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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
2
Iowa Press discusses Titonka territory and subscription rates, critiques liquor pricing and Prohibition era policy, praises Congress and Roosevelt, and reports on social visits and community events across nearby towns with local names such as Britt, Britt News, DeWitte, and Kanawha.
A letter laments the shift from gold to fiat money, criticizing government bonds as mere green paper. It argues inflation will rise as bonds are issued and ridicules policies promising homes jobs and unemployment insurance without interest, urging monetary clarity and caution.
Miss Genevieve Cosgrove of Mason City visited her Wim. Cosgroves on Sunday. The J C Christensens of Redman visited Marie Christensen and their three daughters Margaret Malbel and Genevieve who work in the Dean neighborhood Elsie Carol Jain Virginia Anderson Darlene Hansen and Blanche McFarland attended the 4H rally day at Algona. The Portland 41H club members attended. Mr and Mrs Tom Young and Wanda were Sunday guests of the Kindsongs near Thompson. They drove to Mason City for the evening and were met by the Ernest Staussens for a visit. Miss Helen Hawking, training as a nurse in Omaha, was home for a two week vacation. Mrs Cli Hoover and daughter Dorothy accompanied her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Haines of Al.
Mrs Henman bins with children visited Klemme Monday. Ruth Swinger from Magon City spent Sunday with H G Swingan family. Various residents visited Forest City, Buffalo Center, and Crystal Lake places Friday through Sunday. A male quartet from Dubuque sang sacred hymns at the Presbyterian church. Local churches held clinics and weddings occurred nearby. Several families planned summer visits and employment moves in the region.
On Thursday evening three tables of 500 were played. High score honors went to Mr and Mrs Welland of Britt while Indies contestant Mrs W Dirksen also posted a top score. The event highlighted local players and competitive play.
Members of the Thonka Ladies Aid visited Burt Ladies Aid on Wednesday. Last week the local Aids toured Swea City. Mey, Craven hosted the Tuncheovely on Thursday. High scores were recorded by Mrs. C G A Hoon and low by Mrs. Mary Oesterreicher. Children held a circus in George Bonacker’s yard with admission of two white buttons. Miss Alice Gartner visited Rowan this week. Mrs. C V Pendergast led the Tuesday bridge club with high score by Mrs. H C Schweppe, second by Mrs. Miller Nelson, low by Mrs. T A Dunmire. Guests included Mesdames Craven, Fisher, Nelson, Wood, Ricklefs and Bogees. The FidAe committee held its yearly public meeting at Mrs. H A French’s home with a tea later. the table featured roses. Mesdames Sadie Denton and Martha Bonacker, former presidents, poured. Titonia Epworth League members and Rev. Paul attended an all day district convention at Corwith.
Legion Auxiliary and over sixty guests gathered at Mrs. Grayce French’s home for a Friday afternoon session hosted by the Pidae Division. The program included roll call on England, a ten-woman skit in Allied Nations costumes, and an explanation of Fidac work by Anna Erickson, the district Fidac chair.
In a capable ceremony England themes and Flag Day honor were presented by Lois Schenck and Galena Zwietel. Guests enjoyed an English tea with pink and white roses as past presidents poured. The Federation committee led by Margaret Wentz arranged decor and program content while Junior Activities plans a Friday afternoon event and May radio program hosted by Marie Standley with Mary Sartor.
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