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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
1
Publication details notes weekly paper status with Titonka Iowa post office entry. It lists subscription rates 2.00 yearly in Kossuth County and Titonka area 2.50 elsewhere 3.00 for Canada and foreign. It states continuation until notice or publisher discretion.
Mrs Eliza Angle of Mason City visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Will Martinek. Families from Kenyon Minnesota Lisbon Garner Fort Sheridan etc visit or stay with locals. WSCS met August 6. Prairie Pals achievement day July 28. Lone Rock PeeWee beats Wesley 10 5. Peaches forecast for the year.
A rural page merges a father son exchange about a ten mile hike with Boone Pat and Murphy’s quips. The text shifts to farm tips urging timely weed control using 2 4 D sprays and notes available jester and amine base products.
Readiness announced for the four day fair August 13 to 16 with events each day. Big car races pony races and a Kossuth special lead the lineup along with motorcycle racing and a top act Jimmy Lynch and His Death Dodgers. Platform revue changes nightly and township booth exhibits are new this year.
A lightning bolt struck a Willow tree on Oscar Volt’s farm near Adair, killing 12 cattle huddled together. Nearby retired druggist W P Strain ends 52 year pharmacy career after earning his degree in 1900 and serving in the Cuban theater of the Spanish American War at the turn of the century.
Five Kossuth County boys joined 250 youths from about 30 Iowa counties at Iowa State College August 2 for a livestock judging school. They trained with Greenwood, Algona, and Swea Harrison clubs under coach Robert Johnson, learning to inspect animals and justify placings with college staff supervision.
The Hon. Herschel Loveless, Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, will address Kosciusko county Young Democrats in Bancroft Monday night August 19 at the Legion Ballroom. A free dance follows with Al Menke and His Orchestra providing music.
Egg prices have bounced back from spring lows with summer demand. By mid July prices reached 1951 levels as production slumps, while on grade sales and quality amid hot weather offer further opportunities for Kossuth poultrymen.
The Anthon Iowa post office has been rated as a second glass facility for the first time during a stamp sale period. Officials note this rating reflects service standards and facility quality at the local post office.
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