Overseas Vote Rules and Wallace Des Moines Speech
The piece explains overseas U S voters can use federal or state ballots in Iowa, with only one counted, and notes counting boards may favor the state ballot. It contrasts Wallace’s measured Des Moines address with earlier Democratic convention rhetoric and his shift within the party after joining Roosevelt's cabinet.
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Iowa
Henry A. Wallace
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
al Smith
Wallace
Roosevelt
Impressive Entrance by Claude Gifford at Boone Dairy
Claude Gifford attempted a parking maneuver at Boone Dairy but shifted to second gear and nearly crashed into the building. Curtis Smith sustained minor injuries while Gifford and the car avoided serious harm. The heavy glass window and foundation were damaged. A classified ad may sell it.
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Claude Gifford
Boone
Gifford
Curtis Smith
Mr. Gilford
Afton Vicinity News Highlights Family Visits and Farewells
Seaman Wilbur Snapp returns on leave with his parents after ten months in the South Pacific as relatives and friends gather for celebrations. A large gathering in Cherokee and Storm Lake areas includes birthday events, farewells for Hazel Parrott and her sister, and various visits across the community with 4H activities, picnics, and showers.
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Wilbur Snapp
Robert Snapp
South Pacific
Hugh Hagen
Storm Lake
Roger Nelson
Corpus Christi
Texas
Robert Gates
Karen
East Afton and Elk Social Notes
Mrs. Win Booth and family members returned from Omaha after visiting friends. Local residents Mrs. Earl Waldo and Mrs. Emma Waldo visited the M Hines home in Aurelia. Mrs. Fred Tigges spent weeks with Emmet Mohor’s family. Supper guests at the M Hines home included W M Booth, John Booth, Flaine, and various Mohor and Tigges family members.
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John Mavis
Omaha
Earl Waldo
Emma Waldo
M. Hines
Aurelia
Fred Tigges
Emmet Mohor
W. M. Booth
John Booth
Flaine
Keith
Hetty Jean
Fred Kolpin
Fire Damage Destroys Waverly Cafe Refrigerator
A Waverly cafe reports severe interior damage to its refrigerator after a mysterious morning blaze. Investigating electricians cannot determine a cause for the burn damage to the machine’s thin steel components.
Demand for good steers and heifers tops market at Sioux City
Demand for good steers yearlings and heifers remains strong through Tuesday with top prices for choice 783 pound heifers at 17.00 and fat steers at 17.60 the highest in 16 years. Cows, bulls, and feeders mostly steady while hogs and feeder pigs also hold firm. Cherokee county shippers report notable lots including Howard Flisher and Tom Hauser with mixed cattle and hogs at top prices.
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Sioux City
Cherokee County Shippers
Howard Flisher
Emil Carlson
Tom Hauser
Art Will
Early Ringling Brothers Circus Formation
The Ringling family began in McGregor Iowa with August Ringling and his three sons. Al and Gus formed the Young Fantastics in 1869 and inspired similar acts after Dan Rice's show. By 1884 the Ringling Brothers Circus was organized marking the start of their long circus career.
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Ringling Brothers
McGregor
Iowa
August Ringling
Gus Ringling
Dan Rice
Paris Pavilion
Ringling
Ringling Brothers Circus
Rev E H Gillet marks 55 years in Gospel ministry
Rev E H Gillet celebrated his 55th year of Gospel ministry at Mt Olive church with a morning sermon summarizing his life’s work. A large crowd attended with special music by Shirley Kahl and Sherwood Ohlson. A World Emergency Fund collection of 259 dollars exceeded the 125 dollar quota. A picnic chicken dinner followed at noon served by Ladies Aid. The 2:30 afternoon service featured Congregational singing, Psalm 103 read by Rev Crawford of Storm Lake, and preaching by Rev J H Robinson, a retired Storm Lake minister and former associate in Gillet’s son Stanley’s ordination. Best wishes for many more years of service were offered to Rev and Mrs Gillet.
