Happenings in Peterson and Nearby Towns
Local notices report the Peterson community mourning Mrs. Rasmus Hyllested who died last Thursday with funeral services held Saturday. Also noted are church leadership mentions in Estherville, a ten percent bank dividend in Sutherland, findings of prehistoric remains, storm damage southeast of Holsten, a revived Peterson state park proposal, and personnel changes in Buena Vista county livestock testing.
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Peterson
Rasmus Hyllested
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland State Bank
Ben S. Summerwill
Robt
Lee
Sutherland
T. D. Kay
George F. Kay
Department of Geology
Holsten
H. P. Rice
Peterson Patriot
L. H. Pammel
Ames
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Arvid Miller
Buena Vista
Iowa Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed for Oct 4 10
Governor Dan Turner issues a proclamation designating October 4 to 10 as Iowa Fire Prevention Week. Citizens are urged to increase home fire safety, with posters listing 35 common causes from faulty wiring to improper storage. Check for fire hazards this week and sustain attention year round. Don’t miss the World Series on the Majestic Radio at the Drug Store.
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Dan Turner
Iowa
Majestic
Cherokee county notes capture church, fire milestone, and porker prize
Dr M P Arrasmith returns to Cherokee as Methodist pastor for another year following Estherville conference actions. Fire Chief W S Nelson hosts a dinner for city officials celebrating 25 years with the fire department. Lloyd Ehlers 260 pound 4 H pig wins top honors at Sioux City and Pilot Rock shows. Daniel Melter longtime Civil War veteran dies at 88. County board saves 326 60 by rejecting first bids on snow fence and negotiating a lower contract with Wheeler Lumber Des Moines.
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M. P. Arrasmith
Methodist
Northwest Iowa
Estherville
Cherokee City
W. S. Nelson
Lewis
Nelson
Fire Department
Lloyd Ehlers
Hiram Ehlers
Liberty Township
Sioux City
Ehlers
Pilot Rock
Daniel Melter
Wm. Huber
Cherokee County Board of Supervisors
Wheeler Lumber, Bridge and Supply Company
Des Moines
Trains Hit Trucks. Three Die in Ontario Street Crash
Storm Lake Register reports B E Stedwell of Wray Colorado was killed instantly when his touring truck was struck by an Illinois Central train at Ontario street crossing. His son Frank died two days later after an amputation and hospital care. William Kruse died later from injuries after a Michigan and St. Louis railroad car collision near Truesdale.
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Storm Lake Register
B. E. Stedwell
Wray
Colorado
Frank
Swallum Hospital
Illinois Central
Ontario Street Crossing
William Kruse
Truesdale
Ogden
Kruse
Sioux Transportation Company
Sioux City
Tip Leads to Arrest of Hanover Store Robbers
Storm Lake Register reports three youths, Thaddeus Mighell Harvey Mighell and Earl Hunter, sons of local families, were arrested for a Hanover store burglary. Darrell Gano of Washta is held for investigation in the city jail. Deputies and agents trace tips to Cherokee Sheriff Tilton, with further arrests anticipated.
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Storm Lake
Washta
Darrell Gano
Gano
Hunter
Tilton
Cherokee
Pitcher Farm Bureau Women Elect Officers
Miss Bess Pitcher was elected president of the women’s department of the Pitcher Township Farm Bureau at Mrs. A. C. Will’s home. Mrs. L. H. Dyslin became vice president and Mrs. A. C. Will was chosen secretary and treasurer. A first training school led by Miss Miriam Griffith is planned for October 14 at Miss Estella Blanch’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Pitcher
Women’s Department
Pitcher Township
Reward Offer for Toon Name in Wear-U-Well Catalog
A $1700 reward offers cash prizes and Wear-U-Well shoes for naming a cartoon used in the Wear-U-Well Shoe Co. fall and winter catalog. Enquiries and entry blanks available from Geo. C. Bischel, Wear-U-Well merchant and shoe repairer, Aurelia, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wear-U-Well Shoe Co
Geo. C. Bischel
Wear-U-Well
Shote Repairer
Aurelia
Iowa
Rev Welch to Stay In Aurelia
Congregation at the Aurelia Methodist Episcopal Church wins approval to keep Rev W H Welch for another year at Aurelia. The church welcomes continued service by Rev Welch and Mrs Welch with other district and special appointments listed for area pastors and college president Rob ert E O Br i an.
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Rev. Welch
Aurelia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Estherville
W. H. Welch
Welch
C. L. Liming
Diamond and
Good Hope
O. M. Bond
Sioux City
W. H. Lease
Algona
Herbert Clegg
Fort Dodge
J. H. Edge
Sheldon
Robert E. O'Brian
Morningside College
Austin
Avenue
J. F. Moore
Rally Day Program at Congregational Church October 4
The Congregational Church will host Rally Day on Sunday October 4 at 10 30 am. Highlights include Call to Worship by Mrs Triggs class Graduation of Cradle Roll and Beginners class Hymn by Congregation What kind are you Ruth Firks class Q A by Mrs Tutt s class Musical Trio Margaret Johnson Ruth Fierk Marion Hale Anthem by Choir Address Rev E Trigg Songs Mrs Tutt s girls Recitation Dale Larson and Gerald Booth Offering for Sunday school work Musical Duet Dorothy Fierk and Margaret Johnson Benediction.
