Local notes from Storm Lake and surrounding towns
Storm Lake mourns Miss Freda Witter who died of spinal meningitis after a 36 hour illness. Le Mars marks the Ninth district American Legion convention with registrations at 10 am as delegates arrive, while city council eyes a $100000 municipal light and power project. Peterson Patriot covers Kirchner French library dedication May 13 with Ray Murray as speaker and a Memorial Day WWI monument unveiling at Oakland Cemetery. Marcus News reports bond sale protest in Marcus with nine objections to $31 752 87 in bonds. Storm Lake fishing reports celebrate a strong pike season with many anglers hitting the lake and most taking full limits.
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Peterson
American Legion
Ray Murray
American Legion Auxiliary
Oakland Cemetery
Marcus News
C. B. Murtagh
Des Moines
S. M. Wixcel
Storm Lake Register
Storm Lake
Woman's Club Elect Officers at Last Session
The Woman's Club closed its year with a Friday luncheon at M I church and elected officers: President Mrs Gladys Glawe, Vice President Miss Bess Pitcher, Secretary Mrs Pearl Glawe, Treasurer Mrs Olive Johnson. A bench for the city park was reported near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Church
Gladys Glawe
Bess Pitcher
Pearl Glawe
Olive Johnson
Mildred Whitney
Glawe
Aileen Peterson
Fern Preul
Celia Lewis
Caroline Lindsay
Iowa
Bert Waddell
A. E. Hickey
Woman's Club
Lockin Hotel
Home Owners Warned of Tax Credit Deadline
County Auditor H. M. Montgomery urges homeowners to file homestead tax credit applications by the June 1 deadline. The State Board of Assessment and Review reports no extension, and those who have not yet filed with the assessor or auditor must submit by June 1.
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H. M. Montgomery
Sentinel
State Board of Assessment
Marcus Candidate for Sheriff Here Tuesday
Louis Larson of Marcus, republican candidate for sheriff, announced in The Sentinel and appeared with Pierre Bengtson near Aurelia. Larson farms 7 miles southwest of Marcus in Amherst township, where he has resided five years, born and raised in Silver township. His father emigrated from Sweden and arrived in Aurelia forty years ago.
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Louis Larson
Marcus
The
Sentinel
Pierre Bengtson
Aurelia
Larson
Amherst Township
Silver Township
Sweden
Aurelia High Sets Memorial Week Plans With Commencement
Aurelia seniors prepare for baccalaureate class day and commencement events next week at the high school auditorium. Rev Edwin Trigg delivers the baccalaureate sermon May 22 and B F Williams speaks at commencement May 26. Committees for Memorial Day observance and 1939 officers were named at the Legion hall meeting, with numerous volunteer roles listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Edwin Trigg
B. F. Williams
Co. C. Cc, C
Des Moines
O. Cc. Waddell
L. H. Preul
Methodist Choir
God
C. C. Waddell
Jeanette Johnson
Aurelia
Legion Hall
C. J. Herold
W. C. Marsh
Frank Faber
C. O. Larson
H. H. Deyloff
A. ©. Hickey
Clifford Dick
Rev. Trigg
Erwin Kroll
Preul
Rev. Wolters
C. O. Libby
Albert Fierk
Clay Dawson
Clifford Coombs
J. H. Coker
Raymond Kruse
Celia Lewis
E. C. Lighter
Dubes
W. H. Bischel
Henry Glawe
Is. J. Kohlhagen
F. H. Wieland
A. W. Larson
C. G. Sjoberg
A. E. Hickey
Wm. Honsbruck
Bess Pitcher
Oscar Sansen
John Baumann
Ralph Mongan
John Holderness
C. H. Kaskey
Roy Matzdorff
George Kaskey
Ra Mann
Orlo Shank
Oren Coombs
C. Lighter
Chas. Nelson
Wilbur Sweet
J. W. Grapenthen
George Lamm
H. H. Lockin
Flickinger Seeks Democratic Nomination for Clerk of Court
Wayne H. Flickinger, incumbent clerk of the district court, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination at the June primaries with no opposition on the Democratic ticket. He may face Republicans in the general election if they nominate a candidate at the county convention.
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Wayne H. Flickinger
District Court
The
Sentinel
Mr. Flickinger
Flickinger
Tilton Seeks Demo Nomination for Sheriff
County Sheriff A N Tilton announces in The Sentinel this week his candidacy for the Democratic nomination at the June 6 primaries. He states If you are satisfied with my past record I will again appreciate your vote. Art has warded off attacks from both parties for several years in the race for the law enforcement post.
