construction had started only about a week earlier and already things are starting to take shape. As soon as the oat crop is able to be harvested things should really start moving. A decision on the heating plant for the clubhouse has still not been reached, and until something is decided, work will not be able to really get a start. The Board of Directors are still shooting for a November opening, but as the days slip away, this goal is going to be harder to achieve.

The lots that the shelterhouse will be built on in the new city park have been leveled and as soon as a bid can be let, construction should start on that. The new park facility will be a great addition to the community! A new bridge is being built east of town near the city dump, and rumor has it that the road will eventually be State Highway 226, with a straight shot from Highway 18 to No. 9. I haven't seen anything yet to confirm this, but it does seem to make sense to have a good connecting road between the two highways. The completed project will be in the fairly distant future, so guess we'll have to wait and see what becomes of it.

Some work has started on the construction of the new Ludwig Ready Mix plant, and things should really get rolling by next It will be another nice addition to the community. The committees working on the planning of the city park are doing an excellent job, and with their help, we are looking forward to a great park for Titonka. Just another instance where a little effort by a lot of people can get a lot accomplished. This sort of dedication is one of the tilings that make small town living so rewarding. Now, after almost four months of our new printing process, we continue to hear a lot of complimentary remarks about the appearance of the paper.

Several weeks ago we changed the straight matter type just a little, and the result seems to be a much easier to read and more attractive paper. Our subscription list is slowly growing and we welcome all of our new subscribers. We will continue to try to give you the news of the area. However, the only way we can do a thorough job is with your help. When you know- of some news worthy event, we would appreciate hearing about it.

It just isn't possible for us to keep up with everything that is going on. We are now able to print a lot more pictures, so we Ronald Nelson, a former Titonka resident, but now of Los Gatos, Calif, was united in marriage to Kathleen Massoni of Redwood City, Calif. The ceremony took place July 6 at the Villa Montalvo Arboretum in Saratoga, Calif. Ronald is the son of Cleo Nelson and the late Miller Nelson. Out of state guests were Mrs.

Cleo Nelson of Pompano Beach, Fla. and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Leaneagh of Algona. The couple spent their honeymoon in Hawaii.

Valley Farmerettes The regular meeting of the Valley Farmerettes 4-H Club was held at German Valley at 1. 30 p. m. on July 3 with Diane Anderson and Marlene Stecker as hostesses. The meeting was started by giving the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cindy Gray.

Roll call was "The most valuable thing I learned this year from the clothing program," and was answered by 13 members. The 4-H Pledge was led by Kristin Ricklefs. Talks were complete talks that arc not finished. Demonstrations were dress review by all the girls. Leaders Demonstration was answering any questions.

Music and recreation was led by Debra and Kristin. A delicious lunch was served by Diane Anderson and Marlene Stecker. Guests were mothers. Our next meeting will be our Achievement Day on July 23 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is to have her items at the German Valley Schoolhouse the day before except for food items, which are to be brought that day at 1:00.

Asche, reporter A high ranked German official, Dr. Erhard Veckermann, Director of the Institute for Wildlife Preservation and Hunting from Bonn, Germany, visited Union Siough National Wildlife Refuge July 19 with his family. Dr. Veckermann's trip to the United States is a combined pleasure and business trip. He was particularly interested in obtaining information on how conservation agencies in the U.S.

are organized, land use, hunting and the management of upland game animals. Although Dr. Veckermann's visit was very brief, Refuge Manager Jack Womble stated that we can be honored by the fact that Union Slough Refuge was one of only a very few refuges in the U.S. selected for his visit. From Union Slough Dr.

Veckermann will be traveling on to Montana, Oregon, Washington and Colorado. Change Date For F.F.A. Slave Auction The Titonka. F.F.A. Chapter's Slave Auction that was to be held Friday, July 18 will now be held Wednesday, July 30 in conjunction with the Anna Swy- ter estate sale.

All F.F.A. members will be auctioned to the highest bidder for 8 hours of work. The auctioneer for the sale will be John Beenken. members who choose not to participate will be fined the average selling price of the sale. If any member is unable to attend the auction or has any questions, contict Brent Rippcn- trop, president, or Doug Strecp- er, Vo Ag instructor.

