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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1922
Page
5
Titonka business and professional men form a league at the French Lumber office to back a Trade Extension Event running November 22, 1922 to January 13, 1928. J. J. Cosgrove is chairman H. A. French secretary. $480 in gold pledged. Weekly prizes start January 13 1923 with a $100 first prize and multiple gold awards totaling $400. See local merchants for details.
William H Boekelman aged 44 died November 6 1922 after illness. Born near Ackley Iowa he farmed in Kossuth and Titonka areas then worked as auto mechanic in Ackley. Survived by five brothers Abbe Ueyo John Lambert and Andrew and many relatives. He was a church member in Reformed churches.
A sun soaked ramble from Wall Lake by Alex Johnson describes California as warm and dry with vivid field scenes. The letter features humorous jabs at California life, cotton, well water, and references to earthquakes and local quirks.
The piece compares California grown potatoes with Iowa sweet corn while praising Iowa hens and farmer wealth. It ridicules California gold by mines and extols Iowa farms, listing many states in a boastful comparison before closing with a friendly sign off to Alex.
Mr. and Mrs. G G Gidding and friends spent Sunday at Ward panics while Ed Bruce and Eldon Kearns families visited. Jas Goodwin and children stayed with L C Smith as Mr Smith remains bedridden. Mite Society hosted by Blossom ladies. baby arrivals announced in family circles. Bazaar proceeds exceed 140 dollars as church groups plan upcoming events. Mrs Dettman visiting Eagle Grove. Popples prepare for Las Vegas trip and Cedar Falls move. Community members travel to Nebraskas for interment and Rev Bottom aids in Eatherville.
Paul Clement and Leslie Valentine presented a radio concert under the Presbyterian Brotherhood at the church Friday with favorable reception despite poor conditions. Clement spoke on radio development for a lay audience while the Oxide Battery company provided the setup. The audience heard signals from WIC Philadelphia KYW Chicago WHAS Louisville WSB Atlanta and others. Visitors attended and refreshments followed. Algona residents Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson attended the Newville funeral last Saturday alongside Ward Attan Louis Speicher and wives of Evea City.
Mrs. San Gross born January 16 1868 in Maryland died November 7 1922 at her daughter’s home in Story county Iowa aged 64 years nine months and four days. Survived by nine children and thirty grandchildren with two sisters and one brother. Funeral held at M E church with Rev Squires and burial in Buffalo township cemetery.
As Iowa enters a new legislative session the focus shifts to code revision and the tax revision commission. The editorial argues for thorough revision, tighter public expenditures, and fair tax distribution, noting many avoid taxes and stressing local funding controls as essential.
The Washington Democrat notes a taxation shift reducing town tax burdens and discusses anticipated moves toward constitutional convention debates. It predicts abolition lobby efforts for the death penalty and a busy, consequential session with several key issues shaping policy.
Government estimates show November corn output around forty million bushels above average nationwide, with Iowa stock at about forty million old corn. The report notes a lingering surplus, potential price gains if farmers hold, and calls for careful selling into winter.
Paul Clement, a leading radio expert in the city, will headline a radio concert and talk at the Brotherhood meeting in the Presbyterian church Friday evening. The program includes a lecture on the use and practical applications of a new communication method and a concert. Open to all interested attendees.
Rock Island agent Farrington recently installed a radio setup and demonstrated it by relaying a Kansas City concert broadcast Monday. Attendee John Swanson heard the program and followed the close of the Kansas City markets. One radio unit costs 180 dollars. Farrington hopes for time to listen and acquire another.
Deickman announces a public sale on Saturday December 2 starting at 1 pm featuring 73 head of sheep and over 100 hogs to be sold to the highest bidder. He cites excess hogs for winter and will also offer Rhode Island Reds at reasonable prices from HB Engine of L Hansen Titonka. Mrs Johanna Oelimenn of Ackley is visiting with sister Mrs John Rode and family.
John Wesley Newville born June 2 1886 in Edinsburg New York died November 15 1922 at Titonka Iowa at age 36 funeral held at M B church with Rev G M Squires interment Buffalo Township Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary Jane Shepherd six children and six named descendants. He lived in Koshlath county Iowa fifty three years and was active and respected church member.
The senior class has selected and sent for rings. A basketball game with Seneca was forfeited by Seneca for not appearing due to bad goods. Teachers and students painted gym lines at Geyman Valley. A Thanksgiving program is planned for Wednesday afternoon November 29 in the High School assembly.
Governor Kendall proclaims Thanksgiving Day in Iowa on November 30 1922 urging public worship and prayers of gratitude for divine blessings. Des Moines records show the seal and secretary Ramsey signing the document.
The M. C. Matern Sherhorn sale held last Thursday at the farm yielded solid results. One heifer sold for 280 dollars and several aged stock around 200 dollars. For 34 head sold an average of 113.38 was realized. The overall sale was considered comparatively good.
The Junior Business Builders contest at the Denton Drug Store concluded with all prizes given Saturday night at 9 30. Clara Kramer won a bicycle Frank Burger a camera William Roden King a air rifle Viola Heffner a doll tearsurerite Budlong a basketball Hildy Paulsen a doll and trunk George Anderson a airplane Theo Worsley a roller skates. Twelve other contestants received a $1 companion set. Wayne Hagen won a $2 650 gold piece for bringing the most children to the show. Special prizes went to Willie Rode Clara Kramer and Viola Heifner. The windows were attractively decorated and the campaign left the youngsters with valuable business experience.
Despite Friday's bad weather the Dean ladies bazaar and supper drew over 130 dollars. The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets with Mrs John Keil on December 1. Evangelist Frank Mathis will lead meetings starting December 7. Titonka plans a chicken pie supper and bazaar on December 5, with reminders to save the date.
A writer recalls a brutal football game at Britt where 22 youths mobbed the ball carrier, twisting necks and kicking shins as referees failed to intervene. The scene ends with players carried off, and the writer jokes about preferring not to face Mexican bullfights.
Mrs Wa Bien Jr suffered a severe knee bruise when she fell into a wagon wheel hub this morning. Her husband took her to Dr Adams for treatment and doctors expect no lasting harm despite the pain.
George Merker of Rochester Minnesota attended the funeral services for J. W. Newville last Saturday. Mr Parker, a former local school teacher, is well known by readers of the Topic. John Awiefel arrived from Mount Vernon Tuesday to manage family business and reports all relatives well.
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