Aurelia Opens Basketball Season with Big Win over Larrabee
Aurelia high school defeated Larrabee 28 to 9 in the opening game led by Larson 8, Weiland 7, and Glawe 6. Elliott and Johnson each scored five for Aurelia while Larrabee’s second team won 19 to 17 as Aurelia led most of the game before a late rally.
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Russell Null
Aurelia
Larrabee
Larson
Weiland
Glawe
Aurelians
Elliott
Johnson
Alta High School
Aurélia-Larrabee
Need More Names To Sponsor War Bond Ad
The Sentinel seeks sponsors for a December 14 war bond ad for the 6th War Loan. Contributors pay 50e and names will appear at the bottom next week. Volunteers include Wm Glawe Alfred Simonson Homer Anderson Ralph A Peterson Clifford Ohlson Harold Conley and Harry Wilson.
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Sentinel
Wm. Glawe
Alfred Simonson
Homer Anderson
Ralph A. Peterson
Clifford Ohlson
Harold Conley
Harry Wilson
Two Trials Run in Parallel at Bremer County Court
For the first time in Waverly memory two cases were tried simultaneously before two judges in different rooms of the Bremer county courthouse. The trials required extra work carrying law books up and down the stairs but proceeded smoothly.
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Waverly
Bremer County
Free Saturday Afternoon Shows in Aurelia
Free community theatre program runs three Saturdays starting December 9 at 2 PM at the Aurelia Theatre. Organized by local business leaders with Eding as proprietor, the events invite families. Santa Claus will visit December 23 with gifts for children and a planned arrival December 28 at 2 PM per the Aurelia Commercial Club president.
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Aurelia Theatre
Aurelia
Eding
Santa Claus
Harry Howell
Clyde Brickson Returns To States
Sgt Clyde Brickson 22 son of Mr and Mrs Ed Brickson of Cherokee wounded in Germany on October 15 arrives in the United States for treatment at an army hospital He was wounded in the right arm by a shot piercing a nerve leaving his hand paralyzed and expects recovery over several months He landed in New York after hospital care in France and England before returning home
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Cherokee Courier
Clyde Brickson
Ed Brickson
Germany
States
Brickson
England
Peer
New York
Erickson
France
Coyote Packs Roaming Inwood Hills Threaten Local Farms
Farmers report packs of coyotes numbering 10 to 18 roving the Inwood hills and fields, causing farmyard concerns and calls for precautionary measures.
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Inwood
Gifts To Yanks Who Gave Christmas Drive Aboard
The American Legion and Auxiliary urge local communities in Iowa to donate gifts for wounded and disabled service members in government hospitals. About 8700 Iowa gift packages are needed for distribution nationwide with a December 10 deadline.
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The
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
United States
America
Aurelia
Larson
Flory
Waddell
Legion and Auxiliary
Iowa
Joint National Committee
Scheiberling
Gilbert
Late November Duck Flight Heaviest in Over a Decade
A major late November mallard migration crossed Iowa from November 25 to 27 with large flocks seen statewide. Birds moved south from the northwest, many failed to rest in Iowa, yet some excellent duck shooting occurred, especially in the north central lakes district and along the Missouri and Mississippi bottoms as ducks linger on open water awaiting colder weather.
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Iowa
North Central Lakes District
Missouri
Mississippi River
Wm. Lindsay Promoted To Lieutenant (j.g.)
Wm. Lindsay received promotion from Ensign to Lieutenant (junior grade) retroactive to August 1, 1944. He serves aboard the carrier U S S Cowpens in aircraft maintenance.
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Wm. Lindsay
J.g
J. G
U. S. S. Cowpens
A. H. S. Basketball Schedule January through March
The schedule lists home and away games for A. H. S. from December 8 to March 8. Key dates include county tournament at Cherokee February 31 to February 3 and sectional tournament February 28 through March 8. Opponents include Alta Paullina Sanborn Sioux Rapids Cleghorn Marcus Sutherland Quimby Immaculate Conception Cherokee.
