Emmet Ash Dead at Oral South Dakota
Emmet Ash formerly of Titonka Iowa died January 14 in Sisters Hospital Hot Springs South Dakota after two months illness. Sister Mrs Oscar Hedwick and mother Mrs M J Ash were at his bedside. Interment January 16 1936 at Fairview Cemetery near Hot Springs. Ash known as an artist who painted for many in Iowa, had visited Titonka yearly.
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Emmet Ash
Oral
S. D
Titonka
Hot Springs
Sisters Hospital
Oscar Hedwick
M. J. Ash
Tairview
Hot ‘Springs
Iowa
Hatherville
Ash
Titania
Obituary for Mrs. John Spear of Titonka
Mrs. John Spear nee Bena Amelsberg born July 16 1864 in New York City died January 15 after four days of illness at her son John Cordes home in Titonka. She married John Cordes in Illinois and had three children. After his death she wed John Spear in 1902. he died in 1931 and her son Dick soon after. Survived by her children, sister and brothers, twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. She joined Ramsey Reformed Church in 1904 and faced death with faith.
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John ‘Spear
Bena Amelsberg
New York City
Tllinois
John Cordes
Mary Beenken
Ida Tjaden
Cordes
Titonka
John Spear
Mr. Spear
Henry
Henry Franzen
Jake Wegens
Ben Amelsberg
Albert Amelsberg
Thompson
John Amelsberg
Morris, Minn
National Bank Final Dividend At Titania
A display ad informs depositors of the closed First National Bank of Titania that a 12.07 percent final dividend will be paid on Thursday and Friday. Receivers McGrevey and assistants will distribute checks at Titanka Savings Bank, with any undelivered checks sent to Washington, D. C. Depositors must bring receiver's certificates to collect.
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First National Bank of Titania
McGrevey
Titanka Savings Bank
Washington, D. c
4-H Committee Met Thursday In Lakota Swea City and Bancroft
The county committee of the girls 4-H clubs met at Mrs Gus Torine's on Tuesday of this week. Members include Mrs Jerry Heetland Mrs J H Warburton Miss Emma Gutknecht Lakota Mrs R R Masterson Corwith Mrs T F Johnson Swea City Mrs Amil Larson Swea City and Mrs Ray Miller Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Torine
Jerry Heetland
J. H. Warburton
Emma Gutknecht
Lakota
R. R. Masterson
Corwith
T. F
Johnson
Swea City
Amil Larson
Ray Miller
Bancroft
Note on Subscriptions for Foreign Readers
The notice informs readers outside Iowa that two weeks remain to pay overdue Topic subscriptions by February 1, 1936 or face discontinuation. It explains postal costs and advance payment requirements to continue delivery and urges timely remittance for those whose subscription expires January 1, 1936.
John A Rode Seeks Sanitarium Treatment in Missouri
In Excelsior Springs Missouri Mr and Mrs John A Rode departed Wednesday of last week for a three week stay at a sanitarium to undergo medical treatments.
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Excelsior Springs
John A.rode
Missouri
Community Calendars Available at Topic Office
Residents who did not receive Community Calendars are urged to call the Topic office for a copy. A supply is available for the entire community.
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Postponed in Burt
Postponed county meeting in Burt on Thursday evening January 23 features State Commander W G Henke as speaker. The event is led by Legion Auxiliary in the county and invites members and the public to attend and hear the address by Henke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion-Auxiliary
Burt
W. G. Henke
Birth of Anita Darlene Hart-Hansen at Hill City
Mayme and Andrew Petersen honor the birth of Anita Darlene to Ruth Hart-Hansen in Hill City South Carolina on January 11 1938 Ruth Hart is the daughter of L C Hart prior to marriage This makes Andrew and Mayme Petersen great uncle and aunt This is their first born.
Death of Vernon Knutson A Buffalo Center Baby
Vernon Knutson seven months old, child of Mr and Mrs Knutson, Buffalo Center farmers, died Thursday January 16 after pneumonia. Funeral held Monday at Buffalo Center funeral home with Congregational minister presiding, burial in church cemetery. Mr and Mrs Abbe Winter and family visited from nearby to attend.
