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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1932

Page

5

Three Town Tickets Lead With Town Clerk

The article lists three political tickets for town elections with no caucus, each ticket signed by over twenty-five electors. Mayors and council members are named across Independent, People, and Citizen’s tickets, including Dr Pierre Sartor and Lee Wolfe among others.

Ihe Anton Pannkuk Howard French Wd Callies Citizen's Ticket Mayen Lee O. Wolfe Adolph Missal Herwan Burhut W. E. Stott Leonard Calis

Local Man Henry W. Feyer Breaks Collar Bone After Horse Ride

Irerks Collar Bone Henry W. Feyer fell from a horse last week on the way to the Clarence field home. He was taken to Wiunka where the fracture was treated. The page also notes criticism of organizations seeking free publicity and newspaper puffery.

Henry W Feyer Clarence Fied Wiunka Woden

Ludwig Family Plans West Coast Trail and Home Return

J H Ludwig left the fore part of lash week for Del Monte California to attend the Grand Del Monte Handicap trap shoot then goes to Sacramento for an altar shoot. Ludwig holds one of the highest averages in clay bird shooting in the United States and will later move the Ludwigs to Los Angeles for their home.

Ludwigs California J. H. Ludwig del Monte Grand del Monte Sacramento Ludwig United States Los Angeles Britt News

Bids Sought for German Township Cemetery Caretaker

Trustees of German Township invite bids by 2 p.m. in April 1982 for a cemetery caretaker for 1932 term. They reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Clerk John Boeklmao signs the notice.

German ‘Township German Township John Boeklmao

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes from Burt County

Fifty two members across Kossuth county attended the county meeting in Burt with four delegates from Tilonka. Mary Young summarized the Highth district birthday party at Knox villa. June Leland offered music organization guidance and urged county representation at the Fort Dodge district meeting. Poppy poster contests for schools are announced along with a Corn Recipe fund for members. A February 22 activity night focuses on child welfare and family care.

Kossuth County Burt Tilonka Altona Swea Cly Knoxvilla, Iy Kossuth Marie Standley Boone Humboldt

Pure Drugs Haw Store Promises Quality Medicine

Fragmentary OCR hints at a local drugstore advertisement for a Haw own Deng Store offering Pure Drugs and medicine. The readable text emphasizes medicine and customer trust in a small town shop setting.

Cabbi Ital West Ald Deng Store

Lutheran Church Notes Preview Service and Week Schedule

The church notes indicate a service on Thursday and mention a Sunday program. Weekday events include a Wednesday gathering and a Monday school session at 10 o'clock.

Appointed Receiver II Be Trachnt M lonka Named

Rachuté Appointed Receiver II at a meeting of depositors in Masonry regarding the Bank of Wolen and Bank of Wal en bankruptcies. The appointment was made by the referee in bankruptcy on advice of depositors. Matt Griffith, Algona, announces candidacy for County Auditor in the Tope primary. He has served in the treasurer’s office and county payroll for five years and is a Swan City banker known locally. He is 37, married.

Rachuté BE. Trachnt Mlonka Bank of Wolen H. Bode Bank of Walen Matt Griffth Algona Tyne Griffith Swan City Ile

Mancock Couple Wed in Blue Earth Ceremony

Leona Monson daughter of C J Mongon and Clarence Wrelland son of Anton Welland were married in Blue Earth Minnesota on February 24. The bride’s sister and brother in law My and Mrs Ed Rellena acted as witnesses.

Women’s Club selects new officers at regular meeting

Hostess Mrs. Jay Budlong led the Woman's Club meeting on Thursday. Annual officer elections elected President Mayme Paterson, Vice President Mary Budlong, Secretary Luvia Craven, and Treasurer Ethel Reed. New officers assume duties at year end in June. The election aids the state directory entry.

Tivers Jay Budlong Regulr Mayme Paterson Mary Budlong Luvia Craven Ehel Reed

Citizens Reconstruction Organization Campaign Spreads

The Citizens Reconstruction Organization initiated after President Hoover's conference on February 6 1933 aims to restore confidence and move idle money into banks and sound securities. Bankers and business leaders support it, promoting the use of Treasury Certificates to release hidden dollars and stimulate circulation and public trust.

Citizen's Reconstruction Organization Hoover Treasury Cailed Yvetain

Young Bingham Farmer Marries in Rural Iowa

Frances Sehwab and Harm Sontus wed Saturday evening at the bride’s brother in law’s home four miles west of Woden. The bar D J Meyer of Christy an Reformed Church officiated. Attendants John Hayings and his wife. They will live on a farm south of Woden. Congregations extend congratulations.

