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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
5
Late Wednesday Herman Spear suffered a fractured right forearm while cranking a tractor. He and Fred Henken had driven the tractor and car through a lane to make a driving track. The 17 horsepower tractor kicked, breaking the bone just above the wrist and diagonally midway to the elbow. An X ray confirmed the fracture and recovery time is uncertain.
A family message states Herman Rachut of Burt is under home quarantine with scarlet fever. Mary Jean and Stella are also ill, while Helen is staying away from home and not ill.
Iowa farmers reported total cash income of 622,356,000 dollars for 1937, down 8 percent from 1936. Crop income rose slightly while livestock and products declined sharply due to weaker markets and previous droughts, with government payments about unchanged from 1936.
The Algona Chamber of Commerce will host a general meeting in the form of a smoker on January 27 at the Legion Hall. Six local businessmen including Harry Godden William F Steale Dr F C Scanlon D E H Dewel R B Waller and T H Christensen will present short talks on assigned topics.
Relatives learned Monday of the sudden death of Mrs Mae Anderson who collapsed from a heart attack Sunday night while attending a show in Ogden Utah. She had moved from Doan to South Dakota and later Garfield Utah where she resided. Her son Merrill Austin and her mother Mrs J D Andrews were among those she visited Sunday. Her brother Dean Andrews and sisters Mrs Van Haneen and Mrs Loyal Young left for Utah by automobile to attend the funeral.
Arthur Post, son of Mr and Mrs Evert Post, underwent emergency appendicitis surgery Sunday at his parents home. Mrs Fred Wentz of Blue Earth is caring for him.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spear and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spear visited at the Weert Asce home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Al Young and family were dinner guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Young of Wesley on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. AL G Smith Harris and Gladys Ann were guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sonnenberg.
Mr and Mrs Walbert Bruns celebrate the birth of a baby boy on Sunday January 16 increasing their family to three sons and one daughter.
Official notice warns all children and adults in Titonka not to hitch sleds onto cars. Violations will be prosecuted. Wm Ricklefs, marshal.
The State Farm Bureau gathering takes place in Des Moines this week with sessions opening Wednesday morning. Attendees from Titonka include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller, Jay Budlong, and John A. Sloper.
Charlie Reynolds arrived in Wes ley from Milwaukee Wisconsin to see his mother Mariah Reynolds who has been ill for about a week and a half. He was greeted by his brother Frank upon arrival.
Chrig Sonnenberg of Holland Iowa traced a missing truck sent from Fort Dodge to Boston Massachusetts. He operates a line with two semi trailers and five other trucks. One unit had been gone three weeks with no word. The truck was eventually located after his tracing visit.
Otto Wilberg, a Seneca farmer, was struck by a tree while chopping near his Ringsted farm and suffered a broken neck in two places. He was treated in Algona and later moved to Fort Dodge where doctors set the breaks. he remains paralyzed but hopeful for recovery. This marks his second serious injury in two years after a 1935 back injury.
James Winter, 76, born 1862, ties his age and birth date to his 1938 license number in Pocahontas county. The odd coincidence, highlighted by a November or Sunday event, echoes a note from Page Robert Ripley.
Mrs Petra Larson and Mrs Marie Christensen hosted a weekend visit. Orval Buffingtons of Lakota celebrated with Mrs Alice Buffington. Leo Orthel Ray Hansen and Ross Buffington assisted Mrs Busse for her birthday. CH Hoover group visited Ted Hoover. Floyd Smith traveled to Britt then Runnells Town for coal work.
A State Board ruling allows people who failed to file homestead exemptions before June 1 1987 to file by February 1 1938 and receive the same credit as if filed earlier. No exemptions can be granted on 1936 or 1937 taxes. file before February 1 1938.
Roy Richardson,Algona furniture dealer,moved into his new Hall street store last week and plans a formal opening in about three weeks. About $5,000 was spent remodeling the old Helberg garage into a fine display room in north Iowa. The front is plate glass with black cararra and nile green laminated glass. The floor is 540 yards of cemented inlaid linoleum and interior Celotex tile. Read his ad in this issue.
Mr and Mrs Wm Ricklefs attended a Mid-Continent meeting in Waterloo last week where Ricklefs ranked as high man in the northern division of gas oil and tires. The firm plans a 2000 dollar super service station to be built in Titanka this spring. The trip and entertainment were gratuities to Will and his wife.
A.W. Struve a salesman for the Belding Hemingway Corticell Co of Chicago collapsed and died of heart disease Monday morning in the Chrischilles Store basement. The body was taken to Laird and McCullough Funeral Home awaiting word from relatives. He was said to be married in California.
J G Gartner left Thursday for Galion Ohio to see his ailing mother who is bedbound. He plans a two week stay then travels to Washington DC to see Ruth and Vance Reichsamen and then to Quantico Virginia to visit his son John in the Marines.
Monday morning near Garner, Mr and Mrs Carl Veer traveling to Mason City avoided a collision with a speeding car driven by John Riggles of Corwith. Riggles braked on an icy curve, skidded, and sideswiped the Veer auto, bending a fender, shearing door handles, and breaking all glass on the left side. No injuries were reported.
Wm Shirley county superintendent of schools visited for professional business. Mr and Mrs Anton Pannkuk Garner and BE Buss and Irau Titonk visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs B A Pannkuk. Dr and Mrs R C Ball went to Des Moines where Dr Ball attended a veterinarians meeting. Marguerite and Edith Mae Budlong left for Los Angeles to spend the winter and attend junior college. Parents drove them to Ames then Des Moines, returning Tuesday night.
