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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
5
Jee O. Wolfe, Mayor, states that effective July 4 1937 the new gambling device law expands to include slot machines punch boards and similar devices. It bans possession and operation in any venue, allows forfeiture, and urges local and county police to enforce the law with cooperation if needed.
Lutheran notes announce services next Sunday at 10 in connection with Confirmation. Sunday School at 9 a m. Baptismal requests should be notified. Student pastor Mrs Martin Brandt hosts Ladies Aid Wednesday. Choir practice Friday evening 8 o clock as Day Luther League Sunday. Martin Schulz listed as Student Pastor.
Floyd Dremmel and Sean Bobby in Aurora Illinois spent Thursday evening in local areas. They visited the town and joined friends for a quiet social time around the downtown venue.
At the annual meeting held July 1 in the school building W H Stott was re elected president of the school board and Ethel HB Downs secretary.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Ball of Monroe Wisconsin visited here to see his brother Cy Ball and Mrs R C Ball and family. They returned home Monday.
Dr and Mrs W L Tindall depart Sunday for Chicago to attend the national osteopathic convention. In the city, Dr Tindall plans special study in rectum disease.
From Grand Rapids Minnesota Mr and Mrs Fred Adams visited at the J B E Keil home over Saturday and Sunday. Fred is a half brother of Mr Keil and it had been ten years since he had been in town to visit his brother.
From Rosholt L D Myr and Mrs Glen Heifner with daughter Ada spent the weekend and Monday with his mother Mrs Thomas Helfner and brother L C and other relatives. He noted crops looked fine in his South Dakota home before leaving for Iowa. The office was paid a pleasant visit Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Ranny Richter and family of Bagley Minnesota visit relatives in Kossuth County Iowa staying two to three weeks. They are presently with Mr and Mrs Chas Leeck west of town and plan to visit other parts of the state.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Tuttle and Mr. and Mrs. Telko Sietsama with daughter Grace left Wednesday for Olson's Camp on Big Winnie Lake Minnesota. They plan to spend several days fishing and resting away from business life with Telko as the main fisherman and C. W. assisting the ladies with chores before and after meals.
Budlong family came back Friday from Glendale California after a 4500 mile journey. Edith left Monday to return to work at the Hampton bank. In the west they met former Titanka people who asked to convey greetings to friends. The trip began June 14 to bring Marguerite home for a visit, third year since her last stay with her parents.
Four fishermen Abba Higgins Mark Bacon Bacon and Winter finished a fishing expedition up north last week. They returned Saturday sunburned from a blistering sun yet merry. Higgins worst hit by sun. Mark Bacon reportedly caught the largest fish and the crew agrees they must work hard for daily limits. Next trip aims for crappies and pumpkin seeds.
Vernon L. Cooper from Oakland writes to Mr. Wolfe about reading a June 28 edition of the Oakland Tribune. He notes a local item marked on page 14 and mentions Burt and Algona, seeing West Coast connections to small towns, and that he has been with Cavalier & Co for 41 years. He recalls a trip to West Virginia.
Drivers involved in any motor vehicle accident should report immediately to the nearest peace officer or police station. Mandatory reports apply for injuries, deaths, or property damage over twenty five dollars under Iowa law effective July 4. City limits filings go to the chief of police. The goals are to record accidents, prevent repeats, and aid investigations while allowing civil actions to be limited by law.
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are outlined with symptoms and first aid. Heat stroke features high fever flushed skin and rapid pulse. cooling the body in water or with ice is advised. Heat exhaustion shows cold pale skin and weakness. treat like shock and keep warm with fluids. Prompt expert attention reduces after effects.
A man, possibly Walter W. Block, was found dead at the Block farm near Laverne last Sunday afternoon. The barn on the premises was badly damaged by fire. Sheriff Casey Loss and state investigators visited Tuesday to determine the death’s cause and identify the man.
Mr and Mrs J B Wilson celebrate a new home described as one of the finest in town with modern conveniences and distinctive design. The 41 by 29 12 foot residence features Anderson casement windows venetian blinds and a glass corner kitchen. Groundwork includes a full basement air conditioning oil heat and water softener. The couple who run Wilson Cafe invite thoughts of long happiness in their pride of place. Ernest Meyer Dead at 78 Woden Notice was received Friday of the death of Mgr Ernest Meyer of Flannigan Ill a former Woden resident who operated a shoe repair shop He died after a heart attack at 78 years with surviving children including Mrs Fed Shipley Wesley Mrs Joe Kramer Woden Mr Henry Meyer Woden Mr Frank Meyer Bede Mr Fred Meyer Glenville Neb Mr John Meyer Pontiac Ill and Mrs Henry Brandt deceased
Mr and Mrs Boye Deickmann of Foxhome Minnesota arrived Thursday night for the funeral of his sister Mrs L A Doege buried in Buffalo Town cemetery Friday. They visited Friday evening and spent Saturday with her mother Mrs Ernest Schmidt and son Fred before returning home Sunday morning. Boye remains active with a 200 acre farm. Mrs Deickmann owns 250 turkeys and a thriving garden.
