Peterson High School Graduation Planned for May Twenty Second
Peterson high school to graduate a class of fifteen with nine girls and six boys. A commencement exercise is set for Friday night May 22. A follow up note mentions a Peterson baseball club planning meeting at the Legion hall next Monday for home players.
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Peterson Patriot
Peterson High School
Galva Tribune
Galva
The
Legion Hall
Peterson Baseball Club
Completing Work on New Overhead Crossing
Cherokee Times notes construction on the new overhead crossing over the Illinois Central on primary No. 5 between Meriden and Cleghorn. The concrete floor is laid except the last span to the west, guard rails remain and some grading on approaches is unfinished.
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Dlinois Central
Meriden
Cleghorn
Aurelia School Taxes Not High in Local District
The Aurelia consolidated district levy stands at 51.4 mills, lower than neighboring districts. Washta 79 mills, Alta 68.5, Meriden 77.4, Larrabee 64.8, Cleghorn 65, Galva 56, Peterson 72, Grand Meadow 67, Marcus independent 65, and Cherokee city 80.3.
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Aurelia
Washta
Alta
Meriden
Larrabee
Cleghorn
Galva
Peterson
Grand Meadow
Marcus Independent
Cherokee
Alta News Items From the Alto Area
Oscar Carlson plans extended visit to Sweden after staying five years in the area. Rev. Pal ner S Nestander to head a committee on converting Buena Vista college to a Lutheran institution. Claus Lindlief says coal office moves to the elevator on April 1. Southeast Alta farmers capture a sheep-killing dog after a long chase. W C Taber sells half interest in Alta Bakery to Raymond McGee who will run the bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Carlson
New York
Sweden
Palmer S. Nestander
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Alta
Augustant Synod
Buena Vista College
Claus Lindlief
Second Street
W. C. Taber
F.c Alta Bakery
Raymond McGee
Neola
McGee
Nelson Purchases Cherokee Drug Store
Cherokee Times reports J. C. Nelson buys the F. L. Martland & Co. drug store, taking charge next Friday April 10. Nelson, formerly of Aurelia, plans a modern fountain, new front, lobby connection to the Lewis hotel, and fixture upgrades. Martland, in Cherokee 30 years, has no immediate plans to leave Cherokee.
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Cherokee Times
F. L. Martland & Co
J. C. Nelson
Aurelia
Nelson
Lewis Hotel
Martland
Cherokee
Wolves Invade Storm Lake Refuge Despite Warnings
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune reports wolves sighted in the state game refuge west of Storm Lake during winter. Three wolves have been observed in the sanctuary harming pheasants and other fowl. Warden Dan Fuller cannot approach closely yet hopes to stop the depredations, speculating wolves may migrate from Brooke township or Sac county bluffs.
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Storm Lake
Pilot-Tribune
Dan Fuller
Little Lake
Fuller
Brooke Township
Sac County
Four Faculty Vacancies Open At Aurelia School
The Aurelia school board will fill four vacancies next school year after unsigned contracts were returned. Superintendent C. E. Day plans a change after nine years. W. F. Clifton is elected superintendent at Harris and may accept. Ruth Walters resigns as high school principal and Miss Wilson leaves Aurelia to teach in Odebolilt.
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Aurelia
C. E. Day
Day
W. F. Clifton
Harris
Clifton
Ruth Walters
Wilson
Odebolilt
Watts Strom Nuptials Reported In Alta Area
The marriage of W Elbert Watts son of W S Watts and Esther Strom daughter of John Strom was held at the Alta Lutheran parsonage with Rev Palmer S Nestander officiating. The couple joined at high noon on March 25 and hosted a dinner for close relatives. They reside on the Dan Riley farm southwest of Alta formerly Carl Harris place.
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W. Elbert Watts
W. S. Watts
Alta
Esther Strom
John Strom
Palmer S. Nestander
Elnet Strom
Elda Hoffmaer
Mr. Watts
Sumner High School
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Aurelia
Watts
Dan Riley
Alita
Carl Harris
Cleghorn Farmer Dies by His Own Hand in Ill Health Note
John R. Billings, 51, of near Cleghorn, hanged himself after leaving a note citing ill health. His mother found the body when he did not return from chores in the barn. He was single with two brothers and three sisters surviving.
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John R. Billings
Cleghorn
Matilda Billings
Six Enjoined from Violating Dry Laws
Judge O S Thomas issued six injunctions restraining Ray Landingham Enis Johnson Russell Leonard Tom Shorty O Brine W L Bronwn and Wim Reddington from liquor law violations. County Attorney R G Rodman filed the applications. The injunctions allow immediate sentence upon arrest without a jury trial. All men named have prior convictions.
