Friction Over Naming Official Federal Highway Thru Iowa
Iowa debates the designation of Highway 30 as the official federal highway with neighboring states urging Highway 6. Veterans and flyers push for local authority limits amid federal regulations. The state fairgrounds dispute with the army delays rotation of control as Iowa seeks a centennial fair. Local liquor politics loom with anti option drives and campaigns. Lt. Richard V. Bernhart and Sewell Allen join the congressional race as veterans seek seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Highway Commission
Pottawattamie County
Council Bluffs
Robert D. Blue
Nebraska andIllinois
Blue
Washington
Fair Board
House
Senate
Antiliquor
Des. Moines
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
National Antisaloon League
ROE Ever
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago notable items include Rev and Mrs Henry Wehking celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in Sioux City. Rural schools closed and warm spell interrupted severe cold. Aurelia drew a truck operator industry with Wiese Stevens and Noble. Pool hall bought in Sioux Rapids. Madsen bought residence east of city park.
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Henry Wehking
Hanover
Sioux City
Chas, Brace
California
Aurelia
Geo. Wiese
Quimby
J. E. Stevens
Cherokee
G. R. Noble
Washta
Wm. Gifford
Sioux Rapids
Cyril Mahoney
Morris Madsen
Mummert
Chicago
Geo. N. Booth
Irvan
R. H. Graham
Mott, N. Dak
H. J. Whitlatch
Aurelia Girls Schedule and Results Snapshot
Local schedule lists January 1980 to February 1981 games and tournaments for Aurelia including county tourney at Cherokee February 2 and sectional tourney by March 2. Regular season results show Aurelia wins over Sanborn Newell Marcus and others with scores from November through January.
Two Toothbrush Rule Urges Dual Brushes for Hygiene
An eminent oral hygienist advises using two toothbrushes alternately. Keep the unused brush soaking in antiseptic solution to prevent bacteria transfer and avoid returning to teeth and gums with more germs.
Congregational Church Service Schedule and Ladies Aid Meeting
Edwin Trigg pastor announces Sunday church school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Junior I P F and Senior I P F box meet at 7 p m Ladies Aid gathers Thursday afternoon Feb 7 with committee members listed including Mrs Floyd Glawe Mrs Mays Richard Glawe Mires Greenwood Waddell and Mrs Herbert Peterson.
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Ladies Aid
Floyd Glawe
Mays
Richard Glawe
Mires Grenwood Waddell
Herbert Peterson
Methodist Church Notes and Schedule
Rev E Stanworth presides with church school at 10 am led by Mrs Ruby Carlson. Youth Fellowships meet at 7 pm. The Missionary Circle of the W S C S plans a Feb 6 meeting at Mrs Freda Nelson's home with associating hostesses. The Wall Street Mission truck stops at Aurelia Feb 14. Get your Goodwill Bags to.
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Ruby Carlson
Methodist
Missionary Circle of
Freda Nelson
Lillian Ohlson
Lydia Larson
Stanworth
Katie Mae McDeid
Wall Street
Mission
Aurelia
St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Schedule
William Walter serves as pastor at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m and divine worship follows at 10 45 a m.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Walter
Trinity Lutheran Church Invites All to Worship
Church announces 10 a.m. Sunday school with classes for all and 11 a.m. morning worship featuring The Song of Simeon. Confirmation class Saturday at 10 a.m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 15 p.m. Bible study and supper served 4 to 7 p.m. Choir at 8 p.m. Free to all without a church home.
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Simeon
Ladies Aid
Trinity Lutheran Church
Immanuel Elk Lutheran Church Plans Family Night and Aid
The Immanuel Elk Lutheran Church announces no morning worship or church school. Family Night social moves to Tuesday evening February 5 at 8 p.m. at Kenneth Johnson home with potluck, program and entertainment. Ladies Aid meets Thursday February 14 at Alfred Christiansen home with Mrs. Louis Hansen assisting.
