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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
6
Santa Claus will greet children on Main Street in Aurelia Friday at 2:00 PM. He brings candy and nuts, promising one gift per child, following a delivery letter to the Aurelia Commercial Club. The event notes a positive reception from local kids the prior Saturday.
Acting Postmaster M. C. Paulson reports record receipts at the Aurelia postoffice driven by stamps insured parcels and other services. Wednesday of last week marked the peak day with Grace Meier assisting during the Christmas rush. The office will close on Christmas and New Year with no window service or rural delivery while mail is still dispatched.
H H Lockin purchased the Gunnar Osterling building on Main Street across from The Farmers National Bank. Rapp Electric and Schmidt's Shoe Repair operate on the main floor, with the Harald Speers and Melvin Johnson families occupying two upstairs apartments. The Lockin Insurance Agency will occupy the front area, and the Lockin family will reside in the Speers unit.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor Joel E Ross announces a Christmas Eve program for children on December 24 at 7 00 pm with assembly in the church basement at 6 45 pm A Christmas Day service is set for 9 45 am on December 25 followed by Sunday school and worship at the usual time Also noting a daily devotional Moments With God airs on Station KAYL at 9 00 am and subscription date reminders.
The Woman's Club met at Mrs L H Daniels home on Friday December 10 with 31 members present. Lola Hickey presided, funds approved for Florence Crittenham Home, and a Christmas program followed including readings songs and a buffet lunch.
The Rod and Gun club hosted a Sunday fox hunt near McQuinn's corner two miles north of Aurelia. About 50 sportsmen participated. Clarence Carlson and Joseph Dooley led the first bag, Ray Smith and Sherman Munson the second, and Allen Johnson with Munson the third.
Harold Nelson and Vernon Peterson announce plans for a Cub Scout and Boy Scout rodeo Monday evening January 3 at the K of P hall Aurelia. A pot luck supper begins 6 46 p m. boys must be with parents to gain admittance. Dress code includes cowboy outfits with jeans bright shirts and gun accessories. Prizes will honor best dressed Cub and best dressed Scout.
Local families list students visiting from colleges over Christmas and New Year. Names include Dale and Harold Larson from Iowa State. Clayton Johnson from Iowa State. Mary and James Hench from Iowa State. Betty Nelson from Morningside. Melvern Anderson from Morningside. JoAnn Will from Morningside. Lois Galvin and Bernadene Godfrey from Iowa State Teachers. Richard Jones and Elizabeth Eddy from Iowa State Teachers. Harriet Ohlson from Cornell College. Eunice and Wayne Bruce from Iowa University and Simpson College. Patricia Clark from Buena Vista. Arthur Janiels and Delbert Carlson from Buena Vista. Colleen Andersen from Commercial Extension Omaha. Nadine Schulke from Schulke family. Jeanette Sangwin from Sangwin family. Earl Wilson from Commercial Extension Omaha.
Sunday school at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon The Melody Lingers On I P F at 7 p m. You are cordially invited to worship with us.
The St Pauls Walther League held a December meeting at which plans were made for a paper drive on January 8 with country residents asked to bring paper to town. A box social is scheduled for February 13 and meetings will be the first and third Thursdays each month.
Mrs. C R Waddell and partners hosted the Embroidery club for a Christmas themed 1 PM luncheon with a gift exchange and a January 7 meeting set with Mrs Will Wieland. Mrs Ralph Mongan entertained Secret Sisters at a 1 PM Friday gathering with a Christmas party and pinochle at three tables.
Jolly Janes gathered at Mrs. Dewey Deyloff home on Thursday December 16 for a Christmas meeting. Thirteen members and one guest Mrs. Art Pearson attended. Prizes went to Mrs. Emil Rydstrom Mrs. Frank Crapser and Mrs. Geo Parrott. A two course luncheon followed the festive games. Next meeting is January 6 with Mrs. Elmer Gertsmeier.
Milford Pioneers sneak past Aurelia Bulldogs 32 30 as guards Nelson Beeghley battle injuries. Jones and Lockin foul out late, Milford holds slim lead after stifling defense and late stall to secure win. Second team loss 45 28. John Nelson and Schramm score 10 and 8.
Mrs. Hoffmeier expresses gratitude to friends who sent cards during her hospital stay. She notes kindness will be remembered and signs the note.
The Aurelian Spotlights feature lists staff roles and student reporters. It blends holiday wishes with a Q&A about Christmas gifts, student humor, club updates, and class notes from F H A I H A physics and speech. The piece highlights senior Harlan Kolpin, Christmas candy making, and a look ahead to exams and programs.
The Lutheran Laymen's League of St. Pauls Church honored Rev. Joel E. Ross with a belated birthday observance during a Christmas party Monday. Members and wives attended, songs in German and English were sung, gifts were exchanged, and a skit depicting the pastor’s romance was performed.
Wayne Jones owner reopened Wayne's Place Monday after a month and half of extensive renovations following a fire that gutted the interior. The pool hall features new floors ceiling lighting chrome chairs a modern back bar repainted walls card tables booths pool tables and new merchandise displays. The fire occurred Sunday night Oct 31. The building belongs to the Loof Estate.
The Sentinel highlights Christmas greetings from Aurelia business people and residents aiming to spread goodwill. Readers are urged to read all messages as signs of holiday happiness and cordiality. Similar spaces will run for New Year greetings next week.
The Aurelia Bulldogs defeated Correctionville 46 to 42 in a tight contest Tuesday night. Ken Beeghley led Aurelia with 15 points in the second half as Cville’s Briese fouled out late. Kaskey and Lockin contributed for Aurelia's win.
Miss Joyce Darlene Pixler daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Pixler Aurelia and Francis L Walsh of Alta were married Saturday Dec 18 at the Alta Methodist parsonage. Rev L A Dale officiated. They will reside in Alta where Walsh works at a local elevator.
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