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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1937
Page
3
A Swea City Herald column rails at legislative costs and politics. It argues lawmakers require costly stenographers, notes past brutal penalties for killers, and questions Supreme Court size while defending constitutional rights amid local criticism.
An editorial urges drivers to stay calm and attentive behind the wheel, noting that both haste and worry cause accidents. It warns against mind wandering and recommends removing burdens before driving, especially for city traffic. Nearby social notes mention visits and brief business trips by local residents in Burt, Lakota, Titania, and Fort Dodge.
A chaotic report lists theater offerings directed by Ruth Welhous én and others, including Stuff éa' Gwin and Farewell Cruel World with multiple cast members and a later public performance. It notes a Ping Pong Tournament won by Irvin Pannhuk, a girls glee club with a superior rating, and a 1937 commencement speaker from Mason City Globe-Gazette. Programs also cover Home Economics design contest, spelling contests, and various class news from junior high to fourth grade, with mentions of illness and letters.
Freshmen and staff reported a successful annual ice cream party with plenty of dessert. Charles Reed, Wayne Mechler, Nigwell Wood, and others operated freezers and cranks while volunteers from the bookkeeping class assisted.
Mrs. Lee O. Wolfe visited Cedar Rapids with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Durland and Betty Lee on Monday and Tuesday. Ben H. Gerdes of Burt, a York Products salesman, was here briefly. Lizzie Tobin from Waseca Minnesota, visited Tuesday with Will Cosgrove’s family and Mrs. J D Breen and Harold. Geo Johnson and family plus Mrs Anton Pannhuk drove to Mason City Tuesday for a clinic for Mr. Johnson who had not felt well for several weeks.
Miss Ethel Braley of Iowa visits her Wesley parents over Easter. Numerous relatives and friends from Iowa and Minnesota, including Julius Kunz Jr and St Olaf College students, spend vacation in Wesley. Local teachers travel home for break as schools dismiss for Easter. community notes births, visits, and social events among area residents.
Territorial notes record visits and movements within the community. Clarence Haverty returns from Florida to visit his parents the Henry Haverts while Frank Mullin recovers from illness in Klemme. Several families travel for health, funerals, and anniversaries including the Cruis es Aldrichs attendance at Mrs. Teresa Coon's funeral, and Carl Hansen’s 40th wedding anniversary with children Theron Raymond Howard and daughter Mrs. J Gordon Giddings.
Twenty years ago events include Flora Schaefer marrying Heyo Berchman at Thompson with Rev Robbing officiating while EB Soper leads First National Bank as president. Notables in Algona attended events, with graves, weddings, and local business deals noted. Orphaned details include deaths, moves to Florida, and community headlines from Titonka to Des Moines.
A collection of small items from Burt and Wolf Point including engagements and marriages, a newlyweds’ home to be established after April 1, and notes on community events such as a 12 piece women’s orchestra led by Miss Erma Rode. Obituary items mention Mrs Wanna Brung’s death at 90 and Robert Pink Sr.’s passing after a brief illness.
Thirty five years ago in Portland township two weddings occurred. Etta Fox wed James J. Larson while Carrie Dittmer married Charles Larson of Plum Creek township. The Abben family moved to German township with household goods. Several locals moved to new farms and towns, visitors returned from Germany, and community events included a silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Nelson.
Yesterday morning at eleven o clock the marriage joined Mr Byer Abben and Miss Anna DeBoer with Rev G Haken officiating at the Gers man Reformed church. Clara Clarke of German township and Miss nd Beers of Megey township were present.
Rural carrier Will receive 949 per year after July 1907. Gardier Breanie feeling ill. Haller moved onto the Smith farm in Ramsey township. Vokes moved to Staples. Elevator funding pledged by Wolven farmers. Nellie Nelson teaching spring term in Zweifel district. George Peterson working for Nelson at Goldfield. Mrs Henry Stevers of Chicago visiting east of town. Nine pound baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Harrenga. twelfth child in family. Politicians greeting at hub shows differing handshakes. Jakes visiting Algona to rally support next year. Frank Ringsdorf injured in Buffalo township, fractured shoulder blade. F. O. Soule of Iowa Falls stole 55000 from bank. prosecuted. imprisoned but dismissed after good behavior. John A. Sleper dies at son Albert Sleper’s home near town. born Germany September 27 1821. died age 85. J M Schiltz reports fourfold sales increase in Ramsey Township. Frank Butts returns from Florence SD visiting A B Davis and John Pink families. Ada Peters to spend two weeks vacation in Algona and Gerled.
Hoffmann, a Minneapolis physician, promotes a sanitary waterproof retention device to hold ruptures. Shields claims to safely constrain protrusions during activity, urging avoidance of trusses for children and noting no mail-order. Home office listed as 305 Lincoln Bldg Minneapolis.
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