Red Cross reports marks year with resignations and new roles
Miss Florence Pomeroy resigned as executive secretary of the Kossuth County Red Cross effective August 17 1826. Miss Margaret Neville succeeded, and the program expanded to include Home Service and Civilian relief. The annual roll calls, finances, and relief efforts are detailed along with new officers and a shift toward social services in the county.
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Florence Pomeroy
Kossuth
The
Red Cross
Margaret Neville
Milton Norton
National Headquarters
the Red Cross
Algona
B. C. Hartman
Antoinette Bonstetter
Mra
Lee 0. Wolfe
Howard Beardsley
Chas. H. Barry
Duane Dewel
Tribon
William Hart
Bancroft
F. J. Chapman
Lavernie
Ray Sperbeck
Swea City
Wil Welzbrod
Fenton
Bertha Scoft
Wesley
Father Storck
St. Joe
William Gutknecht
Lakata
Seth Caney
Whittemore
Konguth County
Red Cross Organization
Bezzler Lee Sentenced Five Years For Embezzlement
Peter B. Lee of St. James Minnesota was arrested in Mankato and charged with embezzling funds from the Partners' Co-Operative Company for Stevens. He pled guilty before Judge D. F. Coyle and received a five year sentence at Fort Madison.
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Peter B. Lee
St. James
Minnesota
Mankato
Partners’ Co-Operative Company
Stevens
Kossuth County
D. F. Coyle
Fort Madison
Lee
Stevens Company
Ths
van Nees
Hovey
W. JR. Blake
Des Moines
Sherif Isbert
Annual Meeting Notice for Titonka Co operative Creamery
Notice to stockholders that the Titonka Co operative Creamery Company will hold its annual meeting at Hagen's Movie Hall on January 89 1937 at 1 p.m. Elections will be held for secretary and treasurer and any other business will be transacted as needed by Newall Sore or Obed.
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Titonka Co-operative Creamony Company
Hagen
Garedora
Newall
Mayor Armstrong Delivers Unusual Yet Humane Sentence
Britt mayor imposes a distinctive punishment in a case of intoxication. Wm. Hughes received six months in jail with the sentence suspended if he refrains from liquor and remains away after six o clock.
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Armstrong
Wm. Hughes
Britt
Britt News
Farmers Warn Of Poor Seed Oats Corrected Reprint
The notice warns farmers about poor oats due to wet weather and suggests testing threshed oats from last fall for a good stand next year. It notes rising seed costs and urges Farm Bureau help to locate quality oat seed and improve seed corn quality for winter marketing.
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Farm Bureau
School Notes Highlight Exams and Socials Amid Weather Delays
Examinations mark the end of the first semester as weather postpones a planned party. The junior class hosted a sleighing party guided by Miasez Thormay and Frisbee, with a fun evening reported. Eighth graders prepare for February state exams in orthography and history while illness clears up for Cliton Bhultz.
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Clas
Miasez Thormay and
Frisbee
Cllitton Bhultz
Orlo Zwietel
Herman, Riggert
Itvh
Srgde
Tax Burden Rise Highlighted Across Levels of Government
The piece notes 6804 family taxes now rising further while 1913 taxes were 102 dollars per family. It claims current taxes are three and a half times prewar levels with federal taxes down 39 percent in five years while local taxes up and state taxes up sharply.
Farmers Profit by Hint on Hogs in 1927 Outlook
Corn Belt economists from Town State College report a smaller than expected fall hog crop, despite farmers’ late 1920s plans. Dec 1 survey shows only a 4 percent rise in fall pig production, improving expected hog prices in 1927 and encouraging keeping sow numbers modest to avoid future market glut.
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Corn Belt
United States Department of Agriculture
Town State College
Europe
Iowa
Towa
Come
Fourth annual 4-H Clubs banquet set for Bancroft
Notice to all 4-H clubs announces the second annual banquet at Bancroft on Saturday January 29. Tickets are fifty cents as last year and interested boys and girls must inform My Cosgrove and Mrs Wolfe by Saturday to aid planning.
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Bancroft
Cosgrove and Gilrls
Mra
Wolfe
Subscriptions Remain Strong Amidst Ongoing Remittances
Over the past three weeks many subscribers have sent checks for the Topic. The organization expresses gratitude and notes several hundred dollars in outstanding backer payments, which could help cover bills if reserved.
Bleichs Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mrs and Mrs Wm Bleich of Burt marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary after decades on a farm in Kossuth County and a later move to the Burt town.
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Wm. Bleich
Burt
Pronesra
Kossuth
Bunk House Man Los t in Explosive Fire Loss
Van Weston, living near Armstrong in a workingman’s house on wheels, faced a blast that sent $600 of his money and his wad flying. A second explosion knocked him over as he tried to recover the cash. Only their clothes survived for the family. town residents raised $80, with no insurance. Weston worked on a gravel crew during the summer.
