Happenings of Nearby Towns
The Washta Journal notes Illinois Central depot agents and Anthon businessmen met to discuss ensuring continued freight and passenger service on the branch. Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune reports three state fish and game experts began a study to plan a hatchery at Little Lake and address pollution and species suitability. LeMars Sentinel covers Judge C C Bradley sentencing Dave Homer Clark in the Westfield wreck case. Peterson Patriot reports Iowa Highway Commission will grade and bridge Highway 18, complete paving on Highway 71 south of Spencer, and pave Highway 10 to Powell's corner this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washta Journal
Illinois Central System
Anthon
Anthen
Storm Lake
LeMars Sentinel
C. C. Bradley
Homer Clark
South Howard Street
Sioux City
Herman Snook
Rock Valley
Westfield
Plymouth County
Peterson Patriot
Spencer
Dickens
Peterson
Spring 4-H Demonstration Team to State Fair
Hesper Libolt and Letha Davis of Spring township 4-H club will represent Cherokee county at the Iowa state fair. They were chosen by state 4-H leader Mrs. Josephine Arnquist Bakke as the winning team at Achievement day in the Methodist church. They will demonstrate canning chicken and improvements noted by the judge. The event drew 300 women and girls to an all day demonstrations program and 850 jars of canned food were displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Hesper Libolt
Letha Davis
Spring Township
Cherokee County
Joephine Arnquist Bakke
Methodist Church
E. Q. Bierbaum
Mary Hill
Liberty Township
Afton Township
South Grand Meadow Club
Alta News Items From Alta Advertiser
Supt and Mrs Leonard Peterson left for Johnston Iowa where he will serve as school superintendent for the coming year. Monroe Cox will open a barber shop and beauty parlor in Alta Saturday. Highview Consolidated school twelve miles north of Alta reports the lowest Buena Vista county tax levy for the year at 12000, a 2000 cut from 1931. Marriages of Esther Carlson to Arnold Widener of Sioux City and Nellie Anderson to Ed Nystedt of Sioux City were solemnized at Elk Point South Dakota on July 28 and July 23 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Peterson
Johnston
Iowa
Peterson
Monroe Cox
Alta
Lawrence Building
Advertiser
Highview Consolidated School
Buena Vista County
Ed Anderson
Esther Carlson
Frank Carlson
Arnold Widenfeller
Sioux City
Elk Point
South Dakota
Nellie Anderson
Ellen Steele
Ed. Nystedt
Buena Vista County Fair at Alta Next Week
The forty sixth Buena Vista county fair at Alta opens Wednesday next week for three days August 17 18 and 19. Reduced admission prices and season ticket offers highlight one of the best fairs in years with six racing events seven platform attractions Alta Municipal Band concerts culminating in a bi centennial Washington fireworks program. About 100 pacers and trotters expected for 2000 in cash purses with a big night show and firework hour and a Four-H club show anticipated to climax Buena Vista county fair. County Agent Gunnerson notes strong Four H activity and expects many baby beeves. Horse cattle and swine departments show strong interest and may exceed past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista County
Alta
Washington
Alta Band
Gunnerson
Orange Tree Bears Fruit At Dyslin Farm Home
Mr and Mrs L H Dyslin grow an orange tree near Aurelia that bears fruit It has eight ripe oranges three smaller ones and blossoms on it The 84 year old tree has borne fruit for 25 years Roots sit in a galvanize bushel basket to move indoors in winter It stands by a lily pool and is trimmed to five feet high three and a half feet wide for housing in cold months A ripe orange and branches were left at the office for viewing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Dyslin
Aurelia
L P Nelson Honored By Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
L P Nelson of this place was elected as a grand lodge trustee at the Knights of Pythias grand lodge meeting in Des Moines last week. The award recognizes his years of active Knights work across the state. Nelson attended the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Nelson
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Nelson
County Seat News From Cherokee Papers
Herbert Linberg was released after county officials questioned him about Washta robberies. The board diverted 26000 from the general fund to cover a 14000 overdraft in the poor fund. Mayor A Lawrey Jr warned arrest for headlight and taillight violations. Guy M Gillette to address a Woodbury rally sponsored by Roosevelt and Garner club. A six day kittenball tournament begins August 16 with seven outside teams entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Linberg
