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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1951
Page
5
A parade of social visits fills the week as residents from Cherokee to Storm Lake host relatives and guests. Weddings, church events, college visits, and theater outings headline a busy schedule of dinners, excursions, and family gatherings across multiple townships and households.
Aurelia high school placed third with 26 points at the Pocahontas relays. The two mile relay set a meet record at 9 12.4, with Dick Hodge Duane Schramm Gaylen Miller and John Nelson on the winning squad. Frances Brownmiller won the 100 yard dash in 11 seconds and Ed Hilsabeck and Ken Rapp contributed in field events and high jump respectively.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Danielson were held at Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. J. E. Gebhardt officiating. Born August 20 1868 in Mosjoen Norway she died April 17 1951 and had resided in the Aurelia community since 1901. She came to America with her son Martin and was preceded in death by her parents twin brother Conrad and brother Mike. Surviving are her son Martin sister Mrs Gina Paulson and many nieces and nephews.
Firefighters from the local department and neighbors responded last Thursday afternoon to a brush fire along the roadside at the Orville Peckenschneider farm south of Au Relia. The blaze was extinguished before significant damage occurred.
Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schramm for their daughter Ruth to Cpl Allen T. Hartliep son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hartliep of Cherokee. Hartliep is stationed at Camp Stoneman California. No date set for wedding.
Bob Johnson suffered a severe right hand injury when it was caught in a bulldozer press at Caswell Mfg plant in Cherokee. The fingertip was broken and he endured severe bruises. He was admitted to Sioux Valley hospital Thursday evening and released Friday after treatment.
The Aurelia PTA April meeting drew a large audience in the auditorium. A science students’ one act skit Triumph in Ashes directed by K Bidistrand and assisted by Jan Corrington and Carol Elliot featured Donna Fraser Don Klumpp Connie Lighter Gaylene Matzdorff John Nelson and Donna Shank. A cancer film followed highlighting early detection and cure. Harriet Oxley district nurse at Aurelia spoke.
The report lists numerous visits and gatherings around Ames and Sioux City including training for Congregational Sunday school teachers, a spring conference of the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers, and family dinners. Attendees include Mrs. George Cockburn, Mrs. John Gebhardt, and DeWayne Ehlert among others, with multiple families hosting and visiting in Alta, Des Moines, and Everly. A Knights of Pythias anniversary event in Sioux City is noted with several local attendees.
Spencer gave a talk on child health in schools. Mrs. Wesley Nelson presided at the PTA meeting with reports from Mrs. Henry Anderson, Mrs. Ralph Mongan, Mrs. Wilkie Hilsabeck, Mrs. Charles Elliot, and DeWayne Ehlert from state meetings. Installation of 1951-2 officers by Willard Seward installed Wesley Nelson as president, DeWayne Ehlert as vice president, William Hodam as secretary, and Chester G. Sjo berg as treasurer.
Funeral services for William A. Kruse, longtime Aurelia native, were held at Young funeral home in Fort Dodge with Rev. H Milos Hall officiating. Burial followed at Oakland cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs Kruse a stepson Omar Peterson and a niece Mrs Carl Ammons.
Donna Shank daughter of Mr and Mrs Orlo Shark was elected projects chairman for the FHA at the state convention in Ames last week. Mrs Sylvia Connolly local chapter advisor and Barbara Jensen chapter president for the coming year also attended the convention.
Loren Phipps left Wednesday for Montgomery Alabama to rejoin the air corps as a captain. He entered service in 1942 and served as a fighter pilot in the China India theater. He and Mrs. Phipps have two children Nancy seven and Dennis two.
Local residents hosted and visited friends and relatives across Cherokee and nearby towns including Meckling Ode bolt and Mt. Olive. Attendees included Elson Orr Ohlson Hench Burns Julius, Philpott, Radle Beckman Carlson Parrott and Gertsmeier with various dinners showers and a roller skating outing noted.
Pvt. Delbert Johnson spent a three day leave with his sisters and brother in law in North Carolina after flying from Fort Campbell Kentucky. Dale O. Larson has been promoted to corporal while training on rockets and missiles in Schenectady New York. Also listed are service members Cpl Allen Hartliep Pvt Ernest Tuttle Pvt Carlton Schulke and Pvt Glenn Dyslin stationed at Camp Stoneman California Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland and Tyndall Air Force Base Florida.
Principal DeWayne Ehlert announces Aurelia high school honor roll after six weeks. A honor roll lists seniors Joyce Ammons Donna Fraser Carolyn Kolpin Corrine Larson Ken Rapp Darlene Kolpin Paul Nelson and Patricia Ehrhardt Eva Marie Hasenwinkel Douglas Ohlson. B honor roll includes seniors Dolores Ell Margaret Gebhardt Dean Nelson John Nelson and seniors Dick Hodge Margaret John.
Local families and guests circulated through Spencer Cherokee and Holstein areas this week. The Johnsons and Maltbys visited. Johnsons hosted at Paullina. Waddell, Voss, Whart, and Mummert guests shared meals and calls.
Dean Nelson and Vernon Jensen were among 135 Iowa Future Farmers to receive the Iowa Farmer degree at the 23rd State FFA convention in Sioux City. The degree is the highest conferred by the state group and limited to no more than 2 percent of the 6,700 active FFA members. Filmore Gustafson joined the state FFA fair committee. Aurelia delegates included voting members Paul Nelson. Wilbur Wogahn and Nelson sang in the state FFA chorus during the convention broadcast on WHO.
Hallie Sauter earned a division II rating in the humorous event at the state speech contest in Oska loosa on Saturday April 21. She was one of four participants to receive a II rating, with Betty Kolpin and De Wayne Ehlert accompanying her.
The Aurelia Boy Scout troop will hold another paper drive tomorrow afternoon. Proceeds fund the Scout lodge in the city park. Notify scoutmasters Charles Wharton Russell Allen or Billy Whitney to arrange pickup of old papers.
Afton Farm Bureau met April 16 at the community building with about 75 attendees. Oliver Schnell presided. Eleanor Anderson read last minutes. 4-H reports were given by Hal cyn Gould and others. Arlo Mummert led the 4-H boys program including solos by Denny Robinson and a cake walk followed lunch proceeds to the boys 4-H treasury.
Highlights from Aurelia area include Keith Ohlson placing third in horse judging at Sioux City stockyards, Dr. W A Liebsch elected president of the Cherokee county wildlife group, and the Diercks golden wedding anniversary. Also noted are deaths of Mrs. John Mading and Mrs. T C Crepps, a new two-truck fire fleet, a track team second at Stuart, Wilbur Sweet's hiring as Farm Bureau oil station manager, and freezing temperatures with minor cold damage to perennials.
The First National Bank of Marcus has closed and is under a receiver's control. Larson Brothers declare plans to enter the market to purchase cattle and hogs with offices at their billiard parlor.
40 years ago W P Dawson returned home Friday from Des Moines after attending the session of the state legislature. H and Olds left Tuesday for Sioux Falls where he will be cashier for the Illinois Central.
The state department of welfare reports Cherokee County paid 12 357 dollars in April to 251 old age assistance cases averaging 49 23 dollars per case. Four needy blind cases received 186 50 total with 46 62 per case. Seventy four dependent children received 2231 50 total with 97 02 per case and 30 16 per recipient.
A Saturday evening gathering honored the birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Carlson Ben Buenger and Mrs. Eric Carlson at the Eric Carlson residence. Guests celebrated with visiting playing cards and a self‑provided lunch after gifts.
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