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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
5
School activities recap across grades THS and TIHIS detail Christmas plans and vacation, with notices of the Inter-Collegiate Press conference, fundraising campaigns, and a schoolhouse program titled Christmas In Old England. Sport results show Leland games, upcoming Grant match, and student projects on Christmas decor and geography.
The Father and Son banquet at the Methodist church last Wednesday evening drew a large crowd. Ladies served luncheon while the Miller orchestra, led by Mrs Ray Miller and featuring Harold Lloyd and Glen, provided music. Master of ceremonies Gartner announced a debate arguing that a father is more valuable than a son, with Harold Caskey Edward Boyken and Harold Giartner for the affirmative and A Hoon Frank Clark and H I Torgersen for the negative. Rev Hall, the Garner Methodist pastor, delivered the address.
L E Krantz writes of his December trip from Waterloo through Ames Carroll and Shenandoah to Nebraska. He notes white faced cattle in Iowa and Nebraska corn, two thirds of Iowa corn still in fields, and good wheat in Kansas Oklahoma. He describes a sleet storm near Amarillo causing broken poles and downed lines, ruined shade trees, and cattle losses due to pneumonia. He mentions 86 degrees in Long Beach on December 7 and a nail picked up at Grant New Mexico with one flat tire.
Miss Mollie Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carson Simpson and Kenneth Donovan son of Mr and Mrs Wuallaegs Donovan were married at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in Britt by Rev O M Johnson. The bride wore royal blue velvet street length dress and was attended by cousin Jean Johnson in a blue gown. Louis Simpson attended the groom. They left for a wedding trip to Ottumwa and will reside on the groom's father's farm northeast of Wesley.
Students colored desert scene pictures on wrapping paper using colored chalk. The class will finish its unit on Nomads of the Desert this week.
The Kossuth county draft board continues processing classifications and issuing notices for physical examinations. Gerald Murray of Algona, classified 1-A after passing his exam, is ordered to Mason City then Des Moines for field artillery training. With 29 men to be drafted by January 2 and twelve already 1-A, officials anticipate drafting most remaining volunteers and those medically cleared.
About fifty buttermakers and their wives from Kossuth Palo Alto Humboldt Pocahontas and nearby counties gathered at the Algona Legion hall for the Town Creamery Operators Association meeting. P C Kramer Emmetsburg and Russell Weaver Tom Warner Mason City led events. Judging included 08 tabs of butter with top scores of 95 by Harold Hunt J F Barnes and L J Biden. Educational contests awarded Kern Wierich Whittemore first in men and four tied for fourth Martin Ble ich among them. A sour cream apple pie with butter crust contest was held at the Algona creamery manager Mads Christiansen’s home. A postdinner program followed with a note on Christmas trees near fireplaces.
The Titania Post Office opens Christmas morning until 10 o clock then closes for the day. Morning mail arrives but there will be no afternoon mail.
The first in a series of dairy meetings was held Tuesday at the Algona Legion Hall with the Algona Cooperative Creamery serving lunch, and Wednesday at Swea City Legion Hall where the Swea City Viking Club assisted. Arthur Porter, dairy extension specialist from Iowa State College, spoke on the 1941 dairy outlook, production versus profit, feeds, and feeding of dairy cows. All interested dairying residents are urged to attend the remaining three meetings to be announced.
All homes in Titanka are eligible for a holiday lighting contest. No entry form is required. decorate and let judges view every home. Three lamps donated by Interstate Power Co. will be awarded to the top three sights as chosen by judges, with results published in the Topic.
A strong snowstorm hit Sunday and Monday bringing six to eight inches of snow in the area. Winds eased by afternoon, allowing shoveling of drifts as temperatures stayed above zero. The storm was the first meaningful snowfall since Armistice Day, though less severe overall.
Mrs. BE Deardorff of Winterset hurried to recover funds after accidentally burning $300 in paper money. She expects to save all but about $45 as nearly all notes can be salvaged. Winterset residents who had cashed checks are helping by writing new ones.
Be H. Bump of Grinnell marks December 7 with two milestones birthday and wedding anniversary. This year he reached 87 years old and his 63rd wedding anniversary.