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Cherokee Times
O. S. Thomas
R. G. Rodman
Ray Landingham
Enis Johnson
Russell Leonard
Tom “Shorty
O'Brine
W. L. Bronwn
Wim
Reddington
County Seat News Highlights Local Court and School Board
The Cherokee district court grand jury convened to hear eight bound over cases and other matters. Five faculty members will leave Cherokee public schools at year end. Superintendent N. D. McCoombs announced board meetings. Ralph Hardin of Danville was identified as a past offender and sentenced to ten years.
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Lloyd Langwin and
Long Beach
Calif
Ralph Hardin
Danville
Uinois
Fred Beals
Anamosa
Storm Lake Court
Cherokee District Court
Cherokee Public School
N. D. McCoombs
Board of Education
Dan Cupid
N. May Larson
Ames
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Easter Day Services At Congregational Church
Easter day services at the Congregational church were well attended with sixty at the sunrise service. The choir performed the cantata The Risen Christ and fifteen members were received into fellowship. Missions offerings totaled sixty eight dollars.
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Christ
American Legion Auxiliary Reports Progress and Donations
The American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday April 7 with good attendance. Papers on National Defense by Mrs Ethel Larson and Mrs Emma Herold concluded the program. A 500 donation to child welfare and 1 to the General Rehabilitation fund were approved. The group planned the Memorial Day community dinner and a lunch was served by several members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ethel Larson
Emma Herold
Child Welfare Fund
C.O. Larson
Zonia Coonabs
August Nelson
W. Moulton
I. G. Scott
Methodist Church Notes by Pastor W H Welch
Morning service and Sunday School at 10 00 with sermon on spiritual blindness. Evening now at 7 00 with subject the church of Sardis. Special music and Nasworth Learue in concert. Lolly pops offered with eggs, and Easter treats at Larson's Store.
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Tracai
Testimony of Jesus
C. EL Society
C. FE
Society
Npworth Learue
Church of
Sardis
Larson’s
Pocahontas Relays To Open Track Schedule
The focal high school track team lists meets through May 9 with Pocahontas relays April 10, Quimby April 17, Clerhorn April 24, Stave sectional May 2, and Big Four at Ponda May 9. No county venue has offered to host the county track and field meet. May 9 is the last date available.
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Focal
Quimby
Clerhorn
Bige Pour
Lorde
Ponda
Administrators Notice for Frederek Eolpin Estate
The Distrect Court of Cherokee County Iowa appoints Frank Kolpin as administrator of the Frederek Eolpin estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within local time to be proved. Debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Cherokee Iowa April 1 1937. Frank Kolpin administrator Bou Sie Matzdart and R B Harrison traveled to Des Moines for a state cooperative telephone convention.
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Cle Raker
Iowa
Frederek Eolpin
Frank Kolpin
Sie Matzdart
R. B. Harrison
Des Moines
Cooperative Telephone Companies
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago Summary
Ten years ago John Guether, a wealthy farmer near Aurelia, died in Sioux City. J. Borneman was elected Aurena superintendent for another year. Cemetery caretaker B. B. Meramy began new duties. Local bricklayers faced wage cuts from 1.25 to 1.00 per hour. G W Peterson of Cherokee tried to organize a Juvenile band in Aurelia. A heavy snowstorm dropped about seven inches. Mrs Hans Nelson Sr. died at 78. R A Gustafson planned to move back to Aurelia in spring. Arthur C. Anderson, former evac and Aurelia teacher, was elected Galva superintendent with a raise. other faculty re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guether
Aurelia
Sioux City
J. Borneman
Aurena Segon
B. B. Meramy
Wrettchios
CG. W. Peterson
Hans, Nelson, Sr
Arthur C. Anderson
Galva
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Ela
Frank F. Faber
Storm Lake Register
Mark Masters
State Center
Holstein Advance
Iowa High School Music Association
Paullina
Holstein High School
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
John Hartshorn
Marathon
Florence Davidson
Renwick
Herbert A. Harvey
A. Busby & Co
Albert Busby
Towner
Kirchner
Glen Towner
F. W. Plagman
Wek
August Tigges
Tigges
Farmers National
Aurela, Iowa
J.C. Nelson
Cleghorn Farmer
Aurelia Community Club
W. C. Skiff
Buena Vista County
Muninert Hardware Co
County Seat News
Methodist Church
W. HL Welch
F. E. Pratt
Bou
Ola
Sentinel
R.A. Gustafson
Boton
First National Bank
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