Local residents share visits and outings across Iowa and beyond
A dense local notes column records numerous visits and guests. Mr and Mrs John Leber spent two weeks at the Oliver Schnell farm north of Cherokee while the Schnells toured Oregon. Many relatives and friends from Iowa and Missouri travelled, hosted dinners, and attended events such as the Iowa Wisconsin football game in Iowa City. Several trips included Omahan airport transfers and guests from Sioux City Paullina Van Nuys Calif. The piece notes anniversaries and a Rural Mail Carriers meeting in Paullina, reflecting a tight network of community ties.
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John Leber
Oliver Schnell
Cherokee
Schnells
Oregon
van Nuys
Calif
Coombs
Larson
Joe Coombs
Oakland
Homer Anderson
Kathy
Alta
Marvin Broveak
Douglas
Sioux City
George Schafer
Broveak
Oren Coombs
M. C. Paulson
Harry Bloodgood
Paullina
Social items from local clubs note gatherings and birthdays
Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mrs. Kenneth Bruce on Tuesday afternoon October 29. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Pfaffentertained at a birthday dinner October 15 with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shaw Mrs. Clyde Beeghley and Burt Beeghley. The S and C club of the Rebekah Lodge met October 16 in Mrs. Carl Larson’s home with Mrs. Lyle Whiting conducting the meeting. Next meeting November 6 will be a potluck at the hall. Mrs. John Leber hosted Esther Circle of St Paul Methodist Cherokee on Wednesday for guest day with about 35 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Kenneth Bruce
Lou Pfaff
Carl Larson
Ray Shaw
Clyde Beeghley
Burt Beeghley
Danny Pfaff
S & C Club
Rebekah Lodge
Lyle Whiting
John Leber
Esther
St. Paul Methodist Church
Cherokee
Bake sale and lunch served by the committer
A community event featured a bake sale followed by a lunch hosted by the committer. Local residents attended to support the fundraiser and socialize after the collection and meal.
Fire damages garage at I. H. Leonard home
Aurelia firemen answered a midnight call to fight a blaze in the Leonard Fraser residence garage. The fire gutted the interior destroying an Olds station wagon and storm windows. Cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Fire Department
I. H. Leonard
Fae Fraser
Olds
Local Visitors Stop at Hanover Homes
Des Moines residents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Conley called on the Lorenz Lietz family while Champaign Illinois couple Mr. and Mrs. Van Kemper visited the Dwaine Speckerer home. Gerald Radke and Mike visited the John Strumple home along with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Arthur, parents of Heather Elizabeth born recently. Mrs. Arthur is formerly Karan Getzmeier.
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Leo Conley
Des Moines
van Kemper
Champaign, Il
Dwaine Speckerer
Gerald Radke
Mike
John Strumple
Dan Arthur
Heather Elizabeth
Arthur
Karan Getzmeier
Little Sioux 4-H Holds October Meeting at Knapp Home
The Little Sioux Valley 4-H club met at Dick Knapp's home at 8 00 p m October 8 with twelve members and two leaders present. They discussed starting a tractor maintenance program at each meeting for a year. Dick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Sioux Valley
Dick Knapp
Button sewing tips and 4-H phoge meeting note
A short odd item notes sewing a shirt button and a meeting closing with the 4 H phoge. Reporter Danny Dunn mentions checking subscription date on the time label.
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Danny Dunn
Tyme Label
Card of Thanks for Aurora Fire Department Aid
The Fraser and Leonard families thank the Aurora Fire Department and friends for their prompt response to the Friday night garage fire. We are sincerely grateful for the help and support at that time.
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Aurora Fire Department
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Bob Deason
Aurelia
DAI Tai
Hanover
Irene Zwemke
Christensen Bros. Construction CO
Vine ST
Nutrena
J. H. Leonard
H. L. Hanger
D. D.S
THE
Kiwanis Club
Photography
Salsbery
Photography and Modern
S. 2Nd St
Ngree
TRENA
Idf
Chuck
George Wharton Jr
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