Still Keeps Busy After 55 Yrs as Country Doctor
Doctor Alfred H. Eddy of Aurelia is one of Cherokee county's longest practicing physicians. Since arriving in 1896 he has served Larrabee and surrounding areas, recalling 75 to 100 mile daily horse and buggy tours, delivering about 1200 babies, and surviving wartime epidemics with growing experience in early medicine.
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Alfred H. Eddy
Aurelia
Cherokee County
Oskaloosa
Doctor Eddy
Pecatonia
Ill
Beloit College
Beloit
Wis
Rush Medical School
Chicago University
Martin
Seward
Doc Eddy
Nora
Larrabee
Dr. Eddy
Maurice
Doctor Eddy Sees Less Running As Time For Journals Grows
The longtime physician has cut his daily runs and stairs climbs to focus on medical journals and historical novels. He now spends more time at home alone after his wife died six years ago, with help for chores and visits from his son Maurice and daughter Margaret, who teaches at Warren Wilson Junior High in Des Moines.
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Doctor Eddy
Maurice
Margaret
Warren Wilson Junior High School
Des Moines
Scouts Demonstrate Foil Campout Meal
The Boy Scouts met in the Scout hall as Liebert Wilson presented a camp-out demonstration cooking a complete meal over an open fire with aluminum foil. Three boys Billy Whitney David Nelson and Gary Kirby appeared before the board of review Rev J Gebhardt John Christensen and Eric Carlson. The Scouts plan a camp-out for Monday February 5.
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Liebert Wilson
Billy Whitney
David Nelson
Gary Kirby
Board of Review
Rev. J. Gebhardt
John Christensen
Eric Carlson
Pythian Sisters Meet Aurelia Temple No 72
Pythian Sisters meet after installation of men with M E C Ruby Carlson presiding. By-laws read by secretary Ethel Kruse. March of Dimes card party planned for Jan 30 with Knights of Pythias. 50 cent lunch fund from each sister. Visiting and lunch committees named. artistic chairman Frances Anderson. Lunch served by Freida Nelson, Mabel Peterson, Marie Beeghley.
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Aurelia Temple
Pythian Sisters
M.E.C
Ruby Carlson
Ethel Kruse
March of Dimes
Knights of Pythias
Beulah Dagger
State of
Iowa
Eleanor Levien
Dorothy Shaw
Ruby Johnson
Dolva Fassler
Florence Bruce
Tina Grienke
Knights
Marian McDeid
Hazel Sturgeon
Elsie Haight
Frances Anderson
Freida Nelson
Mabel Peterson
Marie Beeghley
Grand Meadow Wins Cherokee County Girls Tourney
Grand Meadow captured the Cherokee County Girls Basketball title in Cleghorn with a 42 to 32 win over Cleghorn on Saturday night. Meriden beat Quimby 66 to 23 for the consolation. Cleghorn beat Washta 58 to 40. Grand Meadow beat Marcus 42 to 10 in the first round. Grand Meadow edged Meriden 44 to 43 in the semi finals.
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Grand Meadow
Cherokee County
Cleghorn
Meriden
Quimby
Aurelia
Washta
Grand Meadown
Marcus
Cherokee County Old Age and Assistance Payments
The state department of social welfare reports Cherokee county paid 12 031 to old age pensioners and 12 081 to 247 old age assistance cases. Average payments ran 48.71 per case with 186.50 for four needy blind cases. Forty nine children received aid in 20 reported cases, totaling 1 664 for an average of 338.96 per child.
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Cherokee County
State Department of Social Welfare
March of Dimes Drive Opens in Cherokee County
The drive led by town chairman Earl Fraser with Legion Auxiliary volunteers targets a $12 000 goal as polio hospital bills from last year totalled 9576 71. Canvassing began January 16 and runs through January 30.
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Earl Fraser
Legion Auxiliary
Cherokee County
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sioux City
12 County Men in Induction Call
The selective service board in Cherokee announced 12 men to be inducted into the army on Feb. 5. Names include J. Rnne Gustafson and Delbert G. Johnson, both 22 or 25, of Aurelia FE. Dale Bugh of Quimby. Donald Smo'l of Peterson. Thomas McClintock. Craig Dorr. Leon E. Ebert of Marcus. Donald A. Kohn. Ralph Halstrom. Loren Corrington. Merle Trapp. Alvin Melton, all aged 22.
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Selective Service Board
Cherokee
Army
J. Rnne Gustafson
Delbert G. Johnson
Aurelia
FE. Dale Bugh
Quimby
Donald FE. Smo'l
Peterson
Thomas F. McClintock
Craig M. Dorr
Leon E. Ebert
Marcus
Donald A. Kohn
Bulldogs Fall to Paullina in conference defeat
Aurelia the Bulldogs saw their 10 game win streak end with a 68-38 loss to Paullina on the Panthers’ home floor. Paullina led 81-15 at halftime and now tops the Sioux Valley conference with 5-0. Aurelia drops to 4-1 and schedules Hartley and Alta games upcoming.
