Petition for Second Road in Afton Township
An unanimously signed petition in Afton Township requests establishing a four mile secondary gravel road district from the riffany corner north to the Fred Kolpin corner. Graveling is planned on the east and north routes from the McQuinn corner to provide a road to Aurelia. The segment east of the Kohlhagen corner and the mile south will be graveled this year as part of the county road system.
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Aurelia
Kohlhagen
OConnell brothers buy Cecil Brown Pool Hall in Galva
The OConnell brothers of Anthon purchased the Cecil Brown Pool Hall in Galva last week. James Rae Jr. is coordinating preparations and promises strong development potential for the site, with opportunities for growth in the area.
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Galva
Marcus
Marcus Chick ‘Hatchery
Ope
James Rae,, Jr
Calration
Abandoned and Stolen Items Reported at School
A school reports a stolen car and a diamond along with jewelry and towels taken from the teacher's desk and building. The car owner was notified Tuesday and arrived late that night to recover the vehicle.
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Rieles
Abe says front porch washing machines curb civic sense
Ames Abe argues that displaying electric washing machines on front porches mirrors car displays and would lead to better housekeeping and less gas burning due to customary display behavior.
Chief Hart to Manage Cardinals at Cherokee in June
County seat news reports John Hart, longtime Spencer baseball manager, will take over the Cardinals at Cherokee in June with a monthly salary of 300 dollars. Evangelist Rev Frank Mathis from Colorado Springs will conduct a weeklong pre Easter revival at the Cherokee Methodist Church starting Sunday March 27 and ending Easter Sunday.
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John Hart
Spencer Baseball
The
Cardinals
Frank
Mathis
Coloado Springs
Methodist
State Highway “Commission
Cherokee
Meriden
Cleghorn
Mardus
Liberty
Marcus
Little Sioux
Funeral of Former Resident Held in Aurelia
The remains of C. D. Neville, a former Aurelia resident, were brought for burial. Monday funeral services were held at the M. E. church with Rev. J. F. Moore in charge. He was born May 5, 1858 in Independence Iowa and died March 19 in Omaha Nebraska at age 68. He leaves Agnes Neville wife Roy son Dorcas Langley sister and twelve grandchildren. He was long in the hotel business and well liked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D." Neville
Aurelia
M. BE
J. F. Moore
Clinton
D. Neville
Wilson
Rebecca Neville
Independence
Iowa
Lord Lester
Omaha
Nebras
Viola Maxey
Diamond Township
Cherokee County
Ottis
Clar
Roy
Diamond Center
Agnes
Neville
Nebraska
Laurens
Dorcas Langley
Ata Lake
Washington
Bereavement thanks for kindness during loss
The Neville family extends sincere thanks to friends for acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. Relatives appreciate the support during this difficult time.
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Flo 'G. D. Neville
Founders Day Observed by Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Wednesday marked Founders Day for the Womans Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church and local society. A well attended program and meeting despite bad weather raised 42.77 for the missionary fund with 15.00 patron gifts 11.02 incense gifts and 16.75 silver offering. The program featured readings hymns solos and narratives led by Rev. Moore Mrs Olive Johnson Mrs J DeVries Mrs C E Dayoe Norma Lewis Mrs Clifford Ohlson and Miss Gutz with Aylesworth at the piano and a final hymn 267.
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Womans, Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Missionary’fund
Moore
Olive Johnson
J. DeVries
Lloyd Scott
Story
C. E. Dayoe
Norma Lewis
Clifford Ohlson
Miss Gutz
Miss Aylesworth
Large Crowd Sees Grade Pupils Present Operetta
A crowded auditorium last Friday evening enjoyed a grade pupils operetta with well staged acts and colorful costumes. Lighting was secured and stage settings for each act were artistic, while Miss Aylesworth and the teachers received praise for organizing the triumph.
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Speretin
Aylesworth
Sermons At Congregational Church Next Sunday
Safford pastor George Co. preaches on Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me at morning service and The Individual In The Society in the evening. All invited. services include music and other parts intended to enrich spiritual life.
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Christ
Day Re elected Head of Aurelia Schools for Next Year
C E Day was re elected superintendent of the Aurelia schools for another year at a school board meeting. The board also granted a $100 per year salary increase. Geo E Blanch and Earl Fraser re took oaths of office. Blanch was re elected president and Fraser vice president. The faculty will be elected later. Blanch will announce committee assignments next monthly meeting. Go to Larson Byes clothing department for new goods arriving daily.
