Live Stock Show and Farmers Picnic at Aurelia August 29-30
Plans for a two day celebration in Aurelia August 29 and 30 include a F F A livestock show on Friday, rides and concessions by United Veterans Shows, open air dances, street sports, and two afternoon ball games. Local committees organize events with generous community support and a Grand Junction judge for livestock, plus sale of baby beeves and market hogs on Saturday.
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Aurelia
United Veterans
A. A. Rapp
Verner Johnson
Selene Lighter
Supt
Lloyd C. Godfrey
L. H. Daniels
H. H. Deyloff
Chester G. Sjoberg
R. M. Flory
Warren D. Raney
Sentinel
Afton 4-H Girls Meet at Betty Brewster Home
Mrs Otto Kowalke held the Afton 4-H health exam and meeting July 31 at Betty Brewster’s home. Twenty one girls two leaders and three visitors attended. Jeanne Mummert led the business session. Betty Melton spoke on posture and Betty Brewster on citizenship. Projects included game and bulletin boards, a picnic box, silverware cleaning methods, Elk Antlers Club report, and a lunch hosted by the hostess and her mother.
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Otto Kowalke
Afton
Betty Brewster
Jeanne Mummert
Betty Melton
Betty
Darlene Kolpin
Virginia Odle
Lee Ann Anderson
Alice Haight
Elk Antlers Club
Buena Vista County
Carolyn Kolpin
Country Ramblers 4 H Club Holds All Day Meeting
Country Ramblers 4 H Club held an all day meeting Tuesday at Mrs. Herbert Langwins home with ten members and one leader. They planned Achievement day for August 23 at Cherokee and enjoyed a midday lunch before an afternoon trip to Spring Lake at Cherokee for swimming and pictures. The next meeting will be August 19 at Patty Clark's home.
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Country Ramblers
4-H Club
Country Ramblers 4-H Club
Herbert Langwin
Cherokee
Corrington Farms Sale Brings $66 400 In Cherokee County
The Henry Corrington estate heirs sold two farms at auction in Cherokee County on August 4. The 240 acre unit east and south of Cherokee went to Tom Carrington for 48 720, $203 per acre. The 80 acre parcel east and south of Cherokee sold for 17 680 at 221 per acre to O S Nelson Aurelia. Auctioneers John McIntosh Ida Grove and Neal Murphy Peterson reported a large crowd and strong sale.
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Cherokee Courier
Cherokee County
Henry Corrington
Cherokee
Tom Carrington
Kenneth Nelson
O. S. Nelson
Aurelia
John McIntosh
Ida Grove
Neal Murphy
Peterson
Diamond Pioneer Lady Buried in Cherokee
Funeral services for Mrs. Selma Peterson 81 of Cherokee were held at Boothby Funeral Home with burial in Diamond cemetery. An early resident of Diamond township she moved to Cherokee and is survived by daughter Helga Peterson, brothers Walfried and August Isakson and sister Mrs. C. O. Lantz.
