Local residents visit and travel notes across Alta and Cherokee
Mrs. Vernon Gordon and Pamela of Meriden join relatives in the Robert Parrott home. Linda Harris of Alta spends weekend with grandparents, and Pearl Lichtenberg visits Storm Lake kin. Numerous visits to Alta, Washta, Cherokee, and Spencer families are noted alongside hospital stays and travel to Des Moines, Tucson, El Paso, and Old Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Gordon
Pamela
Meriden
Robert Parrott
Linda Joyce Harris
Alta
Fred Jordan
Alva Stieneke
Washta
Paul Stieneke
Pearl Lichtenberg
Storm Lake
Ruby Tolzin
Lockin Insurance Agency
Erwin Heimsoth
Ralph Tolzin
Willis Tolzin
Verla Bryfogle
Donald Kistenmacher
Holstein
Irving Hahn
Hahn
Sioux Valley Hospital
Elmer Swanson
Sioux City
Amy Hanson
Rena Swanson
Henry Goettsch
George Hansen
Alta Hospital
Harry Howell
Tuscon
Ariz
Robert Howell
Marana Air Base
Tucson
Elpaso
Tex
Old Mexico
Austin
Bill Nelson
Atty
Archie R. Nelson
William Philpott
Des Moines
Bert Philpott
Tornado Insurance Lockin Insurance Agency
Jay Parrott
Ralph Roethler
Art Johnson
Galva
Hansbruch Drug
W. H. Heimsoth
New Trinity Lutheran Church
Cherokee
Roy Matzdorff
Joe Shively
Tommy Shively
Matzsdorff
Lorenz Roth
Karen
Rudolph Ewaldt
Lester Speckerer
Darlene
Bill Casey
Primghar
Levi Lundquist
George Schafer
Walter Muhle Sr
F. L. Crepps
Linn Grove
August Nelson
KICD
Tom Griffith
Lloyd Hermanson
Spencer
Bill Loder
Jane
Irvin French
Robert Litz
Salem Snyder
Peterson
Walter Meinking
BOB ANDERSON SETS NEW RECORD AT TOMAHAWK
Coach Bill Hodam's Bulldogs won the Pocahontas Class B team title and posted strong showings at the Tomahawk Relays in Cherokee. Bob Anderson set a new Tomahawk meet record in the 120 yard high hurdles and Aurelia's Dick Hodge matched third in pole vault with 10 ft 3 in as Francis Brownmiller led sprint relays and the mile relay victory. Preparations continue for the Alta Relays upcoming Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Bob Anderson
Bob
Roger Stevens
Fairmont
Minn
Jerry Marahalli
Sibiey
Stevens
Bill Hodam
Bulldog
Pocahontas
Cherokee
Francis Brownmiller
Ray Elliott
John Westphal
Dennis Anderson
Elliott
Dick Reed
Westphal
Duane Schramm
Gary’ Mongan
Bill Whitney
Junior Cline
Val Dean Koch
Bulldogs
Paintgg
Dick Hodge
Voss
Worthington
Huber
Wason
Ft. Dodge
Ryan
Denny Anderson
Kay Elliott
Larry Hickey
Jack Turner
Eugene Peterson
Artie Steffens
Federated Womens Clubs Meet in Aurelia April 26
County wide gathering of Federated Womens clubs of Cherokee county set for the Congregational church in Aurelia on Saturday April 26 with county chairman Mrs Mc Givern presiding. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the program includes Mrs Webster Sioux City Journal society editor. Program also features Mrs Pilcher Ida Grove district director and Mrs Flo Johnson Marcus English instructor. Mayflower circle will serve the noon luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Womens Clubs
Cherokee County
Congregational Church
Aurelia
McGivern
Marcus
Webster
Sioux City Journal
Pilcher
Ida Grove
Flo Johnson
Marcus School
Mayflower Circle
Pastoral Conference Held at St Pauls Church Aurelia
A pastoral conference was held Tuesday and Wednesday this week at St Pauls Lutheran church in Aurelia near the Storm Lake Sioux City Northwest Circuit. Local church members attended to discuss church matters and worship together in a shared program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's
Lake
Sioux
City
Northwest Circuit
St.* Paul's Lutheran Church
Aurelia
Winterhof-Franzmeier Wedding in Hanover
Easter wedding at St John’s Lutheran Church Hanover on Sunday April 13 united Miss Lorna Winterhof and Edwin Franzmeier in a double ring ceremony. Rev H J Witzgall officiated with decorations of pink snapdragons and lace bows. The bride wore a cathedral chantilly lace gown and marquisette skirt with a Juliet neckline and long lace sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterhof-Franzmeier
Hanover
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Lorna Winterhof
William Winterhof
Edwin Franzmeier
Rudolf Franzmeier
Newell
H. J. Witzgall
Louis Reins
Jesus
Leland Radke
Cana’s
Sylvia Connolly Takes Duluth Home Economics Post
Mrs Sylvia Connolly accepted a position as home economics instructor in the Duluth Minnesota school system for the 1952 53 term. She previously served as home economics instructor in the Aurelia school system for the past two terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Connolly
