Happenings From Nearby Towns Passes And Planned Moves
Miss Ruby Saw yer leaves for St. Paul to train as a nurse after severing ties with Tigges store. A new 65 mph all steel gas electric passenger car replaces the old steam train between Storm Lake and Winthrop, costing 62000. Gus Meyers narrowly escaped a deadly accident with a power saw, sustaining a broken rib. Judge Hutcheson presided in Ida Grove as Hermian Hogrefe was sentenced to 25 years at Fort Madison. P W McCabe suffered severe burns from an acetylene gas explosion in Storm Lake. Mr and Mrs W C Longnecker move to Des Moines. he becomes state manager for American National Life Insurance. The Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad began operating last Friday.
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Storm Lake
Winthrop
Peterson
Gus Meyers
Gus
Holstein
Hutchison
Ida Grove
George Wolf
Jurgensen
Cushing
Hermian
Hogrefe
Fort Madison
P. W. McCabe
Pat McCab
Peterson Patriot
W. C. Longnecker
Des Moines
Miss Vierlyn
Drake University
Farmers National Bank Holds Annual Meeting
The Farmers National Bank of Aurelia reported its most successful year since organization at the shareholders meeting held Tuesday. A 1929 dividend was declared and directors were elected: E L Yocum, Henry Stiencke, Chas Nelson, T G Ohlson, Earl Fraser, D L E Christensen, Gust Peterson, and E L Brummer. Officers for 1930 were elected: E L Yocum president, L E Christensen vice president, E L Brummer cashier, Edna M Gearke assistant cashier.
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Farmers National Bank of Aurelia
E. L. Yncum
Henry Stiencke
Chas. Nelson
T. G. Ohlson
Earl Fraser
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Holds 46th Annual Meeting
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association held its forty sixth annual meeting at the Aurelia Community club rooms with a noon luncheon for policy holders. W A Rutledge of Des Moines spoke on mutual insurance, praising its cost and stability. The secretary treasurer reported risks in force near $90 000 and a two mill assessment. Directors Wm Cockburn Geo E Blanch and C E Gustafson were re elected. Officers Gev KE Blanch president Fred Kohlhagen vice president and H H Lockin secretary treasurer. The Sentinel thanks Aurelia merchants for the invitation and urges continued local cooperation.
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Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Aurelia Community Club
Aurelia
W. A. Rutledge
Des Moines
Myr. Rutledge
Iowa
Wm. Cockburn
Geo. E. Blanch
C.” E. Gustafson
Gev. KE. Blanch
Fred Kohlhagen
H. H. Lockin
Alta News Items Highlights Local Marriages and Elections
The Alta community notes the marriage of Miss Clara Anne Peters to Morris A. Dandy at the Hanover Lutheran Parsonage. Jens Millers of Alta resigns as deputy and seeks the Republican sheriff nomination in June primaries. Buena Vista County Board reelects O. M. Olson as chairman. Smith Post American Legion elevates Siguard Ankerson to commander to fill an expired term. Chas Christensen takes over Westside Service Station. Albert Stone becomes manager of White Eagle Oil Station in Alta.
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Clara Anne Peters
Alta
Morris A. Dandy
Schaller
Hanover
H. Webking
Jens Millers
Buena Vista County
Board of Supervisors
O. M. Olson
Ole
Smith Post
American Legion of
Larabee
Westside
Albert Stone
Ray Stone
Alta Schools
White Eagle Oil Station
Herbert Meyer
Immunization begins for diphtheria prevention with school and preschool access
The first of three diphtheria immunization treatments starts Thursday January 23 at the schoolhouse. Pre school children may participate, with a per child fee of 1.00 paid at the second treatment. The State Board of Health provides the vaccine and guidance, and Miss Aylesworth will record and handle funds.
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Aylesworth
State Board of Health
Former Aurelia Girl Weds in South Dakota
Esther Johnson and Albert F. Hammer were married on New Year’s Day in Flandreau South Dakota at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony was performed by Rev Blilie with Mr and Mrs Arthur Braun in attendance. The couple honeymoon in Yankton and Mitchell and will reside on a farm south of Piedstone.
