Local Happenings Across Nearby Towns
Holstein reports Elvin Goettsch leaves on May 5 for Washington D C to begin clerical work with the Federal Disability Compensation Commission. Peterson notes the burial of John H Bowen in Iowa City. bank dividends reach 45 percent of former deposits. Sutherland highlights the high school Tigers winning the Sioux Valley conference track title after football and basketball crowns. Storm Lake raids result in eight arrests for liquor violations. Sioux Rapids men search St James Minnesota for Geo Voss's body with Madame Gertrude claiming a drownings’ location near the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein
Washington, D. C
Elvin Goettsch
L. C. Goettsch
Elvin
Federal Disability Compensation Commission
Peterson Patriot
John H. Bowen
Peterson
Iowa City
Peterson Bank
Storm Lake
Notice of office hours for James McDonald optometrist
The Washta optometrist James McDonald announces office hours after May 10. Hours are 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 5 pm with office phone 39 and residence phone 1651. Read aloud this week for the sate column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
Washta Optometrist
Cherokee News Highlights School and Civic Shifts
Cherokee high school musicians head to the national music convention in Cleveland after a 1:30 PM departure from Mason City aboard a special train. Irene Brooks is reelected county superintendent of schools for a new three year term beginning September. Ruth Wachtler is reappointed deputy superintendent for three years. CCC camp enrollment extends to May 15 as survey crews arrive for a major highway project. Cherokee Wholesale Fruit Co leases the Lathrop building for five years with roots in southern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee High School
Cleveland
Mason City
Irene Brooks
Cherokee County
Iown
CCC
E. N. Mellrath
G. R. Elliott
A. J. Huber
State Highway Commission
Cherokee
Ruth Wachtler
Cherokee Wholesale Fruit Co
Lathrop
West Main Street
Iowa
Paving Wins in Buena Vista County
Buena Vista County approved a million dollar paving program with 3 508 votes in favor and 965 against 78 6 percent. The measure needed 60 percent and carried by 18 percent.
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Buena Vista County
Storm Lake
Pp F B W reschedules May meeting to May 19 at Mrs Will home
The next monthly meeting of the Pp. F. B. W. will be held on May 19 at Mrs. A. Will's home instead of Mrs. Matthews. Refreshment committee includes A. Will Chas Nelson A. Thevenin and H. Cornwall. Members are asked to bring a chicken to boost the Farm Bureau fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Will
Matthews
Messrs. A. Will
Chas Nelson
A. Thevenin
H. Cornwall
Farm Bureau Fund
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Inez Larson
Emily Port
Mabel Moulton
Ella Dubes
Committees Named For Memorial Day Plans
Memorial Day observance in Aurelia set for May 30 with 1937 officers named led by President W G Port. Committees listed include participation Marsh, Hickey, Port, Rev. Walter, and others. marshal, band, flowers, grave decorating, transportation, and flower girls assigned to local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Memorial Association
John Holderness
W. G. Port
W. C. Marsh
Frank Jordan
George Scott
H. H. Deyloff
Ai FE
Hickey
Rev. Walter
Roy Whitney
Rev. Scheerer
A. L. Neville
Oris Holderness
W. H. Bischel
H. H. Lockin
Bulger
Clay Dawson
C. C. Coombs
John Coker
A. E. Morse
E. F. Dubes
E. C. Lighter
Flowers
Henry Glawe
E. J. Kohlhagen
I. H. Wieland
CG. Lighter
W. A. Lewis
A. E. Hickey
Bess Pitcher
O. M. Sansen
John Baumann
Verne Culver
Art Larson
Oscar Lansen
C. H. Kaskey
Ira Mann
J. Shank
Oren Coombs
Roy Matzdorff
Eri. C. Lighter
Chas, Nelson
Wilbur Sweet
L. C. Johnson
Town Well Survives Severe Pump Test
Afrlca’s town well withstood a demanding test by Rasmussen Construction Co of Sioux City. The test showed a 75 gallon per minute pump rate without lowering the water level, far exceeding the old 30 to 35 gpm. The town plans to buy a turbin pump and keep the test unit on site until delivery.
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Afrlca
Rasmussen Construction Co
Sioux City
Rewarded Yet Fined Angler Faces Appeal Over Bullheads
Clayton Daniels of Storm Lake was arrested by a game warden for possessing 27 bullheads when 25 was the daily limit. He paid a $20 fine plus costs and has filed an appeal bond for district court. Also noted are graduation events in Sioux City and Legion auxiliary plans for Decoration Day and Poppy Day sales.
