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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
5
The 1934 Indian Day drew a large crowd despite morning downpours and a muddy ball diamond. Bancroft beat Dows 9 to 2 as band music impressed attendees and night festivities drew crowds to Blaich's pavilion and the ferris wheel, with receipts covering expenses and a year’s best band performance noted.
Mr and Mrs B J S Pannkuk and their daughters Alice and Fannie with son Meindert left Tuesday for Brigewater South Dakota to attend the wedding of their son Rev John Pannkuk to Miss Ruth Janzig held yesterday at the bride's parental home.
Payments under corn hog contracts show August 11 totals reaching 12 789 15 for 68 Kossuth county claims. AAA official Dr A C G Lak and treasurer Carl Hutchins report all checks received as the corn hog program continues. Preliminary figures indicate payments through August 11 at 28 349 123 with 308 800 checks mailed to farmers in 84 states. Kossuth county regular contracts approved for payment on August 16 under John W A Wilson Jr. in charge.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette notes Britt with 98 widows in 1600 people and Lakota with 19 widows in 490 residents, highlighting unusually large widow proportions in these towns.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hansen with their family and the wife sister and husband from Sioux City left Sunday for Chicago to spend a week at the Century of Progress exposition.
Mr and Mrs Henry Franzen Sr and their children joined relatives from distant places at the Stohr family reunion held at Clarion city park last Sunday. A large number attended from several locations and extended families gathered for the event.
Ferdie Schram departed Thursday on a motorcycle trip to Sandstone Idaho lasting several weeks. He aims to scout western locations for possible settlement. His wife stated Monday she received a postal card from him, noting his first day’s journey to Mitchell Idaho.
Supt. and Mrs. A. Hoon left Monday for Longville Minnesota for a week of fishing and vacation seeking rest in northern Minnesota wilds. They left their children with Rev. and Mrs. Hoon at Garner and planned a peaceful retreat.
Mr and Mrs Ray Bonacker and daughter Beth left early Sunday for a week long visit with her brother Geo Johnson at Ontonagon Michigan on Lake Superior. Johnson runs a Chicago school with a group of boys they will visit during the vacation. They are expected home next Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Clarence W Tuttle left early Saturday for Crown Point Indiana to visit the Klug family and to attend the World's Fair. They plan a two week stay and on return will stop in Titanka to visit the Seitsema family before heading home to California.
Mr and Mrs Byverett Post hosted his brother Mr and Mrs Albert Post of Flanagan Illinois and their family for a week ending their honeymoon trip. News notes Titanka as a popular honeymoon retreat with wide recognition reaching New York. The Posts have had eleven Illinois honeymoons in the past year or two.
Mr. and Mrs. J. EB Wilson and sister Miss Helen Olson of Charles City depart Sunday for several weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park in Colorado. They plan to drive 6 Rag City on the first day. Wilson, a hay tens man, seeks mountain relief while Vene Wilson of Algona runs the restaurant in his absence.
Mr and Mrs A M Petersen arrived home last Thursday after a six thousand mile journey through the south and east from Arkansas to New York. They report no accidents or tire problems and plan to share chapters of their travels with friends. Miss Alvena Danielson, who traveled with them, is in Minneapolis taking a beauty culture course.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Lutheran church for Michael Christ Sr who died Wednesday at his daughter’s home northeast of town after a stroke a week earlier. Rev A F Boese led the service and burial was in the cemetery beside his wife. Survived by three daughters Mrs Adolph Poppe Mrs Henry Boettcher and Mrs Otto Englehart and seven sons Leonard Earnest August Michael Jr Carl Fred and George all in the area. Mrs Christ born in Germany was nearly eighty and had lived here forty years. Takota.
World famous dirt speedway drivers including Sig Haugdahl Gus Schrader and Emory Spunk Collins will race Friday at the county fair in six events. Official time trials begin late afternoon with races starting at 2 30. New IMCA rules lift displacements and two man cars, boosting hopes for record speeds.
Mr and Mrs Fred Devries with their family and Mrs Lena Beenken and daughter Tena depart Tuesday for a week visiting relatives in Freeport and across Illinois and Wisconsin. They may stop at the World's Fair during their Illinois trip.
Wm Boyken transacted business in Mason City Tuesday. Corn crop locally 10 to 20 percent short due to worms. Lyle Ward of Rapid City Illinois visiting relatives in the area and at Wesley. Harold Gardiner and Lucile Hill of Clear Lake visited with W J Denton. Rose Plumb visiting daughter in Marshalltown returned home Wednesday. Elmer Peterson and daughter Maxine with J D Breen drove to Mason City on business. Homer Barbour family moved to Winnebago Minnesota for a linotyping job. they've lived here four years. Anton Pannhuk of Wesley in town Tuesday. returned from Ft Madison where she visited husband. Mark Bacon and daughter Shirley left for Des Moines to visit his daughter. return Sunday. Dwight Cottingham of Buffalo Center died Saturday in Dolmage hospital from gunshot injuries. incident while removing gun from case. Grady Smith and wife hosted C W Dirks, Hazel Smith of Holland, and others. visited Sonnenberg family. Womens Club to meet Thursday August 30 at Mrs Jay Budlong's home. hostesses listed. G Keagle, home for weeks, left for Urbana Missouri to tend farm work. promised a corn pone and molasses if reader travels south. Grady Smith traveled from Houston near Keagle farm. note about reducing weight if one stays in Missouri.
