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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1943
Page
2
The paper, covering a unique local region, lists subscription rates of 1.80 per year in advance for County and Titonka territory, 2.06 outside Kossuth County, and 3.60 for Canada and abroad. Continuations apply for county and Titonka subscribers, while other subscriptions end one month after expiration unless payment arrangements are made.
The Office of War Information warns what to share and what to withhold to protect troop movements and war production. If it comes from a private source you should not repeat it. If it appears in newspapers magazines or radio it is public and may be discussed. Do not reveal details from letters or direct military contact. Casual remarks about transfers can endanger many lives.
All Jews explains how to dispose of salvage items to aid the war effort. Rubber sells to local junk dealer, fats and greases to meat markets, silk and nylon hosiery to hosiery stores, iron and steel scraps to junk dealers, door keys to the salvage chairman or Baker Paper Co. in Cedar Rapids, tin cans to the local depot or salvage committee.
Wise farmers turn scrap money into baby beefs or brood sows for their children as part of 4 H clip program aiding meat production. Some farmers without children help neighbors secure baby beef with scrap sale proceeds. Commendable unselfish service noted.
Corporal Tom Sherman was selected from Fort Devens Massachusetts for specialized training in Baltimore Maryland. While at Fort Devens he taught some WAACs to drive 10 ton trucks in instruction at the desk blotters of the Tople Office.
In a community column residents lament cleared routes on south side sidewalks and the hardship of deep snow for kids and seniors. An agitated stranger cites a boy’s rush to the schoolhouse and a swipe of a columnist’s moral reflection about faith, taxes, and civic duty. The piece closes with a quip about the preacher and two dates a year.
The Immanuel Lutheran ladies aid held a January meeting with Rev. Planz presiding. Officers elected were Lucille Ostermann president Emma Ostermann vice president Louise Planz treasurer Gertrude Buss secretary. Committees formed and a donation noted, with a continued story read and closing prayers.
Parish notes list Pastor Wm Plang leading Sunday worship at 10:30 with Sunday School and Bible Classes at 0 30 and a Luther League social evening to follow.
Herman Schutter recounts a Christmas leave from Camp White Oregon with Corporal Rhodes and Private Bigelow. They stayed with Dr and Mrs Stearns in Klamath Falls, toured irrigation projects and a Japanese concentration camp, enjoyed a wild mallard dinner, bowling and recreation hall fun, then returned to camp. He thanks the Stearns family and readers, noting gifts and plans to sew elastic.
County Extension Director A L Brown warns 1942 soybean seed viability is low after September freeze. Iowa State College tests show late planted beans with green portions germinate poorly. samples range 10 to 85 percent, most below 75. Farmers should test on farm and send 1 lb samples to Ames for further testing, cost 40 cents per 1 lb, 60 cents for germination and purity.
Kossuth county farmers will have Boone Tama and Marion oat seed available for 1943 planting. A L Brown, county extension director, says 11 5/16 acres of high yielding rust resistant varieties were inspected by the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association for certified seed. Of these, 10,387 met certification specs and over 600,000 bushels were produced. About 1,119 acres were rejected due to primary noxious weeds in quantity that could not be removed.
Members met at Mrs. Pierre Sartor home Thursday evening. Mrs. Sartor elected president to fill vacancy caused by Mrs. Ollie Brung resignation. Anna Hoff named Americanism chairman replacing Blanche Gartner who moved away. Future meetings set for fourth Friday each month from 2:00 to 3:00 with public time for Red Cross sewing and lunch served by Mrs. Cleo Nelson and Julia Nelson.
Iowa swine breeders are urged to raise 15 percent more spring pigs in 1943, requiring about 314000 additional sows bred for spring farrowing. County extension director A L Brown advises maximizing sows per farm. Government guarantees hog prices at 90 percent of parity and top Chicago prices for 240 270 lb hogs won’t fall below 13 25 per cwt through Sept 30 1944.
Kossuth county gardeners should plan now for 1043 victory garden plots. County extension director A L Brown notes higher home gardening demand due to armed forces and allies. Canned garden supplies will be scarce in 1943. Hotbed preparation is an early priority for victory gardeners.
The instruction notes painting reglazing if needed and checking putty to ensure the sash is firmly placed. It states the sash will last from 15 to 20 years if kept painted and in good repair and should be stored under cover when not in use.
Divine worship is at 11:00 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00. The confirmation class meets Saturday at the parsonage beginning at nine o'clock with Pastor Alfred Mardoff directing.
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