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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
2
The fragmentary notice shows editor Lee 0. Walle as publisher amid a contested geography discussion. Names and phrases are garbled, but the piece hints at a local paper’s coverage of a political or territorial topic with insufficient readable context.
Wm Ricklefs is a Republican sheriff candidate in a whirlwind Tyne primary campaign. Reports from across the county predict a wide nomination over Har greaves of Irvington. The Topic endorses him, praising his fairness and strong county representation.
W H Ricklefs of Titonka Iowa declares candidacy for Sheriff of Kossuth County on the Republican ticket subject to June primary voters. He asks for support and mentions the June primaries.
Algona man 4J Dooley declares candidacy for re election as Bor County Recorder on the democratic ticket. He asks Democratic voters to support him at the June primary.
Carl Dahlhauser kicks off campaign for Kossuth County Sheriff on the Democratic ticket seeking voters’ support in the upcoming June primaries. He emphasizes experience and continued public service as the basis for re election.
Henry Meinberg of German township was in town on business Friday as the cross for Lieutenant Governor candidate Straight-Jacket Mommers drew attention in the area.
The Swea City Herald notes editors' absence at a county printers code test due to an acute attack of caused nose while criticizing NRA policy as a product of crack-brained theorists. Patterson’s Republican bid, old guard backing, and ties to Calflesh are examined amid county politics. Sheriff Dahlhauser to Cherookee. requests readers vote on primary day.
The administration defines total crop acres in corn-hog contracts as all usable farm acres except pasture land, clarifying the scope of eligible acres for program calculations.
The regular meeting of the Wowmena Club is postponed one day to Friday evening at Mrs Roy Balls home due to the school picnic. Miss Ida Sachau closed a term with a student picnic and games. The notes mention local pupils by name and community activities including bridge games and a Rebekkah lodge party.
The Senior class play Shirt Sleeves was performed Thursday and Friday to packed houses. A wealthy family faces financial ruin after a bank collapse, a wayward son loves the bootlegger’s daughter who proves to be the heroine. The cast and director receive praise. Mr and Mrs Miller Nelson welcome a baby daughter born Tuesday, their second child. the first son died after a few days, condolences are offered.
Doan church announces Vacation Bible School starts next Monday. Algona residents visit and host events include Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. Clarance Anderson visiting Monday afternoon. Several weekend gatherings feature the Hoovers, Youngs, and Buffingtons with multiple family trips and anniversaries noted.
In Algona area notes, many 8th graders completed exams last Monday while the county Board of Supervisors plans May 28 meetings to consider graveling contracts countywide. D L McDonald reported the John Nemmers farm near Bancroft sold to Dr W F Hamstreet for investment. The Baptist Womens Missionary Society will meet at the church Thursday afternoon led by Mrs Orville Biking with Japan as the topic. Mrs N C Rico hosted her parents during a weekend visit and they left Saturday morning.
Algona graduates nearly 200 will gather in the new school auditorium for the bicentennial celebration. Rev H A Sjostrand will preach and a fine session is anticipated. Masons from many precincts joined Past Masters Night in Burt with Roy Trunkhill receiving the master’s degree. Darold Nawville, son of the local constable, graduates forestry at Iowa State Ames and heads to Wyoming for US Forest Service work. The National Reemployment Service reports 48 public workers and 4 private workers in the region. Alfred Schenck bought the former Sarchet farm, will farm with the Myron Schenck parcel. Vacation Bible School at the Baptist church begins after school, running two weeks with free attendance. Local obits note Roll Jone Risins, Ted Van Hove, Jay Budiong, John Wessels Jr. also marked.
The Iowa Insurance Department certifies that STATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Columbus Ohio, filed a sworn statement as of December 31, 1988, showing its condition under Chapter 404, Title 20, and is authorized to transact Life Accident and Health Insurance in Iowa until April 1, 193? The December 31, 199%, statement lists Total Admitted Assets and Liabilities of 14,984,990.85.
The Insurance Department of Towa Des Moines issues the annual certificate for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company of California, located in Los Angeles, California. The document bears the official seal and confirms the insurer's compliance within the state.
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