Music Contest at Storm Lake Saturday Featured Local Students
The high school groups including boys and girls glee clubs mixed chorus and a band will enter a music contest in Storm Lake on Saturday April 10 with over sixty participants. Schedule places vocal groups around 8 30 am 11 20 am and 9 40 pm and the band about 2 45 pm all at the Methodist church except the band at the high school auditorium. Class C competition includes nearby towns and state contest advancement to Emmetsburg. A long list of participating students is named and patron support urged.
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Storm Lake
Iowa High School Music Association
Albert City
Alta
Correctionville
Holstein
Lake View
Mapleton
Odebolt
Quimby
Emmetsburg
Colleen Anderson
Leland Anderson
Dorothy Bengtson
Don Blake
Mary Bramon
Pat Bramon
James Buenger
Patty Clark
Dan Coom
Larry Kolpin
Carol Larson
Corrine Larson
Phyllis Lehnhardt
Connie Lighter
John Lockin
Don Mummert
Jeanne Mummert
Betty Nelson
Dean Nelson
DeOn Nelson
Larry Nelson
Mary Ann Nelson
Paul Nelson
Shirley Nelson
Shirley Nielsen
Harriet Ohlson
James Parrott
Lloyd Patten
Marvin Peckenschneider
Gerald Peterson
LaVonne Pingel
Violet Pruett
Kenneth Rapp
Jeannette Langwin
Keith Sangwin
Derryn Schramm
Duane Schramm
Ruth Schramm
Merryn Schulke
Shirley Sherkenbak
Shirley Teerink
Janet Wieland
John Wilson
Wilbur Wogahn
Pfc Melvern Anderson Honored At Birthday Dinner in California
A birthday dinner in Redondo Beach California paid tribute to Pfc Melvern Anderson Easter Sunday. Guests included Pfc Stewart Gustafson, Marines at Camp Pendleton Oceanside Calif and local Aurelians. The event featured a decorated cake baked by Mrs Ortloff.
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Pfc
Melvern Anderson
Calif
Aurelians
Vic Ortloff
Redondo Beach
Ortloff
Melvern
Stewart Gustafson
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
Bob Coombs
Bud Gross
Manhattan Beach
L. Aileen Coombs
Glendale
Janice
Lois Coombs
Gloria Coombs
Oren Coombs
Aurelia
Tall Corn District Legion Convention Held in Hartley
Hartley Iowa hosts the Tall Corn District annual spring Legion and Auxiliary convention on May 17. Delegates from posts across the district elect officers and handle business, with a giant parade featuring at least eight marching bands, a Memorial service, an address in the high school gym, and a dance at Neebel's Danceland.
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Hartley
Iowa
Tall Corn
Legion
Ingwer L. Hansen
Neebel
Kindergarten to Eighth Grade News Recaps School Week
The weekly notes celebrate birthdays and treats, reading progress from pre primers to phonics, art displays of birds, and spring crafts. Students conduct geography and health lessons, honor roll names, and classroom achievements. Dusty the hamster is missing after escaping, while staff thank volunteers and note new school looks.
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Kindergarten News
Kenneth Laposky
Tulips
Lillies
Pictures Shown by Legion Move Iowa Fishing Films
The Aurelia Legion hall hosted a Thursday night showing of Iowa fishing films brought by Conservation Officer Frank Starr of Storm Lake. The event, sponsored by the local Legion Post, featured Starr’s talk on seining operations and conservation law enforcement, with Conservation Officer Peterson of Humboldt also in attendance.
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Iowa
Legion Hall
Aurelia
Legion Post
Frank Starr
Storm Lake
Legion
Starr
Peterson
Humboldt
Bramon
Six Aurelia Students Reach District Music Contest
Six Aurelia high school music students earned Division I or II ratings at the Storm Lake solo and ensemble contest. Division I winners include James Buenger baritone Mary Ann Nelson piano Ardis Gustafson alto Merry Schulke trombone Harriet Ohlson soprano and mezzo soprano. Division II winners are Carolyn Kolpin Phyllis Lehnhardt Jean Eddy Ruth Schramm and Betty Nelson. Division I entries advance to the district contest to face Emmetsburg, with state goals and ensembles set for April 30 and May 1. district winners go to Boone on May 15.
