Local Happenings and Community Notes across Titonka
Local residents share news from Buffal o Center to Buffalo Center area, including visits for birthdays, health updates, trips to Rochester and California, and medical progress. Upcoming events include a Homemakers meeting, bake sale, and a basket social. Notables include new staff at Botsford Lumber, hospital stays, travel to Iowa City and Whit tier, and a Warned spring concert by Castle Chorus at Wartburg College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Eden
Sylvia
Kathleen
Ernest Peterson
Bufffalo Center
George Helmers
Bode
Nothwehr
Botsford Lumber Co
Botsford Company
Will Schramg
Mason City
Elmer Mechlers
Herman Tiarks
Iowa City
John D. Isebrand
Woodrow Peterson
Ackley
Titonia
Waterloo
Myntle Anna
Mondey
Titonia Saddle Club
Elmer Peterson
Whittier
Calif
Maxine
Hal Brannigan
Elmer
Paul Thacker
Howard French
Harry Reed
French
Titonka
Howard
Henry P. Harris
Johnnie
John K. Harms
Jesse Harms
Burt
Alber Harms
Carl Harms
Ferdinand Stecker
Martin Stecker
Folkert Stecker
Julius
Conny Stecker
Etta
Maude Stecker
Alfred Redenius
Ralph Harms
Jennie Harms
Castle Chorus
Wartburg College
Waverly
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Iowa
Minnesota
Rayman
Austin
Minn
Titanica
Leonard Callies
Texas
David L. Ryder
Verdéne Boyken
Bellaire
A. M. Petersen
Survey Says Customers At Fault In Most Returns
Iowa State College extension specialists report that in about two thirds of merchandise returns the customer is at fault often due to improper care. The Journal of Home Economics notes women’s wear and fabrics like acetate cotton wool and rayon show higher complaint rates. Proper washing pressing and dry cleaning along with following care labels can reduce unfair returns to retailers and manufacturers. Dies Capt Dean Ray U S Air Force pilot killed in go crash in Nicaragua is identified with his mother Mrs Arthur Campbell of Wintersent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa i State College Extension Clothing l Specialists
Journal of Home Economics
American Home Economics Association
Dean Ray
Nicarazua
Wintersent
Arthur Campbell
That City
Planning Crops With Insect Pest Considerations
Iowa expert Harold Gunderson advises farmers to factor soil dwelling pests into crop plans. He notes seed corn beetle, maggot, wireworms, and grubs threaten rotations, with controls including seed treatments and soil applications of aldrin chlordane or heptachlor. Early purchasing of insecticides aids spring readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Iowa
Cattle and lamb markets drift with seasonal demand
Iowa State College economist Francis A. Kurfish notes cattle markets stayed steady this year with beef outlets around 21.50 to 24 at terminals and top cattle near 28 to 30. Lent season reduced meat demand while high grade cattle remained scarce pushing lamb demand. Feeder cattle softened in early March amid dust and dry pasture in Texas. Hog prices show mixed trends with lightweights pressured while heavies and lard remain strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Kufish
Iowa State College Farm
Kutish
Texas
Corn Belt
Buy It in Titonka Drive Carefully
Local brief urges drivers in Titonka to slow down and practice safe driving. Community notices emphasize caution on streets and near schools. Authorities urge vigilance after recent minor incidents.
Time to Begin Insect Control Work at Town State College
Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson urges immediate action to protect fruit, shade trees, and shrubs from scale insects red spider and aphids. The first step is dormant spray using lime sulfur or dormant oil before buds swell and temps stay above 40 F for 24 hours, likely late March, with caveats about lime sulfur staining white paint on nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gunderson
Town State College
Gunderson
Buy Fertilizer Now for Spring Use
Iowa State College agronomist Joe Stritzel warns demand for fertilizer will be heavy. He says manufacturers must move product from warehouses to farms within 30 to 60 days to meet the spring rush, noting shortages last year. Early orders ensure on hand supply and control over grades and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stritzel
Iowa State College
Corn Belt
Lonce
Stritzel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senus Isebrand
Rochester
Ramsey Reformed Ladies Aid
Intermill
Roger Gerdes
Elmer Gerdes
Buffalo Center
Wilbur Sexton
West Bend
Algona
Sexton
Kathryn Dunmire
Ted Dunmire
Raymond Schutter
Wendell
O. K. Dennis
Lloyd Bartlett
Merlin
Hans Beenken
Rose Cordes
Albert Lea
Mary Ann Bartlett
Harriet Beenken
Naeve
Ausin
Titonka Savings Bank
Beacre
Pillsburys
Iowa Dairy Industry Comm
Voiew of
Jowd's
Dairy Farmers
American Dary Association of
Long
Glover Farm
Clover Farm
Florida Juice
Winesap Apples
Ring Bologna
Bonacker
Titanka, Iowa
Campbells
BRASS
Ramsey Reformed Church
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