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Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

4

Community volunteers pour sidewalk around pool in aid drive

Nearly 60 volunteers worked Tuesday to start pouring the sidewalk around the pool and by nightfall half the cement was in place with continuation planned this week. The fundraising drive received eight new donations totaling 110 dollars while awaiting more funds to finish granite work, bathhouse, and plumbing.

Alvin Peterson Eric Carlson Reuben Ohison Gerald Anderson Edgar Allen Harold Anderson Vincent Becker Kenneth Bruce Clifford Bruce Bert Beeghley J. R. Carpenter Lou Collier Fred Fassler Dean Fassler John Galvin Oscar Gustafson la Verne Gustafson Stewart Gustafson O. C. Hickey Art Hicks Hugo Hucke H. C. Haight Albert Johnson Edwin Johnson Kenneth Johnson Paul Jones Vernon Kaskey Kleuis Lenz Don Mummert Howard Nelson Jr Enoch Nelson Paul Nelson Chris Ludwig Reuben Ohlson Lloyd Ohlson Douglas Ohlson Wilbert Otto Duane Otto John C. Peterson Walter Peterson Ralph Bruns Gerald Peterson Harry Pingel Donald Pingel Merlin Resene Robert Reilly Ervil Rapp Hugo Peckenschneider Martin Strampe Clifford Wilson Harry Wilson Charles Wharton George Wharton Lyle Whiting Duane Gaudian Charles Elliott Raymond Kruse Vernon Peterson Will Farms Kroll & Patterson Maple Valley Hatchery Peoples Telephone Co Floyd Kirby Bernard Johnson Carrie Philpott J. R. Snapp C. J. Johnson Cherokee Kruse Grocery Stutz Pool Hall

Donations to Shelter House Reach 36.40 This Summer

The Shelter House fund has collected 36.40 so far this summer per custodian W H Bischel. The facility offers free use but relies on donations for upkeep. Prospective donors may leave gifts with Mr Bischel or at The Sentinel.

W. H. Bischel Mr. Bischel The Sentinel

Bible School Program at Mt Olive Church

Mt Olive Baptist church hosts its annual Vacation Bible School program on Friday August 12 at 8 p m. A large turnout of children participates and displays handwork from the classes. The public is invited to attend.

MT. Olive Church Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Funeral for D. H. Brinkman Held in Sheldon

D. H. Brinkman aged 92 died after several years ill at Sheldon hospital. Funeral services were held in Sheldon with relatives from Cherokee and Sioux City area in attendance. The board of Siouxlanders plans a goodwill tour to Aurelia on Aug 18 arrival about 11 55 a m with candy and balloons for children.

Sheldon D. H. Brinkman R. J. Brinkman Jimmy H. Brummer Waldo Cherokee Mr. Brinkman Brinkman Sheldon Hospital Sioux City Aurelia

Bengtson Elected Cherokee County ASC Chairman

Louis C. Bengtson of Cherokee township was elected chairman of the Cherokee County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee at the township delegates convention in Cherokee on Saturday July 30. Harold Clark Silver township was named vice chairman and Albert N. Meyer Willow township a third member for a one year term starting August 1. First and second alternates are J. Bryan Campbell Sheridan township and Donald Ludwig Rock township. The committeemen will oversee county level ASC programs including price supports cost sharing conservation and production adjustment and perform policy making and administration duties.

Louis C. Bengtson Cherokee Township Cherokee County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC Cherokee Harold Clark Silver Township Albert N. Meyer Willow Township J. Bryan Campbell Sheridan Township Donald Ludwig Rock Township

Pvt Paul Otto Heads to Fort Richie After Visit

Pvt. Paul Otto departed Thursday for Fort Richie Maryland after a seven day visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Otto.

Pvt Paul Otto Ft. Richey, Md Mrs Ben Otto

Community Pool Fund Benefit Coffee Hour Aug 19

The Friendship club hosts a coffee hour at the Shelter House City Park on Friday August 19 from 9 to 11 am. Homemade rolls donuts and cookies will be served with proceeds going to the Community Swimming Pool Fund.

Community Swimming Pool Fund Friendship Club

Buenger-Taylor Wedding Held at St Pauls Aurelia

Mr and Mrs B C Buenger of Aurelia announce the marriage of their daughter Meta Mae to Keith Edward Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Taylor of Cherokee. The ceremony was at 7 30 p m Sunday Aug 7 at St Pauls Lutheran church in Aurelia.

B. C. Buenger Aurelia Meta Mae Keith Edward Taylor Clarence Taylor Cherokee St. Paul's Lutheran Church Clinton G. Sangwin Clinton Glenn Sangwin Aup. S&s Boothby Funeral Meriden Free Church Detley Lindquist Mr. Sangwin Meriden Liberty Township Stella Glenda Herbert Sangwin Barton Gerhard Anderson Robert Liberty Cemetery

Birth of Amy Jean Jackson in Sioux Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Donald Jackson become parents to a daughter named Amy Jean born Wednesday August 3 at Sioux Valley Hospital weighing nine pounds fourteen ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A J Landgraf of Odeboit. Mr Jackson serves as director of instrumental music at the local high school.

