Local News Highlights Wide-Ranging Aurelia Area Visits
Local residents travel across Iowa and beyond visiting relatives and friends over Christmas and New Year. Prominent notes include Merlyn Honsbruch’s U. S. Marine Corps Reserve promotion to captain and various family gatherings in Aurelia Schleswig Storm Lake and Alta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockin Agency
Martha Waldo
Alta
M. Hines
Lyle Frear
Two Rivers
Wis
Aurelia
Merlyn Honsbruch
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
Lola Mummert
Donna
Oakdale
Charles Grigsby
Storm Lake
Manson
Vernon Kay
Marsha
Heron Lake
Minn
Geo. F. Dise
Lou Pfaff
Fred Pfaff
Sioux City
Aurelia Banks
Fae Hines
Fern Beeghley
Clyde Beeghley
Orville Hickey
Patty
W. F. Hickey
W. J. Neumann
Atlantic
Cecil Bainbridge
Ethan, S. Dak
Ray Jones
George Scott
Ames
Robert Sprinkle
George Talcott
Williams
Dale Whitney
Hartford
S. Dak
Walter Whitney
Congregational church society notes span January meetings
The Congregational church circles set January 6 meetings at listed homes with presiding hostesses. Mrs. Kreger hosted a 1 pm luncheon on Dec 28 and Past President Parley held a Christmas dinner for fourteen at Nelson cafe. Albert Johnson hosted a country dinner with relatives from Minnesota and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley
Nelson Cafe
Rutie Carlson
December hot lunch program serves 320 meals daily
Four cooks Wilma Niebuhr Ruby Tolzin Alma Bischel and Gwen Teerink oversee the hot lunch menu for the week of January 8 1949. The plan lists daily meals including ground beef and noodles potatos wieners scalloped corn ham macaroni and more with milk and desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Niebuhr
Ruby Tolzin
Alma Bischel
Gwen Teerink
Carde-Dayson Wedding Ties Des Moines and Los Angeles
Mr. and Mrs. Les Carde announce the marriage of their son Keith Carde to Miss Dorthie Fayson of Des Moines Iowa. The ceremony occurred December 8 at the bride’s mother home in Los Angeles California. Keith works for the National Tank Co of Des Moines. The couple reside in Apalachicola Florida.
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Les Carde
Keith Carde
Dorthie Fayson
Des Moines
Iowa
Los Angeles
Calif
Keith
The
National Tank Co
Apalachicola
Fla
Late Halloween Prank Before Christmas Stolen Cutter
A classic yard cutter owned by Richard Glawe and rigged by his son Bill and Rev. G W Sietsema was taken from the Rev Sietsema home on December 28. The prank aimed to amuse local youths with a car pulled device, leaving many disappointed. Contact Richard Glawe or Rev. Sietsema with any information.
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G. W. Sietsema
Richard Glawe
Bill
Rev. G. W. Sietsema
Rev
Sietsema
Dorcas Circle Hosts Christmas Luncheon at Stabelfeld Home
Dorcas Circle met December 15 at the home of Mrs. Elmer Stabelfeld for a Christmas one o clock luncheon with 20 members and two guests. Associate hostesses were Mrs. Levi Lundquist Mrs. Quentin Andersen and Mrs. Carl Fuhrman. Mrs. Howard Haight and Mrs. Henry Haight led a program of carols and readings followed by a gift exchange and visiting.
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Dorcas
Elmer Stabelfeld
Levi Lundquist
Quentin Andersen
Carl Fuhrman
Howard Haight
Henry Haight
Cherokee County CROP Fund Reaches 9618 88
A. W. Jones of Cherokee county reports the CROP drive has collected 9 618.88 dollars by Wednesday noon. The funds cover about five or six carloads of corn, nearly meeting the county quota of six carloads. No corn will be shipped now due to an overseas embargo after strikes on the eastern coast and moisture restrictions. Cherokee shipment is planned for late January.
