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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
7
School staff and students share weekly items across grades. Second graders report puppet shows and Mother's Day crafts while noting gifts and a birthday celebration. Third to sixth graders record visits, plays, art projects, and upcoming tests. Freshmen plan the class party amid exams and rain delays. The Junior class hosts a typing relay with speeds listed for top performers.
The court in Algona Iowa fixed June 7 1938 at 10 a m for proof of the will of Ralph H Janssen deceased dated August 2 1933 The instrument was filed opened and read and all interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated Katharine McHyey Clerk Alma Pearson Deputy Sullivan McMahon Innan Attorneys 19 21u
The column lists a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Meyer on a Wednesday afternoon and numerous Mother's Day visits by relatives and friends including Dr. Guido Sartor and Daisy Craven. It notes farmers and townsfolk visiting, travel to Waterloo and Minonk, and social events such as the Birthday Club and farewell for Mrs. Schoenlein.
Mrs. J. H. Miller of Shields and Company Chicago, a leading U.S. crop forecaster, paid an official visit to the Algona Grain office during a 2,400 mile trip through the winter wheat belt. She is recognized as one of five principal crop forecasters in the grain trade.
George Ailts of Lakota and Jack Johnson of Algona were in town on business this week. Charlie Phelps visited Lee O Wolfe. the Phelps family attended a high school matinee. Sunny Hour Club met with Mrs Henry Alltgs. high score went to Mrs Gert rude and low to Mrs Olile Bruns. Announcements arrive for Keith Shellmeyer of West Bend class of 29. Hepworth League rally at Titonia Methodist with sixty visiting Leaguers. Rev McDowell and Rev Burgess led talks on Temperance and Evangelism. Alice Chittick supervised an afternoon social. Rev Muehleman gave a talk during dinner. supper by Haworth League mothers.
Fred W Braun urges caution after sunset as accidents rise despite fewer cars on the road. He notes limited headlight reach and slower traffic speed, offering rules like drive within your limit and avoid passing if distance judgment is poor. He stresses recognizing one's own faults and asking questions to stay safe.
Iowa farmers can cut red clover seed costs by growing seed on their own farms. H. D. Hughes of Iowa State College advises cutting the first hay crop earlier, at full bloom, to improve seed quality and yield about 1.25 bushels per acre. Alfalfa seeds perform poorly in the state and imported seed often underperforms. homegrown seed helps ensure hardy stock and avoids weed contamination.
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