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Aurelia High School
Storm Lake
James Buenger
Mary Ann Nelson
Ardis Gustafson
Merry] Schulke
Harriet Ohlson
Carolyn Kolpin
Phyllis Lehnhardt
Jean Eddy
Ruth Schramm
Betty Nelson
Emmetsburg
Boone
I P F Supper at Church Thanks Guests
The Congregational I P F thanks all who attended the church I P F supper on Thursday and apologizes for running short of food.
Apology for Omitted Advertisements and Copy Request
The Sentinel regrets omitting three advertisements this week due to late copy. To avoid delays for rural routes, ads were sacrificed. readers were kept informed and the paper could publish on time. The paper requests early submission of advertising copy and announcements to improve future deadlines.
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the Sentinel
Sentinel
The
Society notes from Doreas and local clubs meet
The Doreas circle met at Mrs. Hazel Hix’s home with fifteen members and one guest on March 25. Past President Parley gathered at Mrs. Myra Beeghley’s on March 30. Get-to-Gether club celebrated Mary Menefee’s birthday with a pot luck lunch. Bridges night at Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Daniels featured guests Rufus and George Sheldon of Sioux City. high scores went to Mrs. Whitney and Clarence Kischen, low to Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. Congregational church members surprised Rev. G. W. Sietsema with a birthday party at the church. Oke Hanson hosted a party with 500 prizes for high scorers Mrs. Rebhuhn and Robert Thomas. others won low scores. Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Gillet observed their 52nd anniversary with dinner and open house. Dessert bridge at Mrs. Matzdorff’s featured wins for Mrs. Grapen, Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Vogel. Missionary circles of the Congregational church plan meetings April 14 at designated homes with various hosts and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas
Hazel Hix
May Conley
Lorilla Anderson
Nell*Loucks
Nina Anderson
Mary Menefee
L. H. Daniels
Rufus
George Sheldon
Sioux City
Rex Whitney
Clarence Kischen
Herbert Peterson
Robert Orr
Clarence Bischen
Daniels
Congregational Church
G. W. Sietsema
Ladell Rapp
Ralph Mongan
Carl Lighter
Mark Twain
Richard Glawe
L. EE. Christensen
Oke Hanson
Paul Rebhuhn
Robert Thomas
Ronald Ehrich
Marvin Johnson
Walt Matzdorff
Howard Nelson Sr
Jack Grapen
Carl Anderson
A. H. Vogel
Mrs William Groff Dies at 81 in Aurelia
Mrs. William Groff 81 of Aurelia died Tuesday morning at Silent Knight Nursing Home Cherokee after two weeks. Funeral Thursday at Wharton Funeral Home Aurelia Rev Ernest Stanworth. burial Aurelia cemetery. Born Eliza Ann Butler April 4 1867 Petersborough England. came to America at age five. Survived by two sons Irvin Sacramento CA and Henry Aurelia, two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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William Groff
Aurelia
Silent Knight
Cherokee
Wharton Funeral Home
Ernest Stanworth
Eliza Ann Butler
Petersborough
England
Silent Night
America
New York State
Dyersville
Iowa
Alta
South Dakota
Butler
Wm. “Groff
Trackmen to Holstein Relays Friday
Coach Null will enter eleven track men at the Holstein Relays on Friday April 9 to vie for Class B honors. The Aurelia squad defends its 1947 Class B medley relay title as part of a program including two mile relay 880 yard relay mile relay 440 yard relay and the mile run amid an expected field of about 700 high school athletes.
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Null
Aurelia
Red Cross Drive Totals About $625 In Aurelia Area
The Aurelia and Pitcher township Red Cross campaign closes with roughly $625 raised, slightly under the $644.28 quota. President L M Patterson and secretary Mabel Johnson thank the committees and residents for their response.
