W Johnson elected Cherokee County Farm Bureau president
W Johnson of Spring township is elected president of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting in Cherokee succeeding Harold W Nelson who held the office the past four years. Fee of Quimby is elected vice president with Oliver Schnell of Maurelia as treasurer and Harry Chaplman re elected secretary. Dues rise from ten to fifteen dollars per member. The body endorsed tax policy, farm conservation, soil practices, flood control, parity prices, and broader rural education while supporting the Marshall plan and tight atomic energy controls. A midnight lunch followed.
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Cherokee Times
W. Johnson
Spring Township
Cherokee Nty Farm Bureau
Cherokee
Harold W. Nelson
Ayre
Fee of
Quimby
Oliver Schnell
Maurelia
Harry ChaplMian
Nelson
Johnson
Farm ‘Bureau
Methodist Church
Murl McDonald
Iowa State College
Ames
Roy’. Getting
Sanborn
Russell Allen
Clyde ‘Kudrle
J. F
Ralston
Wag
Afton Township
Mesdames
Clifford Gould
Burt, Mummert
Harold Conley
Redwing
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
United States
Russia
Europe
U. S
Lee's Dry Dip Promotion for Farm Buildings
Sanitation boosts health and production in poultry and livestock. Acheive clean facilities this fall and winter by using Lee's Dry Dip in all farm buildings with Flory Drug's recommended supply.
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Lee
Flory
Afton Girls 4 H Club Held Saturday Meeting
Mrs Burt Mummert and Mrs Earl Demaree entertained the Afton Girls 4 H club at the Mummert home Saturday afternoon. New president Roberta Hantsbarger led the pledge and roll call covered Achievement Day plans. Winning teams for Greece packing boxes were to be entertained by losers. captains were Betty Brewster and Barbara Jones. Mrs Demarce led games. winners included Joan Stief, Margaret Kudrle, Mrs C Gould, and Karol Grashoff. Lunch followed with a Halloween motif and each girl wore a handkerchief corsage from the hostesses. Mrs Clyde Kudrle attended.
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Burt Mummert
Earl Demaree
Afton
Mummert
Roberta Hantsbarger
Greece
Betty Brewster
Barbara Jones
Demarce
Joan Stief
Margaret Kudrle
C. Gould
Karol Grashoff
Clyde Kudrle
Carlberg’s Orpingtons Win at Midwest Poultry Show
Aurelia breeder H U Carlberg led Buff Orpington entries at the Midwest Poultry show in Eagle Grove November 1 to 3. Competing with Nebraska Minnesota and Wisconsin exhibitors, his cockerel pullet and hen entries captured multiple firsts seconds and thirds plus top triad awards. Judge Winkler praised the Buff Orpingtons for top quality amid smaller class size. The event coincided with the National Bantam Meet showcasing about 1200 bantams from 30 states.
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H. UL. Carlberg
Aurelia
Eagle Grove
Northwest Poultry Club
Carlberg
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Winkler
Orpington
America
County farmers to get basic price support for flax 1948
Cherokee County farmers can plan for the 1948 flax crop with a $6.00 per bushel basis, unchanged from 1947, per Cherokee County AAA Committee. Early notice helps seed planning to avoid seed shortages and high prices seen last year. National flaxseed goal remains about 4,300,000 acres.
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Cherokee County
AAA
Halloween Party Big Success at Legion Hall
A Halloween party and dance at the Legion hall drew grateful praise from town officials and parents for a safe, well attended event. Organizers Mr and Mrs Clayton Bramon and Mrs Carmel Kohlstedt led contributions and entertainment with the American Legion facilitating hall use. Cakes and refreshments were donated by numerous residents as plans for a bigger, better party next year were discussed.
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Legion Hall
Légion Hall
Clayton Bramon
Carmel Kohlstedt
Vernon Péterson
American Legion
Mesdames Les Holderness
C. H. Kaskey
Grover Bell
Harold Bazoni
G. R. Wharton
Ladell Rapp
A. A. Rapp Jr
Duaine Cram
Clarence Carlson
Melvin Hermanson
E. D. Rice
Carl Lighter
Ola Eding
Legion Auxiliary Plans November 11 Dinner and Christmas Gift Drive
The Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall Tuesday afternoon. Kathleen Allen presided as officers announced Christmas gifts for a 12 year old girl and her mother at the Veterans hospital. The hospital requests three pounds of homemade candy and stamped Christmas cards. Marian Mongan was named sergeant at arms. A covered dish supper with a Christmas party and gift exchange is scheduled for November 11.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Kathleen “Allen
Veterans Hospital
Marian Mongan
Hazel Stutz
Gladys Larson
Legion and Auxiliary
Rutie Carlson
Fierk
Sheldon
Marcus
Cliff Coombs
Inez Larson
Hazel
Marian
Harriet Waddell
Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Halloween Notes
Kindergarten celebrated Keith Tolzin's sixth birthday with ice cream and a party. Pupils earned blue stars for daily milk drinking and decorated with jack o lanterns and posters. Prizes went to Janet Strampe, Alex Fraser, Judy Ehrharé and Jimmie Bezoni. Refreshments included cupcakes fudge and nut cups.
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Keith
Tolzin
Janet Strampe
Alex Fraser
Judy Ehrharé
Jimmie Bezoni
Miss Engdahl
Rosalind Droegmiller
Misa Borgeson
Marlene Schysper
Lois Mohn
Douglas Peteron
Billy Bengtson
Dennis Hasenwinkel
Bill Ross
Dennis Shireman
Tommy Whitney
Donna Bezoni
Sharon Minkler
Carolyn Nelson
Carol Radke
Jane Stutz
Aurelia District Leads Cherokee County In Transportation Aid
The Aurelia Consolidated district tops Cherokee County in school transportation aid under Iowa law. Cherokee County totals 23 282 19 dollars with Aurelia receiving 4 870 01. Quimby consolidated earns 3 687 18 and Cleghorn 2 566 08.
