Happenings of Nearby Towns Briefs Move Toward Local Issues
A compilation of short notices from nearby towns. The Peterson Patriot notes an upcoming March 26 mayoral election with Dr. C. S. Van Ness unopposed. Other items report a playground purchase for 1200 in Marcus, leadership changes in the County Corn Hog Association, a 20 percent bank dividend at Miller and Chaney, and various local incidents and investigations across Storm Lake Newell Spencer Sutherland Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Patriot
C. S. van Ness
Marcus News
Merrill
Plymouth County
C. C. Bradley
Sioux City
R. E. Rippey
Spencer News-Herald
Cloud Chute
Clay County National Bank of
Spencer
Spencer Institution
County notices and road projects in Cherokee county
Cherokee county board sets March 20 for corn-hog signups and approves 795 from two county funds for CWA materials. Teachers reelected with a small raise. Attorney Nelson discusses rural law at Afton Farm Bureau event with about 125 present. State highway commission awards two bridge contracts on primary No. 21 totaling 68904.05 dollars near Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Farm Bureau
Board of Supervisiors
Cherokee Public School System
N. D. McuCombs
Archie Nelson
Cherokee
Afton Township Point
Dairymen to Meet in Cherokee County for Organizing Session
Under Glenn Curtis guidance Cherokee county dairymen plan a Saturday meeting at 1 30 p m in K P hall Cherokee Iowa to organize a county dairymen group under the A A A program and elect a delegate to the Des Moines state convention on March 26 all interested dairymen are urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Curtis
Cherokee County
Cherokee
Towa
K. P. Hall
Des Moines
Iowa
Galva Man Killed in Auto Wreck Near Marcus
Fred Venche age 62 of Galva died from injuries after an automobile accident near Marcus last Sunday. He died in a LeMars hospital after being picked up hitchhiking by John Smith and Exavier Gillen of Sioux Falls. Smith and Gillen suffered minor injuries. Venche is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fred Meggers of Galva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Venche
Galva
LeMars
Marcus
Venche
Sioux Fells
John Smith
Exavier Gillen
Sioux Falls
Smith
Gillen
Vendie
Fred Meggers
Town Election in Aurelia Voters set to choose town officials
Town of Aurelia voters go to the polls next Monday March 26 to elect town government and financial officers for a two year term. Two tickets present with candidates for mayor treasurer assessor and councilmen. polling place is the council room in the power house building open 8 am to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
People’s
John Grashoff
G. R. Wharton
Wharton
Explosion at Sjostrom creamery injures worker
Marcus March 21 Art Bauman a 27 year old man suffered severe burns to face and neck when the Sjostrom brothers creamery boiler exploded Tuesday evening. Damage estimated at 4000 dollars. Another employee Paul von Mehren escaped injury though dazed. The blast shattered windows and rattled the Marcus business district as a pasteurizer and other equipment were moved. The boiler ended up 380 feet away through a partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
Art Bauman
Sjostrom Brothers
Bauman
Paul von Mehren
High School Band to Be Largest Ever This Summer
Gene Barto reports the local high school band will be the largest ever this summer with 34 instruments. Twenty two beginners have shown rapid improvement joining 12 older members for a full concert season of Saturday night performances and summer fund drive support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Barto
Aurelia Choir Earns Superior Rating at Sheldon Festival
Twenty one Aurelia Methodist choir members competed at the Sheldon district musical festival. The Aurelia choir won a superior rating in class A against Sibley Milford Spirit Lake and Sheldon, earning a chance to finals in Storm Lake on April 15. Class B entrants included Larrabee Sutherland Archer and Spirit Lake. Fifteen local residents attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Aurelia
Sibley
Milford
Spirit Lake
Storm Lake
Larrabee
Sutherland
Archer
Farmers cultivate honest reporting for corn hog program
The article urges Midwest farmers to diligently sign and enforce 1984 corn hog contracts, cooperate with township and county committees, and ensure accurate acreage and production reports to secure early cash benefits and higher market prices. It warns against misreporting and stresses fairness, appeals, and disciplined record keeping to avoid past wheat campaign delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlewest
Court of Appeal
H. S. Athletes Entertained by Aurelia Business Men
High school football and basketball squads were entertained by Aurelia business men at the Community Club room last Friday. About eighty attended including coaches, dads, and school board members. The program featured a welcome address, talks by Rev. Scheerer and Coach Gruss, a cornet solo, and remarks by team captains, followed by a substantial lunch and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Carl Gruss
B. L. Troup
Cherokee
Niels P. Peterson
Business Men’s Association
W. A. Lewis
Lloyd Scheerer
Gruss
Raymond Kruse
Archie Nelson
Paul Jones
Ralph Mongan
Lynch Committee
W. TL
Bischel
Niels P. Petersen
Epworth League Bible Play Sunday Night
The Epworth League and church services unite for a Bible play titled In Wis Streneth. Cast includes Peter Paul Jones Adah Zillah Lois Ander son Andrew Leon Bischel James Lydell Rapp John Glen Sleezer Abbias Edwin Watts Mary Betty Ander. Scenes cover Jerusalem Capurnaum and the day before and after the crucifixion. Music features The Holy Hour and There's a Friend in the Homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Wis Streneth
Peter
Paul Jones
Adah
Gean Paulson
Zillah
Lois Anderson
Andrew
Leon Bischel
James
Lydell Rapp
John
Glen Sleezer
Abbias
Edwin Watts
Mary
Betty Anderson
Seone
Scone
Capernaum
Christ
Theresa DeVries
Furella Waddell
Grace Pumma
George Lamm
Raymond Kruse
Tonene
Methodist Church
Aurelia
Alt a News Items Highlight Local Marriages and Events
Chester W. Anderson and Mary L. Boyd wed in an upcoming union noted by Alta residents. Nellie Johnson hosted a bridal shower for Hilda Swanson. Olive Wirkus and Otha Carver married at Storm Lake and plan to move to Michigan. Alta voters cast 66 ballots in a quiet school election. Hail Relief Committee distributed 6000 bushels of wheat to about 90 farmers with allotments up to 200 bushels.
