Large crowd fills Legion Hall for annual good fellowship party
Peterson Patriot reports about the Commercial Club event in Peterson drawing an estimated 500 people, the largest turnout yet. The gathering was for farmers and non members, highlighting local social ties and community spirit.
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Peterson Patriot
Legion Hall
Peterson
Commercial Club
Holstein Advance
Gustav Adolph Wiese
State University Hospital
Iowa City
Paul J. Simons
Peterson Consolidated School
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Fred Alpers
Des Moines
Buena Vista County
Fourth Street
Quimby
Quimby Consolidated School
Richard Englemann
Covells Lose Chicks In Brooder House Fire
A brooder house fire at the John Covell farm north of Aurelia last week killed 405 chicks near maturity. Fire likely started in a brooder move area, burning the floor and roof, with chicks suffocating from heat and smoke. Aurelia fire department responded to the call.
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John Covell
Aurelia
Aure- Mia
Notice to Poultry Owners in Aurelia
Complaints allege poultry running at large in Aurelia. Town ordinance forbids this. confine chicks to pens. Signed 3-3 Sig Matzdorff Mayor. The Sentinel lists as authorized agent for Sioux City and Des Moines newspapers for subscriptions.
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Aurelia
Sig Matzdorff
the Sentinel
Sioux City
Des Moines
Cherokee News Highlights Cherokee County Plans and Appointments
Plans for paving four miles of U S highway No 59 from the airport to Flannigan corner move forward with state highway officials beginning right of way purchases. A rural electric line contract is tentatively awarded to Hoke Construction of Des Moines for 83400 65. County affairs include Pilot Rock plowing match state aid, Wescott Post No 2253 VFW elects Lawrence C McCulla commander, and county offices to close Saturday afternoons for six months starting April 8. Bethlehem Lutheran Church to confirm 17 youths Sunday morning.
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Flannigan Corner
Earl Lechner
State Highway Department
Cherokee County
Hoke Construction Company
Des Moines
Glenn Dull
Ritchis
Lawrence C. McCulla
L. A. Wescott
Court House
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
G. Arndt Johnson
Potash and Phosphate Needs on Some Iowa Soils
Iowa soils generally have adequate nutrients but phosphate and sometimes potash may be low enough to justify fertilizer use. Chemical tests determine needs, to be done by those with soil knowledge. The Soils Department offers free testing to farmers statewide. Watch your subscription date.
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Iowa
Atd Te Oa
Pierre
Soils Department
Legislative and Capitol News From the 48th Iowa Assembly
The new session shows 126 laws by Governor approval and about 50 measures awaiting action, with 68 failures and 47 withdrawals. A total of 1139 bills were introduced. 806 remain in limbo as adjournment nears. Budget talks center on Senate File 479 the administrative appropriation bill proposing $17.66 million yearly, with large increases for education and control institutions. Building allocations for several towns total about $595,000, and a state office building bill faced delays after a capitol expenditure debate.
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Iowa General Assembly
Wilson
Senate
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
L. H. Doran
Boone
State Board of Education
State Board of Control
Future Farmers District Contest Held at Sac City
Over 100 Future Farmers boys from the Northwest District of Iowa gathered at Sac City on Saturday April 8 for district contests in parliamentary procedure extemp speaking chapter activity and public speaking. Edgar Allen and Sherwood Ohlson participated while local advisor Mr Vogel judged. Aurelia Chapter expects more entries next year.
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Future Farmers Boys
Northwest
Iowa
Sac City
Future Farmer
Des Moines
Edgar Allen
Sherwood Ohlson
Future Farmer Organization
Vogel
Aurelia
Aurelia Choir Presents Easter Cantata at Cherokee
The Aurelia Methodist church choir presented The Thorn Crowned King Easter cantata at Cherokee's Methodist church Sunday evening to a full auditorium. Mrs O C Waddell directed with Rev Farmham assisting. choir featured George Lamm W A Lewis Raymond Kruse Max Gilbert George Parrott Wilbur Dagger Edwin Watts Kenneth Bischel Mrs L H Proul Mrs Arthur Phipps Burnette Neville Margaret Eddy Ruth Wille Mrs Roy Matzdorff Mrs Carl Larson Delores Peterson Evelyn Brummer.
