Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Titonka Topic in Titonka, Iowa

Page 1

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1934

Page

1

Henry Kunz Dies Suddenly in Wesley

Wesley residents mourn the death of Henry Kunz at age 77 after a brief angina illness. He served as secretary treasurer of Kunz Grain Co. and was beloved husband, father, and citizen. Funeral services were held at St. Josephs Church with several distant relatives attending.

Henry Kuhz Wesley Ootock Westorn Widconsin Wesly Wit Hs Mary Me Wicheon Clare Minneapolis Amy Kunz John Reno Nevada Otto Julius Siery Adella Carmody Otnville Agnes Corey Des Moines Hethrd Henry Kunz J. Wagener Weasling Pocahontas D Hey T. Z Cavern Algona St. Josphs Cemery Fred Diekan Wm. Sturdivant Frank Welk Alfred Erdmann Frank Zender I. J. McEvoy iAmong Relves

Funeral Held for OX Russel in Bancroft

OX Russel, 47, died near Mason City last Thursday. Funeral service was held in Bancroft with interment at Bancroft cemetery. He was the eldest son of Toe Russel, a farmer from Valley and Titonka.

OX Russel Bancroft Wo Russel Kiae Mason City Leon Ealdest Toe Russel Man Valley Titonka Clacklh

Pay Your Poll Taxes Now Warns Local Clerk

Wm Boyken, clerk, urges payment of poll taxes by November 10 to avoid delinquent status. The note mentions political ads and a temporary space shortage as this twice yearly rush passes, with next week offering more room and a return to normal.

Wm, Boyken Tople Ada Gatore

Relbsamen Family Visit to Minneapolis from Marshall

Mr Glen Relbsamen of Marshall visited Minneapolis with his father Mr Chas Relbsamen and sister Mrs A M Petersen. He spent from Saturday to Sunday with his daughters the Keagles and Shaws and returned home Monday.

Minneapolis Glen Relbsamen Marshall Town Chas Relbsamen A. M. Petersen

Students Return to Pleasant Prairie Seminary in German Valley

Returned to School in Alnols Hadert Smitt, Nattie Tledens, John Tapper and Anna Sleper resumed studies at Pleasant Prairie Seminary in German Valley on Sunday after a week's vacation with home folks.

Alnols Hadert Smitt Nattie Tledens John ‘Tapper Anna Sleper German Valley The Pleasant Prairie Seminary

County Treasurer Duffy Tours Algona on Political Busin ess

County Treasurer Duffy of Here County visited Algona on Monday for political business. She, like many from both parties, wore a pale face, perhaps powder, to avoid signaling weakness as the rival party eyes next Tuesday’s turnout.

Duffy Algona

Farmer-Labor Candidate Visits Springfield Township

Wred C. Dutton of Springfield Township, a Farmer-Labor candidate for state representative, appeared on political business Monday. The ballot favors farmers for the key state representative post, urging voters in the vicinity to make their choice.

Farmer-Labor C. Dutton Springfield Township Marmer-Labor

Hargreaves to Give Free Dance at Algona Grounds

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hargreaves will entertain at a wedding dance at Ida grounds in Algona Thursday evening November late Hirdes Fities will furnish the music. Hargreaves issue a general invitation to their many friends to be their guests at the affair. No charge, no politics.

Hargreaves Gilbert Hargreaves Ioda Algona Thureening Hidie Hargreave

Representative Bonnstetter in town on political business

West Bend man Representative Bonnstetter campaigns for re election aided by his Whittemore uncle Henry Bornstetter. County Clerk J J McEvoy spoke to local high school about district court duties, newly appreciated for its educational value. Fire at John Olgen farm destroys 6000 bushels of corn and oats with 160 neighbors and two departments aiding. cause blamed on combustion. Sale notes for 1929 Chevrolet coach and other autos. campaign urge to vote as New Deal gains pace.

Bonnstetter West Bend Zury Capitol Des Moines Henry Bornstetter Whittemore J. J. McEvoy Deval John Olgen Will Helm Woden Forest City

County Auditor Race Gathers Steam In Local Election

Community voters set to choose a county auditor next Tuesday. H. J. Buller leads in early signs as candidates push for reform and fiscal oversight before the decisive vote.

H. J. Buller Vate Toy ‘County

Last Rites Held for Mrs Alice Robinson in Wesley

Mrs Alice Robinson died at home after months of illness on Saturday Oct 27 aged 66 years 10 months 1 day Born in Richmond Wisconsin December 26 1869 she married Clarence B Robinson in 1898 and moved to Wesley in 1901 She leaves two sons Geo B Davis and Floyd L Davis four grandchildren three great grandchildren three half siblings Burial followed services led by Rev McNulty at Evergreen Cemetery beside her husband.

