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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
3
Subscriptions cost 32.00 per year in advance within Kossuth County and Titonka trade territory. Outside that territory the rate is 2.50 per year. Canadian and foreign subscriptions are 3.00 per year.
Mr and Mrs Charles Nelson welcome a son on December 28, bringing their children to a son and two daughters. Arxt Bleich returns from Rochester after surgery at St Marys hospital. Numerous gatherings, visits, and New Year celebrations are noted among Wesley residents, with many family creditors, relatives, and friends mentioned. A parochial and public schools resume after holidays. An old gas street lamp, once used by a village lamp lighter, is restored in Dr R Dewey's yard.
Long Journey Cy Youngkin an Hawarden auto dealer handed out gas filled balloons in November One balloon escaped and drifted about 600 miles finally landing in the yard of Indianapolis resident Mrs Ethel Batewood who returned it with a note Mr Pete Duhn near Graettinger has harvested about 4000 bushels of grounded corn He is 79 years old
Phoenix area sheriffs warn against chasing Lost Dutchman gold mine maps as legends of immense wealth resurface each summer. Many would be prospectors ignore danger in Superstition Mountains in Maricopa and Pinal counties where thirst and rugged terrain have claimed lives. Officials urge registering expeditions, hiring guides, and carrying supplies, noting historic tales of Peralta brothers and Jacob Walz, the Dutchman.
The atomic energy commission offers 10 000 dollars for each uranium find, spurring a growing army of amateur prospectors who buy a new Geiger counter called a nuclear sniffer. Weighing two pounds, it fits a coat pocket and runs on two flashlight batteries generating 1200 volts. In uranium presence it clicks through a telephone headset. Four Chicago scientists, led by physicist John Kuranz, built the instrument now sold through major department stores.
STATE COLLEGE PA. Dr. Miriam E Wilt of Pennsylvania State College argues that many students half listen or daydream as teachers seldom teach the science of constructive listening. She says listening education should be offered since it is inherent in nearly every classroom activity and improves learning, adjustment, and behavior.
Mr and Mrs Renford Brock and son Michael left this week for Florida and Georgia for an indefinite visit with friends and relatives. Many locals returned home from visits in Texas Iowa and California while others headed to Decorah Lancaster Kentucky and Denver for family gatherings during the New Year. A new baby arrived for Dr and Mrs Sloan and there was a large group hosting and visiting in Hayfield and Algona with engagements and moves noted throughout the week.
Chrysler executive L L Colbert unveiled the new Dodge line to dealers with ten body styles on two wheel bases. The cars feature longer lower styling, larger rear fenders, wider rear tread, and increased rear window area on Coronet and Meadow Brook models. A redesigned grill bumper chrome trim instrument panel dash insulation and tail lights accompany a roomier interior and easier access.
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