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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
3
Former Senator Guy M. Gillette of Cherokee addressed the Luther Laymen's League at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on the Palestine situation and Britain's role in its 26 year history. He cited the League of Nations open door and criticized Britain for 1944 restrictions.
Aurelia junior high first and second teams fell to Storm Lake squads last Thursday. First team 21 10, second team 17 10. Lenz led with 6 points. Miller 3, Peters 1. Aurelia seconds struggled 10 17 at final. Next, Aurelia faces Cleghorn Feb 26 at 4 pm and enters Quimby tournament March 1 to 4 with a March 1 game set for 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Doris Bekish announces in this week’s Sentinel the opening of My Lady’s Shop in the former Virgil Larson home two blocks east and three houses north of the Congregational church. She is a Sioux City graduate who ran a shop there for three years, relocated with her husband George and daughter, and will operate the Aurelia business locally while her husband works at McDeid Plumbing.
Ruth Anna Williams born May 27 1894 in Diamond township Cherokee IA died Feb 11 1948 aged 58 8 11. Wife of William Haight mother of Marguerite Hilbert Dean Haight Mary Polson. five grandchildren. Funeral in Cherokee with burial in Diamond cemetery.
Aurelia school prepares material for another yearbook following the popular 1947 edition. The new volume will have more pages and a finer binding. Orders are being taken. notify Dorothy Ann Bengtson, business manager, before March 1 to purchase.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and divine worship at 10 45 a m. Lenten services are held Thursday evenings at 7 30. A cordial welcome awaits readers seeking inspiration and cheer. Classified ad note suggests sale.
The Aurelia Bulldogs defeated Paullina 43 to 34 at home and beat Fairview 48 to 39 on the road to run conference wins to five with two losses. Kaskey led Aurelia with 16 points in the Paullina game, while Westphal added 17 in the Fairview victory.
The Women’s Adult Class met Wednesday evening with a brief business meeting and a lesson on home safety. Two films were shown and plans made for a Feb 25 pot luck at Aurelia School lunch room with attendees asked to bring covered dishes and their own utensils.
The Farmers Adult Evening School weekly meeting covered commercial fertilizer with a movie This is Our Land shown and discussion held. A market news report and a National Farm Institute update were given. Next session will tackle weed control with Mr Meyers, Cherokee county weed commissioner, as a guest. This is the year’s final meeting.
We thank friends for cards visits and support during hospitalization and at home from Tizs Al Libke Dennis and Duane. This message expresses gratitude for kindness and comfort received.
Friday's Valentine party framed a week of classroom activity across grades. Students praised guest Marlene Schipper and teachers Mrs. Alvin Peterson and Mrs. John Fraser while animals of winter and arithmetic growth occupied science and math. Notable items include spelling honors, birthdays, and a junior high spelling contest selection.
Coach Nulls Bulldogs wrap up their season Tuesday night at Hartley in the Sioux Valley Conference finale. Three A H S seniors Glenn Beeghley Dan Coombs and Ervin Westphal will bid farewell. A Hartley win would leave the race tight with Aurelia Milford and Hartley.
The National Future Farmers of America week runs February 21 to 27. Founded in 1928 the organization nears its 20th anniversary this year with about 250 000 members in 17 states plus Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It outlines 7 500 active local chapters in rural high schools and members aged 14 to 21. The non profit non political group seeks leadership building stronger agriculture and improved country life with no outside affiliations or secrecy.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Christensen hosted a bridge evening with Fred Kaskey and Paulson families among top players. A Valentine luncheon followed. Secret Sisters and Phytician Sisters groups held gatherings with high score and door prizes. Continuous social notes mention multiple clubs, hostess duties, and light lunches.
Jacob Alonzo Rapp 87 died February 11 1948 at Alta Iowa after a life spanning Pennsylvania Illinois Iowa Nebraska and Oregon. Survived by three sons Albert Clarence Edgar and one daughter Mrytle with thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He moved to Aurelia in 1893 worked as painter hardware dealer and grocer and was active in MWA ICOI KP and Dramatic Order groups.
To our kind friends and neighbors who showed sympathy in the death of our beloved father and for the beautiful floral offerings we express sincere appreciation. The Family of J. A. Rapp.
Final report by district chairman Earl Fraser shows Aurelia and surrounding community donations totaling 354.74. Individual contributors give 214.12 with 7.72 from Pythian Sisters and 20.00 from K. P. Lodge plus 112.90 from the School, totaling 354.74.
The Aurelia Independent basketball team lost to Cleghorn 35 to 30 on the home floor Wednesday evening. Cleghorn led each quarter. Aurelia narrowed the gap in the second half but could not overcome the early lead. Quarter scores were 4 12, 15 24, 24 28, 30 35.
About 180 fathers and sons attended a Thursday night meal at the Methodist church. Archie R. Nelson of Cherokee spoke on father son obligations and the Bible quote Behold this is my son with whom I am well pleased. Harold Nelson acted as toastmaster. John Lockin and Claude de St Paer led toasts. Music by James Buenger Jerry Peterson and others accompanied by Mrs. Richard Forbes. Lincoln themed table decor highlighted by red white and blue favors.
Ray Ellis of Spencer announces in the Sentinel that he has purchased the Aurelia Bakery and will open for business Saturday February 21. Ellis is an experienced baker who previously operated a Minnesota bakery before his Army service. He spent five years in the Army, over four years overseas in Iceland, where he met his wife. The Ellis family has three children and plans to move to Aurelia when a residence is found.
The Consolidated School District of New Aurelia in Cherokee and Buena Vista counties Iowa will hold its annual election at City Hall Aurelia Iowa on March 8 1948 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Two three year director terms and a two year treasurer term will be filled plus one County Board of Education member for Election Area District No 4. Secretary M C Paulson dated February 14 1948.
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