Afton Farm Bureau New Years Dinner Highlights
The Afton Farm Bureau held a New Years Day luncheon at Aurelia's Methodist church with 65 attendees. Rev. Ernest Stanworth led prayers and the meeting elected Russel Allen as new chairman. Reports from 4-H leaders and remarks on community service followed, along with a varied program and photos from Junior Farm Bureau trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gates
Afton Farm Bureau Group and Friends
Methodist Church
Aurelia
Ernest Stanworth
al Griffith
Carmen Lawrence
Henry
Cecil Bainbridge
Ethan, S. D
Janice Dyslin
May Conley
Kathleen Allen Lang
Jim Kludas
Farm Bureau
Legion Auxiliary Meets to Plan Candy Drive and Funds
The Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting January 6 with 24 attendees. Kathleen Allen presided as president, and Margaret Scott reported on candy for ex servicemen and fundraising for Boys Home subscriptions.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Room
Kathleen Allen
Cherokee
Margaret Scott
Donna Mummert
Iowa City
Eldora
Stanford of
Larrabee
Cherokee County
Alexander
Stanford
Cleghorn
C. Waddell
Lloyd Ohlson
Walt Peterson
Cliff Ohlson
Fred Parrott
Elva Sauter
Cookers Demonstrated by Pitcher and Afton Women
Thirty women from Pitcher and Afton townships gathered Tuesday afternoon to discuss different types of cookers. After the lesson a social hour followed with a light lunch served.
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Aurelia
Pitcher and
Afton
Aurelia School Receives 9606.91 State Aid
The Aurelia consolidated school district will obtain 9606.91 in state aid for the current year with 4736.90 designated for general aid and 4870.01 for transportation. County totals show 51817.68 in state general aid, with Cherokee Independent leading. Other districts listed include Cleghorn Meriden Quimby Marcus and Larrabee, plus Afton consolidated Diamond township and Spring township.
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Aurelia Consolidated
M. C. Paulson
Aurelia
Irene Brooks
Cherokee County
Cherokee Independent District
Cleghorn
Meriden
Quimby
Marcus
Larrabee
St Pauls Walther League Holds New Years Eve Party
The St Pauls Walther League met in the church basement on Wednesday December 21 for a New Years Eve party hosted by Pastor Ross. Activities included games and a candle light rededication service near midnight followed by a lunch prepared by Mrs Ross and league girls.
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St. Paul’s Walther League
Pastor Ross
Ross
School Notes Christmas a return to classes and birthdays celebrated
Kindergarten through senior notes recap holiday break, classroom activities, birthdays, and Christmas programs. New pupil joins. English progress, tests upcoming. freshmen win party prize. football score updates. seniors face end of year exams and graduation ahead.
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Kenneth Rapp
Alice Haight
Jelly
Hay
Vernon Kaskey
Correctionville
Bulldogs
K. D. Rank
Vernon Gregg
Santa
Tarerer Ave
Bulldogs Stay Split After Close Week Following Upset
Aurelia defeats Correctionville 36 30 marking a rare loss for the second nationally rated NW Iowa team. Westphal tops Aurelia with 10, Beeghley 9, Kaskey 7 as corrections halt late surge. second team wins 28 15.
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Aurelia
Correctionville
Aurelia Bulldogs
Aurelia Boys
Iowa
Sioux City Paper
Whansen
Aurelians
Null
Westphal
K. Beeghley
G. Beeghley
Kaskey
Coombs
Europe Problems Are Our Problems Says LeRoy Getting
About eighty people attended a public forum hosted by Aurelia Adult Evening school where LeRoy Getting argued that Europe’s problems are America’s problems. He urged a long term civilian program to rebuild character and health and to support European leadership through costly aid beyond food and clothing.
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LeRoy Getting
Europe
Aurelia Adult Evening School
Mr. Getting
Belgium
Scotland
England
Getting
United States
Lockin Agency Sells All Kinds of Insurance Services
The Lockin Agency offers a broad range of insurance products and customer service aimed at serving diverse client needs with reliable coverage options and professional guidance.
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Lockin Agency
Society Notes Highlight Multiple Bridge Clubs and Birthdays
Mrs Rex Whitney hosted a Monday bridge club with Mabel Johnson as high scorer and Mrs Jack Grapen in second. Numerous guests attended Tuesday and Friday clubs with prizes awarded for high, second, and low scores. A variety of celebrations followed, including a tenth birthday party for Sharon Ohlson, a Dupl ward party, and New Year’s Eve bridge games. The Westphals hosted birthday dinners for family, with a full list of attendees and children celebrated across several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Whitney
Mabel Johnson
Jack Grapen
Howard Deyloff
Wim. Whitney
Howard Nelson Sr
Fred Kaskey
Wm. Whitney
Walter Anderson
W. Leibsch
Carl Anderson
Lloyd Godfrey
Art Krout
Clarence Kaskey
Nelson
Sharon Ohlson
Rueben Ohlson
Sharon
Past Chiefs Association
E. Bushlow
Rufus Goodson
W. Moulton
Arvid Ihersan Law
Ed Mathews
Nels Carlson Low
Helmar Carthers
Herbert Peterson
Alvin Peterson
Lewis Daniels
H. Peterson
Carl Peterson
Mis
Clarence Eischen
Peterson
Airplane Helps Finish Fox Hunt Near Aurelia
A hunting party near Aurelia reports a plane piloted by Marion Robb of Cherokee guided members to a fox atop a hay stack. Herbert Peterson fired the final shot as the fox tried to flee, following two prior kills in the area. 30 jack rabbits were also shot and sold for 20 cents each to fund the Rod and Gun club annual banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Peterson
Aurelia
Marion Robb
Peterson Pasture
Dexter McQuinn
Rod and Gun Club
Belated Thanks From Melvin Hermanson Family
Sincere thanks to all who sent cards gifts and visits. Gratitude for the beautiful carols sung by the Walther League from Melvin Hermanson and family.
