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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
5
Preliminary figures show Henry Bletd defeated Senator Ivobkhart by an estimated 0,000 votes with 48 precincts reporting. Wisehier Jens allegedly defeated Clark while Bennett’s outcome remains unofficial as the state auditor tallies polls.
The county ballot lists nominations and results for sheriff, auditor, clerk, recorder, treasurer, and others. Key names include Havels for sheriff, Chubb for auditor, Orton for clerk, with multiple party entries and statewide offices such as Brookhart for U S Senator and Dan Turner for governor.
The text enumerates candidates and vote counts for multiple offices including Auditor of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, Secretary of Agriculture, Railroad Commissioner, State Senator, State Representative, County Auditor, County Treasurer, Clerk of the District Court, Sheriff, County Recorder, County Attorney, County Coroner, and Justices of the Peace. Names such as Edward L. O Connor, Maurice Duffy, D J McEvoy, W J O Brien, Maurice C McMahon, and others receive specified vote tallies, reflecting a detailed local election tally.
Ballot results list candidates for United States Senator Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Secretary of State and other local offices. Names include Brookhart Turner Green Fisch er Ma ben Meteher Newport Thornburg Lambert Cogswell Gilchrist Gandberg Dysnson Patterson Mawdsley Kruse McCorkle Schultz Orton Frech Wright Dickin gon Miller Sleper Winter Funnemark Buss Schmidt and others with vote tallies across multiple districts.
Voters in Ramsey Township cast ballots for United States Senate Governor Lieutenant Governor and other county and state offices. Results list Murphy Steck Housel Herring Outlier Woegman Riegel Murray Smith Branagan Hull McFarland Bounastebtey Dahthauger O'Brien Dooley Triben Beylay and De McMahon with varying vote counts.
Stack and son Neil drove to Sioux City to bring Violet home for the summer. Violet, driving, lost control or a tire blew out near a pavement crossing, the car overturned onto a farmer’s fence. Mr Slack suffered leg and neck injuries. Violet escaped serious harm and later returned to work. Nell was unhurt. Geo Hetgcott aided them and they reached Burt for medical care.
Martin Sorensen of Solway Minnesota protests heavy government spending and rising taxes. He urges honest, square lawmakers to abolish useless bureaus and discharge unnecessary public servants to relieve taxpayers and farmers facing financial strain. The letter condemns federal and state spending and warns of further tax hikes.
Republican ticket results showing Henry Field 29 to Smith Brookhart 24 for United States Senator. Dan W. Turner 29 to Otto Lange 6 for Governor. County officials include Charles B. Chubb 21 over Geo. P Hawcett 15 and Harley B. Bartlett 14. Fred Schultz 19 over Ray L. Mc Corkle 16. Clerk of the District Court candidates Clark Orton 23 and {. A. Fred 12. Sheriff winner Fisher 29 over Everett L Barris 19 and Powell G. W. HH. Steward 3. County Recorder Ida L. Peterson 81 and Helen Dickinson 21. County Attorney G. W. Stillman 80 and H. W. Miller 27. War Member of Board Supervisors Edward A. Droessler 64, Olaf Funnemark 4, John A Sleper 2, Ubbe Winter 2.
The piece notes sour grapes in Mason City Globe-Gazette after a primary defeat. Henry Field's win prompts plans to expand into town commerce. Harry Ingham, a leading but defeated candidate, reflects on future efforts as Field gains momentum heading to the November election. The piece hints at changes in local business and printery activity at the Treasurer's office.
The Kossuth County Fair Association proceeds with plans for a Washington Bicentennial celebration on July Fourth at the Fair Grounds. Special events on Washington’s life will be shown in fireworks, plus a major midway program by Rock City Shows. The ninth annual event aims to reassure patrons after last year’s deficits due to improvements to the grand stand. Titonka tops Fenton 7 to 6 in twelve innings in local action.
A civil action filed by Robert DeBruyn Oliver Bingham Lars Togtmeyer and Opera Carver of Woden against Cyrus DeBruyn connected to an Oct 18 1981 auto crash near the Rainbow bridge west of Titonka was settled for 5000 dollars. The estate of Mra Mabel DeBruyn was named defendant. Jury selection occurred but no verdict was reached as a settlement was reached with court costs to be paid by the defendants. Attorneys Sennett Biss Witwer and Sennett of Mason City appeared for the plaintiffs and Breese and Cornwell of Mason City for the defendants.
Kossuth County hosts a combined Farm Bureau Picnic and 4-H Rally Day at the Fairgrounds. Morning events include music memory and picture memory contests with about 200 4-H girls expected. Afternoon includes games, a speaker, and a countywide community dance in the evening.
Dr and Mrs R Ball and family departed Friday for a several days visit with his mother Mrs Charles Ball at Monroe Wisconsin and with other old relatives and friends.
The Immanuel Lutheran congregation led by Rev A Killan will hold its annual Mission Festival next Sunday June 12. Visiting pastors Rev C Landbeck of Grafton IA and Rev F Schreltmueller of Kioster MN will lead German services at 10 am with Rev Landdeck preaching. English and German at 2 pm with Rev Landdeck and Rev Schreltmueller preaching. English service at 8 pm with Rev Schreltmueller. Honor rolls list local residents with birth dates and towns such as Harm Limberg Woden IA and Geo S Hansen Mitonka IA. An invitation urged attendance.
The Legion Auxiliary reports first in state for remitted poppy proceeds and notes from Das Molites in Indianola. Mayme Wents will host a Portuguese program with Florence Reynolds singing the Portuguese anthem, a luncheon, and a display of dolls and flags on Tuesday June 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. Members are urged to bring a guest. Esther Askin and Martha Bonacker will contribute program items.
A May 30 birth reports Mr and Mrs Willis Wilbur Frederick welcomed a son to their home west of Lown Farmers. The family now has two boys and one girl. Separately Henry Fox a farmer near Ringsted was robbed last week two men restrained him in his Meld and took about $10 from his pockets before escaping.
Martin Stecker son of Mr and Mrs Fred Stecker suffered a painful head wound and loss of consciousness when a horse reared struck him after neck injury treated by his brother Henry. The incident occurred Tuesday morning as Henry rubbed salve on the horse’s neck while Martin held the animal.
A Methodist church notes an Epworth League rally next week with Leaguers from Wea ley Sexton Burt Algona Laverne Livermore West Bend. The subdistrict Bible Story Contest will also be held and many Leaguers will participate. Doan g Childran will present a Day program next Sunday morning during worship. Titonka services remain at usual hours and Sunday School is reminded.
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