Grause Wins Third Annual Tractor Rodeo at School House
Joe Grause scored 160.5 points to win the third annual Tractor Rodeo held at the school house last weekend, earning a $50 Sweepstakes prize and a right to advance to the state Tractor Rodeo during the State Fair. Jerry Kruger took $25 as runner up. There were 38 contestants.
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Joe Grause
Jerry Kruger
Joe
Jerry
Bob Pingel
Bob Parker
Rodney Otto
Henry Schipper
Lloyd Buddenhagen
Serpentine
Walter Johnson
Olie Halquist
Clarence Pratt
Rod Nelson
Gene Kaskey
Floyd Johannson
Baler
Dale Sleezer
Roger Parker
Tom Schmillen
Bill Otto
Orlyn Anderson
Aurelia Band To Close Summer Series With Storm Lake Trip
The Aurelia High School Band will perform a 3:00 concert Sunday July 28 at the Sunset Park bandshell in Storm Lake as the final event of the summer series. The Storm Lake Municipal Band plans an August appearance in Aurelia. Program features include selections from The King and I and works by Andersen and DeRose among others.
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Aurelia
Storm Lake
Sunset Park
Richards
Sullivan
Herbert
Leroy Anderson
Rodgers Charter Oak
Osterling
DeRose
Queen City
Ice Cream Social Planned for Congregational Church Lawn
Dorchester circle sponsors a voluntary ice cream social on the church lawn next Wednesday July 31 from 6 30 to 9 p m Homemade ice cream pie and cake will be served The public is invited to attend
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Congregational Church
Dorchester Circle
Athletic physicals set for July 30 at 7:30
Athletic physicals for all sports will be given Tuesday July 30 at 7 30 in the school. Both dental and physical examinations will be offered at this time. The carnival drew a good turnout and a color TV was won by Willard Stief.
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W. Stief
Willard Stief
Birth announcement for Kimberly Rose Stover in Independence
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stover announce the birth of a daughter on July 13 at Peoples Hospital of Independence. Kimberly Rose weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces, has a brother named Jeffrey, and grandparents Ben Otto of Aurelia and Pete Stover of Cherokee with great grandparents Emil Radke of Alta and Leonard Toner of Des Moines.
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Donald Stover
Independence
Peoples Hospital of Independence
Kimberly Rose
Jeffrey
Ben Otto
Aurelia
Pete Stover
Cherokee
Emil Radke
Alta
Leonard Toner
Des Moines
Corn Rootworm Damage in County
Forrest J. Kohrt reports Western rootworm damage spreading across Cherokee County from late June. Infestations affect all growth stages, with widespread destruction on many farms. Harvest timing and chemical controls prove limited, signaling planned changes in future insecticides and application methods.
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Forrest J. Kohrt
Cherokee County
Nebraska
Iowa
Plymouth
Sioux County
Aurelia’s Carl Fuhrman Named to Morningside Dean’s List
Carl Fuhrman of Aurelia earned Dean’s List honors at Morningside College for the 1962 63 second semester with a 3.25 grade average or higher. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Fuhrman of Aurelia.
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Carl Fuhrman
Aurelia
Morningside College
Fuhrman
Aurelia to Host Swimming and Diving Meet Next Wednesday
Aurelia will host a swimming and diving meet on July 31 starting at 3 p.m. Teams expected include Ida Grove Alta Newell and Marcus. Spectators welcome with no admission charge.
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Aurelia
Ida Grove
Alta
Newell
Marcus
Market Prices From Aurelia at Press Time
Produce markets in Aurelia report eggs at 1.16 per dozen and Chex, dirts and pullets at 6c per pound. Grain prices note Farmers Coop paying Grade A 30c and Grade B mid 63c Tuesday.
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Aurelia
Parrott Wins Ten in Weekly Commercial Club Drawing
Mrs. Galen Parrott won ten dollars in the weekly drawing held Wednesday night with a twenty five dollar prize pool rolling forward to forty dollars for last night’s drawing. If unclaimed, fifteen dollars adds to next week’s total, otherwise the next prize resets to twenty five. Registration is weekly at member stores, with a one ticket limit per visit, open to all except Commercial Club owners and families, and winners must claim within two minutes at Main Street drawings starting 8:30 p.m.
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Galen Parrott
the Sentinel
Commercial Club
Main Street
Aurelia
Promotion for Thomas J McCleerey in Navy ranks
Mr and Mrs Clarence McCleerey of Aurelia announce their son Thomas J McCleerey has been promoted to Sonarman Third Class in the Navy. He earned the rank meeting the service standards while serving aboard the destroyer USS Johnston.