Mr and Mrs John Rabenberg and son Harvey and Mr and Mrs Ben Isebrand of Woden departed Thursday for a brief vacation with relatives in northern Minnesota.
Fritz Dahl and his company of hobos visited Monday with many Britt business men to advertise a hobo convention held yesterday. People from Titanka attended and Gov. Herring along with Senator Patterson spoke on the program.
Mrs Hazel Hopkins-Gerdes has been appointed postmaster at Wesley replacing Honor Sturdevant whose term expired. She was formerly Miss Hazel Hopkins before marriage, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Hopkins who taught music in this area for many years.
The Pink family reunion was held Sunday August 5 at Ambrose Call State Park near Algona with 35 members attending. Honored guest was 86 year old Uncle David Pink of Buffalo Center. New officers were elected for the coming year. Visitors included Nora Huffman and James Asa. Music provided by James Asa and Harley Larson.
School opens Monday September 3 with a morning session from nine to twelve. Tuesday September 4 is Children’s Day at the Kossuth County Fair and no school. classes resume Wednesday. Parents urged to equip students with books. invitation extended to rural school graduates to enroll in high school.
A county PTA sponsored health clinic will be held Tuesday September 4 in the Red Cross Room at Bryant School Algona. Four doctors and two nurses will conduct free 9 to 11 30 A M and 1 to 5 P M examinations for children ages one to five. Mothers with health questions urged to write Mrs W H Coffin Algona for appointments the first fifty applicants will be considered with future clinics planned and awards for greatest improvement.
A nationwide list from fifty one cities shows May 1984 actual average prices for staple foods. Milk 11c, butter 29c, round steak 27c, leg of lamb 27c, smoked ham 18c, eggs 19c per dozen, white bread 8c, flour 6c per lb, potatoes 2.7c per lb, corn No 2 tic, tomatoes No 2 10c.
Cheap 1930 Whippet car offered in Titonka. Inquiries phone 98. contact details brief and clear for interested buyers.
Geo G. Eden acquired the John Pauelson residence now occupied by Mr and Mrs T D Seitsema with possession set for September 26 They do not plan to move in this year but may next March The Eden family intends to repair paint and improve the home to make a fine retirement residence
Art Lester of Lakota notes the payment deadline for corn loans has been extended to January 1, 1935, marking a second extension. Local social items include visits by H C Ailts and Fern, Chester Lamoreux moving into the Graham property, Mae Larsen visiting Rosemary Bacon, and Gladys Meyer’s second birthday with several families as guests and a cake and ice cream celebration.
A full house witnessed the ordination of John A. Pannhuk from Wartburg Seminary. Rev. A Kilian preached in English and Rev. H W Schoenlein spoke German. Pannhuk, son of Mr and Mrs B S Pannhuk, will serve Hopkinton Iowa. He wed Ruth Janzig Aug 22 at Bridgewater S D.
A farmer east of town bought a quarter section of land in Bingham township last week and plans to move in March. The property is near the Bird home in the township.
The P. T. A. announces a book exchange with books received Saturday August 26 from 38 to 6 and 7 to 9. Books fumigated until Wednesday August 29, sale 3 to 6 and 7 to 9, evening pickup 9 to 10 for unsold items. Checks not accepted. each owner must price books. fumigation required. Exchange Committee.
Delegates from units across the state depart Monday for the state convention in Des Moines to be held Wednesday through Friday. Mr Lawrence Mousel attends the State Fair while Mrs Esther Askin Madelene Lamoreux Myrtle Lease travel with the group. A Wednesday August 29 music division program at Hol Zwiefel picnic grounds features Mayme Petersen’s resume including a visit to Arlington Cemetery in Washington DC. Games and lunch follow. Regular meeting set for Monday September 8 at the Legion Hall.
Kossuth County moves to certify corn hog contracts for the second payment due November 15 with 67 supervisors inspecting farms. Details required include hog sales and purchases since Dec 1 1933, litters, live births, deaths, and butchered hogs. Supervisors will verify corn acres and assist signers in gathering farm records before visits.
A list of names with dates and towns appears, including Mrs A Schram Jan 1 1936 Titonka Iowa Geo Onken Jan 1 1937 Fulsang Bros Sept 1 1935 Chicago IN Miller Nelson June 1 1935 Titonka Towa John Zwietel Apr 1 1936 Ames Towa H A Hansen Apr 1 1935 Rudd Iowa H W Roba Aug 1 1935 Lakota Iowa John D Isebrand Apr 1 1935 Titonka Iowa James McCauley Mar 1 19386 Jerry Breen July 1 1936 Waden Iowa Chas Buns Jan 1 1936 Torril Iowa
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