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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1934

Page

5

Muhleman Surprised On Birthday At Titonka Church

A large Titonka crowd surprised Rev. Muhleman on his 60th birthday during a Sunday service. Visiting pastors offered goodwill, music filled the program, and the district superintendent received birthday tributes. Readers toasted the guest with poems, songs, and a table of honor in a joyful church basement celebration.

Jupl Grut Willeman Chueh Sthdiy Vale Geo.jougiker Astors Neighoving Algona

May Pave Highway 169 with Federal Aid Debate

Officials at the Kossuth City Court House weigh Roosevelt era plan to fund one and one billion dollars in general taxes. If enacted, ElWay No Mm Algona 163 would be paved to Humboldt, reflecting county cooperation. Board Tuesday approved actions amid unclear details as lawmakers consider federal appropriations through Congress.

Kossuth City Court House Roosevelt Congress Humboldt Humboldt County

Methodist Church Notes Readings and Crowded Services

The record notes a well pleased congregation with a large morning crowd and a well attended evening service. A sermon by the pastor Bungay is planned for the morning and the day looks to be well attended at the church and Phureh.

Webody Voice Mulleman Dingey Wonseriy Ang Phureh

Portland area comes alive with family visits and illness

The Portland scene notes several families visiting relatives in Algona Burt and Doan. Mumps and measles affect Larson Brayton and Brayton households while many locals host and visit friends. Doan beats Portland in a Sunday ball game as community life continues amid seed oat shortages and bad weather hampering farmers.

Rites Held for Harm Groen Sr

Funeral services for Harm Croon who died Wednesday of last week at his home south of Swea City were held Saturday afternoon at the Ban evoft Baptial church. He was buried in Keenwood cemetery. The Rev. C. Bryden of the Bancroft church led the service. Born in Germany 62 years ago he came to the United States at age 20. He lived at Parkersburg six years then settled in northwest Kossuth county. He married Ruth VanHorn of Holland at Parkersburg on September 29, 1896. Survivors include his widow and children Henry William Benjamin Etta Emma at home Mrs. Henry Stroehel and Harmer of Burt and Mrs. Fred Welp of Titonka. Three children preceded him in death.

Newn Eee News Econom Stanley Larson Winood Nelson Iva Marie Brayton Marcella Bartlett Burger Mann Ruby Riddle Burt Louis Bartlett Lem Stockwell Portland Grace Watkins Hol, Smiths Lucilie Watson Algona Wait Waltman Bancroft Vera Carlson Carl Carlson Bills Jain D. M D.M Stewart John Keneath Carlson Swan City Luther Fairbanks Marie Hover Dr. Wallace Winifred Peter Jr James Covern Ledyard Albert Fritz Reinhart Lous Bartlett Russel Shipler Jess Waltman Chas, Phelps M. E. Larson M. H. Ladley Titonica Wm. Ringsdorf Wyatt Stott George Johnson Sexton Marion Chipman Joan of Burt Labhor Pairbanks Mia John Long Harm Croon Swea City Banevoft Keenwood C. ©. Bryden Bancroft Church Germany Cypen Parkersburg Kossuth County iMisg Ruth VanHorn Holland Henry William Benjamin Etta Emma Stroehel Harmer Fred Welp Titonka

Local Social Roundup and Celebrations Across Town

Mrs John Welhansen marked her eighty first birthday with visitors and gifts while many neighbors and church group members hosted dinners and bridge games. Des Moines couple Florence Bacon and Claire Halfner wed, friends offer congratulations. A birthday party for Mrs John Pink drew guests who shared lunch and social time. Local men attended a meeting in Algona to hear Knutson discuss income tax policy for governor.

John Welhansen Helmer Beenken Miss Tena George Tiansen Rasmus Hansen Carrie ‘Bonacker Titonka Bonacker Welhousen Boekelman Carl Krause Florence Bacon Mark Bacon Claire Halfner L. C. Hoelfner Des Moines

Baseball Fans Attended Moveing Event at Bull and Smith

Baseball fans are invited to a moveling tonight at the Bull and Smith salon at 7130 Vielook. The gathering seeks all interested parties to attend the Thursday evening event.

Bull & Smith Vielook

Buffalo Consolidated teachers offered contracts for next year

At a Buffalo Consolidated school board meeting held last week the entire faculty was offered contracts for next year. It is not known whether all teachers will accept the offer.

Buffalo Consolidated

Court Th Session Last Week Algona Iowa

Court proceedings reported by M C Grier show Judge Heald presiding in place of Judge Deland whose absence followed his wife’s death. Jury drawn for contested will of Wm Treptow Burt. Hutchinsons for widow and Judge Quarton for beneficiaries. District Court filings include three Metropolitan Life foreclosures against Farrow Higgins Sudmeier.

