Happenings from Nearby Towns Montage
Storm Lake announces Peterson Motor Co moves to 702 Lake Avenue with Local Manager Lloyd Patterson. Iowa State Fair faces candidacy of Mrs John Edwards of Storm Lake for Champion Farm Woman. LeMars fire at Brunsville Roening Hardware destroys most blocks. Sac City vault robbed of about 500 dollars. Le Mars treasurer office looted. Marcus dividend checks offer 2.24 percent to 700 claimants. Brooke pastor Rev John Hermann retires. Le Mars police report Orange City treasurer loot. Peterson reports gasolene powered train appearance disrupting steam era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Pilot-Tribune
Peterson Motor Company
Geisinger
Lake Avenue
Lloyd Patterson
Sac City
W. A. Cobb
Marcus News
L. F. Parker
Exchange Bank of Marcus
le Mars Sentinel
le Mars
Orange City
Grasshopper menace may be serious next year
Cherokee County farmers face a potential swarm crisis if current hopper numbers grow after a warm winter. County Agent Turner cites billions of eggs and urges immediate control using poison bran mash, spread early, with instructions already sent to 15 to 20 farmers and discussed at a Mandan conference with Iowa State College officials.
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Cherokee County
CG. G. Turner
Turner
Mondamin
Iowa State College
Western Iowa
Three Swedish-Born Workers Prep Return Home
Three young men employed nearby plan to leave for Sweden. Ole Olson has worked for Hugo Nelson, John Swanson for Gust Peterson, and Ed Swanson for Roy Ohlson.
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Sweden
Ole Olson
Hugo Nelson
John Swanson
Gust Peterson
Ed Swanson
Roy Ohlson
Plagman Chicks and Turkeys Attract Notice
Ralph Plagman and his wife Florence near Peterson are expanding flocks with 5,000 chickens and 850 turkeys aided by Fred and Bertha. The operation uses electric lights and burglar alarms, with a sensational writeup costing just one turkey at Thanksgiving.
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Peterson
Ralph Plagman
Florence
Gunnerson
Alta
Plagman
Ralph
Fred
Bertha
Dairymen Support Tuberculin Testing at Cherokee Hospital
Prominent Cherokee dairymen led by K. D. Hatch approve tuberculin testing at Cherokee State hospital per report to Harry J. Boyts Sioux City livestock commissioner Mrs Fred W Johansen and daughters leave for Clarinda Iowa where he will head city schools including junior college Three Holstein brothers fined ten dollars for fishing without license in Little Sioux river arrest by deputy game warden Four heirs to Peter Gylberg Meriden recluse who died last year in apparent poverty with several thousand dollars on his person.
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K. D. Hatch
Cherokee State Hospital
Harry J. Boyts
Sioux City
Fred W. Johansen
Clarinda
Iowa
Johansen
Holstein
John Scott
Little Sioux River
Joan Holst, Jr
Denison
Peter Gylberg
Meriden
Farmers to Inspect Weed Demonstration in Cherokee County
Cherokee county farmers will tour the State Weed Eradication Experimental plots at Hawarden on August 12. At Hawarden station Dr A L Bakke of Iowa State College Botany Dept oversees trials exploring cultivation methods chemical weed killers smother crops and combinations to eradicate Creeping Jennie Canada Thistle Leafy Spurge and other troublesome weeds.
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Farm Bureau Exchange
Cherokee County
Hawarden
Autogiro to Fly at Iowa State Fair
Iowa's first public Autogiro exhibitions will occur at the State Fair from August 26 to September 4. A $15,000 craft will perform daily feats including near vertical takeoffs and hovering, with close inspection offered to attendees during the fair.
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Iowa State Fair
Iowa
Hardware Saturday Special 12-Quart Pails 19 Cents
Mummert Hardware Co advertises a Saturday sale offering 12-quart pails for 19 cents each. The notice emphasizes a limited time offer and references the store name for shoppers.
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Mummert Hardware Co
Intention to Wed in Estherville and Storm Lake Couple
Storm Lake Register reports Viggo P Peterson 24 of Estherville and Ella Buddenhagen 22 of Storm Lake filed for a marriage license in Estherville. Peterson coached in Albert City and will teach in Lake City next year. Buddenhagen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Buddenhagen, taught in Lake City last year. Both graduates of Buena Vista College. Wedding location unknown.
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Storm Lake Register
Viggo P. Peterson
Estherville
Ella Buddenhagen
Storm Lake
Surulay
Des Moines Register
Peterson
Albert City
Lake City
Buddenhagen
Charles Buddenhagen
Buena Vista College
Farm Bureau Plans Annual Cherokee County Tour to Iowa State College
Plans are being completed for the Cherokee county farmers and wives tour to Iowa State College. Sponsored by the county Farm Bureau, the event invites all interested farmers. The tour, held September 13 and 14, aims to see the college and learn how research workers address farming problems.
