Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Movements
Darrell Bennett visits from Washta to stay with his brother Orlan Bennett. Miss Katie Hansen moves to Loma Linda California for treatment. Joyce Hartwig begins stenography work in Omaha with the Nebraska Iowa Electrical Council. Dr Paul W Hoon, former Manson resident, speaks at Glendale California preaching mission. Twin daughters born near Aurelia weigh 6 15. Don Elliott arrives in Korea and is stationed with A Battery 80 F A Battalion A P O 6. Carriers note insurance agency promotion and local obituaries. Gerald Anderson enrolls at Des Moines American Institute of Business after Navy discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Axelson
N. P. Axelson
Extra
William Alt
Guthrie Center
W. F. Selene Sr
Jefferson
W. F. Selene Jr
Storm Lake
E. C. Lighter
Carl J. Lighter
Katie Hansen
California
Loma Linda
Calif
Loma Linda Hospital
Frank Montgomery
Joyce Hartwig
Albert Hartwig
Aurelia
Nebraska-Iowa Electrical Council
Omaha
Neb
Hartwig
Commercial Extension School of Commerce
Manson Journal
Paul W. Hoon
Manson
First Methodist Church of
Philadelphia
Glendale
Hoon
Earl Hoon
Peoples Telephone Co
Henry Braasch
Chas, Elliott
Pvt
Don EK. Elliott
R. A
San Francisco
Lockin Agency
Gerald W. Anderson
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Gerald
Aurelia High School
Hans Anderson
Local Classified Notes from Garner and Surrounding Towns
Weekend visitors include Marion Anderson a Garner teacher and niece of Mrs. Ray Hines staying with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hines. Washta residents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Converse visited Mr. and Mrs. Willie Westphal Jr. Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mildred Fraser and Alex left for Los Angeles to visit her sister Mrs. Cliff Carrington. Fort Dodge residents Mr. and Mrs. H J Grote and daughter Cathy spent the weekend with Mrs. Grote’s parents Mr. and Mrs. G C Bell. Sunday dinner guests at the Bell home included Gilbert Bell Everett Danielson Walter Enosch Betty Lou Bell and Mertie Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Converse
Washta
Willie Westphal Jr
Mildred Fraser
Alex
Los Angeles
Calif
Cliff Carrington
H. J. Grote
Cathy
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Scouts Build Three Game Bird Shelters Saturday
Boy Scouts of Troop No. 111 built three game bird shelters Saturday under Conservation Officer Frank Starr in Storm Lake. The shelters, for about 250 birds, stand on the Walter Peterson, Herbert Langwin and August Peterson farms. Scoutmaster Vernon Peterson and Ladell Rapp thank Officer Starr, local donors, and Farmers Elevator for feed. scouts named include Bob Howell, Bill Trigg, Merryl Schulke, John Wilson, James Parrott, Larry Nelson, Keith Langwin, and Bob Holderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Frank Starr
Storm Lake
Peterson
Bob Howell
Bill Trigg
Merryl Schulke
John Wilson
James Parrott
Larry Nelson
Keith Langwin
Bob Holderness
Looking Back Into the Past: Ten, Twenty, Thirty, and Forty Years
A nostalgia column recalls past events from Aurelia area. Ten years ago Floyd Prescott died after a fall from a tree. Also reports a wedding, births, and community appointments. Twenty years ago J S Colquist’s death and local farm elections are noted. Thirty years ago multiple deaths and political moves are listed. Forty years ago Adams family moves to town and a legislator visits Des Moines.
Bowlers Scores From Aurelia League at Cherokee
In Aurelia the Cherokee lanes hosted bowling league action last week. Thursday Night League saw Aurelia take two points while Farner and Bocken split one. Individual scores included R Matzdorff 163 163 193 519 and F Kaskey 167 178 159 504. Monday Night League Deuschel's Case won three from Gildner and Sauer by forfeit with Null 158 197 178 528 and Raney 172 182 187 541. Tuesday Night League Joe's Place defeated Medics three to nil as Whitney posted 142 162 147 441 and Matzdorff 170 178 172 516.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Cherokee
Farner & Bocken
R. Matzdorff
F. Kaskey
Dummy
J. Christensen
J. Grapenthen
Deuschel
Gildner & Sauer
C. Lighter
R. Whitney
L. Deuschel
R. Null
W. Raney
Medics
C. Whitney
J. Rupp
Hi. Williams
L. Whiting
Peterson Rites Mark Life of C A Peterson in Cherokee Co
Carl Alfred Peterson born February 25 1871 in Holland Sweden died January 8 1947 at his Diamond Township Iowa home after a long illness He came to America in 1888 and lived in Pueblo Kinbrae and finally Cherokee County for 53 years He married Alma A Anderson on June 20 1899 and they had seven children He was a longtime Methodist member serving as church treasurer He leaves wife Alma three sons Maurice Richard Frank and four daughters Della Pearl Garrich Melva Deeds Ruby Galvin ten grandchildren a sister and a brother Funeral services were held January 12 at the Aurelia Methodist church with Rev E Stanworth and burial followed in Diamond Township Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Alfred Peterson
