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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
5
Ricklefs purchases Mid Continent oil station including stock, goodwill, appurtenances, and operation rights from Ray Honken. Possession given immediately. Honken to Buffalo Center for new work or farming. Leo Orthel assumes bulk delivery while Ricklefs runs retail oil and gas.
A. H. Bunkofske of Portland township is among several Kossuth County farmers who spent three weeks in California during January’s extreme cold. His next trip may be abroad to a southern climate.
A White Elephant Sale will be held at the K. & H. Oil Co office on Saturday February 27. Lunch will be served and all proceeds go to the high school band uniform fund. The uniforms will belong to the school and are expected to last several years.
Rev William Schweppe and his Wisconsin bride were married on February 14 and plan to depart March 16 for Africa to serve as missionaries after their wedding. The couple has previously visited the area on several occasions seeking missionary work.
Mr and Mrs Donald Terpstra and children of Des Moines visited at the L C Heifner home returning after a visit. The cast was removed from Mr Terpstra's knee and a new one applied without surgery. He injured the knee in January tearing ligaments while unloading lettuce. Henry Ailts had business in Woden Tuesday.
A list of residents and dates appears, noting Honor Roll entries with many individuals from Titonka, Buffalo Center, Burt, Lakota, Bancroft, Woden, Wesley, and nearby areas. Dates range mainly from 1937 to 1988, with multiple entries for January and March.
The Gladiola Society of Algona will hold a meeting in Algona on March 16. Professors Wingert and Grove of Ames are scheduled to speak.
In Kossuth County the number of families or persons on relief grew from 67 in December to 85 in January 1937. The county covers a larger area and population than many other counties, explaining why the rise appears smaller in comparison.
The County Welfare relief office is receiving applications for enlistment in the C C C. About 15 enrollments occur each time the program is open. Men aged 17 to 28 who are single and have at least one dependent on relief are eligible.
Mr and Mrs Hd Limberg announce the birth of a baby boy on Wednesday February 16 in Woden. This is the first child in the family.
George W. Godfrey of Ames stopped in Algona during a trip to Forest City and spoke at a Rotary meeting last Monday. The club hosted a special dinner and meeting to discuss raising soy beans, with Call Opera House photos showing bean culture methods. A large crowd attended despite bad weather with many farmers invited.
The Titonka waterworks tank and standpipe thawed in a warm spell last week. For two to three weeks in January and February the tank froze, forcing Supt. Hansen to pump directly into mains to maintain pressure. By Thursday the ice broke and full pressure was restored with little chance of a repeat.
Algona G W Bleich of Burt is the new Farm Bureau president announcing a campaign for membership. The drive will begin soon and urges every farmer or land owner to join the largest farm organization. The bureau has secured many benefits for farmers and seeks to double current rolls through enlistment.
O W Critz of Hmmetsburg former grain elevator manager here and now manager at Wo den moves to a large farm near Fort Dodge per the Hmmetsburg Democrat. He owns a line of elevators and will likely run them with his farming venture.
Garner Patrolman Benedict spoke to students Friday about auto driving safety and displayed photos. He warned that Saturdays heavy snowstorms caused many accidents, requiring travel to multiple locations. he urged people to stay off the roads during such storms.
Morning worship at 11:00 A M and Sunday School at 10 A M led by Willis Phelps and Epworth League at 7 30 P M Choir practice at 7 30 Thursday evening information session about Sunday School and services. contact Mrs Ross Buffington Mrs Tom Young or Mrs Harvey Johnson for details
Homer Rowns expresses gratitude after selling his truck and business to Leo Orthel. He asks the Titania community and Age and Hope to support Mr Quivel in continuing the car operation.
Since late January donations to the Red Cross flood relief have reached 812.85 locally. The Ohio Mississippi flood is called the greatest US disaster since World War I with nationwide funds surpassing twenty one million dollars. Local gifts include 2.00 from George Swalve and 5.00 from a Miss Leila Hangon led school, with pupils Donald Hood Ruth McFarland Eugene Waltman and others contributing.
Joe Spradling who operated the projection machine at the Tyke Theatre since opening day left Saturday for his home in Sparta Wisconsin His brother runs a business college which Spradling plans to attend While in Titanica he made many friends and is a well thought of young man.
The Tyke Theatre hosts a benefit show Tuesday March 2 featuring Cowboy Star with Charles Starrett and the comedy The Three Stooges to raise funds for the Junior Class. Admission welcomed for attendees supporting the trip to Des Moines for the Legislature.
A Cassville letter describes heavy ice, recent thaw, and snow after warm weather. It notes river ice cracks, potential flooding risk, a new gym and active basketball schedule, a growing high school band, and high school football results. H. Schweppe sends regards to Mrs Wolfe and praises Titanica Red Cross contributors.
Lutheran notes list the Luther League meeting next Sunday at 7 30, Ladies Aid next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Stenzel hosting, hot lunch served, Confirmation instruction Saturday at 1 00 p m. Sunday School pupils raise funds for a foreign mission ship to New Guinea and urge envelope contributions next Sunday morning. English service at 40 30 My Sunday School at 9 80 Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30.
The Buffalo boys 4H club will meet at the creamery on Monday evening March 1 at 8 PM. Club members are invited to attend.
The Titania Telephone Company held its annual Saturday meeting to elect officers and conduct business. All incumbents were re-elected and Carl Glesking was elected to fill the vacancy caused by August Schram's death.