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Red Cross
Aurelia
Pitcher Township
L. M. Patterson
Patterson
Mabel Johnson
Methodist Church Service and Activities Noted
The Methodist Church outlines church school at 10 am led by Claude de St Paer, morning worship at 11 am, and Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7 30 pm. The W S C S Missionary circle meets at Mrs LeRoy Heach's home on Wednesday April 14 with Mrs Gladys Will as associate hostess and Mrs Mary E Stanworth leading the program on China.
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Claude de St. Paer
Methodist
Missionary Circle of
LeRoy Heach
Gladys Will
Mary E. Stanworth
China
St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
Sunday school begins 9 45 a m with divine worship at 10 45 a m The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 00 p m hostesses Mrs M Buenger Mrs H Deyloff and Mrs G Dise Choir rehearsal Wednesday 8 00 p m Walther League meets Thursday 8 00 p m Saturday school 1 00 2 30 p m St Pauls Lutheran invites all to services.
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Ladies Aid
M. Buenger
H. H. Deyloff
G. Dise
Walther League
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Knights of Pythias Confer Rank of Esquire on Candidates
Eldorado Lodge No. 409 Knights of Pythias met with 23 members and three visitors from Cherokee lodge. Esquire rank was conferred on Charles Rapp Earl Wilson and Claire Rapp. Lunch followed. next meeting will include Esquire work.
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Eldorado Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Charles Rapp
Earl Wilson
Claire Rapp
Carroll Sansen
Lawrence
Ralph Mongan
First Congregational Church Worship Schedule
The church led by Pastor G. W. Sietsema invites worshippers to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning service at 11:00 a.m. The Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship gathers at 7:00 p.m. for evening activities.
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NAL Church
G. W. Sietsema
Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship
Rev Henry Olsen Accepts Mt Olive Church Call
Rev Henry Olsen of Farmington has accepted the pastorate at Mt Olive Baptist Church and will begin work Sunday April 18. He and his family come well recommended and will join a cooperative congregation. Mrs Olsen and the children arrive after school ends.
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Henry Olsen
Farmington
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Olsen
Mt Olive Baptist Church Services Notice
Mt Olive Baptist Church invites all to Bible school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening sermon at 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Praise cottage meetings begin at 8:00 p.m. Supply Pastor E H Gillet leads services.
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MT. Olive Baptist Church
E. H. Gillet
Card of Thanks to Aurelia Fire Department
The Braunschweig family thanks the Aurelia Fire Department for answering the Tuesday fire call and for neighborly assistance.
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Aurelia Fire Department
Otto Braunschweig
Home Economist Teaches Farm Bureau School in Pitcher Township
Mrs Carmen Lawrence home economist led the third training for Pitcher Township Farm Bureau Women on March 31 at the Albert Johnson home. The session covered color harmony furniture grouping and accessories then divided into teams to rearrange furniture. Seventeen women attended and shared a potluck noon meal.
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Carmen Lawrence
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau
Albert Johnson
New Town Officials Sworn Into Office
The new mayor Harry Howell and councilmen Carl G Anderson L N Christensen Verner Johnson Fred Kaskey and Orlo Shank were sworn in at the town hall Monday noon. Chester Sjoberg reappointed town clerk and several appointments to town posts were announced including Uno Magnuson as water superintendent and day marshal Walter Luloff as street commissioner and day marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester G. Sjoberg
Harry Howell
Carl G. Anderson
L. N. Christensen
Verner Johnson
Fred Kaskey
Orlo Shank
Chester Sjoberg
A. H. Eddy
Carl Anderson
L. EE. Christensen
Orie Shank
Uno Magnuson
Walter Luloff
Aurelia Loses to Alta in Dual Meet
Aurelia trackmen dropped their season opener at Alta with Alta scoring 724 to Aurelia 334. Event highlights include Dan Coombs winning the high jump and Kenneth Beeghley taking the mile, while Aurelia swept several relays and medleys led by Sturgeon, Schramm, Buenger, and the Beeghleys.
