Afton Farm Bureau Holds November Meeting and Carol Plans
Twenty three Afton Farm Bureau members met at Mrs. Levi Lundquist’s home on November 20 for a 10 a m meeting led by chairwoman Mrs. Paul Jones. Lessons on Winter Bouquets and Christmas arrangements followed by a Glo Candies demonstration. Door prize a decorated candle given to Mrs. Ralph Kludas. Gift drive for Glenwood children collected clothing toys and money. January 15 program titled Gracious Family Meals. Also noted a family Thanksgiving dinner at the Paulson home with many relatives listed. Past Presidents planned a December 21 7 pm Christmas party at Nelson Cafe with a 50 cent gift exchange. reservations via Mrs. A W Larson by December 19. Maple Valley Friendship Club to meet Friday at Mrs. John C. Peterson’s home.
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Afton Farm Bureau
Levi Lundquist
Paul Jones
George Phipps
Leonard Degen
Harry Anderson
A. W. Larson
Nelson Cafe
Aurelia Methodist Church Adopts Advent Theme Sermon
Pastor F E Flowers leads Aurelia Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m on the First Sunday in Advent with the sermon Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room The Senior MYF meets at 7 p m in the church parlor and the Official Board convenes in the church parlors tonight at 7 30 p m
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Aurelia
Card of Thanks from George Wieland
George Wieland thanks friends and relatives for cards gifts flowers and visits while in hospital and after returning home. Your kindness is gratefully appreciated.
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George Wieland
Mt Olive Baptist Church Service Schedule
Delbert Cowley is the pastor at Mt Olive Baptist Church located 8 miles south and 2 miles east of Cherokee off Highway 5. Sunday: 10 am Sunday school 11 am Communion, 7 pm leadership training 8 pm evening service with the message How We Can Have the Forgiveness of Sins. Tuesday 7:30 pm fellowship class at the church. Thursday 7:30 pm Bible study prayer meeting.
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Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Delbert Cowley
Cherokee
Thurssday
Second Family Christmas Workshop at Aurelia church
The Aurelia Congregational Church will hold its second annual Family Christmas Workshop in Plymouth Hall next Sunday afternoon. A potluck dinner follows the morning worship for participating families who will craft Madonna and Child tables. Advent begins Sunday as Communion ends morning worship. Rev. Mace Crandall preaches “New Life, Renewed.”
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Plymouth Hall
Dorchester
Crandall
Couples Club
Thanksgiving Day Guests At Hinkeldey Home
Miss Alma Grieme joined the Thanksgiving Day visit at the Albert Hinkeldey residence. Supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lietz and family and other local residents. The Friday evening gathering listed Mr. and Mrs. W J Rieman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roth, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ehlers, and Mr. Martin Hinkeldey with Karan, among others.
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Alma Grieme
Albert Hinkeldey
Harry Lietz
Arthur Wogahn
Larry
Walter Miller
Alverne
Paul Marshall
Lorenz Lietz
W. J. Rieman
Henry Roth
Henry Ehlers
Martin Hinkeldey and
Karan
Reading of Names at Local Social Event Noted
Mrs Dennis Ford and Lynn Beverly Berquist Mildred Bartels and Alma Grieme honored guests at a community gathering.
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Dennis Ford
Lynn
Beverly Berquist
Mildred Bartels
Alma Grieme
Increase in Iowa soil and water conservation under ACP
Max M. Soeth reports a sharp rise in ACP activity in Iowa farms. Iowa recipients received 7 390 869 dollars in 1955, up 1 610 769 from 1954, with Cherokee county at 61 389 59. Through October 1 earned cost sharing nears 5 600 000 compared with 2 152 000 last year, and 84 000 applications have been filed, 11 000 more than 1955. Weather permitting, completion may follow.
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Iowa
Max M. Soeth
ASC
Cherokee County
Soeth
Iowa Farmer Sees Big ACP Conservation Gains Ahead
The official stated that total accomplishments under the cost sharing program will exceed 1955 levels. He cited drought, land retirement through allotment, and proven conservation value as reasons. The 1957 program will be announced soon, with Iowa receiving about 9.185 million dollars, similar to 1956.
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Loeth
Iowa
Calendar item list for Farm Bureau and extensions
November 29 meetings include Farm Bureau board of directors at the Farm Bureau office in Cherokee at 8:00 p m and Extension council at the Extension office in Cherokee at 8:00 p m. December 3 Christmas party at Silver Township Farm Bureau Community Center at 8:00 p m with a 50 cent gift exchange. Cherokee township homemakers meet at Mrs Lewis Shea's home at 9:30 a m for a Christ lesson.
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Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Farm Bureau
Cherokee
Extension Council
Silver Township Farm Bureau
Cherokee Township
Lewis Shea
Homemakers Plan December Aluminum Tray Lessons
December 4 Amherst township homemakers meet at Mrs. Lloyd Barnes home at 1 30 p m for aluminum trays lesson. December 4 corn referendum vote to be announced. December 6 Cedar township home of Mrs Delmar Ducommun for aluminum trays at 1 30 p m. December 7 Pilot township hosts Silver and Rock township for Holiday Ideas at Farm Bureau meeting room 1 p m.
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Mas
Amherst Township
Lloyd Barnes
Cedar Township
Delmar Ducommun
Pilot Township
Silver and Rock Township
Farm Bureau
Dogs Kill Six Pigs on Farm Near Alta
A pack of dogs killed six pigs on the Herman Dokken farm near Alta. Nearly a dozen sows were injured in the incident.
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Herman Dokken
Alta
Longevity Honored with Gold Pass for 50 Years Service
Wm. Winslow of Belle Plaine received a 23 karat gold pass from the Chicago and North Western Railroad in recognition of half a century of service as a scale inspector. He has been retired for 15 years.
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Wm. Winslow
Belle Plaine
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
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Paulson
Harold
Byron
Clara
Martin
Helmer Paulson
Nemaha
Chas. Schulke
Theo Schulke
Neil
Dana
Douglas Schulke
Carlton Schulke
Lee Robinson
Dale Nielsen
Pam
Dee
Sibley
Karl Mummert
Frank Mummert
Karla
Dan
Roger
Marlys Mummert
Barbara Montgomery
Arlo Reissen
Maple Valley Friendship Club
John C. Peterson
DR. L. R. Morton
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Ass'n of
Fred Radke
Verna B. Lockin
Exec. Com
Louis Bengtson
Hanover
Irene Zwemke
Cate
H. L. Hanger
L. H. Daniels
Oldsmobile
Howell Motor Company
Aurelia, Iowa
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