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A. N. Tilton
the Sentinel
Art
Senior Class Play Tonight and Friday at Aurelia High
The Aurelia high school senior class presents Going on Seventeen a three act comedy drama directed by Celia Lewis at the high school auditorium Thursday and Friday evenings. Cast includes Shirley Leeds William Lindsay Phyllis Port Margarette Bruce John Christensen Filmore Ohlson Melvin Johnson Merlyn Hansbruch Muriel Blake Madalyne Booth Philip Peterson Thelma Harden Marie Anderson Margaret Lee Jeanette Johnson Arleen Kolpin and Geraldine Scott.
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Aurelia High School
Celia Lewis
Shirley Leeds
William Lindsay
Phyllis Port
Margarette Bruce
John Christensen
Filmore Ohlson
Melvin Johnson
Merlyn Hansbruch
Muriel Blake
Aurelia Weekend Bargain Specials End This Week
Bargain seekers in Aurelia have one last chance this Friday and Saturday to take part in four weekend specials offered by local merchants. Read the advertisement group this week, act before opportunities cease, and save on present and future needs.
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Aurelia
Baseball Benefit Dance in Aurelia Next Thursday May 26
Newly formed baseball groups sponsor a public dance at the Community Theatre in Aurelia to raise funds for Aurelia baseball teams this summer. Les Neal and his Rhythm Kings provide music. Advance season tickets are 50 cents, offering savings at the door. tickets available from Arnold Faber or Pete Kreckow.
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Aurelia
Les Neal
Rhythm Kings
Arnold Faber
Pete Kreckow
Poppy Day Proclaimed in Aurelia by Mayor
Mayor Sig Matzdorff proclaimed Saturday May 28th Poppy Day in Aurelia to honor World War I dead and aid disabled veterans by wearing the American Legion and Auxiliary Memorial Poppy. The notice urges all citizens to observe the day and support veterans through the symbols.
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Aurelia
Sig Matadorf
American Legion and Auxiliary
United States
Sig Matzdorff
American Legion and Auxiliary Memorial
New Pump Installed Over Old Town Well
The Fairbanks-Morse turbine pump was installed over the old town well last weekend and tested Saturday and Monday. It will run at 60 gallons per minute to guard against fire hazards if the large pump fails in the new well. The unit may also draw from the old well to keep water circulating and the pump in good condition.
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Fairbanks-Morse
Nelson Seeks Reelection as County Attorney
Archie R. Nelson, former Aurelia boy and current county attorney, seeks a second term and Republican nomination at the June 6 primaries. He has served in this office for two terms and files during the campaign.
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Archie R. Nelson
Aurelia
The
Sentinel
Nelson
Ten Years Ago Cherokee County Meet Highlighted By Quimby Victory
Ten years ago Quimby won the Cherokee county track and field meet with Aurelia in second. Four county records were broken. Joy Dailey broke her right arm rolling skating. W Morrill returned to Storm Lake cottages, Cyril Mahoney rented the Lockin hotel store room to open a beauty parlor. Various residents moved, worked, or sold property.
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Quimby
Cherokee County
Aurelia
Joy Dailey
Kk. W. Morrill
Casta
Storm Lake
Cyril Mahoney
Lockin Hotel
Wil
D. Wine
California
Clementine Waddell
Gertrude Bum
HAIL INSURANCE OFFERED FOR CROP PROTECTION
An insurance agency promotes hail insurance for growing crops with upfront pricing and quick claims. It claims many policy-holders experienced fair settlements in 1986 and 1987 and invites inquiries with no obligation quotes. Contact Espy McDeid at the Lockin Insurance Agency for details.
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Hall Insurance
Henry UH
Lockin Insurance Agency
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freda Witter
le Mars Sentinel
Ninth District
Legion
Nfect
Fred C. Witter
Woman’s Club
Trust Services
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Thelma Harden
Mean Parrott
Madalynne Booth
Marguerite Bruce
Dale Robar
Philip Peterson
Claude Davis
B. F
Williams
Celia M. Lewis
R. S. Whitney
Rev. L. H. Preul
Tilton
Old Town
Emmett Rand
Walter Johson
Gust Petersen
Espy McDeid
Tieiha ! Insurance
Farmers National Bank
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