Duluth, Minn
Aurelia
Corrine Larson Named to State Teachers Honor Roll
Corrine Larson daughter of Mrs C O Larson was named to the winter honor roll at Iowa State Teachers college Cedar Falls. Dean M J Nelson said she earned a 3 29 grade average in the 4.0 scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Larson
C. O. Larson
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
M. J. Nelson
Miss Larson
Two Aurelia Girls Married Last Weekend
Miss Edith Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Eric Carlson of Aurelia and Stuart Gustafson son of Mr and Mrs August Gustafson of Aurelia were married at Trinity Lutheran church in Alta on Saturday afternoon April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Carlson -Gustafson
Edith Carlson
Eric Carlson
Stuart Gustafson
August Gustafson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Alta
Couple wed in Aurelia Methodist church ceremony
Miss Bonnie Dyslin daughter of Mr and Mrs Ganlen Dyssin of Aurelia and Richard C Martin son of Mr and Mrs Paul Martin of Sac City were married in the Aurelia Methodist church Sunday afternoon April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Dyslin
Ganlen Dyssin
Aurelia
Richard C. Martin
Paul Martin
Sac City
Aurelia Methodist Church
Dave Nelson to Come Home Today
Miss Joan Spindler was badly injured in a head on collision on April 8 and transferred to St Joseph's hospital in Sioux City for treatment last week. Dave Nelson is expected to be released from Alta hospital today. Pearl Mousel and three teachers along with Douglass Ohlson had been released earlier. Mousel plans to return to teaching next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Spindler
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sioux City
Dave Nelson
W. K. Nelson
Alta Hospital
Pearl Mousel
Aurelia
Douglass Ohlson
Schulke Named FFA President At Aurelia Chapter
Douglas Schulke was elected president of the Aurelia Golden Acres FFA for the coming year at a Monday night meeting. Other officers include Bob Lundquist as vice president Leon Otto as secretary Jerry Conley as treasurer Paul Nelson as reporter and Keith Hickey as scribe. Previous year officers were Gaylen Miller president Filmore Gustafson vice president Douglas Schulke treasurer John Westphal reported and Dennis Robinson scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Schulke
Charles Schulke
Aurelia Golden Acres
FFA
Bob Lundquist
Levi Lundquist
Leon Otto
Ben Otto
Jerry Conley
Harold Conley
Paul Nelson
Enoch Nelson
Keith Hickey
Garland Hickey
Gaylen Miller
Filmore Gustafson
John Westphal
Dennis Robinson
Wedding Bells Highlight Pink and White Theme
Darlene Radke served as maid of honor while Roger Winterhof carried the ring at a wedding narrated with lace veiling and seed pearls. The ceremony included flowers of pink roses and white carnations, a reception in the school basement, and a two course luncheon with pink and white decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusion
Darlene Radke
Roger Winterhof
Judy Sump
Orlando Leimers
Vernon Winterhof
Myron Franzmeier
Leland Radke
Darrel Radke
Marva Jane Reims
Vienna Woods
Sharon Lichtenberg
Holy City
Wilmer Winterhof
Marvin Winterhof
Wilbert Sump
Alvern Hustedt
Lorna Haberman
Carline Friedrich
Donna Mae Otto
Arlene Gieke
Delores Winterhof
JoAnn Hinkeldey
Elaine Franzmeier
Louis Radke
Fred Radke
Henry Winterhof
Herman Winterhof
Earl Lichtenberg
Afton Boys 4 H Club to Conduct Scrap Drive
The Afton Boys 4 H club will conduct a drive to collect scrap iron and old wire for salvage. Persons with scrap or wire should contact Marlys Mummert to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Boys 4-H Club
Marlys Mummert
Clothing Drive to Start At School Monday
Aurelia public schools join the 11th national Children’s Clothing Crusade for Save The Children Federation. The drive runs April 28 to May 2, supplying clean clothing, blankets, and bedding to needy children in rural America and overseas including Korea and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Save the Children Federation
Supt
Friedlund
United States
Europe
Korea
Lebanon
Finland
France
Italy
Greece
Austria
Germany
America
Federation
Unified Command
Federations National Committee of
Traveling Wildlife Exhibit to Visit Cherokee County
Conservation officer Frank Starr announced a traveling Wildlife Exhibit from the Iowa State Conservation Commission will tour Cherokee County schools May 7 to 9. Stops include Aurelia Consolidated May 7 9 11 a.m. Quimby 1 4 p.m. May 7 Cherokee Wilson 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8 Cleghorn 9 11 a.m. Marcus 1 4 p.m. May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Starr
