Corn Support Rate Set at 87 Percent of Parity in Iowa
Iowa officials announce the 1955 corn price support at 87 percent of parity, averaging $1.58 per bushel, with county rates expected between $1.49 and $1.58. Only farmers meeting acreage allotments qualify for price support. 1955 rates apply to 805 commercial corn areas in 21 states including Iowa, while other areas receive three quarters of that rate.
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Iowa
John C. Miller
Cherokee County
ASC Committee
Miller
ASC
Holstein Relays See Fast Times and a Third-Place Tie
Bill Hodam's trackmen scored 14 points, finishing tied for third with Galva at the Holstein Relays. Ideal weather produced fast performances and records fell, led by Kenneth Beeghley of Aurelia in the mile. Aurelia’s placers included Steffens and Covey in relays and Dick Anderson in the pole vault. Pocahontas Relays and Tomahawk Relays loom for the Bulldog squad this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hodam
Galva
Holstein
Kenneth Beeghley
Aurelia
Albert City
Alta
Tyndall
Aurel
PTA Program To Be Held Monday Night
The final PTA program of the 1954 55 term will be at the school house next Monday April 18 at 8 p m Dr Hogan of Cherokee will show a film on Dental Care the kindergarten class will perform musical selections and the high school Homemaking class will present a style show New officers for the coming year will be elected and installed during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan
Cherokee
Organize Korean Vets AG Class Planned for Aurelia
Roy Gilman from the State Department of Education will visit Aurelia Tuesday night April 26 to help organize a new Korean Veterans Agriculture class. All local Korean veterans interested in agriculture training are urged to attend the meeting in the schoolhouse Ag room, where Gilman will outline procedures and requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gilman
State Department of Education
Aurelia
Gilman
Rites Monday at Albert City for Gust F Anderson
Funeral services were held Monday in Albert City for Gust F. Anderson 86 who died at home after a year long illness. A Sweden native who came to the United States in 1887, he settled in Alta then moved to Albert City to farm, later retiring. He leaves two sons Carl G. of Aurelia and Alfred of Laurens, three daughters Mrs Herbert Hanson Mrs Ralph Carlson and Mrs Devereaux of Omaha, and three grandchildren. Burial was in Fairfield cemetery Albert City.
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Albert City
Gust F. Anderson
Sweden
Mr. Anderson
Alta
Carl] G
Aurelia
Alfred
Laurens
Herbert Hanson
Ralph Carlson
Devereaux
Omaha
Fairfield Cemetery
Pheecat
Jenn Coveth
Haar Thaimdas
Gosell Warn
Covel
Bates
Reminder to Begin Conservation Work for ACP Cost Sharing
John C. Miller, ASC committee chairman in Cherokee County, urges farmers with early ACP cost-sharing approvals to complete or begin spring conservation practices. Spring delays risk postponement or abandonment. timely action ensures funds and approvals for 1955 projects. Applications for new or additional requests should be filed at the county ASC offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Miller
Cherokee County
ASC
Miller
James Hench Graduates From Coyne School of Electronics
James Hench son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Hench graduated from Coyne School of Electronics in Chicago on Friday April 1 He earned two gold keys as an honor student in electronics and radio and TV work After Easter holidays the Henches returned to Chicago James will continue instruction at Coyne and Mrs Hench will pursue graduate work at Bethany Seminary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hench
LeRoy Hench
Coyne School of Electronics
Chicago
Hench
James
Coyne
Bethany Seminary
Pool fund tops goal but awaits health approval
The community pool fund has surpassed its 39 000 target but warns of unforeseen costs. Des Moines remained the plan release point as the Department of Health has yet to review plans, delaying bids and construction. Local donations, fundraisers, and upcoming benefit events feature prominently.
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Des Moines
Department of Health
W. E. Whitney
Supt
D. J. Friedlund
Aurelia High School
Weekend Visits and Church Services Highlight Local Families
Local households report weekend guests from Minneapolis and Cherokee. Arden Koch and Kenneth Clark families joined John Fraser for Sunday supper and attended Methodist church services. Wasta visitors Frank Dewitt Donald Dewitt and Stanley Moore shared in Carl Fuhrman’s Sunday supper and Aurelia church services. Howard Haight traveled to Villa Park Illinois last week and returned. Mrs Arthur Phipps and Mrs Will Sleezer of Cherokee visited in Mrs Blanche’s home.