The piece argues that constant parental fights shape unhealthy emotional patterns in youth. George and Stephen suffer from lack of guidance and school friction, leading to defiance and daydreaming. Sponsored by the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa.
Judge F. G. Davidson and Judge James DeLand led district court sessions. Foreclosures pursued in Joint Stock Land Bank vs Rath and Federal Farm Mortgage Co. Others include divorces for Harold Neville and Welden Kepler, title quieting, and various probate orders. New filings include Bahnson vs Meyers writ attach ment, Uhlenhake vs Kent note, and probate matters for Witham and Johnson estates.
The Algona Grays posted a strong week by beating the Cleveland Indians Youngsters 7 to 4 last Wednesday. They lost 6 to 4 to Forest City on July 4th in a hot game. On July 5th Bancroft Junior Legion, county champions, defeated an all star county team 19 to 6. This week they host the Giant Collegians of Piney Woods Mississippi at 8 p.m. on Friday and face the Black Spiders of Texas the following Sunday evening, with an exhibition of comedy shatter ball and pepper-ball. They also plan to play Charles City next Sunday.
The July 4th and 65th celebration at the Algona fairgrounds met expectations with no accidents or arrests. Attendance was lighter Sunday, larger Sunday evening, and Monday evening drew a full grand stand with enthusiastic applause. The Great American Carnival remains on site for the rest of the week.
Robert M. Loss and A L Brown promote a soil demonstration at Widowa Tuesday. Upcoming events include July 8 demonstrations for girls at Banesvatt and Plum Creek township Farm Bureau at Wayne. Ledyard Farm Bureau meets July 9 with Charles Gutknecht hosting and 417 club in charge.
The Bingham township school board held their annual meeting in July at the community hall. The following teachers received contracts: district No. 1 Evelyn Olson No. 8 Wunice Madgen No. 4 Pathenia Hansen No. 5 Inez Eckels No. 6 Johanna Creenfield No. 7 Robert Missman No. 8 Alice Kelleg No. 9 Virginia Missman. A. J. Phillips was elected treasurer and H. L. Missman secretary.
The essay argues pedestrians share responsibility for nearly half of automobile deaths. It warns against crossing midblock from behind parked cars or jaywalking at corners. Emphasizing proper walking conduct, it urges pedestrians to use correct paths to reduce fatalities nationwide.
Algona resident John Walburg, brother of Sidney Walburg who runs a filling station and tourist cabin northwest of Algona on Highway 18, was presented before the commissioners of insanity Monday and committed to Cherokee Hospital for the insane.
Dan Cupid closed June with a rush issuing eleven marriage licenses since the last report. Listed couples include Joseph C. Reed and Lillian Storvick of Clark County, Lawrence Kinnamon of Brooklyn and Ruth Jones of Livermore, Herman Wise of Sexton and Emma M. Voss of Luverne, Walter Frambach of West Bend and Ella R. Leininger of Lotts Creek, Glen A. Mino and Pearl H. Weiner of Lone Rock, Lawrence M. Kirsch of Ostrogen and Herlinda Frieders of Bode, Russell A. Petty and Hazel Strandquist of Mason City, Robert H. Peterson and Daryl B. Nelson of Minneapolis, Henry W. Winter and Alice F. Bassett of Blue Earth, Aug Schafer and Blaine Zinnel of West Bend, Richard C. Holter and Agnes Have of Fairmont.
The board of supervisors met July 1 to approve quarterly reports of the Recorder, Clerk, and Auditor, and the Treasurer’s semi annual report to be published. Fraser and Cosgrove were appointed to supervise drain repairs. Bonds and permits for beer and cigarette sales by Mrs. Mary McKenna were approved. Paul & Williams bond of 12697 was approved. A warranty deed for lot 8 in Luverne, Iowa was accepted from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson in consideration of support and keep.
A compressed list of individuals with associated towns and birth or event dates spanning Webster City Thor Titonka Woden Lakota Wesley and Tron River. Entries include Mrs Horace Schenck Mrs C W Stage G D Welhouse n Ed Ites and others with dates from 1938 to 1999 spanning multiple small communities in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Larsen and Mr and Mrs Smith of Waterloo visited the Sophius Paternon and Ge Haran families over the weekend, sharing hospitality and conversation in a small town gathering.
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