Doan UM Women Hold July Meeting School Cooks Complete Food Preparation Course Thirteen persons employed in food service occupations recently completed a 36 hour Quantity Food Preparation course which ran daily from June 1721. The class was sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College in cooperation with the Algona Public Schools. Students prepared two meals daily at the Algona Public School Cafeteria and served them to senior citizens in Algona. The laboratory course included preparation of full meals with certain areas of emphasis, including salads and dressing, meats and poultry, desserts, cheese and pastries. Instructor for the course was lona Richardson, supervisor of the Swea City School Food Service.

Those who completed the course from Titonka were Hazel Akkerman, Kathrina Everding and Florence Miller. Titonka Industry Jottings from John by JOHN J. LEY County Extension Director Mr. and Mrs. Neal Michaelsen and Mr.

and Mrs. Don Michaelsen and Don Lee attended the wedding of Holly Nelson, daughter of Mrs. Herbert Nelson, and Fredrick Courney at Central Assembly of God Church in Sioux City on Friday evening, July 11. would appreciate your suggestions in this area also. There are still a few subscribers who have failed to send in their renewals.

I realize that as individual subscriptions this is a very minimal amount, but when you consider them as a whole, it is the backbone of our operation. We want and need all of our subscribers, and we hate to discontinue their subscriptions without being asked to. If you are now receiving the paper and wish to discontinue it, please let us know. That's it for another week. Your comments and criticism are appreciated.

We want this to be your- paper. Bible Camp Counselors To Be At Immanuel Lutheran Next Week The week of July 27 to August 1 will be a busy one at Immanuel Lutheran Church. A team of counselors from Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp at Story City will be at the church for a week of fun and fellowship. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend the planned activities. The week will start Sunday with Sunday School at 8:55 and a contemporary Worship Service at 10:00.

At 11:30, there will be a pot luck dinner, get acquainted fellowship and sing- along. The Great Family Bike Ride or Hike to Isebrand's will be Monday's featured activity. The GFBROHTI will begin at 8:30 Participants are asked to bring their bible, bike or walking shoes, and a friend. men's breakfast by the Luther League at 7:00 a.m. will start Tuesday's activities.

At 9:30 there will be a bible study, fellowship and recreation for Bible School youngsters. Volleyball, sharing and swimming will start at 7:00 p.m. A ladies' coffee will start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Bring a friend, and baby sitters will be available.

Family night at 7:30 will have fellowship, discussion, bible study, a film, and offering for World Hunger instead of lunch. There will be a prayer meeting for everybody at 9:30 a. m. Thursday. In the evening, starting at 7:30, there will be a campfire, vespers and a lock- in all night at the church.

Sunrise devotions will conclude the day's activities. Ice cream will be made at 3:30 on Friday (the final day), and there will be a rally for everyone at 7:30. Ice cream will be served following the rally, and those attending may bring pie to go with it. On Deans List AMES: A total of 1,891 students today were named to the Dean's List for the spring quarter at Iowa State University. Students on the Dean's List are those who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.

5 or better while carrying at least 15 credit hours of academic work. On the list from Titonka were Mary Hamilton Arends, Child Development; Darrel Beenken, Veterinary Medicine; Karl Boyken, English; Deborah Budlong, Applied Art-Art Education; Rhonda Budlong, Home Economics; Brian Carlson, Agricultural Mechanization; Bonnie Giesking, Physical Education for Women; Debra Movick, Soybeans Curly "My soybeans have a curly appearance," was the way one county farmer described his field to me. Such uniform deformity of the top leaves of soybeans over a wide area is quite likely to be due to Banvel D. This situation is a concern to many farmers each year; already I have had some inquiries this year. Therefore, I would like to share with you a survey conducted last year in ten Northwest Iowa counties, including Kossuth, supervised by Dean Barnes, Extension Crop Production Specialist.

A considerable acreage of soybeans in Northwest Iowa was affected by Banvel-D in 1974. In November, 1974, it was decided to conduct a survey with a questionnaire sent to each farmer that had soybeans affected by Banvel-D. The questionnaire was sent to farmers who had affected soybeans in the Spencer area. Barnes designed the questionnaire and compiled the results as follows: "Fifty-one farmers answered the questionnaire. A total of 1,152 acres of soybeans were affected.