Storm Lake
Iowa State Conservation Commission
Cherokee County
Aurelia Consolidated School
Quimby Consolidated
Cherokee
Wilson
Cleghorn Consolidated
Marcus Public School
Starr
Funeral services for Grant Rice held at Ruthven Methodist
Funeral services were held Monday at the Ruthven Methodist church for Grant Rice 87 brother of Ed Rice of Aurelia He died at his Ruthven home last Saturday morning Survived by his wife one son six daughters several grandchildren Two sisters Mrs Frank Finch and Mrs Ben Packard of Three Rivers Cah also survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ruthven
Grant Rice
Ed Rice
Aurelia
Rice
S'x
Frank Finch
Ben. Packard
Three Rivers
Cah
Mrs Ralph Peterson at W S C S Conference
Mrs Ralph Peterson attended an all day meeting of the North Iowa Conference of the Women's Society of Christian Service in Waterloo. She serves as the new District Secretary of Supply and came with other Spencer District women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Peterson
North Iowa
Women's Society of Christian Service
Waterloo
Peterson
Supply
Spencer
Aurelia Banquet to honor high school athletes May 1
The Aurelia Athletic Banquet for men and boys will be held May 1 at the Aurelia school house. Sponsored by the Commercial club, it honors all high school athletes from the past year with plans for a 6 45 p.m. start. Max Hawkins will speak and show Iowa football films. George Scott will MC. dinner served by the Legion Auxiliary. Tickets 2 dollars at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Commercial Club
Max Hawkins
Iowa U
Iowa University Alumni Association
Whitney Hardware
Lou's Place
Whiting Clothing Store
Guarantee Oil Company
the Sentinel
Edmund Radke Elected Adult Education Head
Edmund Radke was chosen president of the Aurelia Adult Education council at a schoolhouse meeting. Vere Carrington became vice president, with Mrs. Karl Bengtson as secretary and Mrs. Clyde Beeghiey as treasurer. A committee led by D. J. Friedland and Edmund Radke was formed to draft a by laws and constitution for approval at a May 5 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Radke
Aurelia Adult Education Council
Vere Carrington
Karl Bengtson
Clyde Beeghiey
D. J. Friedland
Owen Wunder
Vernon Peterson
Garland Hickey
Daughters and Sons Born to Area Families in April
A daughter named Bethany Lee Harris was born April 16 at Buena Vista County Hospital Storm Lake weighing 7 pounds 5% ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Harris of Alta. Grandparents are Fred Jordan Romaine Harris Aurelia. A son Ricky Levi Nelson was born April 15 at Norfolk General Hospital to QMS3 and Mrs Levi Nelson weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Twin daughters Linda Rae and Lanna Rae Petton were born April 14 at Sioux Valley Hospital with grandparents Jay Petlon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle Harris
Alta
Buena Vista County Hospital
Storm Lake
Bethany Lee
Fred. Jordan
Romaine Harris
Aurelia
Levi Nelson
Norfolk, Va
General Hospital
Ricky Levi Nelson
Robert Petton
Sioux Valley Hospital
Linda Rae
Lanna Rae
Jay Petlon
Community Council Meeting in Aurelia Sets First Session
The Aurelia Community council invites all delegates to a first meeting on Tuesday April 29 at 8 p.m. at the school house. Agenda includes constitution adoption, membership, playground formation, and a community calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
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Kee
Sam Bevin
LeRoy Matthew
Carl Neimeier
Sperry
Rexall
Bob Wagner
Oxford
Charles Elliott
Burdette Grieme
Grieme
Clarence Specketer
LeMars
Albert Null
William Hodam
Vernon Fierk
Teresa
Edgar Allen
Gust Johnson
Alia
George Harden
Gilbert Peterson
Wallace Koopman
Karen Koopman
Automobile Insurance Lockin Insurance Agency
R. Richards
Pierson
John Fraser
Jack Grapen
Arnold’s Park
Paul Galvin
Clyde Fox
Charles Galvin Jr
Koreay
Gilbert Florke
Larrabee
Haroll Florke
Clifford Benson
Matt Beckman
Herbert Carlson
Lockin Insurance
Joe Coombs
Wayne State Teachers College
Joan Keenen
Cpl
Harold Florke
Jane Lawniczak
Vincent Becker
Oswald Andersen
Morris
Ler
First Trust & Savings Bank
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Duluth
Miss Spindler
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
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