Society Notes Highlight Local Christmas Gatherings
Mrs Harriet McCurdy hosts guests from Ames and Sioux City for Christmas dinner. Mrs Lydia Simmers entertains with Spen cer and Cherokee guests. The August Nelson family hosts a Christmas Eve reunion with relatives from Lincoln and Sumpter. Multiple out of town guests from Melvin Waterloo Alta Des Moines and other towns are listed with holiday events across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hines
Ray Hines
Merlene Nelson
Ames
Fae Hines
Sioux City
Lydia Simmers
C.L. Simmers
Spencer
Dean Mummert
Roy Mummert
Cherokee
Chas. Wharton
Leonard J. Peterson
Janet
Earl ‘Raun
Loran Coburn
Diane
Emma Miller
Herman Frey
Melvin
Iowa
Marvin Miller
Waterloo
August Nelson
Elvin Bjorklund
Lincoln, Neb
Wm. Nelson
Sumpter, S.C
Archie Nelson
George McCurdy
Sara Wall
John Benson
Effie Allen
Edna
Cecil Wall
Alta
E. C. Lighter
Selene
Country families share Christmas dinner in Aurelia area homes
A large Christmas gathering brought 33 relatives and in laws to multiple Aurelia area homes. Attendees included the Howell, Papka, Bjorklund, Nelson, Sprinkle, Lockin, Archie Nelson, August Nelson, and H. H. Lockin families from Iowa and nearby states, with events occurring in several hosts’ homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockin
Jack Howell
Fresno
Calif
Robert Papka
Micheal
Alta-Dena
Elvin
Harry Howell
Bob
Ray Howell
H. H. Lockin
John
Aurelia
Cherokee County Farm Loan Assn Declares 7 Percent Dividend
The Cherokee County National Farm Loan Association mails checks totaling over 4260 to more than 160 farmers and stockmen with Federal Land Bank loans in Cherokee county. This is the second dividend of 1949 after a 5 percent payout last July. Directors include C C Martin president and Guy Anderson vice president with Roy Little B H Dukes and G E Clark aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uixfhbers
Cherokee County National Farm Loan Association of Cherokee
F. H. Diercks
Cherokee County
Federal Land Bank
Cooperative Association
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Cherokee
National Farm Loan
C. C. Martin
Guy Anderson
Aurelia
Roy Little
B. H. Dukes
G. E. Clark
Quimby
Calendar sermon reflection from a 1940s church notice
A Saint Paul s Lutheran calendar excerpt recalls New Year services and Sunday School times while urging readers to prepare for death by faith in Jesus Christ. The piece contrasts old calendars with the finite end of life and emphasizes personal atonement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Family Entertains lesson at Pitcher Farm Bureau
The Pitcher township Farm Bureau will hold a lesson on the Family Entertains at the home of Mrs. Raymond Nelson Tuesday Jan 3 starting at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau
Raymond Nelson
Not Too Late For Seal Returns
Miss Ruth E Wachtler county chairman of the 1949 Christmas Seal Sale appeals to county residents who have not sent their returns to acknowledge their Christmas Seal letters. The effort funds tuberculosis and heart disease work, with reports from local chairmen listing contributions up to December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth E. Wachtler
Wachtler
Iowa Heart Association
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Cherokee County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Aurelia
Ralph Mongan
Aften
Russell Allen
Diamond
Roy Ohlson
Spring
D. L. Stanford
Ed Matthew
Pitcher
Clarence Wisden
Herbert Peterson
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Anna Diercks
Mrs. Anna Diercks expresses gratitude to friends for cards letters and gifts received during a hospital stay at Alta Hospital and for Christmas greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Hospital
Aurelia Independents Suffer Back-To-Back Losses At Home And On Road
Aurelia Independents fell 35 32 to Wayne Scholar last Friday in Aurelia gym and lost 43 36 to Cherokee Aces on Tuesday. Nelson led Aurelia with 20 points while Beeghley scored 10 for Wayne Scholar. Fasslar scored 7 for Aurelia and Ryan led Cherokee with 18. Larrabee Independents beat Wayne Scholar 57 45 in the Tuesday preliminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Wayne Scholar
