Happenings From Nearby Towns Across Counties
Dr G H Crane longtime Holstein physician died March 31 in Orlando Florida where he had moved five months ago. Deputy Sheriff Gaffin investigated a Tuesday night robbery at a consolidated school with damage to property and a small cash theft. A Storm Lake wedding of Sylvia Fasse and Harold Bell will be held April 9 at 4 PM in Cherokee. Wm Zwemke from Galva is hospitalized in Sioux City for heart trouble. William Arp of the community died after pneumonia and heart attack. Clarence E Smith administrator sues Walter Storey in a $20 273 40 auto death case filed in district court. paving No 71 in Clay county starts near Buena Vista county line with fencing torn down and grading to begin soon by L J Hartman Co.
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G. H. Crane
Holstein
Orlando
Florida
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Gaffin
Rembrandt
Consolidated School
Supt
Conner
Clarence R. Smith
Walter Storey
Storm Lake
Storey
Storm Lake Register
Sioux Rapids
Clay County
Buena Vista
L. J. Hartman Co
Laurens
Man Seeks to Disrupt Julius Waldo Will
A petition filed with Clerk Herb Harvey in Storm Lake alleges Julius Waldo was unduly influenced when making his will. George Waldo challenges the will, Albert Waldo and Mary Hines are defendants who received a 150 acre farm. The suit seeks to set aside the will and equal shares for all heirs. Notes about local hardware store ads follow.
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Alta Advertiser
Herb Harvey
Storm Lake
George Waldo
Julius Waldo
Albert Waldo
Mary Hines
McCulla & McCulla
Cherokee
Track Team Takes Third at Pocahontas Floodlit Meet
On April 10 Pocahontas hosted Iowa prep track under floodlights with 21 schools. Pocahontas won with 34 points, Paullina 15, Aurelia 9 1 0 and Lehigh 8. Aurelia athletes earned multiple top finishes in relays and field events.
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Towa
Pocahontas
Paullina
Aurelia
Lehigh
Bates
Peterson
Lighter
Shank
Tutt
Will
Bonsall
Erickson
Quimby
Washta
Cleghorn
Fonda
Cherokee
Methodist Church Notes with W H Welch Pastor
Morning service at 11:00 with Sunday School at 10:00. Sermon titled Beauty for Ashes. Evening service at 8:00 following Epworth League at 7:00. Subjects include Our duty to the Kingdom.
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Epworth League
Robert Templeman Found Dead at Home
The body of Robert Templeman was found in his kitchen by Leslie Lewis on Wednesday afternoon at five after noticing the running water and lit lights. Death was attributed to alcoholism with no inquest, and funeral plans await word from his sisters in Los Angeles California.
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Robert Templeman
Leslie Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Templeman
Bates
P. D. Wine
Olive Johnson
Los Angeles
California
Card of Thanks from the Will families
We extend sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown after our bereavement and for the floral contributions from friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Will and Family. Mei and Mrs. B. J. Will and Family.
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A. C. Will
Mei
B.J. Will
Westsiders Win in Community Club Membership Drive
The Community Club closed its membership contest last Friday with the Westsiders claiming victory. Twenty one new members were added, fourteen by the Westsiders and seven by the Eastsiders. Eastsiders must provide a feed for the winners at the next meeting. County Treasurer W. C. Skiff entertained with humor and guitar selections, and members joined in singing with bells tied to their ankles for Jingle Bells.
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Westsiders
Eastsiders
W. C. Skiff
Buena Vista County
Aurelia High School to Hold 1920 Graduation Week
Eleven seniors will receive diplomas at Aurelia high school commencement on May 22 in the school auditorium. Events include Class Day April 28, Junior-Senior Banquet May 5, Baccalaureate May 17, Senior Class Play May 21, and Commencement with Rev. George D Serrills as speaker.
