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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
5
Reports say Kossuth County projects from the WPA are mostly approved with Titonka receiving a 45 percent grant for a $30,000 waterworks plant. Officials await Washington notice before proceeding, then plan a bond election for $15,500. No action until further notices arrive.
J W Swanson was thrown from a truck when the door swung open while rounding the Pannkuk corner in the north part of town. He suffered bruises to his limbs and arms and was taken to a doctor for treatment. The report notes he escaped serious injuries.
Owing to missing details the Legion Auxiliary cannot name the newly elected officers though rumors suggest incumbents may be reelected. Installations planned for September with dues paid by October 1. PTA hosted a public reception for local teachers at the YMCA, with Edith Fisher and Allene Johnson speaking, followed by games and lunch.
Craven, recently released by Carpenter Paper Co in Omaha, has secured a new role as store room clerk at Tehid Coffee Shop. The position includes a higher salary and an 18 percent opportunity for advancement, reflecting career progression and expanded duties.
Reports indicate hog cholera cases south of town with slow but rising numbers. Advertisements note warnings and nearby farms monitoring outbreaks as authorities urge caution and biosecurity measures.
The Methodist Church notes a Sunday service with an illustrated sermon using common rags and pictures, and a sale of household goods titled From Rags to 40 to be held Saturday after a well attended event. Reports indicate Mr. Man did not sell his residence and that bids on the building were unfinished after a Bangs Park outing.
Mr and Mrs Minert Pannkuk and Miss Fannie Pannkuk and Mrs Hvents left Friday for Shannon Illinois to visit relatives.
Mr JW C Newville, long afflicted with rheumatism, was taken to Mason City Hospital on Friday for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Callies and daughter Jackie drove from their home to Minneapolis Thursday morning to handle business and attended the Minnesota State Fair Thursday evening. They returned home Friday morning at 3 o clock.
Mrs John E Keil and her son Maurice traveled with Mrs R Hansen to Algona on Friday to attend the county fair and races. This marks the second time Mrs Keil has attended the fair in 31 years, while Maurice goes most years.
Spencer businessmen via the chamber pledged support for Iowa farmers amid a federal tariff constitutionality test. They voted to fund half of Clay County’s $100,000 farm battle fund to secure organized agriculture’s court representation, with the other half coming from AAA signers as Ringsted Dispatch notes.
The German township school board will set a contract for building a schoolhouse in District No. 9. Bids must arrive sealed to secretary John Boekelman Titonka Iowa by September 14 1936. Specifications available at French Lumber Company. Board may reject all bids and meeting notes list John Cordes John Boekelman and Peter Beenken on the committee.
Des Moines Iowa Sept 7 Special With a 31 percent attendance rise and 48 percent receipts gain the 1985 Iowa State Fair closed Friday as the best in five years Attendance totaled 342150 up 81000 from 1934 and the fair projects about 35000 profit despite premiums and expenses running 38000 higher than last year Receipts across all expo departments led by outside gates and grandstand events exceeded 1934 figures with strong showings in rodeo and midway activities Exhibitors in farm equipment and home goods reported a boom including a major firm selling nearly 100000 during the fair and another over 63000 as fall quotas were filled
Black Hawk county supervisors debated a claim by Glen Baughman for 25 dollars after his cow’s tail was allegedly chewed off by dogs. He had sold the animal to H VanPent for 60 dollars but the tail-less cow was refused. Tom Trainer of Burt had business Monday afternoon.
No district court was held this week. Judge F C Davidson will open the September Term on September 23. Petit jury reports October 1 and Grand Jury on September 24. Jurors include Louis Balgeman Whitemore Mike Borman Bode Grace Brown Titonka M Beckworth Geneva Dodd Algona Annabelle Fitch Burt Tillie Falk Titonka Max Ferstl St Benedict C Haas Elmore Minn Ed Holecock Algona Lester Horner Swea City Walter Mescher Bancroft George Merkle Livermore W L Nelson Swea City Dana Paxson Algona Charles Price Wesley D Pars ons Algona Roy Sherman Wesley Elmer C Smith Swea City Meliville Sill Algona J Sankey Laverne Ruby Thorpe Algona Dr F IL Tribon Algona. New cases filed Loretta Lloyd vs J H Lloyd divorce Beth A Johnson vs Buell Johnson divorce D W Bates Superintendent of Banking receiver Peoples Savings Bank of St Benedict vs Charles and Mary Stuffick for foreclosure of chattel mortgage Same vs Nick J Decker and wife for foreclosure of chattel mortgage Vera Wehlerg vs Norman Anderson et al for possession of real estate Rosa L Jones vs W L Stebbins landlords attachment Campbell and Moore vs John Hancock Life Insurance Company and T HB Isaacs and I O Copes for breach of contract.
