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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
2
A Titonka Titonka paper reports a ceremony described as postponed or "qoacified" by another paper. Publisher Leé 0. Wolfe notes subscription rates of 1.60 per year in advance and 2.00 by mail, with Canada mailing options.
The Des Moines Register reports a Sunday straw poll showing Iowa favoring Roosevelt by about two to one, with Henry Meld leading Murphy by a small margin. Nationally, the survey suggests Roosevelt leads in all states except New York where Hoover edges ahead by a few votes. the pattern hints at a potential landslide against Republican candidates.
The piece notes the early campaign push by both major parties as Roosevelt tours the West then returns East. It mentions Iowa appearances in Council Bluffs and asserts straw polls historically mislead, yet suggests Roosevelt will carry every state, including Iowa, as campaign efforts dominate the week.
Lou Hauptman and accomplice banker Guy M. Butts arrive in town on Thursday to greet old friends and discuss past times. The visit centers on Hauptman’s claim of being the best apgler in northern Town amid lingering questions about his involvement years ago in a dubious business venture with Suplidisor Punnedidie.
The text recalls a deal gone awry as a high profile figure named Hauptman sought to buy a hotel and cottages for his talents in a country area noted for fishing. Munnemark opposed the large investment, leading to the collapse of the plan. Hauptman left, disillusioned, never returning to his chosen fishing grounds where bears deer grouse and beavers once dwelled, a loss for Wesley and the county.
The speaker urges Bonnstetter to defend his political record while vowing to cut taxes amid distress. He warns that local officials must perform their duties or risk losing office, as the times favor change and stricter scrutiny of those in power.
The Whittemore Champion editor Mrs. Alice Carry refuses party loyalty and pledges support to candidates she deems right. She endorses Murphy for the senate and may back local county contenders from either party, signaling an independent editorial stance.
A candidate in Kossuth County appeals to voters to support tax reform, currency stabilization, and moratoriums on foreclosures. He argues for income tax based on net earnings, reduced public spending, and emphasis on agriculture and mining, urging legislators to act for common welfare and selfless principles. He seeks voter scrutiny of his record.
In a pointed discussion, voters question Representative Bonnstetter and Patterson about self serving motives in the campaign. They demand explain why Bonnstetter supported the assessor bill reducing local electors power and centralizing the county assessor at the county seat with deputies and staff. The appeal calls for transparency and accountability to the common people.
George M. Pedersen notes Judge Hutchinson’s ruling declaring the Salary Grab law unconstitutional and blocks expense claims as violative. He cites Code and Session Laws, highlighting pay limits and mileage rules, and urges citizens to sue lawmakers who benefited. Pedersen mocks lawmakers’ grasp of English and calls for restitution to the state treasury.
A Buena Vista County Citizen letter in the Pilot Tribune lauds former Senator Fred Gilchrist for opposing the Salary Grab Bill and refuses Honey under wild act. It also commends Senator Charles Booth of Harlan for the same stance. The writers celebrate legislators who declined to participate in the salary grabbing scheme.
The note describes a satirical 1932 auction on the White House lawn with absurd assets including a “one political machine” in disrepair and moonshine gear. It mocks Prohibition era politics and figures Col. Dickinson as auctioneer and Sen. Moses as clerk, with terms referencing cash, a Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan, and a Hoover moratorium.
Briggs family kitchen tips highlight tomato versatility for September meals. Recipes show Tomatoes Corn and Cheese on Toast with browned onion and melted cheese, and Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups using hollowed tomatoes, butter, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and eggs baked until skins wrinkle.
The High School nine defeated Ledyard 6 to 2 on the home diamond last Tuesday. Titonka batsmen piled up 11 hits and 4 errors for the Tribe, while Ledyard managed 2 runs, 2 hits, and 3 errors in 6 innings. Mouton fanned 4 and Boekelman 12 as Titonka claimed the win before press time.
A public school notes seniors study power in physics while English Literature reviews Canterbury Tales slides Monday. Public speakers work on articulation. Economics examines types and divisions of labor. French students tackle infinitives and translations. American History finishes French exploration and begins American Revolution study.
Rosella Schroeder enrolled Monday for fourth grade. Doris Krantz and Evelyn Sachau earned A grades on Friday’s geography test. Readin lesson covered Soap Making in Pioneer Days. Story Hour reads Toby Tyler. Students with 100 percent in spelling Friday: Vivian Stott, Marguerite Seivers, Evelyn Sachau, William Brandt.
Esther Fritz Mary Jean Rachut and Wayne Mechlex return to school after a week away. Ten students scored 100s in arithmetic week. Washington pictures and views of Mount Vernon are shown. Esther Fritz Ula Eden and Alice Kuchenteuther earned 100 in arithmetic. George Beukema Ruth Henken Charles Reed Arnold Rickless Lila Eden Alice Budlong Audrey Brandt Jacqueline Callies Alice Kuchenreuther Lorraine Harringa posted 100s in spelling Friday. Our progress chart shows a two point rise from last week.
John Pouelsen treated the room for his birthday while Rosemary Bacon brought a caterpillar and plants. Katie Wibben Fern Oesterreicher and Rosemary Bacon contributed greenery. Students held an old fashioned spelling bee and completed the first arithmetic drill. Mrs. Oesterreicher reads Miss Minerva’s Baby during Story Hour as history covers Spanish explorers. A roll call of all children will precede a business meeting.
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