Happenings in Nearby Towns
Baier and Son moved into a new store building formerly J D Gaskins in the Steckmest estate purchase. About thirty boys attended Galva’s first basketball practice highlighting growing local interest. Holstein high beat Ida Grove 18 to 0 in a tough football showing. A Storm Lake fire school hosted by the department drew about 150 attendees. Dorothy Gaffin of Sioux City, formerly Storm Lake, died at Methodist hospital after an appendix operation. Oilmen opposed diverting gasoline taxes from highway use at a Bradford meeting. Clay county to prosecute drunken driving, nine defendants to jury trials per County Attorney Gilbert S James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Patriot
Baier & Son
J. D. Gaskins
Steckmest
Galva Tribune
Galva
Holstein Advance
Ida Grove
Holstein
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Iowa
Dorothy Gaffin
Sioux City
Storm Lake
Methodist
Gilbert S. James
Grashoff McManua Post installs new American Legion officers
Aurelia local post members recently installed officers for the Grashoff McManua Post of the American Legion. The lineup includes Post Commander John Holderness, 1st Vice Commander W G Port, 2nd Vice Commander C J Herald, 3rd Vice Commander Frank Radle, Adjutant Arthur Larson, Chaplain C W Dawson, Service Officer O M Lawsen, Sergeant at Arms F H Hasenwinkle, and Historian John Holderness. Read the ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grashoff-McManua
American Legion of Aurelia
John Holderness
W. G. Port
C. J. Herald
Frank Radle
Arthur Larson
C. W. Dawson
O. M. Lawsen
F. H. Hasenwinkle
No. 5 Paving To Be Finished This Morning
No. 5 paving near Aurelia to Alta had progressed since September 2 by Booth & Olson of Sioux City. Sand shortage halted work Wednesday at seven o'clock preventing completion that night. cement poured for 1214 feet earlier and a 100 foot gap remained near Farmers Elevator. Workers planned to resume at seven o'clock Thursday to finish by eight, with an 88 mile stretch now 56 days in progress and shoulders to be rounded in about two weeks before opening to traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 5
Farmers Elevator Co
Eric Johnson
Aurelia
Alta
Booth & Olson
Sioux City
No Objections to Paying Assessments on Main Street Paving
Town council held a public hearing Monday on assessments for paving two blocks of Main Street. Each 25 foot business lot faces a 166.75 dollar payment, either lump sum or ten yearly installments of 16.68 dollars plus interest. Interest rate and lump sum deadline to be set later. bond disposal to follow as routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
We extend sincere thanks to friends who showed sympathy during our loss. Named readers include Mrs. Frank Jordan and Frankie, Mrs. J. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hensley, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jordan. Watch your subscription date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jordan
Frankie
J. Jordan
E. R. Hensley
Fred Jordan
Alta News Items From Alta Advertiser
Alta hosted the Ninth District fall convention with over 500 delegates in attendance. Mil ford defeated Alta 26 to 0 in the season opener at Victory Field. Randrup Miller, Fairview school custodian, was moved to Alta hospital with pneumonia after typhoid fever. Alta’s new light plant construction advances with two crews on site. State Health Board inspector investigates typhoid sources in Fairview, long a typhoid hotspot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Victory Field
Milford
American Legion and Auxiliary of
Smith Post No. 498
Randrup Miller
Cutodian
Fairview School
Coomer and Small
Electrical Engineering and Construction Company
Advertiser
State Board of Health
Fairview
Knights of Pythias and Sisters Convene in Aurelia
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters of district No 1 plan a joint convention in Aurelia on October 30 with sessions all day. Grand officers from Iowa will attend and a public banquet and program follow at the Community Theatre. Tickets cost 65 cents per couple and 10 cents for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters of District No. 1
Aurelia
Iowa
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
J. Ledbetter
Sioux City
Alice B. Good
Boone
Harriet Lass
C. I. White
Oakland
W. G. Wesbster
Wellman
R. R. Hibbs
Maringo
Holstein Woman Fatally Injured in Car Crash
Funeral services for Grace Beshey 48 Holstein will be held in Webster City Iowa after the Saturday night crash near Spencer in which the car she drove overturned twice killing her. Owner William Rochau suffered only minor bruises. Beshey survived by two sons.
