Aurel ia Consolidated School Notes Christmas Party Plans
Second grade notes festive plans for Thursday Christmas party. Students describe wrapping mothers gifts and bringing home toys from toy store. Sandra Carlson celebrated sixth birthday with candy and singing. Several absences noted and lessons include addition subtraction and reading large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Carlson
Gary
Bob
Douglas Ohlson
Douglas Schulker
Miss Evans
Christmas Graded Class News and Moving Cherokee Notice
Third Grade teachers report busy room decorating and a Thursday Christmas party. Several students earned perfect and gold spelling honors, while others moved to Cherokee. Fourth through eighth grades share holiday plans, letters, and lessons on nutrition, pioneer history, grammar, and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
Jerry Deyloff
Jacob Henkel
Nancy Hodge
Denny Robinson
Eloise Gertameier
Ruby Sievert
Marlyce Rae( Voge
Erik Radke
Daniel Prescott
Dick Fassler
Joan Westphal
Carol Elliott
Marlys Anne Mummert
Sherry Wheeler
Gaylene Matsdorff
Francis Brown
Miller
Marcalyn Bell
Harold
Bill
Ruth
Patricia
Robert
Betty Jean
James
Mavis
Joyce
Raymond
Robert Nelson
Ray
Shirley Teerink
Remit By Christmas Appeal From Aurelia Leader
Mrs. Carl Anderson, chairwoman of the Christmas Seal Campaign, urged Aurelia residents who received Scala to send in their contributions. She stressed the Cherokee County Tuberculosis Association relies on a rigid budget and every missing seal hurts next year’s work. She reminded readers that Christmas Seals fight the year-round battle against tuberculosis for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Scala
Carl Anderson
Anderson
Cherokee County Tuberculosis Association
Third Degree Given To Three Candidates In Aurelia Knights Pythias Lodge
At the Aurelia Knights of Pythias regular meeting on Tuesday night three candidates received the third degree. Elmer Schrader and Ray Grigaby of Aurelia and Harry Fuhrman of Cherokee were honored. Local officers from Cherokee assisted, a good turnout observed, next Tuesday to conduct the cat degree for new candidates, followed by lunch and a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Knights Pythias Lodge
Aurelia Knights of
Pythias
Elmer Schrader
Ray Grigaby
Aurelia
Harry Fuhrman
Earl Wirth
C. Davis
Clarence Simmons
Harrison‘ Wisher
Deward Seaman
Jackson
Aurelia Knights
Fire damages George Hansen blacksmith shop Friday
A fire Friday morning severely damaged the George Hansen blacksmith shop behind the family residence. Earl Fraser sighted smoke from Main Street around 9 o clock and reported the alarm. Firefighters arrived to find the interior ablaze but saved nearby structures from damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hansen
Earl Fraser
Main Street
Dapanye
Christmas Eve Programs At Two Churches
Christmas Eve schedules feature Congregational and St Pauls Lutheran churches with multiple recitals. Congregational Church presents a long program of readings dances and carols led by Rev Trigg and Mrs Trigg with student performances and gifts. St Pauls Lutheran follows with a 7:30 pm service including carols readings and the Christmas Story sung by the congregation and children and a pastor's address.
Looking Back Into The Past Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago C H Kannenberg reopened the Cities Service station on Main Street East side. A son was born to Pred Parrott and wife Monday morning. Carl Grienke and wife welcomed a son born December 13. Carl Nelson and his Fort Madison band will join a 300 piece group touring California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Kannenberg
Main Street
Pred Parrott
Carl Grienke
Carl Nelson
H. P. Nelson
Fort Madison
California
Phillip Peterson Completes Course At Iowa State College
The largest mid year graduating class at Iowa State College received degrees in a wartime style ceremony on Dec 18. Dr. Charles Finley presided while Dr. Henry G. Harmon of Drake University delivered the graduation address. Phillip Peterson earned a doctor of veterinary medicine along with other graduates from Towana and Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Charles , Finley
Henry G. Harmon
Drake University
Towana
Phillip
Peterson
Aurelia
Miss Edith Buddenhagen Found Dead Near School
Miss Edith Buddenhagen was found dead in her home near the schoolhouse on Thursday afternoon about 1 o'clock. Neighbors noted no smoke from the chimney and a lit kitchen light, and authorities entered through the kitchen window to find her on the floor. Coroner J. K. Bunker of Cherokee said she had likely been dead at least 48 hours. A frozen sink pan and frozen waterworks marked the scene as the body was sent to the Wharton funeral home for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Buddenhagen
George Scott
J. K. Bunker
Cherokee
Wharton Funeral
Card of Thanks to rescue helpers and fire department
We thank all who helped save our household furniture and the Aurelia Fire Department for their help and cooperation. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Dubes.