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Cherokee
Aurelia Church
Cherokee Times
Methodist Church
Christ
Aurelia Methodist Church
O. C. Waddell
Farmham
George Lamm
W. A. Lewis
Raymond Kruse
Max Gilbert
George Parrott
Wilbur Dagger
Edwin Watts
Kenneth Bischel
L. H. Proul
Arthur Phipps
Burnette Neville
Margaret Eddy
Ruth Wille
Roy Matzdorff
Carl Larson
Delores Peterson
Evelyn Brummer
Farm home washability urged by Miss Rathke
Miss Eleanor Rathke home agent predicts farm homemakers will favor washable designs and linoleum use. She notes walls and floors should flow together with easy cleaning and suggests slip covers as economical upgrades during Better Homes Week observances across Iowa and the United States.
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Eleanor Rathke
Rathke
Miss Rathke
Iowa
United States
Miss Rahke
Mrs. Axel Johnson Travels to Sweden for Four Months Visit
Mrs. Axel Johnson of Silver township leaves for Sweden for about four months to visit her mother aged 86 and other relatives. The family once lived on the Allen Neville farm near Aurelia before moving to Silver township. Their son George farms near Aurelia and daughter Mrs. Lloyd Ohlson lives southwest of Aurelia.
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Axel Johnson
Sweden
Cherokee
Silver Township
Johnsons
Allen Neville
Aurelia
George
Waddell
Lloyd Ohlson
Local Child Burns Self. Farm Equipment Franchise Changes
Little Darlene Fick, three, was seriously burned on her lower limbs Tuesday after coffee spilled on her. She received care at Alta hospital. Vernley L. Pederson bought the local International farm machinery franchise from W. B. Oatman with possession Monday, and Oatman also stated he secured the exclusive franchise for International farm equipment at Carroll.
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Darlene Fick
Fred Fick
Alta Hospital
Vernley L. Pederson
International Farm Machinery
W. B. Oatman
Oatman
International Farm Equipment
Carroll
Alta Methodist Church
J.st. Snyder
Sioux City
Wall Street Mission
Board of Education of the
Alta Schools
L. A. Clark
Arthur G. Anderson
Gowrie
Aurelia High Track Team Entered in Alta Relays
The Aurelia high school track team has been entered in the fifth annual Alta Relays to be held Saturday April 29. The meet, approved by the state association, will be managed by Ira K. Perry, Alta high school principal, and will include thirteen standard events open to class A and B teams.
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Aurelia High School
Ira KE. Perry
Alta High School
Lockin Agency Offers Broad Insurance Services
The Lockin Agency provides a range of insurance options including coverage for homes cars and businesses. The firm markets itself as a service oriented provider focused on customer needs and policy customization.
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Lockin
Automobile Insurance Full Coverage Offer
Automobile insurance pitch stresses protection for drivers with a full coverage policy. Warns that accidents can happen tomorrow and promotes new rates for classified advertising at ten cents per line for the first insertion.
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Harry H. Lockin
Looking Back Into the Past Ten, Twenty, and Thirty Years Ago
A retrospective column recalls past local events. Ten years ago Frank Waddell’s carload of Hereford steers topped the Chicago market. Larson Bros store changes ownership as Cc. O. Larson becomes sole owner. The Legion planned a home talent play for April 18 and 19. Afton’s Mildred Clow and Wilson Perry wed near Sutherland. Martha Everett of Aurelia died at Alta hospital. Twenty years ago a reception honored veterans. Louisa Luetkeman and Frank Mohrer wed April 2. Lloyd Myers died in France from gas burns. Victor Mading sold 80 acres in Afton township for $260 per acre. Thirty years ago Owens & Waddell bought B. Butterfield’s dray line. Schroeder building remodeled for Julius Jordan and Dr. Eddy’s auto display and garage. Edwin Erickson and Stella Brown were wed on April 2.
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Frank Waddell
Chicago
Cc. O. Larson
A. W. Larson
Larson Bros
The
Legion
Mildred Clow
Afton Township
Wilson Perry
Near Sutherland
Martha Everett
Aurelia
Alta Hospital
Methodist
Louisa Luetkeman
Frank Mohrer
Arlington
S. D
France
Lloyd Myers
C. C. Jones
Victor Mading
L. F. Cave
I. T. Brewster
Owens & Waddell
Dray Line
B. Butterfield
Schroeder
Julius Jordan
Dr. Eddy
Edwin M. Erickson
Stella M. Brown
Hatherville
May 1 Deadline for AAA Farm Program Benefits
Cherokee Times notes the May 1 deadline to sign up for the 1939 farm program. Farmers must file intention forms by April 29. Landlords with multiple farms require tenants or landlord signatures for each farm. Untouched signups by May 1 lose rights to soil conservation payments price adjustments and seed corn or wheat rights.
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Cherokee Times
Cherokee County Agriculture Conservation Association
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