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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
2
The Titonka Topic reports on congressional pressure to pass new laws amid a lingering recession. It notes a 1936–1987 timing index fluctuation, easing inventories, steady prices, and cautious investors, with experts predicting a spring upward movement near the year’s end.
Iron rich foods highlighted include kidney, lima and navy beans, lean beef and liver, greens, spinach, mushrooms, oysters, and wheat bran with supplements like beets and dried fruit. Linoleum design should be quiet and cohesive. Child training stresses bonding, autonomy, and shared activities. Better parenting calls for parental intimacy through reading, play, and sympathetic family life.
Mrs. Dick Spear nee Téna Dalmeyer died at home in Buffalo Center on Saturday March 11 at age 97 years 7 months 14 days. Born July 27 1841 in Muhil enwarf Germany she married Dick Sloper May 4 1865 and had seven children before emigrating to the United States in 1881. Funeral services were held March 14 at the home Buffalo Center Reformed church and Ramsey Reformed church with six grandsons as pallbearers.
Titonka Topic prints post office data and pricing. Rates listed: 1.50 yearly in Kosauth County and Titonka trade area, 2.00 outside, 2.50 for Canada and foreign. Subscriptions within the county continue unless canceled. others lapse after expiration if not renewed.
A Score sheet in United States News shows early Congress activity was weak with only five laws passed in two months, while the prior session had eleven. Rebellion against White House leadership grows among Southern and Midwestern Democrats, raising concerns over spending and foreign policy debates.
The Ti tania Woman's study club met Friday evening March 10 at Dr Pierre Sartor home with Mrs Mary C Oesterreicher as hostess. Twelve members responded to roll call with a Scripture verse. Fourteen were present. Annual officers elected: Grace French president Marion Hoon vice president Louise Krantz secretary Carrie Torgersen re elected treasurer. Members heard reports from the Blues Book and Iowa Clubwoman. Mrs Edith L Fisher led part of the lesson on In Defense of the Schools from Atlantic Monthly. Refreshments were served. Next meeting on March 23 hosted by Beth Miller with Louise Krantz leading.
The north central district conference of Parents and Teachers meets Friday March 24 at Monroe school Mason City. Registration starts 9 A M. Dr James Marshall will speak at 10 30 on Things That Stand Like Stone. A 40 cent luncheon follows at Presbyterian church. Reservations to Mrs Irvin Ripp by March 23. Afternoon program includes Dr Harl E Harper at 2 P M and Mrs C C Collester at 2 45. Adjournment 4 P M.
Algona residents report thefts of groceries from cars, mostly during evening hours last week and Saturday. Farmers and others are suspected as the source, with several incidents involving vehicles in public areas.
A green vegetable soybean with a nutty flavor will be offered this spring by the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association. Kanro is deemed the best variety tested at the station. Each one fourth pound package costs twenty cents post-paid, per secretary Joe L. Robinson.
Bruce Kilpatrick of the Iowa State College extension spoke before a Wesley group and the Kossuth county flower club at Algona. He presented on soils and fertilizers with specimens. An Algona discussion followed. The club plans a May tulip show with Mia, Ferguson, Thompson selecting date and Dutton seeking a venue.
Check tires regularly and keep them properly inflated. Under inflation wears tires quickly and causes a wheel shimmy. Over inflation makes for a harsher ride. You cannot tell air by kicking a tire.
Farmers may obtain trees for wood cot planting at 2 to 6 dollars per thousand from the nursery at Amas under the Clark McNary act. The trees may not be used for windbreak purposes.
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