Society Notes from December Luncheon and New Year Dance
Secret Sisters Pinochle club met at Mrs. Ralph Mongan’s home for a 1 pm luncheon on December 30 with pinochle and draws for 1950 Secret Sisters. New Year’s Eve party at Aurelia Legion hall featured Bunce at 183 tables, prizes for Radke and Johnson groups, and dancing after festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Sisters
Ralph Mongan
Albert Libke
Walter Matzdorff
Jack Grapen
Aurelia Legion Hall
Bunce
Edmund Radke
Laurene Radke
Fred Kolpin
Walt Radke
Walt Meinking
George Johnson
S P Bengtson 1863 196? obituary Cherokee Iowa
S Peter Bengtson born January 8 1863 in Mellby Sweden died in Cherokee on December 18 age 86 years 11 months and 10 days. He arrived in America in May 1886 settled in Cherokee County farmed and married Anna M Johnson in February 1898. They lived in Diamond Township then moved to Cherokee in 1926. Five descendants remain including daughter Irnie Peterson son Louis C Bengtson and others. He was lifelong Lutheran and survived by one brother John three grandchildren and numerous relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Peter Bengtson
Johanna
Bengt Mattson
Mellby
Laholm
Sweden
Cherokee
Christian Church
Lutheran Church
Bengtson
America
Cherokee County
Anna M. Johnson
Diamond Township
Rlig
Waterloo
Ferne
John
Farm Sale Dates and Auctioneers List
Farm sale dates include January 31, 1950 for Clarence Eischen with sale location 34 miles south and 8 miles west of Aurelia. Auctioneers Hal Strom and Gustafson. January 10 for John Hasenwinkel located 1 mile east and 7/4 miles north of Aurelia. February 7 for Chas Hamann two miles south and one half mile east of Diamond Center. Auctioneers A A Woltman and Oscar Gustafson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Eischen
Aurelia
Halstrom
Gustafson
John Hasenwinkel
Chas. Hamann
Diamond Center
A. A. Woltman
Oscar Gustafson
Card of Thanks from Clifford Menefee
Clifford Menefee thanks friends for cards and gifts sent during his hospital stay and convalescence at home. He expresses appreciation for the kindness.
Wanda Hamann and LuVerne Gustafson to Wed Jan 28
Mr and Mrs Chas Hamann of Aurelia announce the engagement of Wanda Hamann to LuVerne Gustafson son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Gustafson of Cherokee Iowa The wedding is set for Saturday January 24 at 7 30 PM at the Galva Methodist Church in Galva Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Hamann
LuVerne Gustafson
Chas. Hamann
Aurelia
Wanda
Oscar Gustafson
Cherokee
Galva Methodist Church
Galva
Iowa
Cherokee Couple Wed In Immaculate Church Ceremony
Miss Mary Frances Cosgrove and Marvin Lewis Anderson wed Tuesday December 28 at the Immaculate church in Cherokee. The double ring ceremony was performed by Father E. V. Carpenter. A reception for 50 followed at Hotel Lewis. The couple will reside at 604 Bishmart Place, Cherokee, after a New Orleans honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Immaculate Church
Cherokee
Mary
Frances Cosgrove
Harry V. Cosgrove
Marvin Lewis Anderson
Hazel Anderson
E. V. Carpenter
Rose Ann Cosgrove
George Loucks
Aurelia
Hotel Lewis
Tom McCullough
James Cosgrove
Gus Ohlson
Mary Timmins
Anderson
Sioux Valley Hospital
Wec
Brinegary
Cherokee State Hospital
Aurelia High School
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Illinois Central Railroad
New Orleans
Bishmart Place
Hasenwinkel Farm Sale Planned for January 10
John Hasenwinkel will hold a closing-out farm sale on Tuesday January 10 at 12 noon. The farm lies 1 mile east and 7k miles north of Aurelia. The sale includes 38 cattle 41 hogs 14 sheep 2 horses poultry farm implements and various other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hasenwinkel
Aurelia
Sentinel
Livestock Diseases Discussed At First Farmer's Adult Class
Dr John Dewar of Cherokee presented a 45 minute overview on livestock disease control at the opening session of the Farmer's Evening School in Aurelia high school. A panel including L W Johnson Cliff Chapman Paul Jones and Gus Ohlson will discuss Farm Policy and price supports at the January 11 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dewar
Farmer’s
Aurelia High School
L. W. Johnson
Farm Bureau
Cliff Chapman
Paul Jones
Gus Ohlson
Chapman
Gracious Entertaining Lesson For Pitcher Township Ladies
Mrs. Raymond Nelson hosted the Pitcher Township Ladies at her home on a Tuesday meeting January 8. Mrs. Carmen Lawrence presented the lesson on gracious entertaining. Sixteen women and four children attended, sharing a noon buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcher Township
Raymond Nelson
Carmen Lawrence
Edmund Radke
Ivar Carlson
Vernon Peterson
Henry Anderson
Pitcher Two
Whitney Grain Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for Whitney Grain Company to operate elevators and storage facilities in Aurelia Cherokee Iowa with capital stock of 100000 dollars. Directors named W E Whitney Katherine Whitney Clair R Whitney to run affairs. private stockholder property exempt from corporate debts. Dated December 31 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Grain Company
Aurelia
Cherokee
State of
Iowa
Secretary of State
Church Announcements at First Congregational Church
Regular Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 00 a m Divine Worship at 11 00 a m and Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m Pastor J E Gebhardt invites all to share in the fellowship of these services.
