Bulldogs Edge Marcus 31 to 30 in Thriller
Aurelia Bulldogs narrowly defeated Marcus Eagles 31 to 30 on home floor as Ken Beeghley was absent. Kaskey and Nelson led scoring with 12 and 11 points while Dorr top scored for Marcus. Second unit added 31-15 win for Aurelia’s reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buenger
Coburn
Cagers
Marcus Eagles
Ken Beeghley
Bulldogs
Aurelia
Marcus
Nelson
Roseburg
Eagles
Schramm
Jensen
Simon
Kaskey
Bulldog
Dorr
Ken Rapp
John Nelson
Peckensnider
Aeeeneseee Atnneeenaessetnesseree i. F
Kaskey Jensen Toeee Schramm Lockin
Nelson Aeeres
M. Schulke
J. Schulke
Anderson
Rattary
Wood
Newell
Newell Boys
Rapp
Christmas Seal Drive Raises $234.33 in Aurelia
Miss Mabel Johnson, Aurelia local chairman, announced proceeds of 234 dollars and 33 cents from the Christmas Seal campaign. She mailed 278 letters and has received 218 replies, with 60 responses still expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Johnson
Miss Johnson
Former Aurelia Girl Married at Alta
Miss Elaine Lauridsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Lauridsen of Alta formerly of east of Aurelia and Robert Werth of Chicago Ill were married Saturday Jan 8 at 4 30 at the Lauridsen home The bride wore a taupe crepe dress and white orchid corsage Attendants were Georgia Lauridsen and Clayton Lauridsen Mrs Harley McKinnis Jr of Minneapolis sang The couple will reside in Chicago The wedding drew relatives from Lauridsen family and from Chicago Lima Ohio and Minnesota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Lauridsen
Walter Lauridsen
Alta
East of Aurelia
Robert Werth
Chicago
Ill
Lauridsen
Georgia Lauridsen
Clayton Laurdisen
Miss Lauridsen
Harley McKinnis Jr
Minneapolis
Werth
Minneapolis, Minn
R. A. Ortmeyer
Lima
Ohio
Mrs Lawrence Demonstrates Freezing Prep at Women’s Night
Mrs Carmen Lawrence hosted a large group of women at the Women’s Night school to show freezing prep for vegetables and fruits. She demonstrated wrappings, ascorbic acid to prevent browning, and a sulphur dip with sodium sulfite for apples. A pie and a chicken were foil wrapped, with the chicken tucked in a cloth stocking ette. The next meeting on January 19 will feature Mr Moldovan discussing draperies and upholstery ideas for rooms and windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Lawrence
Moldovan
Storm Lake
Fraser Elevator Installs Steam Crimping Plant
The A. Fraser Elevator completes a steam crimping plant for oats and barley to be shipped east. Plant start this weekend with five operators, expanding as needed, aiming to offer higher quality grain and above average prices locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Elevator
A. Fraser Elevator
Bulldogs Lose Thriller To Newell Tuesday
Aurelia and Newell battled hard as Aurelia missed key players Jim Nelson and Ken Beeghley. Newell edged ahead 19 to 18 at halftime and cruised in the third, finishing 38 to 32 with Kaskey scoring 15 for Aurelia and Lockin 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Newell
James Buenger
Coburn
Newell Cagers
Bulldog
Jim Nelson
Ken Beeghley
Nelson
Beeghley
Aurelia
Schramm
Kaskey
Lockin
Jensen Schramm
Lockin Renteresues
M. Schulke
J. Schulke
Aera Rer
Asley
Tess Becaa
Rene Tatentneees
Boyd Deterteederen
D. L. Larson
Solven Parteeeeres Deree Johnson Westen Ceeepencee
Mansewanvesans
Kindergarten Teacher Married During Christmas Vacation
The former Miss Lorrain DeJong a kindergarten teacher in the local school married Leonard Kromendyke of Ireton on December 22. The ceremony was in Trinity Reformed church Orange City. Mr Kromendyke is an ex service man now studying at Buena Vista college. They reside in Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorrain DeJong
Leonard Kromendyke
Ireton
Trinity Reformed Church
Orange City
St Pauls Walther League Holds Regular Meeting
The St Pauls Walther League met January 6 with Rev. Ross leading a devotional on vows. Ordell Gertsmeier, president, led a business session as committees were set for a Feb. 18 box social and a joint party with two other leagues. Jim Johnson joined as a new member and the evening included games and a lunch by Merlin Roth and George Young. Thanks were given for the successful paper drive held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Walther League
Ross
Ordell Gertsmeier
Jim Johnson
Merlin Roth
George Young
Black Hills Passion Play comes to Storm Lake February
The famed Luenen Passion Play from Europe is staged in Storm Lake high school auditorium February 1 2 3 under Kiwanis sponsorship. Proceeds aid local youth work with tickets from 1.22 to 3.66 tax included. special rates for school children. Josef Meier portrays Christ with Clare Hume as Mary. Storm Lake one of two Iowa communities hosting the tour.
