Local Wins and Disasters Reported in Nearby Towns
W A Zieman buys Chas Lee establishment on Main Street and takes possession. Storm Lake schools to be led by A E Ruby and Miss Lara McLane next year as appointed by the school board. Dog poisoner suspected in Peterson with multiple canine deaths. Sheriff Erickson investigates strychnine purchases. Fire at Meyer Auto Sales damages used cars and building. Little Sioux river recedes after flooding, Peterson near dam but riverbanks flooded. Buena Vista County to spend about 30000 dollars to resurface highways after heavy snows and thaws. Mary Fierk and Peter Peterson celebrate 74th birthdays together at L C Johnson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Patriot
W. A Zieman
Chas. Lee
Main Street
Lee
Storm Lake Register
Storm Lake
A. E. Ruby
Lara McLane
H. E. Farnsworth
Peterson
Erickson
Ball Park
Riverside Park
Mary Fierk
Peter Peterson
Manson
L. C. Johnson
Fierk
Alta News Items From Alta Advertiser
Miss Avis Stomberg daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stomberg of Alta was elected president of the Woman s Athletic Association at Morningside College for the ensuing year. Vi S Woodward of Alta died at home after a long illness at age 87. Two town election tickets for March 30 surfaced with Mayor George H Larson named on both. Evangelist S J Polovina will depart for Garrett Indiana for a three week revival. Superintendent L A Clark said three of four snow cancelled school weeks will be made up by Saturday sessions longer days and extending the closing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Stomberg
John Stomberg
Alta
Woman’s Athletic Association
Morningside College
S. Woodward
Woodward
George H. Larson
Evangelist
S. J. Polovina
Garritt
Indiana
Polovina
Supt. L. A. Clark
Mgr. Clark
New Subscriber List Grows in Aurelia Area
The column reports a rising number of new subscribers as the month progresses with many more expected in the next two weeks. Names listed include Clifford Coombs Aurelia P V Clover Aurelia Henry Braasch Aurelia T S Lockhart Aurelia and more. a final line hints at a classified ad selling the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Coombs
Aurelia
P. V. Clover
Henry Braasch
T. S. Lockhart
Alma Custis
Wall
S. D
S. G. Isakson
B. B. McCarty
J. S. Linquist
Edward Mortensen
Spencer
Hugo Nelson
Herbert Ell
Adolph Anderson
Cherokee
Art Peckenschneider
Earl Knight
Estle Sexton
Fred Marquardt
Fred Goerner
Irwin C. Kroll
Orville Erickson
Espy McDeid
May Vote on Paving Bond Issue April 10
Cherokee county sets a special election for April 10 to vote on a paving bond plan for primary roads. petitions with 2700 signatures prompted the move. state highway commission must approve the roads. No. 5 No. 131 and No. 143 are listed. No. 69 excluded as a federal highway to be funded later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
County Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Commission
No. 5
Buena Vista County
Plymouth County
Alta
Aurelia
Cherokee
Quimby
Washta
Ida County
Marcus
Double Test of Seed Corn Is Recommended
H D Hughes of Iowa State College urges a second seed corn test this spring. First tests may mislead due to poor execution or weather, and many farmers report seed with lower germination after a harsh winter. A simple moist sand tester helps recheck viability before planting.
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H. D. Hughes
Iowa State College
Hughes
Iowa
Aurelia Junior High Wins Sportsmanship Trophy
Aurelia Junior High's basketball team coached by Marion Haahr earned the sportsmanship trophy at the Junior High county tournament held at that place last week. The team reached the finals but lost to Cherokee, with Aurelia advancing by defeating Cleghorn 15 to 11 after Marcus forfeited. Players included Frank Goerner, Raynold Gierner, Jimmie Williams, Walter Noble, and Harley McKinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Marion Haahr
Quimby
Marcus
Cleghorn
Frank Goerner
Raynold Gierner
Jimmie Williams
Walter Noble
Harley McKinnis
Father and Son Banquet Tickets Selling Fast
The Father and Son banquet at the church on April 14 is limited to 200 tickets. Tickets are selling quickly, with George Lamm and Rev. Edwin Trigg as the ticket sellers urging early purchase to avoid disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamm
Edwin Trigg
Two Tickets at Town Election Next Monday
Town election set for Monday March 30 with polls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the council room. Two tickets filed designate candidates for mayor councilmen treasurer assessor and park commissioner though petitions bear no names. First ticket lists Sig Matadorn and several council candidates. second lists W G Port and other council nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Matadorn
John Grashall
Dead Fish Removed From Storm Lake
William Mark of the state board of health arrived at Storm Lake at Mayor Merchants request to study hundreds of dead fish on the shores. State Conservation Officer Ernest Schuenke supervised carcass removal with trucks from the state board of conservation and the county. locals hauled the remains to farms for fertilizer.
