Titonka Holds Special Election On Interstate Power Franchise
The town of Titonka Iowa schedules a special election for June 6 1956 at Legion Hall from 2:00 AM to 8:00 PM to vote on granting a 25 year electric franchise to Interstate Power Company Delaware corporation governing rights of way construction and operation of an electric plant and distribution system within the town limits. The ordinance outlines franchise terms Section 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 including extensions and customer requirements and sets election approval date May 7 1956. Mayor L W Nath signs the measure with Clerk Florence K Reaser and the town council votes to proceed.
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Titonka
Iowa
Legion Halleid
Interstate Power Company
Delaware Corporation
Kossuth
Tawa
L. W. Nath
Florence Kreaser
Windbreak Planting Demonstrations Planned in Kossuth County
Sid Herzberg from Ames will lead three windbreak planting demonstrations in Kossuth County April 25 26 to show proper tree placement relative to buildings. Demonstrations at Dana Thomas farm near LaVerne April 25 afternoon Put Bradley farm near Bancroft April 26 morning and Art Peterson farm near Titonka April 26 afternoon invite all interested to attend.
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Sid Herzberg
Ames
Kossuth
Dean L. James
Dana Thomas Farm
Don Warmbier
LaVerne
Put Bradley Farm
Don Krause
Bancroft
Art’ Peterson
Titonka
Herzberg
Barnes
Damaged Home of Mrs Emma Stennerson in Sioux Rapids
The home of Mrs Emma Stennerson of Sioux Rapids was badly damaged by vandals with all windows broken glassware smashed and furniture upset. Mrs Stennerson is reported to be in Florida.
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Emma Stennerson
Sioux Rapids
Stennerson
Florida
Dept Health Tips On Safe Swimming Practices
The Department of Health offers guidance to stay safe while swimming during hot weather. Key points include supervised areas, avoiding diving in unfamiliar or hazardous water, staying near shore, watching children, and exiting when tired or cold to prevent cramps and illness.
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Dept. of Health
Department of Bostth
Corn Resealing Urged In County
Kossuth County farmers are urged to reseal price supported corn to reduce the state’s storage shortage. The program, led by Rohlf of the County ASC, offers at least 15 cents per bushel for eligible corn kept on farms for an extra year. Eligible corn includes 1956 under original loans and 1955 under converted loans, with no extension for resealed 1953 corn. Overall, about 165 million bushels may be delivered to the government when loans mature July 31, with 78 million bushels lacking off farm storage space.
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Kossuth
Rohlf
Office Mgr
ASC
Farmers urged to reseal vast corn reserves in Iowa
Farmers in Iowa are urged to reseal at least 50 million bushels of price supported corn and expand bin capacity by 18 million bushels. Government purchases provide 5 535 new bins, with Kossuth County set to add 385 bins and 1 251 250 bushels capacity. Resealing offers storage payments, loan terms, and retention of title, with 3 percent interest.
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Iowa
Kossuth
Def Aament of Agriculture
Corm
The Highway Story Unfolds Across a Street
A man watering his lawn describes a stranger named Carl knocking at a door and entering a house across the street. A tavern patron recalls Carl seen with companions that night, buying drinks and troubles as events unfold.
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Carland
Carl
Tragic Crash Follows Late Night Domestic Tension
A man identified as Carl died in a car crash after a confrontation with his girlfriend and her companions. The highway patrolman described loss of control on a banked curve as Carl, intoxicated and angry after a broken date, fought with the situation. Four friends were injured as his steering column struck him.
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Carl
Car
Conwell
Falls Robert Perry Killed In Baxters Gym Construction
Falls Robert Perry a Mingo construction worker died after falling from a Baxters gymnasium second story while remodeling. He suffered a fractured skull in the accident.
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Robert. Perry
Mingo
Baxter
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Willemssen Hardware
Miracle "Whip
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Modern Cleaners
Algona, Iowa
Intermill Store
Parvex
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