Alice Robinson Richmond Wis Clarence BH. Robinson Wesley Robinson Chrisian Methodist Church Marrage Geo. B. Davis Floyd L. Davis Boise Idaho Dlisha Etta Hayward Olgin Tll Allen Hayward Lemon Jerry Hayward Kansas City George Rev McNulty Evergreen Cemetery

First Killing Frost Reported Saturday

The first killing frost of the season came Saturday when ice in tubs and pails froze on water one fourth inch thick.

Ginseng Garden Expands to New Crop Venture

B. A. Pankuk begins a second crop venture by planting 1,500 ginseng plants and plans to add more if seedlings are secured. The grower notes special crops as a hobby and business interest.

B. A. Pankuk B. A

Bungalo Residence Near Completion by Maurice Hansen

Maurice Hansen advances a one story bungalo home sized 24 by 16 feet with attic space. A basement of equal size has been excavated. The lot lies south of the H. A. French residence and was purchased from G Bruns at a stated price.

Maurice Hansen H. A. French Bruns

Lutheran Church Notes and Upcoming Events

The Lutheran League met to discuss The Quist Hour and library setup led by Mrs. Marie Bartelt, Arthur Aike, and Rev. Schoenlein. Floyd Arends to lead next meeting. Halloween party planned in church basement. Rev. Weninger visited to collect orphan donations with thanks offered. Baptism for Loren Allen, infant son of Telko and Mrs Stecker. Luther 400th anniversary observance noted. Nestovination Festival and American Lutheran Church Treasury offering planned. Ladies Aid bazaar and supper rescheduled to Friday November 5. Appreciation expressed for support of old people. N Clamans and family visited Burt son Bob.

Luther League Geo Aike Marie Bartelt Arthur Aike Schoenlein Floyd Arends League Weninger Orphans Home Waverly Immanuel and Good Hope American Lutheran Church Treasury Rhe Lutheran Ladies Aid Ray, Schoeweimn Springfield Minn

Woden News social items and community events

Algona visitors and local residents are listed in a string of social calls, visits, and trips. Families including Holm Tindall Larson Boy ken Madouse Meyers Alstott Kramer Hutchinson and many others travel between Woden Titonka Buffalo Center Des Moines Chicago Armstrong Britt Mason City and Des Moines for visits work and education. Corn picking season begins with teachers attending institute in Des Moines. church events, a blood transfusion, rallies, and a 75-neighbor corn-picking effort are noted alongside community meetings and class formations.

J. C. Holm Mra Tindall Algona Thesday Harley Larson Edward Boyken Tianka Woden Wilt Madouse Klemme Olina Harry T Hutchingon Clara Midred Kramer Titonka Helka Stohr Otto Kramer Buffalo Center Chicago Marietta Helgason Mildred Lamoreux Armstrong and Britt Clas Baack Dows Weasel Cameron Floyd Hutchinson Harvey Hutchinson Gilmore City al Hutchinson Chas. Ba Baker Bakers M. @. Church Worl O Christian Education Methodist Church Fenton H. O. Ward Morest City J. 8 Hutchins Crystal Lake Glen Rhinehart Sabol Hillenga Rhinshart Hillenga Rhinehart Mason City Hillanga Des Moines Edith Bilyeu Joe Bilyeu

Methodist Church Notes Services Sunday at the Hall

Methodist notes lists Sunday School at ten and morning worship at eleven. Epworth League not at 7:30. Envelopes available to support the church. Stewards can explain the budget for the year and pledges. November is Loyalty month urging all to be loyal and participate in the canvass.

Epworth League Askiny

George Higgins Illness Report

George Higgins has been quite sick for the past week with a bout of misery and a lingering illness despite a betty.

George Higgins Betty

Lakota Farmer Shoots Himself at Farm Home

Julius Hennig, about 60, a widower living east of town, shot himself through the heart with a sawed off shotgun Friday evening. Funeral services were held at his home and at the Lutheran church. Survived by four sons Harnest William Earl Julius. daughters Mrs Bravick of Detroit Tulsa Anna of Marshaltown Mrs Clifford Wallace and Pearl Hennig. one nurse-in-training Jime Hennig. Lakota correspondent notes financial worries believed to be a motive.

Julius Hennig Hs Farm Lutheran Church Beese Hennig Harnest William Earl Julius Afl Mrs. Bravick Detroit Mich Tulsa Anna Marshaltown Clifford Wallace Pearl Hennig This Place Migs Jime Hennig Town City

Legion Auxiliary Salutes Charity and Plans Events

The October Legion Auxiliary meeting at Martha Bonacker’s home saw over 30 members and friends. Plans for the Salawesh party at the Denton home were discussed, along with a radio program and educational week outreach. Donations of magazines and carpet rags were reported, and a jelly pledge drive credited many members for supplies.

