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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
5
Wayne Miller suffered a broken left arm after a colt crowding incident while he and his brother Glen worked in an alley near Mangery. Wayne protected himself as the horses pressed forward, then was taken to town for treatment and remained overnight in pain but recovering.
At Titania alleys Honey Bees and Oilers share first place heading into the final week of the first half with Fearless Five a close second. Players expect a tougher second half and hot games ahead.
Ernest P. Hansen of Titonka captured first prize in Tyke Theatre’s Old Fiddlers contest on Tuesday night amid bitter weather. Mrs. Dell Fitch of Burt took second, with a tie for third between Chas Cooper and Florin Bartlett. A repeat event is being sought by organizer Mr. Bartlett.
Mr and Mrs John Osterman Jr have donated two dollars toward Red Cross membership in the past week. The organization operates entirely on voluntary contributions and uses funds for humanitarian and welfare needs.
Plans are being made for a Titanka business men meeting in the first week of February. The purpose is to report, settle old business and plan future activities. The date will be announced so every business man can attend.
Reverend A Kilian baptized three infants on Sunday. Deloris Stroebel, child of Henry and [name], was baptized at the Immanuel Lutheran church parsonage with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stroebel as sponsors. Blaine Alvina Christensen and Deloing Jennie Baade were baptized at their grandmother Mrs Baade’s Titonka home.
Wm Schram of Titonka announces candidacy for Supervisor in Kossuth County third district on the Republican ticket. He plans a spirited contest for the nomination and will campaign among voters in the next two months to secure support and offer strong service to constituents.
County basketball fans may attend the Algona tournament January 27 28 29 to watch Class A schools Algona Swea City and Titonka compete. Finals are scheduled for Monday evening. Titonka players include Hansen Rippentrop French Doege Callies Tryon Huber Batt Andrews Ricklefg Bruns.
Mrs Abbe Doden returned Wednesday from the General Hospital at Des Moines after a stay of two and a half weeks. She is reported to be getting along very well.
The North Central Teachers Association will gather in Fort Dodge on March 24 25 and 26. The event alternates yearly with Mason City and will open with a fellowship dinner.
School Pupils Take Notice In this issue an advertisement for a Denton Drug Store sale of fountain pens and pencils. The sale runs Thursday Friday and Saturday offering good pens at a very reasonable price with smooth ink flow and no smearing.
Henry Radmaker who managed the Standard Oil station here sold his interests last Thursday to Carl Eggedahl of Buffalo Center. Eggedahl will assume management February 1, is Guy Barton’s son-in-law, plans to move with his wife to Titonka, and will continue in business after leaving Radmaker’s service.
Letters from readers in Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Montana California Arkansas describe weather snow health work and travel as they enclose payments for the Topic subscription through January 1, 1939. Readers mention snow absence or presence and plans for visiting families and vacations while sending regards and best wishes.
The stockholders of the Titonka Co operative Creamery Company are called to an annual meeting at the Tyke Theatre on January 29 at 1 30 PM. Officers will be elected and other legal business discussed. All patrons are invited. A speaker from Iowa State Brand Creameries will attend. B P Hansen secretary 2 3 4
Sunday School at 1 PM and Church at 2 PM with English service led by Rev Kilian. The monthly collection will be taken. A joint meeting of Woden and Titonka Luther Leagues is scheduled for Sunday evening at Woden followed by a social hour. Choir practice on Thursday evening.
Public notice states the co partnership Bird and Schram, based in Titonka Iowa, has been dissolved and discontinued and is no longer in existence. Dated January 20 1938.
Mr and Mrs Sophus Nelson and Nanryl of Detroit Michigan Mr and Mrs Ernest Nelson of Kanawha were guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Bonacker for dinner Sunday.
Students home from Central College at Pella arrived Thursday from Nantje Tieden Esdert Smith and Friday from John Atlis and John Tapper. They returned to Pella Sunday after the weekend visit.
Herman Franzen came home early this week from Walmage hospital in Buffalo Center after a two week hospital stay for rupture. His operation marked the third in his family within six weeks, following his wife and son. He is recovering well.
The Federal North Iowa Grain Co marked its 16th anniversary in Titonka with a Saturday gathering for 350 guests. Local manager Luther Miller and traveling manager Earl Tungate attended to assist in entertaining attendees who enjoyed free coffee and homemade doughnuts.
Effie Mae Brown born south of Burt on May 17 1883 as second daughter of John and Olive Brown educated Humbodt college and nurse trained in Salt Lake City. She married H C Austin in 1903 in Ames Iowa had one son Merrill Vernon. After multiple moves she married O T Anderson in 1913 and lived in Dean area before moving to Salt Lake City in 1933. She died Jan 16 1938 in Salt Lake City at age 54. She leaves one son Merrill Vernon Austin his wife and four daughters of Ogden Utah, her mother, brothers, sisters and many relatives attended the funeral from several states.
L Krantz purchased the Al Meyer property and acreage at the north end of town. The site is described as desirable and conveniently located adjacent to Krantz’s own property.
Breen Post of the American Legion and its Auxiliary hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Elmer Peterson. A business session will be followed by a social hour and lunch.
Monday January 31 admission five cents to gil proceeds go to infantile paralysis sufferers. You'll want to attend.
In Algona justice courts Wagener Hentges Jones jailed 30 days for uttering false checks. Thorn of Luverne fined 65 dollars costs for drunkenness. Riedel of Burt fined 25 dollars for reckless driving. Judge DeLand opened term with 1938 grand jurors not required to appear. petit jury to meet Feb 1. New cases include Burt Farmer Exchange vs H R Bumkofske appeal. Rentz divorce. Helm ers vs Burt et al to interpret will. Probate estates list ad ministratrix Agnes McBride and administrator D C Hutchison. Will filed for Peter Brass. guardianship for Maurice and Edward Blocker. Henry Blocker guardian. estates of Wm Schultz and Henry W Janssen administrator for Anna Janssen. certified copies from Humboldt Co.
The county issued licenses including Ralph Janssen aged 22 and Fannie Smith 19 from Buffalo Center, Everett Leonard and Loretta Elbert of Rodman, Henry Meyer 3856 and Erna Kromminga 28 of Lakota.
Mr and Mrs Wm Peterson Mr and Mrs Frank Hoff Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher and children visited her brother Fred Kahlstorf and family at Britt and helped him celebrate his birthday.
Farmers Elevator hosts a free movie as thanks to customers and friends for the past year. A matinee at one and an evening showing of Life Begins With Love requires no tickets. The event invites all guests to attend. The Dean PTA met last Monday with Dr. Torgersen lecturing on the topic of health.
Abbey Winter, John Boekelman, Guy Barton, Albert Kruse and John A. Sloper attended the state Farm Bureau convention held in Des Moines last week. They participated in the sessions on Thursday and Friday after the meeting opened Wednesday.
W L Patterson notes Sunday services at the Doan church with 9:30 a.m. worship and 10:80 a.m. Sunday School. Epworth League rally at Luverne Sunday at 3 p.m. Titanica League devotions 4 to 4:30 p.m. Meet at 2:15 p.m. Supper by Luverne League for 16 cents. Choir practice at Stewart home Thursday. Subscribers urged to renew Christian Advocate at $1 for a year.
A report from the senior Home Economics girls notes rubber padded metal chairs spark when touched, shocking instructor Miss Peterson. The piece also details a candy sale, new economics classes, an alarm clock fundraiser, and a busy schedule of junior and senior activities in athletics music and theater.
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