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Alta
Chester W. Anderson
Henry D. Anderson
Mary L. Boyd
J. A. Boyd
Willmington
Colorado
Nellie Johnson
Hilda Swanson
Olive Wirkus
Martin Wirkus
Otha Carver
W. M. Carver
Storm Lake
Michigan
D. A. Herron
Hird
A. W. Buckingham
Hail Relief Committee
National Relief Committee
Delegates Attend Epworth League Rally in Aurelia
Registered delegates totaling 104 attended the district Epworth League Rally at the Aurelia Methodist church Monday evening. Delegations from Diamond Center, Larrabee, Marcus, Sutherland, Paullina, Cherokee, and Aurelia were accompanied by their pastors. The event featured the Bible play In His Strength and basement games after a brief business meeting led by Dan Jordan of Sutherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Aurelia
Diamond Center
Larrabee
Marcus
Sutherland
Paullina
Cherokee
Dan Jordan
Marianne Chandler Takes Second in Cherokee Declamatory
Miss Marianne Chandler of Aurelia placed second in the dramatic class of the sub-district declamatory contest held in Cherokee on Friday evening last week. She trailed Audrey Adams of Sioux City who won first in both the division and in the oratorical class. Helen Cary of Cherokee won first in the humorous class.
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Marianne Chandler
Aurelia
Cherokee
Audrey Adams
Sioux City
Helen Cary
Farm Bureau Notes Host Baldevsenne Party at K Poond Resort
Ditches Party Bureau members and families are planning a Baldevesenne party on March 23 at the K Poond Resorts. Des Moines guest Floyd Glawe and Mrs Watter Peterson will attend. Music and entertainment planned plus a 10 cent family charge to cover hall rental. Ladies on east side bring sandwiches. west side cake. After tunes there will be stunts and cards. This meeting replaces the regular March gathering at Mrs Floyd Glawe's home. All AHS welcome.
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Baldevesenne
K. Poond
Des Moines
Floyd Glawe
Watter Peterson
Eyen
Looking Back Over Popcorn Harvests and Local Moves
Ten years ago Jay Petton and Frank Brake harvested 55 and 86 acres of popcorn this fall. Brake sold his 35 acres for 2100 dollars. Pelton held 65 acres for next summer. Other notes include residents moving, marriages in Cherokee and Sioux City, and several property changes. Twenty years ago Aurelia Auto Co began building a cement block addition while local business and Congre gational parsonage contracts were let for about 8800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Petton
Frank Brake
Mr. Brake
Mr. Pelton
Aurelia Auto Co
Main Street
George Garber
Harry Bisehel
Mena
South Dakota
Aurelia
Congregational
March Term of Court Opens in Cherokee District
District court opened in Cherokee Monday with Judge O S Thomas on the bench. The opening day covered drawing grand jurors and case assignments. Grand jurors from this part of the county were Frank Waddell and Art Whiting. Confirmed jurors to appear next Monday include J A Rapp Henry Sump and Stella Blanch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cherokee
O. S. Thomas
Frank Waddell
Art Whiting
J. A. Rapp
Henry Sump
Stella Blanch
Fishman’s Cherokee Postmaster Appointment Confirmed
W. T. Fishman has received word from Washington that his appointment as postmaster of the Cherokee office has been confirmed. He has not yet been notified of the official date to take office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishman
P. M
W. T. Fishman
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sutherland Courier
Pilot-Tribune
William Breyfogle
Lionel Breyfogle
George Pierson
Toney Thompson
Pierson
County Seat News
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Eyplos
Ton
Man
Marcus Creamery
Aurelia Choir
Wallaces
Parmer
H. S
Marjorie Person
Cheroke
W. C. Marsh
Jerusalem
Peters Kindred
Outer Court
Alta Advertiser
Farm Bureau Notes
Sentinel
R. H. Maltby
Wagner, Garrison & Abbot Commission Co
O. B. Kast
Larson Bros
Viola Kast
Carl Ammons
Pierce
Leonard
Henry
Kingsley
J.C. Nelson
J. C. Lockin
Ruby Lewis
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