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Aurelia
Aurelia Fire Department
Farm Sale Dates Highlight Small Auction Schedule
Farm sale notices list February dates with sellers Frank Huseman on the 18th and Nojeon and Anerson on the 17th outlining upcoming auction activity for local farmers and landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Huseman
Nojeon and
Anerson
Aurelia High School Home Declamatory Contest Winners
Aurelia High School held its annual Home Declamatory Contest with thirteen contestants coached by Miss Celia Lewis. Judges from Storm Lake named first and second place in Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous divisions. Winners advance to county and state contests with dates to be announced. proceeds totaled 27.05.
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Aurelia High School
Pele
Celia Lewis
Storm Lake
Galen Gilbert
France
Eunice Bruce
Edith Cavell
Maxine Nielsen
God
Beverly Ohlgon
Georgie Bassett
Ruth Lehnhardt
Ralph Sauter
Aurelia
4-H Club News Christmas Party At Mrs Mummert Home
The Afton 4-H Club girls hosted a Christmas party for about 60 guests including mothers at Mrs. Burt Mummert’s home on Sunday. A luncheon followed by songs, stunts, and games was led by Jane Lamniczak Tina Mae Fox and Janice Meinking arranged activities. Gifts from the tree were exchanged by girls and mothers with several club guests listed. Ruth Kudrle serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton 4-H Club
Burt Mummert
Gilbert Claw
Glenn Loucks
Jane Lamniczak
Tina Mae Fox
Janice Meinking
R. R. Jones
Mia
Glenn Loucka
Gilbert Clow
Garland Demaree
L. Pauleon
Helen
Mildred
Lois
Ruth Kudrle
Pres
Gratitude to Aurelia Fire Dept for Quick Fire Stop
The Hansen family thanks the Aurelia fire department for rapid work that kept the fire from growing. George A. Hansen, along with George Halstead near West Union, reports trapping 200 gophers on Ed Maeskel’s farm. George, 12, invested $20 bounty into war savings stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Halstead
Near West Union
Ed Maeskel
George
War Savings
Matin Service Feature Of Lutheran Christmas Observance
A special early morning service will be held at St Pauls Lutheran Church on December 26 at 6:80 oclock per pastor Rev William Walter announcement The service marks a return to the early matin hour by popular request with singing of Silent Night and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and a Christmas address to the congregation The public is invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
William Walter
Boy Scouts To Rule Aurelia On December 29
The Aurelia Boy Scout troop will govern the town for one day from 7 AM to 6 PM on December 29. Mayor J W Grapen and the town council approved the handover to teach youths about town government. Officers were elected, with Bob Howell as Mayor and Clayton Johnson among councilors. other posts include Treasurer Ray Cipperley and Water Supt Jimmie Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
J. W. Grapen
Bob Howell
Clayton Johnson
Vale Otten
Dean Will
Kenny Beeghley
Charles Grigaby
Ray Cipperley
Prisoner Pfc George McShane Letters Mother From War Camp