Frances Sehwab Harm Sontus John Trayanes Woden Bar D. J. Meyer Christy An Reformed Waden Georgetleadra Mya John Hayings John Mayungs Armall Mounty Webster City J. Sonius Bingham Township Bool Harm Sonius

Government standards and public notices mix with satire

A satirical piece mocks government bureaus as they debate noise from a saxophonist and the idea of standardizing women's stockings. It notes proposed measures like a 30 inch stocking length, protests from women, and further scientific measurements. The editorial also urges community support for newspapers and mentions local move ins and cheap soybean protein sources.

Beaureaus Washington Bureau of Standards Bureau The New York Sun

Wesley and Titonka Prep School Plays March 22 24

Wesley Tonka and Laverne will stage a phe net play on March 22 with Titonka aiding on March 24. Wesley presents The Mousetrap while Titonka stages The Red Lamp with a large cast led by Matilda Deering Helen Reed Harold Deering Wilbur Schram and others. Proceeds aid declamatory and spring baseball expenses.

Wesley Tonka Laverne Eveh Titonkca Aid Wilbur Schram Alice ‘Deering Marold Pauline Blakey Arclic Glarka Bill Kennedy BM Worth Man of All Onald Banta Annie O'Shane Deerings Ferne Kranty Titonka

School News Roundup From High to Fifth Grade

Reports show multiple students absent ill or recovering while others return to class. Seventh through Sixth and Fifth grades note attendance, birthdays, posters, plays, map study, and art projects as students resume school activities after illness and absences.

Old Directors Re-elected At School Election

In a Monday afternoon vote the old school directors were re-elected. Of 192 votes cast Chris Brandt received 144, W H Blott 98, and Herman Rachut 72. Approximately fifty percent of district voters participated.

Chris Brandt W. H. Blott Herman Rachut Lass Tan

Methodist Church Notes for Holy Week Events

The church marks Holy Week with services and a Sunday program. Morning service and evening pictures recall the crucifixion. Dean worship and Sunday school sessions follow in the afternoon. A Friday gathering in the basement features the Hustlers and Rustlers with a social time and prizes. singers practice for an Easter program led by Mrs. de V le a.

Death of Pioneer Wesley Lady March 9

The death of Mrs. Jacob Randinger occurred at her home on Wednesday morning March 9 after several months of illness. Born April 2 1863 in Grant county Wisconsin, she was 68 years, 11 months and 7 days old. She married Mr Readinger about 60 years ago and came to Kossuth county, living 42 years on the farm west of Wesley. Funeral at St Josephs Catholic church at 9 80 oclock Saturday March 12 with solemn high mass celebrated by Rev Geo P Wessling. Survived by husband, son John of Breeman DD, daughters Mayme and Frances at home, four brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. Interment in St Benedict. The family extends thanks and sympathy to friends. Wesley Corres.

Jacob Randinger Wernesday Grant County Wisconsin Readinger Kossuth County Wealey St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Musa Geo P. Wessling J. D. Iach Bancroft Leifelholtz St. Benedict Sho John of Breeman Mayme Frances Joseph Schaben Algona John Schaben George Schaben Alaska William Schaben Chicago George Annn Joe Dink Sexton John Youngwirth B. J. Schrauth Andrew Goliner Alonzo Gouge Anton Kroetz Henry C.nelson Mare Wesley Corres

Red Cross Flour Relief for Kossuth County

Kossuth county in northwest Town receives part of 40 million bushels of government wheat for Red Cross distribution to the needy and unemployed. The maximum three months supply may be ordered. Dr Melvin Bourne of Algona leads a county Red Cross list with executive board members to identify entitled residents and requisitions will be sent as needed.

Kossuth Farm Board Mel«vin Bourne Algona The Red Cross Kassath County Yst Ts

Surprise Birthday Party for Oscar Blanchard

Miss Estelle Onacker hosted a small Monday evening party as a surprise for Oscar Blanchard celebrating his birthday. Attendees included Miss Ethel Wellmeyer, Mr. Donald Bacon, Miss Aretha Schreck, Mr. Bradford Buffington, Miss Alice Sartor, Mr. Horace Sebenek, Miss Bonacker, and Oscar Blanchard.

