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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices and policies for paper delivery in Kossuth County Titonka trade area. Rates are 1.50 yearly in advance within the county, 2.00 outside, 2.50 for Canada and foreign countries. County and Titonka area renewals continue unless canceled. others lapse one month after expiration unless extended by agreement.
The piece analyzes global alignments among democracies, the Soviet Union, and Axis powers. It notes Roosevelt and Churchill leaning toward aiding Russia, fears over Soviet communism, and the leverage of lend lease. It considers Germany’s strength, Russia’s potential to inflict casualties, and Japan’s uncertain, pivotal role. The text reflects wartime strategic speculation and shifting loyalties across Europe and Asia.
A column of jests and ruminations notes how the old fashioned boy valued work and family, while contrasting modern youth. It discusses wartime morale, aviation production plans by Curtiss Wright aiming for 1500 planes monthly, British air superiority prospects, and a local accident where a chicken jar exploded injuring Mrs. Kruse in Holland.
Darlene LaGrange of Guinnell earned second place in a nationwide dress design contest, highlighting local talent in a major competition.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thompson welcomed a son born at Armstrong Friday. Louise Kramer, now Mrs. Thompson, is the mother. Relatives include Ron Greenfield visiting Castlewood for the summer. Other items note gatherings at Call State Park Algona, a trip to Colorado, and a Catholic guild meeting hosted by Mrs. John McMahon.
Reacher of Titonka gave an interesting talk on the Euchariatic Congress recently held at St. Paul. Local families hosted visitors from Britt Mason City and Forest City while many residents attended church and auxiliary gatherings.
Local residents host and visit relatives across Britt, Wesley, Holyoke, Elmore, Waterloo and Ames. Guests include the Youngs, Hills, Havilands, Schusters, Stecker family, Ostermanns, Budlongs, Budlongs of Waterlog, and more as several church events, a Red Cross nursing course, and a Lutheran Orphans Home Children's Festival are noted.
The Titonka Town Council in Kossuth County Iowa will meet July 25 1941 at 730 PM at Titonka Savings Tank. Taxpayers may speak for or against the 1942 expenditure estimate. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements past and anticipated will be available at the hearing.
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