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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1957
Page
1
A paid ad urges faith and moral reflection during Bible Month from Oct 30 to Nov 28 at First Baptist, Buffalo Center Iowa. It argues modern fear and decadence persist despite interest in space and technology and calls for repentance and turning to God.
Neal Gorham a farm youth from near Soldier was knocked down and kicked into unconsciousness last week by a milk cow. An older brother intervened to rescue him.
A collage of reminiscences from 1907 to 1945 recalls curfew practices in youth culture, church receptions for Rev. Hammer, birthday mentions, and family milestones. Notes highlight school birthdays, weddings, births, and local recollections from Portland to Mason City and Titanica with playful captions from the Dearie column.
Titonka Savings Bank of Titonka Iowa reports assets 3 242 302 74 and total deposits 2 962 133 85 for the close of business October 11 1957. Wm Boyken President certifies the statement is true to the best knowledge. directors listed include R L Krantz Carl Giesking and G W Stillman.
Informal hearing on Drainage District No 116 improvements was held last week as plans and bids proceed. Cooperating farmers including Askeland Schulz and Goraczkowski work on tiling with soil maps and tailored farm plans emphasizing soil conservation, drainage, fertility, and profitability. A note explains Hart as the European term for a mature male deer.
Portland 4 H Club met Saturday at 2:00 at the Portland Community Hall with ten girls and mothers present. New leaders Mrs Merinet Trunkhill and Mrs Glen Larsen chosen and new members named. Next meeting set for November 9 at Merinet Trunkhill home. Portland Social Club held its October meeting with a dozen members and officers elected. Next gathering November 14 at Mrs Franz Teeter's home. Various local visiting and birthday events noted around the Portland area including church group meetings and family visits.
The notice lists annual rates for subscriptions in advance. Local territory in Howth County and Tonks is priced at $2.60 per year, outside Howth County and Titohica at $3.00, and foreign countries at $3.60 per year.
The paper enters Titonka Iowa as second class mail and serves a broad county and trade area. Subscriptions within the territory are continuous yearly unless a subscriber notifies otherwise or the publisher decides to discontinue.
The Raymond Fitch and Larsen households hosted and welcomed multiple guests from Pomona Los Angeles Ruthven Irvington Livermore Eagle Grove Britt Sioux City Algona Al gona. Attendees included Steinberg Clark Schmidt Skilling Stiltz and Shore families with birthday celebrations for Ronald Harlan.
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