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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1937
Page
2
Governor Kraschel may fail to secure the end he sought for Iowa farmers as his home to market roads face legislative hurdles. The governor pledged to act in line with pre election speeches, and lawmakers are pressured to back a measure improving country roads.
March 1937 left disaster and misery as hundreds mourn the parents of numerous schoolchildren killed in a Texas explosion. April brings warmth and hope that may ease the ills of the previous months.
Jim Vaux who has tracked regional weather for nearly four decades said Friday morning a cool wet summer would arrive. The forecast found support Saturday morning from Weatherman Reed of Des Moines and astronomers who note the sun’s many sunspots.
A Washington bill seeks to place the Federal Reserve under U S government control, argued as a key step toward prosperity. Critics cite constitutional limits on Congress to coin money and regulate value, noting Civil War era private debt and rising interest payments. Sponsor Patman claims broad support, while the Dakota Record comments on the move.
A collection of trivia covering U S temperature extremes from 60 below to 134 above zero, the first presidential election year 1788, the Mayflower crew of 102, U S coast lengths, Yosemite Falls height, diamond hardness, Mississippi silt height on land, India rainfall records near the Himalayas, and related geographic notes.
A damaged OCR fragment notes Wari Sulphur Springa near Virginia flowing at about 60 000 gallons per hour. The text is incomplete and may refer to a mineral spring or industrial flow.
Nevina students discuss whether home games can be played this season as the squad, led by seniors Edward Brandt Leroy Loats Clarke Miller and Watson Hamstreet and other returning players, plans for county and district tourneys. The article notes strong county rivals, late April meets, and May district dates, with a hopeful forecast if weather cooperates. It also mentions Vivian Stott’s county spelling success and various school activities from grade levels, plus a Band Mothers Club movie fundraiser and district music contest results in Nevada.
Mrs Wm Ringsdorf and Mrs Donald Ringsdorf hosted the four Corners Social Club at the Ringsdorf home Tuesday. Many local familiesare listed as visiting, with events at Burt Algona and Burt contest trips. A joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting occurred at Ray McWhorter’s, and several sick lists and birthdays are noted alongside club meetings and church events.
Because of bad road and weather baptism was postponed from April 4 to April 11. Hawks seeking baptism should notify the pastor by April 11 morning. Sunday School attendance now rivals past years despite worse roads. Last Sunday about 180 in Sunday School and nearly 360 in worship. Catechetical classes ended with a general exam. no confirmation planned, but next year shows promise. A high school music program will present band and vocal music at 7:45 PM on April 18 at Ramsey Church. public invited. A Towne poem about memories of childhood gardens closes the note.
Miss Emma Gutknecht and sister Lena traveled to Mason City and back, Lena-wide spring visit. Harvey Johnsons moved to Belmond with Johnson children staying Lakota until school ends. Families Heetland and Ukeng hosted visitors. Legion Auxiliary met with nine members. Merrill Sparks visited from Winnebago Minnesota. new residents moved into Wortman and Iopanay houses. Open house event planned in Swea City on April 7.
The readable bits indicate a wedding reference with names Ava and Pena but no clear date or details. Limited text suggests an event notice without verifiable entities or specifics.
Lutheran church schedules Sunday School at 9 00 A M followed by preaching at 9 30 A M Rev Kolberg of Britt will have charge of the service Sunday morning with brief remarks by BPRS.
A Friday morning Boreas Class meeting at Mrs. Ray Ossterreicher’s home precedes an Epworth League sub district rally set for Monday April 12 in West Bend. A six o clock social, chicken supper, and program are planned with youth attendance encouraged and cabinet members asked to confirm numbers. All are welcome to League Sunday evening to hear more about the rally.
The Iowa Tuberculosis Association promotes early diagnosis in April with pamphlets titled In Every Home and It Can Happen. The materials explain tuberculosis can run in families due to shared exposure and germs, and urge examination of all family members after a case. Free copies are available by mail request. Henry Oudekirx of Woden is noted in the crossings.
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