Happenings of Nearby Towns Highlights and Notable Deaths
Summaries from Peterson Storm Lake Remsen Sac City Fonda and Storm Lake papers note Peterson High School class of 1932 graduation on May 20 with eleven members. Showman George D Sweet preps Storm Lake season May 12 for three days. Lew Croskey Paramount Pet worth dies May 2 at Cherokee. Joe Latz plans to return to baseball with Sioux City Stockyards club. County road paving program gains countywide support and awaits highway commission approval. Doyen and Behrends killed in Doyen farm blast near Pomeroy last Monday morning. Dan Abbott alias Dan Leonard alias Dey Vana jailed in Buena Vista county for Hanover store robbery. hiding near Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Patriot
Peterson High School
Storm Lake
Paramount
Peterson
Sioux Valley
Cherokee
Remsen Bell
Joe Latz
Doyen
Behrends
Storm
Lake Pilot-Tribune
Dan Abbot
Dan Leonard
Dey Vana
Sane Wrown
Buena Vista
Hanover
Abbott
Creston
Legion Auxiliary Convention at Cherokee May 18
Local Legionnaires and Auxiliary members plan a Cherokee convention on May 18 with an 8:30 morning golf tourney and 10:00 registration. Activities include joint city tour by auto, band concert, drum and bugle contests, a 5:00 parade, 6:00 banquet, 7:00 joint meeting at Rialto, and a 9:00 dance at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
Legion
Rialto Theatre
Presbyterian Church
Lewis Hotel
Hillside Hotel
Farm Bureau Holds Annual Joint Meeting
Farm Bureau members from Pitcher township gathered at the schoolhouse last Saturday evening for the annual joint meeting. Walter Peterson presided as program included piano pieces by Miss Aylesworth and Leon Bischel, songs by two girls, a child welfare talk by Mrs Arthur Will from Ames, plus talks by Emory Dull and County Agent Turner. Sandwiches cookies and coffee were served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frm Bureau
Pitcher Township
Walter Peterson
Aylesworth
Leon Bischel
Arthur Will
Ames
Emory Dull
Turner
Classified ad rates announcement
Local newspaper advertises new classified rates: 10 cents per line for the first insertion and a reduced per line rate for each additional insertion. Details specify how customers can place ads at the lowered price.
Seventeen Seniors Will Get Diplomas
Seventeen Aurelia high school seniors six girls and eleven boys will receive diplomas at commencement in the high school auditorium on Friday evening May 27. The article lists graduates and outlines class day May 13 and other events through the May 27 ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Mildred A. Cave
Jane Blanch
Fern Hahn
Gladys A. Paulson
Ruth A. Fierk
Margaret A. Swanson
E. Marvin Gearke
Merlin E. Shank
J. Pearl Bonsall
C. Edwin McCurdy
Lewis E. Ammons
Arthur J. Johnson
Ernon M. Peterson
Mahlon B. Reckoff
Wilmar C. Duthes
Carroll D. Sansen
Dale W. Whitney
Storm Lake Holds Bank Job Suspect
Charles Leonard Abbott, 35, of Creston Iowa, is held in Storm Lake jail as a suspected participant in the Morningside State Bank robbery case. Police say he was arrested in Storm Lake for a Hanover Iowa store robbery, with state and federal agents pursuing his past activities and a missing companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Morningside State Bank
Charles Leonard Abbott
Storm Lake
Hanover
Iown
Abbott
Creston
Iowa
Junior Red Cross Pre-School Clinic Held in Aurelia
A Junior Red Cross pre-school clinic will be held at the Aurelia school house on the afternoon of May 19. Local doctors and a dentist will provide free examinations for children entering school next fall to identify and correct physical defects before starting school. Parents should bring their children to the school house in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Aurelia
Texas Editor Praises Low Mood and Community Ties
A Texas writer extols the depression era mood, noting time to visit neighbors and shops, new acquaintances, and restored family life. He recalls fashion shifts, rebalanced finances, and renewed churchgoing, concluding with a sustained endorsement of the low mood.
Alta News Items Highlight Local Marriages and Meet
Mrs Hulda Jensen married P A Newquist of Sumner Nebraska on April 28 in Sumner. Alta and Fairview held a dual track meet with Alta scoring 1063 to 364. Tommy Thompson leaves Alta to coach at Pringhar. Merle Breyfogle becomes Sinclair Oil station agent in Alta. Amos Hartsock spoke at Viking Theatre on Drake Estate drawing about 600 attendees including donors and curious locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Jensen
P. A. Newquist
Sumner
Nebraska
Fairview
Alta
Tommy” Thompson
Alta High School
Pringhar
Merle Breyfogle
Sinclair Oil Company
First Street
Myr. Breyfogle
C. W
Happy” Kress
Mallard
Viking Theatre
Drake
Amos Hartsock
Laurens
Methodist Church Notes Under Pastor W H Welch
Morning service includes Sunday School at 10 with sermon The Hand of Christ. Evening service features Epworth League at 7 and sermon Persistency. Morning offering called Thank Offering for the W F M S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. H. Welch
Epworth League
Beginning band class forms for county youth
Thirty four children are equipped with instruments and ready to start in the beginning band class June 1, band director R N Kjerland has announced. Also, Cherokee prepares for a large district track meet at Tomahawk field this Saturday with forty five schools entered and more expected. In other news, J I Nelson of Storm Lake died instantly when a truck overturned on road 21 near Cherokee. County treasurer Boyd J Sinkey reports thirty six Cherokee farm operators received government feed and seed loans totaling 7519 dollars with loans ranging from 60 to 345 dollars and secured by 1932 crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Kjerland
Cherokee
Tomahawk
J. I’. Nelson
Storm Lake
C. F. Quinn
Boyd J. Sinkey
Grades Present Operetta Dream Boat Friday Night
The grades of our school invite audiences to the operetta Dream Boat at the high school auditorium Friday at 8 o'clock. Earlier notice in last week's Sentinel outlined the play and cast. Admission is 15 and 26 cents.
