Free Movie Shows Afternoon and Night in Washta
Public notices list free showings on December 14 21 and 23 with afternoon and night times. Local items recall Norma Lewis and Verne Culver wedding December 4 at Washta parsonage.
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
5
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers for Next Year
Pythian Sisters met in regular session in K of P hall Thursday evening December 6. Officers elected for the coming year include Past Chief Julia Gustafson M E C Pearl Mummert E S Myrtle Whiting E J Grace Waddell Manager Ruby Johnson M of R and C Emily Port M of F Nora Coombs Protector Emma Kruse Guard Elva Rice and birthday luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Julia Gustafson
E. C
Pearl Mummert
E. S
Myrtle Whiting
E. J
Grace Waddell
Ruby Johnson
Emily Port
Nora Coombs
Emma Kruse
Elva
Peterson Named Bass Horn Player in Iowa State Band
Ames Iowa Phillip Peterson a first year veterinary student from Aurelia has been chosen for the bass horn section of the Iowa State College concert band The band plans several campus concerts and a seven day spring tour this year visiting Missouri Kansas and Arkansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Phillip Peterson
Iowa State College
Aurelia
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Aurelia Wins First In Preliminary Declamatory Contest
Aurelia topped the preliminary round of the state series in Alta with two No 1 ratings the only two given. George Wharton earned a top rating in humorous while Kathleen Grashoff received a No 1 in dramatic. Vernon Schulke tied for second in oratorical and will advance alongside Wharton and Grashoff to the next state contest in Aurelia. Brooke also entered the preliminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Alta
George Wharton
Flea Gang
Kathleen Grashoff
Finger of God
Vernon Schulke
Brooke
Aurelia Stores Bid For Holiday Trade
The Sentinel notes Aurelia business men advertise for the holiday trade with ample preparation to provide seasonable gifts. Stores promise bigger and better holiday goods this year with expanded stocks so shoppers can find what they want locally. Early buying is encouraged as indications point to heavy holiday purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Sentinel
Aurelia
Death of George R. Lamm Shocks Aurelia Community
George R. Lamm 36 died suddenly from a heart attack in Aurelia Iowa. Funeral services were held at his home and the Methodist church with Rev. L H Preul officiating. He was born April 9 1904 in Afton township Cherokee county Iowa and leaves a wife Barbara Ann a daughter Naomi Lee and siblings. He worked at First Trust & Savings bank for 15 years and was active in church duties including Sunday school superintendent and church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Lamm
Aurelia
Methodist Church
L. H. Preul
L. H. Scheerer
Spencer
Afton Township
Cherokee County
Iowa
George J. Lamm
George
First Trust & Savings Bank
Naomi Lee
Badger
Methodist Church of
Men’s Brotherhood
Barbara Ann
Art Langen
Peterson
Ed Sass
Creston
Penn
Allen
Grady
Ark
Lloyd
Galva
Neices
Harold Fields
Joan Sansen
Marceyne Sass
Greston
Albert Jorgensen Public Sale Near Aurelia
Albert Jorgensen quits farming due to health and announces a closing-out sale on December 17 at the Mrs. Sanford farm three and a half miles north and two east of Aurelia. The event begins at noon after a 11:90 lunch, featuring 4 horses, 22 cattle, 13 hogs, farming machinery, hay, a chicken house and more. Details appear in this week's Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Baumann
Albert Jorgensen
Mrs. Sanford
Aurelia
Sentinel
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau Women to Meet
Pitcher township Farm Bureau women will meet at the home of Mrs. Ralph Peterson Friday afternoon December 20 for their Christmas meeting. There will be a gift exchange. All ladies are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcher Township
Santa Claus May Visit Aurelia Before Christmas
Aurelia business men sent a message to Santa Claus hoping he will visit Tuesday afternoon December 24, the day before Christmas. A letter from Santa is awaited, with a definite announcement planned in next week’s Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Aurelia
