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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
2
Entered at the Post Office in Titonka Iowa as Second Class Matter. The paper covers a territory reached by no other paper. Subscription rates listed: $1.60 yearly in advance in Kossuth County and Titonka trade area, $2.00 elsewhere in state, $2.50 Canadian and foreign. Continuation rules apply. nonrenewals and extensions described.
The President spoke to 250 delegates from 35 nations, condemning leaders who put personal gain above national welfare. He praised arbitration for resolving disputes and warned that noncooperation by labor is a major challenge to industry and government.
The piece warns that top labor leaders push for 960,000 key workers in a basic industry to strike over wage and union issues. A planned nationwide rail strike could devastate defense production, threatening steel, lumber, and munitions supply and risking a broader conflict. The President seeks arbitration, but tensions rise as factions threaten action.
A humorous clippings-style column by M. G. mixes quips about society, politics, and daily life. It references a khaki clad gentleman, Martha Washington, draftee fitness, a midwestern climate, a sidewalk repair, and a 12 year old future statesman, ending with a familiar club phrase.
A quiz notes Nathan Hale’s quote and urges lending dollars to defend liberty. It explains starting a payroll allotment plan via your immediate superior or firm bank, and advises purchasing Defense Bonds and Stamps at post offices banks savings and loan associations or from the U S Treasury. Stamps are also sold at retail stores.
Algona laborer John W Helmers, 44, waived preliminary hearing on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bound over to Kossuth district court, his bond set at 500 dollars. Helmers’ car, a 1929 model, struck a southbound Chicago and Northwestern freight caboose at State street crossing, dragging 35 feet. passenger Wade Coon sustained slight head injuries while witnesses and train crew observed the scene.
Immanuel Lutheran Church held a multi service dedication for a new parsonage attended by neighboring churches. Rev. Paul C. Kuelner delivered the sermon, Rev. C. H. Becker spoke on building to God’s glory, and special music featured a ladies trio and mixed choir. The home, 26 by 28 feet with modern amenities and air conditioning, cost about 6200 dollars and is nearly debt free. offerings totaled 229.46 dollars.
Funeral services for George Huntner were held at the Lutheran church in Lakota with Rev Langholtz in charge. He died at his Snohomish home after being struck by something in November. He was born August 25, 1894 and served in World War I. He and his brother Edward farmed in recent years and he never married. Burial was at the Lutheran cemetery with American Legion Post No 662 in charge. ex-service men served as pallbearers. He leaves a mother and three brothers Fred, William, and Edward.
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