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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
1
The Titonka Topic lists annual rates of 2.00 in county and Titonka trade area, 2.50 outside the county, and 3.00 for Canada and foreign countries. Subscriptions within the county are considered continuing, with discontinuation only by subscriber notice or publisher discretion.
Mrs. Carl Johnson entered St. Ann hospital in Algona for surgery after Sunday arrival. Bridge club hosts included Mrs. Larry Youngwirth and Mrs. Stan Johnson. Catholic Missionary Society elected officers with Mrs. Hauptman president, Mrs. Forburger secretary, and Mrs. Gouge treasurer. Kansas visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Anderson stayed with daughter Mrs. R. E. Newbrough. Rose Studer, three, is mentioned after a fall incident.
Births, moves, and social news span Algona area towns. A baby girl was born December 21 to Jack and Ann Richter Hayes in Storm Lake. Community events include chess and card gatherings, farewell parties for Oswald Thil les family, legions meetings, and various 4-H and church group activities. Local sports saw basketball teams win and then lose to Woden for a trophy.
Lawrence Swanson visits Alameda ADI naval base. Mrs. Guernsey and Mrs. Phillips host Methodist W.S.C.S. Jan 7. Mrs. Ray Valley returns from Mercy Hospital after minor surgery. Abbes funeral in Titonka. Henry Bode visits Traer. Polio film shown in Woden schools for March of Dimes. Wedding shower for Mrs. Alphs at Methodist parlors. Woden basketball teams defeat Wesley 54-40 boys and 52-43 girls. Devine 22, Hillenga 27. Collins and Rudisill families visit. multiple Weishaar family visits attend Alphs shower. Mrs. Schmid of Buena Vista visits. W L Tindall attends Osteopathic meeting. trio in Storm Lake.
Cascade Lane clothing store completes its 75th year in Cascade, now operated by the founder's son. The milestone signals continued family leadership and community presence in the local retail scene.
West Bend physician Dr H Frank Givens aged 81 bagged a 200 pound doe during deer season demonstrating deer hunting as an activity for all ages. His hunt challenges the notion that hunting is only for the young.
Twenty seven new cars and trucks were licensed in Kossuth county last week. The new owners include Wilson trailer Raymond Alderson of Algona Plymouth Leo Avlich Harold and Lila Schlei of Fenton GMC pickup Harry Barton of Algona Pontiac Chas J Brock of Algona Joseph Galvin Kenneth Cowan Wilfred Lachig Forrest McGregor John Orvick Richard Reiling John Struecker Joe Weig Welp Bros Bancroft Wm J Gies Swea City Ford Francis Doocy Wm Hoff Fred Kent Sr Algona Oldsmobile Frank Droessler Bancroft Mercury Jess Dugan August Robison Swea City Buick Leroy Estle Swea City Nash Vera Schweitert Burt Dodge Harold Sundet Algona.
Iowa State College scientists using tracer techniques found soil microbes absorb ammonium nitrogen and reject nitrate when both forms are present and ammonium supply is adequate. Without ammonium added microbes switch to nitrate, suggesting differing plant and microbial nitrogen availability and future research directions.
Iowa State College nutritionists say broilers and fryers under 3 pounds live weight are cheap and tender for family meals. The piece includes a USDA recipe for French fried chicken and freezer instructions to store small birds up to a year with proper wrapping.
Iowa specialists surveyed 38 counties last year, sampling seed and asking farmers about varieties. Clinton and Cherokee led plantings, with Bond-type oats dominating nearly 90 percent of acreage and highly susceptible to stem and crown rust. Experts warn no single variety resists all diseases and stress balanced selection.
Iowa State College seed experts explain the permit number rule added to the Agricultural Seed Law in 1953. A permit is required on each bag sold off the farm, with exemptions for seed sold directly from the grower. Permits cost 5 dollars, are valid until July 1, and can be obtained from the State Department of Agriculture in Des Moines. Manson expands to a third generation retail firm as Foley and O Leary take over the family business founded in 1881.
Extension dairyman Floyd Arnold advises placing cows in clean, heavily bedded box stalls a few days before calving. Monitor breeding calendars to avoid calving while tied. Warm water and a blanket in cold stalls aid warmth. clean udder with warm water and chlorine. feed warm mash and hay after calving. delay heavy grain until udder is healthy.
Iowa State College extension entomologist Harold Gunderson reports ample current stocks of major insecticides in the state including lindane aldrin DDT chlorane toxaphene heptachlor benzene hexachloride malathion and methoxychlor. He cautions shortages could arise if localized outbreaks strain available materials.
Readable fragments suggest a hold on purchasing materials linked to control measures. The text implies a conditional pause until further guidance or approval is provided, with uncertainties about the agents involved and the exact materials affected.
A fragmented report shows a tee skating event at Red Oak delayed due to a noted incident at the pool area. Vandalism and related disruptions are under investigation by local authorities.
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