Visiting Notables and Local Notices in Galva and Vicinity
Shirley Sherkenbak and Barbara Lamm visit Galva this week. Mrs. Carl Wheeler and children visit relatives in Dallas and Chariton Iowa. George Wharton of Aurelia on Buena Vista College honor roll for second semester 1942. Rev and Mrs John Wilson and children from Cincinnati visit Mrs Mildred Thomson and W N Butterfield. Red Cross First Aid certificates earned by G R Wharton. Leslie Paulson family attend Lake Minnewaska reunion. Orris Holderness leaves for Medical Lake Washington for state hospital work. Louise Parrott is Mrs J C Parrott’s daughter. Harry Devereaux Elmer Slich visit Mr and Mrs Carl G Anderson.
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Buena Vista College
George Wharton
Aurelia
Orris Holderness
Medical Lake
Washington
Holderness
Harry Devereaux
Elmer Slich
Omaha
Nebr
Carl G. Anderson
Devereaux
Anderson
Family Reunion Honors Sundquist Niece In Sheldon Farm
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ruby and daughter Jerilyn attended a reunion at A S Rubys farm near Sheldon to honor Herman Sundquist of San Diego California. Sundquist is Lloyd Rubys niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Ruby
Jerilyn
Mr. Ruby
A. S. Ruby
Sheldon
Herman Sundquist
San Diego
Calif
Sundquist
Insurance talk and local visits mark week in area
Virgil Thevenin of Albert City appeared as an Aurelia caller last Saturday amid insurance shop talk. Harold Rudd of Spencer visited with his mother last Thursday. Art Anderson and family from Sac City spent Monday with the A. A. Davis household. George Kaskey visited Cherokee last Friday after leaving his wife and daughter Karyl Sue born June 9 at Sioux Valley hospital. Visits included Hail Insurance on Crops and stops at the Lockin Agency. Mrs. Arnold Faber and daughter and Mrs. Annal Byerly and son of Cherokee called on local families. Supt. A. J. Renaud and family returned home after a visit with relatives in Pella. Phyllis Holderness, nursing student at St. Josephs in Sioux City, spent the weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kaskey
Cherokee
Karyl Sue
Sioux Valley Hospital
Arnold Faber
Annal Byerly
A. V. Fierk
Phyllis Holderness
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
John Holderness
Henry Bell Rents Luke Arneson House in Indianapolis Move Planned
Henry Bell of Indianapolis rents the Luke Arneson house on North Main Street. The Bell family has been visiting and plans to move their furniture to the site within the next two or three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bell
Indianapolis
Ind
Luke Arneson
North Main Street
Bell
Men Hired by Southern Company Take Alaska Road Work Trip
Jimmy Williams and Don Porter joined a LeMars group hired for Alaska roadwork. They left LeMars by a special train at 1:30 p.m. Monday and arrived in Winnipeg, Canada, by 8:10 a.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Williams
Don Porter
LeMars
Southern Company
Alaska
Winnepeg
Canada
Local families plan visits and events across Iowa towns
A parade of short notes shows Mr and Mrs Paul Stieneke visiting Paullina, families from Minneapolis Belmond Swea City and Galva spending weekends with relatives in Spirit Lake Peterson Osakis and Osage. Embroidery club meets with Mrs Fierk. Several fishing trips and visits to Lake Osakis and Peterson noted. Weather and insurance items also appear with Tornado and Automobile Insurance mentions.
Miss Hansen Leaves for Montana Trip to Ranch Creek
Miss Katie Hansen departs Monday for Ranch Creek Montana. She plans to visit relatives in Hinton Iowa and Huron South Oak during a six week absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Hansen
Ranch Creek
Montana
Hinton
Iowa
Huron
S. Oak
Sjobergs Return From Two Week Family Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Chester G. Sjoberg and daughter came home Sunday night after a two week vacation visiting Mrs. Albertina Sjoberg in Almeland Minnesota and Dr and Mrs W E Marsh in Eldora Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester G. Sjoberg
Albertina Sjoberg
Almeland, Minn
W. E. Marsh
Eldora, Iowa
Weekend Visits Bring Ames Residents Home to Rolfe and Emmetsburg
Miss Hileen Christensen of Ames returned home Saturday to spend Sunday with her parents. She was driven to Rolfe, Iowa, where she joined an accompanying party for Ames. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lighter visited Lighter's sister in Rolfe Saturday and Sunday with their son Carl who later went to Emmetsburg to stay with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wieland
Heron Lake
Minn
Helen Riesdorch
Ortonville
Wieland
Ella Johnson
Lorine
Loren Johnson
Laurence Davis
Peterson
Hileen Christensen
Ames
L. E. Christensen
Rolfe
Iowa
E. C. Lighter
Mr. Lighter
George Ivey
Carl
Emmetsburg
Notice to Subscribers on Subscriptions Arrears
The Sentinel will mail subscription statements in early July. If your subscription is in arrears, please visit the office at your earliest convenience to settle, saving clerical work and extra postage.
