Happenings in Nearby Towns Report Local Developments
Creditors of Peck Motor Sales receive final dividend of a little over six cents on the dollar. The Iowa Road Builders completed Main Street surface work with Cut-back Asphalt. A Holstein crossing accident killed Carl Lenze, who died at Holstein hospital. St John Evangelical church of Brooke Township to mark fiftieth anniversary with services and drama. Paving advances on primary No 5 near Storm Lake and Fort Dodge. total Marcus paving cost rises to 155474.59. Galva Consolidated School district plans bond issue of 16500 plus 13500 PWA grant for gymnasium auditorium.
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Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
Peck Motor Sales
Galva Tribune
Iowa
Main Street
Carl Lenz
Holstein
Galva
School Board
PWA
Aurelia to Play Fast Moville Team Sunday
Baseball fans may expect a fast exhibition on the local grounds Sunday afternoon as Moville, one of the fastest teams in northwest Iowa, travels to Aurelia. Moville has lost only three games this season. The game starts promptly at 2:30 p.m. Admission is 25 cents.
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Moville
Iowa
Jinx
Aurelia
Remsen
Holstien
Sutherland
Laursen
Kummerfeldt
Robar
E. Rapp
Thayer
Bauer
Bee Teesenneteesaneeneere
Owen
Pritchard
Seeeenee Christensen
Eereees Whitney
Hopkins
C Kracht
Deeeeete
Eaneee
Meer Veeseane
Holtgrue
Aaenee
Nigglin
Ohlendorf
Fideler
Ewenee
Matgen
O| Weis
Abenee Wess
Clark
Delperdang
Faber
Weddings and Navy enlistment mark Alta news notes
Ivan Olsen, son of Mr and Mrs Chris Olsen, left August 16 for the Great Lakes to join the Navy. A church wedding united Lucielle Mark and Charles Sanderson of Rockford on August 20. 4 H girls Doris Diel and Dorothy Christensen earned a state fair berth with a demonstration. Violet Franklin and Lester Peterson wed in La Porte City August 19. Buena Vista county fair closed after a week of good weather. receipts fall short but cover all bills with under $100 cash balance.
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Ivan Olsen
Chris Olsen
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Great Lakes
Waukegart
Illinois
Navy
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lucielle Mark
Charles Sanderson
Rockford
Doris Diel
Dorothy Christensen
Hayes Happy Bees 4-H
Buena Vista County
Benna Vista
Violet Eleanor Franklin
W. A. Franklin
la Porte City
Lester E.peterson
Reed Peterson
Alta
la Port City
Bains
Advertiser
Corn Sealing Forms Expected in Few Days
Cherokee Times reports Cherokee county farmers will get new loans on 19387 corn at 57 cents per bushel once forms arrive, likely in a few days. Floyd Anderson, county soil conservation chairman, says about 300 farmers will seal or reseal last year’s crop under the plan. Eligible producers must be under 102 percent of the 1938 corn acreage allotment and seek payment. Corn may be shelled or in the car, grading No 3 or better, moisture limits 18 percent for shelled and 15.4 percent for ear corn. Existing loans may be paid in cash or replaced by new loans. corn, bins and cribs eligible.
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Cherokee Times
Cherokee County
Floyd Anderson
The
County Soil Conservation Association
Holstein approves pool bond with grant aid
Holstein Iowa voters approve a municipal swimming pool bond issue in a Monday election. With 610 votes cast 389 favor and 112 against the bond up to 16200 dollars will be borrowed and a Public Works Administration grant will assist financing the project.
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Holstein
Jinx Still Pursues Aurelia Baseball Team
Two base hits by Whitney and Hopkins plus five walks highlight Aurelia’s 84 8 win. Jinx pitchers struck out five by Kracht Faber and Delperdang while Aurelia’s hitters totaled 27 runs with 13.
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Jinx
Aurelia
Whitney
Hopkins
Kracht
Faber
Delperdang
Homer Robar Lands Big Muskie on Fishing Trip
Homer Robar and companions caught a muskellunge at Lake of the Woods. The fish measured 87 inches and weighed 15 pounds after a 40 minute battle ending with a knockout blow using an oar.
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Homer Robar
Lake of the Woods
Homer
Irwin
C. Kroll
Plow Match Program In Sentinel This Week
The Pilot-Rock plowing match program for September 1 and 8 at the Robert Clark farm, 84 miles southwest of Cherokee, appears in this week's Sentinel. The event opens at 9:00 each morning and runs through forenoon and afternoon sessions.
