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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
3
Used Auto Parts UK advertises low prices while Chets Auto Wrecking offers complete stock of auto glass radiators and repair services. The piece praises the firm for saving patrons money and conserving materials by recycling junked vehicles with 24 hour service and a large stock for any part or radiator repair needs.
The Sharp's Jewelry Store in Algona invites customers to inspect their modern jewelry and services. It emphasizes reliability, a large on hand stock, and a repair department that can clean adjust and repair watches of any make at a nominal cost.
A home owned Algona hardware store, Spilles Hardware, showcases a wide range of products from appliances to tools and paints. The article urges readers to visit, praising its modern stock, customer service, and status as a local shopping headquarters.
Wesley News itemizes social visits across Blue Earth and nearby towns. Families from Walker, Kraus, Studer, Ackerson, and Kossuth hospital are noted alongside Labor Day outings, fair attendance, and church activities. Local students pursue education at Waldorf and Good Council Academy while residents make regional trips for appointments and visits.
O K Rubber Welders in Algona proclaims itself the leading tire repair shop offering recapping of smooth tires at about half the cost of a new tire. They provide O K caps and repairs, promising safety and savings while highlighting the history of rubber and the firm’s expertise.
An Algona Ice Cream Factory advertisement touts superior quality and sanitary production. It highlights fresh cream, finest flavors, and modern equipment, with local dealer T Kruse promising good service from German Valley. The notice urges asking for Algona Ice Cream as America’s favorite healthful dessert.
Ten year old Marlene Brady playing cowgirl ran under a clothesline dislodging a 22 caliber rifle. The bullet struck above the ear causing partial paralysis with doctors optimistic for recovery. Nearby, Osceola firefighters tackled a grass fire on school grounds threatening the building.
Mr and Mrs G L Olsen spent several days last week fishing at Leach Lake Minnesota Olaf Finnemark visited his nephew Albert Johnson at Guttenburg Wisconsin and also fished at Grassland Wisconsin over the same period
Alfred W. Kahl, commissioner of public safety, warns about a 14 percent of Towa drivers lacking licenses and urges immediate applications before October 1 under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility act. After October 1 unlicensed drivers face license plate suspension and must show ability to pay damages up to 5 000 for a single injury, 10 000 for multiple injuries, and 1 000 for property damage, with required proof of financial responsibility for three years to renew licensing.
Sixteen beauty and precision dancers form the Morgan Ensemble in the Soaring High Revue. They join The Eight Gentlemen of Song led by Miss Marcille Edwards for a lavish outdoor musical extravaganza at the Clay County Fair September 8 to 13, highlighting flawless timing and lighting effects.
Beauteous athletes perform an exhibition of skill and dexterity not attempted before even by men, showcasing agile and gorgeous young ladies in a remarkable display.
State Conservation Commission officials warn the 1947 pheasant hunting season may be poor due to a shortage of young birds in many areas. Heavy rains and floods hindered nesting, and substantial bird losses reduced the population, though hopes for a second nesting attempt are noted in some sections.
Attempted brood sizes appear larger than normal and raise hope for an open pheasant season this year. Officials note a surplus of pheasant cocks, the only legal birds in Iowa, may be taken without harming next year's production. They warn that opening the season during low populations risks illegal hen shooting, which would reduce breeding stock for the following year.
A local farm sharpening service is promoted with an invitation to have tools sharpened at the farm. G W Willert, auctioneer, is listed with phone number 2468 in Forest City.
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