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Newspaper

Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

3

Bulldogs Lose NAR Cherokee Tourney Semifinal In Tight Tilt

Aurelia High School fell 27 to 26 to Meriden in the Cherokee County tournament semifinal, ending their bid for the title. The Bulldogs advance to the consolation game against Grand Meadow, while Cleghorn meets Meriden in the other semi final.

Aurelia Cherokee County Meriden Cherokee Bulldogs Grand Meadow Cleghorn Quimby Marcus Larrabee Bob Anderson John Nelson Cline

Card of Thanks from Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson thanks friends for cards and gifts while she was in the hospital and expresses heartfelt appreciation for the kindness shown.

Mary Anderson

Miss Marlyce Bengtson Weds Meriden Man

Miss Marlyce Faye Bengtson daughter of A M Bengtson northwest of Aurelia and Vernon E Bergstrom son of Gust Bergstrom Meriden were married in a candlelight service January 19 at Bethlehem Lutheran Cherokee Rev Howard Linstrom officiated The bridal party wore formal gowns banquet decor featured gladioli and snapdragons a 150 guest reception followed in church parlors and a four tier cake The couple's families and friends attended with the bride given in marriage by her father

Marlyce Faye Bengtson A. M. Bengtson Northwest Aurelia Vernon E.bergstrom Gust Bergstrom Meriden Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cherokee Howard Linstrom Carol Freed Gene Freed Howard Lindstrom Herman Dokken Linn Grove Orval Hiemstra Joyce Bergstrom Darlene Bevins Orville Hiemstra Glen Berglund Ronald Bengtson Leonard Bengtson Howard Treitness Joan Fee Clyde Kudrle Phyllis Engdahl Phyllis Bjorklund Donna Fee Ardis Koch Edith Carlson Norma Harden Dorothy Mason Bonnie Dyslin Deon Nelson Jan Pletschette Oscar Karlson Alma Nelson August Peterson Andrew Johnson Emil Carlson

Bergstrom Nuptials Follow Florida Wedding Trip

After a wedding trip to Florida Mr and Mrs Bergstrom will live on a farm five miles north of Meriden. The bride is Aurelia high school graduate and the groom Meriden high school graduate. Out of town guests included John Astrom Sioux City and numerous relatives from Minnesota and Iowa.

Florida Bergstrom Meriden Aurelia High School Meriden High John Astrom Sioux City Lloyd Hulin Rickey Alphia Minn Nels Hulin Jackson

Hunters Catch Is Only One Fox Sunday

One fox was killed in the Sunday fox hunt near the Herb Sangwin farm south of Aurelia. Sam Bevins of Cherokee was credited for the catch. Hunt director Herb Langwin says more hunters are needed to cover the large area as soft turf and sparse participation hindered the chase. Sangwin indicates another hunt will be held at the same place Sunday with a call for more participants. Hunters meet at 12 30 p m.

Sam Bevins Herb Langwin Aurelia Herb Sangwin Sangwin

Pitcher Township Ladies Meet With Mrs Edmund Radke

Pitcher Township Farm Bureau ladies met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Edmund Radke for an international relations lesson. Mrs Ralph Peterson presented language and customs of European neighbors and recipes characteristic of their foods. A lunch was served by Mrs Radke assisted by Mrs John Peterson and Mrs Hartwig. The next meeting will be with Mrs Vernon Peterson on Feb 17 at 1 30 with Color in The Home presented by Mrs Carmen Lawrence.

Pitcher Township Vernon Peterson Jesson Carmen Lawrence

Pythian Sisters Meet With M E C Rosalie Peterson

The Pythian Sisters held a regular session on January 19 led by M E C Rosalie Peterson. She named committees for the year including Flag corps Ethel Kruse and Dorothy Shaw Knights Adele Nelson gifts and cards Lela Nelson Frances Anderson altruistic chair Alta Wilson. They planned four card parties starting February 18 and agreed to cooperate with the Knights for a March of Dimes event on January 30.

Rosalie Peterson Peetaty Mirs Peterson Ethel Kruse Dorothy Shaw Knights Adele Nelson Lela Nelson Frances Anderson Alta Wilson

St. Pauls Lutheran Church Service Times

Sunday schedule at St. Pauls Lutheran Church lists Divine Service at 9 45 a m and Sunday School at 10 45 a m led by Pastor E J Wehrspann with morning worship and education for all ages.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church E. J. Wehrspann

Methodist Church Services and Events Notice

E Wayne Hilmer pastor leads the Methodist Church with 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 morning worship and a 7:30 p m Mr and Mrs Club on Wednesday marking the Conversion of Paul anniversary Choir practice and youth fellowship Thursday. Sermon titled The Pearl of Great Cost.

