Happenings From Neighboring Towns
Storm Lake Register reports Judge A. D. Bailie paralyzed on left side and listed as just fair later. Galva Tribune notes Geo Barfoot appointed C. N. W. Ry agent at Mapleton replacing pensioned Vandervelden. Holstein Advance announces Knuth Shoe Store in Holstein will close after 40 years as F. Knuth the Shoe Man. Marcus News says Harold Wood adds kindergarten at Marcus Public School for next year. Peterson Patriot notes Grover Bell and wife of near Linn Grove welcome baby girl born Friday. birthplace uncertain. Dr. Van Ness reportedly en route. All are said to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Register
A. D. Bailie
Galva Tribune
Geo. Barfoot
Mapleton
Max Vandervelden
Holstein Advance
Knuth Shoe Store
Holstein
F. Knuth
Marcus News
Harold Wood
Marcus Public School
Peterson Patriot
Grover Bell
Linn Grove
Greenville
Federal rules let duck hunters sleep later
Federal regulations permit migratory waterfowl hunting only from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. No live decoys are allowed and the later start lets hunters sleep in. Without a properly signed duck hunting stamp, hunters are advised to stay in bed all day.
County Seat News From Cherokee Papers
A fatal shooting left Vivian Adler 17 dead after mistaking a gun for unloaded. John Ludwig and John Lizzo, from Tilden township, jailed on bootlegging charges after a county chase near Fielding. Beef distributions reach Cherokee County families. Maudwaye Conklin announces relief plan. Fred Everett loses beer permit after admitting Sunday sales, fined. Wilmer Lamont, 19, places second in stock judging at the Iowa State Fair among 405 entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Adler
Carl Maynard
John Ludwig
Tilden Township
John Lizzo
Fielding
Cherokee County
Maudwaye Conklin
Fred Everett
Everett
Wilmer Lamont
Liberty Township
Rural School Teachers Named for Cherokee County Year
A list of rural classroom staff for Cherokee County shows teachers assigned to Afton Diamond Spring and Silver townships. Miss Irene Brooks, county superintendent, announced names including Helen Martin Jennie Slike Ardoth Elliott Vesta Beach Bernadine Nelson Joyce Martin Shirley Heath Rena Swanson Nina Ohlson Dorothy Brenneman Woodrow Nelson Genevieve Isakson Alice Streed Nora Sears Leanne Stanford Annette Libold Leora Grieme Geraldine Hanlon Mabel Becker Marie Fell Lucille Simmons Catherine Hanlon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Irene Brooks
Afton Township
Helen Martin
Jennie Slike
Ardoth Elliott
Vesta Beach
Bernadine Nelson
Joyce Martin
Shirley Heath
Diamond Township
Rena Swanson
Nina Ohlson
Dorothy Brenneman
Woodrow Nelson
Genevieve Isakson
Alice Streed
Nora.Sears
Spring Township
Leanne Stanford
Annette Libold
Silver Township
Leora Grieme
Geraldine Hanlon
Mabel Becker
Marie Fell
Lucille Simmons
Catherine Hanlon
Afton Farm Bureau presents Saving Dad at state fair
Afton Farm Bureau members travel to Des Moines for the state fair where Wednesday's program features the play Saving Dad directed by Mrs. H. E. Crippen. Cast includes Mrs. Walter Radke Mrs. Bert Mummert Miss Mildred Cave Chas Moore and Frank Dreyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Dad
H. E. Crippen
Walter Radke
Bert Mummert
Mildred Cave
Chas Moore
Frank Dreyer
Aurelia Consolidated School Opens September 2
The Aurelia consolidated school system opens enrollment Monday September 2 marking the start of the 1935 36 year. It outlines annual plans, staff changes, and course offerings for high school grades nine through twelve including new and revised subjects and text usage.
