Watered at the Post Office in Titonka Iowa
The Titonka Topic discusses subscription rates and delivery terms in Kossuth County and Titonka trade area with Canada and foreign countries as options. It also carries extended wartime editorials about France Vichy Laval and the Free French, the French fleet, and the Allied plan to defend Australia and the Pacific, highlighting anti Axis resistance at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witonks
Iowa
Kossuth County
Titonka
Canada
de Gauille
Leahy
Vichy
Africa
Peter” Laval
Laval
United Nations
Darlan
Hitler
New Caledonia
Madagascar
Dakar
Reich
Britain
France
Germany
Economic High Lights From a Wartime Note on France
Historians will note the government’s efforts to prevent Vichy collaboration with Hitler while acknowledging failure. The piece argues France remains a traditional ally in spirit and possesses a sizeable naval force, though its external role is now limited to mere symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
Hitler
Maven
France
Folke Fon and Fables in a War Time Letter
A jumble of quips about veterans, enlistment denials, Pearl Harbor moods, and fashion notes on uniforms. A veteran recounts a four word rejection from a WWI re enlistment attempt. A Pearl Harbor sailor writes cheerful about being fit at 196 pounds. Humor touches on music as stimulation and jokes about Tarzan film roles.
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Pearl Harbor
School News Following Weeks Activities And Tests
The eighth grade plans a graduation party as they prepare for high school. Students worked on sugar rationing with teachers, made May baskets, and brought flowers. In geography they finish a ten page unit while exploring African and Antarctic animals for reports. Sophomore biology covers heredity and environment with a geometry test yielding two students scoring 37 of 40.
Junior and Senior News From Local School
The junior class selects its flower the lity of the valley and green and white colors. Seniors struggle to return to work after play practice as Class Night plans for May 12 unfold. Music notes mention mixed chorus practicing for Maccalaureate and a mixed quartet for Commencement.
Metican Miesta Last Day School Event May 14
The article notes the final school day on May 14 tied to Metican Miesta. It references activities and plans for students as classes conclude for the term. Communities anticipate ceremonies, learning outcomes, and district acknowledgments on the closing date.
New Teachers Hired for Wealey Public Schools
WHSLBDY Miss Pearl Sinning and Elmer Johnson signed contracts to teach next year. Miss Mer cedes Smith, a Clark College student in Dubuque, replaces Miss Schnei der. Harold Menke, a married father of a seven year old, is hired as a high school teacher. Doc Heisler of Blencoe touts stubborn persistence and his eyesight improvement tale with tart juice.
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Wealey Public
Whslbdy
Miss Pearl Sinning
Elmer Johnson
Mercedes Smith
Clark College
Dubuque
Schneider
Harold Menke
Doc"Heisler
Blencoe
Heisler
Doc
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Japan
MacArthur
Australia
Pacific
NATIONAL EDITORIAL_ ASSOCIATION
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Swan Furniture Funeral Home
Kenneth W. Swan
Lowa
W. F. Hanistreet
Mtonka
Pierre Sartor
Sitonka
Yfowa
H. I. Torgersen
Roy C. Ball
Calla
Titanka
Dr. E. J. Gallup Chiropractor
Keil
Titanka, Ia
W. L. Tindall
D. O. Osteopathic
Woden
Quinby
Algona, Ta
van Ness and Brunson
Attorneys-at
Helse Bldg
Algona, Ia
Maurice C. McMahon
Algona, Ja
Quarton and Miller County Savings Bank
Dbidg
Algona, Iowa
Henry H. Huisinga & Sons Contractors and Builders
Titonka, Iowa
A. M. Petersen Real Estate Lgroker
Hoff
Ikx
Fon
Ian
Kit
Baldy
Plante
Newbrough Pharmacy
Mr. and
Mrs
Dale Rittenhouse
Woden, Iowa
Milly
Milly’s
Farel Destin Cosmetics
Mildred Krantz
Maat
Defense Industries
Tyke Theatre
Titonka, I
OWA
Robert Preston
Ellen Drew
Robert Taylor
Lana Turner
Johnny Eager
Jackie Cooper
Susanna Foster
Alva Uhu
Forest City
White Rocks
Hamilton Hatchery
U. S
Swea City
W. A. Schram
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