Holland
Sweden
Diamond Township
Cherokee County
Ones
America
Pueblo
Colorado
Kinbrae
Minn
Alma A. Anderson
Peterson
Methodist Church
Diamond Center
Aurelia
Alma
Maurice
Richard
Cherokee
Frank
Alta
Della
Mas
Pearl Garrich
Santa Monica
Calif
Melva Deeds
Washta
Ruby Galvin
Quimby
August Agrill
White Rock
S. Dak
August Peterson
Aurelia Methodist Church
E. Stanworth
Gladys Grieme Weds Howard Merrill in Davenport Rock Island
Miss Gladys Grieme of Rock Island and Howard Merrill were married. The ceremony united two families with Gladys listed as daughter of Mrs. Henry Grieme of Davenport and resident at 1200 Second Avenue, Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Grieme
Second Avenue
Rock Island, Ill
Henry Grieme
Carey Street
Davenport
Iowa
Classified ads bulk from Aurelia area sale notices
Local classified page lists for sale items including vacuum sweeper glove coal heater windcharger 12x20 granary walnut dining set and dairy livestock. notices include names such as Hamilton Beech M C Paulson Henry Buddenhagen Homer Anderson Ralph Tolzin and Lester Lohr with contact details and phone numbers 70 R3 128 707 187 617 and 6055 and mentions purchases of old live horses for mink feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton-Beech
Lady’s
Childs Brown
Sentinel Office
M.C. Paulson
Lester Lohr
Aurelia
Iowa
Peterson
Merrill, Miss Merrill wed at First Methodist Moline
Howard G Merrill of Rock Island married at First Methodist Church in Moline yesterday afternoon to the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Merrill. Rev Ray Honeywell officiated the ceremony in a candlelit decor with Christmas flowers. The bride wore white net over satin with a sweetheart neckline and a blush veil held by a tiara. She carried red roses and white pompons. The bridegroom’s sister in law Mrs Harold A Merrill was matron of honor. Miss Mary Logan was bridesmaid. Harold A Merrill was best man. about thirty guests attended the reception at the groom’s parents home in Rock Island where both work for Servus Rubber. Mr Merrill is a son of Joseph C Merrill East Moline. He served in the infantry three and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard G. Merrill
Third Avenue
Rock Island
First Methodist Church
Moline
Merrill
Joseph C. Merrill
Garden Tracts
East Moline
Ray Honeywell
Harold A. Merrill
Mary Logan
Mrs. Merrill
Servus Rubber Company
Mr. Merrill
Infantry
East Afton and Elk Society Notes
Sandra Lynn McCabe of Storm Lake visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Booth on Wednesday and Thursday. Des Moines weekend trip guests included Mr and Mrs Glen Dyslin, Mr and Mrs Fred John. Chicago callers stopped by Mr and Mrs Swen Axelson. Ed Erickson of Cherokee joined Sunday visit with the Booths. Fred Kolpin attended a family gathering at George Kracht’s home. A shower for Mrs John Patterson drew many ladies at the Opal Cave home in Cherokee. Glen Dyslin and Paul Mummert hosted dinners at Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Lynn McCabe
Storm Lake
John Booth
Glen Dyslin
Fred John
Des Moines
Swen Axelson
Chicago
Ed Erickson
W. M. Booth
Fred Kolpin
George Kracht
John Patterson
Opal Cave
Cherokee
Paul Mummert
Aurelia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guarantee Oil Co
Darrell Bennett
Orlan Bennett
Irma Mugge
Cleghorn
Henry Hanson
Ernest Buenger
Charter Oak
Louie Kroll
B. C. Buenger
Raymond Kruse
Thomas
Janice
Leeds
Gus Kruse
Sam Johnson
C. H. Kaskey
Mr. Kaskey
Gene Areson
Ames
L. E. Christiansen
Arneson
Iowa City
Leo Carrington
Sioux Valley Hospital
W. Moulton
Paddy Siglin
Porterville
Nels Siglin
Siglin
Willard
Seanenet Susana
W ci
R. M. Flory
Larson’s Store
Aurelia, Iowa
Harry H. Lockin
Marion Anderson
Garner
Town
Ray Hines
P. O. Box
Geo. Carpenter
Sentinel
Floyd Prescott
LaVern Specketex
Gilbert Bargerding
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hickover
Orville Hickey
Robert V. Anderson
Walter C. Anderson
Herb Grienke
The
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Algy Lindsay
Bess Olds
M. E. Parsonage
Charles W. Jones
Christopher CG. Stutz
Moses Mummert
James Elmore
Joseph Pruitt
Fort Madison
Alfred Stieneke
South Dakota
J. H. Adams
Paul
Central Hotel
W. H. Hickey
Aurelia Theatre
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra
Edward G. Robinson
Joan Bennett
Sun
Hollywood
C. A. Peterson
Howard_ Merrill
Jimmie Ruppert
Henry Buddenhagen
Ralph Tolzin
Abtf
Homer Anderson
Saylor
Hllerbrocks
East Afton & Elk
I. H. C. Parts
Kroll & Patterson
Aurelia, Lowa
Aurelia 103
Dagger Barber Shop
iEwighs
Johnsons Wax Special
Sno-Sheen
Ialae
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