Paul

First Congregational Church Circles Schedule

The First Congregational Church, led by Pastor J. E. Gebhardt, lists Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Worship 7 p m Youth Fellowship The Circles of Congregational Ladies meet Thursday afternoon Feb 2 at designated homes The Peregrine White will meet at Mrs Imp Krout Mayflower at Mrs Harold Brownmiller Priscilla Alden at Mrs John Christenson Mary Guild at Mrs Geo Wharton and Mrs Ed Rice will assist All welcome.

Congregational Ladies Peregrine White Imp Krout Mayflower Harold Brownmiller Priscilla Alden John Christenson Mary Guild Geo. Wharton Ed Rice

Emanuel Lutheran Church Confirmation and Worship Schedule

Carl W. Larson presides at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Confirmation class and morning worship are on Saturday at 9 30 a.m. Church school and Bible classes follow at 10 30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church Alta Iowa Weekly Schedule

Trinity Lutheran Church Alta Iowa lists programs including confirmation class junior choir church school and Bible classes at 9:55 to 11:00 a m with a parish meeting at 8 p m. Beneath the Cross broadcast starts January 30th 9 to 9 15 p m on station KAYL Storm Lake. Lunch and supper served from 4 to 7 p m for 85 cents per plate. Public is invited.

KAYL Storm Lake Board of Administration Ladies Aid

Chicago Man To Speak At Men's Evening Class

Tom Glaze of Chicago will be featured speaker at the Aurelia Men's Evening class next Wednesday. He will discuss meat and meat marketing and relationships among farmers packers and retailers. Glaze is an eminent authority and devotes most of his time to the subject.

Tom Glaze Chicago Aurelia Glaze

Paullina Overpowers Aurelia In Sioux Valley Clash

Paullina defeated Aurelia 57 to 31 in a Sioux Valley conference basketball game as height and rebounding advantage tipped the balance in the second half. John Nelson led Aurelia with 10 points. Aurelia Seconds beat opponents 28 to 19, their first loss this year. A Koopan Bros truck rollover near Rembrandt injured four aboard. George Bekish injured with a shoulder injury.

Aurelia Meriden Jane Gorlyn Anderson Brownmiller Paullina Aurelia Bulldogs Loran Coburn Bulldogs John Nelson Junior Cline George Bekish Koopman Bros Cherokee Rembrandt Bekish Sioux Valley Hospital

Aurelian Spotlight Staff and Student Reflections

The Aurelian Spotlight features faculty advisor Mrs Miller and student editors from various grades. It includes brief notes from staff like Ruth Schramm and Joyce Am mans, a few quips about events such as the operetta at the state hospital, and mentions alumni return behind a casual school bulletin tone.

Miller Ramona Radio Donna Fraser Paul Nelson Barbara Jensen Ileta Peterson Deon Nelson Ruth Schramm Joyce Ammans Dolores Ell Carolyn Kolpin Shirley Shherkenbak Shirley Nelson Darlene Stief Jane Covey Rose Sc

Reflections on half year progress toward better school

The author calls on administrators teachers parents and pupils to review the just ended semester. He stresses academic mastery and the equally important rights respect for property and authority. He asks everyone to evaluate their own responsibility and consider steps to improve the school and community.

Home Declamatory Contest Set For Monday at High School

The home declamatory contest is scheduled for Monday February 6 in the high school auditorium. Readers from the community are teased with playful lines about students and staff, including jokes and light roasts, and readers are urged to watch the Sentinel next week for details.

Sentinel

Swede Nelson to concentrate on college after senior year

James Swede Nelson known for sports during four years in football baseball and basketball will stop basketball after this season. He is 5 9 with blonde hair and green eyes and enjoys F F A physiology is his favorite subject. He admires Tyrone Powell Wanda Hendrix and the film Prince of Foxes. He plans to farm after graduation and hopes to settle with a junior girl.

James Tyrone Powell Wanda Hendrix Jim

Teacher of the Week Miss Clara Ohlson

Cherokee origin Miss Clara Ohlson earns the Teacher of the Week honor. She attended State Teachers College Cedar Falls University of Colorado Denver and Northwestern University Evanston earning a B Ed BA in sociology and education and an MA in history. Her pet peeve is unnecessary griping and her favorites include meat dishes tennis basketball and the song Whispering Hope.

