Aurelia Happenings and Local Trades and Visits
Local notes report Carl R. Larson and J. A. Rapp among visitors from Sioux City while Dan Hankens of Cherokee seen in Aurelia. Listings include insurance, groceries, narcissus bulbs at Wharton's, and a Market Day sale planned for February 25. Community activities span Epworth League rally, church ladies events, and social visits among residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl R. Larson
Lloyd Anderson
Alta
M. Parrott
J. C. Nelson
Cherokee
EB. Butterfield
Ladies Hose
Home
Walter Radke
Mabel Johnson
Sioux City
Helmer Paulson
Nemaha
E. L. Rapp
C. L. Raper
Hampton Wheel
A. L. Neville
Leonard Larson
Aurelia
the Sentinel
John Strom
Milo Butterfield
Ruth
Paullina
B. Butterfield
Nels Gormley
New York
A. J. Maltby
Aurelia Territory
Des Moines
New York Milk Co
Bridge and club notices from Mrs Ammons and others
Mrs G E Ammons hosts social notices and bridge results. Bridge club at Mrs Christensen's with high scores to Mrs Dagger and Clarence Kaskey. Lutheran Ladies Aid meets with needlework and lunch. Mrs G R Wharton hosts social afternoon with jig saw puzzles and prizes. St Valentine themed lunches noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Christensen
K. C. Dagger
Clarence Kaskey
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
A. E. Grashoff
G. R. Wharton
St. Valentine
Helmer Carlberg
W. Moulton
Clyde Beeghley
Past Chiefs Club
Hartzell to face trial in Sioux City court
Hartzell, linked to the Drake estate fraud scheme, is expected to be brought from New York by government authorities for trial in Sioux City. Aboard the steamship Champlain, Oscar Merrill Hartzell faces a mail fraud charge after deportation from England as an undesirable citizen. John Sparks, a postal inspector, traveled to New York with a warrant based on Hartzell’s alleged letter to an associate in Laurens Indiana. The Drake estate operation is described as a large fake, with most activities centered in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Champlain
New York Harbor
Oscar Merrill Hartzell
Sioux City
Drake Estate
Hartzell
England
Iowa
John Sparks
New York
Laurens
Drake
United States
Local Corn Growers Win Places in State Show
Two local entries in the state corn show at Ames earned places. Herbert Peterson won second prize in the amateur class for a half bushel of shelled corn. Alvin Peterson placed fifth in 10 cars in the amateur class and also won the Farmers National Bank trophy for the best bushel of corn from Cherokee county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Herbert Peterson
E. W. Peterson
Alvin Peterson
Gust Peterson
Reed
Farmers National Bank
Cherokee County
Flour delivery aids Diamond township relief effort
The Red Cross distributed flour through Rev. C. L. Liming for Diamond township residents in need. A large number of friends enjoyed a party at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rasche’s home last Saturday. Epworth League Rally drew twenty young people from Diamond and Good Hope areas to Cherokee Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whitney
Ames
W. G. Whitney
W. H. Welch
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Storm Lake
Epworth
Aurelia
The
Red Cross
C. L. Liming
Diamond Township
Liming
Ernest Rasche
William Haight
Annie Freese
B. H. Coonradt
Cherokee
Lulu Tregoning
CG. A. Peterson
Will Haight
C. L
Mt. Olive
Allen Neville
Roe Unger
Arthur Ohlson
Oscar N. Peterson
Clarence Ohlson
Clifford Dubes
East Afton and Elk Social Notes Highlight Local Games
East Afton and Elk residents hosted the U Delt Ein club and friends for a five hundred card night with W M Booth and Quentin Anderson winning high scores. A string of visits followed, including Colleen with Quentin Anderson, Bertha Reckoff’s return, and callers from Cherokee and Aurelia. The A E club surprised Roy Goettsch, as moves to a new Mt Olive home were noted along with families relocating and several gatherings centered on card play and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Booth
Henry Sansen
Wm. Otto
W. M. Booth
Quentin Anderson
Bill Ruebsam
Mamie Otto
Viola Ammons
Bertha Reckoff
Pingle
Ira Mann
Aurelia
Phyllis Wirth
Orris Erickson
Cherokee
Ethel Matzdorff
