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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
1
The Titonka Topic reports weekly publication with post office filing in Titonka Iowa. Subscription rates are 2.00 yearly in advance within Kossuth County and Titonka area, 2.50 outside that area, and 3.00 for Canada and foreign countries. Continuous annual subscriptions may continue unless canceled or publisher discretion.
A synthesis of several studies shows children often prefer friendliness to hostility. Researchers note preschool conflicts arise mainly over possessions or space. Factors like sleep, diet, and family tension increase irritability, while supervision and play help channel aggression into friendly behavior.
The 1954 cattle outlook reports 94.7 million cattle and calves on farms, up 1 million from 1953, with beef heifers and steer liquidation down and dairy and beef cows up. Analysts expect similar or larger calf crops, possible higher total slaughter, and market stability if business and weather cooperate, noting 1953 saw 87 million head slaughter and pondering 1954 trends.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a March focus on community service by its 14 000 local units under Mrs. Elmer Petersen. Units will study conditions and plan improving projects for the coming year.
Titanka Junior High fell to Lakota 532 in a close State Line conference game at La Kota. Tyke led by three at half and by two entering the fourth before suffering its first season defeat. Titanka battles Woden Friday as Hancork County junior champions visit for a top junior high matchup.
The Prairie Pals 4 H girls gathered March 6 at Merle Ann Harig’s with Jeanette McCarthy assisting. Eleven members, three mothers and two leaders attended. They planned Algona 4 H Day for March 13.
Army Pfc. Milton L. Salisbury of Burt Iowa is transferred to the 7th Infantry Division in Korea after arriving on the peninsula last August. He previously served as a machine gunner with the 45th Infantry Division and entered the Army in February 1953 at Fort Riley Kansas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Howard Salisbury.
The analysis indicates lower grades may rise seasonally while upper grades show a smaller summer increase. If drought or a broad business slump hits in fall, the usual seasonal price rise may not occur and a fall decline could happen if conditions worsen.
A 1954 letter from Mildred Young in El Monte California dated March 1 1954 to Mr Clark includes a payment of two dollars and fifty cents for a yearly subscription and expresses interest in the Topic and weekly paper deliveries. She notes good weather, mentions Wilbur Willis visiting, and that many locals are working daily.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Ruse arrived home from Iowa City hospital where Mrs Ruse had been since November 10 after a heart operation and amputations. Their son Stanley drove them home by car and Dwight flew back to join them briefly. Doctors predict walking may return soon with further hospital follow ups in about a month and again a month later.
The Port land Princesses 4-H club met at Mary Lou Pres thus home for its March gathering. Seven members answered roll call with My Favorite Homemade Dessert. Judy Marlow gave a nutrition talk on Why Milk Is Essential. Barbara Ringsdorf and Linda Nelson demonstrated Cake Making by Conventional and One Baw Method. Mrs. Pres thus led Pattern for Planning Dinners. Recreation followed and lunch was served by Mrs. Presthus and Mary Lau.
A column noting visits by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wirth and Pete Wirth of Story City, Mr. and Mrs. James Hopes of Oskaloosa, and other relatives. The senior class will present the comedy Big Blow Up at the high school auditorium on Friday March 26 with Helen Kleinpeter directing. Various local families hosted guests and attended weddings, church events, and gatherings, including a Kossuth County Young Married Peoples group dinner and a Lone Pine Girl Scout troop organized March 3 with Judy Pfeffer as patrol leader.
Local residents undertake travel and visits to family in Florida Ohio and Des Moines. Army enlistment announced for Raymond Penning. Mary Nordman lists farm equipment for sale March 10. Roosevelt trip notes and Warm Springs shrine visit cited. Hospitalization and funeral travel details included for several Wesley families.
Mr and Mrs Martin Hamilton with Collette and Lawrence Kockler visited Charles City relatives on Sunday. Local residents attended Lent devotions at St Josephs church and card club hosts shared prizes. 4 H girls met March 6 with Mary Janice Trunelle as Catherine Girres spoke on meals, Carol Goelz frosting a cake. American Legion Auxiliary March 4 met with Mrs Vincent Kleinpeter and Mrs Victor Loebig. Sandra Flom chosen for Girls State in June. attendance prize won by Mrs Rosalie De Boer.
Mrs Don Kraus served as chairman of the Red Cross drive last week assisted by a group of ladies including Mrs Paul Erdman Mrs Frank Bleich Mrs H Hi Raney Mrs J M Kunz Mrs J L Pfeffer Mrs H BE Hemming sen Mrs Chas Price Mrs Mike Flom Mrs Bill Loebig Mrs Albert Licktelg Mrs Larry Young wirth Mrs Otto Henderson Mrs Reese Martin and Mrs R E Newprough. Mrs George Hanig spent several days in Mason City with her son Vincent Hanig and his family.
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