Herb Grienke Named mayor of Aurelia in 1957 succession
Herbert Grienke, operator of a Standard Oil bulk plant, was appointed by the Town Council to succeed Orlo Shank as mayor of Aurelia. Grienke will fill the remainder of Shank's unexpired term after Shank resigns effective January 2 1957. Shank, in office since 1952, cited business pressures for his departure and received council thanks for his service. Grienke took the oath of office and will assume January 2.
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Herbert Grienke
Orlo Shank
Aurelia
Grienke
Shank
Christmas Church Schedules Across Plattsmouth Area
The schedule lists Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services at St. Pauls Lutheran Aurelia Methodist Trinity Lutheran and Aurelia Congregational churches with times, themes, choirs, and events. Activities include Sunday School, youth group meetings, official board and Mary Circle gatherings, and New Year services.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
J. Wehrspann
Aurelia
Allee
Morningside College
Sioux City
Levi Lundquist
Santa Claus to Visit Aurelia Today
Santa Claus will stop in Aurelia today, talking with children after 1 PM and distributing free candy at 2 PM. The Aurelia Commercial Club sponsors the visit, inviting all good boys and girls to attend.
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Santa Claus
Aurelia
Santa
Aurelia Commercial Club
Trucker Dies After Truck Crashes Into Train Near Sibley
Trucker Laurel Thompson 29 of Storden Minn died from a broken neck when his semitrailer hay truck collided with a Rock Island freight train in dense fog on Highway 59 at Allendorf six miles east of Sibley. Co rider Leo Olson of Storden was hospitalized with back injuries. Debris and hay lay along the railroad for 250 feet. both vehicles were travelling about 35 mph on a slippery highway.
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Laurel Thompson
Storden
Minn
Rock Island
Allendorf
Sibley
Thompson
Minnesota
Leo Olson
Birth of Richard Dale to Dale and Dale Fogleman
A son named Richard Dale was born Thursday at Sioux Valley hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fogleman. He weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. August Gustafson of Aurelia and Mr. and Mrs. Purl Fogleman of Washta.
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Dale Fogleman
Sioux Valley Hospital
Richard Dale
August Gustafson
Aurelia
Purl Fogleman
Washta
Tractor Workshop To Begin Wednesday At Aurelia
A Vocational Agriculture Night school tractor workshop starts Wednesday at the Aurelia schoolhouse, continuing Thursday Friday and Monday from 9 30 to 12 00 and 1 30 to 4 00. Topics include service manual familiarization engine theory troubleshooting ignition lubrication tappet adjustment valve grinding and motor repair. Registration costs 1 and should be sent to J R Carpenter the Voc Ag instructor.
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Vocational Agriculture Night School
Aurelia
J. R. Carpenter
Voc Ag
Snowball Dance at Aurelia Legion Hall
Aurelia Future Homemakers of America sponsors a semi formal Christmas Snow Ball Dance on Wednesday night December 26 at the Aurelia American Legion Hall. The event runs from 8 to 12 with Bob Conley’s orchestra providing music. Admission is 75 cents per person or a dollar per couple.
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Aurelia
Homemakers of America
Aurelia American Legion Hall
Aurelia High School
Bob Conley
Local Students Visit Home for Holidays and Travel
Local families host returning students and relatives over the holiday break. Lt. Robert Howell arrives in Chicago from Chambery France to spend the holidays with his parents before returning January 3. Other visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson of Nevada Indiana visiting in the Harry Wilson home, and Iowa State Teachers College students Janice Otto Sandra Otto and Jane Gustafson arriving home for vacation.
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Robert Howell
Chicago
Chambery
France
Harry Howell
Earl Wilson
Nevada
Harry Wilson
Janice
Sandra Otto
Jane Gustafson
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Ernest
Iowa State College
Ames
Walter Peterson
A. J. Byerly
Red Bluff
Calif
P O Lobby Open Christmas and New Year at Aurelia
The Aurelia post office lobby will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Rural delivery and window service will be unavailable on those days, per Postmaster Lou Pfaff.
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P. O
Aurelia
Lou Pfaff
Midweek Fellowship and New Year Devotion Schedule
The notice invites attendance at the Midweek Fellowship Thursday at 7 30 in Plymouth Hall. Junior Fellowship occurs Wednesday night December 26. A New Year’s Devotion with informal fellowship and refreshments is planned for 11 15 p m on December 31.
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Plymouth Hall
Christmas Seal Fund reaches 229.55 in donations
The Christmas Seal Fund total stood at 229.55 this week. Residents who have not yet contributed are urged to send in donations promptly. Co chairmen Mrs. Bill Fox and Mrs. Chas Grigsby lead the campaign.
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Bill Fox
Chas. Grigsby
To Publish Sentinel Weekend Edition Postponed
The Sentinel will go to press again on Saturday December 29 due to the New Year holiday. Advertisers cooperation is requested to ensure timely notices and ads for the weekend edition.
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Sentinel
The
Bulldogs and Atoms Share Wins in Friday High School Action
Aurelia high school teams posted two victories each as the Bulldogs beat Manson 49 44 in a rough game and the Atoms defeated Washta 61 52. Doreen Hasenwinkel led Aurelia scoring with 35, Donna Peterson 22 for Washta, and Tom Whitney had 21 for Aurelia. The Little Bulldogs also won their second string game 41 00.
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Aurelia
Bulldogs
Manson
Atoms
Washta
Lou Collier
Twin Lakes
Tom Whitney
Johnson
Little Bulldogs
Denny McCleerey
McCleerey
Freeze
Dana
Gordon Fetis
Ted Jou
Doreen Hasenwinkel
Donna Peterson
Dorothy Hicks
Georgie Johansen
Haburn
Little Atoms
Marcia Nelson
Joyce Meyer
Dear Santa Five-Year-Olds Wish List From Farm Friends
A child writes to Santa describing a farm setting and gifts desired. The note mentions a six shooter register, a tractor, cash, a bicycle, and a request to read records. The letter ends with thanks and holiday wishes from Janet and Bob Retz.
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Santa
Len
Lean
Janet
Bob Retz
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Herb Grienke
Trinity Lutheran Church
John W. Oberg
Alta
Iowa
Trinity
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Dayle Rydstrom
Leroy Peterson
Ernest Peterson
Art Peterson
Glen Peterson
Morris Peterson
Trinity Choir
Aurelia Congregational Church
Mace Crandall
Trucker
Dennis
Odeholt
Sanborn
Sag
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