03 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
1
Letter from C. V. Pendergast describes an early January auto crash in which he and his wife were involved. Pendergast, 68, of Long Beach, was badly cut on the face and knee. vehicle damage listed at 250 dollars.
Oliver S. Reilly, Algona Chamber of Commerce secretary and Amateur Athletic Association leader, plans a fourteen-county North Iowa baseball league. Final plans arose at a state meeting in Algona on January 26. Also reported: local bank officers reelected, a funeral for H. M. Vinson in Algona, and county fair dates set for September 5-9.
Business men convene Friday at 1 PM at the Tyke Theatre to form a permanent organization and appoint officers. All professionals are urged to attend as plans for a new association and activities are discussed.
Notice to stockholders that the Titonia Telephone Company annual meeting will be held at C C F Hall on Saturday afternoon February 6 at two o'clock. Secret ary Mathilda Folk 5 6 7.
The Conservation Commission distributed 212,400 pounds of coarse fish to relief agencies and individuals as part of a carp removal effort. State buyers moved 779,000 pounds of carp and buffalo in the same period. A charity ball was set for January 21 at the Bryant School auditorium in Algona, sponsored by the Algona Kiwanis Club to raise funds for health necessities for underprivileged children. Dr. M. G. Bourne chairs the event with seven committees under him, plus an executive committee including Joe Bloom and R. J. Harrington among others.
John Holtzbauer attended the Minneapolis ice carnival Saturday and left with a Belmond friend Friday evening. They began the return at midnight Saturday as a blizzard approached, and near Mason City visibility dropped and roads grew hazardous.
In cooperation with local veterinarians a poultry meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 10 at 1 30 p m in the Titonka school gym. Farmers may bring ailing birds for post mortem demonstrations. Dr J M Wincinger of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry will assist the local veterinarian. The event aims to reduce losses from poultry diseases through proper management. Plan to attend and spread the word.
Mrs Bryan Asa entertained sixteen guests at a 600 party Monday evening for Bryan's birthday. Mr Tony Ventelcher and Leon drove to Waterloo Monday with a truck load of sheep. Mrs Marla Christensen received word of the death of J J Anderson of Clinton Iowa. Anderson was Christensen's brother in law. The Ross Buffingtons visited at Mrs Alice Buffington's home Friday evening. Adlena Martinek is improving and hopes to come home soon. Ralph Stoll learned his uncle John Shaw had died in Lincoln Illinois after five years of illness. Mr and Mrs Ralph Stoll hosted five couples at an aluminum supper Thursday evening. Schul er and Mrs Errington of Algony cooked and served the supper, then they played 600. The Leslie Bantleys were guests at the Clarence Christensen home Monday. Mrs GC H Christensen's uncle Jake Butler, visiting C H Christensen, and Eslle Bentleys and Alvin Anderson left for Creston Monday.
The Franzen family expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for assistance during weeks of illness and loss, signed by Mr and Mrs Herman Franzen and family.
John Pink and Robert Bolenus returned last week from a several week visit to Ceres California. They enjoyed a fine trip with no mishap and a splendid visit. Mr Pink saw former Titania folks now living in the west while most time was spent with his brother Bob and family.
Mrs Ben A Meyer conducted business in Algona over the weekend through Monday as she traveled there on Saturday and returned by Monday.
The U S Treasury says a new five cent coin will appear with Thomas Jefferson and Monticello on its faces. The current buffalo nickel ends a 25 year period when the design rotates, likely by February 21. Anticipation grows as designs are considered to prevent minting flaws.
Harold Breen and Willi Kennedy returned Wednesday from Los Angeles where they had gone in mid December seeking work. The trip lasted about six weeks. In California they met several former Titanica people and Harold visited his cousin, Andrew Cosgrove.
At the Monday evening Rotary Dinner the Algona Rotary Club hosted Bursa A. B. Klein of Vinton as the speaker. Two Marin Bureau members from different townships were invited, with Jay Budlong attending as the guest from Buffalo township.
In the past week four families completed business changes. Henry Radmaker added his interest in the Standard Oil Station to Carlyle Egesdal of Buffalo Center who took possession Monday. Dick B. Meyer bought Radmaker's school bus route and began the first trip Monday. Gordon Nelson sold his farm machinery and lease to Radmaker and will leave for Clear Lake to work in a creamery.
The Koasuth County Council of Christian Education held a meeting Mangay night January 31 at the Frank Geigel home. Plans were discussed for sponsoring garden texts, demonstrated parables and moral lectures for the near future. Members listed include J. G. Skow, Wesley, Mrs Ray Miller Titonka, Frank Ryerson Burt, Hardy Fritzmayer Luverne, Mrs Will Weisrod Fenton, Jake Frech Algona, Mrs Harry Stevens, Rey Doms Burt, Mrs Frank Geigel Algona. Pure drinking water in state parks noted. wells averaging about 250 feet deep. Gen A Meyer Standard Oil tank man ill with flu last week.
