Charlene Shultz and Bob Booth Reaffirm Wedding Vows
Charlene Shultz and Robert Booth renewed vows at the Little Brown church in Nashua at 4 30 p m on Sunday August 8 in a double ring ceremony. The couple, both of Cherokee and Aurelia, plan a wedding trip to Chicago then reside on the Mrs Blanche Kolpin farm in Afton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Brown
Nashua
Charlene Shultz
Elwyn Shultz
Cherokee
Robert Booth
W. m. Booth
Aurelia
F. L. Hanscom
Sandra Shultz
Jerry Booth
Vail
Chicago
Booth
Blanche Kolpin
Afton Township
Wilson High School
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Aurelia High School
Jane
Shirley Hyndman
Dennis Holman
Indianapolis
Ind
John Booth
Mary Hines
Fae Hines
Sioux City
Wife of Former Aurelia Pastor Dies at Marathon
Mrs. W. H. Welch, wife of former Aurelia Methodist pastor Rev. W. H. Welch, died Thursday July 29. Funeral services were held at Marathon Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment followed beside her mother in the Otho cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a daughter Mrs. Ruth Gauger of Early, and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Welch
Aurelia
Marathon
Otho
Ruth Gauger
Early
Sutherland Grants Iowa Public Service Electric Franchise
Sutherland Iowa voters approve an Iowa Public Service Company electric franchise by 324 to 105. Sutherland lies 18 miles north of Cherokee in O'Brien county. The company has supplied power for years. 39 Iowa towns have renewed franchises recently. only one renewal denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Iowa
Iowa Public Service Company
Cherokee
O’brien
Mrs. Howard Haight Hosts Friendship Club Meeting
Mrs. Howard Haight entertained the Friendship club Thursday afternoon with twenty one members present. Mrs. Willard Petton led the business and distributed Pollyanna gifts. 4-H team Alice Haight and Shirley Jensen demonstrated making braided rugs from feed bags. Visitors included Mrs. Lou Andersen Mrs. Russell Chilgren and Mrs. Chas Peters. A two course lunch followed. Next meeting set with Mrs. Henry Haight on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Haight
Friendship Club
Willard Petton
Elk Antler
Alice Haight
Shirley Jensen
Lou Andersen
Russell Chilgren
Chas. Peters
Cherokee County 4-H Camp Trip For Local Girls
Twenty two Cherokee county 4 H girls led by Carmen Lawrence and Mrs Clyde Kudrle attended Lake Okoboji camp from Wednesday to Saturday. Cars driven by Al Griffith Gerald Wengert Chas Perry Carmen Lawrence and Mrs R Gates transported them. Activities included swimming nature and music with a bull snake and two pet skunks on hand. The Indian theme featured early lake region history and Spirit Lake Magsere plus Indians and their customs. Joan Stief won Indian Princess honors while Joan Berger led candle light and sang solo. The group formed a double quartet and earned blue ribbons for nearest cottages. A boat ride capped the event with fifty girls and leaders singing around the lake. Participants included Ruth Hartwig Jean Eddy Shirley Nelgon Joan Stief from Pitcher and Afton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Carmen Lawrence
Clyde Kudrle
Lake Okoboji
al Griffith
Gerald Wengert
Chas
Perry
Lake
Joan Stief
Aston Club
Joan Berger
Grand Meadow
Sight of
Pitcher and Afton
Ruth Hartwig
Jean Eddy
Shirley Nelgon
Joan, Stief, Turing “Grashoff Ard
Joan Gates
Swimming trip rescheduled for Wednesday afternoon
The notice states the swimming trip moves to Wednesday due to a Midget ball game with Early Tuesday. All children heading to Holstein should meet at the city park by 1 30 PM Wednesday. A few more drivers are needed with five cars previously used by Mrs Merlyn Honsbruch Mrs Orlo Shank Mrs E H Shherkenbak John Lockin and Harold Larson.