Notice of May 16 office hours and patient lens care
My office will be open May 16. Patients wearing treatment lenses early. James McDonald, D. D., Wash. ta, Towa 8-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
D. D
Wash
Towa
Committees Named for Aurelia Decoration Day 1933
A Memorial association meeting at the Legion hall laid plans for Aurelia Memorial Day observance on Monday May 30. Officers listed include President F G Scott and Secretary O C Waddell. Committees cover participation speaker bugler marshals music flowers and transportation with names of several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Association
Legion Hall
Aurelia
F. G. Scott
W. C. Marsh
Frank Anderson
O. C. Waddell
H. HW. Lockin
W. ©. Mash
Girl Scout Play Charms Audience at Community Theater
The local Girl Scout troop presented the play All on Account of Polly to a fair sized audience last Friday evening. They netted 20 dollars to fund uniforms, with sixteen members who have completed tenderfoot tests and plan further advancement.
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Polly
Helmer Carlberg
Fred Jordan
Bernard Paulson
Henry Stutz Jr
Gladys Stutz
Jean Stutz
Marian Hale
Geraldine Harrison
Bids on paving show cheaper contracts statewide
Iowa State highway commission released low bids for 25 miles of paving in Boone Dubuque and Webster counties. No contracts were awarded yet but action was expected tomorrow. Average bid price was about 13 982 per mile with Boone 12 miles at 13 915 Dubuque 8 miles at 14 356 and Webster 4 miles at 12 411 per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State Highway Commission
Boone County
Dubuque County
Webster County
Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting in Cherokee May 5
The L. A. Wescott Post VFW in Cherokee county met Thursday evening to plan Memorial Day services with new colors. A special meeting is set for May 26 to finalize participation. A. M. Campbell of near Quimby joined, and Ronald Dyslin was elected Sr. Vice Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Tam
Texas
L. A. Wescott Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cherokee County
Cherokee
A. M. Campbell
Near Quimby
Ronald Dyslin
Pentecost Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Pentecost services will be held next Sunday in the American language at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Sunday school scheduled for 10 oclock led by Pastor E. Webking.
Hay for sale by Ele vator Co farmers
One car of baled hay available for order from Ele vator Co farmers. Call to place subscription before the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Elevator Co
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago Ray Green left for La Mont Iowa to purchase and run a drug store. W C Marsh and Dungover death planned a Canada visit. Four of the school committee members signed compacts for next year. Seven girls and five boys will graduate Aurelia High School with listed names. Twenty years ago John McCarthy left for Alton Iowa after business. Grace Kleeberger and A Grout of Bustville wed. Editor ALS Crabb leaves Sentinel. Cy Lighter from Marathon becomes proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Green
Lamont
Iowa
W. CG. Marsh
Dungover
B. OR. Wilson
Nave
Leach
The
Aurelia High School
Travel Dyoutl
Ruth Kaulson
Linna Reekkou
Ruth Rice
Fern Robinson
Clementine Waddell
Ruby Whiting
Laurence Bianch
Ruaulph Burgeson
Wroyd Llommes
Carl Keverson
Wesley Stutz
John McCarthy
Alton
Grace Kleeberger
A. Gr
Bustville
Congregational
Parsuiagre
Ne Sentiatel
Edivor
Als. Crabb
Hk. Cy Lighter
Marathon
County Growers Set Wool Pool Loading Date in Cherokee County
The Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Association schedules a June 1 loading for Cherokee County wool, with final 1980 settlements yielding an extra three to four cents per pound for many growers. For 1981 shipments, 6 000 accounts must be prorated before final settlements. early word says nine cents per pound may be advanced on higher grades, with lower grades paid per market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Cherokee County
Iowa Sheep and Wool Grower's Association
A. A. Gubuin
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Charles Sexton
Town Wool Growers’ Association
Iowa Association
Sexton
Bullheads Dumped Into River Raises Local Totals
Peterson Patriot notes state fish and game workers dumped eight more bushels of bullheads into the Little Sioux near the east bridge, bringing spring totals to 55,296 with sizes from four to seven inches. A subsequent truck added 27,648 more bullheads to the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commission
Peterson
Little Sioux
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Legion-Auxiliary
Edwin Trigg
Congregational Church
Methodist
Nancy
Miss Walters
H. L. Eells
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Young Mothers’ Club
Alutin
Alta Advertiser
Sentinel
County Seat News
Pita Basson
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