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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
2
The Titonka Topic lists subscription rates of 1.60 yearly in Kossuth County and Titonka territory 2.00 elsewhere and 2.50 for Canada and foreign. it notes continuous county subscriptions continue unless canceled and other subscriptions may be discontinued after expiration unless renewed or extended by arrangement.
Congress debates a $552 million weapon program with Army air planes, anti-aircraft guns, naval bases, and civilian pilot training as part of a broader push toward military expansion. Public opinion shows broad support while concerns grow about international entanglements and potential wars. Guam's status as a first class naval base sparks debate over defense limits and risks.
There is little change in business conditions, with activity fairly high and seasonal decline mild. A notable long term development is the rising interest in guaranteed annual income systems for workers. Armstrong Cork plans to experiment this year, joining others adopting the concept. Plans vary, some promise fixed work or fixed hours for the year, aiming to reduce seasonal layoffs. Although progress in America is gradual, guaranteed annual wages may become a major future trend.
Ruth Seaton Hicks leads third series of home agent training for home project leaders with eight townships reporting on Feeding the Sick and Cost of Adequate Meals. Prairie township tops with 44 attendees and 14 new homes reached. Irvington 23 in 3 meetings. Whittemore 3 follow ups on first lesson. Redyard 11 in 3 meetings. Sickness reduced meetings. Lincoln 9 at one follow up. eleven women in Sherman Township reached individually. County expect sharp gain beyond 600 homes. Upcoming trainings set for Ramsey Greenwood Bancroft February 7. Grant Eagle February 8. Fenton February 9. Buffalo German February 10.
Three follow-up Farm Bureau meetings for the lesson Methods of Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat were held in late January. Leaders included Mrs. G D Welhousen and Mrs. John Boekelman at Welhousen's on Jan 27, and Miss Louise Miller and Myre Calvin Sehnucker at Miller's the same day, with additional sessions noted in late January and February.
Mrs. Ruth Seaton Hicks announced township selections for the nutrition course exhibit program. Four townships will show phase one The Cost of Adequate Meals and phase two Methods of Cookery for Tender Cuts of Meat. Phase three Feeding the Sick features many townships, with phase four Modern Trends in Bread Making by additional townships. The German and Buffalo townships meet Feb 10 for their third session Feeding the Sick. The annual Achievement Day is May 2.
Marriage licenses issued in Kosuth county include Joseph P. Kriepe 22 Algona and Alice M. Forburger 17 Wesley Walter L. Menke 24 and Mary H. Rahe 22 Bancroft Leg H. Annis legal and Charolette Mason legal both of Mankato Irvin O Beck 21 and Jean E Bixler 18 Dickens Alfred J. R. Petersen 31 and Florence Li Woodhbeck 21 both of Fenton Charles D. Pinckney 22 and Evelyn M. Moran 19 both of Tracy Minn Ernest H Naefke legal Chardon and Bertha M. Hinz legal Luverne B Henry Dumstorff legal
Legal document names Regina B. Schiltz and another party from Bancroft as involved. The notice specifies terms and filings required by the court and directs actions or deadlines for the parties. No additional identifying details are provided in the fragment.
Valentines 1c and up at the Drug Store. Mr. and Mrs. O H B Miller visited the H M Harris home in Algona Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W L Patterson left Tuesday for a visit with her sister Mrs J Neill at Atlantic Iowa. Mr. and Mrs John Rode were Sunday visitors in the Conrad Schmidt home, and the Schmidts visited the Martin Brandt home in the evening. Many thousands of dollars in government crop coordination checks were distributed through the local bank Tuesday, exact amount not learned. The Barnett Brothers gave a free show Tuesday evening to local boys and girls basketball players in thanks for winning the Class A cup at the county tournament at Algona. The cup was on display at the theatre. J Gus Thaves, former editor of the Lakota Record and Burt Monitor, died Tuesday morning. Funeral at Burt Presbyterian church Thursday at 2 pm. Attendees at the Federal Land Bank Association annual meeting included Mr and Mrs Jay Budlong, Roy Budlong, Mr and Mrs Chris Brandt. Lunch served to a large crowd. Fayre of the bank spoke. Hogs are raised in every state. Rest is one of the best cures for a cold.
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