Blue to Visit Every State Institution Personally
Lt Governor Robert D. Blue plans to tour all state institutions under the board of control within two months to assess needs for new construction and equipment. He may include schools under the state board of education and could be the first governor in years to complete such a round. He is seen as a likely candidate for re election and may pursue long range programs to elevate Iowa institutions to or above par with other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Blue
Board of Control
State Board of Education
Iowa
Blue
Towa
Felton
Aurelia Pioneer George W. Johns Dies at Galva Home
Ten years ago Aurelia resident George W. Johns died after a short illness at his home in Galva on November 12. The item also notes Ed Kohlhagen breaking a kneecap after stepping on a piece of wood while descending to a cellar.
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George W. Johns
Aurelia
Galva
Ed Kohlhagen
Robbers target Farmers Elevator office and Larson's Store
Reported Tuesday night a robbery at Farmers Elevator Co. office with a shotgun taken and a safe searched, followed by an interrupted attempt to break into Larson's Store. Also notes a 20 Years Ago wedding in Cherokee and Aurelia, a dairy cow sale, and community notices.
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Farmers Elevator Co
Larson's
Mildred Helene Adsit
Cherokee
Howard A. Nelson
Aurelia
A. L. Neville
Dale Goldie
American Theatre
Sheriff's Sale
C. R. Kleeberger
Odd Fellows Lodge
Mrs. Schoonover Dies At Cherokee Home
Mrs. Fred Schoonover aged 73 died after a short illness at her Cherokee home shortly before noon Saturday November 18. She is survived by husband Fred Schoonover two daughters Mrs John Main of Cherokee and Mrs Theo Schulke and grandson Merry Dean Schulke two sisters Mrs George Garber of Sioux City and Mrs G F Mallory of Boston Texas and four brothers Frank Chas Bert and Orlie Waddell all of Aurelia Funeral services were held Tuesday at Boothby funeral home Cherokee with Rev Arthur Peterson officiating burial in Aurelia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schoonover
Cherokee
John Main
Theo, Schulke
Merry
Dean Schulke
Aurelia
George Garber
Sioux City
G. F. Mallory
Boston
Texas
Frank
Chas
Bert
Orlie Waddell
Boothby Funeral Home
Arthur Peterson
Cherokee Methodist Church
Aurelia Cemetery
Dangerous rubbish burns injure Algona girl
Claudia Pollard of Algona was injured when two .22 rifle bullets exploded from burning rubbish in her yard. One bullet struck just above the left knee causing a flesh wound. The bullets were found in the rubbish she burned.
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Claudia Pollard
Algona
Pheasant Season Violations End Week With Convictions
In the first week of pheasant season, 140 prosecutions led to 140 convictions. Courts fined 8625 and jailed one violator for 30 days. The heaviest 600 fine was for illegal muskrat trapping. Elmer Hulsebus was found guilty of carrying a loaded gun in a vehicle and paid fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer
Emmetsburg
Elmer Hulsebus
Clyde Orris Brickson Wounded in Germany
Cherokee couple learns both sons Sgt Clyde Brickson and Pvt Orris Brickson were wounded in Germany the same week while serving overseas. Clyde, 22, slight wound Oct 15 now in a French hospital. Orris remains in a Holland hospital with limited details.
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Id Brickson
Clyde Brickson
Orris Brickson
Germany
War Department
France
Erickson
Gary
St. Louis
Pvt
Orris Erickson
Holland
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Card of Thanks from Mrs Walter Meinking
I express gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards letters flowers and gifts sent during illness. I am at home now slowly improving and hope to be about soon.
War Bonds Our Best Guarantee Of Keeping America Free
A wartime campaign slogan proclaims war bonds as the strongest pledge to maintain national liberty. Vivid call for public investment emphasizes patriotism and financial support for the war effort.
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America
Reelect Harold Nelson Head of County Farm Bureau At Annual Meet
The Cherokee county Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the Methodist church. Harold Nelson of Aurelia was reelected president with J C Simm as vice president and Louis C Bengtson as secretary. Other officers including Lawrence Johnson treasurer and township and women’s officers were ratified.
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Harold Nelson
County Farm Bureau
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Methodist
Cherokee
Jimmie Nelson
Aurelia
Farm Bureau
Leo Heinen
France
C. H. Thompson
Nelson
Larry Williams
Louis C. Bengtson
Lawrence Johnson
Elmer Ricker
R. C. Stiles
James H. Fee
Lars Mark
Forrest Bureh
Carl Grauer
Floyd McCorker
Robert Gates
Don Graham
W. T. Ament
Aurelia Juniors to Stage Play A Mind of Her Own
The Aurelia High School junior class presents the three act comedy A Mind of Her Own on December 5 at 8 00 pm in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Marian Haight Lois Galvin Phyllis Bjorklund Melvern Anderson Aldys Deyloff Jean Mongan Donna Nelson Ruth Renaud Verlyn Dyslin LaVern Gustafson Janice Akers Eveline Stanworth Jane Lawniczak. Director is Miss Celia Lewis. Admission 40c adults 25c children. Committees listed with names for stage management prompters curtain lights sound effects stage crew business advertising and more.
