Thieves Take 13 Instruments From Aurelia School
Thieves broke into Aurelia Consolidated school Monday night and took 13 instruments valued at $800 to $1,000. Items included 6 clarinets 4 cornets 1 oboe 1 electric victrola and 1 radio victrola. The oboe and electric victrola belonged to the school. the radio-victrola to Miss Nyce. others to students. Police investigated Tuesday with fingerprints and footprints after Miss Nyce reported the loss to Sheriff Don Phipps. They believe the same party may have been behind recent Quimby burglaries.
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Aurelia Consolidated School
Nyce
Don Phipps
Renaud
Quimby
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Annual Meeting Held in Aurelia
The Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association met in K P Hall Aurelia on Saturday January 18 at 2 00 pm The secretary treasurer reported total assets at January 1946 of 3740252 Richard Glawe Alfred Stief and Jank Mummert were re elected to three year terms as directors In the board after the meeting Fred Radke Richard Glawe H H Lockin and Verna B Lockin were elected to officer posts with Radke Kaskey and N H Lockin forming the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
K. P. Hall
Aurelia
Richard Glawe
Alfred Stief
Jank Mummert
Fred Radke
H. H. Lockin
Verna B. Lockin
C.h.kaskey
N. H. Lockin
Mother of Mrs. Ray Grigsby Dies At Albert City
Emma Fairchild a longtime Albert City resident died Sunday night at 10 at the home of her daughter Mrs Ray Gates. She leaves six children Ray Fairchild Storm Lake Enos Fairchild Terrill Mrs W E Vandervort California Mrs Ray Grigsby Aurelia and Mrs C R Cronk Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Grigsby
Albert City
Storm Lake
Emma Fairchild
Ray Gates
City sets safe coasting zones for Aurelia kids
Mayor W H Heimsoth announces safe coasting areas in Aurelia starting Saturday afternoon. Areas run two blocks south from the Methodist parsonage corner and one block north from the Andrew Herold corner, excluding intersections. Hours are 4 30 to 6 00 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 6 pm weekends. Barricades mark zones. drivers to avoid the streets except when needed. He warns against hitching rides behind cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
W. H. Heimsoth
Methodist Parsonage
Andrew Herold
Heimsoth
Sergeant Mummert Receives Distinguished Unit Badge
Staff Sergeant Edward D. Mummert of Axtelia Iowa earned the Distinguished Unit Badge at a Charleston South Carolina ceremony. The citation lauded his bombardment division for distinguished action against the enemy and Lt. Louis M. Merrick presented the award at Charleston Army Air Field. He remains stationed there imparting combat experience to others preparing for battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mert
Axtelia
Iowa
Charleston Army Air Field
Charleston
S. C
Edward D. Mummert
Louis M. Merrick
Mummert
Aurelia Edges Marcus 22-21 In Narrow Friday Win
Aurelia high school beat Marcus 22 21 on Marcus floor. Harold Larson scored 45 of Aurelia points while C Rapp added 4. Aurelia seconds won 20 4. first quarter 3 2 in Aurelia favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Marcus
Wieland
Harold Larson
C. Rapp
Aurelia Seconds
Kline
Elliott
Aurelia-Marcus
Farmers National Bank Holds Annual Meeting January 9
The Farmers National Bank of Aurelia Iowa held its annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon January 9 with over 700 shares represented. President L E Christensen reported a successful year, the surplus rising to 45000 dollars and the usual dividend declared. Directors elected for 1945 were Charles Nelson Gust Peterson E W Peterson Pierre Bengtson Arthur Ohlson Earl Fraser and L E Christensen. Officers for 1946 named L E Christensen President Charles Nelson Vice President Chester G Sjoberg Cashier Edna M Gearke Assistant Cashier E L Brummer Teller Darlene Grienke and Fern Bengtson Bookkeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank of
Aurelia
Iowa
L. E. Christensen
Charles Nelson
Gust Peterson
E. W. Peterson
Pierre Bengtson
Arthur Ohlson
Earl Fraser
L.e.christensen
Chester G. Sjoberg
Edna M. Gearke
Edna M. Gearke—Asst
E. L. Brummer
tTeller
Darlene Grienke
Fern Bengt
Iowans Receives Alaska Clothing Shipment
