Looking Back Into the Past Ten to Forty Years Ago
A retrospective column notes local folks and events from 10, 20, 30 and 40 years ago. It mentions B F Lovely becoming the town’s new registered pharmacist, mild winter aiding athletic field work, scarlet fever prompting the Marcus tournament to Meriden, Otto Loof buying the Howell estate, and moving plans. It recalls Fred Schroeder’s death, J C Eding closing the theater, B B McCarty as cemetery caretaker, Percy Clover moving to LeMars, Guy Akers relocating to the Bischel farm, and the White Lake family purchasing Mrs Olds residence. It also covers Cliff and Irene Robar’s France meeting, Irene’s Red Cross nurse service, Edith Russell’s wedding, Albert Grashoff at George Garber store, E C Lighter purchasing a residence, Fred Everett buying garage equipment, W J Rubberms sale and move, and Moses Mummert buying Garber Mummert building. Additionally farmers forming a cooperative telephone company to acquire the Aurelia system from Northern Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Lovely
Storm Lake
F. E. Pratt Drug Store
Marcus
Meriden
Otto Loof
Howell
Main Street
Fred Schroeder
J. C. Eding
Moving Picture Theater
B. B. McCarty
Percy Clover
LeMars
Guy Akers
Bischel
Clarence Parrott
White Lake
S. D
Lighter
Fred Everett
P. L. Staley
Johnson Bros. Cement
W. J. Rubberms
North Dakota
Moses Mummert
Garber & Mummert
Joseph Harker
Los Angeles
Aurelia
Northern Telephone Co
Scoutoree Set for Cherokee February 7 at 7:30 PM
Scouts from Cherokee district, Cub and Boy Scouts plus parents, gather February 7 at 7 30 PM in Cherokee Methodist basement. Skits, skill demonstrations, and refreshments highlight the event as county troops prepare to showcase activities and meet leaders and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Cherokee
Aurelia
No Induction Calls For Next Two Months
Cherokee county selective service clerk Mrs. Her schel Johnson said there will be no induction calls for February or March. The state headquarters in Des Moines issued the order, while questionnaires will be mailed to married fathers and veterans in the 1925 age group. Veterans are deferred after completing the classification questionnaire. The board will meet again on Wednesday February 9 at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Johnson
Selective Service Board
Cherokee
State
Selective Service
Des Moines
Johnson
County Selective Service Board
Sewing Machines Discussed Wednesday at Women Night School
Walt and Pat Ullrich of Cherokee demonstrated sewing machine care and attachments at the Women's Night School. Walt showed removing plates brushing lint oiling key parts and adjusting buttonhole settings while Pat demonstrated hems tucks bias tape zippers and decorative techniques. The Ullrichs run a Cherokee sewing machine shop and future programs were planned with Mr Moldovan and Mr Laahr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Pat Ullrich
Pat
Ullrich
Cherokee
Moldovan
Wayne Sones Named Farm Employment Service Rep
Wayne Sones is appointed as a volunteer farm placement representative in Aurelia to handle farmer orders and job applications. W. J. Clancy of Storm Lake’s Iowa State Employment Service says spring orders can be placed now. The Sentinel acts as authorized agent for Sioux City newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Employment Service
W. J. Clancy
Storm Lake
Aurelia
Wayne Sones
Wayne’s Place
the Sentinel
Sioux City
Funeral Services For Lloyd Parrott Monday
Funeral services for Lloyd LeRoy Parrott were held Monday afternoon at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Rev. E Stanworth of Aurelia officiated. Burial followed in Aurelia Cemetery. Parrott, born March 28 1899, died January 29 1949 in Cherokee. He was a carpenter and resident of Cherokee. He married Marjorie Farrow September 10 1930 and had one daughter Joan. Survived by brother Russell and Jay of Aurelia and sister Hazel of Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Parrott
Boothby
Cherokee
E. Stanworth
Aurelia
Lloyd (Buck) Parrott
Lewis Hotel
Lloyd LeRoy Parrott
Frank Parrott
Sarah Jane Parrott
Marjorie Farrow
Joan
Russell
Jay
Hazel
Iowa
Lloyd
Garst Discusses Cob Feeding at Farm Class