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune reports Pfc. George McShane of the Marines, captured at Pearl Harbor in 1941, writes a second letter home from a Shanghai War Prisoners Camp station and mentions health, daily sun work, and hope of returning home. Red Cross notes moving him to a Tokyo camp and difficulties obtaining his prisoner serial number for proper address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Shanghai War
George
Pearson
Red Cross
Shanghai
Tokyo
Aurelia Grabs Narrow 31 30 Victory Over Paullina
The Aurelia varsity edged Paullina 31 to 30 after a late spell of baskets by Aurelia tied the game and Brady sealed it with a free throw with five seconds left. The Aurelia seconds dominated early and finished 17 to 7. Filnove Nelson led Aurelia with 6 points, Dean Fassler and Don Elliott had 3 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Paullina
Aurelia Seconds
Paullina Seconda
Aurelia Boys
Paulling Boys
Paullini
Brady
Paulina
Filnove Nelson
Dean Fassler
Don Elliott
Firetam Oimens
Afton Vicinity Christmas and Community Notes
Art Wetherell of Peterson visited his daughter Mrs Violet Sexton. Districts 3 and 6 held Christmas programs with teachers Mrs Betty Zwick and Miss Shirley Heath. Marlin Roth is recovering well after hospital stay. A C C hosted a Christmas luncheon at Mrs Edna Kolpin’s home with festive decor. Several local residents attended gatherings and a sale. flu illness widespread among children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Wetherell
Peterson
Violet. Sexton
Betty Zwick
Shirley Heath
Marlin Roth
Mesdames
Edna Kolpin
Flora Phipps
Lorilla Anderson
Gilbert Clow
Issac Clow
Cherokee
Ray Hall
Chas, Buretta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aurelia Consolidated School
Martin
Middle West
Helen Lami~czak
Charles Carlson
Franklin Clymens
Marian Grigsby
Gerald Parrott
Stanley Teerink
Virgil Wittmaack
Gaylen Miller
Charlton Wheeler
Donald Klumpp
Roberta
Merlin
Robert Wheeler
Marlin
Christmaa
Dorothy Ann Bengtgon
Mary Ann Nelgon
Congregational Church
A. E. Krout
Rev
Trigg
Francis Dean Peterson
Carol Don Nelson
Marlene Menefee
Bill Trigg
Joyce Marie Klump
Noel Wynn Nelson
Arlo Mummert
Gary Mongan
Eugene Peterson
Malcolm Teerink
Claudine Grienke
David
Little City
Marlys Ann Mummert
Norma
Ruth Wilson
John Teerink
Larry Wheeler
Liebert Wilson
David Flory
Carol Jean Eliott
Methodist Church
Betty Anderson
E. Stanworth
Jennie Lighter
Mary Ann Bjorkgren
Donald Spears
Darrell Rapp
Bethlehem
Hallie Sauter
Rose Haight
Maurene DeBoom
Santa Claus
Janet Sjoberg
Jerry Conley
Janet , Wieland
Gwendolyn Parrott
Kenny Rapp
Wilma Ferris
Susan Rapp
Patty Hickey
Garry Parrott
Bob Holderness
Jimmy Parrott
Gary DeBoom
Karen Becker
Douglas Peterson
Ree
Alice Haight
Marian
Grigoby
Robert Lun
Shirley Sturgeon
Marian Eddy
Carmen Lighter
Marlene’ DeBoom
Margaret Ferris
Billy Stutz
Larry Hickey
Jane Stutz
Artie Steffins
Dick Fasaler
Carol Taylor
Jimmy Ruppert
Terry Cipperly
Jean Eddy
Congregation
Benediction
S. S
Town of
Jesus
Brooke Consolidated School
M. S. Madsen
J. S. Mummert
Will Wieland
Amity
Oregon
Elvina C. Dieterich
Bert C. Nielsen
Methodist Parsonage
Marvin R. Parrott
Frank Parrott
Pearl Venice Dyslin
Earl William Johnson
F. B. Dyslin
T. L. Kenyon
Diamond Township
Mrs. Kenyon
Phillip Peterson
the Sentinel
Sioux City
Geo
A. Hansen
Boy Scouts
George McShane
Dave
Ita
Rapp
Wieland
al Larson
Galvin
Jones
B. Glawe
St Paullina
Trauling
Il Moll
Rooking
Seeley
Ewoldt
Afton
Earl Zwick
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