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C. E. Day
Aurelia
Mr. Day
Geo. E. Blanch
Earl’. Frager
Blanch
Earl Fraser
Knights of Pythias and Sisters Basket Social
Tuesday night event by Knights of Pythias lodge and Pythian Sisters drew a large crowd. The program featured music readings a one act playlet a vocal solo and a violin and piano duet followed by a basket auction and dancing with about forty baskets sold and contents shared.
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Knights ‘of Pythias Lodge
The
Pythian Sisters
Mary Whinery
William Philpot
Ima Fraser
Iva Miller
Pioneering Farmer George Bovee Dies Near Alta
Obituary notes the death of George Bovee, esteemed pioneer farmer, at his brother-in-law John Wallace’s home north of Alta in western Buena Vista county. The piece also covers local events including a planned permanent Alta Concert Band, a wedding of Carrie Smith to Louis F. Schilling, a record Alta Independent Consolidated school election turnout, and a petition by Main Street property owners to pave Alta’s main street.
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George Bovee
Buena Vista County
John Wallace
Alta
Carrie Smith
J. B. Smith
Louis F. Schilling
Schaller
J. F. Schilling
G.W. Eggleston
Alta Independent Consolidated School
Amng
Main Street
Alta Lumber Co
Beef producers see bright outlook for cattle and calves
Rex Beresford of Iowa State College says proper care and feeding will yield profits as beef cattle supply lags demand. He notes US herds are about a fourth smaller than 1920 and last year marketings exceeded production by 3.5 million head. He expects production to miss consumption for at least two years and urges farmers to raise their own calves while feeds are cheap and calves valuable.
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Rex Beresford
Iowa State College
United States
Beresford
Mr. Beresford
Iowa
Vulcanizing Tire and Tube Outfit Installed in Cherokee
We have the most up-to-date vulcanizing tire and tube outfit with all work guaranteed. Get prices first. Sam Latchman Cherokee Iowa. C W Bovey Manager. 50 6
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Sam Latchman
Cherokee
Iowa
C. W. Bovey
Mgr
Grashoff-McManus Post adopts plan to boost attendance
Grashoff-McManus Post implements a novel plan that raises funds among members to share in. Attendance increases but funds revert to the Post when entitled members miss meetings.
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Grashoff-McManus
Alcohol Ignites in-Albert City Auto After Radiator Boils
Rev. Ostergren of Albert City lost his automobile when alcohol heated in the radiator boiled over onto the hot engine. The fuel ignited, badly damaging the car before firefighters could control the blaze. Ostergren, a retired pastor, serves relief work across the Sioux City district.
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Alta
Ostergren
Albert City
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Nestander
Albert
City
Sioux City
Methodist Church Notes Pastor Moore sermon on hell and love
E R Moore will preach Sunday on Jesus Christ and Hell exploring biblical meaning and relevance today. Evening topic is Gods Need of a Man. Epworth League meets at 6 80 led by Miss Dorothy Scott.
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Hell
Epworth League
Dorothy’. Scott
Ten Years Ago Highlights From Cherokee Town
Happenings of 10 and 20 years ago note Company M of Cherokee retained in service for war prep. Henry Meyers torn down east side house to build a new home. Rural carriers from Aurelia miss routes due to flooded roads water covering grades. Fred Stieneke’s Twenty Years segment mentions age and moves. J L Pelton and the Pelton couple relocate to Glidden Iowa. D P White sells stock to DeVore and Grigsle and moves to Rogers Arkansas. Harry Holmes relocates from Alta to Cherokee to manage the Merkley Well Curb Works.
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Henry Meyers
Aurelia
The Potters A New Paramount Comedy at American Theatre
The Potters a new Paramount comedy will be shown at the American Theatre Aurelia on Monday March 28.
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Paramount Comedy
American Theatre
Aurelia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank FE Faber
Ames Abe
Farmers National Bank
County Seat News
Church George, Co
Safford
Larson, Byes
Alta Advertiser
Paulson-Finkbine Lbr. Co
Aurelia, IA
Methodist Church
E.R. Moore
Sentinel
Alfred Stieneke
J. L. Pelton
Glidden
D. P. White
K. L. DeVore
John " Grigsle
Rogers
Arkansas
Harry Holmes
Merkley Well
Capital
James F. Toy
W. H. Bischel
Bank
Worthy Banking Business
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