Community sets Iowa disaster relief record in 1927
The Titonka area near Immanuel Lutheran church, noted for liberal disaster relief giving, posted the state's highest per capita donations during the spring 1927 Mississippi flood and achieved a near 100 percent fall roll call. Citizens urged gifts to flood relief via local banks, Lumber Yard, Topic office, or ministers, with many already contributing.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Iowa
Titonka
Tted Croga
Savings Bank
Topic Office
Fred Boyken Hospitalized With Ear Abscess at Mason City
Fred Boyken was taken to Mason City hospital Monday suffering from an abscess in the left ear. He had just recovered from quinsy when the ear trouble developed and doctors feared mastoid involvement. He is improving under treatment and expected home in a few days.
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Fred Boyken
Mason City
Mr. Boyken
Power company reliability questioned after line disturbance
Yesterday the Interstate Power Co faced a main line disturbance that forced the Topic office to be sealed for two hours delaying the five o'clock mail. The article notes the company is not as reliable as in previous years.
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Interstate Power Co
Schram trio accompany TadnodAay for spring vacation return
Mesdames Will Schram August Schram and Miss Harriet accompany sea eT WY bree EA TadnodAay as he resumes his school work after the spring vacation.
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Mesdames
Will Schram
August Schram
Miss Harriet
Sea
Kinsey for Clerk Kinsey announces district court bid
Kinsey formerly of Bancroft and resident of Algona last winter returns to Bancroft and files as Democrat candidate for Clerk of the District Court. Hart, noted as a baseball pitcher for Bancroft, is mentioned as a youthful figure tied to the town. Trustees of German township call for sealed bids by noon April 6 1986 for cemetery caretaker and an addition in Section 32, with bids taken separately and right to reject any or all bids reserved. Raymond Bleich, son of Mr and Mrs R A Bleich, returns from Chicago for a brief visit before leaving for Libby Montana where he is promoted to engineer at Universal Insulation Co.
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Kinsey
Algona
iMarl Kinsey
Bancroft
District Court
Hart
German Township
John Bookelman
Raymond Bleich
R. A. Bleich
Chicago
Universal Insulation Co
Orr
Libby
Montana
Iirm
Aymond
Monitor
Kulp Promoted to Regional Division Superintendent
Thomas Kulp informs his father Dr D Kulp of this city that he has been promoted to regional division superintendent for the Commercial Credit Corporation at Fargo North Dakota. He previously oversaw the entire state of North Dakota and part of Minnesota and Leo Jensvold of this city has joined the company. Local friends extend congratulations and wish him continued success.
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Kulp
Thomas Kulp
Barley Seed for Gala at Brandt Farm
Fragmentary notice notes barley seed for a gala at Brandt farm near Wo a Mt. Aaa eH get ne with unclear references to quantities. No full names or dates clarified.
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Brandt
Willis Phelps Honored for Best Editorials in National Contest
Willis Phelps of Titanica editor of the Collegian Reporter at Morningside College Sioux City was among students from colleges in sixteen states to receive mention for best editorials in a contest sponsored by the committee on militarism in education.
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Willis Phelps
Titanica
Collegian Reporter
Morningside College
Sioux City
Committee On Militariam In
Titonka farmers aid bird life during snow blockade
Records of the Conservation League show Titonka farmers and others spent 80 dollars to save bird life during January and February snow blockades. Game watcher Pierce contributed 86 bushels of corn and 21.50 dollars, radio station WHO 12.35, others 46.50 in cash, and 67 memberships for farmers who fed two bushels of corn or more.
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The
Conservation League
Pierce
Miss Julia Stott Named Assistant Postmaster Here
Miss Julia Stott, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Stott, is appointed assistant postmaster to succeed Miss Gladys Bogges, who resigned. The appointment takes effect April 1 and the Topic believes she is a capable, unassuming young lady with business experience who will give general public satisfaction.
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Julia Stott
W. H. Stott
Gladys Bogges
Stott
William Wiese dies at 96 in Mason City Iowa
William Wiese of Gakota Iowa died at home Thursday after weeks of illness at age 96. Funeral held Sunday at the Lutheran church. He and wife marked their 71st wedding anniversary in February. Born in Germany he came to the United States in 1865. He leaves his widow and two sons Hmil and Adoph of Mason City. son Julius died in 1926.
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William Wiese
Mason City
Marriage Licenses Issued In Clear Weather Week
The past week saw several marriage licenses issued. Wilbur Han of Britt wed Luella Frogg of Crystal Lake, Harlan Pirsig of Blue Earth Minn and Ida Bauman of Ledyard, William J Krause and Viola Mitchell both of Ienton.
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Dan Cupid
Wibur Hanson
Britt
Luella Frogg
Crystal Lake
Harlan Pirsig
Blue Earth, Minn
Ida Bauman
Ledyard
William J. Krause
Viola Mitchell
Ienton
Road bonds sold at 13 percent savings for Algona
At a county board meeting last week they sold primary refunding road bonds totaling 329000 at 1 percent and received a premium of 776 dollars. The issue lowers interest from 4 percent on the old bonds. Five bidders competed for the bonds.
