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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
2
Rates listed for Tonka trade territory and outside areas. Advance payments required: $1.00 yearly in-territory, $1.60 outside territory, $2.50 to Canada and foreign countries, all payable in advance.
An editorial reflects on Roosevelt’s sweeping win and calls it proof that a hopeful public is moving away from an Am n-System past. It argues the 1930s election marks a turning point toward welfare and human rights over property rights, with resolve to face national problems.
The Algona area discussion chronicles a wave of party changes and personnel moves. Lester v Dickinson is lampooned as a hog and political scapegoat while Clyde L. Herring looms as a calm replacement for the U S Senate. Katharine McEvoy and M J Duffy return as clerk and treasurer respectively. Winkel becomes county attorney, Fred C Gilchrist to Congress, Phillip Kohlhaas to Des Moines, Earl S Kinsey to county auditor, and Joe Dooley clings to recorder amid partisan rancor and calls for a party reform.
The piece outlines American Education Week activities sponsored by the NEA, USAOE, and American Legion. It notes millions reached via schools, clubs, churches, and media, and invites parents to visit Milland Schools during the week. It includes classroom notes from THS and junior high, with student names and future events.
Training schools for home projects start Tuesday November 10 with Mrs. George Winter near Lakota. Lessons run November 11 Swea Township hall, November 12 Bancroft public school, November 13 Mrs. Claude Seeley Plum Creek township. Four lessons cover loom weaving and weaving chair seats, taught by Miss Nora Workman Extension Home Furnishing Specialist at Iowa State College.
A fragmented honor roll snippet lists Miss Madsen in Titonka on May 1, 1937 and Harm Kettwich in Lakota on March 1, 1987 with scattered mentions of Sam Miller July 1, 1937 Eden and other partial names and places across Iowa and California, reflecting an incomplete archival clipping.
Kansas City reports show overloaded trucks injuring highways with a submerged rear wheel in concrete. State highway departments survey several states to determine fair charges for truck use. The piece notes trucks cause most highway wear while cars and light trucks bear a smaller share of maintenance costs.
Forest City Summit notes frustration as Dickinson moves residence rumors from Washington to Algona sparking doubt about the senior Iowa senator. The brief hints at possible California relocation and even living with Hoover, while acknowledging uncertainty about speaking for the senator.
The honey boy of the campaign defeats Gilbert Hargreaves in the sheriff race. Sheriff Carl Dahlhauser runs as an independent and remains tied to the post, while the rival candidate Casey loses clearly in a crowded contest for sheriff and related duties.
The Swea City Herald notes that Mr R A Evans of Algona will keep serving as county coroner amid growing concerns over misassigned property and duties. Evans will continue in his county office as the community seeks clear authority.
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