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Congregational Church
E. Trigg
Second Mulvaney brother found guilty of hog theft
Cherokee Times reports Charles Mulvaney convicted of larceny of livestock in Cherokee district court after a two and a half hour jury verdict. His brother John was convicted at the April term and later sentenced to five years in Anamosa penitentiary. The blue hog tied to the case was taken from A. C. Will and later found on Dr. W. E. Simonsen farm, who bought it from the Mulvaneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Cherokee District Court
Charley Mulvaney
John
Anamosa Penitentiary
A. C. Will
Alta News Items From Alta Advertiser
John Muzzy of Alta injured when his motorcycle collided with a car near Storm Lake shows improvement at the Alta hospital with leg bones set and progress. Lionel Breyfogle pleads guilty to alcohol transportation. 90 day jail term and $100 fine imposed, later paroled but remains unable to pay the fine. C G Kislingbury leaves Alta to become cashier at Toy Bank in Paullina in a permanent transfer. Two men robbed the Corneliussen Company store in Hanover. about $75 in merchandise taken, intruders fled toward Alta but escaped.
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John Muzzy
Alta
Earl Brader
Storm Lake
Lionel Breyfogle
Thompson
Breyfogle
C. G. Kislingbury
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Faullina
Kislingbury
Paullina Bank
Sioux City
Corneliussen Company
Hanover
Walter Plog
Walter
Cherokee Sheriff Seeks Applicants for New Auto Driver Licenses
The Cherokee sheriff's office on Tuesday began distributing application blanks for motorist licenses under the new state law effective January 1. Eleven questions cover familiarity with laws, prior violations, driving history, accidents, insurance, health, vision and hearing, prior licenses, suspensions, language comprehension, and truthfulness penalties.
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Cherokee
Duck season dates set in Iowa to October 20 to November 19
The U S Department of Agriculture set new migratory fowl hunting dates in Iowa from October 20 to November 19, urged by the Iowa State Fish and Game Commission. Previously the season ran October 1 to November 1.
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Des Moines
Iowa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa State Fish and Game Commission
Insurance Services for Lockin Agency Offerings
Various insurance types offered by the service serving Lockin Agency. The text notes broad coverage options and a focus on client service within the insurance field.
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Ithat
Lockin Agency
Newspaper Ads Boost Business 103 Percent
Howard Dexter of the Petroleum Heat and Power company says New York newspaper advertising opens more doors to prospects than any other method. He notes the firm expanded its ad budget during the slump and saw sales rise 103 percent this year over last.
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New York
Howard Dexter
Petroleum Heat and Power Company
District Meet By Knights Of Pythias And Sisters
The K P and P S district meeting will be at the Knights of Pythias hall at 1 30 pm on Thursday with registration in the afternoon. An open meeting at the Community Building follows, then a dance with Grand Chancellor Frank Hite and state officers in attendance.
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Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Frank Hite
Aurelia Cleghorn Play Scoreless Tie On Slippery Field
Aurelia and Cleghorn high school football teams played a scoreless tie on a slippery Aurelia field last Friday. Both sides showed even play with five first downs each and only one near threat when Aurelia fumbled a punt near its own goal line defended by Cleghorn. Aurelia travels to Holstein Friday and then hosts Washta the following Friday.
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Aurelia
Cleghorn
Holstein
Washta
Legion Elects Officers for 1932 at Grashoff McManus Post
At the annual meeting of the Grashoff- McManus Post of the American Legion, officers were elected for 1932. Post Commander Clay Dawson, First Vice C J Herold, Second Vice George Scott, Third Vice O C Waddell, Adj and Finance Officer John Rosenbrook, Chaplin Frank Jordan, S e t at Arms J C Dick, Historian O M Lansen. Joint installation of Legion and Auxiliary officers will be held October 15 with entertainment and lunch.
Ten years ago Sentinel items recall many local notes
A recap of past events shows the high school football team opening the season with a 12 to 0 win over Marcus. Social notes list marriages, moves, business changes, and land transactions including Henry Glawe selling land, Ohlson buying from Neville estate, and Stubblefield purchasing land in Spring township.
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Marcus
Mary Alice Dyslin
Aurelia
Arthur Hollengren
Asia
Helen Nelson Lefu
Iowa City
Carlberg Bros
Mathias Hansen
Dick Uuercks
Roy Chandler
John Grigsby
H. J. Mahoney
Henry Glawe
Wm. Reckoff
Gus Ohlson
Rebecca Neville
Fritz Stubblefield
Geo. Scripps
Spring Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benjamin
F. E. Pratt
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
County Seat News
Pitcher Farm Bureau
T. E. Hoon
Larrabee
H. M. Hull
E. J. Plummer
Arthur Rasmussen
Primghar
G. A. Osborn
J. F. Hutchinson
Galva
M. B. Phillips
A. W. Gauger
Pierson
G. R. Gilbert
Quimby
Watson Herrold
L. D. Tavighurst
Dows
J. G. Waterman
Lake City
J. L. Ralston
Webster City
H. M. Burns
Alta Advertiser
P. S
Aurelia, IA
Aurelia Cleghorn
Legion
Sentinel
Elsie Nelson
Helmar Batmann
Park Rapas
Minnesot
First National Bank
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