Clara Qohlson Miss Ohlson State Teachers College Cedar Falls University of Colorado At Denver Northwestern University Evanston, Ill

Mr and Mrs Club To Meet Sunday at Methodist Church

The Mr and Mrs Club of the Methodist church will meet Sunday Jan 29 in the church parlors. New members are welcome. Mr and Mrs Russell Allen and Mr and Mrs Wm Hodam will plan the program. Refreshments provided by a committee led by Raymond Nelson Rev Hilmer and Henry Anderson.

Club The Methodist Church Russell Allen Wm. Hodam Raymond Nelson Hilmer Henry Anderson

Snow Storm Strands Aurelia and Surrounding Areas

Northwest Iowa and nearby communities dig out after the worst winter storm yet with heavy snow and high winds. Temperatures drop to 25 below zero, power lines and telephone poles fail, roads ice over, and schools reopen after an early dismissal.

Aurelia Iowa

Mrs. Ray Cacek Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. Ray Cacek former Claudene Johns was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the Albert Grashoff home Afton township. Guests played Bingo and gifted canned goods after opening many presents with blue and white decor and a two course luncheon.

Ray Cacek Claudene Johns Albert Grashoff Afton Township Albert Grasholff James Fee McKinley Menefee John Patterson Clyde Fox Lorenzo Roth Glen Dyslin Russell Allen

Postmaster Purchases 80 Automatic Lock Boxes

Postmaster M. C. Paulson buys 80 automatic lock boxes for the post office. The boxes will be installed within a week replacing a 40 box east end section and new boxes will be added.

M. C. Paulson

Sentinel Want Ads Guide for Effective Advertising

A compact guide explains where and how to place Sentinel want ads for best visibility. It outlines targeting methods, ad sizing tips, and practical examples to reach local readers efficiently.

Looking Back Into The Past Ten Years Ago

Roaring flames leveled the Wisconsin Lumber Co at Alta early Friday causing an estimated $40,000 loss. Funeral services for A. N. Sheldon of Salem Oregon, formerly Aurelia, were held in Aurelia with burial in the local cemetery. Sioux Rapids won the Sioux Valley conference tournament in Sutherland by beating Aurelia 37 35, Primghar, then edging Cleg horn 26 25 in the finals. The Farmers National Bank independent team lost to Spirit Lake 42 37. Vera Crane and Garland DeMaree were married Jan 16.

Wisconsin Lumber Co Alta A. N. Sheldon Salem Oregon Aurelia Sheldon Aurelia Drug Store Sioux Rapids Sutherland Primghar Cleghorn Farmers National Bank Arnolds Park Spirit Lake Vera Crane J. J. Crane Garland DeMaree Karl DeMaree Cherokee J.C. Nelson F. BE. Pratt Lytton Virginia Larson Carl R Larson Chariton Einar Garlson Qoscar Nelson John Geuther George

Mrs Byron Furgason Dies in Cherokee After Illness

Mrs Byron Furgason 47 died Monday night at 9 30 after a long illness. She lived in Cherokee county most of her life and spent six years on a Pilot township farm. Funeral at Bethlehem Lutheran church Cherokee Thursday. Burial Oak Hill cemetery Cherokee. Survived by husband Clinton two daughters Leona Engdah Aurelia and Margaret Ferrin Marcus two sons survive two brothers Ralph Anderson Larrabee Arvid Anderson Aurelia one sister Mabel Hanson Paullina and a half sister plus one grandmother.

Byron Furgason Cherokee County Pilot Township Cherokee Bethlehem Lutheran Church Oak Hill Clinton Leona Engdah Aurelia Margaret Ferrin Marcus Ralph Anderson Larrabee Arvid Anderson Mabel Hanson Paullina

Me cards and flowers for Mrs Paulson in Hannibal

Mrs. M. C. Paulson receives messages and flowers as a gesture of sympathy from friends and neighbors in Hannibal. The note expresses gratitude for support during a time of bereavement.

Hannibal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Marlyce Bengtson First Trust & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Edmund Radke Pythian Sisters Nal J. E. Gebhardt Trinity Lutheran Church Carl W. Larson Virginia Herrick Wally Colman Feed Institute of Iowa Calumet Five Aurelian Friedlund State Hospital Wilbur Marvin Rowley Editorial Donna Shank Alice Carmen Sherr Junior Joan Keith Barbara Bud Imogene Janet W Darlene S Ken Jerry P Mr. Rowley Mrs. Rowley Larry Nelson Aurelians Werbert Will Gladys Lane M. KE. Parsonage Hans Bernard Paulson George Booth Roy Schroeder Diamond Simmons Hardware Co Illinois Central Lad Palliat Posit
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