Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago
A collage of obituaries and local notes recaps deaths of J. F. Stiner, Wm. Degen, and Chris Miller, plus election tickets listed as Citizen's led by C. O. Larson and People's led by T. B. Parker. Track practice activity noted at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Stiner
Wm. Degen
Aurelia
C. O. Larson
C. O. Larson and A People's
T. B. Parker
Chris Miller
Paul Kimball
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Albert Fierk
George Stivers
Maude Johnson
Lew Kreger
Dan Royer
Bundy
Oscar
Two H S Musicals Precede District Music Contest
Two high school musical programs will be staged before the district contest. The Friday night March 29 and Tuesday night April 2 shows begin at 8 o'clock and feature vocal groups, a band, and instrumental solos. Miss Bowen and Bandmaster Ruby supervise as previews for Aurelia's district meet at Ida Grove April 5 and 6. Public attendance is invited with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bowen
Ruby
Aurelia
Ida Grove
Aurelia Elects J Grapenthen Mayor In Close Race
J Grapenthen won Aurelia mayoral race by eight votes over Sig Matzdorff amid 268 total ballots. New council members include George Kaskey Ed Brummer and Orlo Shank with Grienke and Mummert re-elected. other officers reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Grapenthen
People’s
Aurelia
Sig Matzdorff
Herbert Grienke
John Mummert
W. HL. Bischel
John Holderness
George Kaskey
Eee
Brummer Orlo Shank
Harry Howell
Bruce Thiel
John Grashoff
Arthur Bruce
Si Fraser
Roy Matzdorff
Lars Nelson
Zoren Nelson
Ernie Shherkenbach
Eclipse Lumber Co Remodeling Office
Eclipse Lumber Co undertakes remodeling of its office space. A private office is being petitioned off in the northwest corner and the area south of it is equipped with shelving for merchandise display. Painting and redecorating of sidewalls and ceiling will complete the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse Lumber Co
Home Making Class Plans Play School for Young Children
Lois Coombs reports advanced home making students will run a play school for ages three and a half to school age from April 29 to May 9. Sessions run 9 to 10 30 a m or 1 to 2 30 p m with enrollment by April 3. Activities include finger painting clay coloring blocks and a play house in a converted sewing room. A quarter registration fee applies and Toys arrive from Works Progress Administration Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Coombs
Works Progress Administration
Des Moines
Miss Nelson
Jean Simmers
Posture School Teaches 4-H Girls in Cherokee County
Miss Ella Gardner from the U S Department of Agriculture led a district posture training school in Primghar as part of an Iowa State College extension effort. The program emphasized posture, voice, dress, and manner with demonstrations by Cherokee county 4-H members and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Ella Gardner
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Primghar
Miss Gardner
Iowa State College Extension Service
Audence
Peggy Waddell
Country Ramblers Club
Emmet Ammons
County
4-H
Clifford Bruce
Laurence Davis
D. L. Stanford
Marjorie Drake
C. H. Thompson
Carl Swanson
Kathleen Grashoff
Freda Stiencke
Celesta Allen
Arn Walker
Joyce Davis
Aurelia mayoral race thanks from Jack Grapenthen
Jack Grapenthen thanks the people of Aurelia for support in the recent mayoral election. He acknowledges continued commitment to the town and its residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au‘relia
Aurelia
Jack. Grapenthen
Women Hold Study Lessons at Afton Farm Burédén group
Thirty women from the Afton Farm Burédén group met at Mrs. McKinley Menelee’s home on Wednesday. Leaders led discussions on home furnishings, rugs, draperies, curtains, linoleum, color schemes, and displays. Music from the year’s project was studied and a door prize went to Mrs. Wm. Hantsbarger. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Farm Burédén
McKinley Menelee
Wm. Hantsbarger
School of Instruction Conducted at Cherokee by Mabel Johnson
Miss Mabel Johnson Aurelia Pythian Sister instructor for district No. 1 led the annual school of instruction staged by Pythian Sisters No. 168 in Knights of Pythias hall. Officers and degree staff led by Mrs. Clarence Simmons exemplified the order’s work. Dinner followed at Cherokee cafe with later talks by Miss Johnson and Mrs. Pearl Wirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Mabel Johnson
Aurelia
Pythian
Iowa
Pythian Sisters No
Knights of Pythias Hall
Clarence Simmons
Miss Johnson
Pearl - Wirth
Order
Clinton
Jesse Garris
Preparation of Frozen Foods to Be Discussed
Patrons and operators of refrigerated lockers will meet Friday afternoon April 12 at the Hotel Lewis in Cherokee at 1 30 to hear about developments in preparation and cookery of frozen meats fruits and vegetables Miss Eleanor Rathke home agent announced Miss Evelyn Hollen extension nutritionist from Iowa State college will conduct the meeting one of a series over the state She will discuss use of refrigerated lockers and how they contribute to the farm food supply importance of quick freeze storage and varieties to freeze Management of locker space year round for best financial use and canning the food supply will be covered All locker patrons and operators and others interested are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Cherokee
Eleanor Rathke
Evelyn Hollen
Iowa State College
Pump windmill and plumbing by Espy McDeid
Espy McDeid offers pump windmill and plumbing services with contact phone 99 for repairs and installations. Local ad notes basic hardware and maintenance support for rural properties.
