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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1951
Page
2
The Titonka Iowa council met July 2 1951 in regular session with Mayor Clark and Clerk Florence K Reaser. Budgeted bills from General Fund Water Fund and Meter Vehicle Fund were approved for payment, and a quarterly school district financial summary was presented showing balances and warrants drawn.
A quarterly financial report from the Titonka School District lists numerous disbursements to individuals and firms for services, supplies, and utilities. Names include J R Schutter, Harold Miller, H A French, Montgomery Ward, Thompson Yards, F D Fisher, H Meihan, and many suppliers such as Interstate Power Co and Broadhead Garrett Co, totaling substantial expenditures. The report, signed by Secretary Harold Gartner, confirms accuracy of pages 1 and 2 for the quarter ending June 30, 1951.
The Town Council met at Ricklets office with Mayor Clark and six councilmen. A treasurer’s report shows Water Fund and Motor Vehicle Road Tax Fund totals, approved with no nays. A sidewalk resolution was adopted ordering permanent sidewalks in the incorporated town of Titanka Iowa.
A storm on Storm Lake drowned Kingsley farmer Orville King while his wife and son were rescued clinging to the boat.
Woden area residents attend funerals and visits, with Raul and Vander near travels. Families report hospital stays improving, nursing duties resumed, and upcoming vacations. Local events include Presbyterian Sunday School picnic at Call Park Algona and relatives gathering in Britt Mason City and Garner.
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