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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1933

Page

3

Last Rites Held Yesterday For Mrs George Meyer

The community mourns Mrs. George Meyer who died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. Born May 2 1875 in Ostfriesland Germany she came to America in 1892 with her parents. Survived by husband George and children Jula Stecker Martha Fuls Vollner Redinius Jennie Meyer Christ Meyer and John Meyer plus grandchildren and siblings. Funeral from home at 1 and Lutheran church at 1 30 with interment in the church cemetery north of town.

George Mayer Shoe Rerig Misa Jennie Alke Marleta Stecker Gladys Meyer Oelock Sora

Taiwat Leaberg PTA Elects Officers Monday

The annual PTA election at the schoolhouse Tuesday evening saw retiring officers Nadine DeVries as president May Oesterreicher as vice president and Aletha Pendergast as secretary. New officers named include President Luvia Craven Vice President Mary Oasterreicher and Secretary Lauretta Larion for next year.

Taiwat-Leaberg Association Elece Oyining Nadine DeVries Prsident May Oesterreicher Aletha Pendergast Luvia. Craven Mary Oasterreicher Lauretta Larion

Austin Farm Sold At Auction Near Matonka

At a Saturday auction the Ward Austin forty acres near Matonka sold for 1670 dollars cash. Hiram Buckholdt bought the farm, Rex Austin will rent it, and the Austin family plans to move to Canada after settlement. Prices at sale included one team 110 dollars, cows 35 dollars, brood sows 15 dollars, and a dairy house 55 dollars.

Austin Ward Austin Matonka Hiram Buckholdt Doege Rex Austin Canada Booder Aghool

Methodist Church Notes on Holy Week Services

The note outlines Holy Week services at the Methodist Church with 8 o'clock services on Wednesday and Friday, a Thursday Dean service, and Sunday events including baptism and Restor service. A dramatized Easter program will close the evening with young people led by Mrs. DeVries. Epworth League numbers are growing and aiming for the district's largest league.

Vanth Wedenday Dean DeVries Epworth League Cannat ‘Ntoaka

Local clubs host end of season social events

The Young Married Peoples Bridge Club held its sea end party at Dr and Mrs H I Torgersen home with dinner at seven and bridge games afterward. High scores went to Mrs Miller Nelson and Dr Torgersen, while Mrs Hart Stott and Carl Callies posted the lows. Guests included Miss Gladys Bogres and Mr Lester Callies.

Young Married Peoples Bridge’ Club Mra H. I. Torgersen Miller Nelson Dr. Torgersen Hart Stott Carl Callies Gladys Bogres Lester Callies Burt School of Instruction Titonka R. 0. Ball John Pink Steven DeVries Jay Budlong Delma ‘Henderson Ban Stott Reymond Bonacker C. V. Pendergast Viola J. F. Fisher

New Deal tractor fuel praised by K and H Co op Oil

K and H Co Op Oil announces a new Deal tractor fuel claiming higher power and cleaner burning than kerosene. marketed as water white, refined, and gum free with superior tractor performance. The firm reports selling “Paraland” super refined oil last year and notes over 800 members in the cooperative.

Paraland

Pension cuts under Roosevelts plan slash millions

President Roosevelt’s pension reform reduces annual outlays by about 400 million dollars with a 10 percent cut for widows of Mexican, Civil, Indian War, Spanish, Boxer, and Philippine insurrections. World War I service connected disabilities receive 20 percent, non service connected pensions largely eliminated, and widows of World War I non service connected deaths see reductions. total disability remains at 100 percent with $20 monthly.

Roosevelt Panglon Towa Veterans Administration Dnvolva Miga Whoact F. C. Summit

Mrs Beenken Dies Suddenly At Buckingham Iowa

Mrs. Geo Beenken of Buckingham Iowa died suddenly reported yesterday. Her husband, a Buckingham banker for years, recently worked in the elevator business. The notice notes he is a son of the late Henry Beenken. Stanley Benson 20 of Comfrey Minnesota is in a Springfield hospital after severing his left arm with a rusty ax evidently in his sleep last Tuesday night. He rose about 10:30 p.m. and went to a wood pile before the accident.