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Holstein
City
Merlyn Honsbruch
Orlo Shank
E. H. Shherkenbak
John Lockin
Harold Larson
Unlucky Fishing Trio Loses Bucket of Fish Near Guttenberg
NO FISH Virgil Smith of Algona and Howard Ash and Roy Butters of Guttenberg enjoyed a long afternoon of fishing near Guttenberg but their patent fish bucket spilled open at the bottom and the bluegills crappie and catfish swam away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Smith
Algona
Howard Ash
Roy Butters
Guttenberg
Injured Mantle Family Released After Iowa Crash
Mr and Mrs Robert F Mantle and their 16 month old Linda Lee of Columbus Ohio were released from Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee after a Tuesday crash four miles south of Aurelia The baby had a skull fracture the parents minor injuries and the truck driver minor injuries The Mantles were en route to visit when the accident occurred The DeSoto Mantle and the 1940 Ford truck were total losses valued at 700 and 900 respectively and the family stayed at Bertil Peterson farm southwest of Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Mantle
Linda Lee
Columbus
Ohio
Sioux Valley Hospital
Cherokee
W. C. Patten Corner
Aurelia
Bertil Peterson
Peteson
Mantle
Country Ramblers 4-H Club Meets at Herbert Sangwin Home
The Country Ramblers 4-H club met at Mrs. Herbert Sangwin s home on August 10. Eight members, two new members Marian Peckenschneider and Ruth Ann Peterson, and two leaders attended along with Mrs. Walter Peterson and Mrs. Floyd Glawe. Plans for Achievement Day were discussed and Barbara Glawe and Jean Eddy demonstrated The New Look in Picture Frames for Cherokee on August 18. A weiner roast followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Ramblers
Herbert Sangwin
Marian Peckenschneider
Ruth Ann Peterson
Walter Peterson
Floyd Glawe
Barbara Glawe
Jean Eddy
Mt Olive Church Social Evening Attracts Congregation
The Mt Olive church congregation gathered in the church parlors Friday evening for a social gathering. Rev Stanley Gillet of Philadelphia showed colored slides of places he has visited. After the social hour the ladies served ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Church
Stanley Gillet
Philadelphia
State Fair Days Given Special Names
Des Moines announces eight days of Iowa's 1948 State Fair named from August 27 to September 3. Each day covers auto and 4 H events, horse and livestock judging, thrill and press days, and a State day honoring officials. Gov Blue and other figures receive special honors as entries near full capacity. Livestock and exhibits ready by August 25 and 26 for a crowd possibly rivaling 1946 and 1947 attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
L. B. Cunningham
G. I. Farm Family
Robert D. Blue
Congress
34th Infantry Division to Hold Annual National Convention
Des Moines will host the 34th Infantry Division association first national convention at Hotel Savery on September 11 and 12. About 2000 veterans and families are expected. Former commanding generals and division leaders are invited, with committees named and plans for a two day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
34Th Infantry Division Association
Famous Red Bull Division
Hotel Savery
Ed Bird
The
National Association
Iowa
Minnesota
New York
Bird
Mayflower circle hosts meeting and birthday notices
Society notes describe the Mayflower circle of the Congregational church meeting at Mrs. L E Christensen with Mrs. Art Dingman assisting. Seven members and one guest attended. a Bible quiz was led by Mrs. Walt Anderson and gifts were given to infant daughters of Mrs. Albert Johnson and Mrs. E J Tharpe. A birthday lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
Congregational Church
L. E. Christensen
Art Dingman
Walt Anderson
Albert Johnson
E. J. Tharpe
Thirty Day Duck Season Set
The 1948 duck season is set by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service and State Conservation Commission. It runs 30 days from noon October 29 to sunset. Daily duck bag four with eight in possession. wood duck limited to one. Goose bag four with four in possession. two may be Canada or white fronted geese or one of each. Coot bag 15 with 15 in possession. Jacksnipe woodcock and doves closed in Iowa. No autos or repeaters above three shells. Postseason 90 days. Migratory waterfowl must have head and feet attached when transported. Flyway based seasons with liberal limits where abundant. Slight rise in North American waterfowl populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Fish and Wildlife Service
North America
Main Street Band Concert Set for August 14
A band concert is scheduled on Main Street this Saturday night August 14 starting at 8 o'clock. The event invites residents to attend and enjoy performances along the street.
