Happenings in Nearby Towns Chronicle Local Events
Storm Lake retirement marks 34 years with Standard Oil for J B Wadsley. Creek north of Galva dries up amid a severe drought not seen by long-time settlers. June 1981 records show 21 marriage licenses in Storm Lake County Clerk notes. Sunset Park playgrounds supervised for ten weeks by Kathyrn Ford. Supreme Court ruling on Osceola paving affects Clay and others. No 18 road work halted east of Spencer. Obituaries: Tammy Lamb of LeMars dies after a fall. John William Osborn dies in Peterson. Galva Fire Dept responds to Rasmussen farm fire after bees smoking. Washta Chapter 307 marks 30th anniversary with guests.
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Storm Lake
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Sunset Park
Kathyrn Ford
Spencer
Supreme Court
Osceola County
Clay County
Dickens
LeMars
Tammy Lamb
J. A
Peterson
John William Osborn
Congregational Church
Jas. McInnis
Afton Township
Cherokee County
Galva Tribune
Galva Fire Department
Schmeckpeper
Galva
Rasmussen
Schmeckoeper
St Pauls Lutheran Church Pastor Misses Next Sunday
No church services next Sunday as Pastor E F Webking will conduct mission services at Spirit Lake Iowa. A service in the American language will be held the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
E. F. Webking
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Gust Carlson Nearly Falls Victim To Heat Near Alta
Alta area items report Gust A Carlson found unconscious near his barn by housekeeper Mrs Wahlstrom after a heat incident. Also listed are a June 28 wedding of Medwin B Haase and Wilma Hach, a west trip by Adeline Berger Ruth Angier and Dorothy Lois Gaffin, Lyle Frear working in Cuba City Wisconsin after barber school, and a dispute over an old contract with Power Company at Peterson affecting about fifteen patrons who were cut off from service last Saturday.
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Gust A. Carlson
Alta
Wahlstrom
Medwin
B. Haase
Henry Haase
Wilma Hach
Joe Hach
Gladbrook
Iowa
Adeline Berger
Ruth
High Line
Peterson
Time to Advertise Says Roger Babson
Business economist Roger Babson declares in a speech to the Advertising Federation of America that the worst for business is over and that recovery will be slow but directed. He urges newspapers to tell the public the simple truth and advises merchants to advertise now.
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United States
Roger Babson
Advertising Federation of America
Cherokee Baby Narrow Escape From Fireworks Poisoning
Boyd Perrin an 18 month old child of Mr and Mrs Dell Perrin narrowly escaped death after reportedly eating part of a "snake in the grass" fireworks device. The child became seriously ill Friday afternoon before a doctor could be found and was given antidotes. He recovered but remained dangerously ill with mercury from the pyrotechnic reported.
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Boyd Perrin
Dell Perrin
Legion Auxiliary meets for regular July session
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting on July 7. A report covered entertaining 39 veterans at State Hospital Cherokee, with a dinner by the local unit for 39 veterans served by 10 ladies. Cigarettes gum and candy were donated. The Cradle Roll picnic is set for August 4 for all children of auxiliary members and Cradle Roll children and their mothers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
State Hospital
Cherokee
Plagman Receives Batch of Baby Turkeys for Poultry Venture
Ralph Plagman of Brooke township received 250 little baby turkeys by parcel post delivered by Roy Schroeder on Wednesday. A prior shipment of 100 has him aiming for Thanksgiving dinners next fall. The Plagmans are expanding into poultry raising with about 1 000 baby chicks.
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Ralph Plagman
Brooke Township
Parcel Post
Roy Schroeder
Plagmans
Former Aurelia Lad Wins Honors in the West
Winton Jones of Berkeley wins first prize in The Tribune Typical Boy Contest. The 16 year old senior at University High School is a stamp collector football fan Eagle Scout and aspiring criminal lawyer planning to study at the University of California after graduation.
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Oakland
California
Winton Jones
Olin Jones
Aurelia
Berkley
Tribune
the Tribune
Young Donovan
Rko Orpheum Theater
Eastbay
Grant Street
Berkeley
Young Jones
QO. C. Jones
University High School
Jones
University of California
Afternoon Bridge Club Meets With Prize Winners
The afternoon Bridge club met with Mrs. A. A. Krout. Miss Lu Hopewell won high prize and Mrs. Z Chamberlin the traveling prize. Guests included Mrs. Z Chamberlin Mrs. A. A. Dingman and Miss Hopewell. The Womens Missionary society met at Mrs. Lew Dyslin's home for a lesson titled A Mediterranean Tour led by Mrs. Olive Johnson. Cora Williams played a piano solo and a vocal duet was sung by Mrs. Frank Waddell and Mrs. Ed Bundy. Lunch was served by Mesdames L. Dyslin Geo Parrott and A. L. Neville.
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A. A. Krout
Lu Hopewell
Z Chamberlin
A. A. Dingman
Miss Hopewell
Womens Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Lew Dyslin
Olive Johnson
Cora Wiliams
Frank Waddell
Ed, Bundy
Mesdames L. Dyslin
Geo, Parrott
A. L. Neville
Congregational Church Service Notice for Edwin Trigg
Pastor Edwin Trigg leads Sunday services on July 12 with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m.