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Aurelia Bulldogs
Paullina Panthers
Panthers
Aurelia
Sioux Valley
Paullina
Hartley
Alta
Bulldogs
Ken Rapp
Bob Anderson
Meyer
Watts
John Westphal
Lanhame
Local Happenings Across Sioux City and Area
Community notes record fellowship at Mayflower church and numerous visits and visits to relatives in Nevada and neighboring towns. Local residents travel to Texas and California, attend lunches, dinners, and social gatherings while neighbors share calls and tours through the week.
County Legion and Auxiliary Meet Monday Night in Aurelia
District Commander Rex Dory will speak at the joint Cherokee county Legion and Auxiliary meeting Monday Jan 29 at 8 p.m. at the Legion hall Aurelia. Coon Creek Corny Corvette to perform with music and jokes followed by lunch served by the Auxiliary. Separate Auxiliary and Legion meetings after lunch. Public invited.
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Rex Dory
Legion
Cherokee County
Aurelia
Coon Creek Corny Corvette
Auxiliary
Sponsor Card Party To Aid Dimes Fund
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters sponsor their annual March of Dimes card party Tuesday Jan 30 at 8 p.m. in the K P hall with prizes and lunch to aid polio victims. Also notes of local social visits, military enlistments, and community events from surrounding towns.
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K. of P.’s and
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Charles D Rowley to Receive Masters Degree
Charles D. Rowley, music instructor at the Aurelia school, will receive a Master of Science in Education from Drake University at the mid year commencement January 28. Exercises begin at 3 p.m. in University Christian Church. Rowley has served two years on the Aurelia faculty as band director and speech teacher.
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Charles D. Rowley
Aurelia School
Drake University Graduate College
University Christian Church
Rowley
Home Declam Contest Set For February 5
The home declamatory contest will be held in the new auditorium on the evening of Feb. 5 at 8 o'clock. Mr. Harry K. Blomstrand is in charge. Program for the evening will be announced later.
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Harry K. Blomstrand
Pipe main break prompts road work near post office
A water main break Sunday caused pavement to be torn up by a crew with an air hammer. Workers began repairs around the post office building to restore service.
Cherokee and surrounding families visit over weekend
The Iowa community saw numerous visits over the weekend with the Blairsburg and Cherokee families gathering at various homes. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Laposky, Mr. and Mrs. George Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Shank, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mummert, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Spears, Cpl. and Mrs. A J Beverly, Mrs. Lola Mummert, and others visiting relatives and attending dinners in Cherokee and Estherville areas.
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Blairsburg
John Laposky
Virgil Larson
George Larson
Merlin Shank
Sheldon
Lola Mummert
Paul Mummert
Sutherland
Harold Spears
Paul
Earl Demaree
Jess Beverly
Cherokee
A. V. Fierck
Cpl
A. J. Beverly
Ft. Leonard Wood
Beverly
Ben Erdman
Garland Menefee
Dale Mummert
Clyde Leeds
Estherville
Edgar Allen
Tornado Insurance
Harry H. Lecki
George Harden
Lyle Buell
Schaller
Roy McGee
Wallace Koopman
Karen
Norma Harden
Harold Hoops
Hileen
Galva
Julius Heitmann
Holstein
Alfred Felton
Alvern
Peterson
Virgil Brown
Jerry
Storm Lake
Virgil Harden
Susan
Charles
Aurelia
William Buell
Martyn and
Dennis
Lorenz Roth
Harvey Koth
Alta
Harold Hustedt
Ernest Hustedt
Carroll Lansen
Tom Coombs
Ralph Mongan
Lawrence Mongan
Maurice Hanson
Local Society Notes and Congregational Ladies Aid News
Congregational Ladies Aid met at Mrs. John Gebhardt’s with about forty women attending. Mrs. Wesley Nelson reviewed Going to Jerusalem while the group studied Missions in the Near East. The choir sang The Holy City and a pot-luck lunch followed.
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Congregational Ladies Aid
John Gebhardt
Wesley Nelson
Jerusalem
Willie Ethridge
Near East
Holy City
Richard Glawe
Aid
Sectional Tourney Bids to Aurelia Next Week
Aurelia hosts the girls sectional basketball tournament with games set for January 30 to February 3. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets priced 60 cents for adults and 85 cents for students. no complimentary or season tickets. Evening tip times are 7:30 and 8:45.
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Aurelia
Aurelia Girls Top Ida Grove 41 25
Aurelia girls defeated Ida Grove 41 to 25 at Ida Grove. Carmen Lighter led with 27 points. Connie Lighter, Carol Elliott and Caroline Wogahn contributed strong defense.
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Aurelia
Ida Grove
Carmen Lighter
Connie Lighter
Carol Elliott
Caroline Wogahn
Community notices from Parrott farewell party to church circles
Neighbors gathered Friday evening at the Clair Parrott home for a farewell to George Parrott with 6500 play and prize wins for Mrs. Dewey Deyloff and Mrs. Albert Meyers. Other items include meetings of Jolly Janes club and church circles with luncheons and guest speakers.
