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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
5
Nauman, manager of a Rudd elevator, was seriously injured when his car left the M and L wacks road east of Britt. Found in a ditch after 2 a.m., he suffered wounds to the forehead neck and nose and was taken to a Britt doctor before being brought home Sunday morning.
The Ladies Aid of theiM BH Church will host a chicken supper in the church basement this Thursday evening. All are invited to join for a meal.
A group led by B. C. Slack husband up with four Illinois friends plans a fishing expedition to Big Winnie Dam in Minnesota. The travelers include B. B. Lancaster Ben Brackett and son Clayton of Bogota Ill and BH A. Roberts of Newton Ill. They expect to return Sunday.
The Standard Oil Station opened for business Tuesday afternoon with auditor present. No manager was on site. Mr Dewey Hutchinson served as the contact. This marks the third station in operation in Titanka, joining local garages.
Charley Price works for Van Hansen and Clit Hoover buys a Ford sedan. Families visit, weddings, births, and travel mark a week in Alden and nearby Burt with many names including Buffingtons Hoover Forberger Hansen Worsley and Lamoreux. Funeral plans, farm partnerships, and a Farm Bureau meeting highlight local activity.
Mr and Mrs Charley Reibsamen celebrate their fiftieth marriage anniversary next Sunday September 22 with friends invited in the afternoon. All their children and families plan to attend the event.
J W Swenson shipped four cars of sheep and Budtong Brothers sent a double deck car of sheep to Chicago markets Saturday night. Mr Sian Bon accompanied the shipment and will spend a few days in the city observing the markets.
Five Titonka Odd Fellows attended a booster meeting at Wesley Monday night. They expect to perform second degree work next Tuesday night. Sweatly Lodge will hold an October booster meeting inviting all members.
A wedding at the Congregational church parsonage in Buffalo Center Saturday evening September 5 united Anton Heitland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vino Heitland, with Miss Everet Statzer of Mason City. Rev Thompson officiated in the presence of Mrs May Heitland and Ralph Smith of Woden. The couple will live in Mason City.
Ray Ladendorf son of Mr and Mrs W A Ladendorf married Miss Alice Devlin of Cedar Rapids on August 31 at 11 30 am in Cedar Rapids. Father McGovern officiated at the parish home. The couple will reside in Rock Island in a furnished apartment after a wedding dinner. Ray a World War veteran and former Greer Electric College graduate is now an electrician with International Harvester in Rock Island. The bride wore navy velvet and yellow roses. Ray is a charter member of Knoll Post 649 American Legion. Ge o Graham and Al Young returned from North Dakota harvest.
About 500 to 600 people attended the 400th anniversary of Luther's Catechism at Good Hope church with attendees from Woden Britt Kanawha and Thompson. Prof Rev M L Stener of Luther College St Paul delivered the sermons. Special music was by Rey Kilian's choir and Good Hope choir. Dinner and lunch were served in the basement. Next Sunday English service at 1030 Sunday School at 530 Saturday School at 1 00.
Miss Lola Pedelty daughter of Mr. and Mrs G L Pedelty of Mason City wed William Von Laven son of Mr. and Mrs John Von Laven of Woden at noon Wednesday in the Christian church Mason City. Rev A C Stowe officiated with Mrs A C Eppestine and Mrs Eppestine as attendants. After a three course dinner at the bride’s home the couple left for a Minneapolis honeymoon. Mrs Vauyen and Mr Von Laven attended local schools and Hamilton’s College of Commerce. The groom works at Champlin Refining in Mason City. Out of town guests included the Von Laven family of Woden.
The new dining venue in the Pann kuk building will begin business Friday with Mr. Wilson of Thompson as proprietor. He is an experienced baker.
The local papers discuss what might have been if past losses had not occurred and urge saving for hard times. Mentions of county officials pursuing quick profits and a cautionary note about bets going wrong. Mrs. W. J. Denton visits Mason City with relatives Mr. and Mrs. GC Winter.