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Arthur Koch
Minneapolis
Minn
Arden Koch
Kenneth Clark
John Fraser
Methodist Church
Frank Dewitt
Donald Dewitt
Stanley Moore
Washta
Carl Fuhrman
Aurelia Methodist Church
Sentinel Closed This Weekend
The Sentinel will be closed this weekend while the editor and associate editor attend the annual Iowa Press Association convention in Des Moines.
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The
Sentinel
Iowa Press Association
Des Moines
Aurelias Golden Acres FFA Members to Attend State Chorus and Band
Two Aurelias Golden Acres FFA students have been chosen for the State FFA Chorus and Band. Larry Wogalin will sing second tenor in the chorus, and Tom Kruse will play B flat trumpet in the band. They will perform at the State FRA convention April 21 to 23 in Council Bluffs.
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Aurelias Golden Acres
FFA
J. R. Carpenter
Larry Wogaln
Art Wogalin
Tom Kruse
Raymond Kruse
Council Bluffs
Aurelia Relays Draw 30 Schools for May Event
Thirty high schools entered the Third Annual Aurelia Relays to be held Friday May 6. Teams include Alta, Albert City, Aurelia, Battle Creek, Cherokee LCC, Danbury, Galva, Graettinger, Hull, Milford, Pocahontas, Sioux Rapids, Wall Lake, Schleswig, Suther land, Terri, Whitemore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Bill Hodam
Mare
Alta
Albert City
Mo FL ‘Duke’ Christie
Halstein
Bill Bates
Storm Lake
E.G. Bates
Arthur
Battle Creek
Cherokee
Cushing
Danbury
Early
Galva
Graettinger
Havelock
Hull
Marcus
Milford
Melville Newell
Oto
Paulina
Pocahontas
Rock Valley
Quimby
Rolfe
Schaller
Schleswig
Sioux Rapids
Sutherland
Terri
Wall Lake
Whitemore
Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Towns
Jones family joined by Paul Jones and relatives for Friday dinner with his mother. Herbert Kelpin Darlene and family from Sioux City visited George Larson. Clarence Lighter of Marcus called on Ellen Lighter. Albert Loof family and Rosa Loof dined with Marvin Loof in Spencer. Paul Mahn family dined with Frieda Swanson in Peterson. Leonard Westphal family Lloyd Fletcher and Her ber t Fletcher with Cummings family visited Onawa. Palmberg relatives from Mt Clemons Mich arrived Tuesday to visit Ellen Lighter. Emil Matzdorff and family visited Storm Lake relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Swanson
Peterson
Leon Westphal
Lloyd Fletcher
Herbert Fletcher
Robert Cummings
Onawa
Gerhard Palmberg
Mt. Clemons
Mich
Rabid Cat Incident North of Aurelia Raises Alarm
Residents report a rabid cat attack near Jenn Coveth farm. Drs Covell Morton and Kates warn about rabies risks and urge precautions, including monitoring pets and reporting suspected cases to the state veterinary office for outbreak control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrocovedh
Morton
Te Howa State College
Mortis
Covell
Kates
Mothers Daughters Tea Set for April 20 at Methodist Church
The annual Mother Daughters Tea event will be held April 20 at the Methodist church. A program will begin the afternoon with a tea served in the basement after the program and a small admission fee will be charged.
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Mothers Daughters
Besoin
Uttar
Church Women to Meet Here Today
Mrs BoB Atwater and Mr oN Wo MaecReath of Dae Miaines will attend as officers of the Aurelia Council of Church Women. The event includes installation of officers at 3 o clock in the Methodist church with members and wives of three cooperative organizations invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Atwater
On Wo MaecReath
Aurelia Council of Church Women
Atwater
Towa Chovreth Wemen Wall
Couner
Wesle Medear
Baaibernaifaon
Mire LeRoy Heneh
Scteciarn Trevayirer
Christian World Relations
Mes Hart Mianmere
Christian Socia Relations
Kenneth Nelson
Dhristian World Missions
MacKeath
Ehaqooan
Delock
Ute Methodist
Funcheon
Birth of Son to Felton Family at Sioux Valley Hospital
A son named Byron Felton was born Monday April 11 at Sioux Valley hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chris Falton of Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. George Harden of Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Felton
Peterson
Sioux Valley Hospital
Byron
Chris Falton
George Harden
Aurelia
Rohrbaughs Welcome Ricky Joe Born at Spencer Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jerry Rohrbaugh of Peterson announce the birth of a son Ricky Joe born at Spencer hospital on Tuesday April 5 weighing seven pounds nine hundred forty four ounces Both mother and baby are staying a few days at the Carl Ammons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Rohrbaugh
Peterson
Ricky Joe
Spencer Hospital
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