Farewell for Arnold Niemeier as Threshing Circle Hosts
Arnold Niemeier leaves for the army after a farewell party at Cherokee park hosted by the threshing ring. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Otto, Tolzin, Schulke families, and many locals who presented a purse of money. Nearby events include Washington visit for Mrs. Schmidt, Walther League convention, Masel birthday gathering, and a St Johns school picnic with diplomas and band concert notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Niemeier
Cherokee Park
Niemeier
Ben Otto
Wm. Tolzin
Harry Tolzin
and Moys
Ed Grieme
Henry Hinkeldey
Walter Schulke
Wm. Nelson
Leoward Schulke
Edna Schulke
Wm. Winterhoff
Rudolf Ewart
Oscar Gustafson
Ervin Bell
Leone McCannon
Quimby
John Schmidt
Maria Jean Robinson
Schaller
Washington, D. C
Ervin
Arthur Koth
Edgar Radke
Louis Schulke
Okaboji
Lorenz Lietz
Masel
W. J. Rieman
Orm Lake
Martha Lietz
Alta
Herman Winterhot
Phylis
Gaylen
Galva
Walter Miller
Marlys
Elverne
Rabie Henry
Lietz
Howard
St. John’s Lutheran School
Trof
A. J. Ludwig
Afton vicinity social notes and visits dated gatherings
Miss Jean Melton of Sioux City visited in Afton from Friday to Sunday. Altamont Ill men Lester Heckert and Ted Townsend called in the Kelly homes. Miss Faye Koontz of Chicago stayed with Mrs Gilbert Clow. Junior Farm Bureau members attended a scavenger hunt in Cherokee Thursday. Numerous visits and family events follow including Washto anniversary celebration and Cedar Falls commencement attended by Merlin Honsbrugh. New A C C officers elected with Savings Bond planned. Next gathering June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Melton
Sioux City
Lester Heckert
Ted Townsend
Altamont
Leo
Orin Kelly
Faye Koontz
Chicago
Gilbert Clow
Farm Bureau
Donald Horine
Mt. Pleasant
Earl and George Zwick’s
Memorial Day Visitors and Rally Day Activities
Cherokee residents welcomed Memorial Day callers at George Zwicks while Walter Anderson from Texas visited with relatives. 4 H girls and leaders attended Rally Day at the Catholic church in Cherokee Tuesday evening. Children gathered with relatives near Hanover Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Allen and family Miss Viola Fierk and Anson Hughes spent Memorial Day in Sac City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zwicks
Walter Anderson
Texas
Cherokee
Lorenz Roth
Hanover
Wilbur Allen
Viola Fierk
Anson Hughes
Sac City
Birth Certificate Issuance Speeded Up in Iowa Plan
Iowa health department announces to accelerate delayed birth certificates. County clerks may issue typewritten certified copies upon acceptable evidence of birth, with a 50 cent fee. Delayed certificates go to Des Moines for permanent filing. at least three records proving birth, typically four, are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Health Department
Eric P. Pfeiffer
Vital Statistics Director
County Clerks of Court
State Vital Statistics Division
Des Moines
Vital Statistics Office
Health Department
Special Weeks for Soil Conservation Observed in Iowa
Iowa to observe Soil Conservation Week June 1 6 as fifth annual event. Gov Wilson proclaims dates. R K Bliss of Iowa State College Extension Service notes soil practices boost war era production. Counties form Soil Conservation Districts and plan field days to stress conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College Extension Service
Bliss
George A. Wilson
Lowa
Mr. Ruby to Direct Larrabee Band Concerts This Summer
Mr Ruby hired to direct the Larrabee band concerts for the summer marking the first summer band for Larrabee. Concerts will be on Wednesday evenings with Mr Ruby bringing some of his best musicians to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Ruby
Larrabee
Ruby
Draftees to Receive Two Week Furlough Starting June 15
State Director Charles H. Grahl announces that beginning June 16 all men inducted through Selective Service will receive an immediate two week furlough. Groups will report to local boards for transportation to reception centers and send offs will be planned in home towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Grahl