Washta
County Board of Supervisors
General County Fund
A. Lawrey, Jr
Guy M. Gillette
Leeds
Woodbury County
Roosevelt and Garner Club
Marve Leonard
Cherokee Kittenball League
Town Kitten Ball Team Wins Last Two Games
Aurelia's town kitten ball team wins two straight after tough contests. They beat Battlecreek 11 to 0 with Matzdorff pitching and Grapen and Rapp catching. They then defeated Storm Lake Chevrolet Motor 8 to 2 with Matzdorff and Grienke on the mound. Next home game vs State Hospital Cherokee on Friday. A team from Aurelia will enter the Cherokee tournament starting August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Battlecreek
Roy Matsdorff
Grapen
Rapp
Storm Lake
Chevrolet Motor
Matzdorff
Grienke
State Hospital
Cherokee
Merchants
Public Invited to Hear Junior Band Program
The community is urged to attend a Junior band program at the Community Theatre Friday at 8 PM. Admission is free as 17 students under instructor C B Parkinson perform after six weeks of instruction. Parkinson will lead until school starts, after which students join the high school band led by Gene Barto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Parkinson
LeMars
Parkinson
Gene Barto
Correctionville
Cherokee County Farm Bureau Women to Exhibit at Iowa State Fair
Cherokee county Farm Bureau women plan a leading exhibit at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 24 to September 2. The display shows home furnishing project results and methods, aiming to guide other counties and inspire similar work, with Bureau representatives also appearing on fair programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Buresau
Des Moines
A. R. Corey
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Women’s Department
Dry Bright Liquid Wax Promises Easy Floor Care
A dry bright liquid wax for floors and linoleums claims no rubbing or polishing needed and is advertised as available at the drug store.
178 Silver Foxes at Peterson Alta Advertiser
The Sioux Valley Silver Fox Company at Peterson reports 178 foxes on hand and unusually strong breeding this season with an average of over four pups per litter. The largest litter was six, with plans to market none until after next year. Dr J W Morrison is president, Rev P S Nestander secretary, and Dr James Melnis a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Advertiser
Sioux Valley Silver Fox Company
Peterson
J. W. Morrison
Alta
P. S. Nestander
James Melnis
New York Life Agent Promotes Policy Value in Storm Lake
An agent from New York Life, Rod ney Hill in Storm Lake, urges customers to consider a policy as valuable property and to contact him by phone for next steps. The message emphasizes reliability and security of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rodney Hill
Storm Lake
Gustafsons return to Aurelia home after Luck visit
Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Gustafson came back to Aurelia to settle permanently. Miss Chara Loekin finished a library course in Iowa City and returned. Mrs. J. C. Nelson moved from Minneapolis to live with her husband in the Aurelia residence vacated by Ray Green. The I. C. O. F. county picnic is set for August 5. Grace Lewis and Dana Dawson wed at the Methodist church. The Aurelia Lumber Co began a new modest building on the second lot north of the Congregational church. Mrs. Andrew Johnson and Opal moved to Manson to join John Johnson at the local grocery.
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R. A. Gustafson
Luck
Wisconsin
Chara Loekin
Iowa City
J.C. Nelson
Minneapolis
Nelson
Aurelia
Ray Green
Grace Lewis
Dana Dawson
McLoud
Oklahoma
Aurelia Lumber Co
Andrew Johnson
Opal
Mr. Johnson
Manson
Congregational Church Cites Two Sundays Off
Pastor Edwin Trigg reports there will be no church or Sunday school services on August 7 and August 14. The notice reflects a temporary suspension of regular worship and Sunday school activities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paulson-Finkbine Lhbr. Co
Powell's Corner
Iowa State Highway Commission
Fred White
Leo C. Dailey
Spencer Commercial Club
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Buena Vista CO
L. H. Dyslin Farm
K. OF P. Grand Lodge
Town Kitten Ball
F. E. Pratt
Cherokee County Bureau
STATE
Petrson
Sentinel
First National Bank
Neen
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