11 May 1933
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
1
The note describes a generally improving economy with sharp farm price rises since January, wheat and grains up 75 to 200 percent, gains in many industries, rising automobile gates, banks reopening with more confidence, and Federal Reserve borrowings declining. Overall sentiment is optimistic with few dark spots.
A reflection on Mother's Day as a largely informal honor date inspired by President Wilson and its growing calls to make it a national holiday. The piece laments newspaper industry hardship, arguing for support and even a temporary moratorium to calm the press as it seeks to survive low ad revenue and maintain public service.
A cut text shows St Peter questioning actions at a gate as a country printing plate is referenced. A figure touches a ball and is invited to enter, suggesting relief from trouble and a offer of shelter.
A local notice announces a school session on Saturday May 13 from 6 00 a m to 1 00 p m. The event appears to be a one day program offering morning to early afternoon activities for students.
Reminder about the Senor class mystery play Tiger House on May 11 and 12 at Titania. Also notes appreciation from the Senior class to the Junior class and Miss Stevens for a banquet last Thursday, with thanks to Mrs Krantz and mothers who prepared the food.
William Shirley was re elected to a ninth term as county superintendent of schools for Kossuth county by the county school boards at a meeting in Algona. He led with 21 votes, beating Hart with 10 and Wier with 9 among three candidates, including two new supts Hart of Bancroft and Welr of Bart.
Miss Bia Welhousen daughter of Mr and Mrs William Welhousen wed Mr Ben Mion of Wesley on Wednesday afternoon at five with a double ring ceremony performed by Ray Fremont Paul. The couple will reside on a Wesley farm after June 1. Friends and relatives attended a three course dinner. the bride wore white crepe and pink roses.
Last Sunday morning three infants were baptized Wayne Paul Geerdes son of Mr and Mrs Mat Geerdes James Meinders son of Mr and Mrs Henry Meinders and Jennie Lee Swalve daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Swalve The Holy Communion will be administered next Sunday May 14 postponed earlier due to the pastor illness They decided to set Sunday aside for Communion The regular quarterly offering will be taken Those reading this article are asked to notify others to fill the pews Sunday school starts at its regular hour Evening service will be in English and time changed from seven thirty to eight o clock
A fragment notes a 10 bushel quantity of yellow seed corn with a 100 percent test, attributed to Harm Groen, possibly referencing a price or quality claim in a historical market item.
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