Democratic Gubernatorial Field Narrows in Iowa
G W Dean withdraws from the Iowa Democratic gubernatorial race leaving Edward Breen poised for an easy path to the mountains. Rumors name Kraschel Wegman Gillette Biermann as potential entrants with Gillette or Wegman seen as most likely to run. Democrats hope for an opponent to Senator Breen though no candidate is certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dean
Fairfield
Edward Breen
Iowa
Talk
Nelson G. Kraschel
Leo J. Wegman
Fred Biermann
Lester S. Gillette
Congress
Gillette
Wegman
Biermann
Kraschel
George A. Wilson
Breen
Clyde L. Herring
Guy
United States
John K. Valentine
Valentine
Aurelia to Compete in District Music Contest
Aurelia high school musicians will vie for honors at the district music contest held at Ida Grove from April 3 to 6. Classes are A B and D with Aurelia promoted to B. entrants include Roberta Dawson Carolyn Lindsay Charlene Ohlson and more in solos ensembles and bands. Superior ratings advance to the state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Ida Grove
Cherokee
Storm Lake
Roberta Dawson
Carolyn Lindany
Triao
Betty Anderson
Charlene Ohlson
Reopening of the Community Theatre under J C Eding
J C Eding announces the Community Theatre will reopen with shows on Wednesdays Saturdays and Sundays. A free Saturday event will feature an afternoon 2 00 pm and an evening 7 00 pm show to draw attendees. Local businesses funded the free program and a large ad promotes the reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Eding
Feruary
Iding
Methodist to Discuss Worldwide Program
Ministers and laymen from the Sheldon district of the Northwest Town annual conference will meet in Cherokee Sheldon Spencer Spirit Lake and Storm Lake on Sunday April 7 for an afternoon and evening discussion of the worldwide program of the new church formed by the union of three Methodist denominations. Dr A L Semans superintendent and local pastors lead the plans with speakers including J J Dilton A A Howe J M Mandeshell Mrs W L Bell L H Preul Kenneth Wilson Mrs Dorothy Collier Mrs F B Carr Rev G A Osborn and Rev J A Farnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Northwest Town
The
Methodist Church
New Church
Cherokee
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Storm Lake
A. L. Semans
J.J. Dilton
A. A. Howe
J. M. Mandeshell
W. IL. Bell
L. HL Preul
Kenneth Wilson
Dorothy Collier
F. B. Carr
G. A. Osborn
J. A. Farnham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sentinel
J. Grapenthen
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal, Deposit: Insurance Corporation
County 4
Posture School
Afton F. B
Weekly News Letter
Hotel Savery
Wilson
Dewey
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Marshalltown
Young Republican League of Iowa
Irving W. Myers
Legislative
General Assembly
Fred D. Everett
Deloris Peterson
Dean Gilbert
Sherwood Ohlson
Edgar Allen
Wayne Bruce
Doris Jean Renaud
Viola Fierk
Paul Holderness
Helen Paulson
Lois Johnson
Wayne Kruce
George Wharton
Marie Luauridsen
Betty Lou Bell
Bonnie Mummert
Charlene Ohlgson
Kath‘tsoh* Crihiote
Roperti Dawson
Déloris Peterson
Floyd County
Private Duty Nurses Association
J. C. Eding
Community Theatre
Methodist
Farmers National Bank
Samity
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