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the Sentinel
Ducking accident leaves Lynn Ingham family bloodied
The Lynn Ingham family near Waverly escaped serious harm when their car slid onto a soft shoulder and toppled into a water filled ditch. Occupants suffered bruises and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Ingham
Near Waverly
Grain Elevator Collapse in Eldora Sparks Rebuild Plan
Eldora's 44 year old grain elevator collapsed on June 6 after a dust explosion. Eight thousand bushels of grain inside is expected to salvage at about 90 percent. Froning Grain Co will oversee rebuilding the elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Froning Grain Co
Bones Found in Knoxville Basement Believed Human
Workmen uncovered small bones during basement excavation in Knoxville. Authorities analyzed the remains with Dr. Roger Scott and concluded the bones belong to a dog, ending the brief investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Roger Scott
Society Notes Highlight June Gatherings and Birthdays
Mrs. Ernest Bjorklund hosted a tea in honor of her daughter Mrs. Harold Pierson with bingo and lunch on June 16. Mrs. Wm Streff hosted an informal party and lunch on June 17. Rebekahs celebrated June birthdays June 19 at I O O F hall with lunch. Mrs. Harold Pierson of Rockford Ill honored June 18. Cherokee Rural Carriers and Auxiliary met June 20 at A V Fierk home, social evening after meetings. Rebekah Circle hosted June 24 with guests and treats. Margaret Johnson marked her eighth birthday June 28 with games and lunch at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bjorklund
Harold Pierson
Cherokee County
A. V. Fierk
Rebekah Circle
Arnold Faber
Cherokee
Anual Byerly
L. C. Johnson
Mildred Thomson
Margaret Johnson
Albert Johnson
Margaret
Church Services and Sunday Schedule Announced
Congregational Church led by Edwin Trigg lists church school at 10 AM and morning worship at 11 AM. Mt Olive Baptist Church pastor Vernon V White schedules Sunday school at 10 AM morning worship at 11 AM and evening preaching at 8 PM with B Y P U meetings on Thursday evenings twice a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Olive Baptist Church
Vernon V. White
B.Y.P.U
Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Fraser and Mrs Radke
Mrs. Fred Kaskey hosted a stork shower complimenting Mrs. A J Fraser and Mrs. Walt Radke on a Friday afternoon in June. Guests received many beautiful gifts and lunch was served at the conclusion of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kaskey
A. J. Fraser
Walt Radke
Friaay Arcerroon
June Prat Rane
Local Ladies Host Small Socials For Honorees
James Sauter is honored with a surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs Art Ruebsam as he prepares to join the army. The event featured bingo, cards and a luncheon. At another gathering Mr and Mrs Clifford Bengtson hosted a 500 party on June 19 for Mr and Mrs Harold Pierson with high scores by Mrs Wilbert George and Clarence Bengtson and lunch following. Mrs C R Waddell celebrated her birthday June 19 with Mrs Wm Westphal Jr and Mrs A A Davis hosting a tea towel gift and lunch. Mrs John Weiser of Elmhurst was guest in the O B East home and attended a tea hosted by Mrs Russell Flory on June 20 with travel quiz prizes and tea served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sauter
Art Ruebsam
Jim
Clifford Bengtson
Harold Pierson
Rockford
Illinois
Wilbert George
Clarence Bengtson
C. R. Waddell
Wm. Westphal Jr
A. A. Davis
John Weiser
Elmhurst
O. B. East
Russell Flory
George Johnson
Andrew Nelson
Walter Peterson
Weiser
Margaret Eddy
Sheep Shearer Sees 27 Pound Wool Ewe In Luzerne Area
James Misel on Fred Webert's flock near Luzerne reports an extraordinary ewe yielding 27 pounds of wool worth 11 dollars and 84 cents at the nearest market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Misel
Fred Webert
Luzerne
Methodist Church Notes Lawn Party Scheduled
Rev. E. Stanworth presides as church notes list Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Edgar Allen is church school superintendent. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets later. Ladies plan a lawn party at Mrs. August Nelson home on Wednesday afternoon July 1 for a social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Allen
Methodist Youth Fellowship
August Nelson
St Pauls Lutheran church hosts away mission rally