Methodist Church Service Notes and Activities
Pastor E Wayne Hilmer leads morning worship at 11 00 with the sermon Of Whom Then Sunday school starts at 10 00 for seekers. Thursday events include Youth Fellowship Official board meeting and choir practice W S C S hosts a 1 pm luncheon for General Aid on Thursday Jan 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Aid
St Pauls Lutheran Church Ambassadors for Christ Message
Pastor E J Wehrspann invites the community to Sunday 9 45 am Divine Service 10 45 am Sunday School and 2 00 pm annual voters meeting The message centers on reconcilation through Christ and God"s forgiveness in His substitutionary death Our church welcomes all to attend services and hear more about this reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
Mt Olive Baptist Church Service Schedule
Henry Olsen, pastor. Sunday church school at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 2:30 p.m. Evening services will be held in homes during colder weather. Plates announced in church bulletin weekly. We welcome you to our services.
Emanuel Lutheran Church Schedule With Pastor Carl W. Larson
The Emanuel Lutheran Church announces services and activities led by Pastor Carl W. Larson. Friday board meeting at 7 30 p m Saturday confirmation class at 11 a m morning worship at 9 30 a m church school and Bible classes at 10 30 a m Tuesday annual congregational meeting at 1 p m.
Trinity Lutheran Church Activities listed for Alta Iowa
Saturday confirms class at 9 a.m. Junior choir at 10 a.m. Church School 9:55 a.m. and 10 a.m. service at 11 a.m. Sermon “My Teaching is not Mine.” Daughters of Trinity meet at Gladys Johnson’s with Muriel Rehnstrom assisting. Congregation annual meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Reports and election. Bible study Wednesday. Choir Thursday. Woman's Missionary Society Friday 2:15 p.m. Hostesses Mrs Jorgensen and Mrs Anderson with program leader Mrs Gustafson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Trinity
Gladys Johnson
Muriel Rehnstrom
Woman’s Missionary Society
Ralph Jorgensen
Hjalmar Anderson
Mervin Gustafson
A. H. S. Basketball Schedule Preview Dates
A. H. S. announces basketball dates through February with home and away games at Sutherland Newell Sanborn Cherokee Paullina and Alta. The schedule includes the 28-County Tournament and the 21-25 Sectional tournament along with conference games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Newell
Sanborn
S. C
Cherokee
Paullina
Calumet
Galva
Hartley
Sioux Rapids
Alta
Hospital thanks note from Chas Lockin
Chas Lockin thanks supporters who visited him in Alta hospital and the Alta school children for a candy box.
Grateful Holiday Thanks From Mr and Mrs Bert Philpott
To the carol singers neighbors and so many good friends who remembered us at the holiday season we extend our grateful thanks from Mr and Mrs Bert Philpott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Philpott
Sentinel Agency Offers Sioux City Newspapers Subscriptions
The Sentinel, serving as agent for both Sioux City papers, invites readers to subscribe. Contact options and pricing are advertised to new and renewing customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Sioux City
Aurelia Women’s Adult Class Opens 1950 Lectures on Interior Decorating
The Aurelia Women’s Adult Class began its 1950 session with Miss Virginia Herrick as speaker. She outlined a five lecture series focusing on interior decorating, emphasizing walls, color, and wall treatments, with plans to cover floors, window arrangements, and furniture placement in later meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Virginia Herrick
Miss Herrick
Lyle Whiting Weds Cherokee Girl in Sioux City
Lyle Whiting married Miss Ruby White on Wednesday December 28 at the First Methodist church in Sioux City with Rev. George Dunn presiding. The couple, both of Aurelia and Cherokee families, planned a wedding trip to Omaha and will reside north of Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby White
T. C. White
Cherokee
Lyle Whiting
Robert Whiting
Aurelia
First Methodist
Sioux City
George Dunn
Robert Patrick
Sutherland
Omaha
Whiting
Grand Meadow
Moore Abstract and Title Company
Merlin Rosene
L. G. Kaskey
State Eddy
W. O. Striker
St. Paul Hospital
Mary Booth
Aurelian
W. R. Chant
Rapp
First National Bank
Moses Mummert
Lew Daniels
W. H. Bischel
Mr. Dischel
B. E. Lloyd
Algirug
Eugene Grigsby
McCook
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado
Iowa Public Service aids Humboldt Cooperative with power supply
Iowa Public Service Company confirms a contract to supply the Corn Belt Cooperative up to 8000 kilowatts through next June. The power, from the Storm Lake steam plant, will serve about 4000 farm customers and is drawn where lines intersect near Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Public Service Company
