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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1935
Page
3
Frank N. Hansen of Garner, former state representative, banker, and Iowa budget director, is a Republican candidate for State Auditor of Iowa. He is presented as a formidable contender with strong chances for nomination.
Bancroft Register notes ex governor John Hammills fired the first shot in his upcoming U S senatorial campaign. The piece says the move was typical politician rhetoric aimed at appealing to farmers and supporting the AAA while implying a willingness to alter the Constitution.
Critics note Carlton's Blondes-second unit at the Calf Theatre prompts wrath from fans used to Chicago Des Moines and Minneapolis acts. Some lines in these shows offend. others defend the bold style amid a lively Tuesday program.
The W C T U has long argued that the Honor business cannot be respectable and that public officials who cater to it will suffer burned fingers. Governor Herring Attorney General O'Connor his assistant Maley Harold M Cooper Mr Manley and many Towans appear ready to concede the claim.
Senator Patterson announces he will not run again leaving the 47th district GOP field open though no aspirant has surfaced. Democrats weigh drafting Representative Bdunnstetter with no clear front runner in Bancroft Register.
Algona Advance notes criticism of both major parties farm programs. Democrats offer an understandable plan while Republicans propose nothing reliable. The current scheme is labeled an economic monstrosity, yet farmers care mainly about money. The G.O.P. in Iowa may face defeat again in 1986 if it cannot produce a solid alternative.
The county old age assistance board met last Monday with S. V. Carter of Swea City as chairman, Mrs. A. H. Holmes of Algona as secretary, and O. Fred Zwiefel as county overseer. Through November 1, 1934, 63 pensions were allowed locally, with 14 more by Oct 31 this year and 24 more under investigation. About 69 applications have passed since the law took effect. Burial expenses may be covered and Des Moines set aside a $54,000 fund for this. The law taxed $1 per person in year one and $2 in year two. the $1 tax yielded about a million dollars, the $2 tax about two million, plus a million from the legislature, totaling three million for year two. Each county shares by population. Why, with $2 million more, were only 27 additional pensions allowed the second year? Final pension approval rests with the state board in Des Moines.
A letter from Cherokee Oklahoma farmer Frank 4 Cheadle criticizes the AAA program calling it unsquadness and notes he was paid money he believes he did not understand. The writer in Washington DC recalls the prior publication and Cheadle’s strong reaction.
A Des Moines Register letter from a farmer criticizes city papers and the AAA, arguing farmers should join crop control to boost income and food prices. He cites corn hog votes, production disparities, and calls for defined farm quotas to ensure true recovery and fair prices.
Official publication notice of a special election in Titonka Iowa to be held November 12 1935. The notice cites a council adjourned meeting on October 14 1926 and a petition filed October 1935 requesting a special election under state law.
A 1935 town council minutes note a special election proposal for Titonka Iowa to establish maintain and operate waterworks with debt not exceeding 16600 bonds up to 16500 and annual taxes not over five mills to pay bonds and interest. The measure asks voters to approve a water system, bond issuance, and annual levies with polls set at K and H Station.
The Junior Clans stage the comedy The Campus Quarantine by Robert Ray in the high school auditorium on November 14. The piece, based on a real incident, promises lively characters and witty dialogue with a strong ensemble cast led by Gloria Smith and Anna Grace Blakley among others. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
Thirty five years ago in Jasper County news mentions Helmer Jy visiting sister Wheat fife and corn prices 24 cents butter 14 cents. Sam Lamareux Jr at home with parents Young and Hawe building a 60 foot addition to their barn. J M Ford sold the Straun farm to William Boylan of Eagle Grove. Swan Nelson Wesley laid foundation for new Catholic church. J J Baekhardt sold 240 acre farm to Geo B Hall Wesley for 9000 dollars. A Bergman Chas Moyer and others involved.
Hera offers a year of entertainment for the family with savings on newspaper and magazine orders. Choices include American Boy American Cookery American Fruit Grower American Magazine Boys Life American Girl American Home Breeders Gazette and Cappers Farmer priced around 1.50 to 2.70 per year.
Armistice Day will see all stores banks and offices closed on November 11th. Authorities report the bandits who killed the Dritt farmer have not been arrested or found yet though state authorities and citizens are combing the area and believe a hide-out may exist. Also noted is William Rickles assigned to lay a 12 inch storm sewer tile from the northwest corner of the John Rippentrop lot to station No. 6 behind the post office, with work starting immediately.
The Call Theatre offers a packed week with November 6-12 lineups. Notable acts include Muni and Et in DOCTOR SOCRATES, McCoy in FIGHTING SHADOWS, Sylvia Sidney and Herbert Marshall in ACCENT ON YOUTH, Rubinoff and band in MERRY OLD SOUL, and Mutiny on the Bounty previews. Continuous showtimes feature vaudeville and multiple matinee options.
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