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Holstein
Grace Beshey
Spencer
Iowa
Webster City
William Rochau
Paving on No 6 sector near Marcus completed
Highway work near Marcus advances with three miles paved and one mile west of Marcus corner finished as Highway Engineer P T Savage reported. Raymond Rice received a three month sentence and a 500 dollar fine for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor with fine suspended for good behavior. Cunningham sues Verne Olson for 16314.35 over an April 21, 1935 crash on highway 59 near the flood bridge. Cherokee county 4 H club held its second annual recognition dinner at the Presbyterian church with over 170 attendees. John Scott Jr appointed interviewer at National Reemployment Service Newton office and will move with Mrs Scott to new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Rice
Tom Cunningham
Verne Olson
Cunningham
Cherokee County
Presbyterian Church
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
John ‘Scott
National Reemployment Service
Newton
Scott
Winter Injury to Fruit Trees
Amid drought and harsh winters of 1934 1935 and 1936 fruit trees suffer damage varying by orchard and age. The text warns of borers and mice in trees and outlines treatment with cuts, paints and protective wrapping. A fruit school for beginners will be held at Memorial Union Iowa State College Ames on Wednesday November 11 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Union
Iowa State College
Ames
Congregational Church Events Schedule
Church school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. No youth group Sunday night. Senior Endeavor to Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship in Newell. cars depart 1 30 p m. Junior Endeavor Halloween party Friday at 7 30 p m. Men's Brotherhood meet Thursday November 12. Annual bazaar and supper Saturday December 6.
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Men's Brotherhood
Buena Vista Triumphs In 1936 Homecoming Victory
Buena Vista Beavers capped a homecoming triumph with a 12 to 7 win over Western Union on Saturday afternoon. After an early Western Union touchdown, coach Al Dallager’s squad regained strength and scored in the final quarter to seal the victory before a large homecoming crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Register
al Dallager
Beavers
Buena Vista
Western Union
Notice to settle debts of Jordan Bros Garage firm
Owing to the death of a member, the firm asks all debtors to settle accounts by October 31 with 22 Fred Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Bros. Garage
Fred Jordan
Aurelia Football Team Wins Fifth Straight Victory
Aurelia under Coach Paulson kept its unbeaten run, defeating Peterson High 19 to 7 last Friday afternoon. Christensen scored twice including a 65 yard run, with Robar adding a final 5 yard TD reception. Aurelia prepares for a conference game at Pauls in the coming Friday.
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Paulson
Peterson High
Aurelia
Christensen
Peterson
Robar
Pauls
St Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon
Sunday school at 10 00 a m with perfect attendance noted Divine worship in English at 10 55 a m The sermon asks who the church is built upon based on Matthew 16 18 and 1 Corinthians 3 1 Strangers and visitors welcome German services at 9 00 a m Religious instruction on Tuesday and Friday next week
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Peter
Burial of George Ingalls in Aurelia Cemetery
The remains of George Ingalls from near Terrill Iowa were laid to rest in Aurelia cemetery on Monday afternoon. He was once a Diamond township resident who left about 30 years ago.
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George Ingalls
Terrill
Iowa
Aurelia
Diamond Township
U. S. Football Schedule Highlights Key Dates
The schedule lists games at Paulina on Oct 30 and Linn Grove on Nov 11 at away venues. Sutherland plays here on Nov 13 with Alta here on Nov 28 in a conference context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulina
Linn Grove
Sutherland
Alta
Looking Back Into the Past Ten, Twenty, and Thirty Years Ago
A vintage column recalls events from 10 20 and 30 years ago including church reception for Rev J R Moore and wife Sadie Georke taking a new sales job J B Robinson scheduling a farm sale and land moves notable reunions and personnel changes in Sioux City Rochyster Canon City and Perry plus land purchases and prices in the Dick Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J.R. Moore
Galen Lewis
C. Hankens
Dick Addition
A. J. Whinery
Canon City
Colorado
Large Attendance at Lutheran Sunday School Meeting
One hundred fifty three teachers attended the Lutheran Sunday school Teachers Institute at the Leeds church Sunday afternoon. Rev. William Walter of Aurelia spoke on Sunday school organization and the conference passed a resolution for him to skip presenting a paper next time on junior and senior Bible classes. Lunch was served by Leeds church ladies. Next meeting set for Ireton. Aurelia attendees included Mrs I T P Schuelke, Mrs Leonard Buddenhagren, Miss Sylvia Geuther, Rev and Mrs William Walter and Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Sunday School Teachers Institute
T Lutheran
Leeds
William Walter
Aurelia
Conference On
Walter
Leeds Lutheran Church
Ireton
I. TP. Schuelke
Leonard Buddenhagren
Sylvia Geuther
Beverly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers National Bank
Alta Advertiser
Cherokee News
Cherokee Times
Marcus
P. T. Savage
Marcus Corner
Sentinel
U. S
Sadie Georke
J. B. Robinson
McQuire
Bert Waddell
Cmeer
Clay Dawson
McQuinn
Second Iowa Cavalry
Perry
George Bischel
Rochyster
Minnesota
Bischel
Nelson
Strouse & Berner
W. C. Marsh
Town Railway Land Co
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Board of Directors
the First Trust & Savings Bank
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