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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
2
The text appears to be an OCR fragment detailing subscription rates. It lists amounts for in territory and outside areas, with figures like 91.06, 91.86, and 2.60, plus notes on advance payment and international rates. The source is incomplete and hard to interpret.
Candidate statements from John A. Sleper and William Cosgrove announce seeking the Democrat nomination for the 3rd district supervisor seat, subject to voter decision at the June primary. Cosgrove notes a second term and Wesley locality with the June 1 date. Sleper cites district 3 and June primary.
J J Dooley of Algona announces candidacy for County Recorder on the Democrat ticket aiming to succeed himself, subject to voters approval at the June primaries. Ernest Petersen of Titonka seeks Supervisor of the third district on the Republican ticket, asking for voters support at the June primary.
County voters face a June primary with H N Taylor as the Republican ticket candidate for Kossuth County Auditor. Voters are urged to consider Taylor’s qualifications and platform ahead of the election date.
Notice from Titonka Mayor Lee O Wolfe proclaims a regular biennial election for mayor assessor five councilmen treasurer to be held March 30 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Falk Motor building. Dated February 26, 1936.
It is feared every fish in Tuttle lakes is dead or dying after a Fairmont fishing crew left town last week. Their haul, calculated at 50,000 pounds of fish, all dead, was taken from the lake center noted for the best fishing. The catch included many game fish, chiefly pickerel, with most rough fish being carp. Most deaths occurred in the past two weeks.
In Titonka Titonka news announces Mayme Paterson seeks the county recorder seat on the Republican ticket subject to GOP voters. She is a long time resident, former postmaster from 1916 to 1934, school secretary, and trusted official with years of public service.
In a local remark attributed to Whitte more Champion, the owl’s supposed wisdom is questioned. The piece notes the owl stays out all night and sleeps by day, comparing to local youths with similar habits but lacking any claim to wisdom.
At year end 1935 the country shows the largest deposits on record with the fold reserve registering the highest on record a week ago. Titanka Savings Bank now holds more deposits than any prior quarterly statement.
Swea City Herald notes Pinchot, former Pennsylvania governor, writes a mimeo letter urging the Republican Party to offer a real man and a real platform rather than attack the New Deal. He argues the party cannot win by exclusivity or by only opposing New Deal policies and highlights perceived New Deal benefits and criticisms.
The Lakota Record notes the Bancroft Register editorially suggested that Kossuth County consider its lone suitable presidential timber candidate. It questions who first raised the notion and whether Senator Dickinson will respond in the spring campaign. The piece ponders whether he remains in a small town Algona law office or rises to national prominence.
Fred C. Gilchrist, congressman from this district, a Republican, is viewed as weathering opposition best in the upcoming November election. He is highly regarded by constituents for repeatedly voting for farmer relief and has not wavered from duty amid Liberty League pressure. If a Republican is elected in the state it will be Gilchrist.
A morning scene describes a woman leaving a neighbor’s house with a man on her arm assumed to be her husband. The trio walks away conversing quietly, concluding a so called perfect poker game in a muted, observational vignette by U.D.M.R.
The Incorporated Town of Titonka Iowa will receive bids by eight PM March 24 1996 for sixteen thousand five hundred dollars Waterworks bonds dated March 24 1986 with one thousand and eight hundred dollar denominations. Interest three percent annually. Sealed bids due then open bids. Certified checks equal to three percent of bid. Town reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dated March 9 1936 W H Stott Town Treasurer Titonka Iowa.
George Benner aged 83 died Saturday about 9 30 of a heart attack after five hours with family. Born in Canada March 24 1853 he moved to Sterling Illinois at fifteen then to Wesley in 1884 and married Olivia Ash April 15 1885. They had two children Esther Spangler Everly and Delmar Wesley. Survived by widow two children four grandchildren one great grandchild one brother and two sisters. Funeral Monday at 2 p m Rev Arthur Bottom officiated. Burial Evergreen cemetery. Palm Sunday devotion announced by Rev Wagener with Father Timothy to conduct services. Also notes on trips hospital return bridge club and local social events and courtesy mention of funeral of Michael Wingert with Oneida Richards visiting.
The text records social visits and farm-move details: Clarence Seeteld and Hoover family moves, Dean Andrewa and others relocating to farms in Mound Wisconsin. Andrew Hansen and the Albert Martineks hosted Sunday visits. Van Batens of Waterloo and Clarence Andersons with Mrs Rudolph Larson dined at Walter Anderson’s home.
A pre nuptial shower for Miss Jennie Meyer drew about fifty guests at the Lutheran church with green and white decor. Miss Jennie Alke and Miss Christina Alice assisted in opening gifts as relatives shared well wishes. The March 18 wedding at Titonica Lutheran church united Miss Jennie Meyer and Mr. Heyo Boekelman with a white satin gown and pink white bouquet, followed by a family wedding dinner.
Local residents share best wishes for happiness and prosperity. Bayi, George Meyer, Ro weheary and others noted for family ties. Regular bridge clubs hosted dinners and after noon games with high scores and prizes. Bible Study and birthday celebrations add to the week’s social calendar.
Reformed Church notes announce Sunday services in German with English on March 29 and April 5. The A Capella Choir of Central College, 40 voices, will give a sacred music concert March 29. Families with extra beds asked to offer lodging for the singers. A Sunday School reform to separate departments is planned. J. A. Harms elected elder, likely ordained March 29 or April 5. Herman Dreesman attends Pleasant Prairie Classic in Altington Iowa with Germanic Classis. The Ramsey pastor presides over a regional meeting and delivers the keynote March 31. New families welcomed. church invites doubtful households to attend.
The state wide primary ballot may feature multiple Nelsons and Olsons. Republican candidates could include Martin A. Nelson for governor Arthur Nelson for lieutenant governor and Marcus Nelson of Aitkin for congress. Andrew Nelson of Duluth may be drafted as a Democrat governor candidate. Floyd B. Olson and A. W. Olson seek other high offices.
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Sunday dinner guests the Ted Hoovers and Genevieve Christensen visited the Van Hansens. Mrs. Van Hansen hosted the Dean Women's Club with a lesson on Iowa colleges. Several local families and individuals were noted in visits and rural activities, including Rochelle Andrews care and district PTA meeting amid bad roads.
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