Bob Garst of Garst & Thomas Seed Corn Co spoke at the Farmer's Evening School about cob feeding with protein supplements. He cited trials at Coon Rapids showing gains near 12 pounds daily on 800 steers, with 18 cents per pound gain, suggesting cob feeding can be economical when protein is added. Mrs Garst supported the discussion and a session on tractor adjustments was announced for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Garst
Garst & Thomas Seed Corn Company
Mr. Garst
Coon Rapids
Bob
Gaxst
Dale Hull
Agricultural Engineering Extension Service
Hull
Golnitzes to Observe 45th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Golnitz will observe their 45th wedding anniversary Sunday February 6 1949 at their Alta home. Open house from 2 to 5 pm invites relatives friends and neighbors. Out of town guests include daughter L W Buddenhagen and family of Marshalltown Town and son Herbert Golnitz and family from Raymond Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Golnitz
Alta
L. W.buddenhagen
Marshalltown
Herbert Golnitz
Raymond, Minn
March of Dimes Drive Totals $713.02 in County
Earl Fraser the local March of Dimes chairman reported a $713.02 total raised toward the Infantile Paralysis Foundation this Thursday morning. He noted Aurelia’s quota stands at just over $1700 and urged residents to continue contributions as the county drive extended past January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Fraser
March of Dimes
Fraser
Fox Hunt Again Set For Sunday
The Little Sioux Rod and Gun club plans a Sunday fox hunt at the same site five miles south of Cherokee and will meet at 12 30 p m with a 1 p m start if temperatures rise above sub zero. Ben Brasser confirms the plan as ice and cold weather have disrupted activity recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Sioux Rod and Gun Club
Cherokee
Ben Brasser
Weekly School Lunch Menu Nine Day Week
A menu outlines daily meals from Monday to Friday featuring macaronian gratin and egg salad on Monday to bread and butter sandwiches and pudding on Monday, through to orange juice and spaghetti with meatballs on Thursday and potato salad and citrus fruit cups on Friday.
Edwards Lease Dairy Bar in Aurelia by Keith Edwards
Mr and Mrs Keith Edwards lease the Dairy Bar in Aurelia from Kenneth Nelson and took possession Tuesday February 1 They plan a new venture and invite patrons to visit They moved with their children to rooms in the Aurelia hotel from the Roy Ohlson farm where he had worked for two years They seek to get acquainted with the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Edwards
Aurelia
Kenneth Nelson
Edwards
Knights and Sisters Raise Funds for March of Dimes
The Pythian Sisters and K of P Lodges of Aurelia hosted a card party at the K of P hall on Monday, collecting 182.47 for the March of Dimes. Eighteen tables played 500 pinochle and bridge with multiple prize sets. bingo rounds and lunch accompanied the event, with prizes donated and cash gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Lodges of Aurelia
K. of P. Hall
Quentin Anderson
Howard Haight
Ruby Tolzin
Les Holderness
Myrna Huseman
Raymond Kruse
Vera Rapp Low
Walter Matzdorff
Alice Larson
Low
Herb Grienke
Dolva Fassler
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights February Session
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Else Nelson cafe on February 1 with 82 attendees. Reports covered kitchen equipment and poppy posters. Lillian Ohlson was named Education for Orphans chair. March of Dimes card party netted 49.15. St Patrick's Tea and Bazaar planned for March. next meeting March 1 featuring Community Service and Pan American programs led by Olive Howell Rubie Carlson and Hazel Stutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Else Nelson
Lillie Fierk
Inez Larson
Marian Mongan
Lillian Ohlson
Education For Orphans
St. Patricks
Specht
Hazel Stutz
Verner Johnson
Gladys Larson
Nora Coombs
Mable Peterson
Mary Wieland
Olive Howell
Rubie Carlson
Hazel Tutz
Aurelia High Honors Teacher of the Week Coach Coburn
The article spotlights Mrs Miller as editor Joyce Hickey and lists staff reporters and typists. It features Aurelia High’s coach Mr Coburn, his background from Aurelia and Buena Vista, Navy service, and loves coaching and dislikes late contests. Mary Ann Nelson is highlighted as senior candidate active in student activities. Carnival king and queen picks are Ordell Grismeier and Bonnie Dyslin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Miller
Joyce Hickey
Marylyn Minkler
Mary Ann Nelson
Dean Nelson
Betty Lou Speers
Imogene Parrott