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Farm Bureau Exchange
Cherokee County
Iowa State College
C. G. Turner
County Farm Bureau
Town State College
Alta News Items Preview Big Advertiser Edition
The Advertiser plans Thursday publication of its annual fair edition with a total circulation of 4500 copies. Henry Johnston reports crop damage from grasshoppers threatening alfalfa, saved by cutting. Mrs Don Preble’s funeral set for Thursday from the Brecher home and First Presbyterian church. Bank receivership shows $21 812.59 cash on hand with at least five percent expected to creditors.
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Advertiser
Henry Johnston
Hayes Township
Johnston
Don Preble
California
Fred Brecher
Brecher
South Main
First Presbyterian Church
P. S. Nestander
C. F. Peterson
Ames Poulson
West
First National Bank of
Alta
Alta Bank
D. D. Bourne
Cherokee
Many Poultry Flocks Culled by Farm Bureau Service
More than 7,000 chickens owned by 60 farmers have been culled by a Cherokee County Farm Bureau culler since the project began in July. The farmers say culling improves efficiency in low price periods and the service will continue through the season.
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Farm Bureau Exchange
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Rest room contract bid for city park facilities
The town council advertises for bids to build a 10 by 16 foot rest room at the city park. It will have two compartments with toilets, running water, and sewer connections at the southwest corner, designed for a pleasing appearance.
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City Park
Buena Vista College names Henry Olson new business manager
The Buena Vista College board elected Henry Olson former Greenfield superintendent as president and business manager. A balanced budget and higher enrollment are planned with a strong faculty and low costs for students, beginning August 1 pending board approval.
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Buena Vista College
Henry Olson
Greenfield
Town
Jones
Olson
Alfred Nielsen
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Christian Education
Callere
Quimby Legion Post to entertain Cherokee county group
The Quimby Legion Post and unit will host the Cherokee county organization on Friday evening August 14. The Auxiliary will nominate officers for the new year. A good program is planned and lunch will be served by the unit.
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Quimby Legion
Cherokee County
Obituary for Mrs. P. T. Young Cora Chadd
Cora Chadd Young born August 14 1874 in Appanoose County Iowa died July 27 1981 at her Cherokee County Iowa home at 56 1 months 18 days after three years illness. Survived by Palas T Young husband six children Clyde Claude Mona Hendrix Elbert Faye Pettengill and Helen all of whom with the husband. Brothers and sisters Towney Hickman Sam Trowbridge Dugan Looney Ed Chadd Lie Chadd and Samm Chadd. Member of Christian Church Washburn Missouri since before marriage. Funeral at home in Afton township July 29 with burial in Afton cemetery.
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Cora Chadd
Appanoose County
Iowa
Cherokee County
Palas T. Young
Cassville
Missouri
Clyde
Danbury
Claude
Cherokee
Mona Hendrix
Natural Dam
Arkansas
Elbert
Faye Pettengill
Iown
Helen
Towney Hickman
Sam Trowbridge
Dugan Looney
Ed Chadd
John Chadd
Washburn
Lie Chadd
Pittsburg
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago P A Johnson of this community died from head injuries after a fork tine pierced his scalp at Linn Grove. Grants highway markers were placed along the road. Aurelia chautauqua closed Wednesday night. A small annual deficit was covered by past balances, guarantors avoided payment.
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P. A. Johnson
Linn Grove
Grant Highway
Pageant of Pottery Highlights Cherokee County 4-H Exhibit
Cherokee County Farm Bureau will send home project work to the Iowa state fair August 26 to September 4. The exhibit includes posters features and articles plus the demonstration A Pageant of Pottery by Diamond Silver Pitcher and Pilot townships.
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Farm Bureau Exchange
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Diamond
Silver
Pitcher
Pilot
Bids Sought for Park Rest Room Sewer Work in Aurelia
The Town of Aurelia invites sealed bids until August 13 for building a park restroom and for sewer and plumbing work. Plans and specifications are available at the clerk's office. Lars P. Nelson, Town Clerk.
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Aurelia
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John Hermann
St. John's
Brooke
Chicago
St. John’s
Northwestern
Aurelia Hardware Co
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Molly
M D LE Cocq
Farge I
County Seat News
State College
Country Club
Nelson Restaurant
P.T. Young
Sentinel
Charles Meinking
Sheldon
Geosolpindy
Win. Mumimert
Kikton
Lars P. Nelson
First National Bank
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