Golden Wedding Anniversary of Dr and Mrs E G Bates
Dr and Mrs E G Bates observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home on Christmas Eve. Attending were their daughter and son in law Mrs Chris Gregerson of Ute and son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bill Bates of Storm Lake, plus grandchildren and a great grandson. The couple, married in Cherokee by Rev Frank Weston, have lived in Aurelia since 1913 when Dr Bates began his medical practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Bates
Chris Grégerson
Ute
Bill Bates
Storm Lake
Francis Gregerson
Mapleton
James
Rachael
Bob
Marsha Gregerson
Paula
Billy Bates
Kenneth Gregerson
Bates
Cherokee
Frank E. Weston
Neva Bidinger
Hartley
Chris
Helen) Gregerson
Aurelia
Bulldogs defeat Aurelia Alumni in charity doubleheader
Coach Lou Collier’s Bulldogs split a Monday doubleheader with Aurelia high school alumni. The second team lost 33-20 and the varsity won 42-34. Nearly $75 was raised to help fund travel to the state tourney next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Collier
Bulldogs
Aurelia High School
Collier
Mark Covey
Paul Nelson
Jerry Conley
Gary Mongan
Jerry Parrott
John Lockin
Dave Nelson
Marian Grigsby
Darrell Matzdorf
Varsity
Bill Whitney
Eldon
Tony
Otto
Anderson
Sua Latttdenb
Steffens
Bill Whitney Sherkenbak
Aurelia Teams set for Newell doubleheader after holidays
Aurelia boys and girls resume play with a doubleheader at Newell next Tuesday Jan 4. Next conference games are Friday Jan 7 when Aurelia hosts Hartley teams. Dick Anderson leads Sioux Valley scoring with 68 points in three games averaging 22.6. Other top scorers listed include Whitneys, Steffens, and several area players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Newell
Hartley
Dick Anderson
Sioux Valley
Bill Whitney
Art Steffens
Aurelians
Smit
Alta
Wooalston
Sutherland
Ott
Milford
Mulder
Primghar
Hollister
Paullina
Eckard
Westphal
Merriam
Sanborn
Ahrens
Zubradt
Gacke
Taylor
Schuelke
Rev and Mrs Crandall to Host Open House Sunday
Rev and Mrs Mace Crandall will be at home to friends at the Congregational parsonage Sunday afternoon starting at 3 o clock and again at 7 30 in the evening.
Service members on furlough and leave in various states
Private Marian Grigsby from Hau chuck Arizona is on a 12 day furlough with his parents Ray and Mrs Grigsby. Leland Anderson from Francis E Warren AFB Wyoming is on a two week furlough with his parents Arvid and Mrs Anderson. Private Paul Laposky from the Marine Corps arrived from San Diego California on Christmas morning to spend a few days with his parents John and Mrs Laposky. The Laposkys met him at Omaha Saturday morning. MS3c Bob Waddell of Butchi Waddell and Mrs Charles Waddell are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Marian Grigsby
Hauchuck, Ariz
Army Electronics Proving Grounds
Mrs
Ray Grigsby
Leland Anderson
Francis E. Warren Afb
Cheyenne, Wyo
Arvid Anderson
Paul Laposky
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
John ‘Laposky
Laposkys
Omaha
Nelsons Win Aurelia Christmas Lighting Contest
Mr and Mrs O S Sig Nelson won the residential Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Aurelia Commercial club. Second place went to Mr and Mrs T H Mummert and Mr and Mrs Paul Stieneke earned third. Honorable mention went to Dr and Mrs L R Morton. Prizes were 10 6 and 3 dollars. Judging panel included Mrs Vernon Peterson Mrs Richard Glawe and Mrs Claire Parrott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Nelsons
O.S
Sig) Nelson
Aurelia Commercial Club
T. H. Mummert
Paul Stieneke
L. R. Morton
Vernon Peterson
Richard Glawe
Claire Parrott
Mrs. Rutherford to Observe 100th Birthday in Los Angeles
Mrs. Robert Rutherford of 1157 West 78th Street Los Angeles will observe her 100th birthday on January 13 1955. An early settler she lived near town for years and now resides with her only living daughter and welcomes cards from old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Rutherford
Robert Rutherford
West 78Th Street
Los Angeles
Calif
Rutherford
Aurelia Pool Fund Drive Urges Solicitors to Turn In Donations
The Aurelia Swimming Pool Committee calls solicitors to submit all donations promptly to allow an accurate funds tally. The deadline was extended due to holidays, with receipts to be deposited at First Trust and Savings Bank as engineers prepare detailed summer plans if funds suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Swimming Pool Committee
First Trust and Savings Bank
Auctioneers Named Honorary Members
Two local auctioneers, A. B. Lindsay of Aurelia and A. A. Woltman of Cherokee, were named honorary members of the Golden Acres chapter of the Future Farmers of America at the annual Parent-Son banquet held at the high school. Ray Switzer of Sioux City delivered the keynote talk on theImportance of Agriculture in Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Acres
Future Farmers of America
A. B. Lindsay
Aurela
A. A. Woltman
Cherokee
FFA
Ray Switzer
Sioux City
Switzer
Mr. Switzer
Byron Schulke
Vernon Klumpp
Henry Haight
Stanley Scherkenbak
Bob Lundquist
Myron Pingel
Tom Kruse
Gary Jacob
Gerald Johnson
Loren Miller
Dana Schulke
Jerry Haight
J. R. Carpenter
Crazy 9
Watchnight Services At Two Churches
Watchnight services are planned at Mt Olive Baptist and Congregational churches. The Congregational church event includes a 9 pm party with Scottish music by the MacKay family, an old fashioned taffy pull, games, and 10 30 pm refreshments before a devotional service to close the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive
Mt Clive Baptist Church
Legionnaires Plan New Year’s Eve Party at the Legion Hall
Legionnaires invite members to a New Year’s Eve party at the Legion hall Friday night. Entertainment features dancing and lunch with hats and noisemakers provided. Admission costs one dollar for men, ladies admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Legion
Annual School of Missions to Be Held in January
The Methodists hold a five Sunday January School of Missions at the church with supper at 6:30 p.m. Teachers include Mrs. Glenn Loucks Mrs. Nela Carlson Mrs. Ralph Peterson Mrs. LeRoy Hench and Rev. Halgh. Classes cover all ages with mission talks films and exhibits. Theme focuses on India Pakistan and Ceylon. Sunday features a color sound movie Village of the Poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School OF Missions
Methodiat Church
Glenn Loucks
Nela Carlson
Ralph Peterson
LeRoy Hench
Halgh
India
Pakistan
Ceylon
Honsbruch’s Cattle Tops Sioux City Market
Walter Honsbruch of Afton township topped the Sioux City cattle market with his shipment of steers Wednesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Honsbruch
Sioux City
Walter Honsbruch
Afton Township
Firefighters battle Carl Johnson home blaze in Aurelia
Aurelia firemen fought a west Aurelia blaze at the Carl Johnson home last Thursday noon. A strong wind threatened total destruction, but crews confined the fire to the roof and second floor. Damage estimated at about 1500. Cause unknown. Fire department also responded to Dr Bates office Monday for a heater backfire caused by a congested old flue. Only smoke damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Darhage
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Covey
Kenneth Rapp
Butchi Bob" Waddell
Mes
Charles Waddell
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