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Main Street
Committees Named For Aurelia Celebration
Plans advance for Aurelia two day F F A Live stock Show and Farmers Picnic on August 27 and 28. Sponsors are Aurelia Commercial Club and Grashoff-McManus American Legion post. Committees led by named chairs cover Kiddie Parade Street Sports Baseball Advertising Electrical Dance Floor Dance Stand and Street Concession. Ted Woodward Midwestern Exposition company hired for both days. Further details to appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Aurelia Commercial Club
Grashoff-McManus Post
American Legion
Harry Howell
L. M. Patterson
Ralph Mongan
Walt Anderson
Harold Larson
Loran Coburn
George Wharton Sr
Howard Nelson Jr
Selene Lighter
K. O. Hirleman
Orrin Sweet
Oscar Larson
Art Larson
Cliff Coombs
Cliff Menefee
Robert Orr
A. A. Rapp Sr
B. F. Ruppert
Cliff Bruce
Paul Stiencke
Albert Libke
Jack Coombs
Lawrence Anderson
M. C.paulson
C. G. Sjoberg
D. B. Cram
Don Elliott
Eugene Kaskey
Ed Brummer
Art L. Johnson
Byron Paulson
A. E. Johnson
Seldon McCluskey
Herbert Schramm
John Axelson
Wilfred
Edwin
Alfred Johnson
Ted Woodward
Aurelia Bums Schedule Friday Game With Cherokee Midgets
The Aurelia Bums will host the Cherokee Cher-O-Kids Friday evening August 18 in a seven inning contest at 6 00. The under 12s were to meet the under 14s but the game was postponed due to vacation absences. A hat will collect funds to buy uniforms for the Midget team next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Clay County Fair Tickets Now on Sale
A telegram from the Clay County Fair publicity department says tickets go on sale Monday morning August 16 at the fair office in Spencer Iowa. Reserved grandstand seats for afternoon and evening shows are available by mail only to ensure fair distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County Fair
Spencer
Fair Board
Clay County Fair Association
Iowa
The Melody Time Revue of 1948 at Buena Vista Fair
Buena Vista County Fair hosts the night grand stand production The Melody Time Revue of 1948 featuring Montero and Yvonne a celebrated dancing duo. The act showcases elaborate production numbers with precision dancers and specialty acts after an extended tour of swank supper clubs and major theaters.
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Buena Vista Co. Fair
Montero
Yvonne
Allied Mutual Full Coverage Auto Insurance Ad
Our Allied Mutual offers full protection with long term policyholders as proof of satisfaction. H. H. Lockin Insurance Agency explains policy coverage and provides rate quotes to potential customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Mutual
al- Hed Mutual Insurance
Fire department called to Aurelia home blaze
The Aurelia fire department was summoned to the Carl H. Johnson residence in the west part of Aurelia at midnight Tuesday. Highline wires had tangled in the wind, causing a short that burned the transformer. the house sustained no fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Carl H. Johnson
Johnson
Aurelia Drops Narrow Loss to Melvin in Tough Tilt
Aurelia Braves fall 3 to 2 to Melvin on Sunday at the local diamond. Urban allowed five hits and three walks with eight strikeouts for Aurelia while Benz held the line with five hits, four walks and six punchouts for Melvin. Melvin scored decisive runs in the eighth after two errors and a walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Melvin
Coombs
Eigth
Urban
Benz
Last Spraying for Flies and Mosquitos in Aurelia