Grahl
Army
Confirmation Rites At St Pauls Lutheran Next Sunday
The Lutheran church plans a confirmation service at St Pauls Lutheran Church next Sunday morning led by Rev William Walter. Fourteen to fifteen year old children receive thorough doctrinal instruction and are examined before the congregation to renew baptismal vows and become communicant members. Those confirmed are Ernest Tuttle Carlton Schulke Wendell Ewoldt Verona Wogahn Herbert Rasmussen Robert Rasmussen. Service starts at 10 80. The Sentinel acts as agent for Sioux City newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
William Walter
Martin Luther
Ernest Tuttle
Carlton Schulke
Wendell Ewoldt
Verona Wogahn
Herbert Rasmussen
Robert Rasmussen
Aurelia Council Proceedings June 1 1942
The regular council meeting for Aurelia Iowa on June 1 1942 was held with members Mummert Iienke Kaskey and Brummer present. Absent were Councilman Shank and the Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Iowa
Mummert
Iienke
Kaskey
Brummer
Shank
Brummer Presides as Aurelia Meeting Adjourns
Motions name Brummer chair in mayor’s absence after approving May 4 1942 minutes and reports from Treasurer and Clerk. Bills from General Fund Waterworks Light Park and other funds listed for payment including gravel hauling and fuel. Bond of Water Superintendent Scott approved. meeting then adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapp Electric Service
George F. Scott
Mummert
Kaskey
Grienke
E. L. Brummer
Chester G. Sjoberg
Probate Notice for Victor Frank Will in Cherokee Iowa
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Victor Frank, dated July 28 1936, was filed and read in Cherokee Iowa on June 18 1942. Hearing at 10 00 AM in the District Court to prove and probate the will, all interested persons must appear and show cause if any. Dated May 19 1942. W H Flickinger Clerk of District Court. By Litta Carpenter Deputy Maher Meloy and Hankens Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Frank
Cherokee
Iowa
District Court
W. H. Flickinger
Litta Carpenter
Maher, Meloy and Hankens
Alexander J. McKinnon
Said County
Cherokee County Will Notice for Alexander J. McKinnon
State of Iowa Cherokee County summarizes notice that an instrument purporting to be the will of Alexander J. McKinnon deceased dated May 24 1939 was admitted for probate as the last will and testament. The document is dated May 15 1942 at Cherokee Iowa and appears signed in the clerk of district court by Flickinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Cherokee County
State of Iowa
Railroads vow to persevere through war and peace
The piece urges steadfast effort in wartime and peacetime, praising railroads for sacrifice, tax support, and adaptiveness. It credits workers, management, customers, and government bodies for sustaining capacity, planning, and loyalty, shouting commitment to victory and postwar recovery.
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Waddell
Irene Zwemke
Alta High School
Lutherville School
Hanover School
Lutherville
Alta Merchants
Harold Hogrefe
Harlan
Charles Zwemke
Winfred Moulton
Don R. Hankens
Larson’s
State Bank
W. A. Liebsch
Carlson’s Dairy
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association of
Fred Radke
Hi. HW. Lockin
H. H. Lockin
C. H. Kaskey
Afton
Harl Zwick
Simonsen
Wayne Kirkpatrick
IDA Grove Rendering Works
Reggy Martin
Bruce & Sweet Lockers
the Sentinel
Council Proceedings
General Fund
J. M. Peterson
Jim Williams
Dale Dise
Gust Kruse
Aurelia Sentinel
Waterworks Fund
Light Fund
Iowa Public Service Co
Reendenee
John Stutz
Willie Westphal
Siegel Gravel Co
Standard Oil Co
Gas & Oil
Bob Groff
Mummert Hardware Co
Wee Cr
W. UW
Flickinger
Ilakes
Maloy and Sfankens
Carlson’s Milk
Waddell’s Grocery
Kruse Grocery
Sweet Lockers
Illinois Central
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