Aurelia 44 County Bride Weds Cpl Robert Fassler
Aurelia High School pair Aurelia Akers and Cpl. Robert Fassler wed at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Aurelia on Sunday February 6. The ceremony featured a double ring service with a pink and blue decor scheme and a reception in the church parlors. The couple, both graduates of Aurelia High School class of 1941, will reside in Topeka Kansas where Fassler is stationed, with the bride employed in San Diego prior to the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Akers
Guy Akers
Cpl
Robert Fassler
Adolph Fassler
San Diego
California
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Aurelia
William Walter
Herluf Christensen
Mr. Christensen
Jean Simmers
Janice Akers
Frances Fassler
Loren Coburn
U. S
N. R
Ralph Mongan
Mrs. Christensen
Shirley Scherkenbak
Art Delperdang
Bert Beeghley
Ray Meyler
Merlin Goettsch
Viola Allen
Delores Kaskey
Ruth Wegahn
Elva Delperdang
Fassler
Aurelia High School
Calif
Topeka
Kansas
John Rawe
Mayd Hebron
Barbara
Marvis Ann
W. E. Lake
Elmer Pewsey
Storm Lake
Maryville
Webster Akers
Larrabee
Frances
Beth Shank
Omaha
Neb
Howard Smith
Sioux City
Ralph Rohde
Ed Gearke
Glen Akers
Quimby
Ronald Dyslin
Cherokee
Taffy Ann Operetta Delights Aurelia Audience
The Aurelia high school operetta Taffy Ann drew a packed audience Tuesday night. Sixth through eighth graders under Miss Wilma Nyce’s direction delivered clear singing and dialogue with clever costumes that enhanced the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Eifth Rade
Wilma Nyce
A. H. S. Basketball Schedule Highlights Home Games
The schedule lists Feb 11 Sutherland at home Feb 18 Quimby at home Feb 28 Immaculate Conception at home and a March 14 Sectional Tournament.
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Sutherland
Quimby
Immaculate Conception
War Bonds Promise Faster Return of Fighting Men
Wartime appeal emphasizes that purchasing war bonds will finance troops and hasten veterans' return home. Public campaign stresses patriotic duty and the economic impact of bond sales on national security.
Legion Auxiliary Collecting Discarded Fur Garments
The U S Maritime Commission requests more fur vests for the merchant marine prompting the War Emergency Board to seek discarded fur garments. Aged in Watercat fur vests should be sent quickly via Larson's store or Mrs A W Larson for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Maritime Commission
War Emergency Board of the
Fur Industry
Larson
A. W. Larson
Friends of Scouting Drive Nets Over $400
The Friends of Scouting fundraising in Aurelia and nearby farms raised a little over 400 for the Prairie Gold Area Scout council for 1944. A Kick-off breakfast occurred at the Nelson Cafe with field executive Elmer Dvornik of Orange City. Advance gifts chair Harold Nelson led four teams including Rev. Stanworth and Rev. Trigg, Theo Schulke with H. H. Lockin, Vernon Peterson with Axel Johnson, and Harry Howell with Carl Lighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Scouting
Aurelia
Prairie Gold Area Scout Council
Nelson Cafe
Elmer Dvornik
Orange City
Prairie Gold Area
Harold Nelson
Stanworth
Rev. Trigg
Theo. Schulke
H. H. Lockin
Vernon Peterson
Axel Johnson
Harry Howell
Carl Lighter
California Winter Ends as Blizzard Strikes Nation
The winter weather shifts from calm in California to a nationwide blizzard. Temperatures fall, six inches of snow blanket roads by Thursday morning, with northwest then northeast winds. Schools close Thursday and likely Friday as snow and wind continue.
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California
Ellen Ohlson to Star in Cornell College Comedy of Errors
Ellen Ohlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy G Ohlson will act in Cornell College Little Theater production of A Comedy of Errors slated for February 25 and 26. With male talent abroad the theater uses an all girl cast and a new directing scheme by Albert and Bertha Johnson.
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Mount’ Vernon
Hellen Ohlson
Roy G. Ohlson
Cornell College Little Theater
Armed Services
Cornell Theater
Albert
Bertha Johnson
Aurelia Short of 4th War Loan Quota
Earl Fraser, chairman of the 4th War Loan Drive in Aurelia, says the town is about $6,000 short of its $29,000 quota for War Bonds. Pledges total $22,500 as of February 8. outreach continues to those unresponsive before the drive ends next Tuesday February 15.
