Happenings in Nearby Towns and Local News Notes
Funeral services for David Burns, Buena Vista county pioneer, were held at his home. A Galva feed barn building, later a Fleetwood blacksmith shop, burned with contents. Bret Bowen named lake custodian at Clear Lake by state official. Lakeside Beach residents clear hurdle toward incorporation as Lakeside. Miss Alice Templeton and James L. Huygens wed, Huygens teaches near Red Rock. Auto crash near Rembrandt injures George Livers and deputy sheriff Charles Shepherd. Plymouth county crop conditions praised by Rep Gustave Alesch. Jack Bisbee killed in crash near Sioux Rapids. C. L. Sage injured. Plymouth county farm bureau moves from LeMars after board orders vacancy and subsidy issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
State Board of Conservation
George Livers
Mason City
Charles Shepherd
Eerro Gordo County
Rembrandt
Remsen Bell
Plymouth County
Gustave Alesch
Yatiiar
Sioux Rapids
Jack Bisbee
Spencer
C. L. Sage
Milford
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Nichols-Pilcher
LeMars
Bold Fonda robbery hits Becker store for near $1000
Thieves forced the rear door of the F. A. Becker general merchandise store in Fonda last Friday night and made off with merchandise valued at about $1,000. The loot included 60 to 60 dresses, mostly silk, several voiles and velvets, and about 200 pairs of Rollins silk hosiery.
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Fonda
F. A. Becker General Merchandise
Watts recalls the Cherokee flood of 42 years ago
Luel Watts recalls a 42 year old Cherokee flood when his family fled downstream with only their clothing. Mrs Watts was rescued by a neighbor as water rose and the couple held their infant afloat until help arrived. Water reached 15 feet at their home as buildings floated past.
Aurelia Residents Plan July Fourth Celebrations
Aurelia residents will scatter for the holiday with nearby celebrations picnics and home days. Alta and Storm Lake host events including a big Buena Vista County Fair program with harness races hippodrome acts a musical revue base ball band music a wedding and $250 gifts. The Casino at Storm Lake will offer boating rides games free concerts dancing and a large fireworks display.
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Aurelia
Alta
Storm Lake
The
Sentinel
Buena Vista County Fair Association
Wall Lake
George Partlett
Methodist Church Notes Under Pastor W H Welch
Morning service at 11 oclock and Sunday School at 10. Epworth and Junior League meet at 7 in the evening but no preaching service will be held in the evening for the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. H. Welch
Epworth and Junior League
Alta News Items From Alta Advertiser
Miss Eleanor Benson of Alta wed Mort on Wednesday June 7. Leonard Peterson of Alta named transportation manager for Beacon City excursions to Chicago. Farmhand John Krout overcome by heat near Scofield farm. Fern Peterson and Lucille Mark, both of Alta, graduate as nurses from Swedish American hospital. Flora Larson, 61, dies in Santa Monica. body to be returned to Alta for burial. formerly ran Alta store with Willmar Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Benson
Nels P. Benson
Alta
Merton, Phipps
Spencer
Leonard L. Peterson
Anton Peterson
Beacon City
Century of Progress
Chicago
Scofield
Highview
John Krout
Drought Impacts Iowa Horticulture With Mixed Prospects
A drought has hit Iowa causing strawberries to near failure while raspberries may follow. Grapes show reduced set in some vineyards with a 66 percent June crop rating. cherries are picked small and apples thrive with proper care. Overall midwestern crops expected around 60 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Middlewestern
Middlewest
Prosecute Dealers Who Add Kerosene to Gas
The Department of Agriculture tests about 500 gasoline samples monthly and has found cases where kerosene was added. In one instance 740 gallons were admitted. Prosecutions have been necessary to stop this practice as the yearly total exceeds 6400 samples across the state from all companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Legion Auxiliary County Meet Set at Quimby High School
The Legion and Auxiliary invite local units to a county meeting at Quimby High School auditorium on Friday June 30. Earl Hall state commander Mason City will headline a program of music and features. The public is invited with business sessions preceding the program. Miss Lucille Wieland Aurelia high school valedictorian received a Buena Vista college scholarship worth 260 dollars. The Legion Auxiliary will meet in the Legion hall Wednesday at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Quimby
Earl Hall
the Legion
Mason City
Lucille Wieland
Aurelia High School
Buena Vista College
Henry Ohlson
Wieland
Stolen 1932 Chevrolet Unsold. 4-H Camp Set. Local Affairs
A 1932 Chevrolet coupe owned by Harry Swensen was stolen from his garage between 11:30 p m Tuesday and 4:00 a m Wednesday with a briefcase containing business papers inside. Cherokee 4-H girls are invited to district camp at Camp Foster July 3 to July 6. The L A Wescott post auxiliary, 83 charter members, was installed at the armory by Rose Cochrane of Sioux City. The Americas and the Empress theatres will close indefinitely after July 1. Justus R Miller, son of Mr and Mrs J A Miller, returned from the University of Iowa with a law degree and will join the family practice after a vacation.
