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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1933
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows subscription pricing with rates: $4.50 per year paid in advance, $2.00 per year if paid in advance, and $3.60 per year if mailed to Canada Post offices. Mentions names Lee Wolfe and sUBSCTUPTION in garbled form.
Associate President Roosevelt via executive order largely withdrew the N B A from towns under 2500 population. The action freed signers of re employment agreements and exempted small towns unless a chain store operated there. The move shifts the N R A to larger areas while publishers in Des Moines and neighboring counties adjust paper delivery by auto. Bill Haggard, editor of the Upper Des Moines, is rumored to become county seat postmaster, backed by Democratic and Republican allies.
Twenty governors from as many states travel to Washington this week to press farm relief. Iowa’s governor leaves for the east as the state eyes government owned liquor stores. A draft bill on state control is in circulation. Dickinson laments the NRA, calling it a false god. Des Moines hosts discussions on farm relief goals as peasants and business leaders seek reduced red tape and fair profits. Open season for antlered game in northern Iowa and Kossuth county runs Nov 10 to 28 with half days noted. Sept C. Attoon plans Des Moines trip for educational events, with other teachers possibly joining.
An editor notes that President Roosevelt popularized chisel ing and urges its acceptance as a dictionary word. The discussion reflects efforts to adapt vernacular to formal usage as seen with the NRA becoming a symbol in this linguistic shift.
A Tribune column argues that the term chiseling undersells the acts around Mrs. Hifle Martin of Fresno who surrendered 85,000 in gold and certificates for 86,000 in federal reserve notes. The piece calls the actions repudiation, intimidation, extortion, and abuse of process, contrasting them with a Spaniard’s harsher use of language and noting NRA implications.
The article urges students to save every penny for upcoming school events starting November 9 and continuing for weeks. It highlights the carnival Junior class play and basketball season opening, urging full attendance to boost community support and enjoyment.
A new system establishes three fifteen minute speed tests each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If a student averages thirty words per minute with six mistakes, their name will be published on the honor list.
A school carnival is announced for Thursday evening at the Hampton school house. Students prepare for outdoor physical work while some dread it as physical torture. J A James of Ft Dodge photographed classes and groups including Dageba boys and faculty for sale at 18 to 20 cents per picture.
A fragment from a local page notes language skills and silence as priceless. It jokes that getting a baby to sleep is hardest when the child is about eighteen years old. It remarks adversity tests many, yet some endure prosperity, and mentions Mrs Oestenreich requesting a 6th grade dental roll note.
The first grade reports 16 of 21 dental cards returned with all dental work done for students Beth Bonacker John Fredrick Wentz Ernestine Adamson Jack Hoon and Helen Rachut. Those with teeth examined but incomplete work include Howard Batt Iola Rippentrop Don ald Budlong Herbert Callies Leola Krominga Kenneth Brandt Alvera Schweppe Gladys Henken Robert Higgins Wilbur Doege Ida Mae Meyers. Only a few left have not visited the dentist. A Halloween party is planned with masks, an apple and a sandwich, cocoa and a surprise from Miss Larsen, Hallowe'en games, and decorations of tooth brushes, toothpaste, and milk posters. Gladys and Gerd Henken celebrated a 14th birthday last week and provided candy. they are 6 years old. The first grade added items to the bulletin board this week including Hallowe'en men and freehand tooth-brush posters. milk posters were also displayed. Second Grade notes: students scoring A in Spelling include Jean Faul Jerald Heifner Beverly Adamson Maris Wessels Phyllis Falk Dorothy Wiegand Bonnie Beth Schram Florence Willis Marian Krantz Dolores Isebrand Donald Higgins Arthur Green. Merle Lamoneux was ill last week. Two new goldfish arrived. The class hosted a Hallowe'en program and party for parents Tuesday afternoon Oct. 31. Subtraction combinations began this week. The chair project was completed, yielding a chair and havenport made from orange crates.
