Afton and Vicinity Social Round Confirms Weekend Visits
Afton and Cherokees area residents spent Sunday visiting relatives and hosting guests. Highlights include Holtgroves calling on Zwiech, Doris Tiffany staying with Fyrne, a large A.O. G.C. gathering with prizes and lunch, and Mrs Ducommun’s May 22 meeting. Local travels featured Zwick and Laurine meeting Mrs Rasmussen in Mankato, plus various family visits in Aurelia Marcus Sutherland and Cherokee townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. Holtgrove
Remsen
George Zwie
Doris Tiffany
Cherokee
Miss Fyrne
Mummett
A.O. GC
Luella Ducommun
George Zwick
Laurine
Sheldon
Axel Rasmussen
Mankato
Minnesota
Walter Mahter
Ella Dreyer
Aurelia
Good
Gilbert Clow
Eric Stark
Marcus
Isaac Clow
Christian Church
George Zawick
Haurice
Bart Knight
Spring Township
Gilbert Claw
Chris Mont- Hotery
Sutherland
Mrs. Good
Mrs. Reese
Gill
Geo.rodl
Creighorn
Hanover News Birthday celebration and local notes
Mrs Fred Larson was surprised at Anton Larson home as friends gathered to celebrate her birthday. Mr and Mrs George Rolfe and family of Schaller visited Herman Buman. Arthur Lichtenberg and wife welcomed a baby girl born May 8. Verna Radke had appendicitis surgery in Sioux City. Irene Sperling and Iva Getameier visited Cordelia Wrede. Ethel Peterson visited Vivian Goffey in Storm Lake. Mrs Anton Larson spent time at her parents north of Alta. Hanover kittenball beat Alta 25 to 3 on the Hanover Diamond. See us for advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Larson
Anton Larson
George Rolfe
Schaller
Herman Buman
Arthur Lichtenberg
Gust Magnuson
Alta
Hanover
Hanover Diamond
First Grade to Eighth Grade School Notes Report
A lengthy school column covers Aurelia Consolidated notes across grades from first through Latin. It lists weekly focuses in reading weather health and math drills, spelling expectations, new language study on Japanese, art and handwork projects, and grade level announcements. Several students are named for perfect spelling, attendance, or birthdays, with mentions of visitors and illness affecting attendance. The piece chronicles teachers’ roles in English math science and civics, plus junior high and high school English and Latin updates and administrative notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Peckenschneider
Herman Schmidt
Floyd Glawe
Roger Glawe
Brownies
Robert Dunn
Dean Fassler
Frances Fasster
Loren Gerjets
Galen Gilbert
Ruby Grieme
Richard Jones
Frances Kastengren
Lennert Kastengren
Dorothy Kelsey
Barbara Klumpp
Clayton Lauridsen
Doris Magnuson
Robert McKinnis
Filmore Nelson
Harold Nelson
Maxine Nielsen
Donald Wieland
Gretchen Wieland
Dean Will
Dona Deane Davis
Betty Anderson
Myrna Grienke
Gloria Harden
Donald Kannenberg
Conley McLaughlin
Elaine Marcus
Helen Paulson
Beverly Welter
Betty Antersor
Gladys Whitng
George Brady
Paul Wagahn
LaVonne Harden
Vernon Galvin
Orrin Sweet
Ida Mae EN
Elaine Lauridsen
Everett Nelson
Donna Mummert
Marian Jordan
Fern Kolpin
Lois Coombs
Virginia Carlberg
Robert Faasler
Viola Fierk
Dean Gilbert
Kathleen Grashoff
Virgil Harden
Violet Honabruch
Phyllis Jordan
Junior Kastengren
Leland Kolpin
Beryl Mae McKinnis
Lyle Nielsen
Evelyn Schroeder
Jean Simmery
Dorothy Thevenin
Perry Waddell
George Wharton
Ruth Wogahn
Adeline Miller
Iowa
Gary McKinnis
Bonnie Mummart
Kereth Johnson
Herbert Fassler
Civies
Doris Stienke
Freshman and Sophomore Absences and Junior Social Event
The report notes several absences across Freshman and Sophomore classes last week with Raymond Zwick and Kenneth Bruce absent. Juniors enjoyed a roller skating party at Storm Lake, followed by refreshments at Presto Cafe. Beulah Harrison and Vivian Paulson were absent. the Aurelia band bought a new EB flat bass horn for Shirley Leads with expected concerts to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Zwick
