Local Happenings and Notable Items Across Nearby Towns
Anna Maria Wilhelmina Plagman born 1879 in Benton County Iowa and married Fred Plagman in 1905. she died September 2. A. W. Kirchner named to school board to fill vacancy from R. Whitney’s move to Aurelia. Prof. George Aylesworth to lead high school orchestra. Peterson’s annual picnic day enjoys ideal weather. American Legion sponsors fall festival. Brady Transfer seeks to operate Fort Dodge to Storm Lake motor freight line via multiple towns. Mrs Forrest Holmes sues for 24848.50 over February auto crash near Paullina. Chris Urban named defendant. Highway 71 paving near Storm Lake advances at mile per week. six miles remain to be paved. project expected in six weeks.
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Peterson
Anna Maria Wilhelmina Plagman
Bobzien
Benton Co
Iowa
Fred Plagman
A. W. Kirchner
R. 8. Whitney
Aurelia
George Ayles
Fort Dodge
Barnum
Manson, Pomeroy
Fonda
Newell
Sulphur Springs
Storm Lake
Alta
Cherokee
Holstein
Storm Lake Register
Paullina
Forrest Holmes
O’brien
Chris Urban
Cherokee Weed Tour Through Cherokee County Farms
Farmers in Cherokee County will tour weed eradication methods at the state experimental plots in Hawarden. The event opens in the city park at 10 a.m. on Friday September 16 with a morning program, followed by a farm visit after dinner. Bring a picnic lunch.
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Cherokee County
Hawarden
Red Cross Takes Over Aurelia Community Building Title
The Aurelia Community Building, built in 1927 at about 15000, has its title transferred to the National Red Cross to satisfy a mortgage. F G Scott and George Scott signed the papers in Cherokee after prior approvals by local directors. Local Red Cross chapters may take management as in similar cases.
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Aurelia
National Red Cross
F. G. Scott
George Scott
Community Building Association
Cherokee
Red Cross
Legion Post
Business Men’s Association
The
Baby Beeves Make Good Sale At State Fair
Calves from nearby counties sold at an August 25 auction in Des Moines brought 8.15 per hundred pounds with an average weight of 865 pounds. At the State Fair sale 310 calves were sold averaging 9.60 per hundred pounds and 916 pounds, with many top calves carried to later shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Thornburg
Farm Bureau and
Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
Cleghorn Couple to Wed at Spencer Fair Finale
A prominent Cleghorn Iowa couple, Miss Marjorie Smith and Gunnar Osterling, will wed on the final night of the Clay County Fair in Spencer with Rev C Roll officiating. The ceremony features a specially written musical number and participation by Ernie Young's 1932 Passing Parade. After a Chicago honeymoon, the couple will farm 860 acres ten miles south of Cleghorn.
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Cleghorn
Iowa
Clay County Fair
Spencer
Marjorie Smith
Gunnar Osterling
C. Roll
Church of Christ
Ernie
Young
Clay County
Cherokee County
Chicago
Alta Slices Shedding History as Landmark Is Torn Down
A longtime Alta landmark on First street behind Hatch Market has been demolished leaving an empty lot. Ray Stone, Alta School engineer, remains hospitalized at Alta hospital though his condition improves and he can eat more with less pain. In local business news A C Rader sold the jewelry store to L J Peterson of Sioux City, with possession given, and Ed Larsen bought the Roy Pitkin drug store. Ivan Breyfogle, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Breyfogle, left for Seattle to begin a Navy enlistment. he starts a second four year term alongside brothers Arthur and Edward in service.
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Alta
First Street
Hatch Market
Ray Stone
Alta School
Alta Hospital
A. C. Rader
L. J. Peterson
Sioux City
Ed Larsen
Roy Pitkin
Ivan Breyfogle
Bill Breyfogle
Seattle
Washington
U. S. Navy
Tvan
Navy
Arthur
County Board Cuts 1982 Tax Levy by 43 Mills
Cherokee county supervisors saved taxpayers about 40000 in 1982 by eliminating the mandatory road construction levy of 43 mills. The action follows legal clearance from assistant county attorney John F. Loughlin. The maintenance levy remains unchanged. The board also appointed Loughlin and W P McCulla as assistants to the county attorney to study law enforcement matters, and ordered graveling a mile of secondary road in Diamond township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Cherokee County
County Board of Supervisors
Floyd G. Rubey
John F. Loughlin
W. P McCulla
R. G. Rodman
Diamond Township
County Seat News Highlights From Cherokee Area
Don Mason, 20, Meriden, won the sweepstakes plowing for the second year. Hi Yackey, state agent, and Albert Phipps, 53, were amid investigations into the shooting of 14 picketers near Cherokee on August 30. Phipps remains in serious condition with a skull fracture at Sioux Valley hospital. Pilot Rock plowing match drew nearly four thousand attendees across two days. Evans Construction of Early won a Sioux City bid to gravel approximately 60 miles of Cherokee county primary roads this fall.
