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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
2
Norval Jensen of St Anagar used a plane as an agricultural implement near Forest City last week to dust three potato rows belonging to Elmer Haase. About three rows were treated at a time, totaling 3,200 pounds distributed over 160 acres.
The Titonka Topic outlines subscription prices of 1.50 per year in Kossuth County and Titonka trade territory, 2.00 per year outside, 2.60 for Canada and foreign countries. It states county and Titonka trade territory papers are continuing yearly subscriptions unless canceled by subscribers or publisher. Other subscriptions may be discontinued one month after expiration unless renewed or extended by agreement.
The piece outlines how Americans view potential involvement in a European war, detailing a mobilization plan M Day, conscription systems, and a War Resources Administration with broad government control. It discusses the tension between democratic rights and wartime efficiency, and notes clerical reflections on grace amid a period of national preparation and religious notices for a local church.
The article contrasts Wilsonian ideals with dictatorial powers during war, warning that peace-time Congress might curb liberties yet could be swayed by emergency sentiment. It notes cautious business optimism and a perceived rightward shift among industrial leaders and public opinion.
Divine services Sunday in German at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:00. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday August 30. organizers Mrs M Fritz Mrs W Fritz and Mrs J Boskelman serve. No chair practice this Thursday. chair meets next week. Fruit butter note and sandwich spread guidance end.
The church parlor hosts a ladies aid meeting and a district conference presided by J. C. Butham. Morning worship at 9:30. Sunday School at 10:00. Potluck lunch served. All stewards trustees and society presidents urged to attend on August 31 and September 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services were held in Algona for 72 year old attorney S. E. McMahon who died at his home after a heart ailment. Born December 26 1867 in Butler county he studied at Cedar Falls college, taught in Livermore, graduated from Michigan law school in 1892 and practiced in Algona since 1894. His firm McMahon Sullivan Linnan evolved over decades with partners Sullivan Linnan, then McMahon Linnan, and later Linnan Lynch. The obituary notes his sudden death atop stairs and his long service to the community.
Obituary notes the death of a prominent Algona figure, long a city library supporter and Knights of Columbus member. He served as president of the Algona public library board, married Nannia Fraser in 1897, and left a widow, four children, six grandchildren, and siblings in New Orleans, Nebraska, Eagle Grove, and Minnesota. Also mentions a Oska Joose name-claim for a remodeled farm home Top O the Hill in Mahaska County, a 11 year dormant privilege costing a dollar.
Advertisement promotes Watkins Mineralized Hog Tonic claiming faster hog growth and higher prices. It promises savings on daily home goods and urges awaiting a sales call to learn about bargains on Watkins extracts spices cosmetics medicines soaps and cleansers.
Foltha Greenfield Ilo, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fohn Greenfield of Woden, married Sir Buffington Buffington, son of Mr and Mrs Roas Buffington of Doan, in a Tuesday ceremony August 22 at 2:00 pm in the Evangel iea church parsonage Manly. Rev Raecker officiated. Attendants were Mildred Greenfield and Allyn Brink. The bride wore a teal blue suit with matching accessories. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's parents’ home with pink and white decor and a three tier cake. They plan to live with the groom's parents near Doan.
In Victor Iowa Grace Decker Beulah Muesetter Ern Chittenden and Rhea Meyers, once close chums, reunited recently as four of the women presented twin pairs. Each woman now has twins, making a remarkable gathering of eight babies among old friends.
A thankful card from the family of our dear husband and father expresses heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. J. B. Keil and the children for their kindness, music, flowers, and support during the time of bereavement.
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