Ford causes multiple arm breaks and a state park push
The report notes Kenneth Bancroft's and his relatives injuries from a Ford crank incident totaling five breaks. It also covers Peterson's park movement led by LH Pammel and A O Anderson praising progress while Gov. attends a Storm Lake picnic. Linn Grove power plant burns causing heavy loss to Western Power with swift rebuilding planned after insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enneth
K. D
Bancroft
Wiliam
Flaherty
Kenneth
Ford
Peterson
Wooda
LH. Pammel
Storm Lake
Linn Gove
Linn Grove
Cherokee News Briefs and Local Happenings
Chiefs guard Kudrle remains linked with Banister Grocery purchasing Surburban Grocery on Spruce Street and will move into the residence section of the institution. A grain granary on Lee Cantine farm burned from lightning in a Wednesday storm. wind wrecked a porch, a widow injured by flying glass. D. Boies appointed two Cherokee boys to United States Military Academy at West Point William McCulla and Neal Augman. Seventy five rural Cherokee county students set June 24 commencement at Tourist Park with county farm bureau picnic. Ralph Parcaut to defend middleweight title against Cherokee Harry Kahoe in a July 1 two of three falls match at Cherokee Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G A. Kudrle
C. A. Banister Grocery
Surburban
Spruce
Lee Cantine
Glenn Cantine
Boies
United States
Weat Point
William McCulla
W. P. McCulla
Neal ‘Augman
Harry Kahoe Cherokee
Armory
Cherokee
Joe Bolster
Wedding at Galva as Jennie Peterson Weds David H Peterson
On Wednesday morning June 3 Miss Jennie Peterson of Aurelia wed David H Peterson of Galva in a ceremony performed by Rev J O Lind. Miss Violet Alderson and Roy Peterson acted as witnesses. The couple will reside near Galva.
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Alta
Jennie Peterson
Aurelia
Nto
David H. .Peterson
Galva
Violet Alderson
Roy Peterson
J.O. Lind
Brooke
Census shows county population dip from 1920 totals
Readings compare county figures with the 1920 census, noting omissions of state hospital patients and changes across townships such as Cherokee city and Grand Meadow. Total county population reported as 16,558 in 1920 and 17,760 in the current count with several townships showing increases and decreases.
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Morgans
State Hospital
Cherokee City
Grand ‘Meadow
Amherst
Grand
Meadow
Marcus Ne
Signe Coer
Washta
Reece
Sleghorn
Marriages and local notes from Alta area this week
Miss Maleta Gurney and Harold H. Grippen wed at the Presbyterian Manse in Alta in a Monday morning ceremony led by Rev. W. C. Rowlands. Fern Masters and David Poulson quietly married in Pasadena on May 28. A farmers meeting over the Alta trade territory convened with committees formed to host Alta business men in June. Berger Benson hospitalized for appendicitis on May 21. twelve farmers helped plow a 100 acre field. The 1925 census returns were filed with county auditor Kaufman in Storm Lake, noting Sioux Rapids and Alta losses tied to ongoing sewer work and construction.
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Maleta Gurney
Harold H. Grippen
Alta
W. C. Rowlands
Fern Masters
Galva
David Poulson
Pasadena
California
Alta Trade
States Bank
Berger Benson
Route 3
Yre
Alta Hospital
Vacation Bible School Opens at Congregational Church
The Congregational church in Aurelia started its three week Vacation Bible School on Monday morning. Classes run each weekday from nine to twelve except Saturdays. Activities include Bible stories missionary hero tales hymns prayers and service projects. This year three teachers conduct the program with twenty eight children enrolled by day three.
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Bible School
The
Congregational Church
Florence DeVries
Mabel
Johnson
Gladys. Glawe
Attorney General bans Sunday dances statewide
Des Moines dispatch reports Attorney General Benne Gibson has notified every county attorney that Sunday dances will not be tolerated. He states a state law, not local ordinances, fixes the restrictions as the summer season approaches.
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Des ‘Moines
Benne “Gibson
Gibson
Jay Siglin Traps Four Woodchucks At City Dump
Jay Siglin trapped four young woodchucks at the city dump and placed them in a cage at the G H Kannenberg garage. He now pursues the mother, who avoids capture by springing his traps. Earlier this spring he trapped an old woodchuck under the Lutheran church.