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Edwin Trigg
Weeds on highways and alleys must be cut by July 15
Property owners and tenants receive notice to maintain property by July 15 removing all weeds along highways and alleys. The message ends with an unrelated promotional line urging businesses to consider advertising.
Cherokee Items Chronicle Local Happenings
Mrs. Elizabeth Nicoh lonson 68 died at home 200 East Maple Cherokee after long illness. Cherokee junior league eliminated by Anthon 20-7 in sub district tournament at Sioux City after earlier 11-7 win. Raymond Lotz landed an 8 pound black bass at Storm Lake 20 inches long, one of region's largest fish. I V Hitchcock sold Cleghorn hardware to Elward Glasnapp and joined wholesale road job in Cherokee. Wickham Bridge and Pipe Co bid $47,225 for two steel and concrete bridges over the Little Sioux on primary 21 at South Second, a notably low cost for era.
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Elizabeth Nicohlson
Cherokee
East Maple Street
Sioux City
Anthon
Raymond Lotz
Storm Lake
I. V. Hitchcock
Cleghorn
Elward Glasnapp
Sac City
Earl Voss
Hitchcock
West Cedar Street
Wickham Bridge and Pipe Co
Council Bluffs
Little Sioux
South Second Street
Reunion Held at Haight Brothers Home Sunday
Fifty two relatives and friends attended a Haight reunion at the home of Howard and Clarence Haight. A bountiful picnic dinner followed around one o clock with ice cream and cake later. Attendees included numerous Haight relatives from Chero Kee Alta Aurelia Peter son Hartley Sutherland Diamond township and nearby areas.
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Howard
Clarence Haight
M. W. Haight
Harry Haight
Tom Corrington
George Booth Jr
Henry Corrington
Ela
Cherokee
Rosie Haight
Stella
Lettie
Alta
W. C. Newcomb
Aurelia
Clayton Haight
Lee Pennington
Horatio Rice
Near
Peterson
Jesse Martin
Hartley
John Watterson
Sutherland
William Haight
H. H. Williams
Claude Steward
Diamond Township
Howard Haight
Little Girl Dies After Fireworks Poisoning
Patricia Nelson, 20 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nelson, died near Aurelia after eating the end of a fountain firework. Vomiting began hours later and worsened. physicians attributed sulfur poisoning from ash. Survived by parents and a five year old brother Junior. Funeral held at home with Rev. Edwin Trigg officiating in Aurelia Cemetery.
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Patricia Nelson
Howard Nelson
Aurelia
Spencer
Junior
Edwin Trigg
Aurelia Cemetery
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau Picnic Set For July 16
The annual Farm Bureau picnic of Pitcher township will be held at the Leland Dawson farm just west of Aurelia on Thursday evening, July 16, at 8:00 o'clock. A varied program has been arranged for entertainment. Ice cream and cake will be served. Everyone is coming.
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Farm Bureau
Pitcher Township
Leland Dawson
Aurelia
Buena Vista to Remain Four Year College at Storm Lake
Buena Vista college in Storm Lake will continue as a four year college. Representatives from the Sioux City Fort Dodge and Council Bluffs Presbyteries met in Storm Lake pledging support for the college. The trustees adopted a budget for the coming year as a step toward financial stability. Dean A C Nelson announced a September 1 opening with liberal arts four year programs normal two year music and pre professional sequences.
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Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Buena Vista
Iowa
A. C. Nelson
Car Hits Hogs Injuring Three on Trip to Legion Game
A car carrying boys and men to a junior American Legion baseball game collided with a herd of hogs near Newell. Driver Mr Rowen and four occupants suffered injuries including a severe scalp wound for Donald Dallenbach, a scalp wound and ribs injury for Zach Jenson, and a facial cut for Ambot Jorgenson.
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Alta Advertiser
Mr. Rowen
Newell
American Legion
Donald Dallenbach
Zach Jenson
Ambot Jorgenson
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago James Lane of Aurelia faced grand jury action for liquor violations after a sheriff raid. Roy Becker resigned as manager of the Motor Inn garage to become a tractor salesman, with Lewis Miller and John Grapen taking over the business. Elizabeth Scott returns from Battle Creek Michigan for summer. Twenty years ago IH Williams moved back to Diamond township farm. Andrew Johnson bought Lashell stock from Geo Kellogg of Missouri Valley, stocking two large inventories. Aurelia ball team beat Fonda seven to three at Alta on the Fourth.
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James Lane
Aurelia
Grand Jury
Langwin
Roy Becker
Motor Inn
Lewis Miller
John Grapen
Andrew Johnson
Lashell
Geo. Kellogg
Missouri Valley
Fonda
Alta
Notice to Mow Weeds in Pitcher Township
Public weeds on highways in Pitcher township must be mowed by July 18 per state law. If not done, the township will mow and costs charged to neighboring properties per 162 Township Trustees.
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Pitcher Township
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Sacred Heart Hospital
Whiteway
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Legion Auxiliary Activities
C. E. Ammons
Country Club
Nelson Restaurant
County Seat News
Haight Brothers Home
DR. Hess
F. E. Pratt
Sentinel
Elizabeth Scott
Battle Creek
Michigan
IH. H. Williams
Township Trustees
First National Bank
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