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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
1
Chairman H. A. French and his committee plan a collection today for Armenians of the Near East. The county committee rejected Mr. French to lead the Titonka drive but urges donations. A typical allotment is 20 cents but any amount is welcome as funds go to the Near East Relief Committee to purchase corn and cereals for starving Armenians in Europe.
The high school community reports a Sartor home party for faculty and students with praise for Junior Play Professor Pepp. Upcoming events include Sartorian Society program on May 3 and Senior Play When a Feller Needs a Friend on May 17 and 18.
The Fortieth General Assembly earns high praise from state health workers for a strong health legislation record. A summary by the Iowa Tuberculosis Association and the Iowa State Medical Society notes nineteen major health measures passed, with one lost, six defeated or postponed, and six minor health measures approved. The group emphasizes the eco nomic approach and cites Rockefeller gift funds as beneficial for medical education and extension programs.
T J Edmonds claims the physical education bill costs nothing and will be highly beneficial. Dr F B Sampson says every child will learn body care and health importance is as vital as academics. Supported by American Legion and major Iowa education and medical groups, it provides weekly health instruction for all children and teacher training in health methods.
A long discussion on rising prices and inflation contrasts prosperity with potential shocks. It notes higher costs for housing, cotton, sugar, steel, rubber, and wages, plus the risk of overextension and a future slowdown. Also mentions Hope Beenken’s town visit and knee injury recovery.
S B French bought the utile lots west of the post office across from the Amesbury home and will begin a two story residence with basement and porches for his son Howard in two to three weeks. The house fronts west and north and measures about 28 by 30 feet.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society will hold their next meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs. R. C. Farrington. All members and friends invited to attend. Dean Aid meets next week Thursday May 10 with Mr. Lewis Largon. Catechisms available for Junior Standard and combined groups.
The piece recounts Ole Dahl handing out large oranges to friends in Britt on a Friday. One orange weighed 14 ounces and others 11 to 14 ounces, prompting playful reflections on growing such fruit and carefree boyhood.
John Wood will join the 8. B. French lumber yard in Mtonka and assume duties May 15. He knows the lumber business from the ground up and is expected to be a valuable asset to Mr. French. The family plans to move by that date if a residence can be secured.
Fred Wentz and his wife spent Sunday with relatives at Blue Earth Minnesota.
After a drawn out session the Fortieth General Assembly adjourned at six p.m. with protests over college appropriations unresolved but settled in a conference compromise. The two year budget totals 30,709,413 with new dormitories planned and higher tuition likely to manage demand. A special session for code revision was set to begin April 18 with reconvening on December 4.
The Fortieth assembly saw fewer new laws but notable actions include a constitutional amendment to allow women in general assemblies, a party pill boosting county central committees with equal gender representation, consolidation of state departments into a Department of Agriculture with Raymond W. Cassady as first secretary, and highway laws expanding use of primary road funds, county engineer hiring limits, and fund refunds for right of way.
The piece notes Mary Mary Fraser, once secretary of Des Moines Park department, was sent to Rockwell City for one to seven years after defrauding Des Moines of about 255 000 by padding payrolls with dead and fictitious names. It argues publicity helps the public and criticizes officials for resisting publication of payroll schedules.
Joseph Hartshorn Austin 24 of Titonka Iowa died Saturday morning April 28 1923 after illness of tuberculosis pneumonia. He was born April 2 1899 in German Valley Iowa moved with his family to Titonka at 19 months and worked at Titonka Creamery and Titonka Depot clerk before illness. He belonged to M E church Titonka I O O F and Rebekah Lodges and Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Survived by mother Martha Jane Austin Titonka father Hathaway Austin Argenta Arkansas brothers Ward Alberta Canada Rex Titanica sister Gladys Engelhardt Pueblo Colorado and many relatives. Funeral held with pastor G M Squires and Odd Fellows service at Buffalo Township cemetery.
Miss Jessie Shannon of Town State College argues that play is a universal instinct not limited to children and urges adults to find a daily play hour. She cites the tired businessman who enjoys walking and golf as evidence that play benefits mental relaxation and physical health for all ages. Banker Armstrong of Britt attended, visiting for business matters.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for aid during illness and death of a son and brother. Mentioned visitors from Portland township, and local beet and potato farming plans by Fred Boyken with Mike Baume as agricultural specialist. Graduation gifts section lists various items for sale at the drug store.
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