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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
2
A Luverne News editor remarks on political sentiment and notes Senator Wheeler of Montana will speak in Iowa Saturday night with WHO and other radio stations carrying the address. The item hints at campaign activity and expected media coverage across stations.
Safety in hunting opens September 16 for squirrels and October 6 for ducks. Thousands will hunt in fields and marshes with dogs. Hunting can be safe if care is taken, though political references about machines and elections appear in the text.
Bertha Cary Gilbert notes a revival of sod house building in Oklahoma using dirt mixed with a cheap chemical to create multi room homes. She cites 1866 to 1870 pioneers and describes houses that cost 300 to 500 dollars with durability against termites, bugs, fire and moisture, claiming no repairs or insurance needed.
Mr and Mrs Fred Stecker and two sons attended the funeral of Mrs Ahrend Ahronds aged 69 at Willmar Minnesota. Other attendees included John Swalve Myre Robert Moore Wellington Illinois and Ahrend Gwalye Thompson. Fred DeVrisa family visited the Ahrends Saturday but learned of the death on arrival.
A Bulletin from the American Foundation for Animal Health debunks dog days superstitions and warns that hot weather does not cause madness in dogs. Rabies is more common in February and March, and precautions include confining biting animals for weeks, reporting bites, and prompt vaccination. The notice urges cooperation with humane societies and annual immunization to prevent spread from stray dogs and pets.
Officials report favorable trapping conditions with a season starting November 10 through January 10 including badger mink raccoon skunk opossum and others, except skunk banned in Lucas Wayne Guthrie. No beaver or otter season. Fox weasel groundhog wolf and coyote open year round. Mink and muskrat restricted from shotgun use. Box traps prohibited. Damaging dens or houses is unlawful.
A brief note urges careful driving near schools and adherence to local rules around school buildings. It calls for safety education for students, cooperation from all residents, and courtesy to children commuting to school to reduce auto related accidents. A second item reports Algona official Loss appointed to supervise state field work with 2,168 of 3,500 farms already applying for measurements in twelve county district.
Titonka Indians and Bancroft Lions split a Sunday doubleheader with Bancroft taking the afternoon 11 to 5 at Titonka and Titonka winning the night game 7 to 3 at Algona. Callies pitched well for Titonka in the evening, fanning 17 as Titonka staged a three run third and three more in the fifth to pull away. Bancroft led 2-0 before Titonka’s burst, season end records show Titonka at 15 wins and 6 losses.
Doan residents host and visit neighbors with extended family gatherings near Sulphur Springs. Guests include the Van Hangens and several Christensen Buffington and Larson families from nearby towns. Several homes get painting and repairs, with Dean Aid club meetings scheduled for September. Harold Carlson improves after illness and helps on the farm. The Cliff Hoovers visit Detroit and return soon.
Edward A Droessler born April 7 1878 in Keiler Wisconsin died after a heart attack. Funeral at St John s Bancroft with Rev J H Schultes officiating burial in St John s Cemetery. He lived in Kosauth County 36 years and held multiple local posts including Bancroft school board president 18 years and Cooperative Creamery director. He leaves several children and a wide circle of relatives.
We express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Thanks for flowers and tokens of support from Dick Welp and family, Ray Welp and family, Fred Welp and family, Harm Green and family, Adolph Welp, Joe Temple and family, and H. D. Welp family.
A fragmented school bulletin outlines activities at THS including a mixed program of music studies, home economics projects, and baseball with early-season games. Reports cover Junior Play plans, grade-level classroom updates, reading charts, science book introductions, and staff assignments for a varied fall term.
Lillian Kerr of the State University of Iowa Children’s Hospital visits Algona to organize a free clinic in cooperation with Wright, Humboldt and Kossuth counties. About 125 disabled children are expected to receive orthopedic care from Iowa City specialists, with 36 to 40 physicians attending. Seven rooms at Kossuth County Hospital will host examinations, and a dinner will be held September 17 at the Algona Hotel. Any child 21 or younger may participate after family physician consultation.
Funds under the Social Security Bill support services for crippled children in Iowa. Dr Steindler leads diagnostic clinics with county medical societies. A clinic will be held at Kossuth County Hospital in Algona on Friday September 17 for Wright, Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. Local physicians arrange follow up care. Lillian S Kerry from Iowa City Children’s Hospital assists with contacts and planning.
A partial list of southern Minnesota farms for sale lists 80 to 180 acre tracts within 2 to 10 miles of towns. Prices range from 6 200 to 77 560 with terms: 20 percent down, balance negotiable. Sale notices note property conditions, buildings, soil quality, and tillable land, plus references to agents and visiting relatives.
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