Happenings in Nearby Towns Galva Bank Change and Local News
A roundup of local item notes from Iowa towns: Harold Raber buys the Galva Bakery. a M and St L depot relief man Scharping robbed of 140 dollars. Luis Christensen plans to move to Oklahoma City to start anew. W F Park wins the Meriden school construction bid at 26699 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galva Tribune
Harold Raber
Danbury
Iowa
Galva Bakery
Sioux Rapids
Scharping
Agent Smith
Storm Lake Pilst-Tribune
Luis Christensen
Storm Lake
Oklahoma City
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Meriden
W. F. Park
Poppy Day Flagged for Auxiliary Poppy Sale May 25
Saturday May 25 is designated Poppy Day with the Aurelia Auxiliary selling the memorial red poppies. The sale supports disabled veterans and families of those in distress, aiding in hospitals and financial need caused by war’s aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Aurelia
Ladies of the Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Cherokee City Streets Repair Orders From Amicide Asphalt
Thirty five tens of paying material for repair of Cherokee city streets have been ordered from Amicide Asphalt of Des Moines. Mrs E A Gifford of Aurelia visits Cherokee for mothers day and the mother daughter banquet. Allan T Rigby 89 Civil War veteran dies after two weeks illness. Iowa air tour plans include Cherokee in 17 city itinerary. Cherokee Fliers club gains members as air minded activity grows. Congressman Campbell announces cadet appointment for Cherokee youth to West Point. exam on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee City
Amicide Asphalt Company
Des Moines
E. A. Gifford
Aurelia
L. C. Gifford
Allan T. Rigby
Iowa
George Yates
National Aeronautic Association
Cherokee Fliers Club
E. H. Campbell
John Bernard O’leary
United States Military Academy
West Point
Aurelia Banks to Close for Employee Meeting
Both Aurelia banks will close all day Friday May 24 to allow employees to attend a group No 1 bank meeting at Cherokee Farmers National Bank First National Bank in Aurelia and Cherokee concurrent closure announced by local branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Cherokee
Legion Auxiliary National Defense Program at Aurelia
The Legion Auxiliary presents a national defense program at the Aurelia Legion hall Friday at 2:80 o clock. Admission is free with light refreshments after. Performances include Mag Salute by Marie Beeghley, community singing led by Vera Scott, and solos by Vera Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Aurelia
Marie Beeghley
Vera Scott
National Defense
Lillian Ohlson
National Defense Conference
Margaret Scott
Vidae
Ora Jondan
Universal Draft
Dollva Faster
Syle
Opal Robinson
Poppy
Ethel Larson
Flanders Fields
Mrs. Faber
Alta News Items Highlight Local Travel and Fire Truck Arrival
Mr and Mrs A J Whinery traveled to Des Moines last week and returned Monday. The Alta Rural Fire Company welcomed a new Chevrolet Pruck Chassis fire truck with enclosed cab, Double Chemical, Hose and Ladder setup now in service. Emmet Holmes, son of Mr and Mrs P Holmes of Alta, departs for Pittsburg to become General Passenger Agent for Illinois Central rail road. Rev Palmer Nestander of Alta was extended a call from The First Lutheran Church of Geneva Illinois but has not decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Whinery
Des Moines
Alta Rural Fire Company
Emmet Holmes
Illinois Central Railroad
Holmes
Dubuque
Palmer
Nestander
First Trinity Lutheran Church
Alta
First Lutheran Church of
Geneva
Inois
Wevneva
County To Vote On Paving Bonds
Representatives from all parts of Cherokee County met at the courthouse Friday and endorsed issuing county bonds for paving the primary road system as sanctioned by the state highway commission. They urged a special election to vote on bonds, likely $200,000 to complete and surface the county road network, aimed at opening all weather routes for farmers and improving farm to market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Cherokee
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
County Board of Supervisors
Cherokee County
Commencement Events Set Through May 24 at School
Closing commencement activities begin this week with baccalaureate services at Congregational church Sunday May 19 at 8:00 led by Rev Edwin Trigg. The senior class play Along Came Nancy will be shown May 23 at 8:00 in the school auditorium for 50 cents admission. Commencement May 24 at 8:00 features Dr H E Hutchinson of Sioux City delivering The Measure of a Man with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Edwin Trigg
Nancy
the Sentinel
H. E. Hutchinson
Grace M. E. Church
Sioux City
Kitten Ball Season Opens With Eastsiders Victory
Eastsiders beat Westsiders at the School grounds diamond to open the Kitten Ball season. The club plans two full teams this year and possibly three, with more players expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Aurelia
