Happenings of Nearby Towns Galva Tribune News
William J. Young was seriously injured Wednesday when kicked in the stomach by a horse. Dr M W Grubb of Galva found his bowel ruptured and an operation was necessary.
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Galva Tribune
William J. Young
M. W. Grubb
Galva
Peterson Patriot
Brooke Consolidated School
Peterson
Irma Palmer
Charles City
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Wumboldt
E. W. Sproule
East Bridge
Gus
Wednesday Night Free Shows Start Early in Aurelia
Free ticket shows in Aurelia move to 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM starts to accommodate larger crowds. First two shows attract full standing room and many turned away with over four hundred attendees nightly. Sponsored by Aurelia business men, one ticket with each $1 purchase of merchandise. Watch subscription dates.
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Aurelia
Cherokee County to vote on $1,300,000 road bond issue
Cherokee County will hold a special election Tuesday May 24 to decide if the county should issue 1.3 million dollars in bonds to pave about 65 miles of primary roads including highways 81 5 21 and the spur from 6 into Marcus. The American Legion backed the drive with about 1000 names on a petition and says paving would create 130 to 150 jobs.
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Cherokee County
Board of Supervisors
County American Legion
County Board of Supervisors
Legion
Marcus
No. 21
Meriden
Clean-Up Notice for Streets and Alleys By May 1
Street and Alley Committee warns all streets and alleys must be cleared of rubbish and garbage by May 1. If not completed, the town will perform the cleanup and bill adjoining property owners for the costs. Read out for sale column this week.
Aurelia S Big Fire 49 Years Ago
Forty nine years ago last Friday a massive blaze devastated Aurelia s business district. The east and west blocks from the Guarantee Oil Co. to the Farmers National bank vanished in flames. Rebuilding followed with brick replacing most frame structures, led by Henry Bischel on the rebuilt lot now Aurelia Hardware Co.
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Aurelia
Guarantee Oil Co
Farmers National Bank
E. Wall
Daniels
John Barsted
Mr. Jones
Henry Bischel
Joe
Bill Harker
George Wharton
C. E. Yocum
Jim Miller
Amos Dice
Frisbie Hardware and Generi
Enright Drug Store
Ort Groff
Dr. Bates
Marsh
Mr. Tomkins
Sam St. Johns
Aurelia Hardware Co
Armenian Speaker At Congregational Church Friday Night
Mr J Dyer an Armenian former slave to the Turks speaks Friday at 8 00 pm on Armenia and her Christ in Martyrs He recounts his rescue by Christian missionaries and citizenship story The program includes gospel songs in Armenian and Turkish costumes a Mohammedan Armenian wedding ceremony demonstration and his slave experiences An offering will support him Everyone is invited to attend
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J. Dyer
Congregational Church
Armenia
Dyer
Christian Missionaries of the
Near East
United States
Dyed
Aurelia Community Club to Meet Friday Evening
The Aurelia Community Club holds its regular monthly meeting at the club rooms on Friday evening April 29 at 8 00. A luncheon and smoker follow the business session and social time. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend or family to maintain interest and ensure a successful meeting.
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Aurelia Community Club
Wright County approves $1.4 million road bonds
Clarion Iowa voters pass a bond issue 4284 to 2297 to pave 64 miles of Wright county primary roads. The margin reaches 65 percent in favor, six points above the required threshold to issue the bonds.
Grasshopper Outbreak Forecast Prompts Iowa Action
Ames Iowa April 25 Hoppers are nearing hatch in fields says Dr C J Drake state entomologist over 90 percent of eggs expected to develop Farmers should target egg beds in grassy areas along fences and pastures before widespread feeding Poisoning with bran bait could kill up to 1 500 000 hoppers Weather may curb outbreaks but control is urged A grasshopper control committee led by M G Thornburg will coordinate efforts Congress requests for federal aid to begin work before damage increases
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Ames
Iowa
C.J. Drake
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Dr. Drake
M. G. Thornburg
R. K. Bliss
Thornburg
Congress
Cherokee man announces candidacy for county attorney
Oscar E. Johnson of Cherokee announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney at the June 6 primary. Born in Amherst township he completed law training at the University of Nebraska and has practiced in Cherokee with Molyneux Maher Meloy. He is highly regarded by supporters and peers.
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Oscar E. Johnson
Cherokee
Mr. Johnson
Cherokee County
Amherst Township
University of Nebraska
Molyneux, Maher & Meloy
Cherokee County Starts 15000 Pounds Flour Distribution
The Cherokee Times reports 15000 pounds of flour from the Grain Stabilization corporation began distribution in Cherokee county last Tuesday. Red Cross and Associated Charities handle details. Applications for flour go through Red Cross chairmen, county supervisors, or Cherokee Chamber of Commerce. The flour is for relief and not for sale.
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Cherokee Times
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Cherokee County
Red Cross and Associated Charities
Red Cross
Board of Supervisors
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
Aurelia Firemen Host Dual Dances May 12
The Aurelia fire department schedules two dances on May 12 in community settings with tickets valid for both events. Proceeds fund new firefighting equipment as the volunteers’ service is celebrated. Citizens urged to buy tickets to support equipment needs.
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Aureliaire
Odd Fellows Hall
Aurelia c
Aurelia
Democratic Party Places County Ticket in Field
The Democratic Party of Jaerokee county filed nomination papers for county offices on Wednesday. Candidates include Representative William H. Smith Rock township Sheriff Arthur N. Tilton Cherokee County Attorney James D. F. Smith Cherokee Coroner Dr. C. F. Quinn Cherokee Clerk of Courts William Drummond Cherokee Auditor Ben Delaney Marcus Trevstrei Frank Muiyner Pilot township. No Recorder filing yet though Russell Smith, a wounded World War II veteran, may enter.
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Democratic Party
Jaerokee County
William H. Smith
Rock Township
Arthur N. Tilton
James D. F. Smith
C. F. Quinn
William Drummond
Ben Delaney
Marcus
Trevstrei
Frank Muiyner
Pilot Township
Russell Smith
Three Aurelia Teachers Return Unsigned Contracts
Only three of the present Aurelia teachers returned unsigned contracts after the school board tendered them following the re election of all staff. The unsigned returnees are Ruth Walters senior high principal Ramon a Murray junior high principal and Lola Newman primary.
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Aurelia
Ruth Walters
Ramona Murray
Lola Newman
Military funeral held for Sergi Everett G McManus
Ten years ago a military funeral was held at Cherokee Sunday for Sergi Everett G McManus. The body arrived from overseas. Local residents noted home improvements and community events including a gun club preparation and upcoming sail event as scattered town life details appeared in the era’s notes.
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Sergi
Everett G. McManus
Mary Lansen
Avends
ruddsHork
W. AL Kincuel
Noua
Illinois Central Trains Arrive on New Schedule
The Illinois Central issues changes to train times and mail dispatches. The local eastbound departure now arrives at 9:10, the local westbound arrival shifts to 2:28, and the morning and evening flier times are adjusted to 6:25 and 7:17 respectively, affecting mail but not passenger traffic.
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Illinois Central
Ilinois Central
Selo
Nelson seeks second term as State Representative
Pilot township man N. M. Nelson filed for reelection to the State House, announcing his candidacy for a second term to serve through the next session. Voters in the June primaries will decide if he remains in office, with Nelson citing his prior record and county service.
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N. M. Nelson
Pilot Township
Nelson
Cherokee County
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