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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1927

Page

5

Proclamation urges five million join Red Cross in 11th roll call

President Coolidge urges large American Red Cross membership in the eleventh annual roll call. He cites the to disaster relief nationwide, praises flood rescue work, and stresses a five million member goal to sustain humanitarian relief, veterans care, and the Red Cross charter duties.

Coolidge America People Ita Red Cross American National Red Cross United States Mississippi Valley Mississippi River Central Committee of the Red Cosa Congress American National Red Crosa International War Department War U. S

Talking Over a Telephone Rights and Courtesy

The article urges mindful telephone use, noting some think they may talk indefinitely on shared lines. It argues conversations should be limited, especially in morning and evening hours, respecting others' rights. When others call, keep talks short and to the point.

Notion of Probatah of Will in Kosgoth County

Notice of the probate hearing for Ismus Petersen's last will dated April 5 1920 filed with Kosgoth County Iowa court. Hearing set December 13 1827 at Algona courthouse before the district court to prove the instrument and determine probate.

Kosgoth Ismus Petersen Court House Algona Iowa Said Old Court

Northwest Iowa Conference backs Morning Side College effort

District superintendents Lease McDade Arrasmith and Bassett led meetings with group leaders preachers and laymen across Emmetsburg Fort Dodge Sheldon Sioux City and surrounding towns to promote the Morning Side College Forward Movement. Counsellor John W Hancher shared experience as the drive launched Sunday and churches prepare for a million dollar fundraising target by December twentieth.

Lease McDade Arrasmith Bassett Northwest Iowa Morningside College Frank E H. Mossman Algona Emmetsburg W. H. Lease Fort Dodge E. C. McDade Sheldon M. Arraamith Basset Sioux City Correctionville Ida Grove le Mars Bloan Mapleton Mossman Councellor John W. Hancher Chicago Iowa

B French Died Suddenly Yesterday At Algona

B French of Algona died yesterday afternoon at 4 p m after a sudden illness. His sons Howard and Herbert of Titonka were alerted but could not reach him in time. He had been ill for months and recently visited Rochester for relief before returning home. Funeral arrangements were not set, likely to be held Saturday in Algona.

B. French Algona Howard Herbert Titonka Mr. French Rochester Minnesota

Twenty Years Ago Local News From Burt Iowa Area

Twenty years ago Burt and surrounding areas report many typhoid cases. Mrs August Schram visits relatives in St Paul and Oak Park Minnesota. Local residents move to Washington state and others travel for family matters.

August Schram St. Paul Oak Park Minnesota Lack John Klein German Town Lincoln Hall Burt Washington W. T. Hall Mt. Vernon Iowa Bane Penning Chase Ball Monroe Wisconsin Henry Tjaden L. F. Krause German Valley Bimons Wesley Denter Nebraska Will Wm. McDermitt Uilers Misa Lena Godfredson Goldfield Rasmus Patergen George Nelson Ringated Tast H. P. Larsen Jennie Davin Longmont Col J. J. Bud- Jong Ralph Hopkis Buffalo Iown Miles Florence Nelson Titanica Albia Sherman Wesley News- World Pierre G. C W. F. Riple Algona Wast A, Ol

Local farm transfers and social notes across Titonka county

J A Loeschen bought the Fred Amesbury farm near his place. Rev G Haken preached in German at the school. Harry McElroy and wife visited Eagle Grove and Webster City for a witness in a case. Mrs L C Cooney buys J H Derckman restaurant goods. building sold to Chris Godfredgen Bancroft. Geo Griese rents Wells farm south of Germania. Bert Lamoreux's 21st birthday party celebrated by friends. Otto Callies bought J P Stowe 80 acres in Portland township at 65 per acre with March 1 possession. Frank J Taylor of town plans to wed in Kingsley. John Krull buys land near Titonka for 45 per acre. Ben Kleist sells store to Andy Neville Bancroft. John Bohannon of Algona rumored to farm ginseng and peppermint. Ole Oppedah buys auto seat phaeton. rumored new girlfriend. Chas Reichsamen trips to Alexander ND for sod houses repairs. Drake and O'Neill sell 109 head of livestock on Nov 20 with Shorthorn cattle and TB testing. Col Matern handles funds. J J O'Neil hosts lunch. Topic inviting readers to sale. Local items note Humboldt visit, shopping ads, and regional arrivals. Ailts of Titonka advertises auctioneering services. W P Stenzel praises corn yield from 10 acres with sweet clover and rotation plan.

J. A. Loeschen Fred Amesbury G. Haken The Reformed Church German Valley Harry McElroy Eagle Grove Harry Webster City L. C. Cooney J. H. Derckman Chris Godfredgen Bancroft Geo. Griese Dumont Iowa Wells Farm Germania Griese Titonica Bert Lamoreux Otto Callies J. P. Stowe Portland Township Otto Frank J. Taylor Kingsley John Krull J. J. Budlong Slater Titonka Ben Kleist Andy Neville Kleist Minnesota John Bohannon Algona J. F. Fisher Oley Chas. Reichsamen Alexander N. D Hilsie Glen B. L. Hansen Humboldt F. L. Hansen Herman Bunkofske Burt Jack Boehm Cherokee H. Tjarke M. L. Petersen Torgensen Misa Minnie Kennedy Des Moines Dorothy Sloper Henry Meyer Titanka Vance Reibsamen Minneapolis Iron River Wisconsin Woden Dan Mayland Henry Mayland Kenefick & Hertman Coon Falk Halsey Oregon John Falk Falk Joe Wearth Interstate Power Co Winnebago Minn Titania Shelley Afita Wiaconesin W. P. Stenzel Nelson Brow

Methodist events and hospital aid drive noted

The Titonka Methodist Church schedules an It supper and banner event on Thursday and Epworth League Rally Friday. Dr Notaon will preach Sunday evening, Thanksgiving service at Titania Church Thursday? at 9 30. American White Cross Sunday observed with about twenty five members signed up. membership urged to support hospital aid and related church and society work.

