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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
1
The Tonka Topic published weekly by J Jaren in Titonka Iowa explains its second class mailing status and outlines subscription prices: $2.50 yearly in Kossuth County and Titonka territory, $3.00 outside, and $3.50 for Canada and foreign countries. It notes subscriptions are continuing yearly unless changed by the subscriber or publisher.
Notice is given that Mary M. Schroeder has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of Leland D. Schroeder late of Kossuth County, Iowa, Deceased. All debts and claims must be presented for allowance and payment. Dated May 1, 1956. Garfield, Baker & Miller. Attorneys.
Kossuth County Iowa residents listed in the schedule are notified that a Board of Apportionment report for Secondary Road District 916 proposes special assessments on their parcels. Hearing set May 23, 1956 at 2:00 p.m. in Algona. objections must be filed by noon that day. assessments may be paid within twenty days after confirmation. County Auditor Marc Moore announces.
A schedule of proposed assessments lists parcels in section 27 of township 98 range 27 with owners Fred Bruns and Herman & Johanna Franzen. Properties include multiple tracts in NE and SE quarters and fractions totaling 16.67 to 37.12 acres and assessed values noted, reflecting a district plan with specific tract descriptions and owners.
The schedule lists parcels for District 912 with owners Gail Olthoff Michael Christ Jr John & Herman Mousel Henry Khoff and others, detailing NW SW NE SE quarters, lot numbers, and assessed amounts. District 911 shows Benjamin Farrow Ellsworth Jones Inc Ernest Christ Earl Cushman and others with similar land quarter designations and assessed figures. The county auditor notes the assessment actions may be adopted or increased without further notice.
Guy Carlson Jr son of Wesley Iowa participates in the Army ROTC Veishea Open House at Iowa State College Ames with his company in a competition for awards. Veishea May 10 11 and 12 features helicopter demonstrations 105 howitzers teletype center and displays on Army history clothing equipment dams and canals illustrated with colored transparencies.
Tepee Tidbits lists youths planning summer activities and chores. Mildred Ullman plans garden work and fishing, basketball. Douglas Swan farms, church camp, band, swimming, Colorado vacation. Jerry Buffington farms, drives tractor, hoes thistles, swims, fishes, visits cousin. Claire Hovey farm tasks, detasseling corn, milking cows, visits relatives, swims, fishes. Pamela Bihl garden work and 4-H project, swimming and 4-H camp. Delores Janes hoes thistles and cares for sisters, swims. Vickie Rakow mows lawn, swims, Wisconsin vacation.
Former THS classmate Robert Kinseth son of Delmer and Thora Kinseth has been transferred to Quam and promoted to Airman Second Class He reports enjoying the Air Force and invites old friends to write His new address is A 2c Bob Kinseth 17432540 326 B S APO 334 San Francisco California
The class visited Tyke Electric on Thursday and Friday of last week to supplement radio communications study. Mr Glen Miller explained fundamentals and students observed scopes showing changes in circuits. The demonstration was appreciated by students and Mr Thiesse. The group thanks Mr Miller for clarifying the study.
Construction on the proposed school building begins with temporary structures on site. A large mechanized shovel moves dirt near the hill and ball diamond edge as crews start the long project and warn it will take many weeks to take shape. A note from Kent Rippentrop adds details and a rabbit deterrent tip using denatured alcohol and resin on young trees.
The Four Corner Social Club of Portland met at Mrs. Earl Zwiefel's home with hostess assist from Mrs. W J Stewart. About ten members plus one guest, Mrs. Jessie Jain, attended. They set a June 5 picnic at the Portland Community Hall with hot dishes and desserts, named a coffee and icola che committee, and the president will order ice cream and cones. No meetings in July or August. September gathering at Mrs. Donald Ringsdorf's home with Mrs. Victor Fitch assisting.
Social ties ripple through the community as families and friends visit and host over the weekend. Dinners at the Larsen and Trenary households include Harlans and Mitchells, with Memorial Day tea attendees from Portland and Algona visiting kin in Laverne and Ruthven.
Sunday events recount Mrs. Jessie Jain's visit to Elk Mound and calls on friends, a shower at Sacred Heart Hall for Margaret Murphy, engagement to Lawrence Govern, and plans for a June 19 wedding. Portland Social Club meets May 10 at Mrs longland's. roll call on recipes. Teens' music trends spark parental skepticism.
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