The Titonka Co-Operative Creamery held its regular annual meeting on Saturday. Officers elected: president Garret Welhousen, vice-president Chris Brandt, secretary Ernest Hansen, treasurer Wm. Boyken. Directors: Welhousen, Brandt, Henry H. Bruns, Bruno Stecker, M. D. Larson. Creamery manager Martin Bleich assisted by Henry L. Stecker. In 1937 the creamery bought 1,158,107 pounds of milk and 1,157,722 pounds of cream. butter produced totaled 424,068 pounds with sales of $146,177.21. A list of top creamery patrons scoring 93 or higher for quality is given, with names including Wm. Welhousen, Laurence Moege, Harm Wibben, Simon Smith, and others. Allene Martinek remains ill and has resigned her teaching post in Waterloo schools.
The Boya 4-H Club will meet at the Titonka Creamery on Monday February 7 at 8:00 p.m. Those interested in becoming members are invited to attend.
League standings show the Oilers, Honey Bees, and the Fearless Five fighting for first place with five others within reach at the close of the first half. Mrs Henry Ailte has been ill and confined to bed but is able to be up part of the time now.
Wm Cosgrove county supervisor left Wednesday for Peoria Illinois as a guest of the caterpillar tractors firm alongside other supervisors. He planned to be away several days. The week’s Topic carries an election notice for Mrs B J McAvoy seeking a second term as Clerk of the District Court. She was appointed after her husband EBJ McAvoy’s death, completed the unexpired term, and won election two years ago.
Marriage licenses issued in the past week include Kenneth Cawan 24 and Anna Dokken 18 both of Algona Conrad Schlenger 23 and Marie Alborn 18 both of Britt Larmon Hattle 46 Titonka and Leola Godden 32 of Burt William Trenary 26 Bancroft and mid Virginia Alvey 25 Tell City Indiana Sylvester Louis Karl 22 and Bernica Singel 19 both of Mankato Minn Raymond L Hogan 31 and Elizabeth L Keane 20 both of Whittemore Louis Schumacher 20 and Geradine Sheppard 18 both of Whittemore.
Pearl Beenken of Paarl is ill with scarlet fever at home. The Beenken family is under quarantine. Harold Beenken, who stayed at the home to help, has returned to the Sonnenberg residence for the weekend while Pearl May recovers.
J. G. Hamilton, who just built a new hatchery in Titonka, has purchased the largest Smith incubator to install soon. He plans a formal opening of his Titania business in the near future.
A work meeting at Mrs. Miller Nele's home on Friday afternoon saw women sew garments and cut carpet rags. The Legion and Auxiliary held a joint monthly meeting Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Peterson's home with substantial business, a social hour, and lunch. Members are urged to donate food for a shower, with gifts left at Denton Drug Store through Saturday night.
The W H Potter homestead a 160 acre farm near Luverne Vernon township last sold to Glen Brock of near Renwick for 95 dollars per acre. Potter bought it in 1868 from the government when price was 1 50 per acre and the deed dated 80 years ago in President James Buchanan’s name. The Potters were early settlers with eleven children eight daughters and three sons all living except two who died young.
Bad weather led to no services at the Reformed church last Sunday. Sunday School is at 9 30 and English service at 10 30. Mr and Mrs Ben U Meyer Marjory and Mr Henry Meyer spent Sunday evening with Mrs Marie Rathor.
District Court items report Leonard J Peterson of Algona given five years on grand larceny after stealing six cattle from his father and selling them for about 400 dollars in St Paul. Delbert Bosnaugh and Dan Taylor of Algona face up to ten years in Port Madison on statutory charges after pleading guilty. Herbert W Zimmerman of St Louis bound over to Kossuth grand jury on forgery under 1000 dollars bond. Jefferson Parish? JP A Dawson court sentences include 80 days for Emil Berger for threatening to commit a public offense, suspended on good behavior. Prosper Fridara’s larceny case dismissed. Albert Davis and Dore Frach of Algona plead guilty to petty larceny for stealing coal from railroad yards. fined. Two divorce decrees signed: Jessie Rentz from Burt and Lottie Crouch from Clarence Crouch, both with custody of children. Petit jury reports announce auto collision suit John L Campbell vs Ed Wilson seeking 16000 damages. New case filed: C A Evans vs Newell Hardware Co for money damages. Estate matters include probate filings for John Markgraf and Cyrug His Blossom, and guardianship for George Miller. Estate probate filings for George L Carroll.
A study on highway conditions finds 75 percent of accidents on dry roads, 5 percent in clear weather, and or vehicles in 1995 were in good condition. The piece urges brakes, lights, and regular vehicle checks, stressing the driver’s own condition as crucial.
Sunday School at 10 90 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Epworth League at 7 80 p m Choir practice Thursday at Stewart home Doan Morning Worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m Ladies Aid at Mrs Rudolph Larson home Thursday afternoon Mrs Obe Hott gestating
The Lutheran church schedules Sunday School at 1:00 p m and an 8:00 p m church service with the sermon conducted in German. The notice emphasizes the language service for attendees.
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