Santa
Sentinel
Renaud
Des Moines
Board of Control
Aurelia High to Stage Junior Class Play Toby Helps Out
The Aurelia high school junior class schedules its December 19 performance in the school auditorium at 8 pm. Admission is 15 and 25 cents. The farce Toby Helps Out by Anne Coulter features a play within a play set in an old lodge house with acts including Flower of the Valley. Cast lists several students by name and roles and notes a skit Hats of Other Days between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Toby
Anne Coulter
Celia Lewis
Todge
Flower of the Valley
Lois Coombs
Betty Lou
Arlene Nelson
Isea Hs
Donald Roggon Mortimer
Donald Johnson Cave
Max Ammons
Johnny
Donald Hamann
Jane
Deloris Kaskey
Molly
Harvey
Francis Pingel
Phelps
Jolly
Earl Larson
Brown
Mr. Gillan
Donna Mummert
Donald Nelson
Norman
Draft Board Calls Seventeen More Men
Cherokee county Draft Board chairman W. H. Bischel announced 17 additional local men would be called into training between January 3 and 26. Nineteen men have undergone examinations. by Tuesday nine were ready for the call, including two volunteers Lawrence Ekbland and James Garvin of Marcus. 1-A classifications listed Vernon M. Johnson Wilfred C. Johnson Edwin W. Engdah Everett Johnson Beryl R. Stevenson Thomas F. Patters and John F. Stock. Appeals or deferrals possible at reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bischel
Aurelia
Cherokee County
Bischel
Lawrence Ekbland
James Garvin
Marcus
Vernon M. Johnson
Wilfred C. Johnson
Edwin W. Engdah
Everett Johnson
Beryl R. Stevenson
Thomas F. Patters
John F. Stock
Suspension of Aurelia from State Athletic Association
The Iowa High School Athletic Association suspended Aurelia high school from membership over a fight between Aurelia player Don Porter and Peterson player Merlyn King after a October 18 game. Porter played in subsequent games. the suspension will stay until the Board of Control acts on reinstatement, likely December 27, with Aurelia basketball games postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Renaud
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Aurelia High School
Aurelia
Don Porter
Peterson
Merlyn King
Renaud
Des Moines
Peterson Boy
Porter
Paullina
Cleghorn
Brown
Board of Control
Auralia High School
Sentinel expands for holidays with eight pages and ads
The Sentinel doubles its issue size this week with eight pages of local news and holiday advertising. Extra copies are mailed to Aurelia, Cherokee, and Alta routes. Readers are urged to subscribe, and merchants showcase larger stocks to meet Christmas shopping demand. W B Marquis of Garden Grove relinquished his car to Osceola for a $100 reckless driving fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Aurelia
Cherokee
Alta
W. B. Marquis
Garden Grove
Osceola
Free Christmas Movie Weekends in Aurelia Theatres
Businessmen of Aurelia announce six free double feature shows at Community Theatre on the Saturdays of December and a free afternoon and evening screening on Monday December 23 at J C Eiding's theatre. Shows run twice daily with 1 pm and 7 pm starts, featuring newly booked pictures via Eiding and local sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Dee.ddo
J. C. Nding
Li O'Vlock
Ieding
County Legion Meet Draws About Sixty Attendees
Approximately 60 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members gathered at the Community Theatre in Aurelia for a county meeting. County Attorney Archie Nelson of Cherokee spoke on the impact of the European war on America and the potential for U.S. involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gcommunity Theatre
Aurelia
Archie R. Nelson
America
United States
George Scott
Aurelia High School
Ralph Pingel
Aurelia Post
Camp Dodge
Sherwood Ohlson
Flea Gang
George Wharton
Ray Cipperley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norma Lewis
Walter Lewis
Verne Claver
J. N. Culver
Anthon
Washta
L. C. Johnson & Co
Johnson Building
Pythian Sisters
Iowa State
Aurelia Stores
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
George Lamm
Albert Jorgensen Sale
F. B
Fight
Senntinel
She —Whale
Legion
Wisur
Oma
Farmers National Bank
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