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Clarence McCleerey
Aurelia
Navy Department
Thomas J. McCleerey
Navy
Thomas
U.S.S
Johnston
Diamond Doers Picnic at Aurelia Shelter House
The Diamond Doers hold a family potluck at the Aurelia Shelter House on August 4 with guests asked to arrive by 6 30 p m for a 7 00 p m meal start.
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Aurelia
Tomato plant misleads readers as potato pods cause confusion
Mrs Louise Roggon brought in a plant resembling a potato while a branch bore green tomatoes. The editors learned the green fruits are potato seed pods containing many seeds, a seasonal variation noted by locals like Sig Nelson.
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Louise Roggon
Sig Nelson
Softball Game Sunday Night at School Diamond
The Aurora Merchants host a Danbury team Sunday night at the school diamond starting at 7 3. Admission is free but a collection will be taken to buy equipment. Public invited.
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Aurora Merchants
Danbury
Storm Strikes Cherokee County with Strong Winds and A Tornado
A Thursday storm hit Cherokee County causing widespread debris and power interruptions in rural areas. A twister sighting near the Johan sen farm south of Aurelia caused minor crop and grove damage. Floyd Dystin of Cherokee suffered a severe shock from a live power line contact but recovered. no major property losses reported.
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Cherokee County
Merit
Johansen
Aurelia
West Cornfield
Floyd Dystin
Farmers Co Op Co
Aurora Fire Department
John Hirtwig
Cherokee County Fair Dates Set for August 1 3
The Cherokee County Fair will run August 1 3 at the fairground south of Cherokee with exhibits livestock judging a 3 p.m. and daily prize drawings. Activities include 4‑H dress revue queen introductions Marlo Productions and weekend horse show with Cavaliers 4‑H club entries.
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Cherokee County
Fair Ground
Cherokee
Farm = Bureau
State Wall
Marlo
Sonny Meyers
Faraly
Cavaliers
Local visits span several area homes this week
Mr and Mrs Stanley Otto and Curtis visited in the Wilbert Otto home Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Lorenz Sievert of Alta visited in the Elmer Otto home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Henry Otto were visitors in the Elmer Otto home Monday evening. Mrs Inez Larson returned home Thursday after a 10 day visit at her son Dale s home in Minneapolis. Mrs Alicia Vermeer of Sioux Center stayed from Sunday to Thursday of last week in the ...
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Stanley Otto
Curtis
Wilbert Otto
Lorenz Sievert
Alta
Elmer Otto
Henry Otto
Inez Larson
Dale
Minneapolis
Alicia Vermeer
Sioux Center
Rites Held for Ella Baumann 62 in California
Rites conducted for Ella Baumann aged 62 at Forest Lawn, Cyprus California, following extended illness. The service included family attendees and was followed by burial at Forest Lawn memorial park with pallbearers listed from regional communities.
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Ella Baumann
Ella
Bauman
Lamy Beach
California
Forest Lawn
Cyprus
Caif
Busta
Uremdale
Redie Jaan
TMC
Abie
Scan City
Desan
FHA Executive Council Meeting Scheduled for Tomorrow
The FHA Executive Council is set to convene tomorrow to discuss upcoming industry concerns and organizational matters. Members will review policy, budget, and program priorities in a closed session.
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FHA
Unclear OCR fragment records numerous local visits and gatherings
Fragmentary text lists numerous individuals visiting towns and homes, weekend guests, family gatherings, picnics, and personal notices across several rural communities. Names include Mr and Mrs Ernest Hoeki, Miss J horn, Mr and Mrs Thermas McDte ney, and many others with places like Aurelia Davis Junction Ottumwa and Grant Meadow referenced.
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Fehla Rawawati
Ben Bs
GNU Tr Phateottyes
Bascante
Mirteebooft
Tonne Meron
Bari Sygens
Niton
Faer
Phare
J Horn
Ernest Hoeki
Jane
Heer
Wong
Tevrard Saissen
Amfroparaf Meduirte
Mro
Fimer Gert
Nelson
Jeffres
Grothaus
Scoux
Milford Beeghley
Paarye
Ooo
Beeghley
Burt Beept
Ley
Thermas McDteney
Jameis
Missour
Bno
Mr Burney
Mroo
Stanley Dirkren
Davis Junction
Faarmoret
Mann
Hulda Olnon
Emil
Cheroker
D. L. Stanford
Peterser
Hen Holloway
Hey Lee
John Huseman Jr
Famiy
Kenneth Ray
Washta
Benny Holloway
Dennis Wesgard
Melvin Wright
Richard Lockwrood
Frx
Charnie Lockwood
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