William Wolter pastor announces no services at St Pauls this Sunday. Members are urged to attend Immanuel Church Afton mission rally with Rev Braunschweig. services 10 30 am and 2 30 pm. Rev Walter preaches at a mission rally in Lreton. Voting members meet Sunday July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Immanuel Church, Afton
Or. Braunschweig
Walter
Lreton
LeMars Woman’s Toe Breaks as Dog Resists Ejection
Mrs. H. F. Groetken of LeMars suffered a broken small toe when her family dog, seeking refuge from a thunderstorm, resisted being ejected from the house and stepped on her left foot during the struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Groetken
LeMars
Benches Donated to Mt. Vernon City Park
Mrs. Laura Hoffman donated twelve new stone benches toMt Vernon city park, enriching the public space and honoring community history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon City Park
Laura Hoffman
New Lease On Life Station In Independence
A gasoline station in Independence has been converted into a soft drink and ice cream stand offering tray service for drive in customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Voting Machine Incident In County Courthouse
A voting machine malfunctioned and was moved with assistance from Auditor C A Bowers after an unspecified fault. The incident occurred within the county's election facilities as officials investigated the equipment issue.
Voting Machine Flaws Spark County Candid Dates Debate
A voting machine previously noted as sold months earlier resurfaced when votes for a county candidate failed to register weeks later. The incident highlighted ongoing issues with election equipment and accuracy.
Paralyzed diver injuries in swimming pool collision
Clarion resident L. I. Castleman was badly injured after diving from a springboard and striking a boy surfacing. His neck fracture caused paralysis of most of his body. Ray Hill suffered significant bruising from the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. L. Castleman
Clarion
Focal
Castleman
Ray Hill
Private Robbins in Texas Faces Mysterious Monuaol Incident
Private William Robbins of Waukon stationed in Texas reports being subjected to a disturbing monuaol incident. He has already received 170 letters with more arriving daily, suggesting a growing personal communications issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robbins
Waukon
Texas
Talian
Robbins
Lonesome Soldier Letters Feature From Louisville Postmark
Mail to a soldier reveals a Louisville Ky postmark and questions about his hometown. Enclosed clippings describe him as a lonely regular recipient of mail and note money offers and inquiries about his cigarette brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Robbins
Classified Ads Brief Sale and Services Notice
Classified locals 10 cents per line first insertion 6 cents per line for subsequent insertions. For sale oak kitchen breakfast set table and four chairs. Phone 62. Lawn mowers and sickles sharpened. General blacksmithing horse shoeing and wood work. Located across alley from Cram's. Geo. A. Hansen. Aetna farm loans low rate and examination costs to borrower. The Farmers National Bank Aurelia. 2-42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cram
AETNA
Sania Amenre Ieee
Arne
The
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia
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R. M. Floryphone
Shirley Sherkenbak
Barbara Lamm
Galva
Fire Insurance
Harry H. Lockin
Carl Wheeler
Dallas
Chariton
John Wilson
Cincinnati, Ohio
W. N. Butterfield
Red Cross
G. R. Wharton
Leslie Paulson
Lakes Region
Lake Minnewashta
Virgil Thevenin
Albert City
Harold Rudd of
Spencer
George Brady
Mrs
Art Anderson
Sac City
A. J. Renaud
Ithene
Mr. and
Renaud
Pella
Guarantee Oil Co
Paul Stieneke
Paullina
Automobile Insurance
Duane Cram
Jacqueline Ann
Espy McDeid
Leon Bischel
Minneapolis, Minn
Alma Bischel
Embroidery Club
Albert Fierk
Tornado Insurance
Roy Whitney
Fred Jordan
W. H. Bischel
Rev. Wm. Walter
Spirit Lake
Kehmner
Emma
Stenauer, Nebr
Leo Kolpin
Swea City
Richard Kolpin
Belmond
Clarence Diercks
Wm. Diercks
C. H. Kaskey
Vernon
Ernest Neuman
Storm Lake
Lake Osakis
O. A. Roger
Robert Jung
C. W. Persons
Society
Wm. Streff
Rebekahs
I. 0
John C. Peterson
Methodist Church
E. Stanworth
Sst. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Wolter
Plymouth
Rica
U.s.postal Savings
Freedom
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