Titonka Topic subscription rates and policies
The Titonka Topic lists subscription prices of 1.56 per year in advance within Kossuth County and Titonka territory, 2.00 outside, and 2.50 for Canada and foreign countries. It notes all county and Titonka area papers are continuing yearly unless canceled, with other subscriptions ending one month after expiration unless renewal arrangements are made.
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Titonka
Iowa
Kossuth County
Koosuth County
Canada
Economic High Lights on Philippine Independence Debate
The article surveys shifting Filipino sentiment toward independence, noting a 45,000 to 1,350,000 vote split over the Tydings-McDuffie Act, and discusses economic fears. It warns independence could trigger tariff shocks, rising island prices, and need for economic restructuring while Japan seeks strategic footholds near the Philippines. The piece cites U S Army and Navy views favoring continued bases and potential act modification amid growing dissension.
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Philippines
Congress
Islands
Newsweek
U. S
Itis
Philippine
Japan
Nippon
Son of Haivan
Far
Tydings-McDuffle
Mine warfare dominates early WWI shipping losses
Military observers note mine and submarine tactics as the era's most effective warfare tools. Air dropped mines and magnetic claims are debated, with experts discounting a magnetic attraction device and suggesting widespread minefields. Clearing sea lanes postwar remains an unanswered problem.
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Seaa
Catholic Daughters Initiate Members at Wesley Meeting
The Catholic Daughters of America held initiation during the Wesley meeting on Wednesday night. A covered dish luncheon followed at 6 30 with the ceremonies. New members include Miss Marjorie Dolan Florence Burke Madam Louis Wingert Delbert Benton and Ji L Studer. The annual Christmas party is planned for Thursday December 21.
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Whsley
Catholic Daughters of America
Marjorie Dolan
Florence Burke
Masdamey Louis Wingert
Delbert Benton
Ji. L. Studer
Santa Claus Visits Woden with Candy Bags
Santa Claus toured Woden last Saturday delivering candy to children and shut-ins despite mild weather, riding in a car and greeting locals. In Carroll, officer Lloyd Owen shot a fleeing shoplifter, killing Arthur Boyd of Davenport, who had a criminal record including intoxication and grand larceny.
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Santa Claus
Woden
Santa
Lloyd Owen
Carroll
Owen
Fred
Arthur Boyd
Davenport
American Legion and Auxiliary December Meeting Notes
December Legion and Auxiliary meeting at Carryla Bonacker home with nine members. Education chair Mary Sartor reported school visits during Education Week, flag education and war orphans project discussed. Rose Bonacker reported full department quota of 36 members, gifts sent to veterans hospital gift shop, and welfare gifts for a designated child. January meeting set for first Tuesday. illness of Gold Star Mother Jennie Breen noted. Santa visit planned for December 23 with community service teams.
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Carryla Bonacker
Mary Sartor
Garter
Carrie Bonacker
Rose Bonacker
Department Nf
Eva Peterson Raporte
Veterans Hospital
Cléo Nelson
Pearl Ricklets
George D
Jennie Breen
Len
Wea
Mra. Breen
Irene Peterson
Christmas Message At Immanuel Lutheran
Pastor Kilian emphasizes the meaning of Christmas beyond glitter and gifts. He urges faith in the birth of Jesus and announces English services on December 24 at 10 30 a.m. Sunday school at 9 30. The children’s program practice is Saturday at 10 00 and the Christmas Eve program is at 7 00.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Adolph Kilian
Titonia
Christ
Jesus
Christ the
Lord
Ramsey Reformed Christmas Services and Programs
Rev Oilvix Schnucker leads Ramsey Reformed with German and English worships at 10:30 and 10:80 A.M. Christmas Eve offerings aid student relief. Christmas Day service at 10:00 A.M. English worship, offering for orphans. German service features old time carols. copies provided for pews. Visitors invited to sing carols.
