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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1934
Page
5
Mrs. Chas Reibsamen of the Titonka area died suddenly Monday night of a heart attack after feeling unwell for a week. Funeral planned for Thursday at the farm home and Titonka Methodist Church, with burial in Buffalo Township Cemetery. The Reibsamen family, long respected pioneers, mourns a life of devotion and community service.
Mrs George Meinders nee Maggie Joon was born December 14 1896 in Wellsburg Grundy County and died at her home east of Reformed Church near German Valley after a brief illness. She married George Meinders February 6 1918 and they had four children Verte Henri Dorothy and Raymond all living except Verte who died in infancy. Survived by husband two sons two daughters and five brothers. service held at WN Center Reformed Church with interment at Buch cemetery.
Wesley prepares to host Titania next Sunday in a long standing ball game. Fans recall the matchups as always exciting and expect a spirited contest with familiar rivalries and season stakes.
The town reserves the right to reject any bids and will open bids on Saturday, April 28, for completing storm sewer labor and related ditch work. Town Clerk Wm. Boyken signs the notice.
Henry Rewerts, son of Fred Rewerts of Brownton Minnesota, died Monday morning April 23 1934 following an appendicitis operation that developed into pneumonia. Funeral is Friday April 27 at 1 00 pm. Many relatives live in the Tlonka and Woden communities.
Notice to permit holders informs all beer permit owners to transact in compliance with Iowa law. Selling to minors is forbidden and selling on Sunday is illegal. Any proven violation leading to conviction will result in license forfeiture. Govern yourselves accordingly says Mayor Los O. Wolle.
Last Saturday evening during a fierce dust storm Mae McEvoy warned County Clerk J. McEvoy about an airplane circling overhead in Algona. Mae searched through the dust but could not see the flyer, who apparently was lost and trying to navigate, then disappeared to the northwest. Mrs. John Cordes’s mother, Mrs. Spear, fell seriously ill at her son’s home Monday night, and Mrs. Ben Amelsberg is caring for her at the Cordes residence.
Megdames Henry Franzen and Jake Wageng visit at John Cordes home for their sister Mrs. Spear who is very ill. Funeral attended for Mrs. Herman Konken in Clair Iowa. Visitors include Mrs. Louis Saba and Mrs. Elmer Largon of Fort Dodges. Mr. Slack returns from Lakota and heads to Deer River Minnesota for resort work. son Neil joins later. Funeral for Mrs. Sleper in Buffalo Center. husband and three children left. Cravens return from Seneca South Dakota after funeral. car trouble forces overnight stay. Ed Callies car accident near Peterson corner. repairs estimated at about 40 dollars. Mulligan’s car minor damage.
Mrs W W Dirksen and Mr and Mrs Chris Shoemaker of Garner drove to Des Moines Friday to attend the funeral of Shoemaker's brother. Mrs Henry Isebrandt has been ill the past week with flu. Junior high declamatory contest held at the high school Friday evening with Mildred Isramer and Jadys Radishi in drama and Helen Saathoff and Ardella Gibson in humorous. Judges were Supt Zvald and Rev Baker. A joint contest with Hayfield and Crystal Lake was postponed due to finesy to the schools.
Charley N Loebig aged 62 died suddenly from heart disease while driving near Hutchins after returning from Britt where he had been a physician He leaves a wife Alice Kennedy a daughter Doris Black a son Joseph five sisters and two brothers Funeral services were Monday at St Josephs church Wesley with Rev A J Wagener and burial in St Josephs cemetery Six nephews served as pallbearers and sympathy pours in for the family from the Wesley community
George LeRoy Johnson was born June 1 1914 in Plum Creek township and died April 18 1934 after a period of poor health. He attended Plum Creek schools and Algona High School and was baptized at Deans Methodist Church July 10 1921. He leaves his parents George and Athel Johnson two sisters Marjorie and Vera grandparents Mr and Mrs C H Clark and many relatives and friends.
A new K and H station is being erected at Woden and will soon open for business. The stations adopt the business slogan Trade With Yourself.
Harm Onnen obituary notes his birth in 1868 in Wirdumer Alten deleh and long service in the German Reformed church. He dies at 66, leaving a widow, siblings, and many community ties. Other items include loans rules, a county corn hog contract, and a Ratherville track meet recap with Algona performers and Cretymeyer's Harvard plans.
The week saw several marriages licenses issued to Delmar Lamb and Gladys Nelson of Winthrop Minnesota Raymond Cook and Catherine I Cavanaugh of Algona Lawrence H. Kienholz and Melene Gibb of Delavan Minnesota Frank Scovill of Marshalltown and Nellie Cadbury of Chicago reflecting a broad romantic net across states.
Special Court was in session most of last week with Judge Deland expected midweek. Foreclosure decrees signed include Equitable Life cases against Frank M Wolt Nicholas Miller A T O Connor G J Struthers W F McFarland KR Uatbrand Augusta Busch and Julian G Studer plus a tax cancellation decree in a receiver case. New cases for next term include farm possession writ and a divorce. Several criminal cases were continued or dismissed including burglary with aggravation and driving while intoxicated.
Bonacker Brothers held an anniversary party at their store on Saturday with cake and coffee for customers and friends all day. A cake cut at eight revealed numbers for prizes. presents went to Alvera Schweppes Geo Eden Miller Nelson Fay Callies Mrs F Welp Mrs Stroebel Jacqueline Callies and Ida Sachau amid green and yellow decorations and a window display.
Wellsburg resident D R Rieken aged 101, Grundy County, is likely Iowa’s oldest citizen ever taxed under the 1934 old age assistance levy of $1.00. Although well past the eligible age, he won’t receive a pension due to his sufficient assets.
Owing to radio reports the American Legion Auxiliary monthly program will air at p.m. on the 4th Friday each month until baseball ends. The regular monthly meeting is postponed due to illness of the Poppy Chairman Luvia Craven and will be held in May. A Tri County joint meeting at Butt Friday evening and an afternoon Hancock county meeting with Dept. President Mrs. Winnifred Niggameyer are planned. A resulay monthly business meeting will be held Tuesday evening, May 1. Tony Pannkuk from Blooming Prairie visited town on a short business trip to call on Mr. and Mrs. B A Pannkuk.
Doan News notes a busy Sunday with Miss Blanche Bullington visiting and many meals and gatherings around Algona. Twin boys born to Kath at Sunday morning, and multiple families hosting dinner guests including the Ross Buffington and Tom Young households. Roger Hoover celebrated his fourth birthday as relatives visited and attended events at several homes.
The Ramsay Young People's Club will present a play titled Safety First, a comedy, at 8 pm Friday April 28 in the Titonka High School Auditorium Iowa. Ads note details in this issue. Next Sunday services include Sunday School 9 30 German worship 10 39 and English worship 8 pm. The piece urges church support for well developed moral and religious senses.
Luther League plans meeting next Sunday at 7 30 led by Martin Steckar with topic Choosing My Amusements A Life of Christ film shown by Mr Olson of Northwood Sunday evening to a crowded house Rev Killan and Rev Schoenlein attend Alta Vista conference practice scheduled midweek Sunday School at 930 English service at 1030 Hawkeys Federation meeting of Luther League in Hampton Iowa set for Sunday May 6th
The corn-hag initiative in the county is advancing as the Des Moines sheets return and the allotment committee prepares contracts for signature. Township meetings for final sign up will start once the committee completes its work.
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