Mrs. Wm Ringsdorf of Portland spending the winter in Arkansas with her daughter Mrs Geo White and family.
Mr and Mrs Emmet Paetz are staying in Alabama for a few weeks hoping the country and climate suit them. If they like it they may buy property and move south to spend the winters there.
Lewis Glesking, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Glesking, slipped on ice in the farm yard a week ago and broke a bone just below the knee. He received medical attention and the leg was placed in a cast.
A correction notes Mrs Theo Rike was left off last week’s Red Cross donor list. Her contribution of one dollar was not counted in the prior report due to an oversight.
Here From Chicago Mrs Henry Graefen and daughter Diane of Chicago accompanied Mr and Mrs Will Senne arriving Friday morning for a couple of weeks visit Mrs Graefen visited here at Thanks giving time and when she returned her mother went with her for an extended visit Mr Senne went into the city ten days ago to visit his daughter and family and to return home with his wife.
The Kossuth County Mutual Fire Insurance board saw one director change with Luverne’s John Gelsbecker taking Nick Bormann’s seat and Swea City’s O L Thorogon replacing the late Edw Droessler. Jos Hauptmann became vice president while H J Bode remained president. The insurer holds nearly 20 million in force with a two mill levy and notes 1937 losses totaling 21,715.05 across 198 claims, and 1938 trends show fewer losses but slightly higher averages. Hold-over directors include H L Potter, Herman, Bode, and Hauptmann.
The Topic family thanks Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stecker for a generous gift from their farm received last week. The note conveys warmth and appreciation for the kind remembrance.
Algona notes last filing day for new district term opening January 24 with Judge James DeLand of Storm Lake. Several new cases listed including foreclosures, writs of attachment, damages, accounts, and contractor disputes. Local sentences include ten day jail for drunkenness and a $10 fine plus costs for another case.
Stockholders of the Titonka Co operative Creamery Company are called to meet at the Tyke Theatre on January 29 at 1 30 PM. Officers will be elected and other lawful business discussed. All patrons are invited. A speaker from the Iowa State Brand Creameries will attend. Secretary K P Hansen reports.
Archie Hutchison 76 retired attorney died recently in Algona after a long career starting in 1884. Admitted to the bar in 1896 he practiced until 1934 then shared his firm with his sons. Survived by wife Edith Call and four children with ties to Wisconsin Illinois and Chicago. He later worked in real estate and insurance with EH J Hayek.
Mr and Mrs Frank Meyer former Titanica residents returned last week from Iowa City where both had been patients at the University Hospital. Their son Rudolph remained with them. Mrs Meyer had her bonsils removed and Mr Meyer had a nerve operation to crush a nerve leading to the stomach. An earlier automobile accident is linked to stomach trouble and a tipped stomach found at Town City.
Mr and Mrs L D Prewitt of Forest City visited Sunday with Mr Tee O Wolfe in a local social stopover.
The Tyke Theatre plans a first of its kind Old Fiddler Contest on January 26 with contestants listed as George Lester from Woden Mrs Dell Fitch Burt Floria Bartlett Charles Cooper and Ernest Hansen from Titonka. The event aims to honor longtime supporters who helped the community during earlier years.
Word reached Buffalo Center last week that Nell W Carman 34 son of Editor G M Carman of Waterloo Iowa died after a week long illness. G M Carman and Mr and Mrs G A Carman drove to Waterloo to visit. funeral held January 13 at 2 PM at the Waterloo home.
Church sanctuary filled last Sunday with favorable road and weather. Attendance near average at Sunday School with 176 present. Week Day School of Religion shows 96 percent attendance. Junior Choir to pause for months. Easter brings regrouping. Intermediate and Young Peoples Choir keep regular practice in winter. German language service in sanctuary. English service in basement for those needing it. Slogan urges Drive Carefully Observe Highway Markers Save A Life.
Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Epworth League at 7:30 p m Choir practice Thursday at Stewart home AT DOAN Morning Worship at 9:30 a m Sunday School at 10:30 a m Ladies Aid Society Thursday at Mrs Ralph Stoll home
Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 1:00 p m and Church service at 2:00 p m with the English service led by Rev Boese of Lakota.
Licenses issued in Kosauth County last week include Victor Frank Weaver 19 Ledyard and Alice Mae Baker 19 Swea City Bernard F Dahrmann legal Hampton and Fern Ione Hemm legal Sheffield Herman M Johnson 43 Wells Minnesota and Wunice Swehla 26 Alden Minnesota Harry Osborn 22 Fort Dodge and Dorothy Dodd 19 Humboldt.
The Ploweer Bred Seed Corn Co of Des Moines will construct a $20,000 plant near Algona this spring across from the Wallburg service station at the 169 18 junction. It will buy a three acre tract owned by T H Wadsworth and lease land nearby to grow 600 acres of hybrid seed corn next year. If crops are normal, about $20,000 will be paid to farmers. In Kossuth county 282 corn loan advances have been made, totaling $138,581 for 278,000 bushels. There are 612 loan applications on file. W H Patterson of Lakota was reelected president of the Algona National Farm Loan Association.
Maurice Kell and John Wood trans acted business in Sioux City on Thursday.
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