Nearby town Happenings list local events and changes
The Galva St Johns Congregation surprised their pastor on Friday August 29 and marked his 40 years in the ministry. Frances Fritz and Wendell Nordstrom announced their marriage, August 14. Peterson Consolidated School opened its thirteenth year with a mixed enrollment, and the American Legion Fan Festival drew a large crowd. Storm Lake council moved to replace city lung motor equipment with a modern inhalator.
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Galva ‘Tribune
St. Johns
Holstein
Frances Fritz
Frank Fritz
Wendell Nordstrom
Charley Nordstrom
Galva
Peterson Patriot
Brooke Consolidated School
Storm Lake
Lake Public Schools Open With Record Enrollment
Morning on September 1 marked the largest opening day enrollment in Lake public schools history. Supt. Fred B. Farmer reported total enrollment reached 860 through Wednesday, surpassing last year’s 853 at the end of six weeks. Lake public schools opened Monday.
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Fred B. Farmer
Lake Public Schools
Seek couple who left baby near Spencer river
Spencer police sought a man and a woman believed to be from Sioux City after a newborn was found in a shoe box wrapped in a towel near the Little Sioux River bridge by boys playing on the bank. The towel bore a Spencer hotel name and the couple had checked in as Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Smith. officials doubt the name. The body is held at a Spencer funeral parlor.
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Sioux Rapids Rep
Sioux
Spencer Funeral Parlor
Two Silver Farmers Hurt in Separate Farm Accidents
Cherokee Times reports two serious injuries at Axel Johnson's farm this week. A Ben Peterson hired man broke his arm in a corn binder after being trapped for twenty minutes. Jesse Pennington lost his right hand at the wrist in an on-silage cutter and remains hospitalized at Sioux Valley.
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Axel Johnson
Ben Peterson
Jesse Penningon
Sioux Valley
Larson Savings Ad Promises Quiet Monthly Growth
If saving money for a rainy day means anything to you you should trade at Larsons. The Savings each month will surprise you.
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Larsons
Womans Club annual program opens with September meeting
The Womans Club of Aurelia begins a new year of activities on Friday September 12 with a business meeting at the Congregational Church followed by a Riverside Park picnic. The program lists monthly events, hostesses, subjects, and leaders through May, with officers and committee members named.
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Womans Club of
Aurelia
Riverside Park
Cherokee
Congregational Church
Revolutionary Epitaph Breathes Patriot Virtues in 1781
The piece notes a 1781 Elizabeth New Jersey grave marker reading Stop Passenger describing a woman famed for virtue. It recalls a British raid fire on the village and her death, comparing her to a divine redeemer. The excerpt reflects early era patience with epitaphs and warnings to travelers.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Cowes Dockyards Then and Now Describe Naval Heritage
Looker Qn notes Cowes long before its regatta as a shipbuilding hub. Tall ships for war and merchant service left its slips, including Nelsons Vanguard. World War II saw yards repurposed to strengthen British naval power, with one fort now the Royal Yacht Squadron HQ.
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Cowes
London Daily Chronicle
Nelson
Vanguard
Frenry VIII
Portsmouth Harbor
Royal Yacht Squadron
Alta News Items from Alta Advertiser
Residents report a peeper in the east Alta area causing fear in homes. Mr. and Mrs. Mark White relocate to Schaller while Mr. and Mrs. George Larson plan to live in Los Angeles for the winter with Bernice attending UC. Pioneer Harold C Johnson dies after a brief illness. Rev. George Co. Albright to supply the Presbyterian vacancy. Smith Post votes to lease a movie house. Mary Marilyn Miller scores 96 in Iowa State Patrol baby contest. Local enrollment at sauna schools reaches 455 students under Superintendent Clark.
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Alta
Mark White
Schaller
George Larson
Bernice
Los Angeles
California
University of
Albrigt
Smith Post
Cecil R. Sett
Sioux Cry
Charles L. Miller
Iowa State Patrior
Local Society Notes Highlight September Socials and Meetings
Mrs J W Giapenthen hosted a five table five hundred session with high score to Mrs Howard Nelson and low to Mrs George Giawe. Afternoon lunch features pink and green decor. Mrs Frank Dubes hosted eight girls for Maxine’s eighth birthday with games and cake. Pythian Sisters resumed after a two month break with birthday celebrations and a picnic lunch. M E Ladies Aid hosted by church parlor with a social supper. Pythian Club hosted at Miss Mable Johnson’s with needlework and luncheon. Cherokee Garden Club at Mrs J S Mummert’s with lilies talks by Mrs Carl Goeb and Mrs Paul Allen and garden chat. Rebecca Circle met at Mrs Albert Fierk’s with a two course lunch.
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J. W. Giapenthen
Howard Nelson
Leland Dawson
George Giawe
Frank Dubes
Maxine
Pythian Club
Mable Johnson
Cherokee Garden Club
J. S. Mummert
Carl Goeb
Paul Allen
Ramsay
Rebecca
Albert Fierk
Cherokee Man Elected County Recorder Nominee
The Cherokee County Republican Central Committee selected Boyd Sinkey of Cherokee as the county recorder nominee after a deadlocked session on Saturday. Final tally 17 for Sinkey and 16 for Hazel Weise of Aurelia after two informal and four formal ballots.