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Don Mason
George Mason
Meriden
Hi Yackey
Cherokee
Albert Phipps
Sioux Valley Hospital
Pilot Rock
Evans Construction Company of
Early
Sioux City
Cherokee County
L. L. Flint
State Highway Commission
Mrs Hankens and son escape in car crash near Spencer
Mrs Dan Hankens and her son Donald escaped unharmed when their Reo coupe struck a herd drive on a dark highway near Spencer. A cow dashed into the road and the car sustained major damage with a broken headlight and shattered windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Dan Hankens
Donald
Okoboji
Spencer
Legion Auxiliary to Sponsor Musical Program at Community
The American Legion Auxiliary presents a musical program on Tuesday evening September 20 at 8 15 with a half hour orchestra concert followed by a historical pageant America For Me A chorus of forty voices will perform and admission is 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxilary
America
Congregational Church Service Schedule With Ed Trigg
Edwin Trigg is pastor and church services are set with Church school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Parishioners are reminded to watch their subscription date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Weather Bureau notes frost proof corn prospects in Iowa
The Weather and Crop Bureau of the Iowa Department of Agriculture reports only a small risk of frost harming corn. One fifth is likely safe by September 1 with nine tenths protected before the average killing frost date if weather stays normal. August yields robust grain and quality, potentially the best in years, supporting heavier cattle feeding if financing is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Reed
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Classified Ad Rates Announcement
Promotion of new classified advertising rates offering ten cents per line for the first insertion and five cents per line for each additional insertion. The notice emphasizes affordability for advertisers and encourages quick use of the service.
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago
Edgar Rapp and Orlie Waddell attended the American Legion state convention at Waterloo. Mrs. Richard Bell left Sunday to seek treatment at University Hospital in Sioux City. Miss Nelson began teaching in the junior high at Spencer. Orlie Waddell began clerking at Carlberg Bros. Robert Templeman became sole owner of the Grant garage by purchasing J. B. Pierce’s half.
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Edgar Rapp
Orlie Waddell
American Legion
Waterloo
Richard Bell
University Hospital
Sioux City
Miss Nelson
Spencer
Orlie Waddel
Carlberg Bros
Robert Templeman
Grant Garage
J. B. Pierce
Do Not Visit Neighbors Over Sick Livestock Warns Official
Town veterinarian Dr Peer Malcolm warns residents to avoid entering neighbor barns or hog houses when disease is suspected. He cites transmissible diseases spreading via contact transport and urges keeping dogs confined and expressing sympathy by phone to prevent spreading germs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer Malcolm
Town Department of Agriculture
Cone Place
Malcolm
Notice of Winter Closure and Florida Trip
The office of James McDonald optometrist will be closed October 1 for winter travel to Florida. James McDonald informs patients to expect temporary interruption in service during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
James McDonald
Washta
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Juniata
Building Association
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Spencer Fair
Carl Gruss
Grood
Wilson Neville
Arthur Meier
James Scott
Paul Stieneke
Paul Jones
Junior Fraser
Clifford Bruce
Frank Dreyer
Kingsley
Marcus
Linn Grove
Sutherland
Alta Advertiser
Sentinel
County Seat News
Legion Auxiliary
Weather Bureau
D. Parnell Mahoney
Mthel Jane Maskins
BR. R. Wilson
W. A. McLaughlin
John Dowding
Tattie M. Neville
S. H. Graham
Inez Whitney
Ada Betew
Margaret Loekin
Carl Nelson
Morningside
Archie Nelson
Geinned
Bess Olds
Cedar Falls
First National Bank
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