Community Notes From Nearby Towns
A roundup of local happenings includes Wanata Park naming by the state board of conservation, Peck Motor Sales owner Glen Peck returning from California with Mrs. Peck, Janzen Incorporated taking over Harker Variety, the death of Peter Delperdang from a field accident, paving talks for Marcus Main Street, a Washta Legion meeting with speakers, Sutherland teachers offered salaries a twelve per cent raise, and Storm Lake preparing a new semi pro baseball park east of town on highway 5. R A Wattie Holm announced Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harker
LeMars Sentinel
Peter Delperdang
Fredonia
Marcus News
Clarence F. Beck
Better Marcus Club
Main
Washta Journal
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Washta
Geo, Paradise
Sioux City
Archie Nelson
Cherokee
Sylvester Fidler
Remsen
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland Consolidated
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Storm Lake
Highway 5
Shannon’s Pasture
R. A
Wattie
Holm
Families visit from South Dakota to Lake Campbell home
Mr and Mrs Leon Crepps of Lake Campbell, Dr and Mrs Frank Dreyer of Arlington, and Mrs Andrew Jensen of Badger visited from last Saturday to Wednesday at the homes of August Nelson, Mrs Fred Kohlhagen, and Mrs Dreyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Crepps
Lake Campbell
S. D
Frank Dreyer
Arlington
Andrew Jensen
Badger
August Nelson
Fred Kohlhagen
Dreyer
Fierk Leeds Wedding Unites Aurelia and Cherokee Couples
Mary P. Fierk and Clyde Leeds were married in Aurelia at the bride’s parents home with a single ring ceremony. Attendants included both grandmothers and family. after the ceremony guests dined on pink and blue decor. The couple plans a Lakeland Florida pastorate for Mr. Leeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Fierk
A. W. Fierk
Aurelia
Clyde Leeds
J. W. Leeds
Cherokee
W. O. Daley
Church of Christ In
Trigg
Congregational Church of
Dorothy Fierk
Margaret Johnson
Leeds
Aurelia High School
Cherokee High School
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Lakeland
Florida
Church of Christ
Street Graveling Starts in Aurelia This Week
Main street and surrounding residential streets in Aurelia began gravel resurfacing this week with an accelerated schedule for early completion. Seven local gravel truckers haul material sourced from L. F. Cave pit north of town and Frank Waddell pit south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Fred Fassler
C. H. Kannenberg
Albert Stutz
Jack Stutz
Ralph Fritz
George Fritz
Carl R. Larson
Dale Whitney
L. F. Cave Pit
Frank
Legion Auxiliary County Meeting At Washta
The Cherokee county Legion and Auxiliary will meet at Washta school auditorium on Friday April 12 at 8 p m Speakers include Geo Paradise of Sioux City Archie Nelson of Cherokee and Sylvester Fidler of Remsen The public is invited.
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Cherokee County
Alta News Roundup Highlights from County Contest Sales and Marriages
Miss Donna Lansen won first place in the humorous division at the County Declamatory contest in Marathon Tuesday night. Guy Redman announced sale of his Gamble Store in Alta to Virgil Kruchten of Fonda with possession April 1. Alta Farmers Elevator shareholders re-elected Wm Zeilman as president. Mrs Ellen Widen longtime Alta pioneer died Monday. Alta Commercial club approved 12 concert contract for 435000 for a 20 member band. first six concerts to be held Wednesday. Miss Frieda Manteufel and Clifford Butler announced marriage. ceremony performed in Plattsmouth Nebraska on Saturday afternoon December first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Redman
Alta
Virgil Kruchten
Fonda
Alta Farmers Elevator
Wm. Zeilman
Ellen Widen
Altaire
Widen
Alta Commercial Club
Frieda Manteufel
Wm. Manteufel
Storm Lake
Clifford Butler
Fred C. Butler
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Crop Loan Applications Open in Cherokee County
Cherokee County Farm Bureau reports 19385 emergency crop loans available with in person applications. Loans up to 3.00 per acre or 500 maximum, with 54 percent interest. Loans over 200 require first rejection by Production Credit Association at Sheldon. 195 or less can be issued at the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Production Credit Association
Sheldon
Farm Bureau Office
Iowa History Week radio programs announced
The State Historical Society of Iowa will sponsor five WSUI radio programs during Iowa History Week April 16 19. The series themed Iowa in 1835 covers the dragoon expedition and involves schools and clubs across Iowa. The first program airs Monday April 15 from 3 30 to 4 00 p m during the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs weekly hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Historical Society of
Iowa
WSUI
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
St Pauls Lutheran Church Schedules German and English Services
Pastor William Walter announces changes to service times at St Pauls Lutheran Church German service at 9 a m Sunday school at 10 a m English service at 10 45 a m Weekly English services now every Sunday at 10 45 a m German services on the first and third Sundays at 9 a m No Sunday evening services Please invite friends to note the calendar shift.