Estelle Onacker Oscar Blanchard Ethel Wellmeyer Donald Bacon Aretha Schreck Bradford Buffington Alice Sartor Horace Sebenek Bonacker

School Sees Students Return After Absence

Several children are back in school after extended absences. The top spellers include Robert Barbour Lee Bruns Raymond Bunting Bart Doege Virgil Heesch Fern Oesterreicher John Pouelsen Bart Schweppe Harris Smith Maxine Stott and Roger Larson.

Gebling Robert Barbour Lee Bruns Raymond Bunting Bart Doege Virgil Heesch Fern Oesterreicher John Pouelsen Bart Schweppe Harris Smith Maxine Stott Roger Larson

Third Grade News From Our Room Monday Afternoon

Mrs Pink and Mrs Blakley visited our room Monday afternoon. We made Dutch posters and posters. Theresa Bowlkema and Walkert Steeker could not attend PTA. Helen Falk and Robert Pink substituted. We colored pictures read stories after our Dutch program. We plan to make bird houses for school with a contest for the best one. We wrote stories about two pictures for our Story Book and are reviewing multiplication tables to the sevens.

Pink

Second Grade News and Easter Preparations

Second grade reports many class activities and student names. The group finished a movie for PTA and colored Easter pictures, while Violet and First Grade News note new students Wayne Sloper Russell Willig. Arlene Hansen contributed an Easter picture and birthday treats. Phyllis Lamoreaux shared a hippopotamus drawing.

Arlene Hansen Jean Higgins Aick Phyllis Lamoreaux

Debating Resolutions at Kossuth Republican Convention

The Kossuth Republican convention debated and rejected presidential advocacy and the eight amendment modification while approving four women in the group favored the modification. Resolutions on sales tax and battleship reductions were rejected. Delegates named to the state convention included J. H. Jensen Seneca and George W. Patterson Burt among others with alternates listed.

Hossuth G P. Deys Kossuth Mam Leaver Turner Senwlorda A. Mickinson Giehriat J. H. Jensen Seneca A. Cory Algon Mra W. A. Carlyon Swea City William Turley Lakota Peter Jensen Fentons Patort Garteta J. N.emans Whittemore Bert Pont Scott Tanna Luverne D. D. Monlux Alyona D. Moulton Ledyard Arthur Curran Robert Haglund Sween City

Remove Jiowd in Even Layers Dipping Us from Center of Jar

Housewives who expect the content of the lard jar to retain its original sweetness and not become rancid are doomed to disappointment if they have dug the tard from the center. Paul Gosser of Iowa State College warns to slice off the top and spread lard evenly to prevent rancidity. If rancid, melt and add raw potatoes to absorb odor, though severely rancid lard should be used for soap.

Paul Gosser Iowa State Collage Gosser Mr. Gosser

Gemmun 4 H Club Meeting Notes March 12

The Gemmun 4 H Club met at Ruth Bartengs home with president Lena Tjaden presiding. Six members answered roll call with My Dream House, then Sylvia Abbas demonstrated Pillow Covers and Ruth Barton demonstrated Book Covers. Miss Body spoke on Rally Day and plans for a county photo study and music memory list while aiding Lena Tjaden’s record book. A luncheon followed and a special meeting is set for Lena Tjaden’s home on Wednesday night March 15 to plan a Farm Bureau meeting.

Gemmun Ruth Bartengs Lena Tjaden Anna Abbas My Dream House Sylvia Abbas Ruth Barton Algo

Land of Sunshine in natural color at Titanka hall

A promotional screening of Land of Sunshine showing the Pikes Peak region in natural color will be at Titanka hall on Friday night March 18 at 8 o clock. Camp No 6245 Modern Woodmen of America arranges with national headquarters in Rock Island Illinois. No admission charged. all welcome.

Colorado Rockies Pikes Peak Rocky Moountaing Titanka C.F. Hall Modern Woodman of America Rock Island Illinois

Coliseum to be managed by Ricklets Shepard while away

I will be out of town for some time except during dance nights or Coliseum events. Mr William Ricklets Shepard will supervise and handle all Coliseum business in my absence. Contact Mr Ricklets Shepard for rentals or any Coliseum matters.

Noltich Coliseum Wm. Ricklets Sime Ricklets Shepard

Honor Roll Names From 1930s Iowa Towns

On the Honor Roll the list includes Fred DeVries from Titonka and related entries across Woden and Titonka towns in Iowa with dates such as March 12, 1933 and January 1, 1933. The scattered OCR reads show numerous names like Wicksen, Migs Hattle Warda, John Swalve, Paterson, Dick Warms and Ed Rilee with dates ranging from 1933 to 1942.

Fred DeVries Titonka Town Wicksen Woden Iowa Migs Hattle Warda

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