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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
3
The Titonka Topic reports on residents receiving military updates with Lt. Robert Studer in England, Sgt Paul Garman in England, Merle Loebig in England, and Edward Johnson in San Antonio. It covers Red Cross activities, hospital dressings, knitting efforts, and community gatherings at St. Joseph's bazaar, parish events, and weekend visits to family in Mason City and Clear Lake.
The Lions Club met Wednesday at the Methodist church dining room. Guests included Rev. J A Riggs Paul Riggs Pvt Edward Johnson Seaman Wallie Christensen Sgt Bernard Erdman three soldiers from Algona Prison Camp Sgt Cowles on African and Sicilian campaigns Sgt Demaray on Guadacanal service and Sgt Dekem on prison camp and Aleutians. Craig Kouba had tonsils removed at an Algona hospital. Mr and Mrs John Hutchison returned from a two week vacation at Clear Lake. Miss Thelma Oppedah returned from Chicago after visiting relatives.
E P Sylvester of Iowa State College warns tomato growers that leaf spot seriously lowers yields. The disease starts on bottom leaves and spreads upward, potentially defoliating vines. Control includes not planting tomatoes in the same spot next year, removing and burning dead leaves, avoiding work when foliage is wet, and using Bordeaux mixture several steps. For small quantities dry Bordeaux mix can be prepared by mixing four level tablespoons per gallon.
With pig numbers down sharply, the future civilian meat supply is certain to be smaller than in the past 12 months. The report highlights reduced pork availability and suggests implications for markets and consumers.
Sunday School and Bible Class held at 9:30 AM divine worship at 10:30 AM. Mrs. Howard Fredrickson returns from Harrisburg and Rev. Engels from Buffalo Center to lead Presbyterian services at 6:30 AM. Various local social visits, travel notes, and town events described includes Navy furlough for Dean Tweet in Alaska and W.S.C. meeting at the Methodist church with a pot luck lunch.
Store meat cold and covered loosely. Cut up poultry and mince spoil faster than whole pieces. Cooked meat should be sliced before use. Wash and dry poultry thoroughly and refrigerate. Cook fish immediately or wrap tightly and keep very cold away from odor-absorbing foods.
The larva of the raspberry saw fly is a green worm about half an inch long that can reduce raspberry size and yield. To control use a dust gun or a cheesecloth bag with Rotenone dust, which is effective and non toxic.
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