Happenings From Neighboring Towns Reported
Clippings from Storm Lake and LeMars detail several local items. Louis Warn of Spencer found guilty of assault. Ruby Simmers returns as music teacher next year. Louis Shaw killed in a head on collision near Barry. Prohibition raids in LeMars prompt damages suit by Herbert Waples and a jury verdict in a slot machine case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Pilot-Tribune
Louis
Warn
Spencer
Osmudson
Rapids
Louis Shaw
Fort Dodge
Barry
LeMars Sentinel
Prohibition
Herbert
Waples
Herbert E. Waples
Oscar Thorson
Charles Halliday
John
Doe
Clair Hayes
Rapids Republican Press
A. J. Sinclair
John Pesek
Little ‘Sioux
G. A. Sandateat
Men s Chorus Will Give Musical Program May Twenty Four
The Men's Chorus of Aurelia announces a musical program at the Congregational church on Tuesday evening May 24. Further details and a complete program will be in next week's Sentinel. Previous entertainments by this chorus have pleased the public, and this one aims to eclipse prior efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Sentinel
Bernice Kingsbury Named Seventh Grade Teacher in Anchorage
Miss Bernice Kingsbury daughter of Mr and Mrs D Kingsbury taught in Mapleton the past year and has been selected as seventh grade teacher in Anchorage Alaska Times: Jack Shea robbed at junior senior banquet Friday evening his over coat and tools stolen from his car Deputy sheriff A L Allen appointed to succeed John Hill Sr whose resignation was presented to the board Mrs Minerva Lester widow of Gordon P Lester died in Harrisburg Pa at 82 years Flames destroyed Emery property owned by Mrs Robert Terryberry and family portions only remain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss
Bernice
Kingsbury
D.kingsbury
Mapleton
Anchorage
Alaska
Jack
Shea
A. “L. “Allen
Meriden
Ed Lester
Pratt
Harrisburg
Lester
Emery
Robert
Terryberry
Dull
Aunt Drusilla's School Play Delights Audience
Last week a school production titled Aunt Drusilla's drew favorable notices with a garden theme and added charm from costumes. Frances Chandler, Dane Blanch, Fern Parrott, Daniel Farley, Marvin Georke, Junior Fraser, Viola Bryce led principal roles as the junior high and high school ensembles provided musical numbers and an orchestra from Lasemeue aided the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drusilla
Gsue
Mes
Frances Chandler
Dane Blanch
Fern Parrott
Bank at Quimby pays depositors 87 27 percent
Chereokee Times reports Molyneux Maher and Meloy for the state banking department filed a final report on the Citizens Sayings Bank of Quimby receivership. More than $220 000 in nonledger assets were converted to cash and all deposits paid at 87.27 percent. General creditors paid at 1 percent. The record is described as one of the best in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chereokee
Molyneux, Maher & Meloy
State Banking ‘Department
Bank of Quimby
Towa
al Percenit
Quiz questions on invention and discovery
A fragmented page asks who started the Ford line and many other inventors. It lists questions about the first airplane inventor, world speed records, wireless telegraphy, the first successful train, the Titanic wreck date, the air brake, the telephone, and X rays with answers on page 8.
Carrolls Jewelry Gift Counselors for Graduation
Carrolls Jewelry offers gift counseling for graduation shoppers, helping choose keepsake pieces and accessories. Staff guide selections by budget, style, and recipient, aiming to simplify gifting during graduation season.
Aurelia Wins Triangular Track Meet
Aurelia High School defeated Meriden and Cleghorn 65 to 39 to win the triangular meet held at Meriden. Rasmus of Meriden led with 13 points, followed by Holderness Hickey and Buma of Aurelia with 11 each, and E Mongan of Aurelia with 9. Event by event results include multiple Aurelia first places in sprints, relays, field events, and a winning 4:55 mile relay.
