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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
5
Iowa health officials warn that 35 to 50 percent of pneumonia deaths in 1944 will occur in January through March, the disease's most dangerous season. They cite past years with 35 to 48 percent of annual deaths in the first quarter and urge strict precautions, early treatment, and avoidance of respiratory infections.
Iowa State agronomists report about 24 percent of Iowa corn acres profitably respond to commercial fertilizer. Average yields rose 8.7 bushels per acre in 49 eastern Iowa tests with 100 pounds of fertilizer attached. Unfertilized plots averaged 68 bushels to fertilized 76.7. Farmers urged to order planter attachments early for 1944 food production amid limited fertilizer supplies.
Nine district 4-H club short courses will replace the statewide short course at Iowa State College. District events will run in January to reduce housing and dining needs. Ten districts will host two day events in Nevada Chariton Fairfield Cedar Rapids Oelwein Mason City Spencer Denison and Red Oak. Eligible attendees include five county officers and other official delegates, local leaders, and county extension directors.
John DeWaard died Friday night in a Mason City hospital after a sudden illness that began Thursday. Survived by his wife, five sons Adrian Manus Gerret Jacob Henry, and two daughters Elsie Miller and Serena, all of Woden. Funeral held Tuesday December 28 at 1 p m at the DeWaard home with services at the Christian Reformed Church conducted by Rev. Plesher. Burial in the Christian Reformed cemetery.
Shortages of bone meal drive farmers to seek an alternative swine mineral mix. Iowa State College expert Culbertson recommends defluorinated or acid phosphate with low fluorine, ground limestone, salt, and iron oxide as the base formula. Hog mineral amounts vary with protein supplements and feeding method.
Light, temperature and humidity affect bloom quality in house plants. High humidity promotes luxuriant growth and better blooms. Horticulturist L A Grove recommends placing flowering plants on wet sand with trays holding water to keep sand moist, raising humidity. Dried peas and beans rate high as filling and nourishing foods, closely matching meat and dairy as body builders.
Wartime clothes reserves tucked away in closets can be brought out as home makers adapt slightly worn or out of style garments. Sorting, cleaning, and basic alterations like yokes, bindings, or new patterns can revitalize dresses. More worn pieces may become child dresses or jumpers, with careful pattern choices and simple additions to conceal worn areas.
Funeral services for Alice Marie Flom were held at the Congregational church in Wesley with Rev. OQ. M. Johnson presiding. Born in Telemarken Norway on March 26 1864 she immigrated at 19 with her parents and settled north of Wesley. She lived with her brother Ole K Flom and cared for their parents before later residing with Knud Flom in Waterville Minnesota. Survived by two brothers Ole K Flom of Wesley and Knud Flom of Waterville and one sister Mrs Henry Finnemark of Wesley. Pallbearers Carl Starquist Julius Hanson Peter Seeberg Guy Dimond Oscar Johnson Lester Larson. Burial Evergreen cemetery.
The list details 27 men enlisting for army examination at Camp Dodge on December 28, with many marked as volunteers. Induction will follow if they pass. Names include V-Gelsking Ervin, V-Holm Harry, V-Norte Floyd, and others from Algona, Spencer, Burt, Fenton, and surrounding areas, some transferred for delivery to induction or to designated cities.
In a message from Tarawa, Sgt Dean Hislinger of the U S Marines reports he came safely through the battles on Tarawa and the Gilbert Islands. He also took part in the early fights on Guadalcanal and Tulagi last August and spent several months in New Hebrides.
Titanica Churches Good Hope and Alfred C. Mardoff announce New Year services with Holy Communion on Jan 2 and 4 worship, plus January 5 congregational meetings. Doan Ramsey Reformed, Methodist, and Luther League events list morning worship, Sunday School, choir rehearsals, and Christmas offerings amid season greetings and Bible study.
Rev. Wm Plant, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran, invites worshipers to New Year Eve services on Friday at 8:00 p m located four miles east and one mile north of Titenka. The Ladies League is invited to the watch services at First Lutheran Church in Britt with congregants asked to gather at the church and depart together.
The editor of the Topic issues a formal apology to service men named in news items, noting that ranks and decorations are often omitted. It explains the use of first names and acknowledges feelings about proper titles and promotions.
Titanica Grocery Stores will be closed all day New Year’s Day Saturday January 1. Post Office hours on New Year’s Day match Christmas with one mall window open until 10 o’clock then closed. No rural delivery.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a work meeting at the home of Misses Nellie and Julia Nelson on Friday December 31. The meeting, postponed from last week, seeks full attendance and will include Red Cross and Carpet Rag sewing with Carpet Rags destined for the Veterans Hospital.
Des Moines Register special correspondent Gammack profiles Sgt. Henry D. Harms of Titonka Iowa known as Hank. The piece notes his service since early draft days, his popularity with his company, and his Purple Heart and other decorations earned months ago.
Towa Falls Monday marks the 44th anniversary of the Metropolitan theater opening in Towa Falls. EK Ellsworth has managed the venue since its 1899 completion when it was the finest in town. The opening night featured The Carpetbagger with Tim Murphy, and later years saw many stage stars before movie screenings became the staple at this enduring picture house.
Pfc William J Mayland sends flowers and verse from overseas to the Henry Schmidt family for Christmas. Algona funeral notices note John D Magnusson 90 died Christmas Day at Kossuth hospital with services Monday at 2 30 PM Presbyterian Church Riverview Cemetery burial. English services January 2 5 January events Luther League council congregational meeting January 4 5 includes Ladies Aid Thursday.
John Golbuff of Forest City, who once canvassed for aluminumware here, has entered the U S service in an interpreter role. A native of Russia, he came to America as a boy, grew up in Garner and Hayfield, and studied at Waldorf College before graduating from a Sioux City college. He favors the draft system and says his education and language skills fit him for his new assignment.
Pfc. George Dayle Higgins, son of Mr and Mrs George Higgins of Titanka, graduated from Gulfport Field Miss big Army Air Forces Technical Training school for airplane mechanics. He completed 112 days of instruction and spent eight days in the Guadalcanal field test area living in a pup tent to apply his training under combat conditions.
A letter from Rev. M. A. Schulz, former Good Hope Lutheran pastor now in Stewart Minnesota, expresses warm hometown sentiment for Titonka. He states the Topic subscription will continue, sends Christmas wishes, and notes Titonka and its community feel like home to him.
Mr and Mrs Wm Hauptly marked their 20th wedding anniversary on December 19 with a pleasant surprise lunch from guests. Attendees included Bilmer Hauptly Betty Ann Barbara Jane Fritz Eden Donald Alvin Shirley Jean WHl Eden Lawrence Fox Otto Fox Jake Lolling Bertha Hauptly John Crone Dean Albert Koch Harl Eden and Roge Mary Nylander and Frank Hauptly. A money gift was received.
In Forest City the new OPA office appoints W. McKin to lead duties succeeding Milk Wheeler, who has joined the army. The move marks a shift in local leadership as wartime manpower strains continue to shape agency staffing.
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