Local residents and visiting families are recorded in a string of social updates. Mentions include Luella Oleson and sister's trip, Kratochy visit to J F Lorenz home, Carl Wester heading to Ames Agricultural College, Wirth and Emory families visiting, Mr and Mrs Show with Mrs Flom and Mrs Henderson at Mason City, Russell Lawson leaving for Columbia College, Susie Pfiffner returning from Montana and Washington, Pavik family gathering at Chapin, and preparations for church events with Rev J B Clifton hosting the Methodist official Board.
Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Preaching at 11:00 a. m. Epworth League at 7:30 p. m. The Lord's Supper will be administered in the morning. A church letter or confession of faith admission is available. Ladies Aid serves fried chicken supper Thursday evening in the church basement.
The notice warns drivers to stop for school buses at all times and explains penalties for passing a stationary bus. It advises yielding to buses when they resume movement and reinforces that city drivers must also stop for nonmoving electric vehicles. It mentions a $100 fine for violations. Celebratory birthday notes follow with family attendance and cake details.
A. M. Petersen buys an interest in a mink farm at Cut Foot Sioux near Big Winnie in northern Minnesota. Dr. Smalldridge of Buffalo Center has recently increased his stake in the business.
Hans A Hansen Butterfield Minnesota died yesterday morning after a prior altercation that bruised him. He worked for Fritz Brothers, then farmed for himself, married an Oppedahl daughter, moved to Minnesota, bought farms, and prospered. Funeral planned in Titonka Friday at 2 p.m.
Petitions circulate across parts of the county asking Game Warden Alberts to declare an open pheasant season. The proposal suggests one hunting day per week for several weeks to reduce danger from city hunters and ease pressure on farmers if approved in multiple northern Iowa counties.
Olaf Funnemark travels to Northfield Minnesota with his daughter Helen who will enter a four year college program there. Helen is a 1929 Wesley high school graduate preparing to finish her schooling for her future work plans according to Wesley News.
The Buffalo Farm Bureau held a September 12 meeting at Mrs. Van Hanson home. The Third Year Home Furnishing program topics include Basket Weaving I and II Lamp Shades Accessories Pillows and Cushions. Nominations were cast for Township chairman and Publicity chairman.
Mies Gladys Jerde of Woden and Mr. Leroy Robinson of Thompson wed in Albert Lea Minnesota on Saturday August 24 attended by Julius Ingebritson and wife The bride moves from Woden to Thompson couple plans home life on groom's farm and City Produce Station purchase The Duck Season opens September 16 with squirrels October 1 to December 21 and ducks limited to 15 per day
A letter outlines Charley Rist as the former oldest living native of Kossuth County who died in Luana Iowa on July 7 near the county’s diamond jubilee. Harvey Ingham and Clarus Blackford are noted in discussions about succession and origin. The local paper recalls community debates and a public bathing pool project, plus letters from Representative Jensen and editor replies on highway sign politics and state road control.
Arthur Ristau pled guilty to driving while intoxicated and was released on a stay bond signed by his father. Henry Ristau was arrested for drunkenness and contempt of court. he was found guilty and fined $76 with costs, bond posted for appeal. Jail inmates escaped by sawing bars. one was found asleep, the other returned. a trusty allegedly helped with saws. Morris Oswalt sues Harold Lampright for $4,250 damages from a August 17 1929 collision in Emmet County Iowa. multiple family injuries claimed including his son and brother.
The Nelson Thilges damage suit from the April district court term ended by agreement. The Alfred Nelson Estate received $10,000 from the insurer. The Administrator had a verdict of $15,000, appealed to the Supreme Court, and paid about $1,146 in costs.
Dr. R. C. Ball and wife traveled to Spencer for the fair while A H Bunkotske of Portland township was in town on business. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Franzen and family attended the Spencer Fair. Mrs. George Petersen visited her mother in Oxford Iowa and a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs Otto Harig in Hollandale Minnesota on September 13. Regulars from Britt Woden and St Paul guests joined locals for social calls and business.
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