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Aurelia
Alta
Dan Coombs
H. Brownmiller
Derryn Schramm
Glenn Beeghley
Schramm
Bill Fox
Brownmiller, Bell, Anderson and
Lenz
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago Featured Cherokee spelling champ
Doris Jeanne Renaud, 18, won Cherokee county best speller at the county spelling contest in Cherokee and will represent the county at the state contest. Snowdrifts blocked roads mid week. five inches fell with strong winds hindering travel. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ducommun on March 30 at Sioux Valley hospital in Cherokee. Merlin Shank began as a Skelgas salesman then and now works in that territory.
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Doris Jeanne Renaud
Cherokee County
Cherokee
Frank Ducommun
Sioux Valley Hospital
Merlin Shank
Skelgas
J. W. Grapen
Cecil & Mahoney
Aurelia
Chadron
Nebraska
Melvin Garlberg
Standard Oil Co
Alta
Henry Buddenhagen
Henry Myers
California
C. W. Dawson
Terri
Carl A. Larson
Marshalltown
Holstein
Ida E. Brown
Jesse D. Pierce
Worth McManus
Sioux City
Ida Westphal
John Westphal
Elk Township
Edgar Rapp
U. S. Marine Corps
St. Paul
Diamond Township
James Hartigan
N. N. Garst
Kidder, Mo
Stutz Brothers
M. Mummert
M. I. Lashell
C. M. Morgan
Henry Johnson
Aurelia Businessmen Meet for Noon Luncheon and Plans
The Aurelia businessmen will hold their monthly noon luncheon and meeting at the Else Nelson cafe on Tuesday April 13. A large merchants turnout is urged as present business and future plans will be discussed. The 1948 membership drive continues with new contacts and dues paid from Kroll Patterson Howell Bros Pauls Radio Shop Eclipse Lumber Hansbruch Drugstore Else Nelson cafe and Larson Motor Co.
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Aurelia
Else Nelson Cafe
Kroll & Patterson
Howell Bros. Paul's
Radio Shop
Eclipse Lumber Co
Hansbruch Drugstore
Larson Motor Co
Lockin Agency Offers Broad Insurance Services
A local provider offers all kinds of insurance products and emphasizes reliable service. The firm markets coverage for individuals and businesses, highlighting personal attention and a wide selection.
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Lockin Agency
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tall Corn District Legion
Beverly Nelson
Beverly
Air Corps
Jean Baird
Marjorie Clymens
Carolyn Nelson
Tommy Whitney
Kenneth Kolpin
Fredrick Kolpin
Dennis Hasenwinkel
Harold Hansen
Donnie Conley
Marlene Menefee
Ruth Peterson
Charles Carlson
Lanny Grigsby
Carl Gustafson
Jerry Mahn
Eugene Peterson
Darrell Rapp
Byron Schulke
Robert Stern
Mary
Ann B
Victor B
Charles C
Lanny G
Carl G
Jane G
Phyllis Hicks
Marlene M
Byron S
Jack Turner
Mary Anne Bjorkgren
Mona Ell
Coca Cola Co
William H
Patty A
Richard A
John B
Bobby B
Carolyn B
Roberta G
Georgia G
Larry H
Jenny L
Sharon O
Dorothy R
Stanley S
Shirley S
Billy S
Billy W
William Hasenwinkel
Donna
Janet J
Duane
Shirley
Gary
David
Janet O
Susan
LaVonne
Douglas
Leibert
Africa
Shirley Miller
Geraldine Hanson
Larrabee
Marlys Anne Mummert
Marlys Anne
Francis Brownmiller
Jim Lenz
Erik Radke
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Save AT This Bank
Society Notes
Parley
Myra Beeghley
Cliff Ohlson
Ray Shaw
Priscilla Alden
Carl Peterson
Mayflower
Herb Langwin
Maurice Hansen
Mary Guild
Peregrin White
Carl Larson
Frank Sexton
Ed Rice
Methodist Church
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Joel E. Ross
Knights of
Pythias
Mt. Olive Church
Home Economist
Women’s Farm Bureau School
Fire Insurance
Harry H. Lockin
Farmers National Bank
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