Pioneer Woman Dies in Aurelia After Short Illness
Mrs. Hannah Amanda Dieterich, 85, longtime Aurelia resident and Congregational church active member, died Friday in Aurelia Iowa. Funeral services were held Sunday at Wharton Funeral Home and Congregational church with burial in Aurelia cemetery. She was born September 3 1854 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and married Jefferson Henry Dieterich in 1874. She leaves son Roy H Dieterich granddaughter Lois Anderson great granddaughter Carolyn Fay Anderson and brother J C Moore.
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J. H. Dieterich
Wharton Funeral Home
Congregational Church
Edwin Trigg
Aurelia
Hannah Amanda Dieterich
J. J
Martha Moore
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Lynn County
Jefferson Henry Dieterich
Roy H
Eva Mary
Cherokee County
Dieterich
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society
Ment to Entertain HS Athletes At Community Club Meeting
A Tuesday noon gathering in the Community Club room planned an informal party for high school boys in athletics and their fathers. The group aims to host Carl Nelson’s band this summer and will announce details and dates later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nelson
Carl
Spencer Judge Enforces Wildlife Conservation Fines
Justice W. H. Lewis of Spencer levied fines totaling several hundred dollars last week against five individuals found with muskrat skins during the closed season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lewis
Spencer
Farmers Nat'l Wins Cherokee Tourney Title Over Le Mars
The Farmers National Bank of Aurelia captured the northwest Iowa independent basketball tournament in Cherokee by beating S. & B. Stylers of Le Mars 49 to 40. Aurelia reached the final by defeating Meriden 37 to 28 after a first round bye and beating Golden Rule 37 to 34 in the semifinal. Hylland led Aurelia with 21 points in the final and 44 over three games, topping the tournament scoring.
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Farmers National Bank
Aurelia
Northwest Iowa
Cherokee
S. & B. Stylers
le Mars
Meriden
Golden Rule
LeMargs
Loan and Abstract
Loan
Abstract
Holland
Alta
Bankers
Grocers
Hylland
Hyland
LeMars
J Grapenthen Becomes Aurelia Mayor in Inaugural Meetings
J Grapenthen took office as mayor of Aurelia as councilmen were sworn in and official business proceeded at three Monday meetings. The oath was given by Town Clerk H H Deyloff, who also acted as clerk. bonds and reports were approved. George Scott named waterworks superintendent. Gust Kruse appointed town marshal. health officer Dr A H Moldy. street and alley and waterworks committees formed. disposal plant set as council duty. First Trust & Savings bank named town depository. council discussed garbage disposal and alley cleanups. assessor John Holderness report approved.
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Jack Grapenthen
Aurelia
H. H. Deyloff
Grapenthen
Herbert Grienke
George Kaskey
John Mummert
Ed Brummer
Orlo Shank
Lew Stutz
A. H. Moldy
E. G. Bates
G. F. Scott
First Trust & Savings Bank
Grapen
John Holderness
Census enumerator Earl Fraser begins county tally
Earl Fraser, census enumerator for Aurelia and Pitcher townships, started counting and gathering details Tuesday as part of the national decennial census. He was appointed along with Clara Kissinger, Frank Tyner, and J. D. Burrell to Cherokee county, covering multiple townships.
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Earl Fraser
Aurelia
Pitcher Township
Mr. Fraser
Cherokee County
Clara Kissinger
Diamond Township
Frank Tyner
Afton
J. D. Burrell
Silver Township
Wolf Shot Kills 60-Pound Wolf at Herbst Farm
Odie Artie and Ben Herbst with John Husman reported a wolf over 60 pounds killed on the Herbst farm west of Hinton. The incident reduces local wolf numbers near LeMars.
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LeMars
Odie
Artie
Ben Herbst
John Husman
Herbst
Hinton
Funeral for Richard Mongan Held at Aurelia
Funeral services for Richard Mongan who died at his farm south of Aurelia Iowa on March 31 1940 were held Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the home with Rev L H Preul in charge. Burial was in Aurelia cemetery. He was born October 8 1873 in Hagerstown Maryland and moved to Cherokee County at 17. He married Phoebe Miller July 11 1896 and they had four children. He leaves two sons Louis Willard Missouri and Arthur Springfield Missouri a daughter Mrs Henry Bell of Indianapolis Indiana a brother Grover and sister Myrtle of Hagerstown Maryland three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was 66 years 5 months and 23 days old.