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Aurelia Consolidated School System
Aurelia
Scherman
Baxter
Iown
Rupe
Kahnda
Haahr
Gruss
Bryant
J. H
H. S
Shay
Kelsey
Lewis
Miss Ceilley
Miss Bailey
Miss Sherwood
Rockwell
Iowa
Miss Wright
Miss Lidmann
Miss Aylesworth
Mr. Troup
Damond Center M E Church Message and Visit Notes
Damond Center M E Church in Spencer Iowa requests worship at 9 45 with the sermon Tolls on the Road to Heaven and Sunday school at 10 46 The note mentions no service last Sunday and invites a good turnout for election of lay and alternate delegates to the conference occurring October 2 Spencer Iowa My and Mrs A V Fierk and family visited relatives at Manson over the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Spencer
Mrs. A. V. Fierk
Manson
Donkey Softball Delights Large Aurelia Crowd
A donkey softball game on Aurelia grounds Tuesday drew 640 paid admissions as George Lam and Ervil Rapp captained rival teams. The Donkeys won 3 1 over 1, with donkeys handling fielding and base running. The novelty lasted about 45 minutes, preceded by Aurelia All-Stars losing 5 4 to Larrabee in the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Grounds
George Lam
Ervil Rapp
Aurelia
Evangelistic Services at Mt Olive Church
Special evangelistic services begin Friday August 30 at Mt Olive Baptist Church southwest of Aurelia with Rev M C Cartensen of Elk Baptist Alta Iowa as speaker each evening except Saturday. Services run through Sunday September 8 with morning and evening services on Sundays. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Aurelia
M. C. Cartensen
Elk Baptist Church
Alta
Iowa
Cartensen
Baptist Churches of
Pilot Rock plowing match returns to site of first event
The 28th Pilot Rock plowing match will be held on the James Fee farm four miles west and four miles south of Cherokee on September 4 and 6. It is billed as the world’s biggest and most unique show with horse plowing, tractor events, team pulling contests, sports, livestock and agricultural displays. Congressman Guy M. Gillette is slated to speak at 2:00 p.m. on September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fee
Cherokee
Daily Press
Guy M. Gillette
H. S. Band To Give Last Concert Saturday Evening
The local high school band will present its closing concert Saturday night ending the summer season without weather disruption. Director A. E. Morse praises the band’s progress and looks forward to next year’s potential.
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H. S. Band
A. E. Morse
County Fair Leads With Biggest Beeves and Dairy Stock
Buena Vista County Fair reports 65 baby beeves the largest ever exhibited and 386 head of dairy club stock, marking record livestock for the year. The two day harness racing at the fair featured Lulu Napoleon winning a $500 stake, with weather and crowds aiding a successful 49th annual show under New Deal management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bains
Buena Vista
Alta
Des Moines
Dairy Club
Livestock Club
Lulu Napoleon
Perry Rutledge
Storm Lake
S. L. Hawley
Pauls Lutheran Church Services and sermon topic
German service at 9 am and English service at 10 45 am at Pauls Lutheran Church William Walter pastor. Sunday School at 10 am. Sermon based on Luke 18 9 14 titled Two Immortal Portraits the Pharisee and the Publican. Public invited to all services. church needs you.
Marriage in Storm Lake Ties Aurelia Couple
Ten years ago Miss Ethel Kolpin of Aurelia married Roy Matzdorf of Storm Lake in Storm Lake last Friday. Fr Ba Freeburn and KE F Dukes bought the Peterson Co general store in Aurelia and will run it. G J Lewis moved from Webster City to Cherokee. Guarantee Oil Co of Aurelia sold its Cherokee station to Andrew Nelson of Storm Lake. Clarence Pixler bought a farm northwest of Aurelia from the Louis Johnson estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kolpin
Aurelia
Roy Matzdorf
Storm Lake
Ba Freeburn
KE. F. Dukes
Peterson Co
G. J. Lewis
Webster City
Cherokee
The
Guarantee Oil Co
Andrew Nelson
Clarence Pixler
Meriden
Louis Johnson
Three Buena Vista County farms change hands
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune reports three farm sales in Buena Vista County. Mrs. Wood Barnes buys Frank Eckhardt’s 80 acre farm south east of Storm Lake with possession this fall as Eckhardt leaves after 22 years. Victor F. E. Johnson buys J. Enemark’s 120 acre farm west of Alta for about 112.50 an acre from a California owner, with Watsons occupying this year. Johnson will move from Garberson farm next spring. Wm. R. Cunningham sells half a section in Fairfield Township owned by Karl Ford of Albert City to a Des Moines businessman for cash. Mr. and Mrs. John Davis of Iowa City visit Mrs. N. R. Whitney. they attend the funeral of Mr. Davis’ father in Correctionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
California
Clarence Watson
Mr. Johnson
Garberson
New Purchase
Wm. R. Cunningham
Fairfield Township
Karl Ford
Albert City
Des Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Afton Bureau
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Saftey
MT. Olive Church
Sentinel
Alta Advertiser
Guy Redman
Gamble
Alaska
John Wallace
Fair Board
Elsie Nelson
Sioux City
R. T. Dick
Second Street
Earl Knight
T. C. Crepps
Buena Vista County
John Davis
Iowa City
Davis
N. R. Whitney
Mr. Davis
Correctionville
the First Trust & Savings Bank
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