Algona Heald of Spencer Deland Storm Lake Wm. Treptow Burt Hutchinson & Hutchinson W. BG. Quarton M. C. Grier Metropolitan Life Va David Farrow Margaret C. Higgins Metropolitan Life Josie Sudmeier

Des Moines Supervisors Confer With National Relief on Welfare Staff

County Board of Supervisors and County Engineer met in Des Moines with National Relief Organization officials. They were asked to hire a welfare worker at 150 dollars a month, provide a stenographer and an assistant, furnish a car and office. The board did not accept the proposal and will study further information expected later in the week.

Des Moines County Board of Supervisors National Relief Organization Tilhey

Marriage Licenses Issued In The Past Week

Lyle Blair of Ledyard and Hattie Peterson of Swea City issued license along with Joseph Stenberg of Elmore and Viola Schultz of Minden, Fred Meyer of Whittemore and Adella Mittag of Fenton.

Dan Cupid Lyle Blair Ledyard Hattie Peterson Swea Cly Joseph Stenberg Elmore Viola Schultz Mimore Fred Meyer Whittemore Adella Mittag Fenton

Nelson Arrested For Carrying Concealed Weapon

Harold Nelson of Burt was arrested by Burt marshal W H Steward and brought before Justice H B White of Algona on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. The case was continued for 30 days due to the absence of the County Attorney.

Nelson Burt Harold Nelson W.H. Steward Burt Marshall Justine H. B. White Algona

Doan News Highlights Local School and Social Events

Doan School District No 9 reopened after vacation as Doan ball team beat Portland 8 to 7 in season opener. Ted Hoover and Loyal Youngs visited the Van Hansens. Darlene Hansen stayed with Phyllis Andrews of Titonka. Doan Ladies Ald Bazaar set for Thursday at Doan church. Community members hosted visits, sewing, and travels to Iowa City for medical treatment.

Ted Hoovers M. E. Hoovers Britt Doan Portland Darlene Hansen Phyllis Andrews Titonka Youngs van Hansen Doan Church Phil Buffington J. D. Andrews Cliff Hoovers Dean Andrews Ted Hoover Iowa City Ted Vaughn Roger Diane Darlene Loyal Young

Commissions and Taxes Bite Eagles Grove

The piece notes no tax cuts but taxes rise with high salary commissions and enforced special taxes by pliant officials. It cites a burdensome pension and administration costs, plus county corn loans and hog payments near 100 dollars per person, highlighting inflationary effects and economic impact without judgment.

Eagle Grove Eagle

Pay for Corn-Hog Contracts Due Soon

A. E. Clayton, president of the Allotment Committee of the Corn Hog program in Kossuth county, says a letter from State Headquarters will bring listing sheets back from Des Moines this week. After committee review, contracts go to Washington, with payments expected soon after arrival.

A. EB. Clayton Kossuth County

Plum Creek Man Arrested For Reckless Driving

Algona resident L. McEnroe of Plum Creek was arrested last Tuesday by the Sheriff on charges of driving an auto recklessly. Justice H. B. White granted additional time to plead.

Algona—L. McEnroe Plum Creek H. B. White

Wesley man charged with rape in Algona case

Hal Sailer of Wesley was arrested on a rape charge and brought before Justice H. B. White in Algona. Hearing date was not yet set.

Algona Carl Dahlhauger Hal Sailer Wesley H. B. White

Farm Adjustment Efforts Save Tax Homes in Iowa

County farm debt adjustment committees have saved thousands of mortgaged tax homes by settling hundreds of cases with debtors and creditors. The 40 million emergency crop loan cap for tenant rents rose to 760 dollars. Regional Credit Corporations stop taking new loans as Production Credit Associations expand nationwide. Iowa dairymen back dairy production adjustment, with farmers choosing natural adjustment or plans for demand alignment. County committees finalize contracts as state review sets allotments. signing events and rapid benefit payments hinge on farmer cooperation.

W.I. Myers FDA Iowa Des Moines AAA

Wonderful Savings in Iowa Tax Policy Debate

A Livermore Gazette excerpt contrasts governors Dan Turner and Herring claiming large taxpayer savings. It fears ongoing policy could shift funds to taxpayers as larger appropriations, taunting perpetual “savings” akin to ever changing auto gadgets. The piece uses satire to warn against fake efficiency gains unseen funding sources.

Savings Livermore Gazette Dan Turner

Teachers Salaries Raised At School Board Meeting

At a school board meeting Tuesday evening all grade teachers received a five dollar monthly raise for the coming year. Superintendent Hinton saw a raise of one hundred dollars per year. Mr Ruble Mieaps Bowmay and Anderson also received five dollar raises. Principal Roy Drake had his salary increased by ten dollars every four months. Forest City Summit.