An average of of each affected soybean field showed noticeable growth affects; this varied from to of the field. The source of the Banvel-D was a sprayed cornfield of the time; the remaining was fence rows, pastures and roadsides. The area sprayed with Ban- located North South West and East of the affected soybean field. The area sprayed was operated by the same person who operated the soybean field in of the cases, and the balance of of the area sprayed was operated by someone other than the operator of the soybean field; of the Banvel-D was applied by farmer operators and was applied by custom operators. The Banvel-D was applied as follows: prior to June 15; June 16-20; June 21-25; June 26-30; July 1-5; and July 6 or later.

Yield differences measured varied considerably and in general, the earlier the soybeans were affected by Banvel-D the less the yield was affected. of the operators measured yield reductions of 2 to 11 bu. acre with an average of 6. 5 bu. of the operators measured yield increases averaging 2 bu.

acre. of the operators failed to measure yield differences, of the operators received monetary damages with another in the process of negotiating damages at the time of the survey." Further comments: The outer edge of the leaf looks like it had a drawstring around it and this drawstring pulled tight. Most times the symptoms are noticed 10-14 days following the spraying. We can offer no estimate of possible injury or yield loss. The leaf deformity may result in anything from a slight yield increase to a considerable decrease But this depends upon the amount of the injury and the weather conditions which follow the injury.

Dry weather following is more harmful. We'd suggest contacting the person who sprayed the Banvel, staking a deformed area and a similar area which is normal. The Dorm United Methodist Women met at" the church Thursday, July 17. The meeting was postponed from July 10 due to tiie death of Bryan Asa. Mrs.

"Phil Asa was hostess. Mrs. Robert Bolcncus presented the lesson, "Concerned United Methodists Make Miracles Happen through UMCOR. They do their part in world disasters. Mrs.

Royce Gray led The business meeting was opened by president Mrs. Ray Cunningham, rending several passages from 'Creative Brooding" by Roben Roincs. It was reported that the society had paid $10 for each camper this summer. Reports on trip to Friendship Haven in June were given. The ladies served the Cora Hansen funeral dinner on July 3 with Mrs.

Gerald Bahliiig acting as chairman. There wil' be no meeting in August. Family Reunion The family reunion will be held the Lakota shelter house on July 27. There will be a pot luck dinner at noon and refreshments in the afternoon. Drowninqs And Boat Accidents Take Toll DES MOINES: The Iowa Con- Sirvation Commission today warned all water sport enthusiasts to use extra caution when swimming, boating and fishing.

A review of this year's compiled reports show that most drowning victims tried to swim beyond their own ability. Boating accidents are also normally a result of a lack of caution and poor judgment on the part of those involved. Although personal flotation devices (PFD's) may have been available, in most cases, they were not being worn. Iowa has recorded over 50 drownings so far this year and statistics show that the majority of the victims had no life saving devices within reach. The ICC asks that all persons whether boaters, swimmers or fishermen to use extra caution and good judgment when near water.

Learn how to swim (Red Cross instruction is available in most areas), never go near water alone and always have a life saving device handy when you are near water or participating in water recreation activity. Carl Ludwig, owner of the Tyke Service Center, looks over the site of his new cement ready mix plant now under construction. Pictured are his 7 yard truck and the drag line that will be used to charge the plant with sand and gravel. Carl will be in Des Moines late this week to watch the disassembly of the plant so that he will be able to direct its erection when it arrive here next week. It is hoped that the plant will be in operation by August 7.

Cement for the facility will be stored in a steel silo where it is transferred to the plant by a large screw and air. During the peak season, it is expected that it will provide employment for two or three men. Carl will also continue to operate the Tyke Service Center. Beat-Mitchell Wedding Vows Are Exchanged At Good Hope Activities At The Titonka Care Center On Monday we played bingo with our winners being Bud Heerdt, Bertha Smith, Amy Johnson, Dale Davenport, Annie Iverson and Stella Peterson. We had music with Mrs.

Janssen Wednesday morning. That afternoon we had story book hour. We are reading "Little House on the Prairie." On Thursday afternoon we had our Ladies' Day Party. The entire day was devoted to the ladies at the center. For the past two weeks we have been planning for a day of activity for ladies only.

We picked Thursday, July 17, and started working on the details. Each lady resident invited one relative or friend to spend the afternoon for SL party. We made special invitations during, crafts and mailed them a week in advance. By the time Thursday had arrived we were all excited. The morning was spent in preparation--a trip to the beauty salon, picking out their bast dresses, etc.