Dean Ald Epworth League Titonka Church Notaon Sioux City Titania Church Europe Trea

Publicity Push by Algona Dry Goods Firm Chinachillos Herbts

Know The Value of Publicity Chinachillos and Herbts, among Algona’s oldest progressive dry woods establishments, have advertised in Topic and county papers for months to engage the people. The firm promotes judicious advertising and trustworthy service, claiming fifty years in business and strong community ties.

Chinachillos & Herbts Algona

Sigfrida Knudsen and James McCamish Wed in Port Dodge

Miss Sigfrida Knudsen married James McCamish at the Christian church in Port Dodge Iowa at 730 p m on Wednesday November 2 Rev W P Clark officiated Florence Reaser acted as matron of honor with Louis Reaser as groomsman A three course wedding dinner followed at the L A Reaser home in Fort Dodge The couple plan to move to a farm near Wells Minnesota this week and begin housekeeping Ringsted Dispatch notes well wishes from Ringsted friends.

Hnudsen—Mccamish Sigfrida Knudsen James McCamish Christian Church Port Dodge Iowa W. P. Clark Florence Reaser Loft Dodge Louis Reaser Fort Dodge Woolstock MecCamish Wells Minn Ringsted

Pocahontas Farmhand Loses Hand in Husker Gear Crash

Pocahontas Iowa November incident left John Carlson a 32 year old farmer with his hand torn off at the wrist after his attempt to clear a clogging husking machine. He was rushed to Mercy hospital Fort Dodge where he was reported resting easily.

Pocahontas Iowa John Carlson Mercy

Prominent Woden Couple Wed in Minnesota

Walter Phil and Miss Dora Phillips were married last Monday in Tracy Minnesota. The bride, daughter of A J Phillips, is a Crystal Lake high school alumna of 1925 and famed for her homemaking skills. The groom, son of Charlie and the late Mrs Pihl, is a farmer long time resident of the area. The couple will live with the bride's parents for now and receive many congratulations.

Walter Phil Dora, Phillips Tracy Minnesota A. J. Phillips Crystal Lake Charlie Pihl

Local social notes and upcoming events in Doan area

The week’s social roundup lists visits and gatherings across Doan and nearby Algona communities. Residents such as W B Beatisy, Erma Fox, and Leota Dennis spend Sundays with neighbors, while John Hoveland and the Andersons visit relatives. Upcoming events include a Thanksgiving program and box social at Dean school on November 21 and a L A S supper at the church on November 17.

Neleonta Amos Bolacker W. BH. Beatisy Melvin Olzon Verdeane M. BE. Hoover ZL. A. 8 J. D. Andrawa H. ©. McElroy Alice Gordon: Hansen Burtgang Howard Andrews

Do Not Vaccinate If Not Cholera Says Iowa Vet

Dr. K W Stouder warns hog deaths in Iowa are not all cholera and vaccinating against cholera may harm, as poisons in dish water tires and other illnesses also kill hogs. Filth infection remains the main loss, while necro and enteritis cause confusion. Prevention includes moving young pigs to new ground and careful handling to avoid misdiagnosed outbreaks.

Iowa K. W. Stouder Tawa’ State College Steuder Stouder Doctor Stouder

Bootleg Gasoline Report Appears In Des Moines Area

A filling station operator between Des Moines and Ames describes bootleg gas as ordinary gasoline mixed with 40 to 50 percent kerosene. He notes this practice explains much of the 12 cent per gallon gas in the Des Moines area. Buy fuel from reliable local dealers before traveling.

Des Moines Ames Lake Mills Graphic

Margaret Meyer Weds Clarence Swenson

Margaret Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Meyer of this place married October 28 at Blue Earth to Clarence Swenson of Albert Lea. The bride has run a beauty parlor at Albert Lea where the couple will reside. The groom is employed as a railroad man at Albert Lea. Buckels On Coon Hunt Mr and Mrs A T Buckels and Mr and Mrs Homer Altizer went to Winterset for a coon hunt but returned empty handed. Mrs Harm Bruna Adolph and Nel Me Mr and Mrs George Eden and family and Mr and Mrs August Brunson and their little son of Woden motored to Aplington to attend a funeral as a relative.

Clarence Swenson Margaret Meyers J. H. Meyer Blue Earth Albert Lea Harm Bruna Adolph Nel- Me Mre George Eden August Brunson Ittte Son Woden Aplington Britt Ewe

October Warmth Marks Unusual Indian Summer

October showed low rainfall and unusually high temperatures, especially the last twelve days, marking an ideal Indian summer. A farmer warns no hunting or trespassing on his property, and a cheerful seasonal nudge to begin Christmas shopping early.

Lutheran Church Announces Sunday School Changes

The Lutheran church reports no religious instruction next Saturday morning. The Sunday School purchased school cards and Myrtle Sachau was named secretary. A love offering raised $67.45. Thanksgiving Day service is planned for Thursday, November 24 at 10:30 AM with special activities to follow.

Bunday School Mise Myrtle Sachau Alfted Toreas

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President Coolidge Red Crom Marence Orthel Mavings Bank Déugripim Aaver “Ment Drake O'Neill O’neil T. B Banka Col. Matern J. J. O'Neil Iran Methodist Church Doan News Margaret Meyer Tarma Robert Callies Lutheran Church
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