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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
1
Kossuth County bankers met at Algona to adopt a uniform service fee for customer papers. They note prior free assistance by bank officials and argue staff costs, forms, and operations justify charges of two to five dollars for deeds, income reports, and related services.
The Kossuth County Bankers Association adopted a uniform schedule of charges effective December 1, 1927 due to rising operating expenses. The document explains that services previously rendered gratis will now incur fees and lists the charges considered just and equitable.
Local items cover shopping notes at Hansen Store with dates and pumps, social visits among the Sheldahl Sartor Jacques families, a bridge party, and travel to Chicago. A serious eye injury to Henry Tiebrand’s daughter is reported, plus funeral details for Wm Day and farm notes on Ferdie Schram. A bank rate list and local sales plans are listed, with a public sale announced near Tiouka and Lakota power trouble shooter updates.
Rev. C. B. Mitchell of Armstrongs M E L church visited Emmetsburg joining Attorney Dan Kelley in recalling boyhood days. Mitchell is son of Bennst Mitchell pioneer Emmetsburg pastor who left the city 44 years ago. He has 28 years in the ministry and once worked briefly in newspapers at Renwick.
The Woman’s Home Missionary group led by Mrs. Kell and Mrs. Squires gathered at the Methodist Episcopal and Epworth League at the church. About thirty members joined in the Lord’s Supper last Wednesday, marking a significant event in local religious life as they strive to follow Christ and support Morning side College.
J J Gosgrove known as Johnnie, longtime cash verifier and leader at The First National Bank Titonka, visited Wesley friends on a Wednesday. He helped advance dairy development and played a key role in building Titonka’s creamery, earning a reputation for support of local farming.
A list of titles adds variety to the library shelves including Ranger Boys series books such as Rescue and Find the Hermit, adventures Over the Rockies, Air Mail topics, Cattle Ranch to College, Girl and Boy Scout themed works, Pixie titles, Outdoor Girls, Rosie Pepper, Beau Geste, and The Wine Press.
The fragment notes a single surviving hog from a herd of eighty, named Pred Kirchgatter, described as the heaviest hog in the country. It mentions a corn crop pig crib kept over Corwith Fuster from last year, implying an agricultural context or ownership details.
In Spencer, Judge Davisson reviews a bid for a new trial after a five year tenure of an auctioneer. The case raises concerns about conduct and potential legal consequences for the regional auctioneer involved.
Readers warned to be careful as the week ends with two working days remaining. The editor plans a La Verne visit and to dine on bread and milk unless a remittance is received from subscribers before the deadline.
The Domestic Science girls made curtains for the fourth grade room last week. Second six week tests completed before Thanksgiving. P T A meeting set for December 7 with a strong program confirmed. Declamatory selections proceed for a local contest. First basketball game scheduled for Wednesday. Miss Andrews starts regular music work. Report cards issued Friday. Girls Glee Club to sing at next P T A meeting. Attendance tallies show seniors averaging over two days absent, juniors about 1.5 days, freshmen 1.5 days. Several seniors noted absent. senior class to choose diploma covers. Junior class discussed banquet fund raising. a play possible. Mrs. Wolfe substituting for Miss Andrews. Various grade activities, birthdays, and class events noted, including independent student absences and several visitors. The youngest grades enjoy breakfast cereals and a Cream of Wheat promotion. The third grade held a Thanksgiving party. Raymond Bunting missed due to grandmother’s death. Fourth and fifth grades treated to birthday snacks. The Angelus film from Cream of Wheat promotion shown. Various pupils listed as never absent or tardy. primary room visits by staff noted.
Roaman residents petition Gentral States Electric to cut the 200 per Kw charge. Nearby towns pay 10c to 13c per Kw. If a town falls under a electric company, the usual exit is to wait for a new franchise and vote them out.
Miss Rose Geelan of Ruthven purchased the John Dolan 120 acre farm about eight miles west of the city at a cash price of $100 per acre. The property is fairly well improved and well cared for. Dolan had lived in Humboldt for years before returning to the farm.
William Day born November 12 1861 in Illinois died November 24 1937 at his Algona home from heart trouble. He moved to Newell Iowa at age ten and married Clara Frances Stanley September 29 1891 at Pocahontas. Survived by wife five children two sisters two brothers. Funeral from home Monday then Newell Cemetery conducted by G M Squires Titonka M E Church.
Edgar A. Guest laments the harm of gossip and urges controlling one’s tongue and avoiding ill tongues. Also noted are a card of thanks for sympathy after a tragedy and Dr. B. F. Adams purchasing the Chandler Ward 80 acre farm near Wesley for 160 dollars per acre.
Horace Murr awards a contract to Guy Hum for a fine residence at Woden. Farmer Marr, a near neighbor, plans to leave the farm in spring and establish his future home in Woden.
Left For Germany Sunday Harm Kettwick was bid farewell Friday at Frank Franzen’s home with about 60 friends. He departs Sunday night from Algona for an extended trip abroad. Clarence G. Turner elected Henry County agent. headquarters Mt Pleasant Iowa. Turner is son of D Turner and wife is the eldest daughter of John Zwiefel of Ames, long resident of Titonka. He will graduate from Iowa State College at Ames this spring. Mild winter forecast for Minnesota from Peter Gagron, a French trader with forty five years’ experience. Geese’ southward movement and beavers’ lack of storing suggest a mild winter. rabbits remain light brown.
A Chicopee group from the Methodist church drafted ten commandments for wives. Rules urge moderation in talking and gossip, support for husbands, and prioritizing home life over social duties. They advise restraint in quarrels and value patient praise of husbands.
The government begins a banking role with post offices handling savings deposits. Swea City Bancroft and Algona post offices start taking deposits this week. The piece suggests a broader view on government involvement, even joking about farming.
Julius Kunz and his wife visited Mason City on Wednesday. The caption notes his past quips about bringing his wife along, now fulfilled as she accompanies him, reflecting the usual dynamic of wife influence.
The State Bank of Hartland sues Farmers State Bank of Hartland for 100000 alleging slander and conspiracy to ruin them. Officials of Farmers State Bank allegedly circulated false stories harming the plaintiff's business. The suit cites multiple witnesses and detectives hired to gather evidence in Freeborn County.
Petar Lamp and associates of Mapleton purchased fourteen farms in Monona and Woodbury counties from the former holdings of C. L. Voss of Denison. Voss, linked to a past major bank failure, has since liquidated these assets.
Miss Elsie Cayler daughter of Mrs Eugene Cayler of Bancroft recently accepted a music education opportunity in South Dakota through a radio contact. She will live with Mrs John Foy of Aberdeen whose musical family will broadcast programs from there. Mrs Foy drove out and returned with Elsie on the same weekend.
The Luther League held a Sunday meeting with 20 members present and two new members joining. Christmas program practice starts next Saturday at 1 20, and all children wishing to participate in the Christmas Eve program should attend. Religious instruction is planned for next Saturday at 9 00. Almanacs for 1828 from the Jr Synod of Ohio are available through the Pastor. Thanksgiving was observed Thursday and Sunday. Contributions for Old Folks Homes and the Board of Aids were noted with some missing figures.
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