Father-Son Banquet Address Set at Methodist Church
Dr A L Semans of Spencer will speak at the father and son banquet in the Methodist church parlors Tuesday evening February 18. Sponsored by the Men’s Brotherhoods of the Methodist and Congregational churches the event features toasts from three Boy Scout patrols Flying Eagle Sons Panther Sons Beaver Sons, musical numbers by Raymond Kruse’s Little German Band and a vocal by Frank Dubes. Ticket sales limited to 200. George Lamm and Rev Thwin Trigg in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Semans
Spencer
Methodist Church
Methodist
Congregational
Flying Eagle Sons
Claude Davis
Panther Sons
John Christensen
Beaver Sons
Billie Lindsay
B. L. Troup
Appia
Man
Bay
Patrol
Raymond Kruse
Frank Dubes
George Lamm
Rev
Thwin Trigg
J H Libby Funeral Held In Aurelia
Funeral services for J H Libby were held at Kroll funeral home in Aurelia with Rev. Edwin Trigg in charge. Burial followed in Aurelia cemetery. Libby, born December 17 1851 in Mahaska county Iowa, died February 5 1986 at his son Clifford Libby’s home in Aurelia aged 84 years 1 month and 21 days. He married Susan Benner on December 8 1873. Surviving: two children Clifford Libby and Mrs Blanch Norris, one sister Mrs Ida Price, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Libby
Kroll
Aurelia
Edwin Trigg
Susan Benner
Clifford Libby
Blanch Norris
Ottumwa
Iowa
Ida Price
Earlham
Niles Funeral Held at Cherokee Friday
Funeral services for P. N. Niles who died February 3 were held Friday at Cherookee in the Appleyard and Boothby funeral home. Burial was in Afton cemetery. Niles, 74, had lived with his son Richard southwest of Aurelia for 11 years.
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P. N. Niles
Richard Niles
Aurelia
Cherookee
Appleyard & Boothby
Afton
Mr. Niles
Richard
Attorneys Seek Unconstitutional Tax Ruling In District Court
Storm Lake Vilas partners Bert Vilas and Oliver Vilas seek district court ruling that the 1984 state income tax law is unconstitutional. Actions unfold amid nearby town reports including a doctor death, bank charter moves, coal shortages, wool payments, a fatal auto crash suit, and an Iowa corn growers president election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Bert Vilas
Oliver W. Vilas
Vilas
Storm Lake
Holstein Advance
H. J. Leonard
Lutheran Hospital
Sioux City
Leonard
Sioux Rapids Press
First State Bank of Linn Grove
Sioux Rapids
Peterson Patriot
Peterson
van Ness
Clay County
Paul Busenbark
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Jesse Adams
Albert City
Adams
J C Burgess Dies At Home Of Daughter In Good Hope
J C Burgess former resident of Good Hope died Tuesday evening at his daughter Mrs Leslie Paulson home after a three hour stroke. He arrived from Storm Lake that afternoon and had a headache. Survived by two daughters Mrs Paulson and Mrs Bert Mumert of Aurelia a sister Mrs L H Morgan of Sioux Rapids and five grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Clned Hope Methodist church Rev Lloyd Scheerer of Aurelia will officiate. Burial in Good Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Burgess
Good Hope
Jassed Awas
Leslie Paulson
Burgess
Storm Lake
Paulson
Bert Mummert
Aurelia
L. H. Morgan
Sioux Rapids
Clned Hope Methodist Church
Lloyd Scheerer
Good Hope Cemetery
Home Declamatory Contest Postponed
The home declamatory contest set for Thursday evening of next week has been postponed due to incomplete preparation. Superintendent B L Troup says it will likely be held earlier in the coming week. Further notices will appear in next week's Sentinel.
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B. L. Troup
Troup
St Pauls Lutheran Church Service and Activities
William Walter is pastor. Sunday School at 10 a m Bible class for young people English service at 10 45 a m with Holy Communion. Announcements Friday Religious instruction Tuesday Young Peoples society Tuesday evening Ladies Aid next Wednesday.
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Young Peoples Society
Ladies Aid
Worst Blizzard Yet Cripples Transportation
A severe blizzard crippled transport across the county with rail service halted and most roads blocked for days. Rail travel ended in Aurelia and surrounding areas as crews battled snow drifts and subzero winds, leaving schools closed, coal scarce, and social life at a standstill.
Fire damages part of Cherokee Sale Barn
Local firemen and volunteers fought a blaze at the Stahl sale pavilion on First street starting in the east hay barn around 12:30 Friday. The fire, under Chief W J Nelson, was brought under control by Lunop. insurers cover only a fraction of losses. 19 horses outside, autos safe, stock salt and furniture stored inside, and Aboc Stahl’s auto shop staff moved stock to safety as straw fueled the fire. fire crews used four lines of hose and relied on drifting snow to save the main structure.
