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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
5
The community mourns the death of Mrs Elsia Tjaden Schutter after years of intermittent appendicitis culminated in a fatal operation. Born September 4 1896 she married Bonno Schutter in 1920 and leaves husband two children and several relatives. Funeral held Tuesday at the Lutheran church with interment in Garman Cemetery around Titonka.
A column by Bonstetter critiques Iowa tax policy and the Farm Bureau stance on a gross income tax. He notes a $2,000,000 unemployment appropriation attempt, disputes the Farm Bureau plan, and cites declines in state receipts and motor fuel tax abuses. He urges lawmakers to reject the proposed tax scheme.
Farmers in Buffalo Township urged to attend a Corn Hog Meeting at 1 O O F Hall Titonka Friday at 2 p m County Agent Bonnstetter of Algona will lead instructions in the corn hog campaign to reduce production Questions will arise on the program and civic improvement. farmers urged to unite for the effort and attend the meeting with interest in the movement
Mrs Gesgina Schutter born Gesing Jansser on February 17 1862 in Resem Germany died at the home of her daughter Mrs Bertha Gegoft in Wesley Friday morning at 3 15 at age 71 years 11 months 2 days She married Henry Schutter March 25 1888 and had three children The family moved from Bancroft Iowa to Lakota in 1902 then to Wesley in 1919 Mr Schutter died July 20 1926 She had lived with her daughter in Wesley for five years since July 20 1933 She was affiliated with the German Reformed church and later attended the Methodist church She leaves two sons Henry Buffalo Center Jerry West Bend a daughter Mrs Bertha Scott Wesley eleven grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers Ralph Janssen Titonka Aggo Janssen Lakota Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two.
Stockholders of the Titonka Co-operative Creamery Company are summoned for the annual meeting January 27 at 2 p.m. at the I O O F Hall to elect officers and discuss other legally brought business. E P Hansen, Secretary.
Marriage licenses issued since the last report include Robert A Hogan and Agnes Origer of Whittemore, Stephen L Loss of Irvington and Vergie Halsrud of Bode, Alfred Beterstadt and Lucinda Hannover at Whittemore, and Louis Greinert and Bertha Vaudt both of Whittemore.
A lively contest to fill the Algona postmaster position next March or April. Candidates named include James McDonald and Wade W. Sullivan. McDonald recently circulated a petition with many signers.
The obituary notes that the deceased rests at the M. E. church burial in Evergreen Cemetery beside her husband, who died earlier. Sympathy is extended to those left to mourn the loss of a loved one. Wesley Correspondent reports the details.
New cases filed in the district court civil division this past week include Reed versus Nits for damages from an auto collision. Finkelstein versus Rice for account. Moe and Sjogren versus Cosgrove for account. Loesch versus Sartor for foreclosure. Nemmers versus Juchum et al for lease. Isa Wall Paper versus Paine and Sorenson et al. Duda Meyers versus Holecek for account. Metropolitan Life vs Dolan et al for foreclosure. First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank Chicago vs Hodgson et al for foreclosure. Johnston Clay Work Inc versus Brown for contract. Niver vs Hanson sheriff of Hancock County for injunction. U S Rubber Products Co Inc vs Soren son for account. Equitable Life vs Wolf et al for foreclosure. Montgomery Ward and Co vs Altwaegg for account. John Brinkham versus Orville Hadrick et al for lease.
Interest centers on turning Union Slough into a game and fish reserve with both federal and state involvement. The key hurdle is whether landowners will sell at a low price, which could enable a lake like feature and shade trees, creating a beauty spot and wildlife refuge.
Mrs Elizabeth Amesbury of Carroll Towar remits her subscription to the Topic and writes that the weather is fair and snow nearly gone. She adds that everyone is well and hopes the recipients are likewise happy.
DeVries and Wallace will hold a public horse sale of 22 head at the Buffalo Center Sales Pavilion on Friday afternoon January 26.
Lawrence Doege faced a frightening mishap when a bull tossed him into the air during chores in the yard. The dog intervened, the bull was kept at bay, and Doege crawled to a wagon for safety until help arrived. The local doctor treated him and bed rest followed.
The county Board of Supervisors met last week approving the annual Farm Bureau statement showing 200 paid members and $1060 in dues. They set budgets for county offices and approved land purchase for a gravel pit. Wages for road crews were fixed with hourly rates and mile rates for draglines. Official reports from justices of the peace and mayors were approved, and bids for bridge lumber and piling were scheduled for February 2.
Township meetings scheduled to inform and sign up corn hog contracts in Kossuth County list the chairmen and locations. Prairie under John N. Ludwig with meetings Jan 31 to Feb 3 at the Witte building. Sherman chaired by John Geisb ecker with split locations Jan 26. Wesley led by Olaf Finnemark at Kilempater Hall Jan 26. Plum Creek chaired by Clark Scuffham with Jan 22 meeting at Central School. Buffalo chaired by Jay Budlong with sign-up blocks Jan 29 to Feb 2. Fenton chaired by B R Schiel with Jan 25 and 26 at Lone Rock school. Lotts Creek led by Geo J Winkel with Jan 24 and 26 sessions. Whittemore chaired by Ba Youingwirth with Jan 23 north two miles.
Sunday School meets at ten each Sunday with growing attendance. The Sunday School board will meet soon to plan ways to improve the program. Next Sunday a special offering will fund the diary for music, with envelopes available for participants. Attendance at church remains strong, and new faces are hoped for as everyone is invited to join.
The Boy Scouts, with the State Game Commission, seek farmer cooperation to place shelters near fields and streams. Shelters are built from brush with a runway beneath. fodder shocks may be left for winter. The note urges wildlife conservation amid uncertain winter weather.
Postmaster Sid J. Backts was brought home last Monday from the M E hospital at Des Moines and we are sorry to report that he has been losing ground and getting weaker the past week.
Kossuth County heads Iowa in corn loans with 1,260 loans totaling 862,684 dollars last Saturday. Calhoun, Green, and Pocahontas follow. In the corn hog program Kossuth trails due to district meeting time drawings, but officials expect a quick lead after sign-up meetings begin soon.
The county fair association met in the courthouse last Tuesday. New bylaws repeal the $1 membership and make officers accountable to the five member board, reduced from seven. Elected directors include Murray, Gross, Patterson, Ramey, Scuffham. Murray declined, Moulton added. Vincent renominate secretary at 600 dollars yearly, Bode treasurer, directors paid nothing. Next meeting to elect president and vice president. Also German Golden Gleen-H club met at Anna Abbas home with activities and talks, lunch served, next meeting February 10 at Barton home.
Honor roll entries list residents with birth or anniversary dates across multiple towns including Titonka Buffalo Center Woden and nearby areas. Names appear with mixed spellings and years ranging from 1924 to 1995, reflecting a historical school or community record.
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