Violet Pruett
Shirley Teerink
Hallie Sauter
Rose Ann Schramm
Devryn Schramm
Carmen Lighter
Ruth Schramm
Ramona Radle
Joyce Ammons
Anna Braunschweig
Laurine Grashoff
Shirley Perry
Betty Spitzbarth
Mr. Coburn
Aurelia High
Aurelia
Buena Vista College
Navy
Mary Ann
Ingrid Bergman
Gregory Peck
China
Ames
Ordell Grismeier
Bonnie Dyslin
Importance of Participation In Athletics
The article extols athletics for mind and body, noting doctors now support healthy hearts under strenuous activity. It highlights student involvement in physical education and intramurals, plus a report of an F H A meeting on January 20 with plans for a State Convention in Ames and a king and queen party on January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Lehnhardt
Dorothy Mason
Mrs. Martin
Ames
Ettiquette
School Notes and Student Anecdotes Across Page
Notes discuss students Shirley S. and Betty K. with a finger tape question and a ring doubt. Miss Olson is reminded to credit Betty K. for algebra class. Tom H. is urged to plan a sled before sliding. A freshman girl’s black eye at a high school party is questioned. Mrs Miller and Mrs Graham invited scoring input on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley S
Miss Olson
Betty K
Hallie
Tom H
Miller
Graham
Fire damages attic and kitchen at Sylvester Clark Farm
Fire started by an overheated stove pipe at the Sylvester Clark farm home three miles west of Aurelia Tuesday around 10 50 a.m. The Aurelia fire department controlled the blaze with limited further damage, but remaining contents suffered smoke and water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Clark
Clark Farm
Aurelia
Aurelia to Host Fairview Friday Night Showdown
The Aurelia Bulldogs meet Fairview in the Aurelia gym Friday night as the Buena Vista county champs seek revenge after an earlier loss. Sectional pairings announced place Aurelia Bulldogs against Cherokee Braves in Cherokee from February 21 to 26 with the Aurelia Cher oke game set for February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Buena Vista
Aurelia
Aurelia Bulldogs
Cherokee
Cherokee Braves
Carnival at Aurelia High School Draws Crowds
Staff members of the 1949 Aurelia High School group sponsor a Saturday evening carnival on February 5 1949 to fund a bigger annual. Activities include bingo darts fish pond make-up fortune telling pictures refreshments floor show and king and queen contest. Stands open 730 pm floor show at 8 pm king and queen crowned at 1080 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Carmen Miranda
Aurelia High School
Snow Storm Strikes Town With Record Winter Blizzards
Old Man Winter delivered a severe blow last Thursday and Friday with heavy snow and high winds. Drifts blocked highways and halted traffic, delaying trains. Aurelia school closed Friday, but crews cleared two business blocks by evening and most roads by Saturday. Sub zero temps persisted for seven days. The mercury sank to about minus 18 Tuesday night. Aurelia Women’s Club meets Friday at Mrs Maude Sweet’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Cleghorn is County Champs Aurelia Wins Consolation Honors
Cleghorn won the Cherokee county basketball title with a 38 to 30 victory over Quimby at Wilson gym. Aurelia captured consolation honors by defeating Grand Meadow 81 to 29, with Kaskey scoring 15 and Beeghley 4 for Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleghorn
Aurelia
James Buenger
Cherokee County
Wilson Gym
Cherokee
Quimby
Aurelia Bulldogs
Grand Meadow
Vernon Kaskey
Kenneth Beeghley
Jim Nelson
Larks
Beeghley
Ken Rapp
John Nelson
Kaskey
Kaskey Wena Eaters
Abanenes
Jensen
Beeghley Lockin
J. Nelson
Schramm
Rapp
Rg FT
Keck
le ‘Trapp
Bryant
Mahnke
Hiller
Roepke
Klaschen
Fire Department Helped At Clark Farm House Fire
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Clark and Family thank the Aurelia Fire Department and all who assisted in extinguishing a fire at their farm home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Fire Department
S. M. Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sentinel
Scoutoree
Farm Employment Service
Services
First Trust & Savings Bank
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Farmer
Fox Hunt
Knights and Sisters
Legion Auxiliary
Aurelian
Aurelia Women's Club
Maude Sweet
Bank
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
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