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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1958
Page
2
Autumn prompts a fresh look at home with fall cleaning and redecorating. Home furnishings specialists note semi annual furniture sales, buying from reputable dealers, and avoiding over budget buys. Color trends predict warm monochromatic schemes and practical tips on choosing paints wallpapers and starting fabrics for rooms.
Reverend Le Roy S. Loats, son of Thomas and Mrs Loats, is named professor at Oklahoma State University Stillwater. He will minister to students and teach in Philosophy and Religion. His Stillwater address is Westminster Foundation, 6th and Duncan. Previously he pastored Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church in Denver. The Loats family moved to Stillwater on August 15.
Rackham reports the 1958 national calf crop at 41 million, 4 percent below 1954’s peak and the smallest since 1951. Iowa stays third in state calf totals, with regional shifts in dairy and beef cattle, and a rising ratio of calves to cows hints at a possible cattle cycle reversal.
The Social Security Amendments of 1958 raise monthly payments for over 15,000 people in 11 northwest Iowa counties served by Fort Dodge district. Benefits rise about 7 percent and begin with the February 3 checks. No action needed for current recipients. new eligibility includes dependents and disabled workers with reduced benefits under old rules. Tax rates rise to 2 percent for employees and employers, 3 percent for self employed, with gradual increases to 4 and 6 percent by 1969. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO MEET MONDAY follows.
Fort Dodge district office manager says a 1957 law change allows separated wives and widows aged 62 or older to claim benefits on their marriage even without living with or being supported by their husband. Mary Allen Cofidy will be at the Algona Court House on Thursday August 7 from 9:30 to 2:00 to provide details and assistance.
Federated Club will host a flower show on Saturday at the school venue. Public viewing runs 2:30 to 5:30 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm with judge Mrs. Arlen Dahl of Ellsworth, Iowa. A tea will follow the afternoon program as organizers invite all to bring specimens and enjoy the event.
Officials report rapid white tailed deer growth at Union Slough Refuge over seven years, from 30–128 deer, threatening browse for food and cover. They note losses to corn and other crops at nearby Agricultural Unit and question acceptable tradeoffs with local farmers if the herd continues to expand.
A driver writes to parents about road safety for children on the way to and from school. He admits shared responsibility and urges parents to walk routes with their child and point out dangers, advising direct routes and vigilant habits.
A sunflower planted in Mrs. Frank Royce of Marion grew to 16 inches in diameter and 44 inches around, measuring a remarkable size for a garden flower.
The Clay County Fair kicks off Monday in Spencer with exhibits, midway shows, and livestock judging. Thousands are expected as 4 H and FFA farms showcase cattle swine and sheep while rides, fireworks, and parades entertain all ages.
Ernest C Senne born September 7 1878 in Windheim Ostfriesland Germany died August 25 aged 79 years 11 months 18 days after a heart attack in Woden He lived in Wellsburg and Hancock County Iowa and served Immanuel Lutheran Church community boards and local offices He married Helena Boyken in 1903 and Wilhelmina Baade in 1940 leaving four children and many grandchildren interred blessèd are the dead who die in the Lord Line from the obituary and bible verse notes the family and survivors.
The general meeting of the Ti tonka W S C S will be held at 2 00 p m Wednesday September 10 at the church. Hostesses are Mrs Clarence Akkerman Mrs Harold Burgess Mrs Teg DeBoer and Mrs Forrest Willis.
Nine Iowa farm girls from county to regional winners vie for the 1958 Queen of the Furrow title at a September 7 dinner during the State Soil Conservation Districts conference in Cedar Rapids. The winner receives a wardrobe, hosts at the conference, and attends the Plowmen's banquet in Washington.
Deans Barnes County Extension Director notes the 4-H crops judging team from Bancroft with Albert and Joe Kollasch Allen Dumstorff and Bill Wilhelmi ranked ninth among 39 teams at the state fair. Albert Kollasch was the sixth highest individual.
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