Two truck drivers Max Currie and John Fr. Artkotten collided on a highway near Red Oak scattering two hundred bushels of shelled corn. The incident stalled traffic and prompted cleanup crews to clear the roadway.
Move Milne and Dysart recently sold two walnut trees for 80 and 100 dollars respectively. The sale reflects modest local timber activity and highlights the exchange of two identified trees between neighboring parties.
Judge JF C Davidson set the first jury case for January 27 at the next term. A M Scarlow sues in district court. Leota Bowman and Fred Beerman receive divorce decrees for cruel treatment and desertion. several foreclosure, judgment, and probate filings appear. justice court cases include larceny, DWI, intoxication, and reckless driving with fines and bonds set. guardianship of Forrest W Bassett appointed in probate.
A. I. Anderson of Iowa State College warns swine owners that salt must be fed in steady, limited amounts to prevent poisoning. Hogs crave salt after deprivation, and brine from wet feed can trigger harmful intake. Use a dry, elevated feeder so salt remains dry and accessible in small amounts.
Harvey Carter of Clarksville and Jack Brierly of Waverly were swept into the Shell Rock River when a mile-long slab of ice crushed their boat. Local rescuers searched the water for both men and the third unnamed occupant.
Allen Kline vice president of the Town Farm Bureau Federation spoke at Bancroft Catholic church to kick off Kossuth county Farm Bureau membership drive. A noon dinner followed and a checkup meeting and dinner are planned Friday December 20 at the Algona hotel. The county aims for 700 memberships this year.
Weekly licenses show Glenn M. Hrickson 26 and Gladys KE Syverson 24 of St Peter Minnesota. Raymond La Mont 28 and Florence Schwab 21 of Mason City. H Lawrence Walsh 21 Davenport and Marina Deitering 21 Bancroft. Oscar I B Schmiedel and Grace L Pepper both of Mankato Minnesota.
The Boughton Swan Inc dissolved as Kenneth W Swan assumes sole ownership of the Swan Furniture Store and Funeral Home in Titonka. Mr Boughton retires from Titonka and will continue his undertaking business in Britt. Swan, a licensed embalmer, married local, seen as a substantial community figure.
Rev W L Patterson leads Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 with Epworth League at 7:00 p m The annual Christmas program is Tuesday at 7 30 p m including tree decorations and treats Final practice Monday at 2 30 p m Please bring Christmas envelopes for World Service and Benevolences Doan Morning Worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Christmas program Monday 7 30 p m Includes tree and treats World Service Benevolences Candle Light Service Tuesday at 10 30 p m Attendees bring a candle Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Thursday at Mrs Maud Brinks home
The program features an opening song, congregational responses, and Scripture read by Rev. Patterson. Participants include Dorothy Jean Dun mire, Donna Krominga, Muriel Schutter, Edith Krall, Colleen Rippentrop, Ruth Phelps, Keith Bruns, and others. A junior and senior choir performs carols with soloists Lloyd Miller and a cornet piece by Delores Isebrand.
Santa Claus arrives Saturday at 1 30 pm on Main Street with treats for all children and a free Tyke Theatre show later. Titonka business leaders urge every child to attend as the town sparkles for the holiday season and stores offer Christmas goods.
Mrs Emma J Heifner broke her hip in a morning fall while rising from bed and walking to the kitchen. Known as Grand Ma Heifner she had been in ill health and was cared for by nurse Miss Fulsher from Mason City during her final illness.
A Lions Club committee including May Krantz George Bonacker and Dr Ball awaits weather to flood a plot behind Clifford Krantz’s home for an ice skating rink. Interstate Power Co will provide lights and the Krants plowed a furrow last fall. The project aims to offer a skating venue for children during Christmas vacation.
Jack Laskewick of Mason City paid a $50 fine in Northwood Mayor Wy. Niklove's court for failing to observe a stop sign. A patrolman found a smoking gun and a dead pheasant in the car, leading to charges of carrying an assembled gun and illegal possession of a pheasant.
In Glenwood, Bullets Al Mumea dug up 87 large loaded cartridges in his yard. Markings indicate they were manufactured October 10, 1879. Local authorities likely examine the objects as historical or relic cartridges.
Falig Galen Quam, 3, of near Gordonsville, fell 19 feet from a hay mow and sustained only minor bruises and a shaking up.
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