Third grade planned a two party, inviting the fourth grade. A spelling chart lists gold star recipients Irene Rippentren, Louly Oesterreicher, Twylah Hamatreet, Gladys Ann Smith, Verla Brandt, Deloing Peterson, Lavina Jand, and George Higgins. They make a poem book of months, prepare a November poem, and cover workbooks. They keep daily readings in their books and create a number book. They completed the third drill in arithmetic. Louis scored ten. The third grade invited the fourth grade to their Halloween party on Tuesday at 3 pm. Mathilda Peters celebrated a birthday on Wednesday October 25 with a treat. The second grade invited them to practice for their program last Friday at 11 am for their Halloween party on Tuesday. Gold stars were awarded to Arlene Hansen, Phylls Lamoreux, Marolice Boyken, Phyilew Andrewn Nenettes, Richard Belt, Mantorid Maechley, Pauline Adamean, Laven Onptarrelcher, Rogella Schroeder, Richard Graen, and Wilms Hesach. They report two new goldfish in the room.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a rural Iowa scene where a man plans generous dowries for his daughters Mary twenty five Bet nearing thirty five and Eliza forty with sums of six thousand six hundred ten thousand and fifteen thousand dollars. The tale ends with a question about a suitable husband as the narrator hints at Roomanth County memories from thirty years past.
Lakota reports visits by Mrs Della Smith and Mrs J A Barger to Algona, a Halloween party hosted by Miss Gertrude Wortman, and a Hard Time Party by the Acorn Club at Woodman Hall. Notable notes include medical operation on Maynard Mabun and a large husking bee by the American Legion with 22 teams and 53 workers.
Wim Boyken returns to bank work after vacation in Chicago while Geo Larsen buys lumber near Sexton. Portland man Floyd Duncan seeks teaching certification in Algona. John Rippen trop attends funeral of John Harms in Wellburg aged 75. Editor Dewel worried over Bull Moose ticket. Mrs John Dunen near Buffalo Center had appendix operation. Honorable Or. W. Sullivan nominated as state representative. Algona Advance backs him. Ed Wolfe rents Fairbanks farm near Portland with Wesely schoolromance in the works. Prof. Wotman Dragon of Titonka visits Buffalo Center. former head of local schools. Celebrating Frank Franzen’s 50th birthday with dinner and stories. 30 teachers at M B church Sheldon district hold quarterly conference. Rev Greene of Thornton attends. Mr and Mrs J H Deickman and C P Kreger tour Wisconsin seeking land. Chas Ball guides them. B S Pannhum takes cattle and hogs to Chicago market amid glut of longhorns and shonts.
The Kossuth county American Legion Auxiliary Unit will hold its regular quarterly meeting next Tuesday afternoon at the Burt Legion hall. The Titanica Unit plans a thirty minute skit with 16 cast members. New president Anna Behenck will report from the district conference.
Obscure OCR text suggests a future Montanka item in May with hopes tied to an event next month. Readable names and specifics are missing, but the fragment implies a schedule or report anticipating a May occurrence.
Bradford Buffington hosted eight at a Sunday dinner with the Roy Budlongs and many neighbors shared visits. Georgeton home welcomed the Van Hansen family Sunday afternoon, while Mrs. Lydia Jansen joined Mrs. H. Christenson Sunday evening. Families including the Andersons, Christensen, and Youngs spent weekends with relatives, Halloween activities occurred in Dist. No. 9 Buffalo and Dean schools, and local gatherings—Larkin group at a Friday meeting and A P A A session—rounded out the Doan community updates.
Senator Late Hill in Nora Springs says ex service men form a 10 special class. President Roosevelt appeals to honor the men who went to war and defended liberty. He warns that breaking the duty to veterans would unsettle the nation’s security and home life.
Farmers needing No Hunting signs may obtain them at the Topic office any day this week. A supply is being printed for immediate distribution to farm wives who handle trading for the family.
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