Woden correspondent reports Dr. W F Hamstreet of Titonka was summoned Saturday evening to Woden and, due to poor roads, remained overnight. He attempted to return home south of Woden but was held up at the Chet Missman residence and could not depart until Monday.
Will Ringsdorf writes from Harrison Arkansas on February 19 1937 to enclosure a $1 subscription renewal for the Topic He notes moving from Iowa December 16 has enjoyed a mild wet winter He describes sightseeing including caves and Eureka Springs noting 63 springs and expresses well wishes to readers and plans to return next month.
Mrs Claus Eden dies at 67 after prolonged cancer illness. Survived by mother Mrs H O Peters, three daughters Anna Greenfield Hulda Boyken of Woden and two sons George and Harm Eden of Woden. Husband and one daughter Mrs K Janssen died earlier. Four sisters and two brothers also mourn. Services held at Presbyterian church with Rev Henry Kruse in charge. Interment in German Reformed Cemetery.
Henry Sachau suffered a flu attack about three weeks ago and remains unable to return to work. He was worse Monday night but is better now. His brother George is working in his stead at Jerry's Pool Hall.
Attorney J D Lowe, chairman of the organization committees, expects to attend the first annual meeting of the Iowa Wild Life Federation in Des Moines Friday to complete the organization and plan the future. Carl Shoemaker, executive secretary of the Wild Life Federation of Washington DC, Frank Brady a Nebraska rancher and state senator, and Dr Scott of Iowa State College will speak at the meeting.
Algona announces a large pool of married and single farm hands ready for work. Farmers are invited to contact the National Reemployment Service office with details of the person needed. A card or phone call suffices to secure qualified applicants at no charge to the employer.
H F Wirtjes and son of Lakota spent Saturday in town and paid a friendly visit to the Topic. Wirtjes is a young Lincoln farmer who rents a Hamilton farm and has lived there a decade, earning money and pleasing his landlord. Call any time, you will be welcome.
Dr and Mrs D B Kulp formerly of Titonka now in Emmetsburg spend the Arizona winter enjoying the sun and rest they report in a letter.
Judge Hedla presided in Spencer over Dale Dundas vs Heith Dundas seeking habeas corpus for daughters Marlys and Betty. Custody temporarily given to grandmother Mary Dundas after hearing. Week’s sole district court case. probate filings include Skiff will, Bloor foreign will, Synneva Larson administration, Yemans foreign will and auxiliary administrator appointment.
Algona area records show two marriage licenses issued this week. Leonard C. Meyer and Lillian Kucher of Whittemore begin their marriage, while Orville W. Gardner of Lone Rock and Veronica Cowing of Bancroft also received licenses.
Board of Supervisors opened bids for county gas supply. Standard Oil Co. offered 13 cents per gallon, with a 1 cent federal tax rebate reducing net price to 12 cents. State tax rebate not available. Algona man Matt Hentges appears in Dawson's court on a $6 bad check charge and gets ten days in jail. Hiram Clark, from International Falls, arrives en route to Marshfield Oregon for a new customs job, visiting local relatives.
Mrs Reibsamen underwent a major operation at nine thirty on Monday morning at Iger Dodge. Her three children were with her. Mrs Bessie Tryon of Tallulah Mississippi and Floyd stayed with their mother for a few days. Mr and Mrs Forrest Willis returned home Monday afternoon. Fort Dodge noted she was resting easily after the procedure.
German Lenten services will be held next Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Reverend A Kilian to lead the observance.
Harry and Warren Schroeder moved the Fred Stell family to their new home near Nora Springs last week and were returning Saturday night when the storm overtook them and stalled their truck. A big passenger bus followed and also became stranded. Everyone sought refuge at nearby farms. The Schroeder boys returned home Monday.
Howard Gibson, formerly with the Titanica Indians and resident of the Dean neighborhood, ran a grocery store and filling station in Havelock, Iowa for five years. An early Monday morning fire of undetermined origin destroyed the business.
Algona P A Dawson's court saw several criminal cases last week. Joe Manders of West Bend was fined 16 dollars and costs for drunkenness and paid. Clifford Holding of Burt faced speeding with a truck, fined 8 dollars plus 2 dollars costs. Myron A Hunter of Storm Lake failed to stop at the junction of highways 18 and 169, fined 5 dollars and 2 dollars costs. In Della Welter's court Walter Roberts of Algona was fined 1 dollar and 2 dollars costs for a similar charge. A Helgerson of Canton, M D was fined 1 dollar and 5? dollars costs. People prefer paying fines to lawful driving.
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Algona Greenwood and Oresto townships request windbreak tree planting demonstrations with dates to be announced. Iowa State College men will lead the sessions showing how to plant quickly and economically.
Woden correspondent reports Evelyn Olson Delores Olson and their brother Stanley traveled from Wisconsin to Mount Vernon for a cousin's wedding and returned home on Tuesday after leaving Friday.
W D Frimml, chair of Kossuth County agricultural conservation committee, announces 1987 soil building payments under the 1937 agricultural conservation program. Eligible practices include liming, legume and grass seedings, and fertilizer applications with rates per acre for alfalfa, clovers, lespedeza, bluegrass, bromegrass, orchard grass, and mixed stands. Payments vary by practice, land type, and seed mix, with caps up to $1,000 per acre for certain legume and grass combinations.
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