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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
2
The Titonka Topic Clark announces postal status as Second Class Matter in Titonka Iowa. Subscription rates listed: 1.60 yearly in county and local trade area, 2.00 outside area, 2.50 for Canada and foreign. Policy notes on continued subscriptions and discontinuation terms.
Business leaders and commentators warn the Temporary National Economic Committee may not expose monopolies but extend federal oversight. Hearings on life insurance draw attention, while debates over licensing of corporations and social security reform hint at broader government reach and upcoming political caution ahead of the 1940 race.
The plan shifts the first day of next year to liberalize benefits for widows and orphans, while delaying the payroll tax increase until 1942. Economists debate funding the rising old age fund as estimates show $88 million in benefits next year rising to $2.5 billion in twenty years. A moderate reserve and pay as you go plan gain support, with possible subsidies from general tax revenues and a payroll tax near ten percent to cover future costs.
Pastor Adolph Kilian preaches on heavenly concerns over earthly motives and urges heavenward living. Announcements note no services next Sunday, pastor’s mission festival in Bouton Iowa, Bible Class canceled, Sunday School 9:00 a m, Luther League meeting postponed to July 3.
Reverend Calvin Schnucker announces Sunday church school at 9 30 English worship at 10 80 and evening worship at 7 45 Youthful Fellowship conference at Stout Thursday with 60 youths signed up Cara to depart church grounds by 6 16 am All scholars urged to attend first Sunday of the new quarter promotion of pupils takes effect Be on hand.
A local seller advertises Watkins Ply Spray claiming it lasts longer and requires fewer gallons to achieve the same fly control. Dairymen report using about half as many gallons, promising savings. The ad urges readers to wait for a call to arrange summer delivery and orders.
Good Hope Lutheran announces English services next Sunday July 2 as confirmation outcomes are celebrated. Nineteen persons are being prepared for communicant membership while fifty nine total renroden in the school with 59 children involved. No services July 9 and 16 due to pastor’s vacation. members urged to attend nearby Lutheran churches. English services resume July 28 with Sunday School available. Choir practice Thursday. adult confirmation instructions set. Ladies Aide not meeting in July with a new date to be announced.
Reverend W. L. Patterson leads Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. At Doan, services begin 9:30 with Sunday School at 10:20. Watieg Aid meets Thursday June 29 at Nora Hoover’s home, co-hosted by Sadie Struthers. A July 6 church and Sunday School picnic is planned at Ted Hoover’s home. all invited.
Mrs. Fred Baade of Titonka visited Mrs. Henry Boyken. various locals attended visits, dinners, reunions and travels in Mason City Britt Crystal Lake and Frost. Names include Cuthbert Dirksen Studer Goslin and Eisieman with trips to Highmore and connections to the Wise Torickson families.
Friday brings social news from Bancroft and Clear Lake with visits among Cushman Dirksen and Hanna families. Mr and Mrs Barneet Godfred and relatives travel Minnesota while Mrs Clara Holland oversees home duties in Forest City. Attendance at a Veterans meeting in Garner and a miscellaneous shower in Wesley mark the week. A missionary address replaces the usual Methodist sermon.
Miss Anderson, a former Wadens laborer for about fourteen years, spent the past week visiting with Mrs. Doege's family and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Doege and Russell Neale in Minn Wednesday.
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