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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
2
Titonka newspaper declares its postoffice status and outlines subscription rates: $1.00 annually in Titonka territory, $1.50 elsewhere in advance, $2.60 for Canada and foreign countries, with payment required in advance.
Local notices report candidates seeking party nominations for county supervisor in the third district and various county offices. Names include John A Sleper, Wm Cosgrove, J J Dooley, H J Butler, Ernest Petersen, and Casey Loss. Casey Hargreaves campaigns for sheriff. Father Coughlin discussed Roosevelts stance.
Swea City resident Hundaness of Goodmand was arrested last week and brought before Justice P. A. Dawson on a charge of concealing mortgaged property. He waived preliminary hearing and was held to the grand jury under a $500 bond.
The Fenton Reporter raises concern over a perceived two newspaper racket in Kosuth County amid Wallace M Short’s gubernatorial bid. The piece suggests county papers in the state may coordinate to influence coverage and public perception, echoing fears of biased reporting.
Sealed bids due May 18 1996 for installation of a 100 GPM turbine pump and control panel head 140 in Titonka Iowa. Plans available from Currie Engineering Webster City with 5 dollar deposit, 2.50 refundable. Project financed by PWA with prevailing wage schedule and 30 day bid security. Benchmarks include 85 percent progress payments and 100 percent bond. Bid opening criteria include liquidated damages for failure to enter contract. Dated May 4 1936.
News Week reports Arch D Campbell of Minnesota aims for the Republican congressional nomination with a platform promising restraint in rhetoric. He pledges not to boast or alarm, not to seek office to promote personal status, and to avoid references to Abraham Lincoln, Maine’s rocky coast, or California’s sun kings.
Doan residents Mark Mothers Day with visits to relatives and church events. Rochelle Ann Andrews and James Louis Asa baptized at Dean church. Doan Church to hold special services next week led by Rev. Muhleman. Doan Womens Club met with Blanche Orthel. lesson focused on Lona's Industries. Numerous local families and guests visited Sunday including the Teeters, Struthers, Krantes, and Hoovers near Titonka West Bend Spencer and Britt area.
Social roundup lists Sunday visits across towns including Ti tonka Burt Bancroft and Sibley. Families like Grahams Ringas dorf and Shiplers appear at various homes, a Mothers Day program runs in school No 6, and Delbart Vogel opens a Bancroft store while plans relocation unfold. Local births and showers mark family events.
Reports list numerous families visiting relatives and neighbors across nearby homes. Entries show weekend gatherings at the Ringsdorf, Shipler, Graham, Lohse, Shipjer, and Leeck households, plus fishing at Crystal Lake and a school return for Beverly Fox after an injury.
Algona base ball fans hire Howard McClurg of St. Louis to manage the Algona Grays this season. He will arrive this week and the team will be organized soon after.
Burtig of Algona appeared before Justice P. A. Dawson on a charge of falsely making and uttering a check. He was sentenced to 20 days in the county jail with a portion suspended if he makes good the check and pays the costs.
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