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Ramsey Reformed
Oilvix Schnucker
John Tapper
Central College
Christmas program and church notices at local Methodist church
Sunday school at 10 with worship at 11 led by Rev W L Patterson and district superintendent Rev J C Ruthman. No Epworth League. Christmas program at 7 30 Sunday night and a Saturday 8 o'clock Christmas Cantata The Christmas Babe. Ladies aid meets Thursday December 21 at Mrs Hansen’s. No services Sunday due to pastor’s hospital observation in Rochester. Best wishes for Christmas and New Year from Titanica and oan churches.
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Methodist Episcopal
W. L. Patterson
J. ¢. Ruthman
Algona
Epworth League
TOAN
Ladies Aid
Peter Hansen
Rochester
Patterson
Titanica
Oan
German Valley School News Christmas Program Set for Thursday
Miss Myrtle Windy veacher notes students preparing a Christmas program, to be held Thursday evening December 21 at 7 40. After the program, lunches will be sold. Sixth grader Varnon Schutter had an appendix operation Tuesday but is recovering well. All are invited to attend.
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Myrtle Windy Veacher
Varnon Schutter
Little Jean Canger Objects To Lost Dime Medical Ordeal
Little Jean Canger of Ida Grove swallowed a dime, prompting the family physician to employ several instruments over a long period to remove the coin. Undeterred, Joan later went to a show, continuing her day.
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Jean Canger
Ida Grover
Joan
Mrs Sabina Rike 82 Passes at Home in Titonka
Mrs Sabina Christina Rike born Walz died after brief illness at 82. She married Theodore Rike in 1878, living in Titonka after moving from Iowa. Survived by six children, ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. funeral held at Good Hope Lutheran with Rev. Sehtle officiating.
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Sabina Rike
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Infamcy
Iowa
Titonka
Edw. Rike
Lu Rike
Arnolds Park
Towa
Lillie Bunkotske
Burt
Theodore Rika
Bia
Stenzel
Titonke
Bancroft Store Robbed and Auto Stolen Near Bancroft
In Bancroft a department store robbery was foiled by clerk George Wohnke after thieves entered via a basement window. The robbers fled with little loot while Mack Dudaing’s car was stolen the same night and later found near Boxholm. A stolen Hamp ton bank vehicle was recovered near Bancroft, found abandoned with burned bearings.
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Bancroft
George Wohnke
Kennedy Bros
Wiehnkse
Mack Dudaing
Boxholm
Fort Dodge
Kossuth
Hampton Bank
Republican Women Meet in Woden December Chapter
The Republican Women's Club of the Woden unit held its December meeting at Mrs Luther Larson's home. Mrs Larson named committees including membership led by Mrs Walter Dirksen and program led by Mrs W Goslin. Next gathering is set for January at Mrs Ted Bode's home.
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Woden
Republican Woman’s Club
Luther Larson
Larson
Walter Dirksen
W. Goslin
Dale Rittenhouse
Ted Bode
Ray Valley
Martin Smith
Another Kossuth Boy Joins U S Air Corps
Algona resident Donald Thompson, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Tad Thompson, leaves for San Diego to enlist in the United States Air Corps for aerial engineering training. He will undertake a three year program.
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Algona
United States Air Cops
Donald Thompson
Tad Thompson
San Diego
California
Violet Simpson Weds Lloyd Gerber in Britt Ceremony
Violet Simpson daughter of Mira Caraon Simpson wed Lloyd Gerber son of Mr. and Mrs. David Gerber at the Britt parsonage Friday morning December 16. Rev Olaf Johnson officiated the single ring ceremony with Miss Molly Simpson and Louis Simpson as attendants.
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Whsley
Mise
Violet Simpson
Mira
Caraon Simpson
Lloyd Gerber
David Gerber
Britt
O'Stock
Britt Parsonage
Olaf Johnson
Molly Simpson
Louis Simpson
Local couple wed and plan farm home near Irvington
The reception was held at the bride’s parents’ home. The newlyweds departed for a wedding trip to Chicago and will reside on a farm near Irvington upon their return.
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Chicago
Firvington
Man Dies After Sawmill Accident Near Norwood
Jens Cook of near Norwood fell into a circular saw and sustained injuries that led to his death while being transported to Osceola Hospital.
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Jens Cook
Norwood
Osceola
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