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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
2
The article notes the 1934 political calendar with June primaries and spring city elections, predicts full state and county ticket nominations if laws don’t change, and discusses potential state control of alcohol if the 8th amendment is repealed and new laws are enacted by the legislature.
Twenty five states have voted to repeal the 18th amendment and by the time snow flies that law may be off the statute books. During the interim state legislatures will have to make new laws or continue under the old laws now on the statute books. Iowa would be dry so far as hard liquor is concerned if the present laws continue.
Gov Clyde Herring says the state has judgments against senators and representatives who did not return invalid expenses from the 48th general assembly. The state treasury loses around $60,000. Enforcement now by executions is possible. Kossuth county lawmakers are not indebted to the state. Two carloads of South Dakota pigs traveled from near the Missouri river to a Waterloo farm. About 600 pigs, 40 pounds each, bought at 50 cents, sold near Waterloo for $1.50. Lucius Warner accompanied the drivers. Pigs from South Dakota suffered from lack of feed, prompting low sale prices.
Acritical editorial cartoon critiques local newspaper funding reliance on certain community interests. The piece argues patronage from some firms would create conflicts and laments short sighted citizens supporting dubious advertising schemes.
A Garner Herald editorial extols the farmer as the backbone of commerce and public life, noting he funds merchants and professionals. It argues the New Deal must win his voluntary support, warning against coercion and stressing farmers as their own bosses who must be persuaded, not forced.
Brown notified Marshall Ricklefs to ensure all automobiles have headlights and a tail light. If your lights do not meet the state law, visit your garage, have them repaired at once, and avoid penalties.
The item covers visits by Mr. and Mrs. Antone Pannhuk and Dr. and Mrs. H. I. Torgersen at a show in Algona Monday night, Sunday calls by Mrs. Frances Budlong and Miss Edith Budlong at Burt, and an update on Mrs. Frank Barslow who after a fall near Willingsdorf is improving in Algona with hip injuries but no fractures. It also notes Henry Bruns returning to the Savings Bank after a two month vacation spent visiting relatives.
Thirty years ago in this region W T Hall announced candidacy for supervisor on the democratic ticket. Local trades and farming shifts include Kruger selling a Shetland pony for 125 dollars and Albert Schiltz taking a half interest in a general merchandise stock. Town life notes numerous births, school moves, prairie chicken hunts, and a real estate land sale near Britt at 100 dollars per acre.
Local notes show J J Budlong owning ten acres of potatoes to harvest while residents like Albert Meyer sell stores at Germania to Gar Bolster and Carl Leander. Others buy pools, teach, or plan moves between Germania and nearby towns.
Funeral services for Peter Hitzen were held at the Hayfield Methodist church with Rev. H. O. Ward officiating. Born in Ostfriesland Germany on September 23, 1861, he died at his farm southwest of here and would have turned 72 next month. He immigrated at age 30, married Mary Barth in 1900, and lived near Ackley, then Hancock County, later Crystal Lake and Madison Township. Survived by nine of ten children, his widow, two brothers, and one sister.
Officers from Kossuth County 4-H clubs joined Iowa youth leaders at the State Fair week gathering on August 30. More than 250 young men participated, hosted by the 4-H dining hall, with afternoon grandstand events and an evening rodeo show. Kossuth attendees included Roland Smith of Habron Ledyard, Clifford McGregor of Hagle Swea, Edward Mescher of Bancroft, and Floyd Bode with Eldon Shaw of Algona calf clubs.
Kossuth County Baby Beef Club members attended a banquet on September 6 as guests of the Iowa State Bank in Algona. The program featured county show award presentations and talks by state leader Paul Taff of Ames and judge P Shearer. About 40 members and leaders were present as the bank’s cooperation aided 4-H club growth in 1933.
Herold Gartner intends to attend the University of Town this winter season, aiming to enroll in studies and pursue coursework. The move highlights his educational plans and future prospects at the university.
A sweep of notices from Ledyard to Bancroft details divorce actions, foreclosures, law firm changes, and court openings. Crime reports include a rape charge and a grand jury bail. Local farms, deaths, and jury actions are noted as the county fair opens with record turnout and thriving exhibits across cattle, hogs, machinery, and crafts.
Philip E. Puffer of Corwith and Norma Mansmith of Algona wed. Lawrence Briggs and Daisy Williams, both of Iron River Wisconsin, also received licenses in the past week.
Political circles discuss the next County Attorneyship with names like M. C. G. McMahon H. B. White P. A. Dawson E. C. McMahon R. J. Harrington Theodore Hutchinson and Carroll Wander named. The field could grow, promising a lively stretch run.
Miss Myrtle Anna Reynolds teaches at Pommer School and Edith Reynolds teaches at Fritz School as they start their first terms on Monday morning.
While driving through the country on Thursday afternoon we noticed many rural school houses had windows and doors screened to keep out flies. Those who endured the heat and bites understand the value of screens, a major benefit for children during hot days and a sign of good school boards.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Missal hosted a seven oclock dinner for close relatives at home to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Unbeknownst to them Lutheran members arranged a ride to a church where about five hundred friends gathered for a ceremony led by Rev H W Schoenlein. Louise Conradi and Anna Arends sang, garden flowers decorated the church, then a social hour and lunch followed in the basement. The couple received a silver certificate and a silver serving piece as mementos.
A Christian Science perspective urges citizens to engage in government through intelligent thinking, charity, and prayer. It argues that true citizenship rests on spiritual understanding, ethical voting, and service, guided by Jesus’ Golden Rule and Eddy’s science of being. The article emphasizes prayer as the path to wise, just governance and universal good.
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