Far and Near News Items From Various Papers
Gleaned items report oddities and local happenings: a double soft shelled egg from Washta Journal, a knee injury on crutches in Peterson Patriot, hotel expansion and redecorating at Bradford in Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, Dr Chatterton’s death in Peterson Patriot, Walter Christian Otto’s death in Galva Tribune, a big barn fire near Storm Lake, and the Galva consolidated school bid season with J F Leefe r Co as low bidder after bid variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washta Journal
Journal
R. T. Stivers
Cherokee County Seat News Highlights Local Developments
The board of education reelected F. I. Tellier as superintendent for the coming year while teacher lists remain incomplete. Ben Woods was named Route 3 carrier out of Cherokee, replacing F. T. Stiles. Thomas Beasley, Cherokee railroad worker, died of pneumonia at 61. Nokomoa ball park grading begins to improve drainage. A new Catholic school building in Cherokee is planned to elevate grounds. July Fourth celebration planned by the Commercial Club with key organizers. The school board will strictly enforce smoking rules to prevent suspensions.
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Board of Education
F. I. Tellier
Ben Woods
Cherokee
F. T. Stiles
Frank Marsh
Washta
Colsonaros
Peterson
Thomas Beasley
Illinois
Nokomia Ball Park
Commercial Club
W. S. Olson
T. A. McKichan
R. G. Knox
Alta News Items from The Advertiser
Mrs. Oscar Nixon recovering at home after tumor operation at Alta hospital March 26. Fort Dodge attorney M. F. Healey secured for Decoration Day speech by the Alta commercial club. Gov. George W. Clarke set as Alta High School commencement speaker May 17. Buena Vista County Fair set for August 8–12, four days. Clyde Zeilman and Ava Mann wed in Waterloo April 5. Zeilman now with a Lake View bank. Mrs. C. A. Olson returns from Sioux City treated at Iowa Medical Institute. two years of immobility eased, now walks with crutches.
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Oscar Nixon
Alta Hospital
M. F. Healey
Fort Dodge
Commercial Club of
Alta
Healey
C. E. Cameron
George W. Clarke
Iowa
Alta High School
Clarke
Buena Vista County
Clyde Zeilman
Ava Mann
Lake View
Waterloo
Zeilman
Wm. Zeilman
C. A. Olson
Iowa Medical Institute
Sioux City
Olson
Aurelia and Alta Districts Swap Territory Shifts School Boundaries
The Aurelia and Alta consolidated districts reorganized territory in Nokomis township Buena Vieja county after prior accord. Aurelia gives Alta the east half of section 5 and parts of sections 8. Alta gives Aurelia the southwest quarter of section 18 and parts of section 19. Change aims to better manage bus routes and include tributary areas.
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Aurelia
Alta Consolidated
Nokomis
Buena Vieja County
Alta
Alta Board
Weather Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa Week Ending April 18 1916
Weather and crop conditions report for Des Moines Iowa describing mild warmth above normal, scattered light rain, good ground work in northern counties, spring wheat seeding progress, corn plowing in southern districts, potatoes planted, fruit buds dormant then advancing, spray plans for apple trees, and forecast for continued tree fruit spraying.
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Iowa
Easter Program at Congregational Church Notes
The Congregational Church announces an Easter program by the Sunday school next Sunday at 10:30 with a brief Sunday school session at 11:46. At 8:00 p.m. the pastor will deliver a sermon on Immortality Because I Live Ye Shall Live Also. The message emphasizes comfort through immortality and the return to loved ones, calling Easter the Golden day for those who grieve.
Ten Year Old Daughter Born In Afton Township
Afton township records announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Phalen on Sunday April 15 Dr Hobbs plans to move from Storm Lake and occupy rooms over C R Kleeberger store Diamond Center may soon have a new shop Frank Minor plans to stock goods there A N Sheldon reelected weighmaster at a city council meeting Hanover Lutheran church to install a pipe organ Cherokee State bank president J C Hall dies aged 55 Helmuth Zorn dies aged ? Henry Plagman dies suddenly at 34 in Buena Vista county leaves wife three children and extended family
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James Phalen
Afton Township
Dr. Hobbs
Storm Lake
C. R. Kleeberger
Hanover
Henry Plagman
Brooke Township
Buena Vista County
L P Nelson's Restaurant Takes Orders for Brick Ice Cream
Patrons may leave orders for brick ice cream or ice cream sherbet at L. P. Nelson's restaurant with staff ready to take the requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Nelson’s
Methodists Plan Major Improvements to Church Property
At a recent meeting church officials arranged extensive improvements for the property. Exterior work includes two coats of paint and general repairs while interior work features a steel art ceiling, wall papering, varnished woodwork, and other repairs to enhance appearance.
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Methodist Church
I Want Ad: The Sentinel Public Notice Request
A reader requests a classified ad for disposing premises items. The message mentions selling band furniture farming tools and other swipment in The Sentinel. The note appears incomplete and unclear but signals a prompt for an ad placement.
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the Sentinel
Cherokee county boy wins state fair essay contest
Floyd Glane of Aurelia earns a free trip to the state fair for the best essay in Cherokee county's state fair contest. Only two entries were submitted. County Superintendent McDonald awarded the prize which covers transportation to the state fair and eight weeks of board and lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Glane
Aurelia
Cherokee County
McDonald
Cherokee Times
Clean Up Week Promoted By Iowa Women’s Clubs In 1916
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs plans a state wide clean up week from April 24 to 29 1916 urging civic pride and fire safety. It highlights dangers from clutter in basements and back rooms and the need to replace slums with healthier conditions. Donations of bulbs or flowers for Pleasant Hill cemetery can be arranged through Mesdames Dieterich Fraser or Parrott.
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Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Mesdames
J. Dieterich
A. Fraser
M. Parrott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
Bradford
Eilers
Galva Tribune
Walter Christian Otto
Oakdale
Galva
Tribune
Galva Consolidated School
Cedar Rapida
J. F. Leefer & Co
County Seat News
Bour
Spence
A. Royer, Jeweler
Oreghino
Hart Ghaftasi & Mars
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Florsheim Shoes
Summit
Lewis’ Clothing Dept
Des Moines
Congregational Church
C. W. Stark
The
Sentinel
Diamond Center
Frank Minor
A. N. Sheldon
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Ole Poulson
Aurelia, Iowa
W. R. Robinson
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