Eastsiders
Westsiders
Memorial Day committee holds 1930 election and plans
A Memorial Day association meeting in the Community building elected officers for 1930 including President Arthur Larson and Edith Marsh. Committee roles cover participation, speakers, bugler, marshal, program, flowers, finances, flag raising, and transportation with numerous local contributors named. The flag pole on the Community building will be used and Flower Girls named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Day Association
Arthur Larson
Edith Marsh
W. C. Marsh
O. M. Lawson
H. H. Lockin
O. C. Waddell
Frank Anderson
A. E. Hickey
W. H. Bisehel
E. L. Rapp
C. O. Larson
Raymond Kruse
Loyd Scott
C. C. Coombs
Frank Dubes
Trigg
J. C. Nelson
W. J. Swart
Mesdames
F. G. Scott
Gilbert McKinnon
Ed Kolhagen
Mabel Waddell
Clyde Mummert
Howard Deyloff
E. C. Lighter
L. 2
Nelson
N. P. Peterson
L. C. Johnson
Abney Fairchild
O. M. Sansen
Walter Holderness
Harriet Waddell
Katherine Meier
Zoma Coombs
Bert Waddell
Henry Glowe
Ira Mann
Otto Plautz
Frank Jordan
Charles Nelson
Fifth Grade Teacher Miss Gladys Glawe Joins Fort Dodge Schools
Miss Gladys Glawe daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Glawe has taught fifth grade in Clarion for three years and was elected to a fifth grade position in Fort Dodge city schools for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Glawe
Wm. Glawe
Clarion
Fort Dodge
Miss Hazel Headley Shower Sees Gift Parade At Maltby Home
Monday evening Miss Hazel Headley received a miscellany shower hosted by Gladys Maltby Elia Wessling Jedith Wright and Lola Newman at Maltby home. Guests embroidered dish towels then enjoyed a Mendelssohn wedding march themed luncheon with pink and white decor. Little Lillian Ten Beek dressed as Cupid distributed gifts to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Maltby
Elia Wessling
Jedith Wright
Lola Newman
Hazel Headley
Miss Maltby
Mendelssohn
Lillian Ten Beek
Cupid
Ten Years Ago in Local News Recap
The St. Thomas farm sold for 410 per acre to George Symington of Alta. A Cherokee firm planned a 65000 movie theatre. Mr and Mrs BP Scott attended a Rainbow division reception in Des Moines. May and T J Kenyon sent household goods to Ellis South Dakota. Elvina Dieterich became cashier and bookkeeper in Larrabee. Rev Menke of Chicago to begin Congregational church pastorate in Aurelia. Soren Nelson moved fixtures for a new pool hall in J Grisby buildings. Hanover to replace fire damaged old school with a new building. A large barn on John Grisby Jr farm burned with horses grain and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisk & James
Cherokee Ar
BP. G. Scott
Des Moines
Rainbow Division
May
T. J. Kenyon
Ellis
South Dakota
Menke
Chicago
Congregational Church
Aurelian
Soren Nelson
J. Grisby
Hanover
John Grisby Jr
Boy Scout Troup Organized in Aurelia
A Boy Scout troop was organized Monday at the Legion hall in Aurelia with thirteen boys taking the Scout oath under Scoutmaster Al Lamm. William Bates and Carl Lighter named as patrol leaders. two initial patrols formed with listed members. Future patrols may be added as applicants appear and the group plans regular weekly meetings at Bearton hall.
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Legion Hall
al Lamm
Membe
Kiwin McCurdy
Serbe
William Bates
Carl Lighter
Vines
Willam Bates
Hawink McCurdy
Arnold Faber
Rats Monegan
Vernon Peterson
Lawrene Monegan
Arthur Johnson
Iwi Ammons
Paul Dances
Bras LaVere White
Albert Johnson
Ronald Dyslin
Aben Lami
Troup Yell
Hd Doan
Bearton Hall
Tad
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Sac City Sun
George B. Perkins
H. 8. Barnt
D. D. Bourne
First National Bank
Sac City
Perkins
Barnt
Storm Lake Register
Storm Lake High School
Spencer News-Herald
Alfred Voss
Paul Mamrick
Lake Township
Justice of the Peace
Paul Brown
William Brandt
Quimby
C. A. Stiles
County Seat News
Aurelia Banks
Farmers National Bank
Aurela
Owa
Aurelia High School
Delia S. Gray
Marengo
Stephen Calhoun
William Horton
Billy the
Philoma Swineburne
Imogene Courtney
Glenwood Preparatory School
Ruth Stone
Glenwood
Peggy Smart
Ethel Brandon
Glenwood Preparatory
Nancy Leigh
Winthrop Courtney
Abraham Horton
Woosam
Silas Smart
Samus Wilkins
Absolom Dill
Alonzo P. Woods
Frank Allen
Martha Horton
Abraham
Jim Busby
Joe Whittle
Alvin Peterson
William Philpott
Mary Hill
Elizabeth Neville
Margaret Keister
Florence Harrison
Mary Keister
Lily Danielson
Anna Paulson
Oris Holderness
Forrest Hultgren
Ervil Rapp
Howard Anderson
Verne White
Linvel Adler Arleen Glane
Lyle Frear _Willis Kintigh
Glenwood School
Connecticut
Horton’s General
Cape Cod
Horton's Department Curporium
Town Hall
Old Carline
Massachusetts
Alta Advertiser
Sentinel
Elvina Dieterich
Larrabee
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