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Cherokee Times
Stahl
Sale Pavilion
First Street
Lunop
L. H. Stahl
Aboc Stahl
Fie
W. J. Nelson
Congregational Church Schedule Led by Edwin Trigg
Edwin Trigg pastor leads Congregational Church services with church school at 10 am morning worship at 11 am and junior and senior Endeavor at 6 30 pm in a concise weekly notice
Looking Back Into the Past Interesting Items
Ten years ago, Chris Olson quits farming and holds a sale on the old Harry Dieterich farm February e o. Froning & Sons sell their lumber and coal business to Melrose Lumber Co with possession March 1. A wedding of Charles F Gustafson and Julia T Wihlen at the bride’s home. Rosilia Leopold and Niels Po Rasmussen wed February 10 at the bride’s home. A. W. Isakson to quit farming with a public sale February 17. Twenty years ago Aurelia census lists population 654. C A Petersen to move onto newly purchased farm south of Diamond Center. Hiery Deiley to move to Wimbledon ND and hold a public sale on Johns farm. Ather A Rapp and Clara Christensen wed February 66 at Congregational church. Thirty years ago G So McAndrew sells dray line interest to Elmer Carel. Jenny George buys two lots on the north addition and plans a new residence. Jews complete a course in barrancy at Des Moines and will work at A Bundy drag store.
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Chris Olson
Harry Dieterich
Froning & Sons
Melrose Lumber Co
Charles FE
Gustafson
Julia T. Wihlen
Rosilia Leopold
Niels Po Rasmussen
Larrabee
A.W. Isakson
Aurelia
C. A. Petersen
Diamond Center
Hiery Deiley
Wimbledon
North Dakota
Johns Farm
Thert A. Rapp
Clara Christensen
C. We. Stark
G. So McAndrew
Elmer Carel
Afton Township
Jenny George
Henry Niebuar of EProcke Is Dead
Henry Niebuar of EProcke, a prominent farmer in Novaie township, died at his home after a long illness from ulcers of the stomach. A doctor was called but could not arrive due to a storm. Niebuar was highly regarded in the Prooke community. Funeral services were planned for Wednesday at St. John's Church Cemetery south of Peterson.
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Keney “Iebuar
Novaie Township
Seleron
Hr Niebihe
Uae
Brooke Consolidated Tehical
Pancrab
St. John’s Church
Peterson
Lincoln-Lee Teacher New Instructor Here
Miss Dorothy Walker of Mason City has accepted a first grade teaching post at Aurelia, replacing Miss Margaret Lidman who moved to Melkiney in Sioux City. Walker has taught in the Lincoln-Lee rural school at Burna Vista county since last September and is a graduate of Miss Wood's School in Minneapolis. Her contract begins with the school reopenings after weather and road closures.
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Dorothy Walker
Mason City
Aurelia
Margaret Lidman
Melkinley
Sioux City
Walker
Tlineo n-Lee Consolidated
Burna Vista County
Miss Wood
Minneapolis
Contreek
Aurelia School to Re Open Next Monday
The Aurelia school will re open next Monday after a two week enforced vacation. Superintendent B J Troup announced the resumption. A coal delivery was hauled to the school house to solve heating needs while repairs on the heating and plumbing system are underway and due to finish later this week.
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Aurelia School
Aurelia
B. J. Troup
Larrabee Fire House Destroyed by Fire
Cherokee Times reports the Larrabee fire house burned to the ground near 11:50 pm Saturday night. A slave explosion is suspected as the cause. Mrs. C. N. Liming raised the alarm. the one story building housed the hose cart and chemical engine. Damages were about $800.
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Larrabee
C. N. Liming
Old Dobin In the Limelight Again
Old Dobin and the bobsleds have dominated local life for ten days amid heavy snow and road closures. In Aurelia, horses and sleds ferry coal and groceries to townspeople while farmers mostly travel by sled to reach markets and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dobin
Ice cream vendor on corner draws charity request
A child asks his mother for a nickel for a poor old man while pointing to a vendor on the corner selling ice cream cones. The exchange frames a small moment of street life and social concern in a city scene.
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Johnny
Largest Class at Buena Vista College
Dr Henry Olson, president of Buena Vista College, reports that the forty-fifth commencement exercises this June will set a college record with 43 seniors graduating from a four year course. There were 23 freshmen enrolled at the end of the first semester five years ago, marking notable growth despite the so called low mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Pilot-Tribune
Henry Olson
Buena Vista College
Cvuellee
Mrs Ubbe Gerjets Called by Booth Funeral in Aurelia
Mrs Ubbe Gerjets died last Saturday at her home northeast of Nicelin after a lingering illness. She reached 60 years of age and is survived by four sons and five daughters. Her husband and family passed away September 17 of last year. The body was brought to Aurelia to the home of her divider Mrs Herbert Grientie, and funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Congregational church. Burial was made in the Aurelia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Ubbee Corjfets
Nicelin
Hbody
Aurelia
Herbert Grientie
Congregational Church
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Cherokee
WSUR
Farmers National Bank
Buena Vista County
Louis Quirin
Elk Township
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
Ames
J.C. Burgess
Doughltes
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Walter
Middle West
School House Corner
Illinois Central
Sulphur Springs
Celle
Alamedas
Waling
Esavieynd Strom
Oeet Bewis
Des Moines
A. Bundy
Henry Niebuar
Eprocke
White River
Moye Spruce
B. C
Wire and Post
Lincoln-Lee
Sentinel
Dotin
Stostey
Ubbe Gerjets
Booth
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