Hinton Ruble Mieaps Bowmay Anderson Roy Drake Tree Forest City Summit

School Notes Highlight Local Students and Birthdates

Hazel E B Muller born August 2 1910 in Laurens Iowa moved to Wesley Iowa then Titonka high school where she joined glee club and declamatory work. Ardith Nene Nauman born October 26 1916 in Burt Iowa moved to Fironka West Union Titonka, acted in plays. Alice Marguerite Pannkuk born April 29 1916 in Titonka Iowa entered high school in 1930 and took part in glee club for two years.

Hazel EB. Muller Myr Oscar Millar Lauresis Iowa Wesley Iowa Wesley Township Wilma Larson Wesley Public School Titonka Tstonka High School Ardith Nene Nauman R. E. Nauman Burt Fironka Buffalo Consolidated Dela Boekman West Union Towa West Union High School Alice Marguerite Pannkuk B. S&s. Fannkuk Delia Boelman

Fifth and Sixth Graders Sing at Algona Festival

Highth Grade News notes illness absences for Raymond Ricklets and Carol Reasar, Walter Calliege out for work, and Alvina Heesch listening to a Damrosch radio program. Fifth and sixth graders were chosen to sing at the Algona festival last Saturday. Miss Tuttonlay finished reading A Prairie Rose by Bertha H. Bush, about pioneer life in Iowa, following Silas Marner.

Raymond Ricklets Carol Reasar Walter Calliege Alvina Heesch Wie Morong Tsten Foo Amupic Algona

Seventh Grade News Highlights From Our Class

Arthur Rode is absent due to measles. Mrs. Howard Andrews visited. Maxine Stott scored 100 percent in spelling for six weeks. Nine seventh graders participated in the music festival at Algona last Saturday.

Arthur Rode Howard Andrews Maxine Stott Algona

Fifth Grade News Highlights and Class Notes

Fifth grade reports show tulips crafted in small vases for a border display. Andrew Peters and Vivian Stott named Wigwam Band leaders for the year. Catherine Slinker from Indianola visited the room. Art sketches were displayed on the blackboard. Henry Bande was on the sick list. Spelling scores: Jennesee Sathor, Vivian Stott, Evelyn Bachan all earned 100 percent for six weeks. Boys lead in room cleanliness. girls have fewer pictures. Honor Roll last six weeks includes Elwyn Stenzel, Darlas Krantz, Vivian Stott, Hve lyh Sachau with all grades above 90.

Andrew Peters Vivian Stott Catherine Slinker Indianola Henry Bande Jennesee Sathor Evelyn Bachan

Lutheran Church Offers Life of Christ Play Next Sunday

Lutheran church invites all to view The Life of Christ or Obsaramergau next Sunday evening presented by Mr Olson of Northwood. Admission is a silver collection, with German service at 10 30 and Sunday School at 9 30. Choir rehearsal on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Olson Northwood Christ Choly

Honor Roll D. J. Caggyove and Others Noted Dates

A compact record lists multiple individuals with dates tied to places in Malay City Llous Falla and Woden Iowa. Notable entries include Rev. G. Haken April 3 1935 D. B. Av Bannkuk January 4 1936 and Mra Henry Boyken February 1 1986, among others.

J. Caggyove Malay City Long Rev G. Haken Llous Falla D. B. Av Bannkuk Henry Boyken Woden Iowa

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Muhleman Mullemaan Joe de Diate Pavone Pon Faul Bro Mildred Pern Krante Gladys Bogges A. Hoon A. Howe Buffalo Center B. Mitchell Ralphakey A. H. Fool Good Hope Wood Lela Vernelle Zweifel Michaelson Weltal Jeuirtette Mma Campbell R. O. Ball Il Schram Harley Larson Goss Win Schram Oray Midat Calis Meman Northlst Ken Peterson Geo. Boni Will Schram Tor Cherakee Is HY Lusa Ae ' Lawson Wesley Wag Sedu Wtiebridte Willam Aren Biot Woralcu Methodist Church Portland News Harm Groen H. J. Torgersen J. DeVries Torgersen Raymond Bonacker G. A. Hoon Homer Downs Jay Budlong Womens Club Frances Budlong Mesdames L. B. Larson Geo. I Bonacker Miller Nelson Hart Stott Lee O. Wolfe Oscar Blanchard Lone Rock Roy Budlong Budlong Elsie Hart Williston North Dakota T. A. Wdunmire H. J. Vorgersen Carl Callies Ray Banacker Bongeker Millar Nelson Wm. Rickless W. H. Stott W. F. Hamstreet Doctor Ball Knutson Clear Lake Tima Doan News Kossuth Meinroe B. B. Derrick Dairy The State Board of Review Parmera Lutheran Church Notes
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