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Richard Mongan
Aurelia
Iowa
Cherokee County
Phoebe C. Miller
Mongan
Owever
Louis
Willard
Missouri
Arthur
Springfield
Henry Bell
Indianapolis
Indiana
Grover
Myrtle
Hagerstown
Maryland
County Teachers To Form Council in Cherokee County
One hundred six ty-five Cherokee county school teachers met at the Methodist church Monday night and voted to form a county council of teachers. Irene Brooks, county superintendent, was named president pro tem and Arthur J. Renaud, Aurelia consolidated schools superintendent, was named secretary. They will organize the council, appoint committees, and announce details later. Dinner was served by Methodist church women.
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Cherokee
Cherokee County
Methodist Church
Irene Brooks
Arthur J. Renaud
Aurelia Consolidated School
Three Local 4-H Clubs To Hold Joint Meeting
Spring Riverside 4 H club Afton League of the 4 Leaf Clover and Country Ramblers meet at Mrs Ray Jones home in Afton township Saturday April 13 at 2 PM to study this year music Mrs Myron Bushlow county 4 H music chairman will assist County 4 H Chairman Mrs Emmett Ammons
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Spring Riverside 4-H
Afton League
4 Leaf Clover
Country Ramblers
Ray Jones
Afton Township
Myron Bushlow
County 4-H
Emmett .Ammons
Kraschel rumors swirl on gubernatorial bid in Iowa
Former Governor Kraschel visits Des Moines amid rumors of a possible Democratic bid for governor. Reporters note his upbeat mood as talks with advisors continue and other potential candidates surface, including Herring and Wegman, with party tensions spilling into commentary. Archie Nelson joins Cherokee law practice with Joe Nelson.
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Nelson G. Kraschel
Des Moines
Kraschel
Atlantic
Democratic State Central Committee
Edward Breen
U. S
John S. Valentine
Jack” Galvin
Galvin
Valentine
Fred Siermann
Len J. Wegman
Clyde L. Herring
Press Association
Herring
Senate
Aurelia High School Band Raises 72 Dollars for Uniforms
The Aurelia high school band directed by Mr. Ruby earned 72.87 dollars this past school year through contributions and food sales at athletic events and the benefit show. Donations included 11.00 dollars from funds, 6 dollars from Herb Will, and 6 dollars from the American Legion Auxiliary to finance new uniforms and contest travel.
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Aurelia High School
Ruby
Herb Will
American Legion Auxiliary
Nelson Seeks to Retain County Attorney Post
Archie R. Nelson of Cherokee, while visiting here on Wednesday, stated he would seek another term as county attorney for two years.
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Nelson
Archie R. Nelson
Cherokee
Aurelia High Opens Spring Football and Track Practices
Aurelia high school started spring football and track under Coach Nitzke after the basketball season. About 15 athletes joined both sports with up to 80 expected as practice grows. football runs two weeks focusing on fundamentals with punter and passer tryouts and possible spring games. Track has three meets planned Alta Relays April 27 County May 4 Sioux Valley May 14 with hoped home dual meets.
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Aurelia High School
Nitzke
Nitske
Alta
Sioux Valley
Ten Years Ago Local Election Returns and Fair Recap
Ten years ago the Citizens ticket led by C. O. Larson won the town election. Councilmen were Sig Matzdorf C H Kaskey John Mummert HW Lockin and G K Wharton. The Spring Fair drew the largest attendance in history and Herman Inkeldey's funeral followed.
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C. O. Larson
Sig Matzdorf
C. H. Kaskey
John Mummert
HW. Lockin
G. K. Wharton
Part Time School Banquet April 9th
W M Wescoat and C H Thompson will address the part time agriculture class banquet set for Tuesday evening April 9. The event marks five months of night classes with students joined by a parent or guardian and features music and awards led by Miss Nelson and Russell Allen.
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W. M. Wescoat
C. H. Thompson
Miss Nelson
Russell Allen
Garland Nelson
Oran Sauter
A. J. Renaud
A. Af. Vorel
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Aurelian
August Nelson
Lodi
Ila
Grinnell College
Grinnell
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Lake Mills
Herman Inkeldey
T. Bo Parker
Bernard Paulson
George Garber
Wm. Keekoff
Gen, N. Booth
A. WH. Waddell
A. EB. Krout
Grand View Addition
J. M. Whitney
M. Mummert
Karl Moon
Pullman
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W. B. Empey
George McCurdy
Eleanor Wall
Presbyterian Church
Aurelia, Iowa
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