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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
1
Titonka Iowa edition highlights its wide reach and local coverage. The notice lists a telephone number and notes second class mail status. It emphasizes the paper’s weekly publication rhythm and service to the community in Titonka and surrounding territory.
Kossuth County 4-H leaders and committee members received The 4-H Award of the silver and gold clover at the leaders training school in Algona. Gold awards went to Mrs. Henry Lcoft, Mrs. August Studer, and Mrs. Ethel Chamberlain. Silver awards were given to Mrs. Henry Plaisier, Mrs. C. F. Callies, and Mrs. Ralph Thompson. A Burt Blue Birds club charter was presented, with leaders named. Over forty leaders attended to learn Home Furnishing projects for 1953, led by Emelda Kunny of Iowa State College.
The Christmas Seals fund TB and heart disease efforts in Iowa through the sale and use of seals on gifts and greeting cards. Buying seals supports TB detection via chest X rays and funds for the Iowa and American Heart Association, with no separate drive.
Eighteen vehicles were licensed last week in Kossuth County. New owners include Chevrolet with Johanna Anfinson of Algona, Ronald M. Hansen of Whittemore, Marcus Holm of Burt, Casper Keene of Whittemore, E J Kollasch of Bode, A J Krause of Fenton, Melvin Molly of Bancroft, Carl L Reed of Whittemore, Clarence Vaske of Bancroft, Dean Zielske of Ledyard, Laura Ann Kleempeter and Ralph Moser of Wesley, H J McNertney of Bancroft, Thomas Thompson of Lakota, Leonard Mullins of LuVerne, Harry Stauffacher of La Verne, and Edmund Walsh of Corwith, among others.
Craig Dean, infant son of Mr and Mrs Herman Weringa, was baptized at the Lutheran Church last Sunday. Sponsors were Mrs Barbara Weringa Mrs John Wirtjes and Albert Weringa.visitors included Mr and Mrs Wendell Ringsdorf of Burt at the Robert Beemer home. several towns folks attended homecoming events and social gatherings across Lakota and nearby communities, with numerous visits among families including the Wirtjes, Becker, Heetland and Ennen families. Hospital plans note a trip to Iowa City on Thursday Nov 20.
Rural carrier Jesse Blasier retires after 40 years delivering mail on the Britt route. Patrons line the road to honor him with gifts and warm regards as he completes his final rounds.
Regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary is set for Monday December 1 at the Denton home with hostesses Elizabeth Kennedy and Sadie Denton. A white elephant gift exchange and coin shower will follow the business session to fund toys for a Children's hospital.
The school invites orders for the 1953 Indian annual with receipts sent upon payment. Many pictures already taken though proofs for grade pictures are not yet available. Most proofs have been returned to studios as work aims to complete the yearbook early despite a strong advertising campaign.
We thank all who helped with the campaign and set a goal of 200 annuals sold. Alumni may buy during homecoming or now to aid planning. The annual costs $2, same as last year, but this edition promises to be the town’s biggest and best. Thank you from the seniors.
Mrs Ubbe Winter led the crowd of hundreds guessing the weight of the new Bonacker store sign. Her guess of 157 pounds was nearly exact as the sign weighed 158 pounds and seven ounces. The contest drew numerous participants with guesses widely ranging beyond that mark.
A lengthy sign about 20 feet long and two feet wide weighs roughly 1100 pounds. Its material remains uncertain whether cardboard sheet or steel, making precise weight estimation difficult.
Locals debated guesses until Mrs Winter posted the closest weight estimate on her ticket and captured the prize. Other participants had offered near guesses but fell short of the mark.
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