Santa’s Christmas Program Planned by Aurelia Churches
Churches in Aurelia announce a Christmas Eve service with eight o clock start and a full program of recitations songs and instrumental numbers. The program features choirs choruses solos duets and groups including pieces titled When Christ Was Born The Birthday of Our King There Will Always be Christmas The Little Lord Jesus and Ring Ring Ring. The event includes scripture responsive readings prayers offerings and an audience carol sing.
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Christ
Sietsema
Kenneth Laposky
Gretta Nelson
Judy Troxel
Betty Sietsema
Jimmy Bezoni
Lindeen Christensen
Denny Robinson
Douglas Tharpe
Harold Bezoni
Jimmie Mueller
Shirley Mummert
Ronald Wilson
Marlys Mummert
Joanna Teerink
Marlene Menefee
Donnie Tharpe
Little Lord Jesus
Larry Peterson
Marcia Nelson
Cantata The Chorus in the Skies at Congregational Church
A carol choir cantata The Chorus in the Skies will be presented at the Congregational Church Sunday morning at 11:00. The program includes O Hills and Vales of Bethlehem O Little Town of Bethlehem While Shepherds Watched There is Room in My Heart for Thee Peace Good Will It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and Oh Come All Ye Faithful with soprano and alto solos and choir.
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Mary
First Congregational Church Announces Sunday Schedule
G W Sietsema serves as pastor. Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Morning worship at 11:00. Town Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 p m. Brotherhood meeting and Christmas party at 8 p m. All are invited to attend.
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Town Pilgrim Fellowship
Brotherhood
Save Corn by Using Legume Hay for Ewe
Iowa State College animal husbandman C. W McDonald says good quality legume hay can meet bred ewes feed needs up to a month before lambing. Add half a pound of grain daily near lambing and ensure ewes get exercise and water. Avoid forcing through deep snow to prevent abortions. plow paths to open pasture for hay.
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C. W McDonald
Iowa State College
McDonald
Christmas program with Hymns and solos at Methodist Church
The church program features organ and piano preludes by Janet Wieland and Marian Eddy, a sequence of hymns and songs performed by the congregation and primary departments, with solos by David Hench, Jerry Boots, Jerry Lewis, Susan Rapp, Dennis Johnson, Charles Lundquist, Lorraine Griffith, Dorothy Lansen, and others. The program closes with Cantique Noel and Hark the Herald Angels Sing, led by Janet Wieland, Marian Eddy, and the congregation.
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Janet Wieland
Marian Eddy
Thomas Kruse
David Hench
Jerry Boots
Jerry Lewis
Larry Hanson
Susan Rapp
Jesus
Jerry de St. Paer
Dennis Johnson
Charles Lundquist
Lorraine Griffith
Dorothy Lansen
Carol Ruppert
Nancy Phipps
Howard Parrott
Jerilyn Ruby
Melbourne Griffith
Janice Anderson
Jimmy Becker
LeRoy Buxton
Larry Joe Fraser
Norma Kirby
Jacqueline Cram
Janice Kruse
Lois Fuhrman
Jane Stutz
Collette Warriner
Theo Becker
Marilyn Dyslin
Jane Sjoberg
Donnie Conley
Douglas Peterson
Beverly Nelson
Marilyn Kirby
Jerry Haight
Noel
Dorothy Hicks
Carole Taylor
His Star Program At Methodist Church Sunday
A Sunday morning program titled His Star will be presented at the Methodist church under the direction of Mrs. O C Waddell. The service includes organ preludes, hymns, readings by Shirley Nielsen, choirs led by Mrs Russell Allen and others, solos by Betty Anderson and Jean Eddy, and a benediction with postlude.
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Methodist Church
O. C. Waddell
Stanworth
Shirley Nielsen
Methodist Church Seeks Christmas Musical and Programs
Ernest Stanworth pastor leads church services with school at 10, worship at 11, youth fellowship at 7 30. A Christmas musical titled His Star directed by Mrs. O C Waddell features reader Shirley Nielsen. Christmas offering aids missionary work. children's exercises on Christmas Eve followed by a Christmas treat.
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Claude de St. Paer
Methodist
O. C. Waddell
Shirley Nielsen
Maurice Eddy
Card of Thanks from Chis Roggow
I wish to thank those who sent me cards and letters while I was in the hospital.
Christmas Program at Lutheran Church Prelude and Carols
The Lutheran Church presents a Christmas program with Mrs L M Patterson and Carol leading from the piano. Congregation, responsive readings, and a sequence of readings, recitations, prayers, and carols including Joy to the World Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Children perform songs and recitations, gifts are distributed, and the program closes with Let Us All With Gladsome Voice and benediction.