Aurelia Club Sets April 11 Meeting Event Menu
Aurelia business men were informed that Thursday evening April 11 has been chosen to host a football and basketball teams event at the Community Club room. John Mummert and E C Lighter provided lunch at the Nelson Cafe, and the luncheon next Monday will be supplied by H H Lockin and Louie Kroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
W. H. Bischel
John Mummert
E. C. Lighter
Nelson Cafe
H. H. Lockin
Louie Kroll
Aurelia petitions urge against rural route consolidation
The 900 Aurelia patrons and local merchants sign petitions protesting the consolidation of three rural delivery routes into two. The petitions were sent to Washington and will be argued by Congressman Guy M. Gillette before post office officials to sway their decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Guy M. Gillette
Postoffice Department
Aurelia Postoffice
Congregational Church Youth Conference Program
The Congregational Church invites adults and friends to attend the youth conference with activities at 10:00 for church school 11:00 worship and a 2:30 regional meeting on Do We Share the Youth Movement. Addresses by Rev Hyde Weinbert Stauffer and others. Luncheon and fellowship follow. Men’s Brotherhood meets April 11 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Young People
C. H. Hyde
Peter
E L Rapp Buys Hardware Store at Humboldt Iowa
E L Rapp left Monday for Humboldt Iowa to take possession of a hardware store he has purchased and he will rearrange the store for an opening day. He was formerly in the hardware business at the building now occupied by Mummert Hardware Co after selling to Paul Schoening. He has worked for the Iowa Public Service Co in promotion work. Mrs Rapp and the children plan to join him after the school year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Rapp
Humboldt
Iowa
Rapp
Mummert Hardware Co
Paul Schoening
Iowa Public Service Co
Change Planned for No. 71 South of Storm Lake Route
The state highway commission decided to reroute No. 71. The new path will go south from a point near Early to meet No. 35 and then head east through Lake View to rejoin the former line south of Sac City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
State Highway Commission
Sac City
Early
Lake View
Engel Motor Co. reports strong Ford V-Wight sales
Harry Howell sales manager for Engel Motor Co in Cherokee says in one week 13 Ford V-Wights were sold with eight cash transactions. Five of the cash sales were in greenbacks, a sign of revived buying. A record 18 cars sold in a week during wartime never matched before. Howell is enthusiastic about the new Ford V-Eight and invites public visits to the showroom or test rides to see features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howell
Engel Motor Co
Cherokee
Larry
Benevolence Society Roll More Than Doubled
The Sioux Valley Benevolent Society reports its membership more than doubled in seven weeks under Vern V. Culver. A Lake Mills Graphic sample notes Worth-Winnebago Benevolent Society with over 3000 members in four groups, 27 death claims paid in three years, and active leadership from L. C. Vowen and Wogen in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern V. Culver
Sioux Valley Benevolent Society
Lake Mills Graphic
L. C. Vowen
Worth-Winnebago Benevolent Society
Iowa Public Service Improves Aurelia Town Lines
The Iowa Public Service Co. crews work for days on Aurelia high tension lines installing larger poles and heavier wires in the alley north of Mrs. Fred Kohlhagen residence and other town sections. This continues the rebuilding of Aurelia's distributing system, delayed earlier by business conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Public Service Co
Aurelia
Fred Kohlhagen
Tenants and church news from Aurelia area past
Ten years ago a house and barn on the Linquist eighty near the Ida county line burned destroying eight horses and machinery. Roy and Alba Leber farm the land. Day elected Aurelia school superintendent for the fourth year with other teachers reelected. Aurelia Lutheran church to gain a resident pastor Rev T He Webking called from Nebraska. Mrs. Morris Madsen operated for bowel tumor removal at Iowa City. Twenty years ago remains of Mrs. C D Neville brought for burial from Corning. Mrs. Emory Royer died at home. Hians Nelson Sr an early settler died at home. Thirty years ago James McKinnon died in Afton township. Louis Riedesel and Miss Mary Stieneke married at the Methodist parsonage. Henry Jones aged 82 died southwest of Aurelia. H Green died at his home in Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linquist
Ida County
Roy
Alba Leber
Diamond Township
Day
Aurelia
Lutheran Church
T. Hh. Webking
Nebraska
Morris Madsen
Iowa City
James McKinnon
Afton Township
Louis Riedesel
Mary Stieneke
Bond
Henry Jones
Death of Early Settler George N Booth in Aurelia
George N Booth age 77 died at home in Aurelia Tuesday evening after living in the community 52 years and in Aurelia 15 years. Born in England he came to America as a boy and settled here with his family. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 30 p m at the Congregational church in Aurelia with Rev Edwin Trigg officiating. Burial will follow in Elk Cemetery. The Sentinel is authorized agent for both Sioux City papers. Let us send to your subscription.
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George N. Booth
Here
Aurelia
Mr. Booth
England
America
Pennsylvania
Aurelian
Edwin Trigg
Elk Cemetery
the Sentinel
Sioux City
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Fierk
Legion
Auxiliary
Uncle Sam
Farmers National
Aurelia, Iowa
Alta Advertiser
Donna Lansen
Marathon
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Walter
County Seat News
Henderson and
Narey
Spirit Lake
Cherokee County Board of Supervisors
Thomas FE. Smith
Bill McWilliams
Ruth Dorcker
Des Moines
MccWilliams
P. 0. McWilliams
Cherokee Country Club
J. R. Farran
Albert Hurd
Glenn C. Bell
William Huber
Weinbert, Spencer
Mary Fraser
Marianne Chandler
Frances Chandler
Owa
Emory Royer
Hians Nelson, Sr
Mas. H. Green
Gorge N. Booth
First National Bank
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