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Earl Fraser
Aurelia
eAurelihee
Fraser
Minute Men
Lt Russell McKinnis Talk Highlights Afton Farm Bureau Meeting
Lt Russell McKinnis spoke at the Afton township Farm Bureau gathering held at the R R Jones farm home. He recalled escaping death in New Guinea after his Liberator crew bailed out during a storm on a bombing run last October. The talk covered Pacific service with the Jolly Rogers squadron. County Extension Director C H Thompson spoke on soil conservation and George Zwick outlined a membership drive. A pot luck dinner fed 50 to 60 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell McKinnis
Afton Township
R. R. Jones
McKinnis
New Guinea
Southwest Pacific
C. H. Thompson
George Zwick
Four Pythias Candidates Conferred Second Degree
At the Au relia Knights of Pythias Lodge meeting Tuesday night the second degree was conferred on four candidates Ervil Rapp Carl Lighter H J Will and Ralph Mongan. Clarence Simmons of Cherokee assisted with the degree work. A lunch followed, served by Ralph Peterson and Ray Grigsby. Members are urged to attend next Tuesday for another class of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Knights of Pythias Lodge
Ervil Rapp
Carl Lighter
H. J. Will
Ralph Mongan
Clarence Simmons
Cherokee
Ralph Peterson
Ray Grigsby
War Bonds Bought Today Save Scores of Lives
Citizens purchase war bonds today to fund military efforts and protect families. The drive emphasizes immediate financial support and national unity as the nation backs defense programs and aims to minimize casualties.
County Men Reclassified From 3 A to 1 A by Board
During the past two weeks nearly 200 county men have been reclassified from 8 A to 1 A by the county selective service board. The list includes Raymond H. Kruse Lewis Ammons Arnold Hasenwinkel Bryce Thiel Virgil Lagson Wayne Kirkpatrick Robert Bjorkgren Elliott Mongan Louis Bengtson Selden Mc Clusky John Laposky Arnold Faber Chester Sjoberg and Laurence Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Selective Service Board
Aurelians
Raymond H. Kruse
Lewis Ammons
Arnold Hasenwinkel
Bryce Thiel
Virgil ‘Lagson
Wayne Kirkpatrick
Robert” Bjorkgren
Elliott Mongan
Louis Bengtson
Selden McClusky
John Laposky
Arnold Faber
Chester Sjoberg
Laurence Griffith
Old Auburn Car Seeks Buyer for 1917 Vintage Roadster
An Auburn car, 26 years old with 854 miles, a 1917 six cylinder four passenger roadster, is offered by Harry Howell. The car, bought from Ida Buddenhagen estate administrator, was originally sold to Dr. A G Connell by Henry Stiencke and Henry Gearke, later sold to the Buddenhagen sisters for 1236 dollars after 100 miles. The motor had sat for 20 years but now runs smoothly with tires in varied condition and paint showing age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howell
Harry
Lou Anderson
Ida Buddenhagen
A. G. Connell
Henry Stiencke
Henry Gearke
County Legion Meeting Set for Marcus February 17
The American Legion in Cherokee county will hold its county meeting at Marcus on Thursday February 17 with air force veteran bombardier as one speaker. Wiley Satterlee is County Commander-Elect and new officers W J Satterlee Marcus commander H H Armbrecht Cherokee vice commander Lee Nafziger Cleghorn finance officer will be installed by District Commander Herman H Koch Sioux City. Members urged to attend as Aurelia meeting is canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
American Legion
Marcus
Wiley Satterlee
Cherokee County Legion
Herman H. Koch
Sioux City
W. J. Satterlee
H. H. Armbrecht
Cherokee
Lee Nafziger
Cleghorn
Aurelia
Championship Result Heights in 1930s Iowa Basketball
In first round Meriden 28 Cleghorn 21 Washta 24 Grand Meadow 20 Marcus 20 Larrabee 1h Aurelia 45 Quimby 23. Semis Washta 25 Meriden 138 Aurelia 22 Marcus 16. Consolation Meriden 22 Marcus 16. Championship Aurelia 30 Washta 29.
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Meriden
Cleghorn
Washta
Grand Meadow
Marcus
Larrabee
Aurelia
Quimby
Thirty-Five Cherokee County Men Pass Pre-Induction Tests
Thirty-five men from Cherokee County passed pre-induction physicals at Camp Dodge since January 26 and were found fit for military service. Names include Norman Erickson Donald Peterson Sean Sauter Don R Hankens and Lloyd Ruby. It notes no definite call date. Boy Scout paper-saving reminder follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Camp Dodge
Norman Erickson
Donald Peterson
Sean Sauter
Don R. Hankens
Lloyd Ruby
Aurelia Crowned 1944 Cherokee County Champions in Narrow Final
Aurelia high school edged Washta 30 to 29 in the county final at Wilson High School gym. Aurelia advanced by beating Quimby 46-23 and Marcus 2-16, while Washta beat Grand Meadow 26-20 and Meriden 25-13 to reach the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Null
Aurelia
Cherokee County
Wilson High School
Cherokee
Washta
Quimby
Marcus
Grand Meadow
Meriden
Mires
Washta Quint
Auralia
Farm sale dates and war bonds push for victory
Read notes list farm sale dates February 16 Frank Huseman Web February 17 Nelson and Anderson. War bonds urged this month as a must buy to speed victory. Keep track of your subscription date and participate in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfrank Huseman
Nelson and Anderson
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