B D Snook of Iowa Falls received a shipment of clothing from the J W Thompson family of Nenana Alaska. A note asked him to clean the clothes and send them back to Alaska. It was his first order from Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Snook
Iowa Falls
J. W. Thompson
Nenana
Alaska
Mr. Snook
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau Party Attracts Members
A Pitcher Township Farm Bureau social and membership report gathering was held Monday night in the Legion room of the Community building. Township director O. S. Nelson and captain Maurice Eddy oversaw the drive as members and farm families attended despite bad weather. The township quota is 120 with county quota 1375, and organizers hope to boost membership to meet targets. Herman Andresen and Mrs. Floyd Glawe topped card scores while Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peterson had the low score. Lunch was provided by Maurice Eddy and O. S. Nelson, with plans for another social event for all Pitcher township Farm Bureau members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcher Township
Farm Bureau
Legion
O. S. Nelson
Maurice Eddy
Herman ‘Andresen
Floyd Glawe
Ralph Peterson
Nelson
Edith Marsh Dies After Stroke in Aurelia Home
Miss Edith Marsh 70 of Aurelia died Tuesday morning around 11 following a short illness. She suffered a stroke Monday evening and was found by her brother William Tuesday afternoon. Survived by three sisters and one brother, funeral set for Friday at 2 30 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Stanworth of the Methodist church officiating. Burial in Aurelia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Marsh
Aurelia
William
B. R.wilson
Prince George
B. C
Canada
C. W. Person
O. A. Roger
Ration stamp validity dates announced by OPA
The OPA sets fixed invalidation dates for ration stamp series with new red meat and dairy stamps and blue processed food stamps each month Expiration is about 16 weeks from validation Red stamps include Q5 R5 5 and Tb5 U5 V5 WB X65 valid through March 81 and April 28 Y6 Z5 A2 B2 C2 D2 valid through June 2 Blue stamps X5 Y5 Z5 A2 B2 valid through March 31 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 through April 28 Sugar stamps No 34 valid through February 28 No 85 valid through June 2
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OPA
Farmers National Bank Now Owned Entirely By Aurelia People
L F Christensen president reports on January 2 1945 a closing that transferred Earl L Yocum of Galva Illinois interest in the Farmers National Bank of Aurelia Iowa to local owners. Bank founded 1884 by O E Yocum Alex Fraser and J T McCall now over 61 years at its present site with resources over 1 600 000 and a steady dividend and local control by Aurelia residents.
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Farmers National Bank of
Aurelia
Iowa
Earl L. Yocum
Galva
Illinois
Bank and Associates
J. S. McCall
O. E. Yocum
Alex Fraser
Earl Fraser
J. T. McCall
Cherokee County
Leonard Be, Christensen
Nere
P. D. Wine
My Uhvistensen
Aurelia Red Cross Holds Annual Chapter Meeting
The Aurelia Chapter of the American National Red Cross met January 17 in the Aurelia Community building. Officers elected for the year include L. M. Patterson as chairman and C. H. Kaskey as vice chairman. The War Fund Drive for Aurelia and Pitcher township was set for spring 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
The
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
C. H. Kasky
H. H. Lockin
W. H. Bischel
L. M. Patterson
C. H. Kaskey
N. H. Lockin
Earl Fraser
Beulah Dagger
Art Larson
Gladys Larson
Arvid Anderson
Mabel Johnson
Walt Matzdorff
John Holderness
Captain McKinnis Authorized To Wear Distinguished Unit Badge
Captain Burdette J. McKinnis 28 of Aurelia Iowa a B 24 Liberator pilot in the 15th AAF in Italy is authorized to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge with one bronze cluster for a Ploesti mission. The 15th Air Force bomber group twice cited by the President for outstanding duty, first for the Regensburg Prufening attack on February 25, and the April 5 Ploesti strike. McKinnis earned pilot wings and a commission as a second lieutenant in October 1941 arriving in the Mediterranean theater last November.
