Town Council Debates Community Building Plans
Town officials discussed a community building proposition as part of a council meeting. The article reports the death of Tom Swango of Switz City Indiana and notes his connection to Titonka and the local agricultural history. It also covers routine motions authorizing remittance of 120 dollars to a gas and electric company for a 1928 street lighting bill, and adjournment details with names of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ssathoff
W. H. Stott
George Oaken
Meyer
Wolfe
Boutham Minnesota Gas & Electric Co
Boyken
Honor Roll of Subscriptions Paid in Advance
Subscriptions are collected in advance for many readers, urging patrons to mail checks or money orders for one year ahead. The list includes numerous names across Titonka Iowa and nearby towns, emphasizing a quick contribution to fund the column’s continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hang
Brix
New London
Minn
Jack Fox
Monango
N. D
Om -D
Siéisema
Titonka
Towa
John Spear
L. Keuchenreuther
George Rippentrop
John HB. Sleper
John HB. Sleper, ‘Titonka, Iowa. Heiko Bruns, Titonka, Iowa. ‘A. B. Pannkuk
Iowa
John A. Harms
J. W. Emerson
Jows
E. Kester
Lows
Edw
Zwiefel
Frank Butts
G. M. Squires
Town Council Proceedings At Titonka Savings Bank
The Titonka town council met in regular session with Mayor Gallmeyer and six council members present. Warrants were issued for gravel work dragging repairs poll tax hauling labor and tile. The minutes record payments to Nelson Bros J F Fisher D A Robults Thouka Tople Farmers Elev Co Wolfe and others totaling 66 68 26 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Savings Bank
Gallmeyer
Wolfe
Falk
Sleper
Brett
Meyer
Nelson Bros
J. F. Fisher
D. A. Robults
Benus Ysebrand
Thomas Loats
Elev. Co
Burt and Algona Social Highlights Mixed in Local Notes
Local notes recount visits in Algona, Burt and surrounding areas. Residents attend home events, visits with families, and school activities. A county bid notice and a political announcement for the 1924 Kossuth County Republican primary are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bl. Johnson
Algona 83
Kosauth County
Johnson
Deuth County
Petersen
Farm House Burns on Wolfe and Cogswell Farm
The Wolfe and Cogswell farm east of town lost its farmhouse last Friday at about 11 p.m. Tenant Aug Pannkuk discovered the fire near the chimney and, with his wife and neighbors, saved much of the household goods. Snow and lack of telephone hindered early alarm. The building and contents were partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe and Cogswell
Aug, Pannkok
Pannhuk
Mr. Pannkuk
Legislative News Sees Fresh Activity in Des Moines
Des Moines January 7 1924 legislative news notes renewed activity in both House and Senate as Code revision moves forward. A four day recess was voted with reconvening Dec 27 and attendance has been sparse. A resolution seeks to repeal standing appropriations with a 1926 sunset, advancing a budget system advocates say could curb waste though skeptics warn of restricted efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Senate
General Assembly
Dilla
Code Commission
Iowa Senate Ponders Resolutions and Code Bills Amid Reform Fuss
The Iowa Senate debated a farm interest resolution amid party maneuvering and amendments. Code bills on township pay and public bond procedures passed after tweaks. The House pressed for careful, minimal changes to the code revision, noting efficiency over grandstanding. A New Year baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Petersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Petersen
Q. J
Mrs Cora Bello Smith Stecker Dies After Illness
Mrs. Cora Belle Smith Stecker wife of Fred Stecker died last Thursday after a kidney illness following childbirth She was born April 14 1889 at LaVerne Iowa and lived south of Collar's corner Funeral services were held Sunday at her home and at the Titonka Lutheran church conducted by Rev P Mueller She left eight living children eight sons and three daughters with her husband and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Swango
Switz City
Ind
Dormerly
Titonka
Indiana
Swango
C. Smith
Minneapolis
Mrs. Wallace
Algona
J. H. Grover
Harriet French
Leola Dorsey
Marvin
Ana Lovestad
Burt High School
Wood
Whitney
Guy Giddings
Kogguth
Leonard Daniels
Mansel Cunningham
Burt
B. V. Daniels
J. P. Cunningham
Zada Grover
LeMars
Helen Barrickman
Lakota
Mikkelsen
Iva Trunkhill
Eva Stewart
Newman
Misa Douglas
Rochester, Minn
Burt High
Maxine McDonald
Farm Bureau
Kossuth County
M. E
Daniel Blossom
J. H. Blossom
C. ¥. Godden
Cora Bello Smith-Stecker
Fred Stecker
Collar’s Corner
Cora Belle Smith
LaVerne
Iowa
Josep Smith
Titonia
George Weigands
Frederick Stecker
P. Mueller
Ska
Cards of Thanks Expression of gratitude from the Stecker family
CARDS OF THANKS. To the kind friends and neighbors who so willingly assisted during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother, to those who helped open the highway to the church, to all who brought flowers and assisted in the music, we express our sincere heartfelt thanks. May the Lord bless you and spare such sorrow is our wish. Fred Stecker and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stecker
Titania Co-Operative Creamery Stockholders Meeting
Notice to stockholders announces the Titania Co-Operative Creamery annual meeting in the movie hall on Saturday January 26. Election of officers and any other business before the meeting will be transacted. Signed I C Newville secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania Co-Operative Creamery
I C, Newville
Saving versus spending in a wary column on frugality
A neighbor riffs on earning and saving money. He argues twelve thousand dollars yearly is nothing without prudent saving and restraint. The speaker favors thrift over flash, urging readers to forgo luxuries and invest instead for long term security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny James
Augustus Stear
Dingbat
Jean Wolf
Carn
James ‘Breer
Santa Claus
Cleo
Baunker
Elgteen
Council weighs community building plan and bonds
At a Titonice Savings Bank meeting the Titonka council discussed a community building. The town has no debt and a healthy balance. Bonding was debated and a past vote for ten thousand dollars failed to meet limits. A law now allows a bond issue large enough for the project, pending a citizens petition and a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonice Savings Bank
Titonka
Methodist Notes on Church Service and Calling to Action
Rev. G. M. Squires urges regular Sunday services and afternoon at Dean Church unless storms interrupt. He says the church is the sole training source for Christian civic life and that offerings and life must prove loyalty to God, not to church or preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Church
Christ
G. M. Squires
Ezra Schmidt Auction Wins Farm Liquidation
Ezra Schmidt holds a Friday sale to auction all farm possessions excluding household goods as he prepares to move to Bancroft. The item list includes crops, tools, and livestock with bidders to the highest bid. church notices and local agricultural updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Schmidt
Bancroft
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swits City
George Tjaden
A. Honken, Sr
Ttonka
Hen Hopkis
Gever Pannhuk
Mtonka
John Park, Jr
Otto Falk
Councte Proceedings
Bart
Buffalo Township
ANL
W. A. Worsley
Cogswell
Legislative News
G.L. Caswell
Gavvexnor
Enty Political Bank
Bowman
Black Hawk County
Agripublican Party
Senate of
United States
Herain
Lincoln
McKinley
Roosevelt
Harding
Haskell
Brookhart
Black Hawk
Hig
Guoma
Walt Mason
Council
Methodist Notes
U. S
Helena
Montana
Croas
St. Ansgar
Mitchell County
O. A. Gilbertson
China
Jodiandla
Wrrey
Mary Gr
Smallway
Ginnabhip
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