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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
5
The Buffalo Consolidated Independent School Building will be dedicated tonight instead of Wednesday evening. State Superintendent Deyoe spoke at Goodell on the Rock Island. Patrons are urged to attend and hear the superintendent’s address.
In a wartime election the piece urges voters to re-elect Jenks for a third term, noting four years in office and about $7,000 salary with possible outside fees. It praises Josephus as fit for service, suggests enlistment, and argues other worthy men in the county deserve consideration for the clerk’s office.
The proceeds of the Birthday Party were 50.57 dollars. By vote, the club donated to the Red Cross. The next meeting is March 21 hosted by Victor Lamoreux. upcoming event Saturday the 14th, with ball fees noted.
RST Intermediate pupils stage The Quest of the Pink Paragos on Saturday night March 16 at the church. Cast includes Victoria Engelhardt Grace Sieper Annie Javers Louise Buns and others with roles such as Poppy Maid and Queen. Admission 16 and 25 cents.
In Kossuth County two men faced legal trouble over disloyal remarks. Emil Stenzel pleaded guilty to a disorderly act, was fined 600 dollars and costs after being sent to federal authorities in Minnesota. The second man, connected to sedition around Sexton, had a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury with a 6000 dollar bond for April.
The Woman's Club of Titonka voted to donate 25 dollars to the Titonka Chapter of the American Red Cross, nearly half the receipts from a February birthday party. The chapter thanks donors including 12.50 from the M. E. church Big Boosters class and outlines March Red Cross quotas while inviting more workers to the Laid Work Room open Tuesday and Saturday evenings.
In a Monday school election 170 voters chose J J Cosgrave or Lee Wolfe for treasurer with a split standoff. The district elected the writer treasurer for two years and named two directors L Oesterreicher and Gev G Schuller for three years.
From Waco Texas G W Cogswell notes weather and local happenings. He mentions rainfall, green grass, meadow larks, and roving aircraft sightings. Three Englishmen injured and one killed at Fort Worth incidents. Lodge buys War Savings Stamps to reach $1 000 total.
Sergeant Herb Winter writes from Ta Mar 6 praising Titonka Red Cross volunteers and local women for their war work. He notes mothers at home keep soldiers fed and cared for, expresses respect for women with no family in the army, and urges community support. He mentions local servicemen and asks readers to remember the workers’ efforts and educate others on Red Cross use.
A brief note from Fred L. Wickern of the American Expeditionary Forces writes from somewhere in England in February. He mentions being safe on dry land and in good health, asks about the Dentons and a new store, and hopes to visit and share red cream someday. He signs as Frita Fred L. Wickern with motor truck company details.
The Rebekah lodge announces a Bashee social to be held at the L O O F hall on Wednesday evening March 30. It invites Rebekahs Odd Fellows and the general public and requests ladies to bring baskets.
The verse extols teamwork over weapons or wealth, praising the close cooperation and collective effort of every member. It emphasizes that success comes from united players and staff rather than individual stars or material resources.
Local business mentions and farm notices fill the page with references to the Deyo and Bond elections, city polling days, farm sales, and unresolved transportation and school events. Names such as J B Keil, E L Hansen, and Otto Falk appear among a jumble of notices, portraits, and community updates.
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