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Aurelia
Cherokee County
Iowa
Quimby Consolidated
Cleghorn
Grand Meadow
Meriden
Larrabee
Washta
Afton Consolidated
Start Drive For Band Uniform Fund
Band Boosters in Aurelia plan a community fund drive to purchase band uniforms. A kickoff breakfast will be held Nov. 12 at Nelson cafe to recruit rural volunteers. two boosters per bus route will visit families to solicit contributions.
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Aurelia
Nelson Cafe
Clifford Ohlson
Ted Schulke
O. S. Nelson
Nelson
Sturgeons Attend Funeral of Missouri Matriarch
Mr and Mrs R G Sturgeon and Shirley attended the funeral of R G Sturgeon’s mother Mrs H H Sturgeon in Montgomery City Missouri. They visited with her family in Columbia and Memphis Missouri. Mrs Sturgeon lived past 79 and the couple spent most of their life in Middletown before moving to Montgomery City 12 years ago. They celebrated a golden wedding in 1944 and ten children were born to the couple who were all present.
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R. G. Sturgeon
Shirley
Sturgeon
H. H. Sturgeon
Montgomery City
Columbia
Paul Schnek
Memphis
Middletown
Obituary: Roy H. Dieterich of Aurelia
Roy Herman Dieterich born November 9 1876 near Fairfax Iowa died October 29 1947 in Aurelia at age 70 11 20 He lived on the same farm near Aurelia for 59 years married Nellie Shaw in 1903 daughter Lois Mildred with two other grandchildren and his wife survive Funeral held November 1 at Wharton Funeral Home Rev E Stanworth officiating Burial in Aurelia cemetery Attendees included relatives from Milwaukee Wisconsin and Hines Minnesota
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Roy Herman Dieterich
Jefferson H. Dieterich
Fairfax
Iowa
Aurelia
Cherokee County
Roy
Robert Anderson
Dieterich
Wharton Funeral
E. Stanworth
J. G. Wetherall
Milwaukee, Wisc
E. H. Shaw
Hines, Minn
American Legion and Auxiliary Pot-Luck Supper Promoted
The American Legion and Auxiliary will host a pot-luck supper at the Legion hall on Armistice Day night Tuesday November 11. Auxiliary members should bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Supper is at 7 with an evening of entertainment to follow. All Legion and Auxiliary members are invited.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Armistice Day
Legion and Auxiliary
Business Houses Set Armistice Day Closing Plan
Armistice Day on November 11 will be observed as a legal holiday with uniform closing hours. Rural mail delivery will halt except window service 8 to 9 a.m. School will not be in session. The Aurelia Commercial Club luncheon and meeting moved to Wednesday November 12.
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M. C. Paulson
Lloyd Godfrey
Aurelia Commercial Club
Alta Faces Bulldogs In Rivalry Home Finale
Coach Null's Bulldogs host Alta Friday night in a conference tilt marking Aurelia's last home game and final appearance for nine seniors Glenn Beeghley Dan Coombs Jerry Peterson Jim Nelson Earl Wilson John Kastengren Larry Kolpin Bill Fox and Robert Rasmussen The Bulldogs aim to extend conference wins to four while Alta seeks to rebound from a tougher league slate.
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Null
Bulldogs
Alta
Aurelia
Glenn Beeghley
Dan Coombs
Jerry Peterson
Jim Nelson
Earl Wilson
John Kastengren
Larry Kolpin
Bill Fox
Robert Rasmussen
Methodist Church Announces Services and Meetings
Ernest Stanworth pastor leads church services with school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. First quarterly conference set for Monday night November 10 at 8 pm with Dr Arthur Schuldt presiding. Missionary Circle meets Wednesday afternoon November 12 at Maude Sweet’s home with Charlie Bruce as hostess.
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Claude de St. Paer
Arthur Schuldt
Missionary
Maude Sweet
Charlie Bruce
Paving of No 5 highway finished. Aurelia and Aurelia notes
Ten years ago paving of No 5 highway from Cherokee to Aurelia finished Sunday afternoon. Obituary notices recall Mrs F G Scott dying at 70 years 8 months and 24 days, and Mrs H H Williams passing away in Diamond township. Sports report notes Coach Paulson's Bulldogs beating Paullina 18 to 0 for sixth straight victory. A new front foundation work is under way at Kleeburger building.
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Cherokee
Aurelia
F. G. Scott
George Scott
H. H. Williams
Diamond Township
Wm. Haight
Paulson
Bulldogs
Paullina
Kleeburger
H. J. Schmidt
Gwenth Arminda Dyslin
Everett H. Duvall
Benson, Minn
LeMars
L. P. Nelson
Knights of Pythias
Iowa
Gus Damaran
Diamond Center
John Stiner
Wm. Smith
Hanover
Galva
Clara Mummert
Benson
Arizona
Edwin
Florence Kelpin Newman
Linn Grove
Howard H. Deyloff
First Congregational Church announces service and meeting
The First Congregational Church under Pastor G. W. Sietsema invites attendance at Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon Lest We Forget honoring World War II veterans. Annual meeting at 2:30 p.m. and Town Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 p.m.
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Town Pilgrim Fellowship
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Jenny Lighter
Robert Heimsoth
Dennis Kolpin
John Baumann
Roberta Gates
Georgia Godwin
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Sharon Ohlson
Dorothy Radle
Billy Whitney
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Sturegons
Missouri
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American Legion & Auxiliary
Ernest Stanworth
Sentinel
W. H. Bischel
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Monee, Illinois
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NAL Church
G. W. Sietsema
Flandersfield
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
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