Women of Kossuth county will study home furnishings this year under Iowa State College specialists. A planning meeting is set for September 12 at 10 30 a m in the Bancroft Public School sewing room with Mrs N May Larson of Amey assisting. Lessons run September 24 25 26 27 October 15 16 17 18 November 12 18 14 15 and January 7 8 9 10 with venues rotating among Lakota Swea Algona Bancroft and neighborhood sites.
Doan news notes Deane Hoofer visiting Mrs. Van Hansen this week. Wanda Rose Young and Ted Hoovers visit Van Hansens. Spencer fair attendees include Ted Hoovers and Mae Anderson. Ross Buffington visits Orval Buffingtons near Lakota. baby Patricia Louise named at Van Hansen home. Dale Struthers family dine with Henry Mertz near Ottosen. Leslie Bentley visits Clarence Christensen. Mary Ann Venteicher at Lambert Venteicher in Mason City. A birthday surprise party for Dean Andrews in Algona.
W. T. Meyer and children express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the illness and deaths of their wife and mother. They appreciate flowers and aid in funeral arrangements.
Supt and Mrs C A Hoon principal and Mrs T A Dunmire and Claude Rose attended the Schoolmasters meeting at Algong Monday evening. Dinner was served at seven, then business and discussion of the year's work. After adjournment, the Schoolmasters attended a show at the Call Theatre.
Miss Eding Ites was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Ites on Tuesday afternoon. Forty two relatives and friends attended as gifts were presented by Miss Deloris Isebrand who carried them in a blue and white decorated basket. Edna, the eldest daughter, plans to marry in the near future to Mr Honno Ailts.
Ben Panukuk of Austin Minnesota and Anton Panukuk of Thornton Town are listed among relatives with parents Mr and Mrs Barnes in a local genealogy snippet. The brief notes connect two generations and reflect community record keeping.
Rev and Mrs John Pannhuk welcome their first child a baby boy born last Thursday.
Albert Meyer of Los Angeles California arrived Saturday for his regular annual trip back home to remain several weeks visiting relatives and friends in this community.
Mr and Mrs Albert Wibben of Elyria Ohio stayed three weeks with Mr and Mrs J R Wibben before departing for the east last Thursday. It was their first visit in nearly nine years.
The Boekelman family expresses gratitude to friends who weighed in during the illness and death of their loved one. Mrs Abbbe Boekelman and families along with Mr and Mrs Carl Krause Mr and Mrs Hero Boekelman Mr and Mrs John Boekelman Mr and Mrs Lambert Boekelman and Mr and Mrs Andrew Boekelman.
Mr and Mrs Mark Bacon and their two sons returned from Duluth Minnesota Friday after a business trip. They paused overnight in Zimmerman with old neighbors on the way north and spent a day at the Minnesota State Fair. Frost damaged crops in northern Minnesota, according to Mr Bacon.
The Turner family held a Cherokee reunion at Clarence Turner’s home from Tuesday to Thursday. The forty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Turner and the fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Merle Larson were celebrated with a gift from the children. Attendees included Clarence Turner and family, Will Peterson and daughter Marjorie of Titonia, Dr Roscoe Ralph and children from Tuscola Illinois, Merle Larson of Salt Lake City, Neal Nelson and children Noel and Nancy Lee of Detroit, Michigan, and the Turners who were married in Princeton Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Herman Driesman and their children were returning to Titania from Sibley when Lydia aged eleven opened the door latch and fell from the car as it traveled about fifty miles per hour. Mrs Driesman was also hurt stepping from the moving vehicle. Both were taken to Ocheydan hospital with severe bruises. The family driver and Lydia's mother aided by relatives. The injured will remain in hospital for some time.
Woden to host Titania on Wednesday afternoon baseball game. Mr. Rose lists for girls glee club and mixed chorus. New courses added Business Law and Business Training. Total high school enrollment 99: 30 freshmen 31 sophomores 24 juniors 14 seniors. Band work starting. parents invited to discuss band program.
Sylvia Ward a Pentecostal missionary and daughter of Arthur Ward died in China about a month ago. Relatives in Burt received a telegram Friday informing of her death after a long delay in communication. Her body will not be returned to the United States and details of her illness are expected soon. Ward lived in the Doan neighborhood before going to China about two years ago and was known to many locally as a cousin of John Otto and Tittie Falk. her mother was a sister of their father.
Regional social notes record visits by Heetland and spouse to Algona plus multiple Bure family guests and relatives from Burt Mason City Fort Dodge and Delavan Minn. Relatives gathered at Laura Penny and Hey Boekelman homes as cottage closures and train trips in nearby towns shaped weekend plans.
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