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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
2
The Titonka Topic outlines subscription rates and policies for Titonka and surrounding counties with a note on continuing yearly subscriptions. It also discusses postwar world views, referencing Wendell Willkie, the League of Nations, and shifting attitudes toward international cooperation and economies. A local note mentions coded markings on an egg near Albia with undeciphered characters.
The piece reflects on wartime focus on victory and reconstruction, contrasting hopes for lasting peace with past League of Nations debates. It recalls President Wilson’s 1910s leadership attempt, congressional resistance, and a shift toward prioritizing domestic concerns over international involvement. It notes a changing global outlook and the desire for enduring prosperity.
The piece covers student events across grades including talent acts by Gerald and Joe Rome, a Blue and Red themed assembly, Freshman to Senior news on projects, Skip Day at Okoboji with fishing and boating, and recent Music News with choruses and solos. It notes embroideries by freshmen, class parties, and preparations for commencement activities.
A wartime style recipe suggests a lace top cake using shortening sugar vanilla corn syrup and milk with apricot filling. Prepare two 8 inch layers bake at 376 degrees for 30 minutes then fill with apricot layer and frost. Garnish by lifting a lace paper dolly to create a decorative sugar design. Serve with green apple sauce over enriched bread and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Algona high school will hold commencement events in May. Rev J M Mal linger will present diplomas to twelve seniors Sunday at St. Cecelia’s Church. Rev D R Martin will preach the class sermon May 17. Grinnell College speech head J P Ryan will address graduates May 21. County dog licenses face shortages as demand outstrips supply after 1941 levels.
The regular monthly Town Council meeting was held Monday evening May 4 with Mayor French Clerk Reaser Treasurer Boyken and councilmen Schutter Hagen Fisher and Swan present. Treasurer’s monthly report accepted. Mayor appointed five year terms for Hagen Swan Fisher Schutter and others. Board of Health Dr Hamstreet. A band fund of 113.17 was appropriated for the Band Mothers Club. Bills approved including Crane Company Interstate Power Co The Titonka Topic and Band fund expenses. adjournment requested by Clerk Florence K Reaser.
Four miles east and one mile north of Titonka pastor Wm Plant leads Ascension Day English service at 8 PM with a parish offering. Choir rehearsal Friday. Exaudi English services next Sunday at 10 36 with a special offering to buy American Lutheran Hymnals. Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30. Everyone welcome.
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