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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
1
The General Assembly begins a special session amid confusion over pay rules and duties. Members face compensation limits and possible staff changes while debates on session length and duties unfold. A related Corwith notice targets alleged poaching from neighbors' reserves, prompting street conversations.
The Woden girls defeated Hayfield 19 to 6 on Thanksgiving afternoon. Woden lineup featured Ostella Ludeking Gertrude Lawer Genevieve Lawer, Berniece Cunningham Margaret Dean Kathryn Satboldt. The team played well and plans a rematch soon.
Woden residents note visits and dinners during Thanksgiving week. Families from Leland, Titonka, Garner, Crystal Lake, Manly, and Swen City join local gatherings. Merger of social events includes prayers, shopping trips, and a large crowd at Legion programs. A Hanson farm news item and Farm Bureau meeting announce future community activities.
The marriage of Gordon Hansen and Mabel McElroy occurred Wednesday night at 10 p.m. officiated by Rev. Bovey. Attended by Piercay Relbsamen and Grace Dickinson, the couple will reside on the Gross farm March 1 awaiting housekeeping. The bride teaches at Albion, the groom a young farmer, both well regarded.
An account traces the origins of Thanksgiving in New England from Puritan and Pilgrim practices to the 1621 Plymouth harvest. It notes early celebrations aboard the Mayflower term and Massasoit interaction, recreations, and the 1680 Boston public Thanksgiving marking gratitude for ships bringing food and sturdy provisions.
A national survey by the National Association of Real Estate Boards finds deflation in farm land values ending and a renewed market emerge across the United States and Canada. Prices are described as lower than in years past, with hopeful investors set to realize good yields and potential profits as Eastern Kansas, parts of Iowa and Nebraska, Illinois and North Carolina show rising activity while the East remains slower.
Recap of events from two decades past across Kossuth and surrounding areas. Mentions arrivals, marriages, births, elopements, political shifts, lawsuits, and local business activity including bankers, lawyers, and editors. Notable items include marriages, farm yields, county growth, courthouse decisions, and regional milestones.
Special speakers will attend the annual Daily Show with a 20 lb butter scoring contest inviting Hach creamery to participate. A cow judging contest opens at 1 pm for farm boys and girls, with prizes for top buttermaker and highest dairy score. Titania Calf Club invites members to inspect calves. Ferguson of the Iowa State Dairy Association attends both days.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. Newville. Mrs. Heifner leads the lesson. Dean Aid Bazaar and supper Friday night invites all. Thanksgiving services drew strong attendance, and next Sunday services are planned. Titonka Ladies Aid Bazaar and supper Friday night December 14 features a fish pond and candy booth. Donations for the fish pond are welcome. Ald members should bring bazaar items to Mrs. Kulp and Mrs. R. L. Lamoreux before the date.
A list of ladies and dates appears with Mary Ball on November 24 and other names tied to December and January events. Additional entries include Clara Bruns December 1 and Roma Budlong December 22 with further dates through March for Mayme Wentar and Inez Wolfe.
The library adds titles including The Three Musketeers Red Rock Land of Tomorrow Sonny Captain Courageous Grimm's Fairy Tales Heidi to seven day loan status due to high audio demand. Later they will join the fourteen day list to broaden access and avoid misunderstandings.
A list of subscribers who have paid their subscriptions in advance since two weeks ago. Names include Ron Isebrand in Woden, BH Kline in Lakota Park, Farm Reed in Burt, George Higging in Titonka, Tolnge in Bancroft, Thos Forberger in Wasley, Lawrence Hannen in Iowa City, J W Cooper in Hilledale, HW Copper in Titonka, Joe Kramer in Tonka, Harm Jutting in Buffalo Center, You Jenks in Ledyard, and others with addresses across Iowa.
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