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Jesus
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Christmas Services
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 45 a m and divine worship at 10 45 a m A Christmas program rehearsal Sunday afternoon at 2 p m with choir members requested Monday evening Walther League Christmas party Christmas Eve service with children’s program December 24 at 6 30 p m and Christmas Day service December 25 at 9 45 a m.
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Walther
League
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Christmas Greetings From Aurelia Businesses
The Aurelia Sentinel presents the second section of the paper devoted entirely to Christmas greetings from local business people and enterprises. The message zone emphasizes goodwill and friendliness with plans for New Year greetings in next week’s issue and invites anyone overlooked to participate.
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Aurelia
Friendship Club Christmas Party Held At Elmer Stablefeldt Home
The Friendship Club held a 1 PM luncheon at Elmer Stablefeldt's home with 21 members and three guests. New president Fern Petton conducted the meeting. A $5 donation was sent to an orphanage. Christmas carols and contests followed with prizes to Pearl Booth and Viola Ammons. Members received Pollyanna gifts. Next meeting set for January 14 at Mrs. Ella Stief's.
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Elmer _Stablefeldt
Pearl Booth
Ruth Gilbert
Nell Loucks
Fern Petton
Viola Ammons
Ella Stief
Freshman and Junior High Lose to Alta at After School Games
Aurelia freshmen fell 16 to 11 against Alta with Carlson scoring 6 for Aurelia and Holstein tallying 11 for Alta. The junior high also lost 26 to 15, led by Aurelia’s Lenz with 10 and Alta’s Johnson with 10 as three carloads of rooters traveled to Alta.
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Alta
Carlson
Aurelia
Holstein
Lenz
Johnson
Letters From Kids To Santa From A Cold War Era Page
A collection of child wish lists addressed to Santa Claus detailing Christmas desires. Names include Donna Ell, Duane Ell, Jacqueline Ann Cram, Danny Mummert, Thomas Ray Kruse, Marilyn Dyslin, Nancy Jean Phipps, Jimmy Bezoni, Mona Jean El, Douglas Whitney, Donnie Tharp, Joey Lighter, Harold Bezoni Jr, Sharon Mummert, Shirley Mummert, and others. Items span toys, dolls, trains, kitchen play sets, clothing, candy, nuts, and practical gifts.
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Santa
Jacqueline Ann Cram
Santa Claus
Aurelia Fire Department Thanks Donors After Annual Ball
The Aurelia Fire Department thanks the community for voluntary donations and ticket purchases at the annual ball. The note urges residents to call for help when in need.
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Aurelia
Free Matinee at Aurelia Theatre Saturday 1:30
Local businessmen sponsor a free moving picture show at the Aurelia Theatre this Saturday afternoon. The program begins at 1:30 and runs continuously through the afternoon, inviting all community members to attend and enjoy the entertainment.
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Aurelia Theatre
Aurelia
Aurelia Theater
Obituary of Edward Matzdorff 1868 1947 Storm Lake
Edward Max Matzdorff born Stralsund Germany April 24 1868 died December 8 1947 aged 79 years 7 months 14 days. He farmed in Elk township Buena Vista county later moved to Storm Lake before 1940. Survived by four sons five grandchildren one sister two brothers preceded in death. Funeral at Krohl Funeral Home Storm Lake and St Johns Lusthaven with burial Lakeview Cemetery. 最
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Edward Max Matzdorff
Stralsund
Germany
Afton Township
Cherokee County
Iowa
Our
Elk Township
Buena Vista County
Storm Lake
Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance
Christiana Zorn
Arthur
Ida Grove
Walter
Roy
Aurelia
Harvey
Archer
Lena Dlugosch
Kro
St. John’s Lusthaven
Dror. Lala
A. O. Bleeke
Lakeview
Christ
Bereavement thanks from the family of Ed M
The family of Ed M Matadorff thanks relatives and friends for cards flowers and food sent during the recent bereavement. Every kindness was greatly appreciated.
Aurelia Woman Reflects on Governor's Prospective Des Moines Home
Mrs. Carl Anderson of Aurelia recalls nine months as nurse at the Gerard S. Nollen mansion in Des Moines nine years ago while caring for Mrs. Nollen in ill health. Anderson, now married to Carl Anderson of Albert City, notes the home’s elevator install and Nollen’s role as Bankers Life Insurance Co. director.