Aurelia completed the final spraying on Tuesday to rid the town of flies and mosquitos. An outfit from Harlan performed the last treatment, following two prior applications since June 23 and July 23. Each spray cost $58, with a possible additional treatment if pests return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Harlan
Howell
Cherokee Breeders Coop shuts Bull Stud at Sheldon Aug 15–29
Cherokee Breeders Coop announces a temporary closure of the Bull Stud at Sheldon from August 15 through August 29 to halt artificial insemination activities in Cherokee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Sheldon
Cherokee Breeders Coop
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago Highlights
Ten years ago Rex Whitney left for Dysart to work in the Whitney elevator. Aurelia consolidated school announced opening September 5. Miss Margaret Eddy earned a master of arts in history in Towns City. A rain event dropped over an inch locally with heavier totals elsewhere including 2.68 inches at Cherokee flooding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Whitney
Dysart
Whitney
Aurelia Consolidated School
Arthur J. Renaud
Margaret Eddy
Towns City
Immdiate
Cherokee
Edna Gerrets
Aurelia
Lamont Schuman
Newell
Clarence Ohlson
Dan Dubes
Cherokee Garden Club
W. H. Brischel
A. FL Capper
Persia
Towa
Farmers National Bank
O. W. Finney
George Garber
Farmers Elevator Co
Walter Matzdorf
Buena Vista County
Camp Forrest
Georgia
Glenn Beeghley
George Fritz
Marine Corps
Sioux City
J. S. Coppoe
Mt. Olive Baptists Church
School to Start Monday August 30
Superintendent Lloyd Godfrey announces the opening date of the new school year as Monday August 30. Students who did not register last spring may register Tuesday August 24 at the school house. Further faculty details will be provided in next week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Consolidated School
Lloyd Godfrey
Godfrey
Aurelia Bums Run Past Early 20 to 7 in Junior Game
The Aurelia Bums 14 and under team defeated Early 20 to 7 last Thursday afternoon. Reed pitched first for Aurelia before Sherkenbak relieved him in the second inning. Anderson caught, and Aurelia’s Elliott Anderson and W Whitney each had two hits. Early committed 16 errors to Aurelia’s four in a loosely played contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Reed
Sherkenbak
G. Anderson
Early
Elliott
Anderson
W. Whitney
Sentinel Want Ads Emphasize Strategic Advertising
Local want ads urge advertisers to focus on location, product category, and clear values. Public notices highlight timely promotions, pricing, and audience targeting to maximize reach for businesses.
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Bob Booth
Iowa Public Service
Mrs. Howard Haight
American Express
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mt. Olive
34Th Infantry Division
Society Notes
August Nelson
Aurelia Park
Archie Nelson
Ray Howell
Harry Lockin
John
George Scott
Nelson
Mable Neville
P. L. E. F. Club
A. E. Stutz
Ruth Sexton
Rebekkah
Nellie McCarty
Fred Foster
Lou Kreger
Storm Lake
Arnold Faber
Janice
Andy
Harris Leonard
Savannah
Larry Kemper
Nurags Ag
Katie Hansen
Alta Hospital
George Hansen
Maurice Hansen
Minnie Lau
Spencer Park
John Baumann
Louie Poppe
Herman Poppe
Irma
Emil Poppe
Chas. Poppe
Bernard Poppe
John Howard
Rose Hagen
Geo. Poppe
Kathryn
Ceylon
Minn
Aug. Heller
la Venne
Fairmont
Bertha Mahoney
Sioux Rapids
C. M. Beeghley
R. H. Maltby
Carlina Poppe
John Jn
Automobile
Fire Department
Newell Ball Club
Eadevccn
Peneonts Wieland
Howly
Perreeet Eerste
Ratty
Pohlman
Whalen
If Benner
R. Benz
Snienga
E. Benz
Schultz
Ey ‘Schmidt
Aurelia Seeeeereeed Peeree
Sentinel
W. P. Miller
Aurelia Lumber Co
Roy Schroeder
Salix
Aurelia, Iowa
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