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Storm Lake
Willian Mark
State Board of Health
Des Moines
Mirehant
State Conservation Oficer
Ernest Schuenke
State Board of Conservation
First Hail Storm Hits Aurelia Monday
The first hail storm of the season struck Aurelia and surrounding areas Monday afternoon around 4 50 lasting about 20 minutes. Hailstones as large as golf balls covered the ground with heavy rain and minimal glass damage due to straight down fall. Cars suffered roof damage and holes in several tops reported.
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Sesson
Aurelia
Alta Deathbed Gift Upheld In Court
Storm Lake Register reports District Judge M. S. Hutchison ruled Joe Ludwig deathbed gift of his $10,000 estate to his sweetheart Miss Ole Jungferman of Battle Creek at Alta last July valid. The court awarded Ludwig’s property and bank deposits to Jungferman, while his mother Mrs. Mary Conner of Danbury plans to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Storm Lake
Joe Ludwig
Ole Jonngferman
Battle Creek
Alta
M. 5. Hutchison
Alta Pool Hall
Jungferman
Mary Conner
Danbury
Ludwig
Ida County
Iowa Supreme Court
Aurelia hosts youths and band members at community event
Business leaders in Aurelia welcome local high school football and basketball squads, band members and their fathers, coaches and school officials to an entertainment at the Community Club room on Friday night April 8 at 8.00. The arranging committee will also handle refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Cherokee County Poor Relief Costs Rise Across 1934 1936
Cherokee county records show total poor relief costs climbing from 1934 to 1936 with 1935 expenses up by 13 922.04. The article notes a sheriff race opening shot by J R Nicholson and mentions county officials including Wilfred Hosmer and Mary H Jensvold with resignations planned for May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Court House
J. R. Nicholson
Wilfred Hosmer
Mary Hl. Jensvold
L. M. Montgomery
Cheroke
National
J Offcey Council
United States
Hailstorm Causes $15000 Damage in Sioux Rapids
A violent hail and heavy rain struck Sioux Rapids late Monday, causing about $15,000 in damage. Windows shattered on Lee west side and throughout Jean, with hail as large as baseballs. Cars, signs, greenhouses, and roofs in the business district and homes suffered extensive damage. The half hour storm covered a wide area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Rapids
Lee
Jean
Cyclone damages farm buildings near Quimby
A cyclone struck near Quimby amid a hail storm Monday afternoon. It demolished several structures on the Maher farm except the house, with one barn and a pen damaged and a hen displaced. Estimated damage exceeds 1400 dollars.
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Quimby
Maher
Danmage
Looking Back Into the Past Highlights from Sentinel Files
Ten years ago Superintendent C B K Day and all teachers were elected for another year by the school board. Relatives gathered to honor Mr and Mrs EB 1 DeVore on their 60th wedding anniversary. Lillian Felter and Ernest Lump wed in Cherokee. Twenty years ago J A Johnson, Farmers National Bank cashier, died after pneumonia. Ruth Bruce and Parl Johns married in Cherokee. W P R Dawson ran for state senator. A consolidated school district formed in Brooke township. Thirty years ago Alex McKinnon began rural mail route three from Aurelia. Mrs James Hartigan died southwest of Aurelia.
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C. Bk, Day
EB. 1. DeVore
Lillian Felter
Ernest Lump
Spring Township
Cherokee
J. A. Johnson
Farmers National Bank
Ruth Bruce
Parl Johns
W. PR. Dawson
Brooke Township
Alex McKinnon
Aurelia
Delos Bliss
St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Services and Events
William Walter is pastor. Sunday School at 10 a m English service at 10 40 a m sermon on Thou Shalt Not Steal. Lenten service next Wednesday at 8 p m theme It is Finished. Ladies Aid next Wednesday afternoon. Holy Communion Maundy Thursday 8 p m in German and Good Friday 8 p m in English.
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Christ
Ladies Aid
Congregational Church Schedule and Ad Rates
Edwin Trigg, pastor. church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Communion service and junior and senior Endeavor at 6 35 p m. New classified ad rates offered per tine for first insertion and per line for each additional insertion.
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Junior High
W. G. Port
J. W. Grapenthen
Roy Matadorif
Gust Kruse
Herbert Grienke
Frank Dubes
Aurelia Londay
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