Lockin Seeks State Rep Seat in Cherokee County
J C Lockin announces candidacy for representative from Cherokee County subject to Republican primary June 3. A 40 year local leader and former county legislator, he served as mayor and school board member, active in insurance and Red Cross, pledging to put county interests first in war times.
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J. C. Lockin
Cherokee County
Lockin
Republican Party
Heas
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Ita l
Farmers National Co-Operative Elevator ‘Mutual Insurance Association of
Iowa
Red Cross
Gate of Liberty
Seed corn shortage spurs testing and farming push
Seed corn in the county is nearly exhausted with only poor portions fit for seed. Farmers urged to test or send samples to the county agent for seed use and to report surplus for distribution amid wartime demand. A Cherokee corn testing plant opens though labor limits help. L P Nelson named Northwest Iowa assistant state fish and game warden, supervising nineteen counties with deputies and testing oversight.
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Jasiwaya
L. P. Nelson
Harding
Iowa
Fice
Diamond Red Cross Sale Nets $3000 in Diamond Center
The Diamond Center Red Cross sale on Wednesday April 17 raised 3000 with a Henry Winterhott goose bringing 1100. Auctioneer Rutledge of Alta guided spirited bidding and Rev Jory of Cherokee gave a patriotic address. A large crowd attended as the community supports the war effort and backs soldiers.
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Diamond Center
Red Cross
Henry Winterhott
Rutledge
Alta
Jory
Pnoya
Pupils of Aurelia School Own Bonds and Stamps
A report shows Aurelia Consolidated School pupils in several rooms contributing to Liberty Loans War Saving Stamps and Thrift Stamps. Totals vary by room with amounts ranging from hundreds to about $967, showing student civic effort and savings activities.
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Aurelia School
Aurelia Consolidated Schools
Beg
Enea
Stoum
Corn Prices Under Scrutiny by Cherokee County Council
Farmers face action from the County Council of Defense over high corn prices. Cases have reached the council and orders to cut prices and refund purchasers have been issued. Aiming for a plentiful crop, locals urged to sell at reasonable rates.
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County Council of Defense
Cherokee County
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J.C. Lockin
Aurelia
F. H. Crepps
W. P. Dawson
Miss Cora
K &E
Lewis’ Clothing Dep’t
Hart Schaffner & Marx
the Clothing Department of
Lewis
Art’ Schaffner & Marx
Riya
Diamond Red Cross
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