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Selma Peterson
Cherokee
Boothby Funeral Home
Diamond Cemetery
Peterson
Diamond Township
SAN Aa Uetdlaxan Heberehpmatt
West Cherry Street
Helga Peterson
Walfried Isakson
August Isakson
Rush City
Minn
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
The Mummert family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of their husband, father, and brother. Gratitude extended for flowers, singers, and kindness. a pledge that their generosity will not be forgotten. Signed by Mrs John Mummert and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Mummert
Bonnie
Donna
Maude Sweet
George Mummert
Doan Mummert
Aurelia Man Succeeds Charles Perry In Farm Bureau Job
Charles Perry resigns as Cherokee County Farm Bureau organization director after a record year of growth to become full time insurance agent for Iowa Life Insurance and Iowa Farm Mutual. Claude de St Paer of Aurelia will replace him as county fieldman under a new Iowa Farm Bureau plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perry
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Iowa Life Insurance Company
Iowa Farm Mutual Insurance Company
Perry
George Zwick
East Main Street
Cherokee
Claude de St. Paer
Aurelia
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
St. Paul
Larrabee
Cherokee Junior College
St. Pael
Farm Bureau
Cherokee County
Mrs Jeanne Ruby Injured In Highway 75 Accident Near LeMars
Mrs Jeanne Ruby along with her daughter Jerilyn and sister Betty Anderson were in a collision Monday night on Highway 75 five miles north of LeMars. A semi trailer struck the parked Missouri Valley car and then Mrs Ruby’s car, pinning her under a wheel. Betty and Jerilyn were injured. Mrs Ruby and Mr Fox were treated at Sacred Heart hospital LeMars. Betty and Jerilyn remained at the hospital overnight before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Ruby
Sacred Heart Hospital
LeMars
Sioux Center
Legion Auxiliary Meets In Legion Hall Tuesday Afternoon
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered in the Legion Hall on Tuesday afternoon August 5. After the opening ritual led by president Mrs. Russell Allen, Mrs. Nels Carlson and Mrs. Ray Howell were installed as chaplain and first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Russell Allen
Nels Carlson
Ray Howell
Ralph Mongan
C. C. Waddell
Clifford Ohlson
National Legion Auxiliary
Elsie Nelson
Albert Stutz
Albert Libke
Ella Stief
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago and More
A retrospective column recalls events from 10 to 40 years ago in Aurelia and Cherokee. Tragic death of Thomas Will at 18 from a tractor plow incident. Betty Coombs named Cherokee county’s healthiest 4-H girl. residents travel to California. local contracts for paving and culverts. Ernest Bjorklund assumes Farm Bureau station duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Will
A. C. Will
Betty Coombs
Clifford Coombs
Cherokee County
Aurelia
Auto
California
Frank Dubes
Maxine
Frances
Los Angeles
Merlin Shank
Dale Clover
Arthur Johnson
No. 5
Cherokee
Alta
Storm Lake
Ernest Bjorklund
Farm Bureau
Kannenberg
Diamond Township
Misseau Nori Lewis
Gore Whiting
Spencer
Floyd
C. H. Young
Henry Johnson
Oron K. Parrott
Sibley
Legion State Convention at Sioux City Aug 10–18
Iowa Legionnaires gather in Sioux City for the 29th annual convention from August 10 to 18 with a five day program. Events include a memorial service led by Ray Murphy and a bowling tournament, horseshoe pitching, golf, and a parade. State Commander Jesse Halden will preside over sessions at the Orpheum Theater.
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Sioux City
Monahan Post
Iowa American Legionaires
Iowa
Ray Murphy
New York
Orpheum
Jesse Halden
Martin Hotel
Sioux City Country Club
Sprecher
Iowa Department
Sentinel Offers Sioux City Subscriptions via Inquiry
The Sentinel serves as authorized agent for Sioux City papers and invites readers to initiate or renew subscriptions through inquires and mail requests.
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the Sentinel
Sioux City
A. A. Dingman Retires After 31 Years as Aurelia Postmaster
A. A. Dingman retires as Aurelia postmaster after 31 years in office effective July 31. He transfers duties to acting postmaster M. C. Paulson with clerk Lyle Waddell sworn in. Dingman reflects on long service and near 70th birthday retirement under postal rules.
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A. A. Dingman
Aurelia
M. C. Paulson
John Sharks
Sioux City
Lyle Waddell
Dingman
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Roosevelt
Truman
Post Office Department
Haight Enters Auctioneering Field in Spring Township
Wm Haight of Spring township announces in The Sentinel his move into auctioneering. He formerly farmed 28 years in Diamond township and on the Henry Braasch farm in Spring township. Trained 1908 1909 under Col Garry M Jones and Col J West Jones he plans farm sales land appraisals and estate settlements with an experienced assistant.
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Wm. Haight
Spring Township
The
Sentinel
Mr. Haight
Diamond Township
Henry Braasch
Garry M. Jones
Col
J. West Jones
America
Marketing Hogs Sooner Will Save Mature Corn
Iowa State College animal husbandry expert Damon Catron urges lighter hog marketing to conserve corn. Pigs over 242 pounds consume more feed per 100 pounds gained. keep hogs below 250 pounds to save feed for spring and summer. Do not keep diseased or parasite-infected pigs. worm as needed and control mange. Maintain equipment, fix leaky feeders, provide water and shade for economical gains.
