Happenings of Nearby Towns in Various Papers
A roundup from Storm Lake to Albert City reports personnel moves at Buena Vista College and Oregon State Agricultural College, local business succession in Paxton jewelry, a devastating rainstorm near Sioux Rapids, road washouts near Peterson, a highway change discussion for Galva, and a fatal car collision east of Albert City with unclear cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
White
Buena Vista College
Oregon State Agricultural College
Storm Lake Register
J. B. Paxton
Paxton
Marjorie Paxton
Sioux Rapids Press
Peterson Patriot
Northwestern
Northwestern Town
Peterson
A. W. Kirchner
Galva Tribune
Holstien
Schaller
Galva
F. L. Danielson
Albert City
Obituary Request and Marriage Clipping From Suburban Reader
A country newspaperman received a letter asking for copies of an obituary, publication of a niece’s marriage clipping from Lewiston, and notice of two bull calves for sale. The writer also requests cancellation of their subscription due to hard times.
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Lewiston
Luther League Convention Held in Alta
The Northwestern District of Iowa Luther League Convention gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church from June 20 to 23. A heavy wind and rain storm hit north of Alta on Monday night causing field washing and low spot flooding.
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Luther League
Iowa
Trinity Lutheran Church
Alta
W. E. Gaffey
Opal Gaffey
Lloyd Lacy
Sioux City
John Lacy
Harrison
Nebraska
Adeline Berger
Claus E. Johnson
George H. Larson
Henry Hanson
Congregational Young People at Okoboji Camp
Rev and Mrs Edwin Trigg chaperone Aurelia youths at the Congregational camp in Okoboji this week. Participants include Madelyn Booth Lois Booth Aurelia Schroeder Bonnie Mummert Lois Whitney Phyllis Port Mary Fraser Marianne Chandler and Crystal Harker. Mrs A E Krout and Mike Hines transported a load Monday and B L Troup and John Mummert will return Saturday.
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Edwin Trigg
Aurelia
Congregational Young People
Okoboji
Madelyn Booth
Lois Booth
Aurelia Schroeder
Bonnie Mummert
Lois Whitney
Phyllis Port
Mary Fraser
Marianne Chandler
Crystal Harker
A. E. Krout
Mike Hines
B. L. Troup
John Mummert
Six pages home print in Sentinel this week
The Sentinel adds two extra home pages this week expanding to six pages to accommodate more advertising. Pages two and seven contain news items and special bar gains for two Free Ride Days and longer promotions. Wedding stationery at Sentinel.
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Sentinel
Free Ride Days Next Week In Aurelia
The Savage Amusement Co will visit Aurelia on Tuesday and Wednesday offering free rides to all with tickets earned by purchases of 25 cents or more from local business houses. Attractions include two merry go rounds a sea plane and a Ferris wheel with a smaller ride added for tots.
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Savage Amusement Co
Aurelia
Main Street
Lester Blanch Weds South Dakota Girl
Mrs. Maria Glenn announces the marriage of her daughter Gladys Genevieve to Lester M. Blanch on Sunday evening June 28 in Brookings South Dakota. The Rev QO D Jackson officiated. Gladys a graduate of South Dakota State College taught math and science in Alcester high school. Blanch a graduate of Iowa State College teaches agriculture in Freeborn Minnesota. A reception followed at the bride's home. The couple left for a short trip to Minneapolis and will reside in Freeborn for the coming year.
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Maria Glenn
Gladys Genevieve
Lester M. Blanch
Brookings
South Dakota
QO. D. Jackson
Methodist Church
Alcester
Blanch
Iowa State College
Fire Destroys Sylvan Lake Hotel in Black Hills
Custer South Dakota residents mourn the loss of the Sylvan Lake hotel, a long standing summer resort and local landmark beside Sylvan Lake backed by granite crags. The blaze left a smoking ruin beneath Harney Peak as couples and families recall its role in local life.
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Custer, S. D
Black Hills
South Dakota
Sylvan Lake
White Hotel
Harney Peak
Appalachians
Rockies
Afton 4-H Girls Meet With Leader
The Afton 4-H girls met with leader Mrs. Walter Radke on Saturday June 29. Sixteen members attended and discussed plans for a night meeting. A program committee was appointed and reports on a recent convention were planned for the next gathering. Demonstration team members were named and several members won prizes in hostess games. A lunch followed the afternoon activities.
