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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
2
A mix of editorial meditation on government service reform and U.S. foreign trade trends contrasts career civil service debates with a glimpse of a wartime era shift. It cites U.S. News data on 1938 foreign demand and notes a rising need for armament materials while peaceful goods demand wanes. Local notes cover community events in Woden with 4 H club plans and meeting summaries.
The Titonka Topic lists subscription prices of 1.50 per year in advance for Kossuth County and Titonka territory, 2.00 per year outside, and 2.50 per year for Canada and foreign countries. Local county and Titonka subscriptions continue unless canceled or publisher discretion. all others terminate one month after expiration unless payment arrangements are made.
President forms a commission to examine a federal career service to curb bureaucracy and patronage. Justices Reed and Frankfurter join Attorney General Frank Murphy and industry leaders like Gano Dunn in a panel aiming to mimic Britain's civil service. The plan seeks nonpartisan, lifelong service with merit-based promotions and strong training to improve government operations.
Woden residents visit Des Moines and Aplingston for relatives and funerals. Local callers from Deg Moines and Yetter attend church services. Fort Dodge and Mason City trips noted. A baby named Doris Joan born at Buffalo Center hospital. The M E Ladies Aid oyster supper and a Galloping Galg club meeting are reported. Township meetings outline the 1939 agricultural adjustment program under county committee guidance.
Mrs Victor Appelgate and Mari dith returned from Des Moines after attending the funeral of Mrs Appelgate’s aunt. Neighbors hosted a farewell for the Sigbbees moving March 1. an all day nutrition meeting and post nuptial shower were noted. Community members visited, hosted gatherings, and held meetings at churches, homes, and schools across Portland and nearby towns.
Doan P T A met at the Doan school house with large attendance to elect officers though president was absent. A nominating committee appointed and next meeting at School No 9 will elect officers. A patriotic program by pupils followed by lunch. Community notices include visits, games at Obe Hott home, a 500 game with prizes, and upcoming farewells for Doan families moving March 1.
Doan school pupils entertained parents at a Valentine party on February 14 with a short program and refreshments. Parents named include Mrs. Goetz, Mrs. Struthers, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Buffington, and Mrs. Andrea Son. Richard Hansen celebrated his eighth birthday with candy and popcorn balls. Eighth graders Warren Andreaason and Glenn Smith await February 4 exam results. A Doan PTA exhibit is planned for February 21, and students prepared February hearts calendars to track attendance for perfect attendance goals.
Sunday mentions include Roger Lee measles. traffic alerts note slippery roads causing minor car accidents. Community events cover visits, showers, anniversaries, and a fox hunt. A basketball head injury sidelined Alice Kutchenreuther. Marshall Friest injured by a coal accident with brief unconsciousness.
County homemakers will meet March 28 to discuss summer flower beds with J B Win Bert of Iowa State College extension service leading sessions at Algona public library hall and Svea City Swedish Lutheran church. The Kossuth county flower club cooperates with Home Project committees as plans cover perennials, soil, pest control, and starting plants with color slides. John Simmons will present home beautification at Bancroft for 4 H leaders and a March 20 training. March 25 in Lakota will host 4 H girls to make memory books. Vanguard Oats marketed in Iowa as new type seed prompts tests showing lower yield than Ingold and Gopher in Minnesota.
Automobile fatalities fell by at least 7,500 in 1988 as readers contributed to a national safety campaign. The message emphasizes individual responsibility behind the wheel, urging safer driving through common sense and deliberate caution, while noting early 1938 data show similar gains.
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