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van Weston
Armstrong
van Westoh
Ringsted Dispatch
Indians Triumph Over Crystal Lake H. 8
Titonka defeated Crystal Lake 10 to 5 after doubling the score in a Saturday basketball game. With no referee, Nelson of Crystal Lake officiated the first half and Totonka coach Peringer umpired, switching roles in the second half.
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Titonka
Crystal Lake
Nelson
Peringer
Totanka
Ames Hosts Largest Banquet Ever At State College
About 2 500 youths and leaders attended a Junior Short Course banquet at Iowa State College in Ames. The feast included 1 000 pounds of ham and 3 500 rolls among two thousand five hundred half pint milks and other dishes. One hundred sixty waiters and fifty helpers served, with waiters reportedly walking over 100 miles to assist. The banquet spanned aisles over a mile long.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Bank President Claims Full Payment to Groettinger Times
J. H. MrCord, president of Citizen's National Bank of Spearer and owner of five nearby banks, asserts his network will pay all. He shut the banks due to steady deposit withdrawals. three banks may reopen under a waiver plan.
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Groettinger Times
J. H. MrCord
Citizen's National Bank of
Spearer
World War Vets Borrow Arrangements For Insurance Payouts
Officials note veterans may borrow ten percent of their life policy value with guidance on handling policies until maturity. In Sac County authorities report 400 gallons of liquor found locked inside the courthouse, a surprising storage choice by producers. The Sunday Register recounts Jake Gaston of Osgood with a house fire and $1000 in cash previously hidden there.
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Sac County
Court House
The
Sunday Register
Jake Gaston
Osgood
Local Doctor Performs Home Appendectomy On Geo Risius
At Geo Risius home Tuesday afternoon surgeons operated for appendicitis. Mike Leslie and a skilled nurse assisted during the procedure conducted by focal physicians. The incident is reported by the Buffalo Charter Tribune.
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Geo, Risius
Mike Leslie
Falo Chater Tribune
Miss Ruth Lack a Prize Winner
Ruth Lack youngest daughter of Rev and Mrs Lack wins a Washington trip in a Princeton contest. Ruth and Margaret Paden named most popular Princeton area young ladies. they visit Washington as guests of Congressman Hull. A photo of both contestants appears on the front page.
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Bureau County Republican
Princeton
Ilinoia
Ruth Lack
Taack
Titonica
Washington, D. C
Margaret Paden
Washington
Congressman Hull
Miss Lack
Titania High School
Barnum Visits Town on 1868 Lecture Tour
A review of P T Barnum the “Prince of Humbugs” lecture in 1868 notes his showmanship and advertising tactics as he spoke on The Art of Money Making. The piece mentions reactions of full houses and references to his autography and a Cedar Rapids library collection. It cites Hubert H Hoeltje’s article in The Iowa Journal of History and Politics.
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Barnum
P. T. Barnum
Rots ‘Nun
Waterloo
Parvin
Paryin
Iowa Masonia
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hubert H. Hoeltje
Iowa Jounal of
State Historical Society
Iowa City
Bank Receivership Appoints Neil Armstrong Assistant Examiner
Neil Armstrong named assistant examiner in charge of the defunct Central City bank. He plans to depart today after serving as assistant examiner at George and Ute Britt News notes his new appointment and immediate departure.
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Neil Armsrong
Central City
Nail
George and
Ute
Britt News
You Should Have Been Here Yesterday By Fred
A playful poem about fishing frustrations and bad luck. The speaker laments missed chances and the common refrain you should have been here yesterday. He wishes for a calm outing at a lake or bay without interruptions or boasting from others.
First National Bank of Britt Enters Receivership
The First National Bank of Britt failed to obtain waivers needed for a reorganization plan. Seven large depositors totaling about 50 000 refused to sign, including two Britt residents with 28 000. 1 600 signed but short of the 475 000 goal by 61 000, sending the bank into receivership with liquidation to follow.
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First National Bank of Britt Haa
Britt
Department Dames Ww
Britt News
Has Three Fine Boys Thus From Danbury Wisconsin
J Petersen writes from Danbury Wisconsin in remitting his subscription to the Topic. He notes banking troubles with a busted bank but says the country is healthy and tourist heavy. Petersen states they have three fine boys and have not needed a doctor since moving to Upper Wisconsin.
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J. Petersen
Danbury
Wisconsin
Upper
Educational Reform Notes On American Education
A column by L. Neege argues Americans pride themselves on enlightenment while over a million children aged ten to sixteen work, and most inmates are uneducated. It cites earnings by education level, calls for teaching method changes in Titonka grade school for 1937, and urges purchase of Hi-He leaflets to support student study.
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L. Neege
Schol
Wpenitentiaries
United States
Kansas
Titonka
Childa
Fundas Mentala
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German Township
John Bockelayan
Bezzler
Stevens Elevator
Breskenridge
Cylinder
Geri Lutheran Church
Edward
Rev. G. My Bawhop
Fred
Wonta
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