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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1950
Page
2
Thorough coverage note highlights exclusive reach within Kossuth County and Titonka territory. Rates shown: 32.00 per year in advance within territory, 2.50 per year outside the territory, 3.00 per year for Canada and foreign countries. Subscription info references a telephone number 82.
The U S Bureau of the Census plans a large mailing for the 1950 Census of Agriculture to over six million farmers. Rural route box holders will receive the Agriculture Questionnaire in late March and have it ready for the census taker in April. The form is designed for quick completion with most questions requiring little reference. About half the inquiries apply nationwide, with crops and livestock data gathered for 1949 and inventories as of 1950. In Kossuth County, crew leaders William A. Barry Sr and John Kohlhass will supervise enumerators, inspect progress, and administer qualification tests for those to be named enumerators.
Kossuth county reports last week a total of 36 new cars and trucks, with three trucks. Names listed include Algona Co operative Creamery Co and many residents such as Matilda Baessler of Laverne, Robert Kirsch of Bode, Wilfred Stoeber of Fenton, R. O. Bjustrom of Algona, J. M. Blanchard of Lone Rock, Glenn Carlson of Wesley, A. D. Crawford of Algona, and others across Bancroft, Swea City, Whittemore, Titonka, Burt, and Buffalo Center plus dealers Kent Motor Co of Algona and various makes like Hudson, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Studebaker, Ford, Nash, Mercury, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, GMC.
The Town Council met in regular session March 6 1950 with Mayor Lester Callies and council members Schutter Intermill Fisher and Callies present. Minutes and treasurer reports were approved and bills paid totaling 602 708. Election judges and clerks were appointed for the town election. The session adjourned with all members voting aye.
Mrs May Goslin traveled to Ames to visit relatives for about two weeks. Esther and Clara Gerdes returned from Rochester where Esther had recent surgery. Various visits occurred with the Rudisill and Grunewald families as well as friends from Buffalo Center and Boone. The Red Cross drive starts in Woden this week with Mrs Henry Bode as chair. Members and guests attended church events, hospital visits, and birthday observances including Donna May Brunsen.
The article details the eight core questions asked of every person in the 1950 Census and additional inquiries for those 14 and older. It notes sampling rules: every fifth person faces extra questions on residence, birth, schooling, and education. every fifth person 14+ on work, income, veteran status, and unemployment duration. and every thirtieth person 14+ on specific categories. It also describes questions on marriage history, children borne by married women, and employment details for those who worked in 1949.
Lakota reports the Leavard-Lineoln Township Farm Bureau met at Charles Gutknecht’s home Wednesday night. Mrs. Gutknecht led group singing, Wanda Heetland sang Forgotten, and Mrs. Jerry Heetland gave notes on a Mason City district Farm Bureau meeting. Kenneth Thatcher of Des Moines spoke on party duties, stressing attendance amid current problems. Russell Winter provided an hour of entertainment with slides while discussing other topics.
Pictures from a July meeting showed homemakers group and 4 H girls in action with road machinery demonstrations. Women and several 4 H members watched as threshing and combining equipment operated, highlighting community farm projects.
Saturday in Lakota Mr and Mrs Francis Kerker were driving toward Winnebago when the car door opened and their son Chuck fell out. The youngest child, he suffered a scalp and skull injury requiring stitches.
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Twins Mort Coppess and his twin sister Mrs Harlan Milter of Stanwood observed their anniversary recently in a family gathering reflecting on years together and local ties.
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