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A. W. Jones
Cherokee
Cherokee County
Decorations for Every Month to be Discussed
Decorations for every month of the year will be featured at the next Adult Women's Homemaking class Wednesday night, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Garland Hickey will be present to give her valuable help. Bring pieces of taffeta lace net satin tissue crepe paper yarn or cord. A variety of favors decorations nut cups for showers and afternoon parties will be made.
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Garland Hickey
Merger Planned for Sioux City Gas & Electric Firms
Sioux City Gas & Electric requests SEC approval to merge with Iowa Public Service and its affiliates Nebraska Public Service South Dakota Public Service Yankton Gas. The final entity would be Iowa Public Service Company of Iowa with no management changes. G A Neal says consolidation boosts efficiency, reduces costs benefiting customers employees and stockholders.
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Sioux City Gas & Electric Company
Securities and Exchange Commission
Iowa Public Service Company
Sioux City Company
Nebraska Public Service Company
South Dakota Public Service Company
Yankton Gas Company
Iowa Public Service Company of
Iowa
Sioux City
G. A. Neal
SEC
Maple Valley Mutual Plans Annual Meeting in Aurelia
The Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday January 8 1949 at 2:00 PM in the U K of P hall Aurelia. All members are urged to attend. Secretary 442 H H Leckin.
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Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
U K
P Hall
Aurelia
H. H. Leckin
Mrs Alfred Stienke Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Alfred Stienke, 62, died Tuesday night at Sioux Valley Hospital Cherokee after a long illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. Congregational church Aurelia with a 1 15 prayer service at Boothby Funeral Home Cherokee. Burial in Aurelia cemetery. Survivors include husband and daughter Ronnie Hart of Cherokee and four sisters in Aurelia San Francisco Primghar and Long Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Stiencke
Congregational Church
Aurelia
G. W. Sietsema
Boothby Funeral Home
Cherokee
Mrs Harriet McCurdy Becomes Sentinel Society Editor
The Sentinel announces Mrs Harriet McCurdy as society editor and local news picker. Readers may reach her at phone number 257 to submit society items and timely news for early publication. The publishers seek courteous cooperation from readers.
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Harriet McCurdy
New Society
the Sentinel
Trial Jurors Drawn for January Term of Court
Trial jurors for the January 1949 term were drawn and summoned to appear January 17 at 10:00 a.m. Names include Aurelia Ray Howell Harriett McCurdy Robert Orr Mrs Leonard Pingel Bess Pitcher Frank Radlé Roy Whitney and numerous jurors from Cherokee Cleghorn Larrabee Marcus Meriden Paullina Peterson Quimby Washta and Washta area towns.
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Aurelia
Ray Howell
Harriett McCurdy
Robert Orr
Leonard Pingel
Bess Pitcher
Frank Radlé
Roy Whitney
Ann Albers
Leonard Anderson
Nicmi Cannon
Glenn Champion
Helen Clow
Louis Collins
Freeman Conley
James Conley
Hilda Corzilius
Melbin Cosier
R. E. Creel
Ralph Wscue
Lucy Ford
Maurice Heider
Don Hughes
Beatrice Hurd
Malcolm Hyndman
Robert Jackson
Louis Johns
Irving Johnson
Louis Kirchoff
Jake Lauer
Mary Mase
Hattie Melton
John McGreggor
Rueben Ohlson
Elmer Phelan
Paul Kesel
Regina McLaughlin
Bill Radcliff
Meriden
Lyle Mason
Paullina
Philip Anderson
Peterson
Ben Neibuhr
Pierson
J. G. Seablom
Quimby
H. V. Carnahan
Carol Coleman
Robert Gale
Axel L. Johnson
J. F. Thomson
Washta
Edward Beazley
Lloyd Nairn
Ann Shevall
Carrie Soper
Class of 1941 Holds Reunion in Cherokee
The Aurelia high school class of 1941 gathered Tuesday evening at the Fern Room in Hotel Lewis Cherokee. Twenty five people attended a six thirty dinner. thirteen were class of 41 members. Members introduced spouses, shared occupations and families. a president and secretary treasurer were elected to plan a summer picnic in June. Dancing and cards followed the entertainment.