Donald Jackson Sioux Valley Hospital Amy Jean A. J. Landgraf Odeboit Jackson

Band Concert Program Brings Season's Selections

The band concert this Saturday night features marches Monterey and Steel King Overture Romantic and Henderson Field Selections Stoutheart and Romberg March Henderson Field Viennese Melody On the Volga Waltz Man on the Flying Trapeze March Concord Rain Medley Sabo and Bennett pieces plus the National Anthem arranged by Yoder.

Monterey King Humperdinck St. Clair Buchtel Romberg Henderson Field Kriesler the Volga Aikemenko

Local families enjoy weekend visits and vacations across states

Local residents recount weekend trips and hosting guests. Meriden and Marcus neighbors visited the Engdahl home, while Engdahl children were cared for during absences. Trips included Estes Park and Colorado Springs, and others visited Marshaltown and the Black Hills with varied family gatherings.

Harry Lindgren Meriden Elmer Goodburn Marcus Conrad Engdahl Edwin Engdahl Leona Webster Albert Engdahl Kenneth Engdahl Harlan Hinkeldey Minnesota Canada Patty Hickey Engdahl Black Hills Russell Lennon Webster City Floyd Glawe Edith Samulson Axtel, Kans Wayne Gast

Farmers Picnic Plans Announced For August 25

Plans and program details released for the annual Farmers Picnic to be held August 25. Events include FRER rides, Livestock Show, band concert, parade, contests, races, baseball games, dance, door prizes, and a Friday livestock sale. Free admission. locals urged to attend.

Sam Cobl Pythian Sisters Gotoboi Aurela Ty Mr Jackson Legion Hall Femi Thomas

Local families host guests and enjoy visits across region

The Gaston family and guests were supper guests in the Vivian Gaston home on Wednesday. Claude Jans and Mrs Egon Hanson hosted and visiting relatives traveled from Lamont and South Sioux City. Various Hazen, Hickey, Jensen, Otto, Bishop, and Miller families shared weekend and weekday visits in Sioux City, Paullina, Quimby, Emmetsburg, and Cherokee. Several trips included Minnesotan and Colorado ties, with weddings and showers noted in Lake Mills and Albert Lea.

Gaston Vivian Gaston Peterson Claude Jans Lamont Egon Hanson W.N. Gaston Wayne Gaston Elizabeth Mathwig South Sioux City Nebr Minnie Shank A. E Hickey Nancy Hazen Paullina Diane Hazen Vernon Hazen Phillip Hazen Jerry Hazen Garland Hickey Lars Jensen Quimby Janet Jensen Estes Park Colo Joyce Hickey Sioux City Hugo Hucke Hucke Hugo Hucke Sr Ray Bishop Nancy Lee Carlyle John Miller Loren Miller Lanny Grigsby Black Duck Lake Minn Lorenz Roth Paul Mahn and Sons Roger Miller and Sons Albert Lea Lake Mills Iowa Miller Sandra McGee Linn Grove Roy McGee Alice Burns Emmetsburg Bob Forbes Kenneth Nelson Black Hills Yellowstone Park Golden Mountain Nelson

Farmers Picnic Concession Space Reserved and Parade Rules

Concessionaires must contact the concession committee Orrin Sweet and George Wharton by Saturday August 20 to reserve space and estimate supplies. The Riddle Parade rules from the Pythian Sisters open at 2 15 PM with entrants under 10 years. prizes include floats and decorated bikes, costumes, and pets with two top prizes per category.

Auprust Concessiona Pk Orrin Sweet George Wharton Pythian Sisters Bay Tas Pom Priszew

Aurelia Commercial Club Elects Officers for Year

John Storbeck was elected president of the Aurelia Commercial club at the Monday night meeting. Others named were Ervil Rapp as vice president and Mrs Verna Lockin as secretary, with incumbent officers Charles Rayburn, Storbeck and Han son as vice presidents and Donald Wieland as secretary.

Commercial Club John Storbeck Aurelia Commercial Club Ervil Rapp Verna Lockin Charles Rayburn Henry Hanson Donald Wieland

Youths Available for Odd Jobs in Area

After corn detasseling ends, area youths seek odd jobs. Rex Whitney of the Storm Lake office notes the State Employment Service has lists of available youths on file with the Volunteer Farm representative. Jobs include weed pulling and cutting, removing corn from soybeans, and related tasks. Ralph Thevenin is the Volunteer Farm Representative in Aurelia. call the employer office in Storm Lake.

Rex Whitney Town State Employment Service Ralph Thevenin Aurelia Starm

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the Sentinel Gordon Fett William Hodam Rasaee Johnson Shelter House Louis C. Bengtson County ASC Chmn Narelia
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