Western Union to Build $100000 College Gymnasium
LeMars school trustees approve construction of a new gymnasium valued at $100,000 to replace the old frame structure on campus. The project was decided at the annual meeting, signaling an upgrade for the college facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Western Union College
le Mars
Peterson
Jack Morrison
H. G. Morrison
Iowa State College
Ames
Jack
Montgomery Ward
Kansas City
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Clyde Drury
Buena Vista College
Drury
Western Union
A. E. Ruby
Storm Lake
Ruby
Bert Marchant
Taxpayers
Honor Legion Marks Twentieth Anniversary At Methodist Church
Nearly a hundred gathered at the Methodist church basement Friday March 17 for a 7 pm dinner celebrating the Honor Legion’s 20th anniversary. Auxiliary hosts welcomed Legionnaires husbands and wives as junior girls served. A 20th birthday cake was cut. Mrs. Clay Dawson gave welcome remarks and served as toastmaster. The program featured songs and solos by Allan Bros, Dean Will, Betty Coombs, Roberta Dawson, Charlene Ohlson, and readings by Mrs. Nancy Sweet and Mrs. Nels Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Auxiliary
Legion
Clay Dawson
C. C. Waddell
Nels Carlaon
Nancy Sweet
Chaplin
Allan Bros
Dean Will
Betty Coombs
Roberta Dawson
Charlene Ohlson
Ary
Part Time School Closes With Banquet
Twenty five young men attended a banquet in the school recreation room on March 22 with Alvin Nelson as toastmaster. Talks by Walter Peterson A J Renaud and Richard Wilson highlighted the program as the part time school ends after 20 weekly sessions. Certificates will be awarded to those with 70 percent attendance and satisfactory work.
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Alvin Nelson
Nels Kastengren
Wayne Bruce
Walter Peterson
A. J. Renaud
Richard Wilson
Peterson
Renaud
Miss Nelson
Sesson
John Anderson
Harold Crane
Merle Nelson
Robert Swanson
Burdette McKinnis
Dick Sauter
George McShane
Ames
Aurelians In Motor Accidents Last Monday
Two Aurelia trucks collided near Merrill on icy pavement. Dale Mummert driving Otto Shank’s trailer and Ervil Rapp driving Otto Matzdorff’s truck stopped suddenly, causing a rear collision that damaged the car but left all drivers uninjured. Earlier Irwin Kroll’s Oldsmobile overturned near Hinton. his passenger Charlie Lockin escaped injury.
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Aurelia
Merill
Dale Mummert
Otto Shank
Ervil Rapp
Otto Matzdorff
Rapp
Mummert
Irwin
Kroll
Sioux City
Hinton
Charlie Lockin
Legislative skirmishes yield compromise on Iowa tax chains
Iowa lawmakers wrestle over chain store taxation producing a compromise bill from Senate conferences. The House fate hinges on cross-chamber support as retaliation concerns from Southern states loom. The session also advances a teacher pension plan and a beer law revision while budgeting for state offices and capital needs.
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Senate
House
Iowa
Alta News Items From Alta Advertiser
Wm Zeilman reelected president of the Alta Farmers Elevator. Reen Peterson returns to Alta after six months in Oklahoma City aiding a $25 000 home project for Dr O Donoghue. Dr H P Cunningham elected president of the Alta Board of Education succeeding E J Edwards. H C Puck returns with a lumber mill serving local farmers. George Wadsworth, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wadsworth, joins the U S Cavalry stationed at St Des Moines after failing to enlist in Navy, Marines, and Army for height and weight.
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Zeilman
Alta Farmers Elevator
Reen Peterson
Alta
Oklahoma City
Lew Christengen
Dr. O'Donoghue
Storm Lake
H. P. Cunningham
Alta Board of Education
St. Des Moines
George
Navy
Marines
Army
Future Farmers of America Meet in Aurelia
The Aurelia Future Farmers of America held a meeting at the Aurelia school building. Adrian Kline reported on financial conditions. Members practiced music and planned a German band. Basketball was played during recreation period. Edgar Allen, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Future Farmers of Aurelia
Aurelia
the Future Farmer Organization
Adrian Kline
Edgar Allen
Weekend Visit From Miss Fae Hines in Elk Point
Miss Fae Hines of Elk Point South Dakota spent a weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M Hines at their home.
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Fae Hines
Elk Point
S. Dak
Mrs. M. Hines
Change In Manager At Eclipse Lumber Co Aurelia
A manager change occurred at Eclipse Lumber Co in Aurelia after Frank F Faber resigned. New manager B F Ruppert arrives from DeWitt Iowa where he spent four years in an Eclipse Lumber yard.