The dining room was decorated with multi-colored tablecloths with pink and white carnations on each table. At each place was a nut cup with a small balloon attached. Balloons were also hanging from the lights to spice up the festive atmosphere. We entertained 65 residents and guests during the afternoon. For our special entertainment we greatly enjoyed the music of the group "One from the Ramsey Reformed Church.

Participating were Deb Janssen, Cindi Baade, Bonna Tapper, Connie Heyer, Marlys Ubben, Paul Janssen, Doug Penning and the leader, Mrs. Norma Tapper. The group sang several selections with one of the favorites, "Give Me That Old Time Religion." We want to extend a very special thanks to these young people and their devoted director. Next on the program was lunch, witli everyone b'jing served juice or coffee and a piece of streusel cake. To round out the afternoon we looked at a display of craft items the ladies at the center had made, and spent time visiting with all the friends and relatives who came to help make our party a success.

Thanks to everyone for making our day a very special one. Final SwimmJna Lessons To Start Mondayjuly 28 The last session of swimming lessons will start Monday, July 28 and run through August 8. The Red Cross lessons are open to all ages, including pre-school- ers. The fee is $3.00 per person. It is asked that all parents- pre- register their children before Monday.

Advanced Lifesaving will also start Monday, July 28 and run through August 8. The age requirement is 15 years old. The time for lessons is 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.The fee is $3.00 per person for lessons and $2.25 for text books. Senior Citizens Enjoy New Air Conditioner A new 10,000 BTU air conditioner has been installed in the Senior Citizens Center by the Fitonka Jaycee Club. The newly formed, active organization used proceeds from their Indian Day activities to purchase the window unit.

Hobo Day Art Show Set For August 9th The Britt Hobo Day Convention, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, will again be holding its Annual Hobo Day Art Show. It will be held in the Municipal Building in downtown Britt on August 9, 1975 from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. under the sponsorship of the Britt Wo- mens Club. All artists, both young and old, are cordially invited to enter their works.

Exhibitors may register their works in the Municipal Building between 8:009:30 a.m. Entry fee is $1.00 per artist. All paintings must be framed and ready to hang. Photographs must be mounted on heavy paper. Judging will be done promptly at 9:30 a.

in. If exhibits are for sale, the price must be attached. All exhibitors are to pick up their works by 5:00 p. m. Guest artists have again been invited to demonstrate their techniques for the public's enjoyment.

Following are the catagories to be judged: Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolors; Collages; Sculptures; Drawings; Children (K-6th); Youth (7th-12th); Pottery; and Photography. Prizes will be awarded. Bridge Construction Home Economics) Gary Rike, Distributed Studies; Warner Smidt, By combining this fall any yield Industrial Education. difference can be determined. At three o'clock in the afternoon, Saturday, June 21, Linda Beal, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Beal of Wesley, became the bride of Andrew Mitchell, son of Mrs. Maurine Mitchell of Dayton. Rev. Herbert Hanson performed the double ring ceremony at Good Hope Lutheran Church, Titonka.

Guests were ushered to their seats by Harlan Harms of Titonka and Phil LaBranch of Reading, Pa. Wedding music was furnished by Mrs. Leonard Leeck, organist, who accompanied Mrs. Robert Weaver of Dayton. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, was attended by Lois Beal as maid of honor.

Rhonda Harms was junior bridesmaid, and Mrs. Wayne Westphal of Ceylon, Minn, was the bride's personal attendant. Mark Peterson of Indianapolis, Ind. served as best man. The candle lighters were Kelly and Bradley Harms.

A reception was held in the church parlors following the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Seggerman of Mi nonk, 111. were host and hostess.

Mrs. Michael Hoss of Grimes was in charge of the guest book. The wedding cake was cut and served by Mrs. Harlan Harms and Mrs. Paul Thompson of Eldora.

Coffee was poured by Mrs. Kenneth Peterson of Dayton, and punch was served by Marlys Eden and Shirley Haverly of Cedar Falls. The wedding gifts were opened by the bridal couple at the home of the bride's parents following the reception. After a wedding trip to Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs.

Mitchell are at home in Otho, where both have a teaching position in Fort Dodge. Construction is well underway for an all cement bridge, similar to the one that replaced Rainbow Bridge, Just east of town near the city dump. When completed in about three weeks, the bridge will have a 30' roadway and will be 100" long, with an 18" reinforced concrete deck. Marryman Bridge Construction Co. of Algona is doing the work..