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Vernon Knutson
Knutson
Buffalo Center
Abbe Winter
Being A Good Neighbor in Emmetsburg Business Policy
A persuasive editorial argues that supporting local merchants strengthens the community and mutual profits. It contends that small savings from shopping out of town are offset by ill will and lost business, urging 100 percent local spending to sustain neighbors and local tradesmen in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Corn Testing at Corwith Payroll Rise at Plant
In Corwith the seed testing plant payroll for Saturday night last week was $215, rising to $145 the prior weekend. More workers are on duty this week and extra space has been secured in the old Motor Inn building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwith
Motor Inn
Woden Editor Weds Leon Girl
On Tuesday January 21 Miss Anica Harden of Leon Town daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Harden of Leon married Orville Murr son of Horace Murr of Woden Town at the Pride's home with Rev Hart of Leon Christian church officiating. Bride a Leon High graduate and Leon Telephone Co worker. Groom a Titanka High graduate and ex Woden Print Shop worker who has served three years in CCC Company 783 stationed at Winona MN Sheridan AR and Leon Town. They will reside in Woden where the groom will edit the Woden Weekly.
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Anica Harden
Leon Town
John W. Harden
Leon
Orville Murr
Horace Murr
Woden Town
Pride’s
Hart
Christian Church of Leon
Leonigh School
Leon Telephone Co
Titanka
Woden
Company 783
C.C.C
Winona
Minn
Sheridan
Arkansas
Town
Coldest Morning Since Storms With Deep Snow Drift
The Monday dawn brought twenty below zero in Titania and nearby regions, beating the prior coldest record of sixteen below. Four feet of snow blankets the area with higher drifts in sheltered spots after weekend storms.
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Titania
Former Mayor of Wesley Dies
William Pearson Giddings longtime Wesley resident former postmaster and mayor dies after brief illness at Town City hospital funeral held at Methodist church with Rev. Arthur Bottom presiding born January 22 1844 in Stephenson County Illinois married to Eirza Ward in 1864 moved to Wesley Township in 1869 then to town in 1891 served as postmaster 1898 1897 and mayor 1909 1910 charter member of Congregational church active Odd Fellows member buried Evergreen Cemetery survived by daughter Mrs Frey Ringsdorf Burt sons Guy Burt and Albert Wesley sister in California twenty three grandchildren and thirty five great grandchildren funeral followed by community sympathy.
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William Pearson Giddings
Town City Hospital
Methodist Church
Arthur Bottom
Stephenson County
Illinois
Eirza Hannah Ward
Wesley Township
Congregational Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Gordon
Glenn
Milton Giddings
Ted Ringsdorf
William
Rodney Giddings
Burt
Frey Ringsdort
Guy Giddings
Mrs Will Rike Returns From Avoca Wisconsin Visit
Mrs Will Rike returned Tuesday morning last week from Avoca Wisconsin where she spent three weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Will Rike.
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Avoca
Wis
Will Rike
Wisconsin
Mrs
Ed Sonnenberg and Miss Wempen Wed in Blue Earth
Ed Sonnenberg son of Mrs Henry Sonnenberg near town quietly wed Miss Wempen a Buffalo Center school teacher on November 29 1985 at Blue Earth Minn The couple kept the secret until early January with only immediate relatives aware News notes say the bride will continue teaching through the term and the groom is a hardworking farmhand praised for his character and plans a bright future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed, Sonnenberg
Henry Sonnenberg
Miss Wempen
Buffalo Center
Blue ‘Marth
Minn
Colder Than Usual Sweeps Iowa With School Closures
Yesterday marked the coldest day in Iowa in 36 years per radio readings at 1 PM. Temperatures ranged from 36 in Emmetsburg to 22 in Des Moines and 65 below zero at International Falls. Continued cold expected today and tomorrow with many northern Iowa schools closed.
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Iowa
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Minneapolis
International Falls
Minn
North Iowa
Examination Held for Algona Substitute Carrier Clerk
M. J. McCall of the United States Civil Service Commission supervised a competitive exam last Saturday forenoon at the Masonic Temple for a substitute carrier clerk position in the Algona post office. Ten contenders named were Dore J. Frech, Carlisle Becker, A. Genrich, Thomas Vipond, Firman Dutton, Kenneth Harris, Ernest Moe, Charles Barrickman, Verner Sands, Howard Platt, and Bernard Dahlhauser. Papers were sent to St Paul for district marking before final forwarding to Washington for appointment.
