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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
4
Mrs Harriet McCurdy hosts pinochle party at Ralph Peterson home with six tables of games after a 6 30 buffet. Local clubs celebrate with gift exchanges, luncheons, and Christmas themes across Aurelia area households and church groups into late December.
Pythian Sisters held a short meeting and appointed Lorilla Resene Ethel Kruse and Ruby Johnson as auditing committee. Knights and Sisters plan a joint installation January 10 at the Legion hall. A Christmas pantomime featured Rosalie Peterson Mary Freda Nelson Joseph Florence Bruce Frances Anderson Lucille Nelson Delores Johnson Lola Hickey with Maude Lewis piano, followed by gift exchange and pot luck. Cong’s Ladies Aid met December 15 in the church parlor with a varied program and Christmas solos by Leland Anderson and a sextet from the high school. refreshments served and decorations noted.
Trinity Lutheran Church Alta Iowa lists Christmas Day services at 5 45 a m carol singing 6 a m matins sermon The Star That Still Shines no Sunday school and early morning services Other events include confirmation instruction junior choir practice New Year Eve watch with Lutheran Brotherhood and officer elections Board of Administration meets Tuesday 7 30 p m Choir practice Thursday 7 30 a m Morning worship New Years Day features Teacher's Prayer Services church school Bible classes and a sermon A New Start.
Miss Claudene Johns daughter of Mr and Mrs Cyril Johns Aurelia marries Roy A Cacek son of Mrs Andrea Cacek Cherokee in a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage Rev Herman G McCoy officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dwight Calhoun of LeMars They plan to live in Cherokee
Aurelia hosted two senior high basketball games in a Friday night doubleheader. The Aurelia girls defeated Meriden junior team 26 to 14 in a debut for Aurelia girls and a first viewing for locals. The Aurelia Bull dogs fell to the Alumni 36 to 31, with the Alumni opening a early lead and holding on despite a late Bulldog rally.
The Afton girls 4-H Club held its annual Christmas dinner December 11 at Carolyn Kolpin’s home. A brief meeting followed a carol sing led by Mrs. Russell Allen. Gifts were exchanged and leaders honored.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor E Wayne Hilmer invites families to a series of Christmas events. A Sunday School program on Christmas Eve at 7 30 PM, family Sunday school on Christmas Day at 10 00 AM, and an 11 00 AM worship service titled The Shepherds Watch. A Friday December 30 6 30 PM family night pot luck asks attendees to bring dishes and utensils.
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Christmas Eve 7:00 p m Children service themed Children of God and Christmas Day 9:45 a m Christmas service with 10:45 a m Sunday school Also notes the spirit of Bethlehem and nativity worship with familiar carols and prayers for all to accept the newborn Savior as Lord and King
Ed Brummer expresses gratitude to friends for gifts flowers and cards received while in the hospital. Read the Ads.
Florine Wright and Wayne C. Bruce renewed their vows at the Little Chapel of the First Methodist in Des Moines on Saturday December 17. The ceremony featured double ring rites with Dr. C Clifford Bacon officiating and a reception for about 650 guests. The couple will reside in Des Moines after a Missouri wedding trip.
Mr. and Mrs. O. 8. Nelson announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to Larry D. Kolpin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Kolpin of Aurelia, on September 3 in Vermillion South Dakota. Betty is an instructor at the Quimby school and Larry farms. The couple reside with Larry's parents.
The Aurelian highlights faculty advisor and student news including Freshman Keith Sangwin FFA activities and leadership roles. It notes Ramona Radle editor duties and student profiles, praising kindness over material gifts and outlining Ramona’s interests and plans.
Ramona Bella Radle, a 5'6" dark haired senior, is featured as Senior of the Week. She has served on the annual staff and paper for years, was second team and first team cheerleader, participated in declam and the junior class play, and now represents her class as Reception Club delegate.
Casual chatter about tickets rings and jewelry prompts questions about lost items and makeup on performers. Students joke about twins Gaylene and Carolyn and tease about nicknames while noting bits of gossip and backstage warmth.
Several named students are listed as home for Christmas from their colleges. Iowa State College Ames includes Mary Ann Nelson and Clayton Johnson. Wayne State Teachers College Wayne Neb lists John Lockin Vernon Kaskey Kenneth Beeghley Joe Coombs. Drake University Des Moines has Bob Howell. Valparaiso University Valparaiso Ind includes Ordell Gertzmeier. Buena Vista College Storm Lake lists Phyllis Lehnhardt James Buenger Patricia Clark. University of Iowa Iowa City includes Merry Schulke Melvern Anderson Loren G Peterson. Cornell College Mt Vernon Iowa has Harriet Ohlson. Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls lists Lois Galvin Elizabeth Eddy Richard Jones.
The Aurelia Bulldogs beat Correctionville 34 to 30 on their home court in a Sioux Valley conference game. The Aurelia seconds won 30 to 12 in the curtain raiser as Coach Loran Coburn's team edged ahead at halftime and held on in a tense final period.
The Aurelia area announces a festive afternoon with Santa Claus giving candy to all children on Saturday December 24 at 3 30 p m. A free 2 p m show titled Twilight on the Rio Grande features Gene Autry, offering a pre Santa program for families.
The Aurelia Sentinel issue features six pages of home printed Christmas greeting ads from Aurelia businessmen and others aiming to spread cheer. Readers are urged to read every Yuletide greeting, which convey goodwill and festive spirit.
The Aurelia Independent team won two of its last three games, defeating an I C of Cherokee Alumni 33 to 22 on Sunday away, beating Calumet 52 to 44 Monday, and routing Sutherland 73 to 39 Tuesday. A double header is set for Friday at the Aurelia gym with Aurelia Legion vs Larrabee and Aurelia Independent vs Wayne State Teachers College.
Mr and Mrs A M Bengtson of Aurelia announce the engagement of their daughter Marlyce to Vernon Bergstrom son of Mr and Mrs Gust Bergstrom of Meriden The wedding is set for 7 30 p m January 19 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee.
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