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Europe
America
Iowa
Black Hills
South Dakota
Storm Lake High School
Kiwanis Club
Storm Lake
Roy Parker
Passion Play
Sportsman’s Inc
Lake Avenue
Josef Meier
Meier
Clare Hume
Mason City
Northwest Town
Afton 4-H Girls Meet Monday Night Change
The Afton 4-H girls will meet at Margaret Carlson home for a 6 30 supper and meeting on Monday night January 17. Please note change of date and watch subscription date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton 4-H
Margaret Carlson
Knights and Sisters Install Officers in Aurelia Ceremony
Eldorado Lodge No. 409 and Pythian Sister Temple No. 72 held a joint public installation at the Legiona hall on Tuesday evening. More than 100 visitors attended as District Deputy A A Rapp Sr. and Past Grand Chief Mabel Johnson oversaw the ceremony with numerous officers installed and presented with red roses. Lunch followed at the K of P hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado Lodge
Aurelia
Legiona
A. A. Rapp Sr
Leslie Holderness
C. C. Merle Nelson
W. C. Lyle
Cliff Bruce
Ralph Peterson
Harry Wilson
L. E. Christensen
Walt Borgeson
Benny Buxton
Estel Wickenhagen
Mabel Johnson
Lillian Ohlson
Gladys Rapp
P. C
Rosalie Peterson
M. E
Rubie Carlson
M. F
Lola Hickey
Golda Buxton
Sylvia Langwin
Susan Rapp
Patty Hickey
F.C. B
P. Hall
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Elects New Officers
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the church parlors on January 5 1949 with Rev Braunschweig leading devotions. Mrs Harvey Kolpin was elected president replacing outgoing officers Mrs Leonard Pingel Mrs Elmer Buddenhagen and Mrs Karl Ehrhardt. Sixteen members attended and refreshments followed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid
Carl Stief
Albert Stief
Braunschweig
Harvey Kolpin
Leonard Pingel
Elmer Buddenhagen
Karl Ehrhardt
John Hasenwinkel
Harry Pingel
Preshagen
Fox Hunt Near Cherokee Yields No Kills
Mrs Beers fox escaped unharmed as 35 sportsmen failed to wound or kill during a Sunday hunt near Flannigan's corner five miles south of Cherokee. Cold weather kept foxes burrowed. another hunt is planned for the same location next Sunday with hunters meeting at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flannigan’s Corner
Cherokee
Aurelian School Spotlight Highlights Faculty and Student Life
The Aurelian spotlight lists faculty advisors editors reporters and typists. It captures classroom activities from debates on ideal teachers to semester tests and radio project preparations, noting sledding plans canceled by lack of snow and a moon unit in science.
Hobbies and leisure time in daily work life
The editorial argues shorter working days free up leisure time and encourages pursuing hobbies. It notes many can access hobbies regardless of status and stresses cultural gains, happiness, and social value from diverting time beyond routine work to personal interests.
Junior High News Back To School After Vacation
We are all back to school after a enjoyable vacation. School notes continue on the back page with updates and announcements for students and staff.
Religious Films at Aurelia Congregational Church
The program committee of the General Aid presents films on January 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Aurelia Congregational Church. Films include The Book for the World of Tomorrow The Great Commander and The Brotherhood of Man A public supper follows by the Mayflower circle chaired by Mrs Walter Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
The
General Aid
L. H. Daniels
Brotherhood of Man
Walter Anderson
Commercial Club plans future Aurelia events
The Aurelia Commercial Club met at the Else Nelson cafe to outline plans for the spring athletic banquet and the late summer Farmers Picnic. Committees for the banquet were formed, a speaker secured, and a familiar midway vendor was chosen for the picnic. Further fundraising and a February meeting to boost membership were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Commercial Club
Else Nelson Cafe
Commercial Club
Chest X-Rays Taken At School In Cherokee County
A mobile X-ray unit toured Cherokee County last week and performed chest X-rays for about 175 students and staff including teachers cooks janitors and bus drivers. Esther Naas and David Anderson operated the unit funded by county health groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Anit
Aprelia
Esther Naas
R. N
David Anderson
County Tuberculosis Association
County Medical Society
Iowa State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
March of Dimes Drive Opens January Fourteen
The March of Dimes campaign for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis runs January 14 to 31 in Aurelia. County chair W H Fishman reports 17 polio cases in Cherokee county this year, with several in Aurelia. Local funds are depleted and a new $1,000 loan is sought, to be repaid from half of net campaign returns. last year’s local net was 1118.45. Karl Fraser is local chair and coin boxes will be set up in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For
W.H. Fishman
Cherokee
Karl Fraser
Fishman
Aurelia
Fraser
National Foundation
Weed Control Topic At Evening School
Bob Oglivy Cherokee county weed commissioner spoke on legal weed control and county road programs at the Farmer's Evening school meeting. Paul Jones described weed spraying experiences and outcomes from the past year. Next week Cliff Lindlief Al Griffith and Bruce Florea will discuss corn borer control methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Oglivy
Paul Jones
Bob
Cherokee County
Cliff Lindlief
Cherokee
al Griffith
Bruce Florea
Public Card Party Aids March of Dimes Effort
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary hosted a public card party at the Aurelia Legion hall Monday night raising 39.65 for the March of Dimes campaign. Proceeds came from the party and donations despite cold weather. five tables of pinochle and 500, four tables of bridge were played along with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Card Party
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Aurelia Legion Hall
Aurelia
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First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
St. Paul’s Walther League
Afton
Hunt East
Aurelian
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
Vernon Kaskey
Janet Wieland
Dave Dyslin
Betty Kolpin
Joan Ohlson
LaVonne Pingel
Mrs. Graham
Marvin
Robert
Casenova
Harold J
Vernon Yr
Shirley S
T. B
Miss Ohlson
Dorothy B
Ramona R
Betty K
Neil Towner
Shirley T
Jess
Alta-Aurelia
Mr. Woods
P. T. Clans
Congregational
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau
Herbert Peterson
the Sentinel
Sioux City
Thrift
Benjamin Franklin
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
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