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M. J. McCall
United States Civil Service Commission
Masonic Temple
Algona
Dore J. Frech
Carlisle Becker
A. Genrich
Thomas Vipond
Firman Dutton
Kenneth Harris
Ernest Moe
Charles Barrickman
Verner Sands
Howard Platt
Bernard Dahlhauser
St. Paul
Washington
Extreme Cold Grim Dawn Sweeps North
The day brought 30 below zero in several regions as the coldest in years. A 40 mph wind battered northern Towa with schools closed and business halted. Winnipeg reported 60 degrees below zero, while Iowa faced its severest snowstorm in years defense farmers stay home to protect stock and homes.
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Towa
Winipeg
Canada
Lowa
Celebrated 18th Birthday At Don Bacon Home
Relatives and friends gathered at the Don Bacon home east of town to help Vern Bacon celebrate his eighteenth birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mark Bacon and family Mrs Claire Heifner and Mr Herman Blakeley and families. Mrs Bacon provided the food and was noted as a former Buffalo Center teacher.
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Don Bacon
Vern Bacon
Mark Bacon
Claire Heifner
Herman ‘Blakeley
Bacon
Buffalo Center
Annual Creamery Meeting for Titonka Co-Operative
The Titonka Co-Operative Creamery stockholders set an annual meeting for January 25 at the I C C F Hall to elect officers and discuss other business. Secretary E P Hansen notes the gathering will address official actions and required motions. L A Winkel of Algona announced his bid for Kossuth County Attorney at the January 8 Jackson Day Dinner, with J J Dooley seeking reappointment as County Recorder.
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I.C.C.F. Hall
Titonka Co-Operative Creamery
E. P. F Hansen
Roosevelt Ball and Party Planned at Coliseum
J A Bleich announces a Roosevelt ball and party at the Coliseum on Thursday evening January 30 1936. Thirty percent of proceeds go to Washington DC for the Georgia foundation for crippled children, with the rest used locally for the same purpose after expenses.
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Roosevelt
J. A. Bleich
Coliseum
Washington, D. C
Georgia Foundation For Crippled Children
Notice of Probate of Will in Iowa State Court
Kossuth County Iowa District Court hears proof for the last will and testament of Bena Spear dated July 12 1934. Hearing set for February 17 1986 at 10 AM at Algona courthouse. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated January 20 1936. Clerk Kathryn McEvoy. Deputy Alma Pearson. Sullivan McMahon Linnan attorneys.
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Iowa
Kossuth
Bena Spear
Algona
Town
District Court News In Brief Opens Next Week With Cases Listed
The District Court will open next week Monday with Judge George Heald. Upcoming grand and petit juries are planned. Numerous trial notices list cases including Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. vs J H Menke and Metropolitan Life Inc. Co. vs Katherine Gustin, among others. New cases filed feature auto collision damages and foreclosure actions, with several divorce and probate items noted.
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George Heald
John Hansen
Axel Erickson
G. IS
Buchanan
Carrie H. Gardner
B. H. Gardner
Eva Germann
Joseph
Johanna Klemm
Grace Johnson
Harlowe
Rec
L. C
August Harig
F. J. Mann
Otto Taylor
Gladys Taylor
Marriage Licenses Issued in Wesley Area
Dan Cupid appears slowed by weather as two marriage licenses were issued this past week. Raymond F. Ricke and Rita Sherman, both of Wesley, wed in addition to Vincent Kruise and Anna Besch, both of Wesley.
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Dan Cupid
Raymond F. Ricke
Rita Sherman
Wesley
Vincent Kruise
Anna Besch
Planning Board Meeting Set With Humboldt County
The County Planning Board, formed earlier, will meet January 28 at the Algona Legion hall with the Humboldt Board in attendance. Fred Clarge of the Extension Service at Ames College will speak on plans for farmers in the two counties.