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Eclipse Lumber Co
Aurelia
Frank F. Faber
B. F. Ruppert
DeWitt
Iowa
Guthrie Center
Rupert
Paulson
Main Street
Maurice Hansen
Faber
LeMars
Hee
Arnold
County Legion Meet At Aurelia Community Theatre
About 100 people attended the Cherokee county Legion gathering at the Aurelia Community Theatre last Friday. County Commander C. R. Fullerton presided after George E. Scott welcomed attendees. Speakers included Thomas Saunders state vice commander and Herb Denker ninth district commander. a film Iowa Comes of Age was shown plus musical and reading acts.
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Grashoff-McManus
American Legion
Aurelia
George E. Scott
C. R. Fullerton
Thomas Saunders
Peterson
Florence Woodke
Schaller
Herb Denker
Rock Rapids
Iowa
James R. Harlan
Alta
Roberta Dawson
Bonnie Mummert
Ruth Wiley
Charline Ohlson
Country Ramblers Meeting and Farm Bureau News
The Country Ramblers met at Ellen Ohlson's home on March 25 and appointed Helen Reilly and Peggy Waddell to attend the Posture Training school in Primghar. Carolyn Lindsay served as Secretary. The next meeting is set for Lois Johnson's on May 21. Pitcher township Farm Bureau ladies held a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Walt Radke's home with Miss Bess Pitcher detailing her Florida and Cuba trip and Mrs. Roy Ohlson presenting a home color session. A committee served lunch.
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Country Ramblers
Ellen Ohlson
Helen Reilly
Peggy Waddell
Posture
Primghar
Carolyn Lindsay
Lois Johnson
Gloria Coombs
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau
Walt Radke
Bess Pitcher
Florida
Cuba
Roy Ohlson
Storm Lake to Host 23 Schools in Music Contest
Storm Lake will host 23 schools for a sub district music contest at the high school auditorium from March 30 to April 1. The event opens with girls glee clubs and mixed choruses from Class B schools. Instrumental solos and ensembles will be judged, with class B and C orchestras present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Supt. A. E. Ruby
Alta
Aurelia
Cherokee
Marcus
Albert City
Brooke Consolidated
Cleghorn
Delaware Township
Hayes
Larrabee
Lincoln Lee Consolidated
Linn Grove
Marathon
Meriden
Newell
Peterson
Providence
Quimby
Rembrandt
Sioux Rapids
Truesdale
Washta
Renaud Reelected Superintendent at Aurelia School
Arthur J. Renaud was reelected as superintendent of the Aurelia consolidated school at a reorganizational meeting. He will receive a 2400 salary, up $100 from this year and $400 from his first year as head. R. S. Whitney was reelected president of the school board.
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Arthur J. Renaud
Aurelia Consolidated School
Renaud
R. S. Whitney
Boys Unearth Indian Bones At Peterson
A group of boys digging in a vacant lot on the south edge of Peterson, Iowa, unearthed skulls and bones of several Indians. Three skulls were recovered, one nearly intact, with pottery and arrowheads found nearby.
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Peterson, Ia
Peterson
Looking Back Into the Past This Week
Town council removes the Main street flagpole to city park. Local residents Helen Maltby and Herbert Herold return home for spring vacation, with others from Ames and Fairbault visiting. Dale C. Beeghley dies in Waterloo. Twenty years ago notes include marriages and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Maltby
Sioux City
Herbert and
Paulline Herold
Ames
Lamerne Bischel
Fairbault
Minnesota
Frank Frear
Lockin Farm
Cherokee
Dale C. Beeghley
C. C. Beeghley
Atna Hospital
Waterloo
Junior Farm Bureau Entertains Afton Folks
Afton Farm Bureau members gathered at the Aurelia Methodist church basement Tuesday evening for a program of song led by Mildred Cave on piano and a radio spoof broadcast by Lewis Shea. Wilmer Lamont, Marie Rupp and Celestine Corzilius presented a skit, with Mary Fraser singing selections and Dale Smith along with Jaine Alexander presenting a short playlet. The event ended with games, social time, and refreshments.
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Afton Farm Bureau
Pace Aga
Methodist Church
Aurelia
Mildred Cave
Lewis Shea
Wilmer Lamont
Marie Rupp
Celestine Corzilius
Mary Fraser
Dale Smith
Jaine Alexander
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Sentinel
Aurelians
MENT
Chero
Kee County
Roll OF Honor Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
New ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
And
William Wolter
Legislative and Capitol News
Iowa Press Association
Lowa
South
Iowa General Assembly
General Assembly
Rep. N. &. Guernsey
Milton
van Buren County
Milton Herald
Howard GC
Baldwin
Dubuque County
Cascade Pioneer
Stat
Capitol
Appropriations Committee
Alta Advertiser
Future Farmers of America
County Legion
Espy McDeid
Carrie Sanborn
Oscar Lewis
Afton
J. 8. Hartman
Congregational Church
Riceville
Albert S. Crabb
the Sentinel
Jennie Day
G. J. Lewis
W. B. Gillham
Gilham
Lewis
Junior Farm Bureau
Our Bank
NSUR
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
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