Martha Bonacker School of Instruction Denton WHO WOI Tretia Petersen Olive Bruns Fern Gartner Madelene Lani Mary Young Mary Sartor Thank You Rehabilitation Department U.S. Veterans Hospital Knoxville Anna Schenck Laura Hansen Ellen Winter Mable ‘Wilson Madelene Lamoreux Sadie Denton Nesa Kline Pearl Rickless Jennis Breen Martha Arrie Bonacker Gesena Pannkuk Ern Gartner Ann Sleper Mary Michaelson Thora Cosgrove Fannie Kail Fiossie Bartlett Theresa Dressman Ten

Waterloo visit for Dreisman and Dreigman relatives

Mr and Mrs Hernan Dreisman and Mr and Mrs John Dreigman with Algana spent Sunday at Waterloo. The gathering highlighted family ties and a casual excursion in the community.

Waterloo Hernan Dreisman John Dreigman Algana

Halloween Plans And School Notes From 4th Grade

We were invited to a picnic dinner at Jolea and Janica Bonacker's. Frances Prulaman entered flat evade. We love pumpkins and will make Jack o lanterns for our Hallowe'en party. Two Halloween posters and a Jack-o-lantern man were made. We painted flower pots orange. Lavence Graham had a birthday and marshmallows were enjoyed. Mr Harms provided a box for word cards. Most students have new work pads and we hope everyone gets O K on our book.

Pir Jolea Janica Bonacker Ord Frances Prulaman Evade Lavence Graham

Fourth Grade News Highlights and Birthday Announcements

Gladys Anny Smith hosted a birthday party at her home for classmates as Miss Crone assisted at eight o clock Tuesday. Verla Brandt celebrates on November first with a party on Wednesday. a Halloween party occurred Wednesday at 3 20. Marvin Prussman joined the grade Monday. Geography lessons focus on the Philippine Islands.

Gladys Anny Smith

Third Grade Halloween Craft and Classroom News

Third grade notes describe cut free-hand Halloween figures with a corn body and pumpkin head, owl and rat limbs. Donald Hoff supplied corn stalks for decorations while children brought pumpkins for jack o lanterns. Party treats included apples, popcorn balls and candy. Seven A grades in spelling and a 19 in arithmetic drill are recorded. Some students recited October's Day from memory.

Donald Hoff Florence Willis Bonnie Beth Schram

Second Grade Election Names Leaders in Spelling Contest

Second grade students held a school election and spelling contest. Donald Budlong was elected president, Iola Rippen tran vice president, and Kenneth Brandt secretary, as pupils noted their fathers and mothers had earned rewards for good work.

Donald Budlong Iola Rippentran Kenneth Brandt

Junior class play rescheduled to November 13–14

The Junior class play Wola Every thing is moved to November 13 and 14 due to the State Teachers Convention. No school Thursday and Friday. The school thanks the large crowd that supported the Carnival.

Des Moines

Clarence Graham Injured After Team Runs Away

Clarence Graham son of Mr and Mrs Geo Graham west of town is in the Fred C Wentz home with injuries from a scare when a rear team in the corn field ran away and struck him breaking the bows in his chin and cutting a gash in his head.

Clarence Graham Geo. Graham Fred C. Wentz Graham Waban Clarence

Fishermen at Washington Lake Saturday Afternoon Event

Four anglers named Robert Clemans M S Craven Trank D Fisher and Les O Wolters fished at Washington Lake on Thursday afternoon in a local outdoor gathering and catching activity.

Washington Lake Robert ‘Clemans M. S. Craven Trank D. Fisher Les O. Woltershed

Clerical Appeal to Voters of Kossuth County

A district court clerk writes to voters thanking them for support in 1932 and urging continued backing. He explains heavy workload prevents personal contact during the campaign and pledges economical, efficient office conduct, asking for votes on November 6. BE J McAvoyY Clerk of District Court.

Kossuth BE. J, McAvoyy Clerk of District Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Enry Kunz St. Joseph's Church Gurman Buffalo Major Lund Webster City Insteller Jurge Bonar Swea City H. A. Brung Nate Walsh Library Board Tama Hare I 'Vali Joseph Loucoins Bethany Hose Wallis Ann Smith Dunebee Hueaday Frank D. Fisher Addie Eddie Butler Lutheran Church Notes N. Clamans Burt Bob Wits Woden News Legion Auxiliary Notes German Township Herman Ubben
Search Courier

Search the Titonka Topic Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Titonka Topic?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication