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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
5
The Buffalo Township Telephone Co. changes ownership as the board negotiates sale of stock to fund the plant. New management plans to install a modern system, with $30 per share stock offering and public filings set for next week. Local social notes report community events and residents visiting in Algona and Regston.
The piece notes an investigation into a nominee with alleged improper home purchases. It hints two new properties were bought by the figure, with timing and locations undisclosed. The open contest for the post is described as a free-for-all, with rhetoric about victory and merit.
Local items report Mrs Charles Munson recovering from a severe bronchitis attack with Dr Clapsaddle of Burt attending. Others note a Burt business visitor purchasing a big boar, a farewell dance for the Breckners moving to the Dittmer farm, school vacation pauses, and several residents’ health and travel updates amid village happenings.
Titonka prepares a Friday evening program featuring home talent including singers dancers and musicians directed by Mrs Dre Clap saddle. Proceeds benefit the Titanica Library and admission is expected to sell quickly. Local contracts and printing board activity noted, with government publications and price changes in focus. Elmer Simpson visits and returns to Des Moines for work at Plitsharz Steel. County road and paving plans advance with projected March contract letting and improvements on the Wilsay highway.
Kossuth county reports 247 names on its farm bureau roster, surpassing early estimates of 2000 members countywide. A countywide Spitzen fund nears 8500 dollars as township meetings begin this week, with Peter Pedersen of Cedar Falls assisting. A president secretary and cooperators are planned for each town as district directors rotate under the State Federation framework. BR Howard is reelected president while Myron Schandk of Algona serves as the county delegate.
Grace Brown and classmates return to school while Arthur Rike misses the first time due to illness. The Second Grade studies The Eskimos as General Lesson topic while praising neat handwriting. A December quarter holiday honors regular attenders and efforts, with notes on per diem school value and calls for a strong half year.
Mr and Mrs Olof Pannemark announce the birth of a baby girl at their home last Sunday week. The note notes timing and a cheerful welcome, with local society chatter about the event and a casual aside on how the news was delayed.
Deputy County Treasurer Fay Hopkins notes 4085 autos registered by Jan 1 with many checks and forms awaiting details before a suit on the Heenss. Penalties apply for unregistered numbers. First year totals exceed 61000 dollars. George Schick wed Disa Anna Smith at Algona Catholic Church with vows by Rata Maynard. The couple to live on a Plum Creek farm. local brief notes honor the groom. Also, obituary for Otto M. Pingel near Ledyard, buried at Ledyard Cemetery after a period of illness. he was highly respected in the area.
Superintendent Shirley warns about teacher shortages due to marriages while noting county staff stability. A county clerk reports 1948 and 1995 marriages divorces and births. A local farmer advertises hay for sale in Titonka Iowa.
Ocular evidence shows Wesley's electric Vehta is here to stay after years of darkness in the village. Residents compare the change to leaving the wilderness toward a Promised Land and welcome the bright future despite rough, muddy streets and old habits.
A clover variety named A RRMARG ABN SWNT CLOVER Andone from the State College farm department under LW D. Hines will soon be ready for distribution. Reports indicate the seed is in the final stages of preparation for farmers.
Notice to shareholders of the Titonka Co-Op Creamery Co. announces a meeting at the M. B. church basement in Titonka on January 31, 1820 at 1 30 PM to elect a secretary treasurer and one director to replace A Bartrett and to conduct other business. For more details contact J G Newville Secretary.
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