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Robert Clark
Cherokee
Sentinel
Plane Slips Into Map County For Compliance
The Iowa Agricultural conservation commission used an aerial mapping plane to photograph Cherokee county for state compliance without local officials' knowledge. County leaders awaited the timing while farmers expressed concern, as the operation mapped parts of the county on August 12 to 18.
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Iowa Agricultural Conservation Commission
Des Moines
Cherokee County Conservation Association
Floyed Anderson
O. D. Klein
Cherokee County
Illegal Fishing Costs Tackling Violations in July
Conservation officers arrested fifty five violators in July for fishing law breaches. Courts levied over one thousand dollars in fines, more than a hundred pounds of fish were seized, 474 fishing tackles confiscated, and three boats were seized. Most arrests were for fishing without licenses or illegal methods.
Experiment in Risk Ends in Tragedy on City Street
A sequence of risky attempts ends with a fatal or severe outcome on the public road. A man lights a match near a gasoline tank and the tank is not empty. A man pets a bulldog that proves unaffectionate. A driver tries to beat a train and fails. A reckless passing attempt leads to a crash. A jaywalker is struck and crippled. A man ruins his ad effort and goes broke. Exchange.
Sentinel Agent Seeks Subscriptions for Sioux City and Des Moines
The Sentinel acts as authorized agent for both Sioux City and Des Moines newspapers and offers to process subscription orders. Readers are invited to send in their requests to start or renew service through the paper.
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The
Sentinel
Sioux City
Des Moines
Cherokee News items span law, parks and a college closure
Cherokee county 4 H livestock judging team placed fourth at Sac County Fair with 1778 points. City paving plans move toward bid readiness within weeks. Odd Fellows plan a state park site south of town with road access from Highway 59. Cherokee Junior College will not open this semester due to inadequate enrollment. Ben Gillease announces new Sioux City internal revenue offices to open here next week. W J McWilliams buys Wilkie grocery stock and renames store to McWilliams Grocery. building remains in Wilkie estate.
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Cherokee County
Sac City
Here
Cherokee County Odd Fellows’ Association
Cherokee Junior College
Ben Gillease
Internal Revenue
Sioux City
Gillease
W. J. McWilliams
Wilkies
Wilkie
McWilliiams’ Grocery
Ed Wilkie
County 4 H Winners at State Fair Des Moines Visit
Cherokee county 4 H club members who won county honors attend the state fair in Des Moines. Betty Ohlson and Betty Coombs are recognized, Eleanor and Muriel Blake head a demonstration team, and the stock judging team includes Filmore, Sherwood Ohlson, Philip Peterson, and Billy Mummert. Accompanying adults include County Agent C H Thompson, Lola Antisdel, Mrs Emmet Ammon, and Mr. and Mrs Ralph Peterson.
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Cherokee County
Des Moines
Betty Ohlson
Betty Coombs
Pitcher
Eleanor
Muriel Blake
Afton Township
Filmore
Sherwood Ohlson
Philip Peterson
Billy Mummert
Barber pays thanks to patrons after 27 years in business
W. A. McLaughlin expresses gratitude to patrons and friends for courtesies during his 27 years in the barber business in the community.
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W. A. McLaughlin
Ten Years Ago in Local Notes and Obituaries
A nostalgic column recalls a new display room at Guarantee Oil on Main street and obituaries for Mrs. Clara Marie Huseman of Hanover and Mrs. Wm. Kluge of Elk township. Lodges picnic at Stoners Bridge, Sept C E Day returns from Estherville, frost noted in low places, and local workers resuming yard duties after summer posting.
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Guarantee Oil Co
Main Street
Clara Marie Huseman
Hanover
Wm. Kluge
Elk Township
Elk Baptist Church
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows Lodges
Stoner’s Bridge
C .E
Estherville
Hans Paulson
Nemaha
Aurelia
Henery Stienke
Archie Nelson
Camp Dodge
E. A. Harris
Storm Lake Dredge Delayed. Twin Lakes Project Placed Pending
The state awaits approval for a W P A dredging project to restore Twin Lakes in Calhoun county. If approved, the Black Hawk lake dredge in Sac county will be reassigned to Twin Lakes after its current job ends. Work start dates remain uncertain, with weeks needed for approvals and completion.
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Storm Lake
Black Hawk Lake
Lake View
Twin Lakes
Calhoun County
Daily Papers
Des Moines
Nelson G. Kraschel
Sac County
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Alta Advertiser
Life Insurance
United States
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Experien
Cherokee News
Cherokee Time
Wnsur
Farmers National Bank
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