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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1955
Page
2
The article discusses how colds are caused by airborne viruses and spread easily through sneezes and talking. It notes winter as peak season, explains why drafts feel worse, and urges precautions to prevent spreading infections.
The Farm Outlook from the Kossuth Co Extension Director reports vigorous national business activity and higher farm production through 1955 into 1956. Iowa State College economist Francis A Kutish projects continued output growth, likely pressuring farm prices and lowering net income per farm unless costs decline or output per farm rises. Admiral Nimitz lauds oil industry progress and American enterprise, noting oil’s role in logistics and daily life.
Farmers are urged to verify social security numbers and self-employment reporting before tax time. District manager Clifford W Swedlund warns that if a farmer pays at least 100 dollars in cash wages to an employee, an employer's number from the IRS and a social security number from the SSA are required.
Portland Township Farm Bureau meetings in November featured 4 H clubs and film showings by Robert Johnson. Attendees included about thirty residents and a December gathering planned at Sumner Parson's home with lunch committee members listed.
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Phelps visit Bernard and Chas Phelps. Jeanne and Doris discuss adult conversation and listening to children, realizing the value of hearing kids and making time for them. The piece stresses mutual respect and turning attention to children’s perspectives. Arm Gone 12 year old Harry Harms of Meservey lost an arm in an auto collision near there recently.
Workmen reduced pressure on a 26 inch gas line by opening a valve near Pella. The resulting blow off lasted forty minutes and released between five and six million cubic yards of gas with a roar.
A major oil company head argues that employee stock purchase plans turn workers into stockholders, benefiting both firm and staff. He warns widespread plans could educate millions economically, aligning workers with corporate progress and sustaining American industry and living standards.
Marvin Nimke of Knierim died after a bulk station tank wagon exploded while he was fueling it. Authorities suspect sparks from an electric motor caused the fire that led to his death.
Iowa farm cash income from crops totaled 479 371 000 with corn leading at 310 361 000 or 64 percent of crop receipts. Soybeans ranked second, followed by other crops and hay in the top ten, while crops accounted for about 20 percent of total Iowa cash farm income behind hogs and cattle.
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