Ray Hines
Orville Erickson
A. E. Club
Roy Goettsch
Goettsch
Mt. Olive
Herman Kaboth
Goettsch Place
Ammon Sexton
Floyd Sexton
Abbo Gerrets
Wm. Tutt Jr
Carol Sansen
Afton Social Ties and Distant Guests Noted
Afton residents hosted card club evening with refreshments after play. The week saw visits from Menefees, McKinleys, and the Clover family from Ithaca New York with relatives in Rembrandt and Cherokee. A Fort Logan call and a cold wave affecting stored goods were also noted along with school valentine exchange at Afton No. 15 and Lucille Dreyer’s upcoming departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Mummert
Menefee
McKinley
Odor
Rembrandt
Arthur Cummings
Mankato
Minnesota
George Zwick
Harvey Clover
Ithaca
New York
Chas
Wm. Sleezer
Leat Cave
Stacia Good
Clifford Lewis
Fort Logan
Colorado
Ft. Dodge
Wm. Sleezer and
Arthur Phipps
Cora Williams
George Clover
Aurelia
Earl
Afton No. 15
Lucille Dreyer
Lucille
Laurine
Alfred Zwick
Cherokee
Good Hope M E Church Youth Attend Rally at Cherokee
A group of Good Hope M E church youths attended the Sunday School Rally Monday evening at Cherokee Methodist church. The event featured a pleasant program and an enjoyable time. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Minor and family of Perry Iowa who joined Ernest Johnson at Estherville and several local couples. Francis Brown’s funeral drew many attendees including Earl Crippen Ivan Wilson West McGregor and Chas Sawwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope M. E
Cherokee Methodist Church
Minor
Perry
Iowa
Ernest Johnson
Estherville
Earl Crippen
Ivan Wilson
West McGregor
Chas. Sawwell
Francis Brown
Community notices from Quimby area woodcuts and visits
Obituaries and social notes report the death of Mr. Brown in Cedar Rapids after pneumonia. Local visits include Mrs. Martina Hahn hosting, LeRoy Goettsch purchasing the Mr Olive store building with February 1 possession, and several residents aiding the ill Charles Bruce. Activities cover Mt Olive services, visits by Ray Tines and the Andersons, and a depression party hosted by Howard Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quimby
M. E
Brown
Wilson
McGregor
Cedar Rapids
Will Hahn
Martina Hahn
LeRoy Goettsch
North of Aurelia
Mr. Olive
Dorothy Campbell
Clarence Ohlson
Ohlson
Amos Hahn
Moneta
Earl Bruce
Hahn
Chas. Bruce
Arthur Bruce
Storm Lake
Parl Johns
Aurelia
Howard Anderson
Army Emoluments and Fogey Bonus Description
The Forey act grants a 10 percent pay increase every five years to officers and enlisted men, continuing until a total 40 percent increase is reached. This form of increment relates to length of service and has been nicknamed Fogey.
Classified Classifieds Entry From Local Sentinel
For Sale Lost Found etc Ten cents per link for first insertion five cents per line for each additional Inquire at Sentinel office Wanted Baby bed 30x inch preferred Inquire at Sentinel office For Rent The Froning residence March 1 Inquire Leland Dawson For Rent The R B flowell home eight rooms modern reasonable rent Inquire Farmers National Bank or I L McNear 2006 Jones St Sioux City Iowa For Rent The R B Howell 120 acre farm one and a half miles from Aurelia Reasonable rent to right party Inquire Farmers National Bank of Aurelia or F L McNear 2606 Jones St Sioux City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel Office
R. B. Flowell
Inquire Farmers National Bank
I. L. McNear
Jones St
Sioux City
Iowa
R. B. Howell
Aurelia
Righht
Farmers Ntional Bank of
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Henry Brummer
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L. C. Johnson
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Gena Paulson
Neil Whitney
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Max Ammons
Lars Nelson
Wesley
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American Theatre
Circus Maximus
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Frederic March
Claudette Colbert
Ellisa
Charles Laughton
G. E. Ammons
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W. G. Whitney Elevator
Mars
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Darrell Ennis
Leland Dawson
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