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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
2
Progressive income tax measures crushed the Lafollette era 4H’s influence, defeating the young governor as public sentiment shifted to oust the “ins” from power. The piece portrays a volatile political climate and a rebuke of entrenched leadership.
The piece calls voters to choose men with backbone and stamina for office, regardless of party, to cut waste and protect taxpayers. It cites Calvin Coolidge via Hoover’s future and warns of chaos, low prices, and unemployment if weak leadership prevails.
Readers urged to scrutinize each candidate's tax stance for the county ticket. The piece notes exclusion of Dick Dickinson as a campaign speaker and calls for clear statements on tax plans, including whether candidates favor raising or lowering taxes. It emphasizes voters must seek direct positions from contenders before Des Moines meetings.
The Rippentrops celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering after church. Guests from Lakota Buffalo Center Mason City Titonka Woden and nearby joined Rev Frerking and families to present gifts. The event included a dinner and a warm reception from friends and clergy.
Titonka lost to Wesley 8 to 3 after a tough day on the field. Wesley produced 3 runs on 4 hits with 2 errors while Titonka logged 9 runs, 4 hits and 6 errors. Batteries: Wesley McCall Wingent Boekelman Kuchenreuther. Titonka Batteries Boekelman Kuchenreuther. Burt game notes mention poor play and cold weather hindering Titonka’s effort.
A freshmen squad of eighteen tried for the basketball team with two lettermen from last year. Coach Dunmire distributed uniforms and explained new rules while addressing training discipline. The school year features six weeks tests this week and a Teachers Institute holiday Friday October 14. The Junior class held a weiner roast in Nelson woods, with friends and faculty as guests, followed by a chilly Senior roast at Indian Hollow.
The list includes Harley Brandt Emma Fritz Willie Fritz Mrs Wilma Fritz Martha Stecker Harm Wibben Jennie Meyer Hip Boekelman Jerry Boekelman and Willie Rade, appearing to form a regional or family roster in the community record.
Readers learn the high school seniors by nicknames and traits such as Viola “Vi” Rike and Arlo Larson, with brief notes on each person. The item also lists a local weekend visit, a picnic at the State Park, and several Britt and Sexton area callers.
Sunday October 16 marks the Lesson-Sermon across Christ Scientist churches on Doctrine of Atonement. Golden Text from John 10 30 affirms unity of Jesus and the Father and readings include II Timothy 4 5 7 8 and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
An ad touts Adlerika claiming headaches from tension or constipation vanish after one dose. It alleges the product cleanses poisons from both upper and lower bowels, improves sleep, and ends nervousness, endorsed by W. J Denton, a druggist.
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