Nearby Town Happenings Highlight Local Nods and Debates
Reports from Peterson Patriot Newell Mirror Linn Grove Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune Galva Tribune Marcus News New Hearth Peterson Patriot Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune note varied local items. Corn-hog contracts in Clay county head to Washington. A bank reorganization plan gains approval. A Lin Grove printing venture launches Linn Grove News. Dr Howard A Pierce repeats as state central committee member. Edna Spurgeon begins as Buena Vista college art instructor. Marcus refutes third party congress candidacy claims. H N Chevrolet pays a $50 NRA code fine. Park shelter project starts. Nearly 60 applicants seek Iowa old age pension aid.
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Newell Mirror
First National Bank of Newell
Linn Grove
W. J. Lyons
Paullina
Northwest Iowa
Galva Tribune
Edna Spurgeon
Buena Vista College
Spurgeon
G. R. Spurgeon
Iowa State University
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Iowa
Nelle Cullen
Miss Cullen
County
Circus and Free Rides Draw Big Crowds to Aurelia
Conroy Bros. circus drew large crowds in Aurelia for three days with afternoon and evening shows. The Aurelia Athletic association sponsored the event and businessmen provided free ride tickets. rides included a merry-go-round Ferris wheel and a seaplane ride. Children and adults kept rides busy, especially at night, while the circus was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy Bros. Circus
Aurelia
Aurelia Athletic Association
Pitcher Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Meeting in Aurelia
The Pitcher Farm Bureau plans its annual evening meeting at Aurelia park on Monday evening July 30. The program includes music by the Aurelia band, a 4-H color revue, and other numbers. Archie R. Nelson of Cherokee will speak. Ladies are asked to bring a cake. Program begins at 8 15.
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Pitcher Farm Bureau
Aurelia Park
Aurelia
Archie R. Nelson
Heat Claims Life of Farm Worker in Alta Farm
Peter Hock, 45, died after being overcome by heat while working in a field on the J. P. Anderson farm near Alta. He is survived by his estranged wife from Rembrandt, Iowa. The town newspaper Sentinel notes the incident and funeral details.
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Alta
Peter Hock
J. P. Anderson
Here
Hock
Rembrandt
Iowa
Buena Vista County Fair rejects beer concession bid
Buena Vista county fair directors refused a beer concession request on fair grounds. Edgar Schuelke of Alta was re elected secretary and treasurer at the Iowa Federation of Aid Society for Lutherans convention in Storm Lake. Hazel Walton of Alta and Roy Zoffka of Schaller announced their secret December 28 1932 marriage in Albert Lea Minnesota. Everett Willcutt, Alta farmer, recently became a father to a nine pound boy and harvested 23 acres of winter wheat yielding about 900 bushels. Hail lightning and wind damaged BV county and surrounding areas, with severe losses near the Charlies Zwemke farm south west of Alta in Maple Valley up to 75 percent.
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Buena Vista County Fair
Iowa Federation of Aid Society For Lutherans
Storm Lake
Edgar Schuelke
Alta
Tressurer
Hazel Walton
Roy Zoffka
Schaller
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Zoffka
Everett Willcutt
Buena Vista County
Charlies Zwemke
Meple Valley
J M McCarthy Obituary in Alton Iowa Death Notice
John Michael McCarthy born December 28 1872 Lakeshire Indiana died July 16 1934 at Alton Iowa aged 61 years seven months survived by his widow Evandale Johns six children Doris Arthur Gerald Milton Agnes Mary Lois Lucille six grandchildren three sisters and one brother He moved with family to Aurelia Iowa and later to Alton where he served as marshal and street commissioner from 1918 until his death.
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John Michael McCarthy
Mary
Michael McCarthy
Lakeshire
Indiana
Alton
Iowa
Aurelia
Cherokee County
Evandale Johns
Hetland
South Dakota
Gerald
Milton
Agnes
Lois Lucille
J. K. Jensen
Auburn
Washington
Harry Jackson
Austin
Minnesota
Harry Appleton
Daniel McCarthy
Minneapolis
Better Sell Broody Hens Amid Slump in Egg Production
Poultry expert W. M. Vernon of Iowa State College urges farmers to cull nonproductive layers early to protect income. He says to spot broody or declining hens by comb color and texture, abdominal firmness, vents, and dry wattles. When prices allow, remove broody birds rather than spend time on them.
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W. M. Vernon
Towa State College
Vernon
Sutherland Merchants win kittenball tournament in Aurelia
Sutherland Merchants defeated Carlson's Colts 2 to 1 to win the Aurelia kittenball final after early byes and semi final wins. Alta beat Larrabee and edged Afton to reach the final, while Aurelia All-Stars beat Vilas 56 to 4 and Green Gables 4 to 0 before losing to Staver's in Cherokee.
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Sutherland Merchants
Aurelia
Carlson
Colts
Alta
Sutherland
Highview
Larrabee
Afton
All-Stars
Vilas
Storm Lake
Matzdorff
A. Rapp
Cherokee
Green Gables
Grienke
Staver’s Furniture
Matzdorf
Battery
Schwenn
Braley
Staver
S. Aurelia
Guarantee Oil
Stieneke and
Faber Battery
Randolph and Dorothy in Reinmuth Rhythm Revue Act
Randolph and Dorothy a clever Juvenile Team will be featured at the Buena Vista County Fair Alta August 15 16 17. Miss Reinmuth selected them for versatility Randolph excels in comedy character work Dorothy is an excellent acrobat and they offer strong double numbers.
