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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
2
Titonka Topic entered at the Titonka Iowa post office as second class matter. It covers a fifteen mile diameter territory and is claimed to be unmatched. Subscription rates are $1.00 yearly in advance within Titonka trade area, $1.60 elsewhere, $2.50 in Canada and foreign countries, all payable in advance.
John A Sleper announces candidacy for supervisor in the 8rd District on the Democrat ticket, subject to June primary voters decision. Statement is dated June Ist with a note of German heritage and the June date.
Wesley candidate Wm Cosgrove announces his bid for a second term as supervisor in the 3rd district, subject to voters at the June primary. He filed his declaration on June 1 in Wesley.
J J Dooley of Algona runs for County Recorder on the Democrat ticket in the June primaries seeking voters support. Ernest Petersen of Titonka runs for Supervisor District Three on the Republican ticket awaiting voter backing in the June primary.
E. J. Butler announces candidacy for the democratic nomination for County Auditor in the primary election on June 1, 1936.
Art Tranger of Algona Iowa appeals Republican voters in Kossuth County to back his bid for sheriff in the June primary. He urges the will of the voters and asks for vote and support. The letter criticizes the Liberty League and DuPonts, accusing them of aligning with powerful interests and criticizing Dick Dickinson for not serving his home state. He promotes open election with all 21 year olds eligible.
The letter argues for voter support in Kossuth County in the June primary and defends Don Dewel for filing opinions on constitutional liberty and press freedom. It references Brookhart as an Iowa man with the right to run and criticizes Dick for traveling to speak in Washington.
A national business writer notes the past year’s average family income was 1476 dollars, about the 1929 peak before the downturn. The piece contrasts today’s cash hoarding and bank deposits with earlier circulation of money.
Creco township candidate Charles Lindhorst enters the county recorder race on the Democratic ticket, challenging incumbent J J Dooley. Lindhorst announced his candidacy as he seeks election in the upcoming county elections.
Sioux City candidate George A. Call son of the late George C. Call visited Algona last week to campaign for governor on the Republican ticket. Local observers say Algona would give him strong support.
When a man tired of paying taxes to support the government becomes a past figure, Brack the Ledyard merchant is a Republican candidate for State Representative.
Democrat candidate C. H. Oswinkle of Algona Iowa announces his bid for state representative from Kossuth County subject to June primaries. Townsend Club to meet Friday night April 24 inviting all residents to attend.
Townsman Fred Wentz is reported as a candidate for sheriff of Kossuth on the Farmer-Labor ticket in the June primaries. The Topic says the party plans a full ticket.
Miss Ann Sonnenberg spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sonnenberg at Holland, Towa.
District Court in Kossuth County Iowa hosts a foreclosure petition by Addie F Gingrich R W Gingrich and Loyal Gingrich as estate administrators claiming 1726 dollars with eight percent interest from June 9 1936 on a promissory note of 1600 dollars made May 21 1928 by Robert R Smith Mina Smith and mortgage on Lot 22 Auditor's Plat NE Quarter SE Quarter Section 2 Township 95 Range 29. The suit seeks foreclosure and judgment quieting title, appointment of a receiver, and sale of the mortgaged premises with default on defense due by June 8 1936 the start of the June term.
Mis Louise Conradi wed Clarence Mechlar in a three o’clock ceremony at the Little Brown Church Nashua with Lohengrin’s wedding march and Saint Saens heart music. The bridal party wore formal gowns, the groom and attendants in dark suits, and guests gathered for a four course dinner in Charles City before returning to Titonka area homes.
The regular monthly meeting of the council on April 6 1936 covered routine approvals and municipal business. Officials circulated reports on finances, public works, and community services with decisions recorded for subsequent action.
Adlerika eliminates headaches caused by constipation after a single dose. The remedy cleanses both upper and lower bowels, ending sleep disruption and nervousness, as noted by W. J. Denugu of Drugeist in Woden via Newbrough Pharmacy.
The town council met at 7:80 P M with Mayor Wolfe and councilmen Sartor Missal Downs and Bonacker present. They granted a class B beer permit and a cigarette permit to George Higgins, approved various bills, set the clerk’s salary at 75.99, accepted the judges report, and appointed officials including W. H. Rick as marshal and street commissioner. The council nominated a clerk and formed committees to address drain issues and fire department resolutions. They approved bonds for officers and designated Titonka Savings Bank as town depository, then adjourned to a board of review.
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