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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1932
Page
7
Edith McCormick dies leaving a tangle of long standing disputes. The Tryon family and others unite at her bier in sorrow, ending years of inherited wealth strife. The Pairmont Sentinel notes such divisions often recur in towns.
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce argues Kansas ranks seventh in annual wind damage, challenging the label cyclone state. The piece urges discarding the myth as a harmful national fable and cites the chamber’s stance as proof against the perception.
The page lists numerous small items from Algona and surrounding areas including purchases at J E Keils Gambles and Titanica shipments, social calls by Mrs Richter and Miss Beenken, family visits, a pollen of farm work and travel notes. It records political campaigning, school changes, arrests, and local events with many names, places, and dates.
A writer questions the Kansas cyclone lore and accuses Kansans of creating tall tales. He cites jack rabbits, runaway hay bales, and parables about a church piano to illustrate the myth. He urges the Kansas Chamber of Commerce to curb the Aniana Club influence in the campaign.
A thoughtful critique notes some pastors prioritise church administration over pastoral care, suggesting strained attention to congregants. The remark highlights leadership demands and potential gaps in community support.
The Titania Public Library reports weekly open hours on Tuesday from 12 to 1 pm and Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. On September 17 thirty?three books loaned and on September 20 twenty one books loaned. New children books added include Billy Whiskers Jr Billy Whiskers Friends Billy Whiskers Vacation Skeezix and Pal and Buster Bear. Pay shelf titles moved to regular shelves and new pay shelf copies include The Good Earth by Pearl S Buck The Charmline Sally by Mary H Lovelace Obscura Destinied by Wella Cather The Green Murder Case by Van Dine The Bishop Murder Case by Van Dine. Fresh copies of Seventeen by Tarkington Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain bought to replace worn copies.
County farmers will hold a picnic at the Forest City Fair Grounds Sunday Sept 25 with picnic lunch an eightball tournament and a band concert. John Simpson national president from Washington and G E Miller state president will deliver addresses. Everyone invited.
District Court of Kossuth County Iowa sets September term 1932 hearing for the alleged will of Harmke Daniels, dated July 8 1917. The instrument filed October 11 1982 at Algona Court House will be probated if no objections are raised by interested parties. Clerk Clark Orton presiding. Clara Schaap deputy. Van Ness and Stillman attorneys.
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