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Aurelia High School
Marian Haight
Jim Bartlett
Lois Galvin
Delia Bartlett
Phyllis Bjorklund
Bunny
Melvern Anderson
Tommie
Aldys Deyloff
Nettie
Jean Mongan
Lizzie
Donna Nelson
Jessica Atwood
Ruth Renaud
Delphine Lindley
Verlyn
Don Wieland
Myrna Thomas
Gene Clymens
Dean Fassler
Harold Larson
Joe Coombs
Roy Becker Reported Missing In Action
Cherokee Times reports Roy Beck er, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Roy E Becker Jr now of Washington D C, missing in action. A Newell high school graduate class of 1940, he worked on a farm near Aurelia before enlisting in the navy. His wife Loraine Lenz of Cherokee now resides in Sioux Falls South Dakota. War Department telegram received Wednesday.
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Cherokee Times
Sire Roy Becker
Roy E. Becker
Washington, D. C
Roy
Newell High School
Navy
Aurelia
Loraine Lenz
Sioux Falls
S. C
War Department
Fall Weather Boosts Crop Prospects for Local Farm
Aaron Vanderhof of Alta says a second barley crop will be ready to cut soon. He notes a three foot high second growth of oats that looks better than last spring, as warm fall weather benefits farming in the area.
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Aaron Vanderhof
Alta
Vanderhof
Maquoketa's Deadeye Dick Nets 15 Mallards in Duet
Garfield Harker of Maquoketa earned the limit of 15 mallards with two shots. He fired into a flock of about 200 ducks and became locally known as Deadeye Dick for the efficiency of the harvest.
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Garfield Harker
Maquoketa
Harker
Coach Null Has 26 Boys Out For Basketball Team
Russell Null reports twenty six high school boys out for basketball this season with five lettermen returning Richard Jones Billy Glawe Harold Larson Donnie Wieland and Charles Rapp. The schedule opens December 1 at Larrabee with a full slate through February and into the sectional tournament.
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Russell Null
Richard Jones
Billy Glawe
Harold Larson
Donnie Wieland
Charles Rapp
Roger Glawe
Dean Fassler
Archie MacKay
Arlen Westphal
Don Elliott
Joe Coombs
Melvern Anderson
Sherr Nelson
Larrabee
Alta
Paullina
Sanhorn
Sioux Rapids
Cleghorn
Marcus
Cherokee
Sutherland
Quimby
Immacuate Conception
Annual 4 H Party At Cherokee Next Tuesday
The Cherokee county 4 H club party will be held Tuesday evening November 28 at the Methodist church in Cherokee. The event is sponsored by the agricultural division of the Cherokee chamber of commerce. Miss Winifred Martin of Iowa State College will guide the Rural Youth section and help present new work and entertainment features.
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Cherokee County
Cherokee
Agricultural Division
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
Winifred Martin
Iowa State College
Extension Service
Chamber of Commerce and
Farm Bureau
Sell Swap Rent Buy via the Want Ad Way
A brief want ad note inviting readers to use want ads for selling swapping renting or buying. It highlights quick listings and local trades. The item emphasizes easy access and community exchange through classified ads.
Tin Can Salvage Drive Scheduled Across County
County officials and superintendents plan a county wide tin can collection for Friday with Aurelia holding a Thursday collection. Schools serve as centers and a county truck will collect Friday morning, accepting only clean straightened cans without labels and excluding paint oil or varnish cans.
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Cherokee
Irene Brooks
J. C. Hoglan
A. J. Renaud
Aurelia
Sioux City
County War Loan Drive Under Way With Eight Meetings
A. W. Jones reports the county organization for the 6th War Loan Drive is moving forward. Eight county meetings will start after setup, with corn picking near completion to cue Minute Men to begin the drive. The goal is a county quota of 1,074,000 dollars.
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A. W. Jones
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Sentinel
Harold Felton
Indianola
Iowa House of Representatives
G. T. Kuester
Griswold
Kuester
Spencer
Harry E. Weichman
Newhall
Albert Steinberg
Ames
Avery
Steinberg
Weichman
Stair
B. B. Hickenlooper
K. A. Evans
Emerson
Senate
National Treasury
Guy M. Gillette
Hickenlooper
Bank
Farmers National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Auri Pee
BY Collier
J. C. Lockin
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Mutual Insurance Association of
A. L. Haight
Elk Township
Cherokee Home
Clyde
Walter Meinking
Null
Lah
Hun
First Trust & Savings Bank
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