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15Th Aaf
Italy
Burdette J. McKinnis
Aurelia
Iowa
15Th Air Force
United States
Prufening
Regensburg
Germany
Ploesti
Romania
MecKinnis
Mediterranean
Harrison family outfits Ford for snow emergencies near Decorah
Harrison Earth and his sons Jessie and Raymond prepare a Ford car equipped for heavy snow. The setup includes a caterpillar drive and metal runners at the front for traction in winter conditions.
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Harrison Earth
Jessie
Raymond
Near
Decorah
Ford
Fire Damages Aurelia Honor Roll Board Sunday Night
A Sunday night fire damaged the Aurelia Honor Roll Board with a shorted wire causing a hole in the painted flags. Neon tubes were already out since last summer after hail damage. Arlin Bumann noticed sparks, disconnected the wires, called the telephone office and used a fire extinguisher to prevent total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Arlin Bumann
Herman Buman
Hanover
Warren Owens Killed In Action In Belgium
Warren D. Owens aged 21 son of Mrs A C Will of Aurelia was reported killed in action January 10 in Belgium by a war department telegram received by his mother Sunday. He entered service March 1942 and went overseas September 1944 after graduating Armour Dak high school in 1939.
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Set
Warren D. Owens
A. C. Will
Aurelia
Belgium
War Department
Armour
Boy Scouts to Make Paper Collection in Aurelia
The Aurelia Boy Scouts will collect salvage paper Tuesday afternoon February 3 after dinner. Residents should box or tie waste paper and place it on the curb for pickup. A truck will take collected paper to market the next day, with country folks urged to bring paper to the depot by Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Boy Scouts
IFES
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Emma Fair Child
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kind deeds and sympathy during the illness and death of their mother Mrs. Emma Fair Child, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grigsby.
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Emma Fairchild
Aurelia Beats Quimby 41 18 In County Tourney Opener
Aurelia high school under coach Russell Null won the county tournament first round at Cherokee High Gym defeating Quimby 41 to 18. Kareld Larson led Aurelia with 17 points as Aurelia pulled away after a 3-0 start, with steady scoring from Wieland Glawe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Null
Aurelia
Quimby
Cherokee
Aurelia to Face Larrabee in County Championship
Aurelia defeated Marcus 36 to 24 Thursday night to reach the finals. Larra bee beat Meriden in the other semifinal, setting Aurelia to meet Larrabee Saturday night at Cheroke High School gym for the county title.
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Aurelia
Marcus
Larrabee
Meriden
Cheroke High School
Call for County Men Includes 8 from Aurelia
A list of 50 county men scheduled for pre induction physicals this week includes eight from Aurelia. Most of the applicants are 20 farmers aged 18 to 25. those passing the tests will face induction into the armed forces.
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Aurelia
Fragmentary Names List From Aurelia Community Page
A partial roster of residents includes Clifford L. Menefee Richard R Mahler Kenneth T Selake Donald LeRoy Tinlett Martin Jr Kaytengren Melvin Charles Roggon Gunnar A Osterling Darrel W Sturgeon Kenneth Axel Johnson with unclear context.
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The
Aurelia’ Comunity
Clifford L. Menefee
Richard R. Mahler
Ikenneth T. Selake
Donald LeRoy Tinlett
Martin Jr. Kaytengren
Melvin Charles Roggon
Gunnar A. Osterling
Darrel W. Sturgeon
Kenneth Axel Johnson
Thankful note for support after bereavement
A family expresses sincere thanks for the help and kindness shown after the passing of their husband and father Mrs. Frank Kolpin and Children note appreciation and request readers to watch their subscription date.
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Frank Kolpin
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Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Assn
Sgt
E. D. Mummert
Farmers National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Tech
Henry G. Bohlen
Kansas
Bohlen
U.S. Treasury Department
R. Glawe
Larson
Caves
Jones
Wilds
Our
Tor
Sale Columyp
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau Party
Aurelia Chapter
Helc
Capt. McKinnis
Aurelia Honor Roll Board
Warren Owens
Mrs
Co. Tourney
First Trust & Savings Bank
First Trust & Savings 2
Vals
Feuere
Deposit Insuranee Corporativ
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