Looking Back into the Past Ten Years Ago
Aurelia lodge No. 89 organized last Friday evening. Rev H Webking, pastor of St Johns Lutheran in Hanover for 42 years, expects to resign in spring. First snow of winter fell, about three inches. Aurelia team lost to Cleghorn 23 to 19. Paul Schoening sold hardware to Harry Jorgensen of Newell. Jan 29 set for final home declamatory contest at Aurelia school auditorium.
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Aurelia
Harry Jorgensen
Newell
John Stakelfeld
Freda Johnsen
Sioux City
Oscar Johnson
Minnesota
Freda Herold
Andrew Herold
Aurelia Cemetery Association Reelects Officers
The Aurelia Cemetery Association re elected all current officers at its annual meeting in the library. Returning officers include President Imo Krout Vice President Mildred Thomson Secretary Grace Meier and Treasurer Olive Johnson. Executive board members Mrs W H Bischel Mrs Frank Waddell and Mrs Fred Daniels were also reelected. Due to low attendance several major items were postponed for later consideration.
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Aurelia Cemetery Association
Imo Krout
Mildred Thomson
Grace Meier
Olive Johnson
W. H. Bischel
Frank Waddell
Fred Daniels
County Tourney at Marcus Next Week
The Cherokee county basketball tournament will be held at Marcus next week with eight teams. Aurelia faces Larrabee Thursday at 7 30. Semifinals Friday night feature the Marcus Cleghorn winner. Consolations and championship follow Saturday night.
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Cherokee County
Marcus
Aurelia
Larrabee
Bulldogs
Marcus Cleghorn
Cleghorn
Grand Meadow
Quimby
Washta
Meriden
Sioux Rapids Wins South Valley Tournament Title
Sioux Rapids captures the Sioux Valley conference tournament crown for the second straight year by defeating Alta 84 to 26 in the finals after edging Cleghorn in overtime in the first round and overcoming Hartley in the semifinals.
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Alta
Aurelia Bulldogs
Hartley
Cleghorn
Sioux Rapids
Indians
Sutherland
Alta Cyclones
Aurelia
August Dreier Holds Farm Closing-Out Sale Date
August Dreier plans to quit farming and move to town and will hold a closing-out sale on Tuesday February 4 on the farm located a half mile north of Aurelia Main street. A full property list will appear in next week's Sentinel and on sale bills later this week. Preston Howell and Tommy Howell caught a 17 pound badger last week.
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Dreier
Aurelia Main Street
Sentinel
Preston Howell
Fairfield
Tommy Howell
Lockridge
Fire destroys 350 chickens on Jess Stieneke farm
Three chicken houses housing 350 pure bred hens were burned Tuesday afternoon on the Jess Stieneke farm southwest of Aurelia. Loss exceeds 300 dollars as eggs were for hatcheries. Firemen arrived too late to save the houses though they stopped the blaze from spreading. A water heater is blamed.
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Jess Stieneke
Aurelia
Paul Stiencke
Aurelian
Farm family thanks Aurelia fire dept and neighbors
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Stieneke express gratitude to the Aurelia fire department neighbors and friends for assistance and efforts during the recent farm fire.
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Aurelia Fire Department
Jess Stieneke
Cleghorn to Play Here Friday Night
Aurelia Bulldogs sit atop the Sioux Valley standings and host Cleghorn in a key conference game. Cleghorn seeks revenge after an overtime loss in the recent conference tournament as both teams chase the division lead. Schedule notes include postponed December games and upcoming dates through March.
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Aurelia Bulldogs
Sioux Valley
Cleghorn
Aurelia
Alta
Ocheyedan
Tech
A L F C Meeting At Lois Lydell Home Saturday
The A L F C met at Lois Lydell's home on Saturday afternoon January 18 with Celesta Allen presiding. John Mummert and Gladys Whiting demonstrated dishwashing, followed by a singalong. A two course lunch was served. The next meeting is set for February 8 at Gladys Whiting's home.
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Lois Lydell
Celesta Allen
John Mummert
Gladys Whiting
America
Firsts Among Declam Contestants From Area Schools
George Wharton Jr and Kathleen Grashoff of Aurelia win top ratings in the pre district declamatory contest at the local high school. Other firsts earn in Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous events include contestants from Cherokee Hinton Paullina Alton Arnolds Park Primghar and Aurelia. District contest is next Tuesday January 28 at Manning.
