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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
5
A roundup from Marcus Storm Lake Buena Vista Sutherland Sioux Rapids Peterson Merril D. Smith Merril D. Smith Edmund F. Carmody and Galva: public works, school openings, bank dividends, traffic arrests, paving bids, and street improvements across several Iowa communities with dates, figures, and local officials.
The Alta schools will open Monday August 30 with a full day session. The faculty totals twenty members. The August honor roll at the creamery lists seventy patrons led by Carney Bros. of Storm Lake with $124.78.
Word reached Aurelia of Lou Pingel's sudden heart attack death at his Peterson home Tuesday morning. He was about 71, previously ran an Aurelia hardware business, owned a greenhouse, and later moved to Peterson. Survived by widow and son Edward of Peterson. Funeral Friday at Lutheran church in Afton. Burial in church cemetery. Reverend Braunschweig presiding.
Aurelia hosted a two day farmers picnic with sunny weather and big nightly crowds. A Monday street parade, free rides, and pavement dances drew locals and visitors, while performances by the Aurelia high school band Storm Lake bands and the Three Sisters entertained attendees.
Henry F Buddenhagen living north of Aurelia won first prize in Irwin C Kroll s corn contest at the farmers picnic His prize stalk stood 12 feet 2 inches Ernest Tuttle living north of Aurelia took second with 11 feet 10 inches Herman Caboth northeast of Aurelia was third at 11 feet 2 inch Everett Radle southwest of town fell just outside money with 11 feet 2 inches Caboth also showed a second stalk 11 feet 1 inch while Ronald Stieneke had 11 feet 3 inches in a crowded exhibit of 21 stalks
Cherokee County 4-H Girls Achievement Day awarded top winners who will represent the county at the state fair. Demonstrations included Attractive Aprons by Marie Anderson and Nellie Mongan. other top teams came from Rock-Sheridan and Spring townships. Seventy-one members registered. Spring led with fifteen attendees.
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune reports heavy rains and mud hindered the Buena Vista county fair for the second year in a row. Crowds faded after Storm Lake Day, but the show continued with all acts except races. A sudden evening storm soaked the grounds, dropping 2.67 inches in a short span.
Monday and Tuesday September 8 and 9 mark the Pilot Rock plowing match and Cherokee county livestock and agricultural show. The county wide event will be held on state hospital land adjoining Cherokee city on the northwest with plowing champions, pulling contests, kittenball and other entertainments.
The Iowa Highway Commission announces it will receive bids on August 31 for No. 6 paving and bridge work in Buena Vista County. Two projects: 7.4 miles from Newell to connect with No. 71 southwest of Storm Lake and 5.45 miles from Newell to the Pocahontas line. Bridge and culvert work includes 87 culverts.
The Lockin Agency markets a broad range of insurance products and related services. Contact details and specific policy options are available at their office.
A new frame horsebarn is being erected at the Cherokee Livestock Auction plant replacing the one demolished in last Wednesday night’s storm. George exhibits a 12 foot corn stalk winning $2.50 at the Mary Hill picnic near Visitation school and church. District No. 1 health unit moves from Cherokee to Le Mars, offices at the state hospital to follow. Dorothy Mortensen wins senior 4 H Achievement Day style show at the Methodist church. Senator Gillette comments on Roosevelt third term prospects upon returning from congressional adjournment.
George Lamm, a local ardent New York Yankee fan, received a baseball through the mail this week. The ball is autographed by Lou Gehrig, Manager Joe McCarthy, and 19 other Yankee players, totaling 21 signatures. A letter Lamm sent about his Yankee loyalty helped prompt the gesture.
Storm Lake municipal band members hosted a picnic supper after a Monday evening concert at the town park. The band has for years given concurrent concerts in Aurelia and other nearby towns, with Aurelia business men providing ice cream for attendees.
Ten years ago Nina Conley resigned from Cherokee to join Storm Lake. Dorothy Tye married Karl M. LeCompte, Cortdon editor, in a notable ceremony. Road work east of Cherokee was completed. Twenty years ago Floyd Clymens graduated in pharmacy from Valparaiso College. Aurelia men joined the third regiment bound for France, with listed ranks and names. Julius Jordan bought the Striker residence for remodel. Thirty years ago Professor Handley and family arrived from La Molle Iowa. Mrs. Fred Kolpin died in Afton township. Henry Swanson purchased a Kingsbury county farm planning relocation.
Hog cholera, the top swine disease, caused about 15 million dollars in losses across 46 communities last week per the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association. Dr. K W Stouder of Iowa State College urges immediate vaccination as the cheapest protection for hog feeders facing high hog prices and the season’s risk. He advises vigilant monitoring and prompt vaccination to prevent outbreaks.
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