08 Sep 1955
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
1
The Titonka Topic weekly issue lists subscription rates for Titonka and surrounding areas and notes post office filing in Titonka. It mentions a regional readership and distribution, with pricing details for different formats and a note on circulation terms.
Local notices recount family events and social gatherings in Algona and nearby towns. Mrs Clo Hutchtinton and Mrs Daub Soh attend relatives visits and funeral. Band Mothers vote on event plans and buy coats. Social groups like Tuesday Club, Ray Hilbert and Carol Hemmingsen bridal shower, and Calvin Meinke reception are noted along with attendees and locations.
Meroo and Mrs Don Wraus traveled to Minneapolis to arrange services for a funeral. The piece lists numerous relatives visiting, traveling, or residing in Mason City, Algona, Ames, Des Moines, and Washington. It notes hospital stays, weddings, and a funeral, with multiple attendances by friends and family across several states.
J T Meurer and brother Lucian travel to Monomeneve Michigan for funeral services for their brother in law William Frants while Mrs Meurer and Cheryll drive there later. Birthday celebrations and visits dominate a busy social scene with neighbors, college departures, weddings, and hospital updates across Algona Mason City Britt and Clarion.
Parents should seek eye physician guidance for strabismus or squint in children. Early treatment prevents partial blindness, preserves vision, and avoids social handicaps from misaligned eyes.
G G Young district manager of Interstate Power Company announced a reduction in commercial lighting bills for Titanka area. The new rates, effective in three steps from September to November 1955, range from about one to over six percent monthly, higher users getting larger cuts. The revision applies to communities under 7 500 population with timing staggered by town size.
Fritz T. Gerdes underwent knee surgery at Mercy hospital Mason City last Tuesday. He should return home this week. Families from Wood and Devine clans vacationed in Minnesota and Iowa. Methodist W S C S met at church parlors. Las Vegas visit for Wood family. Rev VanDenBerg and family stayed with Huisinga. Donna Cink visited from Omaha. Shell Rock and Isebrand hosting guests. Meindert Smidt anniversary observed at Christian Reformed Church with relatives from Titonka Burt St James Butterfield. A benefit softball game set for Sept 12 to aid Kenneth Blakely. Woden will face Forest City. Keep Iowa green by fire safety.
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