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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
1
The Titonka Topic Jaren publishes weekly reaching a unique territory. Subscriptions cost 2.50 annually within Kossuth County and Titonka trade area, 3.00 outside, and 3.50 in Canada and foreign countries. Subscriptions continue unless canceled or publisher decides otherwise.
Notice sets June 6 1956 special election in Titonka Iowa at Legion Hall 8 am to 8 pm to decide granting a 25 year electric franchise to Interstate Power Company Delaware corporation The measure cites Ordinance No 61 granting rights to erect install repair operate and maintain an electric plant and distribution system within Titonka to supply electricity for light heat and power.
The ordinance sets sections for Grantee protection and public access during electric plant work, extends service up to 150 feet with conditions, requires removal of fixtures for moved structures, and preserves remaining provisions if any section is void. Approval for election granted by Mayor L. W. Nath on May 7, 1956. Clerk Florence K. Reaser attests.
Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer Iowa will host one of the nation’s premier late model stock car races on Sunday afternoon May 27. Organizer Bill Woods announces the event as a major regional championship with notable drivers expected to compete.
The four state Nebsodakiamin grand championship features a 200 lap 100 mile race with $2500 in cash purses and many top drivers. Sonny Morgan of Beaumont Texas, 21, drives a 1956 Chevrolet and claims 47 straight feature wins. Gates open 10 AM Sunday, race at 2:30 PM with $2 admission, 50 cents for under 12. Parking free. seating first come. Time trials start at 2 PM.
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