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Aurelia
Flandreau
South Dakota
Esther Johnson
Albert F. Hammer
Blilie
Arthur Braun
Will Hammer
Granite Falls
Minnesota
Frank Brake Takes Grain Cleaner Agency
Frank Brake announces he has taken the agency for the Viking grain cleaner for Aurelia and Alta territory. The machine uses rollers to remove barley from oats, claiming 98 percent barley removal. Demonstrations are underway at his farm.
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Frank Brake
Aurelia
The
Sentinel
Viking
Alta Territory
Mr. Brake
Cemetery Association to Hold Annual Meeting Tuesday
The Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the library building on Tuesday afternoon January 21 at 3 00 o'clock. Officers will be elected and other business transacted A caretaker will be hired for the coming year. Lot owners are urged to attend and show greater interest in the cemetery.
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Cemetery Association
Watts Family Visit Noted At Cherokee Home
L Watts visited Cherokee Saturday afternoon to see his brother John Watts and other relatives at their home.
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L. Watts
Cherokee
John Watts
Basement Fire In Eddy Building
A basement fire in the Eddy building during the noon hour on Monday was controlled by the fire department with minimal damage. Owner Dr. A H Eddy estimates about 200 dollars loss, mainly to the furnace and heating plant, with insurance adjustments completed.
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Eddy
A. H. Eddy
Model Clothing Co
Person
Frank Dubes
Public sale dates listed for local notices
Public sale dates follow for the vicinity with entries including H. H. Grieme on January 21 Carlson and Nelson on January 27 Mrs John Guether and George Guether on January 29 Sam Johnson on February 13 and Hans Anderson on February 19 If you plan a sale contact Shorty Evans to arrange lunch service Phone 161 tf
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H. H. Grieme
Carlson & Nelson
John Guether
George Guether
Sam Johnson
Hans Anderson
Shorty” Evans
Doris Melton wins fifth prize in Farm Bureau play
Doris Melton of Aston township won fifth prize for the play Dad Comes Across in a contest sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation, with a prize of ten dollars. The town mourns T. D. Campbell who died of pneumonia after a brief illness. Cherokee Junior College for girls is now organized and operating. Secretary Mantor spoke at a Fort Dodge meeting of credit men. Primary highway No. 5 from Cherokee to Marcuse and the Plymouth county line will be rerouted and paved this year.
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Doris Melton
Aston Township
American Farm Bureau Federation
T. D. Campbell
Campbell
Cherokee Junior College For Girls
George C. Mantor
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
Cherokee County Credit Bureau
Fort Dodge
Cherokee
Marcuse
Plymouth County
Ames
St Pauls Lutheran Church Ads Invite Sunday Services
E F Webking pastor announces next Sundays worship in English with Sunday School at 10 am. Families are encouraged to bring children to Sunday School and participate in services.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
E. F. Webking
Local for sale item draws attention in small listings
A concise for sale entry advertises a local item of interest. The column touts value and prompt response, urging buyers to act quickly.
Aurelia Community Club Social Evening Draws Members
The Aurelia Community Club held a Friday social with no speaker, featuring bridge and five hundred contests. Lars P. Nelson and Walter Peterson won high scores in their games, with several booby prizes awarded. New members Las P Nelson Frank Lewis Wm Crockburn and Henry Webking Jr renewed members and attended the event. Read out for sale column this week.
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Aurelia Community Club
Lars P. Nelson
Niels P. Peterson
Walter Peterson
Henry Stiencke
Charley Gerjets
Louis Witt
Pew
Las P. Nelson
Frank Lewis
Wm. Crockburn
Henry Webking Jr
Aurelia Community notes show band reorganization and legion start
Ten years ago Aurelia rehearsed the Aurelia band with A. A. Dingman chosen as leader. The Aurelia Community Club opened a new club room over Farmers National bank with a banquet and program. Local American Legion post began forming with Edgar Rapp elected commander. Julius Robar and Mannie Gustafson planned public sales in January. Also referenced were residents moving, a cancer surgery in Chicago, and a Laurens marriage.
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Aurelia
A. A. Dingman
Aurelia Community Club
Farmers National Bank
Motor Inn
American Legion
Edgar Rapp
T. F. Schulke
South Dakota
Julius Robar
Wesleyan Hospital
Chicago
Frank Jordan
Samuel Rigby
Lillian Peterson
Laurens
Mannie Gustafson
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Long
Aurela, Iowa
Alta Advertiser
Diptheria
County Seat News
Pitkins
J. C. Nelson
C. Mummert Sr
Ed Grigsby
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