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Alta
Paullina
Sanborn
Sioux Rapids
Cleghorn
Marcus
Cherokee
Sutherland
Quimby
Immacuate Conception
It's Where What and How you advertise that counts
The ad notice promotes Sentinel want ads focusing on placement and effective messaging. It emphasizes choosing the right medium, crafting clear copy, and timing to reach target buyers. The piece encourages readers to consult advertisers for best results and coverage options.
County Soil Conservation Meeting Planned Next Week
Plans for a county wide meeting on soil and water conservation were announced at the Cherokee County Soil Conservation District meeting. Commissioners Louis Bengtson and James Fee presided with C H Thompson and Harvey Lindberg among attendees. The district now has a full time conservationist based in Cherokee and will operate from the post office basement with offices open Saturdays.
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Cherokee County Soil Conservation District
Louis Bengtson
James Fee
C. H. Thompson
Harvey Lindberg
Cherokee County
Carl Fritzsche
Cherokee
Ten Years Ago Weddings and Hunts Across Towns
Ten years ago Miss Margaret Brewster and Mr Swan Axelson wed at the Cherokee Methodist parsonage on December 1. Miss Caroline Hageman and Mr Ed Helmsoth married at Storm Lake Lutheran church. Dr W G Port and C W Dawson returned with one buck each after a week’s hunting in northern Wisconsin. Kenneth Harlan, seven weeks old, died Monday. Twenty years ago Aurelia Alta high school football tied 0 0 at Alta on Thanksgiving. Lon Perry sold his plumbing to George Clover who has worked for him since March. Harry Baltimore sold the first new shelled corn of the year at 92 cents a bushel. Thirty years ago Idle Hour Theatre to open next week by B Butterfield and Henry Johnson. Earl Knight sold his home to P J Fassler who will move in spring. Henry Grashoff broke his right arm in a Thanksgiving baseball game.
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Margaret Brewster
Swan Axelson
Cherokee
Caroline Hageman
Ed Helmsoth
Storm Lake
W. G. Port
C. W. Dawson
Wisconsin
Kenneth Harlan
Paul Mahn
Aurelia
Alta
Lon Perry
George Clover
Harry Baltimore
Idle Hour Theatre
B. Butterfield
Henry Johnson
Earl Knight
P. J. Fassler
Henry Grashoff
Ex Senator J E Doe of Humeston Celebrates 91st Birthday
Ex Senator J E Doe of Humeston marked his 91st birthday and remains active in work. He still has most natural teeth with a single gold crown, drives to his office daily, and maintains many records of his firm.
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J. E. Doe
Humeston
Dora
Clifford Ohlson Elected Chancellor Commander
Clifford Ohlson was elected Chancellor Commander for 1945 by the Au Relia Knights of Pythias Lodge. Installation will occur at the first January meeting. The full 1945 officer slate includes Eric Carlson as Vice Chancellor and Harold Nelson as Master of Work, with trustees A C Will and Herbert Sangwin.
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Aurelia Knights of Pythias Lodge
Roy Gollier
Aurelia
Columbia Lodge
Sioux City
Aurelia Lodge
Sisters of the
Sioux City Temple
Degee
Sioux Can Rede Andi
South Dakota
Ben Kubby
Council Bluffs
Raymond Sturgeon
Clifford Ohlson
A. A. Rapp
Harold Nelson
Ralph Peterson
C. M. Beeghley
Clayton Holderness
John Holderness
Ray Grigsby
Elmer Schrader
Les Holderness
Ervil Rapp
Eric, Carlson
Herbert Grienke
Glenn Collier
Herbert Langwin
Bernard Johnson
Roy Collier
Nelson
John Booth
Clyde Beeghley
Eric Carlson
Carl Lighter
J. A. Rapp
L. KE. Christensen
Clifford Bruce
Carroll Sansen
A. C. Will
Herbert Sangwin
Holiday Sweets From Iowa Nutritionist Boost Kids
Iowa children receive a free mimeographed booklet titled Simple Sweets for Holiday Treats. Nutritionist Louise A. Scott cautions against overindulgence while offering seven low sugar recipes like peanut brittle and candied apples.
