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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
2
A fragment from the era notes a topical issue dubbed in a regional paper as a record glued mail matter. The brief hints at jurisdictional circumventions and cross-paper references, with no clear names or dates readable.
A reader notes the clash among Otter County papers as new buyers Dewely and Bill vie for the Register and Daily Record. Claims of 490 and 1,200 sold prompt talk of a further purchase to balance the deals. Lew Smith of Algona was spotted nearby, smiling as ever.
The Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association offers advances on wool to producers in the state, with 6¢ to 9¢ per pound depending on wool type. Advances are paid upon receipt, but past sales yielded far less per pound. For pooling information contact the county agent or the Des Moines office. wool bags are available at the Farm Bureau Office.
Joint county meeting at Bancroft on Thursday May 16 features Father LaCalatte of Rockford and Mrs. deane Underkofler of Britt as speakers. Catherine Droessler to perform tap dances. Lunch and dancing to close evening. 8th district Legion and Auxiliary meet in Carroll May 22 with local business men contributing $600 for entertainment. Poppy Day preparations underway with 676 paper poppies donated by Antone Sorenson. Poppies are hand made by disabled veterans paid one cent each. Approximately
The initiative aims to award $100,000 to disabled veterans, with funds collected by an event benefitingVeterafia causes. Officials say the program recognizes service members and provides meaningful financial support to those in need.
The Ayre district baseball tournament concluded after two postponements. Mason City beat Renwick 2-1. Rake defeated Nora Springs 4-3 in ten innings. Rake beat Sheffield 4-3 to reach the final. Final: Rake 6 Mason City 10 in a nine inning shutout. Sapa pitched long relief for Rake, with Knudson and others handling later innings.
A Kossuth County Conservation League committee heard Sidney R. Montague lecture “Under Northern Lights” in Estherville and arranged two talks on May 27 at Algona High School and the county auditorium. The afternoon lecture for county children is free with music by the Algona high school band, and an evening program with the Algona Community Orchestra includes reserved seating to reach a wide audience.
A string of social notices details visits and gatherings around Algona and nearby towns. Mre R L Willits spent Monday afternoon at Algona. the Musaman family hosted relatives Sunday. various residents hosted guests from Delavan, Buffalo Center, Titonka, and Fort Dodge. Legion Auxiliary members thanked donors for magazines sent to Knoxville veterans hospital. Several church and family visits are noted along with Mothers Day gatherings and local birthday observations.
Titonka dominates West Bend 4 to 0 on their home diamond as Boskelman fans 12 in six innings and the Indians secure back to back shutouts and eye a strong season. Local business backers donate to uniforms and expenses including Standard Oil, Sonnenberg, Titonka Produce Co, and many others.
Senior class play titled The Green Phantom ADA unfolds in Woodmere New York with a cast including MARY Celia's maid TALLULAH MR LENNOX GERARD MICHAEL LYNCH DR GRISWOLD and others. Action shifts from a summer afternoon to evening and next morning across three acts.
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