Corn Belt Power Cooperative
Humboldt
A. M. Larsen
Corn Belt Cooperative
REA
Mr. Larsen
Storm Lake
Corn Belt Co-op
Eagle Grove
Sioux City
Thank you note from Albert V Fierk
Albert V Fierk thanks relatives and friends for cards letters gifts and visits during illness especially patrons of rural route No 2. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Berg Expresses Thanks To Local Fire Department
A resident named W H Berg thanks the Aurelia Fire Department and others who responded to a fire call and helped bring the blaze under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Fire Department
Aurelia Dairy Offers $10 Credit for First 1950 Baby
Goombs Guernsey Dairy announces a $10 credit to the first baby born in 1950 to parents residing in the Aurelia community as part of a local promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Goomb
Guernsey
Aurelia Hosts Sutherland In Sioux Valley Clash
Aurelia high school opens after holiday play with a home game against Sutherland in a Sioux Valley conference tilt Friday January 6. Preliminary game at 7 p.m. followed by the first team. Then on January 10 coach Loran Coburn’s Bulldogs host Newell in a non conference matchup with the second team game at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Sutherland
Loran Coburn
Bulldogs
Newell
Corn Shelter and Garage Destroyed by Fire
A corn shelter and adjacent garage belonging to W. H. Berg were destroyed by fire at 12 10 a m Wednesday, two blocks east of Main Street. The Aurelia Fire Department braved sub zero temperatures to fight the blaze. Loss for the corn sheller, machine, and frame garage was estimated at 3000 dollars. The sheller on a truck, in the 14 by 34 foot garage, caught fire first, and flames spread to the shelter and a workshop. An electric drill, grinder, greasing equipment and other tools were destroyed. only walls remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Berg
Berg Place
Main Street
Aurelia Fire Department
Berg
Fox Hunt To Be Staged Near Here Sunday
The second fox hunt and the first of the 1950 season will be held Sunday afternoon. Herb Langwin of Aurelia, in charge, says gathering is between 12:00 and 12:30 at a point four miles south and one mile west of Aurelia. Shotguns only. three team captains will supervise directions and hunting lines. Sangwin urges participation after a large turnout before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Langwin
Aurelia
Sangwin
Weatherman Delivers Severe Wintry Blast Across the Area
Old Man Winter sent a harsh storm week with freezing to subzero readings early Thursday rising to 10 above by noon. Roads turned icy from rain sleet and freezing temps Monday through Wednesday with snow and high winds adding to dangerous conditions.
Thanking All Who Visited Me at Alta Hospital
William Westphal Sr expresses gratitude to those who sent cards and visits during his stay at Alta hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Hospital
Wm. Westphal Sr
Looking Back Into the Past A decade and three decades of Aurelia notes
A compilation of local items recalls ten, twenty, and thirty years ago in Aurelia area communities. Entries mention obituaries, marriages, assessor changes, farm moves, church parsonages, and local business updates including bank and gas station plans, plus births and relocations of families.
Annual Meeting Notice of Maple Valley Mutual Insurance
The Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association will hold its annual meeting Saturday January 14 1950 at 2 00 p m in the Lockin Insurance office in Aurelia All members are urged to attend H H Lockin secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Lockin Insurance
Aurelia
H. H. Lockin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
Harriet McCurdy
Howard Nelson Sr
Walter Meinking
Walter Radke
Imo Krout
Meinking
Matzdorff
Clarence Kaskey
Howard Nelson Jr
S. P. Bengtson
Clifford Menefee
Marvin Anderson
Mary Cosgrove
First Trust & Savings Bank
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
W. EE. Whitney
Katherine Whitney
Clair R. Whitney
W. E. Whitney
J. E. Gebhardt
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
E. J. Wehrspann
MT. Olive Baptist Church
Henry Olsen
Trinity Lutheran Church
Carl W. Larson
Chas, Lockin
Iowa Public Service Co
Humboldt Cooperative
Velour
Albert
V. Fierk
W. H
Weatherman
Will Peters
Bartz
James Casey
Cherokee County Board of Supervisors
Iva Getsmeier
Victor Ramsey
O. Bahr
Fats
Gladys Lansen
Southwest
Albert Stock
Cleghorn
Methodist Parsonage
Farmers National Bank
Cherokee Recreational League
Loan & Abstract
Cherokee Armory
John Carlson
Mrs. Kolpin
Zoma Coombs
Rochester
George Wieland
Butterfield
OWA
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