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Algona
County Board of Supervisore
Lennon Auxiliary Plans March and April Meetings
Regular radio and work meeting set at Carrie Bonacker home Friday afternoon March 27 with a short business session and carpet rags sewing. Carrie Bonacker chairs. Regular business meeting April 7 urged for all members. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Ricklefg visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mad tzke near Winnebago Minnesota.
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Carrie Bonacker
Mrs
Wm. Ricklefg
Harold Madtzke
Winnebago, Minn
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Services
Sunday School begins at ten with Morning Worship at eleven. Sermon theme Magnificent Obsession. You are invited to attend. Sunday School is the last Sunday in the quarter. Reporter to be sent in Monday. The message urges members to fulfill church obligations as half the church year has passed.
Waterworks bonds sold at 3 percent par by Des Moines firm
The Titanka waterworks bonds were bid at par with 3 percent interest by Jackley & Company, Des Moines bond merchants. Funds become available after transcript readings and bond lawyers pass upon them, then printer's work and council proceedings must be completed, likely three weeks or more. The money will be paid to the treasurer and contractors will start once frost is out of the ground.
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Jackley & Company
Des Moines
C. H. Committee Chosen for Ames Farm Program
The county corn-hog committee selected Wesley's W. J. Frimm, Eagle township Myron L. Johnson, Algona A. L. Brown, Swea City C. L. Thoreson, and Titonka G. D. Welhousen to lead the new farm program. They will attend schooling in Ames on March 27 and 28 and organize township meetings starting April 1 to explain the program, sign membership forms, and elect officers. About 2366 compliance forms for 1935 payments have been forwarded to Washington, with 2600 contracts in force last year and payments due around May 1.
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C.H
Ames
W. J. Frimm
Wesley
Myron L. Johnson
Eagle Township
A. L. Brown
Algona
C L. Thoreson
Swea City
G. D .Welhousen
Titonka
Washington
State Office
State Planning Board to Meet at Ames April 16
Invitations for a Iowa statewide planning conference will be sent to public officials and civic minded citizens. The event at Memorial Union Ames on Thursday April 16 aims to educate on planning and to form county planning councils uniting rural and urban interests. Walter H Blucher will lecture on national regional and state planning with ISU extension lectures. Luncheon and dinner require advance reservations. Contact Iowa State Planning Board Elm Lodge Ames for details. Heiko and Ewald Brung visited last week to pay for another year’s topic in advance, following their father who taught thrift.
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Memorial Union
Towa State College
Iowa
National Resources Committee
Town State Planning Board
Walter H. Blucher
Chicago
American Society of Planning Officials
Iowa State College
Iowa State Planning Board
Elm Lodge
Ames
Heiko
Ewald Brung
Double Test of Seed Corn Advice From H D Hughes College
H D Hughes College urges a second test of seed corn this spring to avoid discarding seeds that may germinate poorly due to test error. Moist sand testers at room temperature can reveal true viability, since December tests may overstate readiness. The article notes many Iowa farmers bought seed corn with lower germination due to extreme winter, risking ruined plantings if sowed now.
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H D. Hughes College
Hughes
Iowa
Mrs Herman Carlson Improves After Illness
Mrs Hermann Carlson, residing south of town, has been ill for some time but shows signs of improvement as she recovers at home.
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Herman Carlson
New Security Bank of Algona Opens Soon
The State Banking board approved the by laws of the new Security Bank of Algona and issued its charter on March 18. Building improvements are due to be completed about April 15 and the bank will open for business shortly after.
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Algona
State Banking Board
New Security Bank of
Committee named to explain the Soil Conservation Act
A temporary five member committee was appointed in Kossuth County to explain the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act and supervise election of permanent township committees. The group includes W J Frimml, M L Johnson, G iD Welhousen, O L Thoreson, and County Agent A L Brown. They will attend an Ames meeting March 27–28 for program instructions and hold township meetings the week of March 30 to elect permanent committees.
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Kossuth
W. J. Frimml
Wesley
M. L. Johnson
Armstrong
G. Id. Welhousen
Titonka
0. L. Thoreson
Swea City
A. UL. Brown
Frimml
AAIA
R. M. Evans
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College Extension Service
Brown
Johnson
AAA
Welhousen
Thoreson
Ames
Buffalo
Odd Fellows Hall
Burt
Beltone Theatre
German
Center School
Lincoln
Center
Portland
Legion Hall
Ramsey
C.co.f
Bancroft
Kleinpeter Hall
District Court News In Brief March Session And Filings
The District Court will convene next Monday March 50th with Judge CG Davidson of Hmmelsburg. Grand jury and petit jury dates are noted. New filings include Lena Loss vs Lena Loss for divorce, landlord attachments, writs of replevin, notes, damages from auto collisions, guardian appointment, and numerous trial notices and probate items.
