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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
2
Payment terms for mail matter listed with subscription rates. Rates are 1.06 dollars per year in Titonka trade territory, 1.50 dollars if not prepaid, 1.50 dollars outside Titonka territory, 2.60 dollars outside the state and in foreign countries, all payable in advance.
In Algona the county seat papers form a one year pact to publish on Tuesdays and Fridays to cut advertising costs. Aimed at consolidating coverage, editors joke about shared beds among staffers as they face bills from local advertisers. The Topic questions legality, arguing the plan could force farmers to buy two papers.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Jan J Harms deceased dated June 27 1934 was filed and fixed for hearing proof at 10 o clock A M on September 3 19185 at the Court House Algona Iowa before the District Court or clerk All interested persons are notified and required to appear and show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed Dated August 6 1935 Katherine McEvoy Clerk of District Court Alma Pearson Deputy
A brief note emphasizes prioritizing breaking local coverage and rechecking it in other papers if desired. It stresses timely reporting and cross‑checking sources to ensure accuracy and completeness in the final edition.
Mr and Mrs Albert Fritz and family of Titanka spent Sunday at the Louis Bartlett home. Mrs Frank Burger injured her foot stepping on a nail. Mr and Mrs Edward Ward and son and Larry Burger were Thursday callers at Arch Burgers. Mrs Lattra Colegrove and Norman Colegrove of Lanesboro visited G C Hoods. Mr and Mrs Lou Huber and daughter Marieta were Sunday callers at Lloyd Bartletts. The Lester and Schumaker families from Woden visited Joe Koestlers. Mrs Robert Cogsdill of Burt, Nellie Ward and Mrs Henry Smith and others spent Friday at Fairmont. Mrs Will Blake Jr visiting in St Paul now visits her daughter Mrs Herman Putz and family. Vernon Larsen, Willis Phelps, Levant and George Moore attended Bible Conference at Lake Okoboji Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sophius Peterson and daughter Erna spent part of last week in Waterloo with Clarence Larsen. Mrs Laura Paine of Pasadena and Mrs Raymond Paine and two daughters spent Saturday at Chas Phelps.
John L liked girls best. Mr and Mrs John H Boyken welcomed a daughter born Saturday July 27. Louise Kramer and Dubby Christensen visited Mason City last Thursday. Horstmans welcomed a baby girl born Saturday August 3. Carl Geisking and wife welcomed a baby boy August 3 at Buffalo Center hospital. John Boelts and wife welcomed a baby boy born August 1 at Buffalo Center hospital. Andy Phillips celebrated his 69th birthday with friends and relatives. Families picnicked at Okoboji and were called to Clear Lake by illness of Mrs Charles Monson. Des Moines visitor A B Grubb spent a week with the Kramers before returning home. Chester and Missman dined at Ted Bode home and visited Interlaken. Frank Lawler checked land interests in Woden. Orville Murr from CCC Camp visited family in Woden. J P Grunewaldt and family also mentioned.
Sunday gatherings fill the town as families visit and attend church socials. Rev Henry Kinde and family travel to Albert Lea by bus, while Mr and Mrs Gerdes and other locals host or attend gatherings. The Lutheran League holds an annual ice cream social, and residents share dinners and visits across nearby towns including Britt and Rake.
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