This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
2
Titonka Topic notes post office entry in Titonka Iowa as second class matter covering a fifteen mile territory. Subscription rates are $1.00 per year in advance within Titonka territory, $1.50 if not in advance, $1.60 in advance outside the territory and other states, and $2.50 per year in Canada and foreign countries.
A bill before the House mirrors Senate approval to curb big benefit payments from the soil conservation program. It would slash payments between 2000 and 10000 by 26 percent and those above 10000 by 50 percent. The measure targets large checks under AAA land owner plans, while most farmers with under 2000 in payments pose no objection. The bill, if enacted, should exclude conservation contracts already in effect.
Al Smith exits the political scene as Roosevelt and Garner are expected to be nominated by acclamation at the Democrat National Convention in Philadelphia. Senator Barclay of Kentucky delivers the keynote speech as delegates gather for the nominating session.
Final classifications reveal $5,250 in cash prizes for corn, oats and other grains at the 1936 Iowa State Fair to be held August 28 to September 4. Top offerings include $1,550 for best individual farm exhibits and $2,085 for county wide displays, plus $8,989 for fruits vegetables and flowers.
Fourteen 4-H girls and five leaders depart June 24 for Ames to represent the county at the state 4-H girls convention June 24 to 27. Eloise Preston will represent the county in the Batter Groomed Girl contest with a program including an adult chorus on June 26 at 8 15 p.m. A total cast of 2600 will perform Music for Family Festivals on the Tong State field.
A 1936 Iowa convention will feature talks by Dr May Swartz Rose Columbia University nutritionist Mary Sue Wigley Boston lecturer Jill Edwards author Mrs Mary K Gregg president of the State Home Economics Association Mrs Bilsworth Richardson and Mrs Raymond Sayre from the state farm bureau women s committee Members of the Iowa State College home economics staff will assist With about 1300 girls expected the theme centers on the 4 H girl becoming her best self as an individual family member and community member.
County Agent A L Brown explains tenant farmers can receive electricity under the Rural Electrification Administration program. Requirements are a $5 to $10 membership and a meter deposit. the owner wires the premises but bears no other costs. Benefits include safer fire protection, possible lower fire insurance, increased property value, and attracting better tenants. Wiring costs range from $60 to $150 per farm, depending on scope, with potential group efforts to reduce price.
Stanley's circus acts and races head to Algona for July 4th and 5th at the Kossuth County Fair Grounds. The program features chariot and Roman racing, thoroughbred running horses, monkey riders, relay events, high jumping horses, Liberty Jumping Horse High Spot, and Nebby Girl a five gaited Kentucky mare. Bobbie Jeanne will be shot from a cannon without a net, landing in the arms of two men, a stunt she performed at major fairs from Minnesota to Canada. The act weighs fifteen tons with seven people and twelve horses, and has performed at Canadian Grand National Toronto and other fairs nationwide.
Deaths reported to Miss Adah Carlson Algona Registrar include Carl Taft 48 retired Algona and Cyrus D Ward 77 retired farmer Algona as of the latest tally.
An unofficial but well founded report says B. J. Butler will resign the Democratic nomination for County Auditor and that the vacancy will be filled by the Democratic county convention next Saturday. It is also reported that Clarence R. Janvrin, Butler’s June primary opponent, is a candidate for the appointment.
County investigator Wesley Hutchison reports 421 applications for old age pensions in the county. Six weeks ago 196 pensions were allowed and more since then, though not yet reported. A county board meeting is set for Wednesday this week to address funding limits.
Earl Vincent promotes a two day Algona Community Club and County Fair event featuring about 100 parade floats from local businesses, vaudeville acts, hippodrome performances, races, two daily baseball games, dancing, and a grand fireworks show including a portrait of George Washington in Revolutionary General attire with the caption Mother of his country.
About twenty 4-H girls from this county will attend the state 4-H club convention to be held at Ames this week. The convention program will be broadcast.
The annual meeting of the Town State Branch creameries will be held at Mason City Thursday with most county creameries represented. Prof. George W. Godfrey of Ames will present the program. Algona's Main Street paving proceeds slowly due to wet weather and a limited skilled workforce. curbing is finished and manholes are being completed. If weather holds, concrete center paving is expected to start Wednesday or Thursday.
A quiet ceremony occurred Monday June 22 at 2 30 PM at Mrs H O Peters home as Miss Carrie Eden daughter of Mrs Clatia Eden wed Hev C M Strong of Moosic Pa Rev A B Nelson of Schaller IA and Rev Henry Kruse of Woden IA assisted Attendants were Miss Martha Baden and Charles Kruse Bride wore navy blue chiffon with white trimmings Groom oxford gray suit Bride’s education and career noted In Avon SD residence to begin ministry June 28 Strong era continues with community notices of picnics and local gatherings
Republicans will hold a meeting at the Legion Hall and Democrats at the courtroom to adopt resolutions fill vacancies since the late primary and select delegates to state and judicial conventions in July. Judge F C Davidson seeks re nomination with widespread GOP support.
Dan Cupid reported 16 marriage licenses issued last week. Couples include Lyle Be Wade and Selma M Burtson of Minneapolis, Minard W Vandenburgh and Irene Felkey of Armstrong, Harold Peterson and Maurine Harr of Armstrong, Claude F E August of Guckeen, BHunica Jensen of Swea City, Oscar H Hallander and Amelia M Thilgen of St Peter, Lloyd Walker of Algona and Lillian Hertenwith of Whittemore, John Cordes and Ethel Lowe of Rolfe, Harold S Rath and August Haag of Whittemore, Merle F Pelkey of Red Wing and Theodora B Hovey of Algona, Orville Hawley and Fern F Stover of Laurens, Paul C Bell and Gladys I Rising of Algona, Elmer H Lindsay and Orleans Swichtenberg of St Peter, Edward J Plotter and Vivian R Radding of Baltimore, William H Haack of Lone Rock and Ruth I Braddock of Bancroft, Woodrow W Hansen and Louise M Marquardt of Mankato.
A prior editorial urged voters to exercise the franchise but turnout was disappointingly small. The primary aimed to reduce party bosses control and broaden public candidate selection, a goal the columnist believes has partly failed, citing unclear reasons.
The operator may join the program by plowing oats under green up to July 1, 1986 and follow with a legume by September 15 to qualify for price support. A proposed provision requires oats or any grain used as a cover or large crop to remain in a solid contiguous block. clipped or pastured areas must be straight and aligned to the field, preventing partial clipping in poor or damaged sections.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.