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Planning Board
County Planning Board
Algona Legion Hall
Humboldt Board
Fred Clarge
Extension Service
Ames College
Smith For President A Jeffersonian Democrat Prospect
Mason City Globe-Gazette ponders the idea of Al Smith seeking the presidency as a Jeffersonian Democrat and asks what might happen if he runs in November. The column weighs potential shifts in party dynamics and voter response amid a volatile political landscape.
Rock Island Free Pickup and Delivery Start Date
On January 20 the GC R I & P began offering free pickup and delivery for all business houses in Rock Island. Wm Rickless holds the contract for pickups and deliveries, with quick service available by calling his home. For articles over 600 pounds the consignee must arrange to aid handling. Service covers freight to doorways or platforms. extra tasks like basement or stair delivery require drayman arrangement. Not applicable to empty carriers not hauled or freight under 20 cents per hundred pounds.
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Rickless
Drayman
8 000 000 Farms Put Under AAA Regimentation
The United States Daily notes that over three million farmers submitted to government regimentation to support a parity price for agricultural goods. It argues farmers sacrificed freedom to plant and produce, seeking relief to stabilize agriculture and pay debts, urging courageous state action beyond politics.
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America
Agriculture
United States Daily
County Board Approves Tax Collector and Assessors
The County Board of Supervisors met last Wednesday and approved the appointment of C. H. Ostwinkle as tax collector, bond $2000, under County Treasurer M. J. Duffy. Bonds for Assessor Robert Loss of Union township and C. O. Peterson of Ledyard township, both $500, were approved. Secondary Road Petition No. 369 was filed, a hearing on drainage district No. 69 re classification was held, taken under advisement, and adjourned to February 3, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
C. H. Ostwinkle
M. J. Duffy
Robert Loss
Union Township
C. O. Peterson
Ledyard Township
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Mother's Right to Evict Son
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a mother's right to eject her son from a farm tenancy in Kossuth County for nonpayment. The decision found Judge Heald acted illegally when he declined to issue an eviction writ after Sheriff Dahlhauser refused to serve the order. Evidence showed Carroll had paid rent until a hernia prevented work.
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Supreme Court of
Iowa
Heald
Dahlhauser
Algona
Justice Court
Ralph Carroll
Kossuth
Carroll
Algona Boosters Win Two Wins and Hard Fought Tie
Algona Boosters defeated Titonka A C 51 to 46 on Titonka floor. They then beat Luverne A C 38 to 15 at Luverne. St Cecelius academy beat Wesley high 29 to 9. Algona high edged Iowa Falls 29 to 27 on Algona floor with Post scoring the decisive basket in the final minute.
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Algona
Algona Boosters
Titonka A. C
Titonka
Boosters
Luverne A. C
Luverne
St. Cecelius Academy
Wesley High School
Wesley
Algona High
Iowa Falls
Candidate Dilemmas Amid Roosevelt Rivalries
The Freeman Journal notes that one figure will not carry a state but could gather enough Democrat votes to block the Democrat pomines. Smith will not run, valuing affection for Smith over hatred of Roosevelt.
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Union
Smith
Roosevelt
Freeman Journal
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Alma Pearson
Sullivan
McMahon & Linnan
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Law Dodson Fisher Co
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Hannah Behnke
John G. Rippentrop
George Riegel
Oscar Poirot
H. JL. Meader
Lester Paulson
Homer Altizer
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
J. H. Menke
Moe
Sjogren
Joe Cosgrove
Champlin Refining Co
Claus Wibben
Myrtie Ringsdorf
Clinton Waltman
Nellie R. Anderson
Va. R. S. Blossom
First National Bank
Elmore
George Wicks
Frank Grandgenet
H. W. Pletch
Tom Wells
Carl Struecker
Kossuth County
Fred Baumgartner
J. H. Sheridan
Anna Springer
Douglas Wildin
Equity
Anthony Schmitt
F. J. Balgeman
John Taylor
John Byson
Ervin
Castell
Thompson Yards Inc
Roy C. Mueller
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank
I. H. Johnson
Theodore Kenne
Susannah Andre
Metropolitan Life Inc. Co
Katherine ‘Gustin
Klare T. Butterworth
Olof Pearson
Vera Wohlers
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