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Clair Parrott
George Parrott
Dewey Deyloff
Albert Meyers
Elmer Gertsmeier
Henry Schipper
The
Jolly Janes
Joint Installation Of Officers At IOOF Lodges
Aurelia Rebekah and IOOF lodges held a joint officer installation on Tuesday evening January 23. D D P Devota Kintigh and D D G M Harry Kintigh and staff from Larrabee conducted the ceremony. Noble Grands Mil dred Kreger and Vernon Warriner, vice grands Della Swanson and Elmer Swanson, secretaries Helen Carlson and Raymond Zurek, treasurers Lorne Bonott and Ivar Carlson were installed. Past officers were noted.
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Aurelia Rebekah
IOOF
D.D
Bulldogs Advance In County Tournament Semis
The Aurelia Bulldogs defeated Meriden 89 to 33 in the lower bracket semi final and advance to face Washta in the final Saturday night Washta edged Grand Meadow in the upper bracket semi final Grand Meadow will meet Meriden in the Saturday 7 00 consolation game
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Aurelia Bulldogs
Meriden
Washta
Grand Meadow
Bulldogs Win In First Round At County Meet
Aurelia defeated Quimby 52 34 in the county tournament at Cherokee. Ken Rapp and Bob Anderson scored 16 each for Aurelia while McCannon had 14 for Quimby. Meriden edged Cleghorn 36 35 to advance to face Aurelia in the semi finals.
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Bulldogs
Rembrandt
John’ Westphal
Aurelia
Dick Anderson
Billy Whitney
Stanley Sherkenbak
Quimby
Cherokee
Ken Rapp
Bob Anderson
McCannon
Meriden
Cleghorn
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Dr, A, H, Eddy
BOY Scout Meeting
Girls” ‘Couty’ Tourney
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposites Corporation
Sioux Valley Association of Congregational Churches
Mayflower Church
W. P. Dawson
L. P. Dawson
Nevada
Harry H. Lockin Insurance Agency
Paul Stieneke
Jim Parrott
Louie Kroll
Ben Buenger
W. H. Bischel
Texas
Bischels
Louisiana
Southeastern
Krualls
Avengers
Cal Hornia
Clair Whitney
Herb Sangwin
Dale Sangwin
Willard Petton
R. J. Miller
Edwin Hoeppner
Carl Johnson
Minneapolis
Arlin Sievers
H. H. Otto
Lawret
Sievers
Lagi
Lorraine Griffith
Near Nemaha
Tom Griffith
Wittmaack
Martin Loahmuller
Danlson
Anna Diercks
Harry H. Lockin
Glvin McCurdy
Aice
Harry Bloodgood
George Glawe
Duane Perry
County Legion and Auxiliary
Dwayne Sampson
L. M. Sampson
Afton Township
Air Corps
San Antonio
Tex
Denver
Colo
Quentin Anderson
Howard Haight
Carl Anderson
Rolan Blake
Alan
Clifford Menefee
Marian Haight
Blake
Amberline
Joycé Westphal
Royal
Henry Anderson
Cliff Benson
Esther Benson
Paul Freed
Calumet
LeRoy Betz
Herb Schramm
Art Wogahn
Valentines
Faul
Joyce Hickey
Morningside College
Roy Betz
Newell
William Whitney and Sons
Rex Whitney
Elmer Gerytsmeier
Walter Huseman
Kenneth Johnson
Bernard Johns
Axel Johns
Wayne
Whitney Grain Co
John Lockin
Vernon Kaskey
Wayne Teachers College
Oren Parrott F
Sibley
Si Meyers
Lodi
N. Y
Ida Parrott
Martin Strampe
Nathan Bell
Glendale
Calif
G. C. Bell
Rosa Level
Eastern Star
Society
Harriet McCurdy
Elmer Schroeder
Alta Sunday Eveniing
Les Holderness
Art Larson
Cliff Coombs
Arvid Anderson
Harold Brownmiller
Leslie Gregg
Harold Raymond
Clarence Cave
Clara Cave
Joan Huseman
Dorcus
John Fraser
Henry Haight
Pitcher Township
Vernon Fierck
Albert Fierck
Gust Johnson
Lloyd Hermanson
Melvin Hermanson
Robert Orr
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Dean Will
Walter Simonsen
Sioux Rapids
United Nations
Nels Carlson
Ralph Peterson
Bata Gaba Club
Congregational
Mary Guild
Peregrine White
Effie Johnson
Priscilla Alden
Mayflower Circle
Grace Meier
Noble
Myra Beeghley
Canasta Club
George Bekish
Phil Fassler
Lou Pfaff
Embroidery Circle
Will Wieland
Fierck
Arnold Faber
Nelson Cafe
C. H. Kaskey
Glenwood Waddell
Burt Mummert
Rebecca Lodge
Floyd Glaver
American, Legion and Auxilliary
Legion Hall
Orr
Louie Daniels
Carl Peterson
Elsie Parrott
Farmers National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Aurelia, Iowa
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