09 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
1
Lindbergh turned thirty one last Saturday as the nation ponders his rise from ordinary life to global scrutiny. Despite the kidnaping of his child a year earlier, he has endured with dignity. He remains a beloved public figure and symbol of American manhood.
Henry Wallace urges farmers to back three measures for monetary reform including Honest Dollar, allotment plan, and federal refinancing. He argues inflation supporters press bills in Congress while the Goldsborough bill lingers in the Senate banking committee. The Farm view emphasizes reducing gold in the dollar, pushing for all three measures despite opposition.
The record lists 29 000 automobile deaths in 1932 as a fatal figure. Comparisons span the Titanic, Palm Beach hurricane, Knickerbocker Theater, San Francisco earthquake, Battleship Marne, Shenandoah, Ohio State penitentiary fire, with a warning that the Federal Farm Board’s half billion revolving fund for agriculture largely failed to stabilize prices.
The article reports 1930 31 Iowa consolidated schools cost data from the State Department of Instruction. It analyzes per pupil general fund and teacher salaries by town size, noting that in towns over and under 500 population 75 percent spend more per pupil, with our class near the 25th percentile. It also mentions a real estate sale, a bill on mileage, a student ill, and a cold week affecting events.
Mr and Mrs Milton Pendergast were honored guests at a wedding party hosted at the M B Craven home with bridge games and gifts including a wedding map. Notable attendees included Dr H I Torgersen Carl Callies and John Bletch Bets on high and low scores sparked by Mrs Carl Callies and Miss Florence Bacon. Additional socials feature Miss Jean Frenchs birthday dinner and a skating party hosted by Bobby Pink with a large guest list and post event refreshments.
Mrs. Carl Callies led the high score, followed by Mrs. Earl Stott and Mrs. Jay Bud Long. Guest Ethel Bennet of Los Angeles attended, adding interest to the gathering.
Tonka tops in three wins over two nights, beating Fenton 26 to 7 and 36 to 28 on home floor while Friday’s Lakota game looms. Friday night Lakota at home against Tonka, expected large crowd. Also lists 1945 names across professions and places in Titonica and Buffalo Township.
The fourth and third grade notes celebrate birthdays, spelling achievements, and class activities. Pupils Jim Blakely Vivian Brott and Jimmie Blakely hosted treats and skating party invites. Students earn 100 percent in spelling, with a long list of names on the dental honor roll. Teachers Mrs Pink and Mrs Wolfe visited, while February weather charts and penmanship work advance.
We earned 36c for a birthday treat and bought a room bat with the money. Marian Krantz had a birthday party last Tuesday with home made ice cream and a fancy cake. Guests included Mrs Hoon, Mary, Jack, Mrs Dunmire, Catherine Gay, and Mrs Krantz. Phyllis and Ernestine visits noted. Eskimo sand table completed.
The Better Homes in America contest emphasizes repairing old houses and encouraging remodeling. Families can perform many improvements in their free time, and unemployed labor can contribute to larger, more ambitious projects. The 1933 campaign aims to render thousands more homes more convenient and livable.
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