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Damon Catron
Iowa State College Animal Husbandry Department
Territory transfer notice at Alta Iowa DeKalb Assn
The territory formerly served by W A Allen has been taken over by Herman Wrede and Lester Kolpin in Alta Iowa for the DeKalb Agricultural Association. Charles A Allen is district manager.
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W. A. Allen
Herman Wrede
Lester Kolpin
Alta
Iowa
DeKalb Agricultural Assn
Charles A. Allen
Dist. Mgr
Madonna Lily Transplanting Time Advised
Larry Grove of Iowa State College urges August planting or transplanting Madonna lilies for best fall growth and winter hardening. Plant them about two inches deep in clumps of six to eight, near delphiniums for garden harmony.
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Larry Grove
Iowa State College Horticulturist
Grove
New Resident Pastor For Congs Church
Rev Glade Sietsema of Canistota S D receives unanimous vote to become pastor at Aurelia Congregational Church after meeting July 18 27 and arrangements for fall move finalizing. He and his wife with two children are Dickinson county natives and leave an eight year Canistota pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Sietsema
Canistota
S. D
R. J. Montgomery
Grinnell
Aurelia Church
Sidsema
Sietsema
Dickinson County
Federated Church, Congregational
Methodist
Milford
Lillies Beauty Parlor Changes Hands This Month
Miss Joyce Jensen of Spencer and Miss Jane Womack of Garwin take over Lillie's Beauty Parlor from Mrs Lillie Grapen on August first. They are Iowa School of Beauty Culture graduates with prior operator experience. Mrs Grapenthen has run the Aurelia parlor for 23 years.
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Joyce Jensen
Jane Womack
Lillie
Lillie Grapen
Miss Jensen
Spencer
Miss Womack
Garwin
Iowa School of Beauty Culture
Des Moines
Grapenthen
Aurelia
Trinity Lutheran Church Alta Iowa Services 10 A M
Church activities announced with morning worship at 10 a m and Bible classes for all at 10 a m. Pastor C Philip Holmberg will be home to take charge.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Alta, Iowa
C. Philip Holmberg
Last Rites For John Mummert Held In Aurelia
Funeral services for John Mummert 51 were held Monday with prayers at Wharton Funeral Home and at the Congregational church. Grashof Manus Legion carried out military rites at the grave. Survived by Lola and three daughters Bonnie Donna Geradine. two brothers, a sister, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mummert
Wharton Funeral
Congregational Church
R. K. Schwab
Grashof-McManus Legion
John Quincy
Jonas
Susan Mummert
Aurelia
Veteran’s Hospital
Des Moines
Aurelia High School
Lola Stutz
Camp Dodge
Hans Clausen
Geo. Harsely
S. “Karpak
Sioux” City
George Mummert
Dean Mummert
Clarence Cave
Wm. Mummert
Frank Sanborn
Cherokee
C. T. Simmers
Spencer
Joan Jordan
H. D. Stenseth
Storm Lake
Methodist Church to Pause Services for Vacation
Pastor Ernest Stanworth will be away on vacation causing no services for two Sundays. Church services and Sunday school will resume on Sunday August 24.
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Methodist Church
Ernest Stanworth
Congregational Church Postpones Next Sunday Services
The Congregational Church will hold no preaching service or Sunday school on August 10. Regular services resume on August 17, with normal schedules likely restored after the hiatus.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corrington Farms
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal
Depoart
Insurance Corporation
Aurelia Man
Tornado Insurance
Harry H. Lockin
Legion Auxiliary
G. C. Wilhelm
M. Mummert
A. BE. Bundy
W. D. Rice
Legion State
Madonna
Cong’s Church
Lillie’s Beauty Parlor
Fire Insurance
Farmers National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Aurelia, Iowa
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