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Afton 4-H
Walter Radke
Marjorie Melton
Gertrude Jones
Nina Loucks
Fern Hahn
Gladys Stantsburger
Doris Stieneke
Geraldine Scott
Supervisors Seek Road Fund Grant in Cherokee County
Cherokee county supervisors will apply to the federal government for a road improvement grant. About 15 residents and groups urged action including the county American Legion and rural letter carriers. County Engineer Wilfred Hosmer was authorized to file the application and survey roads for a new program, with cost estimates to be secured. The petition cites federal funds as needed for employment relief in Cherokee county.
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Cherokee Times
Cherokee County
Board of Supervisors
American Legion
Wilfred Hosmer
Legion
Cleghorn
Ki. G. Goodrich
Bachman Outlines Aurelia Sales Pavilion Idea
Albert Bachman of Bachman Motor Sales outlined a plan to open a locally controlled sales pavilion in Aurelia. He would auction livestock and property, with fall start and winter sessions, citing farmers traveling to nearby towns last winter for sales and urging fair, trustworthy operations. Local business leaders endorsed the concept and pledged cooperation.
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Aurelia
Albert Bachman
Bachman Motor Sales
Bachman
South Dakota
Epworth Leaguers Head to Okobosi Institute
About seventeen Epworth Leaguers depart next Sunday for the Methodist camp at West Okobosi to attend the Epworth League Institute. Rev Lloyd Scheerer and his wife will supervise the group at a large rented cottage. The institute draws about 800 youths yearly for Christian training, recreation, and friendship, with 6:00 a.m. wakeups and daily Bible classes led by Rev Scheerer. Musical mentoring includes orchestral direction by Prof Leo Kucinski and choral work under Prof Paul MacCollin.
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Epworth
West Okobosi
Epworth League Institute
Lloyd Scheerer
United States
Schaerer
Leo Kucinski
Paul MacCollin
St Pauls Lutheran Church Picnic Notice
William Walter pastor announces Sunday School at 9 45 and English service at 10 80 with no German service due to a picnic in Wescott Park Cherokee. Sunday School and service start fifteen minutes earlier. all members and children invited and asked to bring lunch.
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Wescott Park
Cherokee
Cherokee County News Highlights Local Achievements and Plans
William McWilliams of Cherokee topped a 28 applicant pharmacy exam group with the highest score reported from Des Moines. Cherokee launched the first Works Progress Administration project, 61 workers on a 7000 dollar upgrade at Wescott park. City council considers street repaving and a new water tower project with costs to the public. A 59 signature petition urges Cherokee to maintain current traffic rules. The 4-H girls club and other Cherokee county clubs gather for the annual summer camp at Camp Foster on East Okoboji Lake.
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William McWilliams
Des Moines
Cherokee County
Wescott Park
Cherokee
Grand Meadow Township
Camp Foster
East
Okoboji Lake
Celebration still deadly as carelessness hurts Fourth of July
The AMA 1903 records report 466 U S residents died from fireworks and gunpowder burns during Fourth of July celebrations. Last year 115 died nationwide from fireworks accidents. Automobiles and waterway incidents add to the toll with over 70 casualties in the state, urging prompt medical care for minor burns and tetanus prevention.
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American Medical Association
United States
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago
Cherokee city council faced a repeal petition against a Sunday moving picture ban. Main street landmarks changed as Mose Mummert relocated a residence near the theatre and Parl Johns family moved to Alta. Mrs. Geo SK Blanch died after surgery at St. Vincent's in Sioux City.
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Cherokee City Council
Main Street
Mose Mummert
Parl Johns
Alta
Geo. SK. Blanch
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sioux City
Bethlehem Luther League Notes Details Regular Meeting
Bethlehem Luther League of Cherokee held its Thursday meeting at Mrs. John Larson’s home. The program included song service scripture prayer reports from delegates, a poem by Florence Mading, talks on worship, a piano solo by Lois Johnson, and a social hour. The Sentinel is an authorized agent for Sioux City papers.
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Bethlehem Luther League of Cherokee
John Larson
Alta
Florence Mading
Verner Johnson
Lois Johnson
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Alta Advertiser
The
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Lester Blanch
AFTON
Okobosi Institute
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Walter
Diamond Center
Mt. Olive
Walter Johnson
Elwood Carr
M. KE. Skalovsky
Bernard Paulson
Mitta Robbins
Balfour, North Dakota
Karl Fraser
Chicago
Metropolitan Business College
I. M. Neville
Diamond Township
Myrtle Street
Fern Bengtson
Benjamin Franklin
BANK
the First Trust & Savings Bank
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