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Gerard
Nollen Manson
Des Moines
Carl Anderson
Aurelia
Anderson
Pearl Jensen
Nollen
Albert City
Iowa
Farmers Co- Operative Co
Nolllen
Fire Destroys Home Receives Quick Fire Department Aid
Fritz Kreutz thanks Aurelia Fire Department neighbors and friends for swift help in extinguishing a recent house fire at his residence. The note credits prompt action and community support in mitigating the damage.
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Aurelia Fire Department
Automotile Insurance Firm Aids Local Clients
Harry H. Loch runs an insurance agency offering automotive coverage and related services to residents, featuring personal consultation and policy plans tailored to drivers and vehicle owners.
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Automotile Insurance
Harry H. Loch
Insurance Agency
Tragic Accident Claims Rolland Rupp in Cherokee Street
Rolland Rupp four years old, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Rupp formerly Aurelia residents now Cleghorn, died after a truck struck him in an icy Cherokee alley. The driver Russ Henderson stayed at scene. Rolland died of a crushed chest at hospital. Services set for Visitation Catholic church Maryhill.
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Rolland Rupp
Joe Rupp
Aurelia
Russ Henderson
Henderson
Rolland
Rupp
Visitation Catholic Church
Maryhill
Gretchen Maureen McKinnis Dies at Seven Months
Gretchen Maureen McKinnis seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley McKinnis Jr of Minneapolis died in a Minneapolis hospital on Thursday morning Dec 11 Funeral services were held Saturday a home prayer service for the baby’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ohlson Aurelia and final rites at Mt Olive church Burial followed at Good Hope cemetery Rev Nelson of Minneapolis conducted the services Surviving include the parents the maternal grandparents and the paternal grandparents of Aurelia
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Gretchen Maureen McKinnis
Harley McKinnis Jr
Minneapolis
Lloyd Ohlson
Aurelia
Mt. Olive Church
Good Hope Cemetery
Rev
Nelson
Harley McKinnis Sr
Three More Towns Approve Iowa Public Franchise
Smithland voters approve extending the Iowa Public Service Company electric franchise twenty five years by 128 to 1. Audubon votes 460 to 288 to renew for fifteen years, canceling the 1952 expiry. LuVerne approves twenty five year extension by 159 to 3.
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Smithland
Iowa Public Service Company
Audubon
Audubon County
LuVerne
Ila
Musical Radio Christmas Party For Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary presents a nationwide Christmas party on Mutual Broadcasting System December 20 1947 from 4 00 to 4 30 p m CST. The WOR New York origin includes a cut in from Minneapolis with greetings from national president Mrs Lee Hutton. Listen in.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mutual Broadcasting System
WOR
New York
Minneapolis
Lee Hutton
Salvation Army Funds Lag in Aurelia Appeal
Salvation Army outreach in Aurelia shows slower response to mail solicitations and business district visits. Local treasurer W H Bischel reports $123 raised as of Tuesday, well below the expected minimum. residents urged to donate before the drive ends.
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Salvation Army
Aurelia
O. W. Knapp
W. H. Bischel
Cooperators Urged to Report to AAA Office
December 31 1947 marks the end of the 1947 Farm Program Year. County AAA committee asks cooperators who did not report to their township committee at a recent meeting to report at the AAA office with sales receipts for fertilizer weed chemical and cash lime used in conservation practices. Measurements for terraces ditches tile drainage and sod waterways must be supplied by the cooperator. Delays in proper compliance reports will slow payment applications.
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County
AAA Committee
AAA
Womens Evening School Elects Secretary
The Womens Adult Evening class with 28 members met Wednesday. Mrs. Ralph Roethler was elected secretary. Plastic craft was the focus as progress was made on completing objects. January 14 offers textile painting with attendees bringing their own material. January 7 features a public talk by Mr. Getting.
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Ralph Roethler
Getting
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congregational Church
Congregat Nal Church
G. W. Sietsema
Ernest Stanworth
Chis Roggow
Lutheran Church
Sentinel
Friendship Club
Yours Truly, Donna Ell
Yours Truly, Duane Ell
Danny Mummert
Thomas Ray Kruse
Polly
Coombs
Xe Arisa Dice
Nancy Jean Phipps
Dolly
Mona Jean el
June
Angel
Douglas Whitney
Donnie Tharp
Joey
Harold Bezoni Jr
Sharon Mummert
Mommie
Daddy
Edward Matzdorff
Ed M
Matadorff
Fritz Kreutz
Aurelian
North Pole
Howell Brothers
Gretchen
McKinnis
Womens Evening School
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