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Walther League
Melvin Hermanson
Maple Valley Mutual to Hold Annual Meeting
The Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday January 10 1948 at 2 00 p m in the K P hall Aurelia All members are urged to attend Secretary H H Lockin issues the notice
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Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
K. P. Hall
Aurelia
H. H. Lockin
Knights and Sisters Install Officers at K P Hall
A joint installation of officers for the Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias was held at the K P hall Tuesday night with a 6 30 pot luck dinner. Members from Sioux City and Cherokee attended along with visiting dignitaries. Twenty five year veterans jewels were presented by Eldorado Lodge to A A Dingman W Moulton Ira Mann John Booth Clyde Beegley Clayton Holderness Martin W Thompson Neils P Peterson.
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Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
Sisters Lodge
Lorrilla Anderson
IP. C
Gladys Rapp
Lillian Owlson
Rosatle Peterson
Lola Hickey
Golda Buxton
Hazel Stutz
Alice Larson
Tena Grienke
Grand Senijar
K. of P. Lodge
Clifford Bruce
Leslie Holderness
Merle Nelson
Ralph Peterson
Ladel Rapp
Harry Wilsey
B. Christensen
Kenneth Nelson
Argys
Bale Sleezer
Benny Buxton
A. A. Rapp Sr
DPGO
C. Q. Libby
QVC
Raymond Sturgeon
John Booth
GMW
Herbert Grienke
GMA
Clif Ohlson
Sioux City
Cherokee
Vernon Johnson Sells Garage Business
Carlson and Martin Strampe have purchased the Johnson Service Station from Verner Johnson. The business will be known as Carlson and Strampe Service. The new owners worked with Johnson since leaving the army a little over two years ago. Edwin Engehall stays in charge of the repair shop. Johnson has been with the business eleven and a half years, first as a partner with Ernest Gustafson and later as sole owner after buying Gustafson's half.
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Farry Carlson
Martin Strampe
Johnson
Verner Johnson
Carlson & Strampe Service
Carlson
Strampe
Edwin Engeahl
Ernest Gustafson
Gustafson
Card of Thanks from Mrs Carrie Philpott
A note of gratitude from Mrs Carrie Philpott thanks lodge members clubs neighbors and friends for flowers gifts and visits, saying the remembrance is deeply appreciated and reminding readers to watch their subscription date.
Looking Back Into the Past Ten to Forty Years Ago
Chronicle of past local events listing anniversaries marriages moves and price changes across decades. Notes include W H Bischel starting his 40th year in banking Aurelia ice haul 700 tons Cherokee and obliquely other town memories from 10 20 30 and 40 years ago.
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W. H. Bischel
Oren Coombs
Clifford Braley
Frank Lewis
Oakdale
Fred Woodcock
Canova
S. D
Peoples Telephone Company
Julius Robar
Irene
France
Red Cross
Otto Johnson
Aurelia
Alta
Ed Kreger
Leonard Larson
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Install Officers
The Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges held a joint installation at the Odd Fellows hall Monday night. A Cherokee lodge team led the ceremonies for both groups. Rebekahs officers Alving Lewis Arlene Stemke Viola Warriner Emma Pixler. Odd Fellows Henry Sansen Raymond Zwick Ivar Carlson Vernon Warriner. Afterward bingo and lunch followed with Cherokee members in attendance.
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Rebekah
Odd Fellow
Odd Fellows Hall
Cherokee Lodge
Rebekahs
Alving Lewis
Noble Grand
Arlene Stemke
Viola Warriner
Emma Pixler
The
Odd Fellows
Henry Sansen
Raymond Zwick
Ivar Carlson
Vernon Warriner
County's Rural Property Shows Huge Valuation
Farm property in Cherokee county is worth more than 43 million dollars and rural homes across the state are in the best condition in history per a Census survey. Over 86 percent of Iowa and North Central farm dwellings are excellent or require minor upkeep, improving from 69.9 percent in 1940.
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Cherokee County
Bureau of the Census
Iowa
North Central States
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Ladies Plnocle Club
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Laposky
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New Years
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Dee
Diane Lymp
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Christ Felten
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Glarenca Sump
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Delbert Honsbruch
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Donna Larsen
Airplane
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Vernon Johnson
Carrie Philpott
Sentinel
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Western Elevator Co
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Diamond Township
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Luverne
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