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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
4
The Wesley community reports visitors from Buffalo Center Camp Bliss and Des Moines while members support families, attend clubs, and host events. Local sports saw the Wesley Tigers defeat Fenton 26 to 3, as Thayer Mullin visits from Camp Walden and many residents attend picnics, church and Legion activities.
Mrs Emma Smith recovering at daughter’s Titonka home after hospital operation. Rev BE Sauer and son visited Algona to see Mrs Irvin Koppen and infant. Emma and Lena Gutknecht visited Fairmont. Blue Earth visitors included Mr and Mrs 8 Powers and Mrs Wade Ball. Presbyterian mission tea raised about 15. The M. L. ladies bake sale at city hall brought in 7. Mrs Mary Rosenal returned from Chicago visit with son Robert. Maynard Hertzke injured eye by mustard stalk. Winston Schroegjer returns from California, praises Iowa. Winter family from Mason City spent weekend with Earnest Wortman. Rippentrop and Ennen families also visited Blue Earth. Ronald Heetland at Camp McCoy. Earnest Hennig and family hosted Gary from Fort Custer visit. Genevieve Brewer home from Nora Springs. Nephew with arm amputation recovering after corn shelter accident. Harold Gingrich and Marie Comotes of Washington wed at Presbyterian church. Storm limited further details.
Woden residents share family milestones and travels. A son named Sidney John was born Monday July 12 at Dolmage hospital Buffalo Center to Rev arid Mrs H Z Kuizema. Corporal TuVerne Smith left for Winfield Kansas after furlough with relatives. Multiple visits, church activities, and military assignments fill the week across Gowrie Britt Mason City and Bancroft with readings on community life.
Tama county students led by Harry R. Shipton, Tama County superintendent, show above state average results in statewide eighth grade rural school examinations. Geography was the only subject where Tama pupils did not attain the highest average, according to the State Department of Public Instruction.
While rushing to the hospital for their son Joseph’s emergency operation, Mr and Mrs Ed Schilling faced another accident as their son John Schilling fell and injured his arm badly enough to require a cast.
Local residents report Tuesday suppers and weddings at the Chas and Bernard Phelps home. Leonard Daniels wed Pearle Allen at Clifford Holding home. Shoppers from Algona and Kiron area visited, with visitors from Lakota Ellen Dale Minn Burt and Burt area. Community groups met, including Good Cheer Club and Portland Progress Club. Holiday visits, church talks on China, readings, and hosted dinners populate a busy social scene. Also noted is John Sullivan of Waverly injuring his nose and hand on hay hooks while handling hay bales.
Theodore McLain grows his own timber and has cut 8900 feet of native lumber on his Decorah farm. A notable result visible on his property is a picket fence built from timber obtained locally.
farmers and homemakers in Kossuth county are urged to dry fruits and vegetables at home this year. Miss Alma Schultz explains simple driers can be built for coal or wood ranges or electric use. White pine framing and galvanized screen are recommended, with vinegar-cleaned screens for best results. A new publication, How to Make Fruit and Vegetable Driers, is available at the County Extension Office.
Cracked grain and unthreshed heads may result from bent or worn cylinder parts in the machine. Replacing bars or teeth should be done opposite to keep balance. If vibration is severe, remove and rebalance the cylinder. Equal clearance on both sides is needed, adjustable end screws help align it.
LeMars police faced a busy period bringing parking violators to court as officers note drivers must avoid straddling yellow lines and parking at awkward angles. Each offender paid a $1 fine to learn the lesson.
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