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Iowa
Louise A. Scott
County Attorney's Son Promoted To Lt. Col
Major Bill Nelson, son of the Cherokee County Attorney and Mrs Archie Nelson, has been promoted to Lt. Colonel. He has been overseas since July and commands a bomber squadron in England. Nelson received his wings and commission July 26, 1940 at Kelly Field Texas and is grandson of Mr and Mrs August Nelson of Aurelia.
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Bill” Nelson
Archie Nelson
Cherokee
Nelson
England
Kelly Field
Texas
August Nelson
Aurelia
Servicemen Birthdays List Amid Censorship Rules
Censor rules blank overseas addresses for service members. December dates list Pvt. Eugene Kaskey and T4 Edwin W. Engdahl with censored overseas addresses, directing letters via complete domestic addresses from relatives or friends.
War Bonds Best Guarantee of Keeping America Free
A wartime appeal stresses war bonds as the strongest promise to preserve freedom, urging citizens to purchase bonds to support troops, fuel the economy, and safeguard national security.
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America
Cherokee garden exhibit features turnip growth anomaly
The Cherokee people examine a garden exhibit by James Dwyer with 13 turnips sprouting from a single root. The vegetable measures about 20 inches around and 16 inches long, weighs 5 pounds, and the turnips share a fused body like Siamese twins.
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James Dwyer
Everything Set For Firemen's Ball In Aurelia
The Amelia Volunteer Firemen prepare for their Annual Ball and show on Friday December 8 at Aurelia Theatre and Community building. Tickets are selling fast with a record outlook. The show features Judy Canova in Louisiana Hayride with 8 p m start and the dance follows at 9 p m with Brownie Walters orchestra. Beverly and Ray Cipperley perform tap dance routines. Fire Chief Shank notes Mrs Mabel Neville as the farthest supporter away in Mason City Iowa wintering with her daughter Mrs Andy Tiegen.
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Amelia Volunteer Firemen
Shank
Aurelia Theatre
Eding
Judy Canova
Brownie Walters
Beverly
Sioux City
Ray Cipperley
Aurelia
Mabel Neville
Andy Tiegen
Mason City
Towa
Christmas Seal Sale Progress in Cherokee County
Aurelia residents have bought $80.45 worth of Christmas Seals in the first ten days of the tuberculosis drive. Of 272 letters mailed on Monday November 27, 126 replies were received, Mabel Johnson reports. If the rate continues, the community aims to wipe out tuberculosis and rehabilitate those affected. The sale is conducted annually by the Cherokee County Tuberculosis Association and runs until Christmas.
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Aurelia
Mabel Johnson
Cherokee County Tuberculosis Association
War Bond Drive Fails to Meet County Quota
Av report by A W Jones county publicity chairman for the 6th War Loan shows county agents reporting sales of 440964 dollars through December 2 toward a 1074000 dollar county quota. With under ten days left 633035 more must be invested to meet the goal as Minute Men and Women begin a personal canvass. County Chairman McGivern calls for public cooperation to finish the drive on time.
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A. W. Jones
War Finance Committee
McGivern of
Marcus
Duck And Pheasant Seasons Close Dec 8
The 1944 duck season closes at sunset December 8 after the longest season in years. The season was successful though late mallards flew early, yielding fewer ducks killed. Town shooters praised the half hour before sunrise opening for duck hunting. Pheasant season ends 6:00 p m December 8 after a spotty season with difficult early hunting due to vegetation and heat.
Farm Sale Dates List for Local Farmers
Auction schedule lists dates for D e c m onths with farmers Claus Anderson Arvid Qohlson December 12 Roy Dieterich December 21 John W Swanson December 19 Albert Fett January 4 George Wohlers January 8 at designated farm sales venues.
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John W. Swanson
Roy Dieterich
Albert Fett
George Wohlers
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Drake
Strachman
Coyote
Farmers National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
County Soil Conservation Meeting
Aurelia Knights of Pythias
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Food Authority
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