Cherokee
Cherokee Aces
Wayne
Wayne State Teachers College
Nebr
Independents
Nelson
Beeghley
Fasslar
Ryan
Larrabee Independents
Larrabee
Farm Sale Notices Around Aurelia and Diamond Center
Auction items list multiple farm sales with dates January 9 January 10 and February 9. Locations span Aurelia area with distances from local landmarks and Diamond Center. Auctioneers Halstrom Gustafson and A Woltman Oscar also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Anderson
Aurelia
Clarence Eischen
Halstrom
Gustafson
John Hasenwinkel
Chas
Hamann
Diamond Center
A. A. Woltman
Oscar Gustafson
Want Ad Way in The Sentinel Lets Sell Swap Rent or Buy
The Sentinel promotes a want ad approach enabling readers to sell swap rent or buy items and services. It highlights simple submission methods and broad reach for local buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
FFA Parent Son Banquet a Successful Aurelia Event
A large Aurelia FFA banquet drew 125 attendees at the Aurelia schoolhouse last Thursday at 7 PM. Rev. E Wayne Hilmer spoke on family relationships, with Keith Langwin as toastmaster and FHA members serving the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Future Farmers of America
Aurelia Ffa
E. Wayne Hilmer
Methodist Church
Keith Langwin
Aurelia Chanter
Junior Brownmiller
Wilbur Wogahn
Homemakers of America
Deon Nelson
Gebhardt
FHA
Leland Anderson
Duane Schramm
Paul Nelson
Filmore Gustafson
R. J. Martin
Vernon Jensen
Hilmer
Aurelian Spotlights Staff and Student Gossip
The Aurelian Spotlights staff page lists faculty advisor Mrs Miller and editors Ramona Fraser and Paul Nelson among others with names of grade supervisors and teachers of the week. Student chatter includes Christmas questions and light classroom exchanges about birds ducks and holiday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotlight
Mrs. Miller
Ramona Radio
Donna Fraser
Paul Nelson
Barbara Jensen
Ileta Peterson
Deon Nelson
Ruth Schramm
Joyce Ammans
Dolores Ell
Carolyn Kolpin
Shirley Shherkenbak
Shirley Nelson
Darlene Stief
Jane Covey
Rose Schramm
Shirley Teerink
Joyce Hickey
Marion Eddy
Joan Husemann
Janice Schulke
Hallie Sauter
Betty Kolpin
Patricia Heimsoth
Mavis Caboth
Give Your Cast Off Coat to Help Others in 1950
After Christmas, consider cleaning out closets and donating coats to help those in need at home and abroad. Many societies distribute clothing to poor people, with winter still lasting and spring distant.
Gossiping Girls Sparks At Jerry's Tuesday Night
Donna Sorenson teases about a mouse in a desk and asks if a party guest really winked at Tuesday night. Shank questions if number 29 caused the moment, playfully signaling social chatter and local intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Sorenson
Donna. Shank
Senior James Parrott and Student of the Week awards
Quiet 5'11\" senior James Parrott known as Jim is named Senior of the Week. He enjoys typing, dislikes those who think they are above others, and participates in FFA, boys glee club, mixed chorus, and school plays. He plans to attend business school after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Parrott
James
Jim
Judy Garland
Gene Kelly
Stratton Story
FFA
Mrs. Miller
Aurelia School
Storm Lake
Max
Max Jr
Donald Klumpp
Ed Klumpp
Aurelia
PFA
Spencer
Methodist Church Family Night Pot Luck Diary New Year Plan
E Wayne Hilmer pastor invites families and guests to a Friday night pot luck at 6 45 with sandwiches and a covered dish table service. Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 feature a sermon New Year New Man urging starting the year right. Thursday evening youth fellowship and choir practice planned.
Junior News Hodam in English this week item
A brief school note titled Junior News mentions Mrs Hodam teaching English this week. The text continues on the back page with School Notes.