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Cherokee Times
Republican County Central Committee
Boyd Sinkey
Cherokee
W. L. Miles
Sinkey
Hazel Weise
Aurelia
For Sale Estate property of John Steemke listed
For sale a house and four lots belonging to the John Steemke estate. Executors J R Steemke and W H Bischel ask interested buyers to call for price details.
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John Steemke
J. R. Steemke
W. H. Bischel
Pomeroy High to Visit Here for Openers Sept 18
Football season opens with Pomeroy High visiting the home team on Thursday next week replacing the prior Friday date. Sixteen to eighteen players report daily for practice as the squad refines signals plays and formations. Backfield candidates include Herbert Peterson Orris Erickson Carl Lighter William Bates Merlin Shank Marvin Georke Pearl Bonsall. Line candidates list Elmer Strom Wilson Neville James Scott Paul Jones Vernon Peterson Clayton Will Wilmar Dukes Ralph Thevenin Lewis Witt Arthur Meier Conley Erickson Clifford Bruce amid ineligible status under new rules.
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Pomeroy High School
Herbert Peterson
Orris Erickson
Carl Lighter
William Bates
Merlin Shank
Marvin Georke
Pearl Bonsall
Elmer Strom
Wilson Neville
James Scott
Paul Jones
Vernon Peterson
Clayton Will
Wilmar Dukes
Ralph Thevenin
Lewis Witt
Arthur Meier
Conley Erickson
Clifford Bruce
Pomeroy
Farin
Haine Estate Sells Four Farms At Public Auction
Samuel Hahne trustee sold four farms and two other properties in a public auction. Buyers included Hans Hanson for 160 acres near Nemaha at 22 400, Won Smith for 160 acres near Alta at 22 426.67, Antony Kestel for adjoining land at 10 573, Wim Spindler and partners for 80 acres north of Schaller at 25 600 and 19 200, Andrew Hanson for 160 acres between Galva and Schaller at 24 000, plus business property in Schaller bought by August Christensen and Fred Witter and a home in Storm Lake for 5 000. Highest price 160 acres near Schaller at 160 per acre.
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Alta
Storm Lake
Antony Kestel
Wim. Spindler
Schaller
H. N. Rininger
Spindler
Schalier
Drought Sets New Iowa Records in 1930
The Weather and Crop Bureau reports in 1930 Iowa suffered extreme drought with July and August rainfall totaling 3.51 inches statewide, only 1804 with 2.21 inches and 1901 with 3.63 inches being drier in two-month periods. Frost damage to corn was minimal despite drought conditions.
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Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Drouth
Aurelia Second in Cherokee Kitten Ball Tournament
The Aurelia kitten ball team traveled to Cherokee Sunday to compete in the Cherokee Kitten Ball Tournament. They won two of three games, losing the final for first place to Barr Motor Co. due to a foul ball ruling. Morning win 4 2 over Remsen and afternoon wins 3 2 over Aston, 2 3 loss to Cherokee. Jack Grapen pitched all three games for Aurelia.
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Aurelia
Gherokee
Cat Price
Cnals
Barr Motor Co
Cherokee
Umps
Remsen
Aston
Jack Grapen
Herb Grienke
County Seat News Highlights Local Appointments and Legal Moves
Johnny Scott named backfield captain at Onda Central. Cherokee board cuts county taxes by 1.0 mills in month. Howard J. Smith to lead state Legion post at Sioux City convention. C A Mewes issues assignment for creditors. claims due in Cherokee court within three months. Contest over floral Pritchard will alleges undue influence. filed in Cherokee district court. September term opens with J Maher on bench. grand and trial jurors summoned. Wedding stationery advertised by Sentinel.
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John Scote
Bias
Cuaen
Onda Central Biysa
Nebraska
Guerokee County Board of Supervisors
Atey
Howard J. Smith
Tmmacuate Conception Church
Cherokee
State Legion
Enap Jain
Lle
C. AL. Mewes
McNees Furniture Company
McNees
Cherokee District
Floral Pritchard
Cherokee County District Court
Mary J. Morgan
Muisford
Mass
Greysteen
Rudy
Harper
Sioux City
Cherokee District Court
J. Maher
Cherokee County
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago Highlights
Ten years ago rain halted events at the farmers picnic after four o clock. Carl Herold began work at G. J. Lewis. Harry Carlberg started at W. A. Eisener hardware. Orphael Johnston flew in from Cherokee carrying passengers. Chas Waaden bought the Perry Taylor 160 acre farm at 400 per acre. Miss Nita Ahlson and Carl G. Kana wed September 1 at the Ohlson home. Thirty years ago Harry Jumes began cement works on a new building. YY. OT. Brewster coached the high school football team at Correctionville. Dr S. W. Hobbs and wife left for Des Moines for a Drake University position.
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Carl Herold
G. J. Lewis
Harry Carlberg
W. A. Eisener
Orphael Johnston
Chas. Waaden
Perry Taylor
Nita A. Ohlson
Diamond Townsmp
Carl
Ages of Presidents Oldest presidents at taking office noted
Liberty Magazine notes William Henry Harrison was sixty eight years and twenty three days old at inauguration. Andrew Jackson held the record as the oldest at sixty nine years and three hundred fifty four days.
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United States
William Henry Harrison
Liberty Magazine
Andrew Jackson
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