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E. H. Gillet
Mt. Olive
Shirley Kahl
Sherwood Ohlson
World Emergency Fund
Ladies Aid
Rev. Gillet
Crawford
Storm Lake
J. H. Robinson
Robinson
Stanley
All Wish
Local Social News Highlights From Cherokee Area
Last week residents visited relatives in Diamond township Lakeland Storm Lake and Holstein. Gatherings included a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Vernon Ohlson and a BYF swimming party in Cherokee. Many neighbors hosted or visited family, with trips to Hastings Island Treasure and local parks noted.
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John Cox
Clifford Bruce
Carl Holmberg
Chicago
Illinois
Anton Hanson
Vernon Ohlson
Leroy Heach
Diamond Township
Dorothy Anne Bengtson
L. C. Bengtson
B.Y.F
Cpl
Carl Emil Johnson
Hastings
Nebraska
Raymond Guell
Larrabee
Ray Kenney
Cherokee
Oscar Smith
Smith
Leslie Gregg
Everett Radle
Dorothy
Jerry Dean
Storm Lake
MO. M
Glen Hanson
Treasure Island
California
Clare
Nina Ohlson
Clarence Ohlson
Carl Kahl
Holstein
George Schafer
Oscar Gustafson
Earl Crippen
Clint McGee
Galva
B. H. Dubes
Fred Hallbauer
Mary Louise
Sioux Valley Hospital
Robert Hamilton
Pipestone
Minnesota
Emma Reckoff
Kingsley
Alfred Simonsen
Ray
Myrna Thomas
Hamilton
Kate Jones
Crippen
Eric Gustafson
Diamond Center social notes and local visits
Community news from Diamond Center lists weekend travels and long visits. Families from Aurelia Holstein Cherokee and Kingsley join local residents for dinners and gatherings. Residents recap patrols, birthday celebrations, and farm work with references to Oakoboji Lake and nearby towns.
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Maple Valley Hatchery
A. H. Vogel
State Capitol
A. B. Lindsay
Don R. Hankens
Larson’s
State Bank
Winfred Moulton
W. A. Liebsch
Aurelia, Iowa
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association of
Cherokee County
Fred Radke
U. H. Lockin
H. H. Lockin
C. H. Kaskey
Reggy Martin
Ida Grove Rendering Co
C. A. Rodine, Jr
Afton
Earlwick
Wilmer Anderson
John Blake
Iva Odor
Chas
McKinley Menefee
George Zwick
E. P. Hill
Sutherland
Joan Mummert
Ervin Loughery
Joliet
Montana
Marvin Whiting
Lanesboro
Art
Laura Whiting
Donald Groff
Henry Everhart
Hazel Parrott
Nerce
Frank Becker
FE. P. Hill
Leone Mummert
Adamson
Oskal
Glenn Loucks
George
United States
Ronald Becker
Children of Good Hope
Loritla Anderson
Gladys Whiting
Vernon Ohls
East Afton & Elk
Mrs. Win. Booth
Acetylene
Arc
Aurelia Iron Works
ROY Collier & Sons
W.G. Whitney
Frances Hahn
Mt. Olive News
T.R
Trace) Porter
Hempstead & DeMaranville Commission Company
Lake Okoboji
Howard Goettsch
Janet
Elmer Magnuson
Herman Caboth
Near Aurelia
Leroy Goettsch
Emma Longwell
A. Simonsen
Reckoff
Akron
B. GC. Buenger
Neale Magnuson
Ill
Keith Ohlson
Great Lakes Training Center
Ivan Wilson
Paul Mummert
Dale Mummert
Margaret Juber
Hannah Allen
Everett Radio
Raymond Gregg
Harry Gregg
Meriden
Rueben Ohlson
Dorothy Gilbert
Paullina
the Sentinel
Diamond Center
Mrs. O. C. Hickey
Arthur Hickey
Arthur Otto
Lone Rock
Ben Otto
Wilbert Otto
Ella Johnson
Walter Radke
Myrtle Olson
South Diamond
Elmer Brune
C. C. Hickey
Edmund Radke
W. F. Hickey
Alta
Ruth Erickson
Frank Erickson
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