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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1937
Page
5
Fred Onnen suffered severe injuries last week when a tractor backed over him while he was reattaching the plow. Both bones in his right ankle were broken and one bone in his left foot, with the right leg placed in a cast and the left in splints. He rests at home under care.
Stort Course at Ames Friday attracted those wanting to raise bees and harvest honey. Lectures by Iowa State College faculty and leading apiarists ran from nine to five with a notable demonstration of a candy bar made from whole milk and honey. The bar, under development for six years, is sold on campus and outpaces other bars in sales. It is calorie rich and chocolate dipped, described as a soft confection. People hope for a perfected version and reliable manufacturing soon.
Mrs L Anderson and family from Rockwell Iowa visited Dr and Mrs R Co Ball for dinner Sunday.
George Peterson sustained a painful injury Friday afternoon when he fell from a fodder wagon load. He struck his head and right shoulder on the ground, suffered a severe strain, and his thumb and forefinger remained numb. Initial checks suggested a possible break, but none was found. He is sore and stiff but able to help and move about.
A sober call urges drivers to prevent automobile accidents by driving carefully and thoughtfully. It stresses valuing human life, reducing carelessness, and avoiding thrill seeking behind the wheel.
In Kossuth County 3011 persons receive old age assistance. The total amount spent is 4657 dollars, averaging 15.14 dollars per recipient.
Clayton Dennis and Mrs. Dennis recently returned from a trip to Illinois. He said he visited Walter Scott in Ledyard after Scott fell from a hay mow last week and sustained neck back and internal injuries.
The Rev H W Schoenlein pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Titonka died Monday night November 22 after a long illness confined to bed since May 18. He served forty five years in the ministry and never missed a service. the Titonka church will hold his funeral Friday November 26 in titonka with English service by Rev Fred Wipperman and German service by Rev A Kilian. He leaves a wife Mary and a daughter and son plus several relatives. burial at Grimegs cemetery follows.
Marriage licenses issued the past week were to Fred Shipley and Anna M. Shipley both of Woden Lathan Hagge of Himore Minnesota and Jennie Johnson of Swea City Ronald Sheldahl and Alma Sheldahl both of Himore Wm. R. O'Donnell of Lone Rock and Gladys Bleistert of Burt Wilbur EH Farrow of Ledyard and M Theresa Govern of Titonia Geo. M. Harris of Algona and Catherine L. Schulz of Irvington.
Mesdames Will Schram Carl Callies and W L Patterson attend a district meeting of the Womens Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held at Ruthven Institute on Thursday.
George Stecker was taken to Rochester to Mayo Clinic Saturday by his father Fred Stecker and uncle Bruno Stacker. He previously visited Rochester last spring for a benefaction and later pneumonia. He is reported to be having jaw troubles again. They returned home Saturday evening.
There will be no services of any kind in the Lutheran church for two weeks.
Colonel and Floyd Ahrends will travel Friday to Kansas City to attend the Sweeney School. Colonel will study automotive engineering and Floyd will study electric and acetylene welding. Both have worked with the Titania Blacksmiths and aim to start their own business after completing the courses.
A soil conservation meeting was held at the school house Monday evening for the election of committee members. G. D. Welhousen presided. All old committeemen were reelected: Ernest Peterson as chairman, Jarnest Hansen and Jay Budlong as members. Wm. Stenzel and Clarence Schutter named alternates. The first School of Instruction will be held in Algona Friday of this week.
Last year the town asked readers to report Thanksgiving guest arrivals and those abroad. This year the publication seeks calls cards or office visits to compile a complete homecoming report, noting some homes were inaccessible by phone and others were away for the holiday.
Mrs Henry Meinders suffered shock and bruises when struck by a car on a foggy night after leaving a Reformed church bazaar. The driver Albert Amelsberg of Thompson halted 75 feet from impact. Meinders was thrown and carried about 85 feet before the vehicle stopped. She was treated at the parsonage and laid up for days.
A district P T A meeting will be held in Algona Tuesday November 30 with the Kossuth County council meeting combined. An excellent program has been prepared.
West Bend report notes Martin Bleich attended a creamery meeting on Thursday. Emma Smith of Lakota visited pen daughter on Sunday afternoon. Rosemary Bacon spent the weekend with Joe Larson at Buffalo Center. The Bacon family arrived Sunday to bring her home. A baby girl was born to Gordon and ?Nelson on Wednesday morning, November 94th, at their town port home. Kaura Ann named, first grandchild for Harl Blakley.
Ben Aukes reports a missing flock of 848 turkeys, part of about 960 birds he raised for a Thanksgiving market. He suspects theft occurred about a month ago, noting reduced feeding and appetite in the remaining birds. Loss estimated near $1,200 as 369 families face holiday meals with stolen birds.
Mr and Mrs Glen Anderson and their two children from Burt visited Mr and Mrs Emery Stewart on Sunday. Anderson is the band instructor at the Burt school.
HAC cock and Kossuth counties boards met in Algona to discuss joint drainage district matters. In Justice Dawson's court Donald Huckins paid fines for a too wide truck while Thomas Martin received a jail term reduced on leaving town. Clayton Fisher faced chicken theft charges and was bound over to the grand jury. The National Reemployment Service helped 19 men and 4 women find work, with one man sent out of the county. An auto accident west of Sexton killed a horse. several people were treated and released from Kossuth hospital. Farm program officers were elected at Bryant school. district committee meetings on the 1938 program were scheduled. Hood bought out I. G. store in Algona, Rev Burgess preached at Union Thanksgiving service, and talks with Rev Clearwaters continued as pastor call remains pending.
Kossuth county Legion and Auxiliary held a Thursday evening gathering at the M B H church basement led by Luther Miller and Mrs O H Graham. A clarinet solo and piano pieces followed by a vocal solo entertained. Chaplain Gartner spoke on education in CCC camps. About eighty attended, with Rosa Bonacker thanking helpers. A theatre party at Tyke featured the Havelock Legion trio. Rehabilitation committee meets Friday afternoon at the homes of three members with transport arranged via the Drug Store at 2 00 p m.
Judge Davidson of Hampton arrived in Algona to open court with the grand jury to convene Tuesday. Cases set for trial include driving while intoxicated and assault with intent to commit rape, plus numerous civil and probate matters such as guardianship, replevin, and adoptions. Damages claimed in personal injury suits exceed $2,000, with estates and administration items also on the docket.
The Tuesday school house carnival attracted a packed audience with top acts. The Tank Thumb Wedding drew the crowd while the German Band led by Charles Reed provided standout entertainment. Proceeds support school aims.
Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m AT DOAN Morning Worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m
The Titonka Savings Bank in Titonka Iowa is authorized to transact savings bank business after proof of full compliance with state law and adequate paid up capital. Board of Directors named includes IB. S. Pannhuk Henry Meyer Wm. Boyken R. Krantz H. J. Van Ness. Des Moines November 12 1987.
Mrs A Haupert claims a sale date described as Thursday in December for her farm sale in the Topic issue. The notice directs readers to read her sale advertisement within the same publication for details.
George Hansen claims ownership of the December 1 sale date and will hold a public sale at that time. The notice designates Hansen as the claimant and sets the sale in clear terms for interested parties.
A public sale is planned for Friday November with details from Herman Tlarka. Officials expect the event to proceed as announced and urge interested parties to attend.
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