Geo. Beenken Gao. Beenken Buckingham Iowa Henry Beenken Beenken Stanley Benson Comfrey Minn Springfield Benson George Dispatch

Anthracnose Disease Affects Black Raspberries

Disease known as anthracnose damages raspberry canes and is combated by sanitary practices and spraying. Circular 105 from county agent or State College provides control instructions. Lutheran Church notes report Mrs. George Meyer’s death on April 6, funeral held at home and church, burial in Good Hope cemetery, with confirmations and services in English and German.

George Meyer Good Hope Treasury of the American L. A Ars Core Bordayrq

School board approves wage cuts to save district costs

Taxpayers react to a 30 percent salary reduction for the school staff, with T A Hoon principal T A Dunmire and several teachers facing lower pay. The district expects about $3600 in yearly savings, while janitors and bus drivers are not reviewed. Supporters urge restoring pay when finances improve.

iWaves T. A. Hoon T. A. Dunmire Prindipal Eraasa

Fatal Auto Accident Near Town S

An auto collision occurred about 10 o clock Sunday morning at the northeast edge of town near junction of routes 9 and HA. Ike Hams with sons George and Harry in a Ford collided with a car driven by Mr. Hage from Madeira Minnesota. Both cars were badly damaged. Six to seven year old Harry Hanm was thrown and died shortly after at Dalmage Hospital Buffalo Center. Funeral set for Tuesday at two at the home. He leaves two sisters and four brothers.

Ike Hams George Harry Mr. Hage Madeira Minn Harry Hanm Batween Dalmage Buffalo Center Lakaia Cor

Last Rites Held for Mrs Will J Davison

Mrs. W J Davison a Burt resident since 1907 died after a stroke of paralysis. Born Canton NY September 15 1877 she moved with her parents to Iowa and married W J Davison January 1 1896. Surviving are her husband three children and her aged mother with brothers and a sister. Funeral held at Presbyterian church Burt burial at Burt cemetery. Out-of-town attendees listed.

W. J. Davison Burt Sobushkay Gore Davison T. A. Butterfield Portland Township Canton N. Y Koaguth County Buttterfields Algona Buffalo Forks Frank Towa City Dina Bradford Palo Alto California Irma Sioux Rapids Towa Chiid Wille Butterfield Faith South Dakota Edna Butterfield Mitchel Ernest and Ray Cari Aberdeen Presbyterian Church H. Aten iBesides Mia Martha Allen Cameron Wis Milo Brown Garner Iowa Bunt Monitor

Capitol Hill Letter on State Appropriations Debates

A Capitol Hill letter reviews House bills on liability insurance for state vehicle operators, foreclosure action amendments, real estate administration, teacher certification, and opposition to targeted state aid as wasteful. The author opposes unnecessary schooling mandates and criticizes ongoing appropriation policies while noting related social visits and local notes.

House Claims Committee Senate The Ghata Appropriations Committee A. H. Bonnstettar

Currant Worm Tactics Against Gooseberry Bushes

A fragmented note discusses currant worms attacking gooseberry and currant bushes. It mentions attempting control with arsenate treatments mixed with water and applied at a small spoonful measure to leaves, noting the pest strips leaves from the plants.

Legion Auxiliary Plans and Comedy Night at Legion Hall

Eighteen members attended the Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening. Plans were made for an entertainment to raise funds, committees appointed, and publicity to follow. A performance titled Dumb As A Door Knob featured Esther Askin and Mona Bonacker. Refresments were served, and the Poppy Department will handle the next work meeting and a radio party on April 28. The joint county meeting reported 100 percent membership except for 20 missing members, and Membership was chosen as the skit for the district meeting at Mort Dodge. The national president urged increased support for disabled veterans and orphans, noting federal aid cuts may raise local needs and poppy sales should rise to meet the demand.

Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Inter Esther Askin Ella Weight Mona Bonackér Alpha Betts Grace Franch Legion and Auxiliary Swea City Difla Butler Estherville Mona Bonacker Maxine Peterson Swen City Ftact Mort Dodge Hancock American Legion G. Alford Blackburn Uged American Legion Auxilierie Wwen

Tax on dry cleaning trucks stirs South Dakota town debate

Dassall Dispatch notes a South Dakota town has imposed a tax on dry cleaning trucks visiting the town. Readers claim the levy is fair though trucks also handle tobacco, meat, groceries, bread and other items and do not contribute tax money. The letter argues trucks should be taxed if they compete with local merchants.

South Dakota Dassall Dispatoh

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