Kenneth Bruce
Eugene Kaskey
Lois Naisen
Jeanette McClain
Florence Blanch
Storm Lake
Presto
Beulah Harrison
Sioux City
Vivian Paulson
Aurelia
Simple Facts About Swimming and Bank Closure Notice
A news snippet presents decade old swimming tips claiming women swim better and drowning risks, alongside a bank notice from The First National Bank of Aurelia Iowa that it is closing, calling note holders and creditors to present claims for payment dated May 10 1935. The text includes W H Bischel as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Aurelia
Iowa
W. H. Bischel
Bermuda Cedar Trees Tie Homes to a Heritage
A historic Bermudan custom links old houses by two tall cedar trees planted by brides decadas ago. The tradition marked the bride's enter to her new home and decorated wedding cakes once used cedar seedlings in ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Aurelia City Council Proceedings 1935 1936 Summary
Aurelia Iowa council meetings show bids for street resurfacing rejected in 1935, adjourned sessions set bid deadlines at the gravel pit, and a 1936 regular meeting noting minutes, treasurer and clerk reports, and approving general fund payroll including mayor Sig Matzdorff salary of 25.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Iowa
Matzdorff
Mummert
Grashoff
Lockin
Kaskey
Larson
H. H. Deyloff
Sig Matzdorff
Clark
Towa
Matzdorf
Sig Matsdorff
Board minutes show street resurfacing order and weed duties
Aurelia Iowa April 1 1936 city board moved to form street committee with G P Scott to direct gravel resurfacing. Erwin Matzdorff hired at 80 cents per hour to inspect gravel. G I Scott named weed commissioner for the year. Board of equalization adjourned after assessor C J Herold reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bischel
H. H. Deyloff
John Mummert
John Grashoff
C. H. Kankey
H. H. Loekin
O. Larson
L. Stutz
J. H. Coker
E. C. Lighter
Carlberg
Matt Parrott & Sons
G. F. Scott
F. Scott
Tom Griffith
Fred Fassier
H. Kannenberg
G. PF. Scott
Lockin
Larson
Erwin Matzdorff
G. I. Scott
Sig Matzdorff
Aurelia
Towa
Board of Equalization
Matzdorff
Kaskey
Mummert
Loekin
Grashoff
C. J. Herold
H. H. Deylof
Notice of Probate of Will in Cherokee Iowa
In Cherokee County Iowa state district court case number 3124 1439, Alva Hill deceased, will dated July 14 1931 filed, hearing set for 10 00 A M on June day 1936 at Cherokee Court House before the district court or the clerk, all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Cherokee Iowa April 30 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Hill
Court House
Cherokee
Iowa
District Court
Said County
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Lee Eyer
Vic Alvery
Kenneth Lemke
Walter Brosamle
Gy Doster
Dick Winkel
John Hawley
Kid Anderson
Loren (Lunk) Nystrom
Afton and Vicinity
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Meriden
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M. E
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Arthur Doupe and
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Harover News
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Cherokee County
Spring Lake Beach
OWA
Aurelia Consolidated School Notes
Letty Beeghley
Kenneth Gerjets
Darlene Grienke
Ritzel Gustafson
Rune Gustafson
Dale Larson
Dexter Mongan
Dale Nielsen
Shirley Robinson
Evelyn Rydstrom
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Miss Simmons
Marjorie Parrott
Joyce Nelson
Shirley Leeds
Dale Sleezer
Loren Phipps
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State of
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W. G. Port
A. H. Eddy
Winfred Moulton
Omee
Postoffie Bldg
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
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H. H. Leckin
W. B. Hickey
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