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Clayton Daniels
Storm Lake
Rural Electrification Co operative Organized in Cherokee County
A group in Cherokee County formed a temporary rural electrification co operative at Marcus Township Center School to survey the project and seek county approval. Fred Ritchie was elected president, F C Beck vice president, and George Scott secretary treasurer. L W Andrews of Spencer spoke and was authorized to complete the survey and gather information for county approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Marcus Township Center
Fred Ritchie
F. C. Beck
George Scott
L. W. Andrews
Spencer
Scott County
Andrews
Ritchie
Ritchie, Beck, Scott
Walter Miller
Blast Fatal for Cherokee Laborer M H Berns
M H Berns 43 a laborer for Southern Construction Co died at Bates hospital Aurelia nine days after being injured while helping dynamite out tree stumps east of Farmers Elevator Co property Gangrene developed in the leg and his condition worsened from Saturday night He is survived by his wife and five children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Berns
Southern Construction Co
Bates Hospital
Aurelia
Farmers Elevator Co
Mr. Berns
Spring Township Farmer Found Dead
Chas Wood of the Clark farm twelve miles north of Aurelia was found dead in the barnyard last Friday by his wife. Death resulted from a blow that crushed his heart. the exact cause is unknown though he was leading a team to water when the accident occurred. It is believed the body may have been crushed between two horses or by one horse falling onto him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Wood
Clark Farm
Aurelia
Mr. Wood
City warns motorists on speeding and stops
Warning to motorists from mayor’s office states residence streets are not speedways. Violators will be arrested and fined for exceeding 25 mph. Drivers urged to heed stop signs for protection and to watch other vehicles. Signed W. G. Port, Meyer.
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W. G. Port, Meyer
Church Services Schedule and Pastors Listed
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by William Walter offers German service at 9 a.m. and English service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Congregational Church with Edwin Trigg holds church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Junior and Senior Endeavor meet at 7 p.m. St Johns Evangelical Church under August Bock has a German language worship at 2 p.m. on Sunday May 17.
Alta News Items Looking Back From The Alta Advertiser
A weekly roundup recaps local changes including Wayne Goodman named coach for the coming year and various town actions. resignations and new appointments at service stations, rural electrification meetings, and community landmarks. Ten, twenty, and thirty years ago notes highlight hospital plans, lighting upgrades, housing, and church organ dedication.
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Board of Education
Wayne Goodman
Danbury
Goodman
Morningside
Bronson
Melvin Carlberg
Standard Oil Company
Alta
Vincent Anderson
Albert Huseman
Providence
Hayes
Mik
Scott
Maple Valley
Lincoln
Theron McBride
Quimby
Hanover Church
Business In Home Is Major Project Cherokee County
Plans for a 1986 237 year home project in Cherokee county were outlined last Friday in a Hotel Lewis meeting led by Iowa State extension specialist Mrs N May Larson with Miss Pearl Sims and county officers. The project focuses on how the business side of homemaking aids family harmony. The Cherokee Methodist church hosted an A Cappella choir program last Sunday evening directed by Miss Geneva Nelson, praised for its merit and credit to the Cherokee schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Cherokee County
N. May Larson
Iowa
Hotel Lewis
Methodist Church
Geneva Nelson
Cherokee City
Miss Nelson
Tornado Insurance Urges Action After Iowa Storm
A local insurance agency warns homeowners in Iowa to secure tornado coverage after recent devastation. The message emphasizes low cost and quick protection, arguing a penny a day can guard against financial ruin and enable rebuilding and farming to continue.
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Iowa
H. H. Lockin
Junior Girl Scout Diary Notes New Fund Drive
The Girl Scouts met at the school house on Tuesday and planned a fund raising program for camping and uniforms. They also scheduled officer elections for the next meeting and thanked supporters for the bake sale success. They practiced signaling before adjournment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers National Bank
Alfred Stienecke
M. Hines
St. Vincent Hospital
Dorothy Stieneke
Miss Stieneke
Rural Electrification Co-operative Organized
Marcus Township
Spring Township
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Walter
St. John’s Evangelical Church
August Bock
Alta Advertiser
Arthur Breyfogle
W. A. Breyfogle
Norfolk
Virginia
C. A. VanBuskirk
State Highway Department
van Buskirk
Highway Department
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Sentinel
Frank F. Faber
LeMars
Eclipse Lumber Ce
Main Street
J. M. Whitney
J. J. Howell
Sioux Valley Hospital
MD Gearke
Jesse Died
Evelyn Schroeder
the First Trust & Savings Bank
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