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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
2
Aurel ia Consolidated notes report a busy Christmas season across grades. Students decorate a tree, write Santa letters, and anticipate a party with gifts while noting absences due to flu. Perfect spelling scores and birthday acknowledgments are listed, with teachers assigning holiday themed reading and spelling activities.
The seventh grade studies air pressure experiments and percent work while anticipating Christmas. Eighth graders cover percents, inter est, and solar system science. The Christmas tree and pictures brighten the junior high assembly as students await gifts and vacation. The Freshman English class cancels an evening showing of Lady of the Lake due to cold and crowded schedules. the five reel Scottish film will be shown Friday afternoon with Scotch songs added by the music department. By Imogene Parrott.
Looking back at past local items recalls Zoma Coombs farmer near Aurelia who died at 62. Cherokee County Farm Bureau reelected Walter J. Peterson president. Aurelia lost basketball opener 25 21 to Peterson. Cafe ownership changes and blacksmith shop plans noted. Dispersion sale at A B Lindsay yielded 4979 dollars for 41 Short horns. St Pauls Lutheran church dedicated remodeled building.
Aurelians have two locals in charge of neighboring Masonic lodges. Archie MacKay of four miles east of Aurelia was elected worshipful master of the Alta lodge for 1946, while Chester G. Sjoberg, cashier at Farmers National Bank in Aurelia, was elected worshipful master of the Cherokee lodge 807 for 1946.
A church Christmas Eve program lists organ preludes songs and many recitations by children and adults including Ronnie Wilson Marcia Nelson Jenny Lighter Gayle Morgan and more. The program features multiple songs such as Away In A Manger O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night along with prayer and an offering.
The Methodist Church present a December 24 program at 8:00 p m with organ preludes, congregational hymns, solos and duets by Eveline Stanworth Donald Conley Douglas Peterson and others. The event features multiple pieces including Silent Night Away in a Manger and Joy to the World with a postlude by Maxine Nielsen.
Roy Franz of Grundy Center faced a highway patrolman when he tried to prove the car was his after it had been stolen two months earlier and later recovered. Sheriff Meyer identified Franz to the officer, ending the matter on Thanksgiving Day during a Grundy Center street stop.
A pleasant December afternoon at Mrs Eart Crippen's home had most club members present. Mrs Oscar Smith led the business meeting and Mrs ass Crippen gave the secretary report. Members planned making toys for orphans next year and elected officers with Mrs John Hoefer as president and Mrs Myron Johnson as secretary and treasurer. Secret sisters exchanged gifts and prizes were awarded during games led by Mrs Cecil Sears and Mrs Raymond Timmerman. A two course buffet luncheon closed the gathering served by Mrs Harl Crippen. Visitors included Mrs Bernhard Buenger Elaine Johnson and Miss Helen Hahn. The next meeting will be at Mrs John Hoefer's home.
Mrs. Mildred Thomson reports a string of December gatherings. Birthday luncheons for Peterson Laposky Anderson and Larson. Bata Gaba handkerchief shower for Mrs. Grienke. Christmas gift exchanges at Pp LBE F club Embroidery club and past chiefs group. card games, dinners, and traveling prizes accompany gatherings at Grienke Sansen Coker and other households.
Local social column records visiting families around Larrabee Cherokee Aurelia and Mt Olive. Earl Smith returns from overseas with honorable discharge from Camp Grant. Christmas party planned at Mt Olive Baptist Church with gift drive for children.
Pitcher township women gathered at Mrs. Alvin Petersons home for an all day project meeting on Tuesday. Mrs. Lois K. Hughes led the lesson Accessories for the Wardrobe, showing patterns for dickies hats mittens and purses made from common household items. A covered dish lunch was served at noon.
Classified listings outline ways to trade goods and services through a want ad system. The piece promotes buying, selling, renting, and swapping with quick, practical tips for readers.
The Aurelia fire department logged a busy week answering three calls two in the countryside. They battled a blaze at the Levi Lundquist farm northeast of Aurelia where oil under the house caught fire and a neighbor assist limited damage. at Lowell Bros. garage an overheated stove posed risk but caused no damage. and a Cliff Dukes farm home blaze due to a chimney incident was contained with the department's new truck demonstrating its equipment.
Cherokee County trails with about 78 percent of its Victory Loan quota after seven campaigns. Chairman MayGivern of Marcus urges township and town chairmen to rally for a five day canvas to reach 100 percent. Will Um cites past top campaigns and urges no further delay to boost patriotic records.
Miss Mary Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs A D Martin of Quimsys united in marriage with Louis G Kaskey at Mt Calvary Lutheran church Omaha Nebraska on Thursday December 6. The bride wore a green wool suit with beaver accessories and a garlanded corsage. The couple traveled by trailer to Kansas City then by plane back to Omaha for a wedding dinner. Guests included several Omaha families and Aurelia residents. They will reside in Aurelia.
The schedule lists games from January through February with opponents Sanborn Sioux Rapids Newell Marcus and others along with a county tournament at Cherokee. Sectional tournament dates are noted and several early season results show Aurelia defeats over Paullina Primylar Alta Fairview and Larralee with scores.
Sale notices outline dates for farm auctions with bidders Roy Cipperley Harry Wilson John Honsbruch Edmund Radke Walter Lauridsen and Clay W. Dawson in January. Dates include January 7 January 15 January 21 January 22 and January 29.
The Aurelia high school cagers defeated Paulina 6-4 and Fairview 2-0 to extend their winning streak to five. Led by Craen Null and Gordon Glawa, the varsity posted a tight comeback win, while the Aurelia seconds also won 2-2 to 14. Next, the team hosts Sanborn on January 4 in a Sioux Valley conference matchup.
Aurelia Consolidated School announces a holiday vacation starting Friday December 21 with classes resuming Wednesday January 2. Absence figures from the recent flu epidemic peak on December 10 with 97 missing students from enrollment of 875. other dates show lower absentee counts. Mrs. Orville Hickey will teach third grade for the remainder of the year, replacing Miss Dorothy Jorgensen who is to be married during the holidays.
Archie Sexton enjoys furlough with family after camp in Alabama. he will travel to Virginia after furlough. Dorcas Circle meets at Ruth Gilbert's with large turnout. Clifford Gould of Cherokee visits Earl Zwick. Irvin Hahn and Paul Stieneke host in Aurelia. cards and lunch shared. Troy Mummert helps transport cattle to Chicago then returns. Dale Mummert heads to Chula Vista California to reunite with Cpl Marian Mummert for Christmas. Earl Zwick and Junior Kastengren families host in Cherokee.
The Hanover community held its annual Christmas party Friday evening at the Marlowe Johnson home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Otto and family and a luncheon followed the gift exchange. Others visiting or dining with local families came from Lake View and Rembrandt, with many relatives gathering to celebrate the season.
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