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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
2
A note of thanks expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness and gifts during illness. In unrelated local news, Fred Oldfield was found dead after being pinned between a tractor and a plow he was operating, with neighbors discovering the body some time later.
Aston Smith surveys how children from ages four to ten use trees for imaginative play. Tree houses become ships, aircraft towers, fire lookout stations, and reading a refuge, while willow branches form play houses and caves. The piece argues trees nurture creativity as families grow.
Dr. Herrick of Iowa State College warns that hardware disease, the ingestion of foreign objects like nails and wire, is increasing as grass silage and chopped hay feeding rises. Cattle may die from reticulum puncture or heart and liver injury. remove loose nails, prevent junk piles, and ensure minerals to curb licking. The condition is not contagious and diagnosis hinges on symptoms and timely vet intervention.
Iowa State College economist Francis A. Kutish notes upper grade cattle price highs for the year and lower grade cattle trailing. A 600 farm survey financed by Chicago Union Stock Yards suggests June will see fat cattle sales drop in Iowa and northern Illinois, with a rebound in July and steady or higher prices into 1954.
Harold Gunderson of Tawa State College notes a large overwintering corn borer population in Iowa aided by favorable weather. Egg laying should spread due to varied planting dates, with first moths appearing last week and eggs expected around June 10. Peak laying likely June 18 to 25. monitor cornfields closely.
Jewel Graham of Iowa State College explains how to choose quality beef by appearance with guidance on texture color marbling and fat firmness. She notes government inspection stamps and packer or retailer brands indicate quality though grading is optional and not always visible on retail cuts.
Methodist Bible School opened Monday morning June 7 and runs all week with morning and afternoon sessions. Numerous local families attended church events, weddings and showers. residents recall spring baptisms, travels, and Memorial Day visits as community life centers on Sacrament Heart and Sacrament Catholic Church activities.
Pastor B H Lchw enterin announces 9 a m Sunday School with Bible Class and 10 a m church service. Congregational annual picnic at George Alke farm at 12 15 p m with potluck dinner. Softball practice 7 p m Friday June 11 and a softball game on to be announced.
The event schedule lists Ramsey and Good Hope playing at 8 p.m. Tuesday with the Women's Missionary Society meeting at 8 p.m. Led by Mrs. B Schwerin devotions by Mrs. Virgil Miller and Junior Mission Band led by Mrs. John Johnson. Hostesses are Mrs. Alvin Honken and Mrs. Nick Heesch. Pastors Circle meets at Clear Lake at noon.
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