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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
2
Litt Ed Dresslder of Bancroft announces his candidacy for supervisor of the third district in Kossuth County, urging voters to support him at the June primary.
A series of public notices announces candidates for Kossuth County Auditor Iowa on the Republican ticket. Names include Harley B Bartlett G P Hawcott Burt Lett Earl F Griffith with primary dates in June 1932 and requests for voter support.
Citizens hear from Republican candidates for Sheriff of Kossuth County. J F Fisher and W H Stoward submit their names for the June primaries, urging voter support and stating the will of the voters will guide the outcome.
County Attorney announces candidacy on the Republican ticket subject to the will of the voters at the June primary. The statement names Miller among supporters and notes endorsement by local party officials.
The Republican candidate Jerry Stillman of Algona runs for County Attorney of Kossuth County in the June primary. He appeals for voters support and notes the race is decided by the will of the voters.
The Parkersburg Helipse cites voter demand for honesty as senators and representatives blamed for the salary grab face campaign challenges. State Auditor Long leads county checkers while under inquiry for expenses, and State Treasurer Johnson contends with a drunken driving charge that was quashed but publicized amid renomination bids in Hopkinton.
Advices from the Topeka office suggest the third supervisor district may see an independent candidate. If one or more entrants join the race to challenge the current holder, the contest could intensify as political honors are at stake.
In Titonka on the Buffalo, voters in the old third district see two main parties fail to satisfy, while local politicos like Earl Griffith Algona Olaf Finnemark and Weasley push for lower taxes by cutting spending. Sheriff Hovey and Supervisor Weasley discuss undisclosed matters as more candidates near Titonka.
P H Atwood argues that tax exempt municipal and school property skews local funding. He cites figures from Emmet Kossuth and nearby towns, urges universal taxation of property, and questions state and federal tax exemptions's impact on county and town burdens.
In Kogsuth county Algona records show sheriff notices cost defendants $8.40 in many cases with insurers paying $3 to $4 above legal rates. Topis prints many notices at $8-$9 depending on property. Questions arise who bears extra costs and if commissions to printers exist. Also details of third district supervisor race with Hol Dressler entering the Republican primary, backed by Bancroft creamery and school board posts.
Rex Beresford of Tawa State College endorses grain feeding calves with cows to produce 600 to 800 pound calves by 10 months. This method suits southern Iowa farms reclaiming rough land, uses modest grain, and yields high price per pound. Calves finish early with strong milk and a special creep feeding regimen, creating sought after “super baby bees.”
Pursuant to law Lee O Wolfe mayor of the town of Titenka proclaims to qualified voters that the regular bi annual election of officers will occur on the last Monday of March the twenty eighth day of the Month between nine o'clock and unspecified end time.
In March 1932 Titonka Iowa announces officers to be elected for two-year terms including Mayor Assessor Five councilmen and Treasurer. Separately Hans Peter Christensen’s last will is to be probated with a hearing set for 11:00 a.m. at the Algona District Court.
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