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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
1
Long bulletin of local events includes visits by the Walkers to Estherville to see Ronald Walker family, Legion Auxiliary meeting at Tiptonka, and upcoming August county gathering in Wesley. Mentions travelers from New York and Florida, military assignments, church observances, free shows, and school alumni from Britt and Titonka.
Mr and Mrs Bert Geerdes and Clarence attended a reunion at the home of Henry Geerdes in Buffalo Center. Guests for Congregational Church Guest Day included C R Smith Carl Janssen John Smith C C Gerzema I E Wortman Elizabeth Schaper Emma and Louise Thaves. C J Rippentrop visited Roseland Gabels in Swea City and joined Baccalaureate services. Leo Johnson and daughters of Curlew visited Amelia Koppen and Dr Geilenfeldt. Paul Geilenfeldt stayed for a visit. Bernadine Gerzema, teaching at Red Wing Minn, spent the weekend with her parents for their 25th anniversary. John Gertma of Buffalo Center visited here. John Smith and Wm Goldtrap of Elmore Minn visited Britt.
The 1952 national Liberty Garden campaign promotes home gardens to ease shortages, aid defense, and save money. Local programs teach gardening basics, secure land, seed and equipment, and encourage using available meats for nutrition. An average garden could trim a family’s yearly food bill by about 200 dollars.
The USDA forecasts average per person meat and poultry intake reaching about 144 pounds in 1952, up from 141 pounds in 1951. Beef and veal drive gains with more medium and fewer graded beef, veal servings near a 19 year low, and lamb mutton consumption edging up from record lows. Pork output may rise early 1952 but fall later, possibly easing prices slightly.
The article notes a method to stop water spills in chicken houses by suspending the waterer over the droppings pit. When water splashes, it drains into the pit, keeping floors dry and filters less damp.
University of Nebraska tests show dairy heifers can be raised from birth to two years with only 500 pounds of grain if fed abundant high quality alfalfa hay. Researchers caution the success relies on superior forage.
Community notes describe a Saturday Bazsar event with Etcken sandwiches pie and coffee served for lunch. Buffalo Center visitors include Mr and Mrs Chas Tyton Chariena and George Meyers family. Others from Swea City and Algona share Sunday calls and shopping outings. Dennis and Patricia Murray plan a two week vacation to New Mexico Arizona and Mexico visiting friends.
Last Friday Mr and Mrs Don ald Koppen and family visited Mr and Mrs Nick Hehrends in Nashua. They then traveled to DeSoto Wisconsin on Saturday to spend the weekend with Don s sister and family the Clifford Knutsens. Their infant son Craig stayed behind with his grandparents for a week.
Notice states Kossuth County auditor files Board of Apportionment report for Secondary Road District No. 846. It lists parcels owned by Robert W. Fisher and John V. Osterman with various acres and sections. Hearing set May 29 1952 at 2 PM in Algona Iowa. objections due noon that day. assessments may be increased or waived. payment option within twenty days to avoid interest.
Notice to property owners in Kossuth County Iowa that the Board of Apportionment has proposed special assessments for Secantary Road District No 847. A hearing before the Board of Supervisors in Algona is set for May 29 1952 at 2 PM. Objections must be filed by noon that day. Assessments paid in full within twenty years from confirmation incur no interest.
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