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Harry Swensen
Swensen
Cherokee County
Camp Foster
East Okoboji Lake
Pearl Simms
L. A. Wescott Post
Rose Cochrane
Sioux City
Armory
Iowa City
University of Iowa
J. A. Miller
Marvin A. Miller
Obituary of C. A. Lawson, Swedish-born farmer
C. A. Lawson born Sweden June 30 1858 died near Lake Lillian Minnesota June 22 1933 age 74 11 22. He came to America in 1877 farming in Orion Illinois married Jennie Steinhower January 28 1893. Survived by wife six children two brothers nine grandchildren. Funeral at Willmar burial in Willmar cemetery.
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C. A. Lawson
Sweden
Lake Lillian
Minnesota
America
Orion
Illinois
Jennie Steinhower
Preemption
Ethel Larson
Aurelia
Iowa
Laurence A
Victor C
Benson
Roy W
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Bivya
Templeman
Willmar
Meriden
Lawson
Alfalfa Yields Rise in Iowa Two Year Span
Alfalfa production in Iowa increased 64 percent from 1931 to 1932 per Weather and Crop Bureau figures. Assessors tabulated 637,126 acres yielding 1,503,625 tons at an average 2.8 tons per acre, dominating hay production which heavily favors alfalfa by year 1932.
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Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Notice to Mow Weeds on Public Highways Pitcher Township
Notice to mow all weeds on public highways in Pitcher township by August 1 to comply with state law. If not mowed by then, the township will do the work and costs will be assessed against adjacent property. 152 Township Trustees.
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Pitcher Township
Congregational Church Schedule and Banking Holiday
The Congregational Church led by Pastor Edwin Trigg announces a church school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m on Sunday July 2 1933 No Christian Endeavor meetings in July and August Aurelia banks will close all day Tuesday July 4th for a legal banking holiday
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Suniny
Aurelia
English Coin 232 Years Old Owned by George Scott
George Scott shows an ancient English coin dated 1701 stamped 4 pence. One side bears Mag BR Fra Hib Rex and Hibirnia, the other features William III with Cylclm. Calais France, then English, explained why France appears. The piece passed through families after the Revolutionary War era and reflects William III as a Protestant king.
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George Scott
Britain
France
Ireland
William III
William
Calais
Dover
F. G. Scott
Scott
George
England
Orange
James of
Garden Club meets at O B East home in Aurelia
Aurelia Garden Club gathered Tuesday evening starting at W H Bischel home to tour gardens of Mrs Bischel Whitney and Lighter before meeting at the East residence. Olive Johnson presided as business finished, with Mrs Bischel guiding a program of garden solos roses lilies and a garden legend followed by discussions on garden culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Garden Club
O. B. East
W. H. Bischel
Mary Fraser
Arthur Fraser
Florence DeVries
Mrs Grant Scofield Follows Husband To Grave
Mrs Grant Scofield died suddenly at her home in Brooke township last Friday at age 56 after a five year struggle with diabetes. She lived in Storm Lake as a young woman and spent many years in Buena Vista county. her husband died three months earlier. The Sentinel notes its role as authorized agent for Sioux City papers and offers subscription service.
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Grant Scofield
Brooke Township
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago
A recap of local events from a decade ago notes John Eding injured when a freight engine hit his oil truck. Businessmen in Aurelia contribute over $1,000 for the town band and summer concerts. Marriages include Nora Christensen and Cyril Johns in Storm Lake, Sadie Goodwin and Roy Geary in Elk Point, Lulu Golnitz and Emil Matzdorff in Afton, with Rev. Safford moving to the Federated church. Road grading contract awarded to Will Groff for Aurelia to Diamond Center.
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Aurelia
Nora Christensen
Cyril Johns
Storm Lake
Cherokee County
Sadie Goodwin
Roy Geary
Elk Point
South Dakota
Will Groff
Diamond Center
Lulu Golnitz
Emil Matzdorff
Afton Lutheran Church
Geo. GC. Safford
DeWitt
Towa
Federated Church
Pearl W. Coombs
Roy
Whitney
Matilda Coombs
Do. A. Zwemke
Hanover
Lutheran Hospital
Sioux City
Elias Dubes
Mt. Olive Church
Youth Hurt at Lakeside Beach in Splash Accident
Elvin Steer 19 of Os eet township suffered a crushed neck vertebra after diving from a springboard into shallow water at Lakeside beach. Storm Lake firefighters aided his pulse until Dr H B Farnsworth arrived. He was moved to Lutheran hospital Sioux City early Monday for surgery to ease spinal cord pressure and was reported holding his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Register
Elvin Steer
Lesage Chewn
Oeeet Township
Lakeside Beach
Steer
Storm Lake Fire Department
H. B. Farnsworth
Lutheran
Sioux City
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Peterson
Alice Josephine Templeton
Joe Templeton
Red Rock
James L. Huygens
Huygens
Brooke Consolidated School
Luel Watts
Cherroee
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Alta Advertiser
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Cherokee
Garden Club
O. B. East Home
Mrs. Grant Scofield
the Sentinel
John Eding
Aurelia Hardware Co
Pat
First National Bankee
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