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Jay Siglin
G.H. Kannenberg
Jay
Lutheran Church
Obituary for Charles Nohisoh of Aurelia
Charles Nohisoh born north of Aurelia died at home June 4 1925 at about nine o clock at age 40 years 3 months and 3 days. He was son of Christ and Minnie Tohngon baptized Danish Lutheran church married Rosalie Largon March 4 1914 and left four sons Albert nine Wilford eight Edwin six Alfred four plus brother Louis. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 30 with Rev G R Gilbert and Rev G C Safford in charge, burial in Aurelia Cemetery.
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Charles
Nohisoh
Aurel
Aurelia
Christ
Minnie ‘Tohngon
Louis
Rosalie Largon
Albert
Wilford
Edwin
Alfred
David
Jonathan
Methodist Church
G.R. Gilbert
G. C. Safford
Luella Evans Weds Farley Bellows at Newell
Miss Luella Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Evans united in marriage with Mr Farley Bellows of Newell Wednesday at a Lake service with Rev M Bond officiating. The couple visited Aurelia and will reside on a farm north of Newell. bride recently moved from Newell with her parents and helped run the Holmes restaurant.
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Luella Evans
Bellows
Newell
Aurelia
Holmes
Finding God and Flag Day Observance at Federated Church
The Federated Church notes Pastor Geo C Safford will preach Finding God with Flag Day themes. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor meet at standard hours. The Children's Day program starts at eight with Our Lamp of Life and a flag drill plus offerings for Sunday school extension.
Card of Thanks from the Johnson Family
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during our bereavement and for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Chas. Johnson and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Johnson
Weather Woes Prompted By Rainy Reassurance
In a homespun mood the speaker notes it rained despite warnings and insists worry over a dry spell is wasted. He compares pessimists to those who howl at every weather change and argues contentment comes from accepting the rain.
Local Clothing Deals Highlight Incomplete OCR Note
An OCR fragment notes clothing sales including overalls priced at one dollar and blue chambray shirts priced at low cents, with references to Larson Bros Clothing Department.
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Larson ” Bros. ‘Clothing
Dust Storm Damages Corn Fields Across County
A severe dust storm last Sunday damaged corn fields with many areas having much of the crop cut or ruined. Farmers report widespread losses and some fields appearing virtually hopeless.
City Urges Strict Ban on Dumping Refuse in Gutters
Town ordinances prohibit throwing leaves grass brush or other refuse in street gutters. Mayor T. Parker notes blocked culverts and vows strict enforcement of the rule to prevent obstructions.
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T. . Parker
Five Large Bottles of Catsup at One Dollar
Home Grocery advertises five large bottles of high grade catsup for a dollar. The sale highlights a budget purchase option for shoppers seeking value on pantry staples.
Aurelia Band Opens Summer Concert Series
A large crowd gathered last Saturday for Aurelia’s first open air band concert led by A. A. Dingman. Cars crowded Main Street and side streets showing strong interest as new pieces were debuted and praised. more summer performances are promised.
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Aurelia
A. A. Dingman
Manliness of Christ and Unfolding Plan Sermons
The Methodist Church notes announce Pastor G. R. Gilbert will preach on The Manliness of Christ next Sunday morning and The Unfolding Plan in the evening. Attend and invite friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
G. R. Gilbert
Christ
Mission Festival at St Pauls Lutheran Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces a mission festival with German service at 10 AM and English service at 2 30 PM on Sunday. Rev A Noack of Remsen will conduct the mission services.
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Rev
A. Noack
Remsen
Happenings of 10 and 20 Years Ago
A 10 year ago report recalls a Hench boy’s wagon and a cyclone that landed him in J. Shank’s hog lot with no injuries. Irene Robar returns from Chicago to spend vacation at home. Frost injures much corn yield after recent cultivation. Aurelia High graduates form Alumni Association and host class banquet in 1906. Aurelia Fire Department organized with members listed.
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J. Shank
Irene Robar
Chicago
Aurelia High School
Lockin Hotel
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J.C. Nelson
the. ‘Drug
Marcus
Kennet
Alta Advertiser
Federated: Church Notes
Geo. C. Safford
Ames
Abe
Paulson-Finkbine Lbr. Co
Aurelia, IA
Sentinel
H. Nelson, Jr
N. Siglin
Harry Strouse
Henry Stutz
Oscar Royer
Arthur Fraser
Bert Dice
Roy Ward
Grant McManus
S. Groff
Frank Elsworth
Clarance Rapp
Jas. Jensen
Will Kruse
Frank Wharton
Arthur Dingman
Lew Stutz
First National Bank
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