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Randolph
Dorothy
Buena Vista County
Alta
Pilot Rock plowing match set near Cherokee site
The M. H. Curtis farm two miles west and three miles south of Cherokee will host this year's Pilot Rock plowing match on September 5 and 6. Mrs. Claran Kissinger of Washta began duties at the county treasurer's office for added pension tax work. Six VFW posts formed a district unit at the K P hall led by E R Crane with attendees from Sioux City, Storm Lake, Cherokee, Hawarden, Sheldon and LeMars.
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M. H. Curtis
Cherokee
Claran Kissinger
Washta
F. M. Tyner
K. P. Hall
E. R. Crane
Sioux City
Storm Lake
Hawarden
Sheldon
LeMars
Cherokee District
Geo. Collins
Cherokee County
Home Owner's Loan Corporation
A. M. Galvin
Ed Bradley
M. F. Reames
Milwaukee
Woodbury County
Clerhorn
C. S. Thomas
Cherokee District Court
Midsummer Hog Prices Seen Rising Despite Decline
Iowa State College economists in the June issue of Agricultural Economics Facts note that packer costs have risen due to the processing tax, suggesting producers may gain from corn hog contracts. They expect little near term improvement, but foresee a fairly healthy midsummer price advance as demand strengthens.
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Iowa State College
Agricultural Economics
Reducing Hog Gain Costs Through Better Feed and Breeding
Iowa State College expert A. L. Anderson outlines ways to lower pig production costs. Maintain adequate rations with essential minerals and vitamins, ensure sanitation, provide clean water, and keep fiber low. Self feeding palatable feeds saves labor, and strong breeding stock improves gain rate.
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A. L. Anderson
Iowa State College Animal Husbandry Department
Anderson
Iowa State College
High School Band Concerts Draw Large Crowds
The Saturday concerts by the high school band on town streets draw large crowds and entertain with improving music under Mr. Morse of Storm Lake. Last Saturday featured a trombone solo by Miss Beulah Harrison and an operature "Tron Count" while this week promises Miss Mary Fraser vocal with band. Caps are arriving for new headdress and a spiffy band platform appearance is planned.
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Morse
Storm Lake
Beulah Harrison
Mary Fraser
Alta Athlete Paroled in Theft Case
Lowell Peter son, a former Alta high school athlete who led the basketball team to the state finals, was paroled by Judge DeLand after his uncle Jack Reese offered him steady farm work. Peterson confessed to robbing the Alta Creamery to support his wife and child, and Jens Miller, a former deputy sheriff, supervised the parole. Mrs. Chas Miller returned from Sioux Valley Hospital in Cherokee after a major operation.
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Alta
Lowell Peterson
Jack Reese
New Classified Ad Rates Announced
Classified advertising opens with 10c per line for first insertion and 5c per line for each additional insertion as the new rate structure. tf
Unusual six day heat wave hits state and region
The state and much of the country endured six days of record heat with temperatures around and above 100 degrees. Relief came Wednesday evening with cooler air and a light rain, followed by more cool conditions Thursday morning.
Ten Years Ago Clerk Helmer Carlberg Joins Larson Bros
Ten years ago Helmer Carlberg began duties as a store clerk at Larson Bros. A trip to the Black Hills precedes plans to settle in Minnesota. Other notes mention Mr and Mrs Harry Carlberg traveling by auto and John Grashoff returning to his own house from his son's former home.
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Helmer Carlberg
Larson Bros
Harry Carlberg
Black Hills
Minnesota
John Grashoff
Albert
Fame
Congregational Church Posts No Services Until September
Church announces no services or Endeavor meeting until school reopens in September. Pastor Edwin Trigg presides over church school at 10 a m with no further gatherings planned for now.
Aurelia All-Stars Versus Tuxedoes Set for Sunday Match
The Aurelia All-Stars kittenball team hosts the Tuxedoes from Omaha on their home grounds Sunday evening August 12. It opens a series of games with leading teams from northwest Iowa and nearby states.
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E. D. Rapp
A. Rapp
R. Matzdorff
Mattison
E. Matzdorff
W. Stutz
Grienke
Grapenthen
Holmes
Aurelia All-Stars
Tuxedoes
Omaha
Iowa
Cherokee county boys depart for CCC camp at Fort Des Moines
Jimmie Scott and Melvin Williams of Aurelia and William Good from north of town joined Cherokee county youths traveling to Storm Lake Tuesday morning then to the CCC camp at Fort Des Moines. They will spend a week there after vaccination. A card from Jimmie to his grandfather said they did not know where they would be sent. Their enlistment is for six months.
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Jimmie Scott
Melvin Williams
Aurelia
William Good
Cherokee County
Storm Lake
CCC
Fort Des Moines
Jimmie
Jas. Scott
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Peterson
Clay County
Howard A. Pierce
Des Moines
State Central Committee
Marcus News
A. I. Birch
Marcus
le Mars Globe Post
Birch
New Hearth
H & N Chevrolet Company
Spencer
NRA
Sioux Rapids
Peterson Patriot
F. B
Sentinel
Farmers National
Aurelia, Iowa
Alita Advertiser
J. M. McCarthy
Phillips 66
County Seat News
Parol
Chas. Miller
Sioux Valley Hospital
Dan Dubes
Mt. Olive
Burl Porter
Miss Mamie
Hans Paulson
Chicago
Main Street
Mayor Mummert
Jimmie Green
The
American Express
First National Bank
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