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George Wharton
Kathleen Grashoff
Aurelia
George Wharton Jr
Hinton
Bonita Hahn
John Westerberg
Finger of God
Maxine Kirchoff
George
Wharton
Manning
Querida Hickman
Arnolds Park
Lola Dobbertin
Paullina
Betty
Ann Muilenberg
Alton
Mickey
Daniel Krumm
Primghar
Storm Lake High School
Facuiry
A. I. Ruby
A. R. Block
Minnie C. Anderson
Cherokee
State Capitol News Letter Opens Forty Ninth Iowa Assembly
The forty ninth Iowa General Assembly, ten days old, starts with a businesslike mood focused on economy and cooperation. Gov Wilson stresses state economies before inauguration while lawmakers move quickly, with the House passing six bills and nine on calendar call by the end of the first week.
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Forty-Ninth Iowa General Assembly
Forty-Ninth General Assembly
Wilson
Town House of Representatives
House
Lambs of Local 4-Hers Win Honors at Spencer
Spencer hosts a fat lamb show and sale with 1329 entries totaling 13881.96. Delores Peterson and Jerry Peterson placed for locals, while Arnold Waldstein of Buena Vista county earned top honors with multiple wins. The event included prize awards by the Spencer chamber of commerce and a closing banquet.
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Lambs
Spencer
Spencer Hast
Delores Peterson
Ralph Peterson
Peterson Sheep Company
Jerry Peterson
Walter J. Peterson
Arnold Waldstein
Buena Vista County
Spencer Chamber of Commerce
Aurelia F F A minstrel show at high school auditorium
Aurelia F F A chapter presents a minstrel show Tuesday night at 8 in the high school auditorium. A cast of 138 performers will perform tap dancing instrumental numbers and stories with wholesome jokes and a one act play. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
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F. F. A. Chapter
Aurelia
New Library Books Attract Readers With Fresh Titles
The library shelves welcome new titles including Land of the Good Shadow by Washburn and Ananta. Juvenile additions are Judy Barton mystery series volumes Van ishing Shadow The Haunted Attic Invisible Chimes The Yellow Phantom The Mysterious Half Cat and The Midnight Visitor by Margaret Sutton. Other offerings include Wings Over the Americas by Hager Aunt Jo's Scrapbag Jack and Go and Silver Pitchers by Louise Alcott Pinocchio by Carlo Callodi Thru the Air to Alaska by I W Dixon and The Spirit of the North Danger Trails North by LeRoy W Snell.
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Washburn
Ananta
Woman's Club
Judy Barton
Margaret Sutton
Americas
Hager
Jack and
Louise Alcott
Carlo Callodi
Alaska
I. W. Dixon
North
Danger Trails
LeRoy W. Snell
Liquor Theft Strikes Marcus State Store In Marcus Iowa
An assortment of liquor mostly whiskies valued at about 3800 dollars was stolen from the Marcus state liquor store. Manager James Rae found the break in Tuesday morning after burglars entered through a rear basement door. State investigators and Cherokee County Sheriff Don Phipps assist in the probe.
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Marcus
James Rae
Rae
Don Phipps
Cherokee
Aurelia to Join Paralysis Campaign and President’s Ball
Aurelia prepares for the infantile paralysis and March of Dimes drive with bank donations emblems and student participation. A January 30 card party by Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters supports the campaign. Fifty cent pair tickets cover three dances at the President’s Ball in Cherokee with live bands and a K of P hall event.
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Aurelia
Knights of Pythias
Pythian
KK. of P. Hall
Earl Raser
National Committee
Cherokee
Chappie
Spoor
K. of PP
Armory
Lewis Hotel
Marl Frasen
Cherokee Boy Fined for Speeding and Reckless Driving
Kenneth Hoyt of Cherokee was fined $5 and costs in Mayor J W Grapen’s court for speeding and reckless driving on Aurelia Main Street.
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Kenneth Hoyt
Cherokee
J. W. Grapen
Aurelia
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S. A. Nystedt
Oscar
Arthur Larson
Ira Mann
W. B. Galman
North Main Street
Aurelia Lumber Co
J. H. Adams
South Dakota
Cong
Brotherhood of the Congregational Church
Plymouth Hall
Newton Klooze
Arthur Fraser Jr
Herbert Peterson
Howard Nelson Jr
Miss Bowen
Lloyd Ruby
Espy McDeid
Aurelia Cemetery
S. V
Consolation
Supt. A. J. Renaud
Cieghorn
Isbwear
Cleghorn Boys
Fassler
Anderson
Hamann
Sir Chestnut
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jane Lawniczak
High School Brass Quartet
Viola Fierk
Kenneth Davis
Maxine Nielsen
Lois Twinson
State Capitol News
Reberkats and
ODD Fellows
Aurelia Rebekah Lodge
1. O. O. F. Lodge
John Howley
Mabel Howley
Noble
Emma_ Pixler
Russell Parrott
Rosalia Johnson
Carl Carlson
Lillia Fierk
A. V. Fierk
Eileen Carlson
Oscar Sansen
F.F.A
NEW Library Books
K. P. Hall
Lere
Farmers National Bank
Salety
Iowa
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