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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
4
Far four miles north of Sigour ney Keoki county M Clary War preserves a forest of about six acres with more than 30 varieties of trees. The collection aims to show nearly every tree that can grow in this climate and includes histories of each species and its country of origin.
Dennis Murray on sick list and Mrs A J Smith ill last week. F W Baur family hosted at L Christ home. Beulah left for carving Iowa. Various visitors to Christ and Winter families. Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen installed. Kensington Club entertained. Postmaster Woden, W J Sage, faces federal embezzlement charges and bond. Snowfall in California noted via telegraph. local farming notes include well drilling and drainage projects.
Twenty years ago J. D. Andrews sold a fine team of colts to Alcona buyers for 276 dollars. Miss Cora Bilyen visited Miss Hattie Blake at Bachelor Corner. Miss Julia Schram attended teachers exams in Algona. A. F. Schrader from Rake visited relatives and runs a hardware business. Mrs. C. B. Mitchell returned from Storm Lake to care for her ill father. H. O. Buell of Burt was elected cashier of the First National Bank. Ernest Hansen moved to Des Moines to work as a clerk in Kleist's store next week. August Schrader advertised a closing-sale for February 6. Col. W. T. Hall auctioneer. Herman Neson clerk. John Dirksen left for Racine to visit relatives and Hermann, Minnesota. Albert Amelsberg of Germania returned from Freeport visiting relatives. Boye Deickman and Miss Minnie Schmidt reportedly married and honeymooning in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stuart welcomed a baby girl. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ward. Five cars of stock shipped from Titonia with Westlike, Pannhuk & Schram four cars and Woda, Hager one car. Leslie J. Hansen reportedly went to California to marry Miss Jennie Johnson. L. Heitner appointed rural carrier starting February. J. B. Bird joyed over arrival of a baby Bird. Jelle Tjaden from Woden visited and handled business.
This week reports Wesley Notes J Clifton recovering from illness, the Harry Iarrly family moving to Algona, Arthur Ward visiting on Saturday, and a Catholic Women’s Missionary Society bake sale at the Bat Shop. Leo Bleich family recovering from flu, Doctor Bockenberry returning from a convention of surgeons, Ladies Aid at ME church event noted.
The notice records visits by Rose and Marguerite Ormsby from Britt to their brother's family, a Wednesday meeting with Mrs Amesbury, and a postponed Methodist W FM meeting due to weather and illness. it mentions travel by Mr and Mrs Conner to Eagle Grove with Mrs Warner, and minor family health updates tied to Plymouth residents.
Walter Paulstich made a business visit to Fenton Saturday and sold a load of hogs to Burt buyers delivered by track. The Burch children were absent from school due to distance and snow. Edna Bunkotske is confined to bed by flu and absent from school. A dance occurred at the Wh Stiels home last Wednesday night with a good crowd. Mrs Del Pitch entertained Wyol Stott and family and others at a 500 party and oyster supper. Mrs Oliver Graham was chosen as delegate from Portland to Ames for the short course. A bake sale raised money in Burt Saturday. Eight women attended the district No 3 Farm Bureau slip-cover lesson at Mrs Lofus Petersen. The Grovers reported three barrels of dressed poultry. Grandma Bleich of Burt, age 86, was seriously injured by a fall and is bedridden. Portland friends.
Relatives express sorrow over the accident while planning for future updates. Mention of local officials, telephone repair work, and attempts to sell used equipment accompany notes on town meetings and agricultural outreach aimed at preparing farmers for improved outlook and income.
Kossuth County hosts an outlook conference on February 13 at 10 00 AM to aid farmers in planning for 1929 production and prices. The event aims to translate Washington National Outlook Conference results to local producers and improve profit potential through informed decisions.
Swea City high school defeated Titonka high school in a doubleheader basketball game held Friday at the swing building. Titonka showed promise, but the Swedes delivered a stronger performance with expectations for the rest of the season.
The article notes Governor Hammill left office four years ago with a $600000 surplus. It states that spending has used the surplus and warns that current large appropriations will raise the state levy and increase taxes to cover expenses.
Orville Wogen, farmer of Lake Mills, is constructing an airplang a two seater home built craft. This follows Sylvan Lugeler of Leland who built a bi plane and flew last July. Augelen has logged over 12000 miles without mishap including a trip to Canada.
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