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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
5
A weekly school roundup lists upcoming tryouts and events for several towns with dates in November and December. Students, grades, and staff roles are noted, including field trips, geography lessons, and art projects. Highlights cover birthday treats, Halloween party, and visits during American Education Week.
The Bachelor Maids met at Audrey Brandt home for a Christmas meeting with sweaters being knitted and a grand lunch served. The band plans Armistice Day selections and band uniforms were checked by Charles Reed and Signel Wood. Junior and freshman notes cover carnival prep, class plays, and a Handy Home Makers club meeting with aprons and knitting in progress.
In Kossuth County the four part Home Furnishing course Keeps the Home Well Furnished and Attractive is launched with a window decor lesson. Led by Mrs. Ruth Seaton Hicks, training spans November and December across multiple townships with sessions in Bancroft, Seneca, Springfield, Buffalo, Wesley, Swea, Ganfield, Whittemore and more. Any homemaker may join via district leaders or the home agent.
Sac county farmer Hixon has rented and inhabited the same farm for 48 years, marking a long tenure on the property.
Harriet Schram of Titonka marries Kenneth W Swan of Britt in a Sunday 4 pm Methodist church ceremony performed by Rev C B Mitchell. Attended by Schram and Swan siblings, with cousins singing and playing. A reception followed at Wilbur Schram’s home and the couple plans residence above Boughton Swan furniture store.
The pheasant opening runs Sunday for three days from noon to 6 pm with a daily bag limit of three male birds and a possession limit of six. Counties include Kossuth and adjacent Hancock, Winnebago, Humboldt, Palo Alto, and Emmet. An Hungarian partridge season runs same days in some counties with a two bird bag and two in possession.
Lone Rock farmer Roy Heinz, 26, was rushed to Kossuth hospital in Algona in critical condition after being kicked on the head by a frightened horse team while walking behind them. He is a bachelor and the son of Fred Heinz of Hampton. doctors fear a fractured skull.
Titonka voters head to the Legion Hall for a special election on a 15 year franchise for Interstate Power Co. Polls run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with Yes and No boxes on the ballot. The town is urged to vote after reading proposed terms including street lights, water pumping rates, debt cancellation, and system repairs.
Rev W G Muehleman presents an illustrated travel talk with color movies after a 6000 mile summer trip through national parks and Canada. He is a former Methodist pastor in Alden and other Iowa towns, WWI veteran, district superintendent, and Boy Scout supporter. Refreshments follow.
A short guidance suggests holding the stained fabric over a bottle of ammonia to react with perspiration caused color change. The idea is that alkaline fumes may restore the original dress color by counteracting the acid in sweat.
Garner druggist George Free, president of the Garner Lions Club, will speak at the Lions luncheon Thursday evening. Lunch at 6 45. Discussion expected on a Christmas program and possible additional speakers. Free previously spoke at the banquet when the Titonica club was installed.
A chaotic scene last week ended with Mr. Schaefer rescuing a man endangered by a mad bull after a dog failed to intervene. The nose of the bull caused concern as bystanders watched.
The Armistice Day program will be held Friday at the Tyke Theatre with Rev W L Patterson as speaker. The school band will provide music and a parade of band and students will march from the high school to the theatre at 10 30. Titonka stores will close from 10 30 to 11 30.
Rev. Robert J. McDanel of Carroll entertained Bel Canto club members and husbands at Algona with a guest night program. About sixty attended as the minister described fourteen songs performed in two groups with his wife assisting.
Dr C W Lundquist of Swea City pleaded guilty before Judge G W Stillman in the Kossuth district court to illegal possession of intoxicating liquors. He was fined 300 dollars and costs, paid, and released on bond. The case marks his third similar fine. Other court actions included Homer Anderson bound over to the Kossuth grand jury on embezzlement charges, Alfred Scherer fined for improper passing, and various speeding and license matters. A notable damage suit was filed by Ralph Hurlbert against Frank Flaig over a John Deere No 11 combine, seeking 561 dollars for alleged misrepresentation and contract rescission. New probate cases included estates and guardianships in the district court.
Arvid Dettman 17, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Dettman farmers near Portland township, died after a bullet wound from a Sunday hunting accident. He left home with a 22 rifle, was found two hours later near a fence, and died in Algona hospital after initial Burt aid. He and a twin sister were the couple’s two children and he became paralyzed from the injury.
Dr. Bohne Bohnson of Burt was elected president at the annual meeting and election in Algona. Dr. Joseph McNerney of Ledyard was named vice president and Dr. 8 W Meyer of Algona was named secretary and treasurer.
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