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Aurelia High School
Fern Room
Hotel
Lewis
Cherokee
Card of Thanks for 70th Birthday Kindness
May I express my grateful appreciation to those who thoughtfully remembered me on my 70th birthday with cards, flowers and gifts. These friends can never know what such kindness has meant to me. Mrs. Ernest Benson.
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Ernest Benson
Mrs. Louie Kroll Thanks Neighbors for Support
Louie Kroll expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for cards letters and gifts received during hospital stay and at home.
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Louie Kroll
St. Paul's Lutheran Church New Year Schedule
St. Paul s Lutheran Church invites all to New Year s Eve service December 31 at 7 30 p m. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and divine worship at 10 45 a m. The Walther League meets January 6 with a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Joel E. Ross
Walther League
Clarence Bengtson Buys Chocolate Shop in Cherokee
Clarence Bengtson purchased the Chocolate Shop in Cherokee from Phil Brothers on December 23. Possession will be given February 15 and the Bengtsons will supervise management. They plan a January 3 closing sale and will move to Cherokee after starting as restaurant operators.
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Clarence Bengtson
Cherokee
Phil Brothers
Bulldogs Face Alta In Tough Sioux Valley Test
Aurelia high school basketball opens 1949 schedule with a Tuesday night at Alta game. The Bulldogs seek a strong start against a team with towering players and a likely conference threat. They also host Marcus on Friday January 7 and urge fan support for the season.
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Aurelia High
Bulldogs
Alta
Sioux Valley
Marcus
Aurelia
Postal Rates to Be Raised January 1
An increase in postal rates takes effect January 1 at the Aurelia post office and U S Government offices. First class remains unchanged while Air mail letters rise to 6¢ per ounce and a 4¢ air mail post card is introduced. Third class rates switch to 2¢ for the first two ounces and 1¢ for each additional ounce, with a 10.00 annual bulk rate, and a 3¢ minimum for certain unbundled items. Parcel post climbs about 28 percent, special delivery 15¢ to 45¢, money orders 15¢ to 35¢, registered mail 25¢ to 1.50, and insured mail 5¢ to 80¢.
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Aurelia
U. S
Aurelia Post Office
Illness Appreciation Note to Friends and Family
A grateful message thanks those who sent cards flowers gifts and calls during a recent illness. The sender expresses appreciation for support and kindness from their community.
Big Roundup at K of P Hall Monday Night
A ranch style event at K of P hall Monday evening January 3 invites Cub and Boy Scouts and their parents for a community roundup. Each family brings a covered dish for the chuck wagon feast with coffee and sandwiches supplied by Java Joe. Prizes will honor best dressed cowboy in each age group and Range bosses Jack Rhea and John Myers will attend with feather and shootin irons.
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K. of P. Hall
Java Joe
Joe
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Jack Rhea
Fort Dodge
John Myers
Sheldon
Frank Starr to Speak To Farmer's Class
Conservationist Frank Starr of Storm Take will discuss wildlife conservation with the Farmer's Evening School on Wednesday at the schoolhouse. The corn borer discussion was postponed to follow the state weed and corn borer meeting at Town State College, with two panelists attending the state meeting to provide the latest control methods. The event appeals to hunters, fishers, and nature enthusiasts and invites all interested attendees.
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Frank Starr
Storm Take
Town State College
Fox Hunt Scheduled for Sunday Near Aurelia
The third fox hunt of the series is set for Sunday January 2 at noon meeting at McQuinn corner two miles north of Aurelia. Hunters proceed at 1 pm in a straight line with no buckshot or rifles allowed. Proceeds fund the Gun club pheasant program and the spring fox hunters dinner.
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McQuinn Corner
Aurelia
Aurelia Teams Lose and Win at Alta Hardwood Night
Aurelia freshman fell to Alta 18 to 15 with Halftime 8 7. R Anderson led Aurelia with 7 points while Johnson had 6 for Alta. Aurelia junior high routed Alta 27 to 17 trailing 18 to 11 at halftime. J Lenz scored 8 for Aurelia and Endersbee 15 for Alta.
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Aurelia
Alta
R. Anderson
Johnson
J. Lenz
Brownmiller
Endersbee
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