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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
2
The Tidoneka Topic outlines newspaper subscription terms across Kossuth County and Titonka territory, including rates and renewal rules. A reader notes morale boosts from town improvements, while a civilian comments on induction center parcels and a quip about local nutrition policy.
A humorous column shares rural anecdotes and proverbs. It jokes about scarce hairpins and future husbands, a relative serving in the South Pacific, census quirks, grass for cattle, and remarks on teenage farm labor. The tone is folksy, nostalgic, and lightly teasing.
Farmers producing legume and grass seed should inspect fields thoroughly to remove primary and secondary noxious weeds before they mature seed. Iowa State College notes primary weeds include Canada thistle bindweed and quack grass, with secondary weeds such as dock sorrel and mustards. Seed quality improves with careful harvesting methods and dry storage, and seedsmen can assist with cleaning and germination testing through the Iowa State College Seed Laboratory in Ames.
An 1890 agreement between L. E. Jones and the Iowa Falls Cornet Band provides for payment of $2.50 per concert. The deed, now with Matt Rickles, requires Friday evening performances from June 1 to September 1, 1890, with exactly four pieces played each night.
Iowa invites women to join a wartime effort detasseling hybrid seed corn. Beginning July 15, 44 000 acres require 8 000 workers. Pay runs $4 to $5 daily for two weeks to a month with options to work 4 or 6 hours daily. Registrations open at county extension offices or U S employment service.
County Extension Director A L Brown warns cull hens showing fowl paralysis signs. Gray irregular iris eye, bulging or 'fishy' eye condition marks the disease. Remove birds with eye issues and also those without leg injuries suspected as carriers to protect the flock. Infected birds lose weight and stop production, affecting costs and profits. The disease peaks 4 to 12 months old, though older birds can contract it. No cure exists and vigilance is needed to control spread.
Titonka churches announce Luther League Bible Camp at Clear Lake with Prof H Leopold of Columbus Seminary as lecturer. Pastor recalls seminary days in Buffalo. Mrs Braulich of Waverly will address pastors and wives. German services July 18 at 10:30 am. Sunday School 9:30 am. Luther League social in evening. Bible text quoted. events span July 11 and 18.
Pastor F. Snuttjer leads morning worship in German at 10 30 with Sunday School at 9 30. Evening worship begins at 8 15. Young People Club meets Tuesday at 8 30. Choir rehearsal follows at 9 30 Tuesday. Note the evening services begin at 8 15.
Alfred O. Mardorf, pastor, announces Sunday services at 10:00 a m with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:00 a m. Holy communion will be celebrated. The confirmation class includes Lenny Brandt, Marietta Norland, Florence Schutter, and William Tjaden. Announcements for the Lord's Supper will be received Friday.
Rev W L Patterson pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00 Doan Sunday School at 7 30 and preaching at 8 15 pm Copies of The Upper Room for July August and September are still available
A local welcome greeted Lieut. Comm. Fred Welden and Mrs. Welden on their arrival in Iowa Falls. Mayor F. M. Cottrell and Chief of Police Joe Salle led a crowd that included 12 high school band members and Welden family members. Welden has been stationed overseas.
A Navy service member departs Pearl Harbor destination California and is slated for an overseas assignment next, outlining a transfer sequence from Pearl Harbor to a western U S post and then abroad.
Harvest time prompts farmers to replace worn clothing with safer outfits to avoid catches in machinery. Overalls jackets and shirts should be secure and less likely to snag on moving parts during peak power use.
The Town of Titonka in Kossuth County Iowa schedules a July 26 1943 hearing at 8:00 p m at the French Lumber Yard Office to discuss the annual expenditure estimate for the year starting April 1 1944. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing. Florence K Reaser Town Clerk.
Mrs. P. M. Wilton of Klemme faced considerable difficulty when a chicken bone became stuck in her throat. She was rushed to Mason City and then to Rochester, Minnesota, where doctors successfully removed the bone.
The first moving picture machine to be used in Waverly arose from Howard Page estate assets. Although unused for years, the device is expected to function.
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