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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
5
Maurice Graham writes from Italy about field life in tent camps, crops including corn and alfalfa, and a vivid visit to Rome. He describes the Vatican, Anzio and Cassino battlefields, destroyed towns, and reflections on war’s impact on Italian families and farms.
Mrs John Kellner aged 65 died Wednesday night after a brief illness, a day after her birthday. Funeral Mass at St Benedict Catholic Church conducted by Father Neppel, burial in St Benedict cemetery. She leaves her husband John Kellner eight children Mathias Matt Matt Vincent Marie and others, two grandchildren, and many siblings.
Mr and Mrs Fred Saathoff of Woden announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to Irvin Smith who is serving in the U S Navy stationed at Norfolk Virginia. The ceremony took place on July 29 and Helen has worked in Washington D C for several years.
Guidance on bread and cracker storage emphasizes ventilation and separation. Keep bread and crackers apart, store in ventilated boxes, wrap bread in wax paper in hot weather, refrigerate to prevent mold, roll or grind leftovers, and keep crumbs in a dry covered jar. Miss Bernice Pannhuk visited George Boyken’s home on Sunday.
A wartime letter recalls Nazi sabotage of dikes and hard fighting to reach Rome from the south. The writer notes floods, destroyed crops, and stubborn obstacles, then shifts to a Red Cross tour and a casual boast about American advances. He reports improved mail from home, a careworn promise to help Berlin’s defeat, and updates on Alice’s appendicitis recovery. The missive closes with affectionate family thoughts and a hint of longing for reunion.
The A Jandl farm home southwest of Titanica was burned last Wednesday evening. Neighbors observed the blaze and help arrived too late as the building could not be entered. All contents including new furniture and clothing were lost with insurance only partially offsetting the heavy damage. Mrs. Jandl and family were away from the home, and no one was injured. The family will move into a new house purchased by Mr. Jandl east of the slough once available.
Office of Defense Transportation district chief Fred C. Eslick warns truck operators about a severe tire shortage as August quotas drop from 135000 to 57000. He urges immediate tire care to prolong life and lists factors to watch including overloading improper inflation excessive speeds accidents mechanical irregularities duals matching cuts and punctures.
Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College praises Smear 62 as the most effective treatment against screwworms and maggots in livestock. The primary screwworm pests wounds of cattle horses swine and sheep. Eggs hatch into maggots that feed on live flesh. Scrub and reapply within 24 to 72 hours after the first use. Smear 62, developed by the U S Bureau of Entomology, is available at drug stores and applied with a one inch brush around the wound.
Pf Cpl Eugene P Kirschbaum son of Mr and Mrs Ollie Kirschbaum of Mason City formerly of Wesley was killed in action somewhere in France on July 11 He was attached to the armored force entered service Feb 16 1943 trained at Fort Knox Kentucky home on furlough in June 1943 then sent to England arriving September 1843 until the invasion of France Born Sept 27 1922 at Waterloo Iowa the family lived in Wesley for years he attended school graduating in 1941 He is survived by his parents three sisters Mrs Maxine Adreon of Des Moines Loretta and Mary Ann both at home and one brother Jerry at home Memorial services were held at the Holy Family Catholic church in Mason City Tuesday morning for the late Pfe Kirschbaum.
A new procedure to obtain certificates for purchase of all types of rationed tires began Aug 4 1944. Applicants must present at an OPA tire inspector who, if tires are unusable, prepares the application. The Central Tire Inspection Station at Anlicker's in Algona now handles the inspection and daily transfers to the War Price and Rationing Board. The board meets twice weekly to approve, with certificates mailed when quotas allow. Civilian needs are limited by heavy military demand and prior tire care abuses will jeopardize approvals.
Nellie Nelson rehabilitation chairman asks for white or colored material to be sewn into carpet rugs for Veterans Hospital therapy. Rugs made by hospitalized veterans may be sold, funding small gifts for families. Drop sites Bonacker and Denton stores. Local families, Mr. and Mrs. John Greenfield and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schan, visited Witham Hulsman relatives.
The Prisoners of War Bulletin urges mailing Christmas packages to prisoners of war in Europe by late July or as soon as possible. Red Cross food items are listed for the package, with guidance on labeling and handling. The Kossuth County American Red Cross office in Algona offers assistance with sending parcels.
Four-H girls clubs in Kossuth County prepare Local Achievement programs ahead of the county fair finale August 30 to September 1. Exhibits will include clothing construction and conservation, with a style show to select representatives for the fair. Seven clubs will also demonstrate clothing care and conservation practices. Dates vary across Buffalo Boosters Prairie Pals Seneca Stars Fenton Forwards Greenwood Girls Irvington I’s Swea Sunnyside and others. American Legion members aided oats reduction, assisting John Wolford in hospital recovery.
Ernest Janssen son of Mr and Mrs Dick Janssen left for the U S Navy on July 26 after a farewell picnic at his parents home on July 23 Relatives from Buffalo Center Lakota Thompson and other nearby towns attended and presented him with a gift as he heads to service
The Kossuth County Fair returns as a two day event with afternoon and evening shows at the grandstand. Jerry Smith and his WHO Radio Stars perform Thursday, and Hoagland’s Hippodrome Acts on Friday September 1. Exhibits include 4 H club, garden, crops, flowers, canned goods, sewing and school with no entry fee for non winning exhibitors. The midway features Collins Shows rides and attractions. LaVerne School Band plays Friday. Write A. L. Brown, Secretary, Algona, Iowa, for premiums list.
Iowa State College extension horticulturist C. L. Fitch reports 1944 potato yields will be far below 1943 due to excessive rainfall, delayed planting, shallow roots, and leaf hopper damage. He notes moisture harms crops more than drought and urges better surface drainage and the bulletin Twenty Rules for Potato Growing in Iowa. Copies available via county extension directors.
Requeening bee colonies annually, during late honey flow or after it ends, boosts profitability. Young-queen headed hives winter better due to more young bees for wintering and spring buildup. Circular BK 172 on the nucleus method of requeening available from the Extension Service, Iowa State College, Ames.
Pfc. Clarence E. Loats, Detachment of Pats, APO 204, New York, wounded in action in France on July 15, writes to his parents from a hospital plant. He reports being hurt but expects to be all right and thanks his father for a letter. Telegrams reported serious wounds, but the family notes indicate he is coping and improving.
Orville Ash sixty two longtime Wesley resident died at his home Monday morning Services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at two Rev J A Riggs led the rites He lived in the area all his life was a stone mason Surviving siblings include Marion Charles City and Guy Floyd Wesley plus Flossie Gunder Algona Thelma Best Minneapolis and Leona Highmora Pallbearers were Larson Lease Friberg McCann Chapin Silbaugh Burial in Evergreen Cemetery
Iowa State economist Sam H Thompson warns large truck tires are in critically short supply as August quotas fall 50 percent from July and military needs absorb much production. Demand will outpace availability in the third quarter, prompting careful tire use, prompt recapping, and transport conservation. Southwest Iowa livestock committees estimate savings of 482,996 truck miles if practices spread.
Seventeen army privates, after a stopover in Creston, missed a train as it pulled out of the station while they toured the city sights. The soldiers appeared least concerned by the delay.
Men on the Alfred Billerbeck farm in Reinbeck cut and shocked oats carefully to avoid disturbing a meadow lark nest. They packed bundles so the nest was exposed as it was fed into the bundles, while the mother bird tended her young. The notice ends with an unrelated wartime slogan about war bonds.
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