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Aurelia High School
Esther E. Nelson
Ronnie. H. Geisteres
Mildred L. Nelson
Mary P. Fierk
Lillian M. Marin
Carl J. Lighter
Orris A. Erickson
Ralph W. Thevenin
Elmer R. Strom
William W. Bates
Herbert W. Peterson
W. N. Welch
Methodist Church
A. E. Thomas
Della S. Gray
George D. Serrills
The
of the First Christian Church
Sioux City
Eight Indicted by Grand Jury in Cherokee County
The Cherokee district court grand jury returned thirteen indictments led by attorney J. V. Gregory on four counts of embezzlement and two counts of false pretenses. Other charges include burglary and larceny related to a domestic animal, false uttering and perjury, attempted breaking and entering, and misappropriation of citizenship papers. Bond amounts range from 500 to 2,000 with trial timing uncertain as docket remains heavy.
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Cherokee Times
Cherokee District Court
J. V. Gregory
O. S. Thomas
Gregory
R. G. Rodman
Charles
John Mulvaney
Mulvaney
Court House
Clifford Gitel
Gutel
Standard Oil
Main
Roosevelt
Harry Herber
Herber
Mexico
City
Core
Mexico City
Jennie Ward
Orbie W. Johnson
Johnson
Otto Wuesteneck
Wuesteneck
Omaha
10c Movies Return to Aurelia This Summer
The community announces 10c moving picture shows will be held at the Commun ity Theatre in Aurelia this summer every Wednesday and Saturday starting this Saturday. Admission remains 10c. J C Edingg will run the shows and seek gifts from local business men. Mrs E L DeVore has returned home from Minneapolis after five months with her son N L DeVore and daughter-in-law.
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Aurelia
J.C. Edingg
Omaha
E. L. DeVore
N. L. DeVore
Minneapolis
Congregational Church Schedule Lists Edwin Trigg Pastor
The Congregational Church announces Edwin Trigg as pastor with activities including Church School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Junior Endeavor at 2 p.m. and Senior Endeavor at 7 p.m. All events center on the church program.
County Legion Meeting At Marcus April 21
The Marcus Post American Legion hosts county posts in their hall on Tuesday April 21. An excellent program of legion speakers and entertainment features is being arranged with dancing in the new hall. Auxiliary members from every unit are expected to attend and short business sessions will be held separately before joint programs and luncheon.
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Marcus Post American Legion
Legion
Auxilary
Auxiliary
Dhenmr
Antares
Aurelia
Secondary road district formed in Afton Township
County board votes to establish a one mile gravel road district on the east side of the northeast section in Afton Township. The project will be funded by county and township shares with adjacent property owners, led by D Nonsbroch Immanuel Church trustees, August Peitz, and C J Buddenhagen who signed the petition.
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County Board of Supervisiors
Afton
Prade
D. Nonsbroch
Immanuel Church
August Peitz
C. J. Buddenhagen
Ten Years Ago Robber Sentenced In Cherokee Bank Case
Looking back ten years Frank Livingston who was blinded after robbing the Steale’s bank at Cherokee was sentenced to ten years to life in prison. George Garber shipped Aurelia potatoes to Sioux City. Mr and Mrs J C Lockin returned from Des Moines. Cash prizes totaling 75 dollars offered in Aurelia boys club. Aurelia to field Winnite team again. Bert Miller moves house on Willow street to build anew residence. Rev George Tripp relocates to Aurelia to lead Diamond Center and Silver churches.
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Frank Livingston
Cherokee
George Garber
Sioux City
J. C. Lockin
Des Moines
Bert Miller
Hou
Willow Street
Geo. Tripp
Diamond Center
Silver
Aurelia
Notice of Optometrist James McDonald Office Move
James McDonald an optometrist informs that his notice indicates his office will be in a new location after April 10th. Those needing appointments should call the provided phone number 39 to arrange visits.
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James McDonald
Washta Optomedrist
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Frank F. Faber
Mgr
Pilot-Tribune
Sylvia Fasse
Harold Bell
Christian Church
Galva Tribune
Wm. Zwemke
Lutheran Hospital
William Arp
Clarence E. Smith
Truesdale
Mummert Hardware Co
Conservative Bank
Farmers National Bank
Aurela, Iowa
W. H. Welch
Robt
Mulvaneys
Gateland
F. E. Pratt
County Legion
Marcus
Afton Township
Sentinel
Pire Club
Hemdrum
First National Bank
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