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Aurelia
Meriden
Quimby
Cleghorn
Rasmus
Holderness
Hickey
Buma
E. Mongan
Olson
Pierce
Hurd
Brooks
Booth
C. Mongan
Dull
A. Gowan
Matzdorff
Alfred Gowan
W. Safford
Siglin
Erickson
E.’ Mongan
Brickson
Ee Ee
Fessler
Mongan
Weaver
Ware
Pike Drive in Creek Prompts Hope for Fishing Growth
Cherokee Chief notes about 200 000 wigglers released into Mill Creek on Tuesday to boost future sport fishing for pike. Spirit Lake hatchery manager Mr Henshaw delivered the stock by truck and also relocated bull heads as part of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek
Henshaw
Spirit Lake
Little Sioux
Track Team Heads to County Meet in Quimby
The local high school track team travels to Quimby this Saturday to compete in the county meet. Officials urge all supporters to attend and cheer for the team which has won all spring meets. Preliminaries begin at 10:00 AM with finals at 1:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quimby
Alta Council Discontinues Street Improvement Plan
The Alta City council, in regular session, decided to discontinue a street improvement plan for now. Mrs Victor Hanson and four children from Shanghai are visiting the Hansons. Fire damaged the Will Mortensen country home attic causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Commencement on May 20 features speaker Prof A G Lacey of Columbia University and 27 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hanson
Marie
Jimmy
Harriet June
William
Shanghai
China
Christian Hanson
Hanson
Alta Fire Department
Will Mortensen
H. R. Hinshaw
A. G. Lacey
Columbia University of Missouri
Alta
Kreger Tops Chicago Market With Hereford Shipment
Lt Kreger of Aurelia topped the Chicago market with a cattle shipment on May 9 selling western branded Herefords at 13 75 per cwt. The 1439 pound head yielded about 200 and the load grossed 3561.50. Despite heavy competition the sale was unique at the top price. Kreger has previously led the market with Hereford shipments and is noted as a leading finisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreger
Aurelia
Chicago
Funds Raised for Flood Relief in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Red Cross chapter and Aurelia Chamber of Commerce officials visited Aurelia to organize a county drive for flood relief. Donors can leave money or clothing at Aurelia banks, with $80.50 in cash and about $150 in clothing already collected by E. W. Hill of the Illinois Central. Contributions will be given to the Red Cross for on-site relief.
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Helin
Cherokee County
The
Red Cross
Mantor
Chamber of Commerce
Aurelia
South
E. W. Hill
Inois Central
Hill
Aurelia High School Baccalaureate Service May 15
The Aurelia senior class will hold baccalaureate services Sunday evening May 15 at the M E church at the regular service hour. Rev J F Moore will deliver the sermon to the class. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
M. E
J. F.moore
For sale listing tease with local angle
A local for sale item is promoted with a promise of quick results. The note urges readers to try it once and see outcomes.
Senior Class Play A Lucky Break Arrives At High School
The senior class of 1927 presents A Lucky Break a three act farce set in the Hotel Mullett office in Matasquam Connecticut. The cast includes twenty two graduates with Della S Gray of Des Moines directing. Show starts Thursday evening May 19 at 8 00 with 50 cent admission and seat reservations available.
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Mullett
Matasquam
Connecticut
Della S. Gray
Des Moines
Wrestling With Jacob at Jabbok sermon at Congregational Church
Pastor George C. Safford will preach on the subject Wrestling With Jacob at Jabbok next Sunday morning. The Sunday School meets as usual, and there is no Christian Endeavor or evening service due to the Baccalaureate exercises. Everyone should attend the morning service.
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Congregational Church
George C. Safford
Jacob
Jabbok
Methodist Church Notes Service Details
Regular services Sunday morning with sermon by Pastor J F Moore. Come praying for a profitable service. Sunday evening the Baccalaureate service for the graduating class. Sermon subject Life's Masterpiece.
Happenings of 10 and 20 Years Ago
Ten years ago Miss Angie Lucile Dick wed Mr. Jay M. Parrott at the bride’s mother’s home May 9. The town council decided to gravel two blocks of business street and the Hawk Eye Highway. Archie Nelson returned from Iowa City. Henry Wathen and Ronald Dyslin joined Company M in Cherokee. Harry Carlberg and Orville Waddell enlisted in Dr Knott hospital corps in Sioux City. Twenty years ago Frank Wharton bought a grocery in St Petersburg Florida. Will Kruse and Pearl Hutchinson wed in Fort Dodge April 29. Rev Henry Reitz and Hannah Wilby wed at the Aurelia home May 8.
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Angie Lucile Dick
Jay M. Parrott
Ela Dick
Business Street
Hawkeye Highway
Archie Nelson
Iowa City
Sue
Harry Carlberg
Orlie Waddell
Sioux City
Dr. Knott Hospital Corps
Will Kruse
Miss Pearl Hutchinson
Fort Dodge
Aurelia
Henry H. Reitz
Hanna Wilby
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Dupontis
CG DeVries
Mer
Petexaon
D. L. Stevens
Los Angeles
Steve
California
Peterson
Misa
Ruby Simmers
Miss Simmers
Treasury ‘Department
Exchange
Bank AT. Quimby
Alta Advertiser
Methodist Church
J. F. Moore
Henry” Wathen
Ronald’ ‘Dyslin
Frank Wharton
St. Petersburg
Florida
L. J. Kreger
Farmers National Bank
Iowa
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