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District Court
CG. Davidson
Hmmelsburg
Ernest Trasamar
William H. Trasamar
Lena Firell
Frank Weiner
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Henry Lappe
ID. W. Bates
Banking
Fred ‘W. Plumb
Russell Shipley
Clifford Holding
Lena Elbert
Leona Elbert
Guardian
Helen Fischer
Charles Fischer
Albert Wibben
Anna Dorweller
Delia Hays
Gregory Elbert
John G. Rippentrop
H. L. Mead
Lester Paulson
George Kliegl
Oscar Poirot
Homer Altizer
Julius Hennig
Moe & Sjogren
Joe Cosgrove
Frank Grandgenet
W. Pletch
A.C. Klocke
H. F. Balvance
Nettie Fisher
Modern Woodmen of America
J. H. Sheridan
Annis Springer
Carl Struecker
Douglas Wildin
Administrator
A.h.borchardt
R. A. Evans
Emma Steier
H. J. Sassen
Eva Garman
Joseph Klemn
Gilbert Hargreaves
Dan Haberger
Anthony Schmitt
F. J. Balgeman
John Byson
Ervin B. Castell
Thompson Yards Inc
Roy C. Mueller
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank
H. Johnson
Theodore Kenne
Susanna Andre
Kathryn Gustin
Vera Wohlers
Norman Anderson
John Wegener
G .S. Buchanan
Carrie H. Gardner
School Notes Highlights From A Busy Week At THS
Vernon Higgins visited Friday. Students earned perfect spelling papers and prizes for kite height. The junior high girls basketballs beat the seniors 20 to 10 but lost to sophomores 29 to 17. New students include Lloyd Miller and Anna Ricks. High school girls excelled in the basketball final, with Dorothy Budlong and Shirley Bruns noted for high points. Baseball season opens as 33 boys go out. districts set, with Burt Ledyard Titonka winning last fall. Sub-district music contest slated for Britt April 3–4.
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Vernon Higgins
Verla Brandt
Dayle Bruns
Twyliah Hamstreet
Leta Mae Harringa
Alfred Heyer
George Higgins
Lavina Jandl
Betty Kromminga
Richard Kuchenreuther
Maxine Lindhorst
Louis Oesterreicher
Doloris Peterson
Gladys Ann Smith
Cecil Snyder
George Higging
Paul Bruns
Duane Higgins
Twyliah Hametreet
Anna ‘Ricks
Charles Reffer
Erwin Gelsking
Phyllis Andrews
Jean Higgins
Marjorie Mechler
Layon Oesterreicher
Alr
Gene Khromminga
THS
G. Bruns
H. Faul
Boyken
Kuchenreuther
F. Faul
Jandl
Shirley Bruns
Lorraine K
Dorothy B
Dorothy FP
Alice W
Ruth
Alice B
Dorothy Budlong
Tike
Wesley
Laverne
Burt
Ledyard
Titonka
Lone Rock
Fenton
Former Portland Stpy Writes Stillwater Minn
Brief letter from Mrs. S. O. Tron of Stillwater Minnesota dated March 28 1936 encloses a 1 50 check for Titanica Topic subscription for another year. She notes a severe cold winter with little snow compared to prior year, roads open thanks to large snow plows, mail carrier missed two days, no community suffering, ample fuel and cats 80, and signs of melting snow with optimism for spring.
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Lee O. Wolfe
Minnesota
Pu yed Chester White boar for sale
Geo Swalve announces a Chester White boar for sale. The ad notes the animal is a 13,2t, with price and contact details likely available by inquiry.
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Chester
Rev and Mrs Fremont Fayl Visit Algona Monday
Reverend and Mrs Fremont Fayl conducted business in Algona on Monday afternoon.
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Mrs. Fremont Fayl
Algona
Honor Roll names list from 1937 and 1987 notices
A fragmented honor roll style list shows multiple individuals with dates ranging from 1936 to 1987, including Towa and Iowa towns such as Titonka Buffalo Center Woden and Lakota, plus organizations like Interstate Power Co. and references to Wellington and Winnebago. The OCR yields numerous misspellings and inconsistent punctuation.
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T. J. Petersen
Danbury
Wis
John A. Loeschen
Titonka
Iowa
Henry Bartels
A.O. Milbrandt
Buffalo Center
A. J. Phillips
Woden
Frank Kettwich
Dick Janssen
Lakota
Henry Boyken
Towa
Anton ‘Pannkuk
Thornton
Tony Fred Bruns
Heiko
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Vitonka
New Asst
P. M
Methodist Church
Des Moines Bond Company
State Planning Board
Queen Esthers
A.J. Berens
Kossuth County
District Court News
Lena Loss
Frank Loss
Portland Stpy
Stillwater, Minn
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