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Hodam
4 H Club from Afton Holds Christmas Party
The 4 H boys of Afton met at Junior Robeson’s home on Thursday night December 15 for their annual Christmas party. Denny Robinson presided as president Billy Mummert led the group with 15 members attending. Mrs Robeson served a two course lunch at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Junior Robeson
Denny Robinson
Billy Mummert
Mrs. Robeson
Adult Classes Begin January 4 In Aurelia
The Aurelia community offers an adult winter program starting January 4, with a Women’s Evening School led by Miss Virginia Herrick and a Farmers Evening School chaired by Vernon Peterson. Women may choose figurine painting sewing or textile painting, with a small fee and lunch served after each session. The farm series covers livestock care corn borer control meat marketing and more with guest speakers and panel discussions. Meals and concurrent homemaking class accompany the programs every Wednesday at 8:00 PM through March 8.
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Aurelia
Virginia Herrick
Garland Hickey
Vernon Peterson
Charles Wharton
Farmer's
John Dewar
R. J. Martin
Gratitude for Support During Alta Memorial Hospital Stay
A patient thanks relatives and friends for flowers gifts cards and personal calls received while staying at Alta Memorial hospital expressing sincere appreciation for the kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Memorial Hospital
Sentinel Seeks Subscribers For Sioux City Papers
The Sentinel promotes itself as the authorized agent for Sioux City newspapers and invites readers to place subscription orders through their service. The message emphasizes convenience and access to local news via trusted paper delivery.
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the Sentinel
Sioux City
Looking Back Into the Past Ten to Forty Years Ago
Ten years ago Burdette and Russell McKinnis and others enlisted in the army in Des Moines. Ellen Ohlson is entered in the county D A R representative girl contest. Miss Burnette Neville works at the Cherokee state hospital. Otto J Johnson of Alta dies after illness. Twenty years ago Ames visitors return home for holidays. LaMerne Bischel and Helen Bates visit from Dubuque. Frank Betcher moves to Sioux. Thirty years ago Julius Fassler elected Knights of Pythias chancellor commander. Roy Blanchard and Cora Dieterich wed Christmas day. Helen Dieterich starts at J C Nelson drug store. G W Kolpin quits farming. public sale planned. Forty years ago post office moves to old bank building. Maple river ice harvest continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette
Russell McKinnis
Robert Johnson
George McShane
Des Moines
Ellen Ohlson
Ray Ohlson
Aurelia
Burnette Neville
State Hospital
Cherokee
Otto J. Johnson
Alta
Herbert
Pauline Herold
Lester
Grace Blanch
Ames
Norma Lewis
Gena
We Paulson
Cedar Falls
LaMerne Bischel
Helen Bates
Dubuque
Frank Betcher
Sioux City
Julius Fassler
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Roy Blanchard
Cora Dieterich
Brooke Farm
Helen Dieterich
J. C. Nelson
G. W. Kolpin
Farmers National Bank
First National Bank
Maple River
New Record Set At Aurelia Postoffice
The Aurelia postoffice reports a new record for holiday mail and stamp sales. Postmaster M C Paulson credits earlier mailing by customers and dedicated staff including Mrs Grace Meier. The office will be closed all day Monday January 2 with no window service or rural delivery. mails will be dispatched as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Postoffice
M. C. Paulson
Paulson
Fintan
Partons
Grace Meier
Aurelia
First Congregational Church Services Schedule
J E Gebhardt, pastor, outlines regular Sunday services at First Congregational Church. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to share in the fellowship.
Thanks to Friends for Flowers and Cards
Mrs Ed Matthew expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers gifts and cards received during her stay at Alta hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Hospital
Ed Matthew
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Cathy
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Ed Heikens
Kenneth Ahrenholtz
Henry Bell
A. A. Davis
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First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Anna Diercks
Aurelia Independents
Aurelian
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Jo Stoneking
Bob M
Carmen L
Shirley T
Klete L
Shepherds
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Jo Huseman
Junior B
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Jack Walcott
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J. E. Gebhardt
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