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Kenneth Johnson
Alfred Christiansen
Louis Hansen
Sentinel Clarifies Authorized Age for Sioux City Newspapers
The Sentinel states the correct age for subscription in Sioux City papers and invites readers to send in their subscriptions. It emphasizes proper authorization and clarifies current policy for local subscribers.
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the Sentinel
Sioux City
Lieutenant Johnson Receives Bronze Star Medal
Lieut Clarence N Johnson a former Aureli an and Navy veteran of 17 years received the Bronze Star Medal by direction of the President. He serves aboard the USS Wisconsin with wife Patricia and daughters Betsy and Patty in Pasadena California. The citation credits meritorious service during operations against the enemy in the Central and Western Pacific from April 16 1944 to August 15 1945 for his role as Engineering Division Officer and Assistant Engineer Officer.
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Clarence Nf. Johnson
Aurelian
Uncle Sam’s Navy
United States
Lieut. Johnson
Ella Johnson
Aurelia
Wisconsin
Navy
Great Lakes
Camden
N. J
Clarence
Patty
Betsy
Pasadena
Calif
Battleship Squadron, Two
Pacific Fleet
Pacific
United States Naval Service
Loran A Coburn Serves Aboard Attack Transport In Pacific
Loran A Coburn from Aurelia Iowa served on the USS Collingsworth an attack transport in the Pacific. The ship hauled troops into Okinawa Guam Jinsen Korea and Tientsin China and landed Marines at Jinsen while transporting Chinese 1100ps to Tientsin. On November 28 the ship joined the Navy Magic Carpet to return veterans to the United States.
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Collingsworth
Pacific
Loran A. Coburn
Radarmian
Aurelia
Iowa
Okinawa
Guam
Jinsen
Korea
Tientsin
China
Navy
United States
Sportsmen Bag Four Foxes In Sunday Hun
The Sioux Valley Rod and Gun club sponsored a fox hunt in Aurelia drawing about 70 hunters. Clay Dawson led the event with proceeds funded for a season ending feed.
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Tocar Aurelia
Ben Brasser
Cherokee
Sioux Valley Rod and Gun Club
Clay Dawson
Aurelia
Cemetery Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Cemetery Association held its annual meeting on January 21 with officers President Imo Krout and Mildred Thomson as vice president, Grace Meier as secretary, Olive Johnson as treasurer, and board members Mrs. W. H. Bischel Mrs. F. A. Daniels and Mrs. Gee Johnson. Parl Johns was reelected caretaker and the group urged members to pay dues promptly to fund association expenses. Ownership of a cemetery lot makes one a member with a yearly fee of $1.
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The
Cemetery Association
Imo Krout
Mildred Thomson
Grace Meier
Olive Johnson
W. H. Bischel
F. A. Daniels
Gee. Johnson
Parl Johns
County Basketball Tourney Opens Thurs
The Cherokee county basketball tournament at Wilson high school gym Cherokee was postponed due to bad weather Wednesday afternoon. Opening games Thursday night list Aurelia versus Marcus Meriden versus Washta Quimby versus Cleghorn and Larrabee versus Grand Meadow with finals Saturday night as planned.
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Cherokee County
Wilson High School
Cherokee
Aurelia
Marcus
Meriden
Washta
Quimby
Cleghorn
Larrabee
Grand Meadow
Peoples Telephone Co annual meeting set in Aurelia
The Peoples Telephone Co will hold its annual meeting in the Town Council room Aurelia on Saturday February 9 1946 at 1 30 pm to elect officers and conduct annual business All stockholders are urged to attend. Fraser, Secretary.
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The
Peoples Telephone Co
Aurelia, Laws
Fraser
Knights of Pythias Confer Page Rank on Three Candidates
Eldorado Lodge No. 409 Knights of Pythias held a Tuesday meeting with about 40 attendees. John Holderness presented the Past Chancellor's Pin to Clifford Ohlson. The first degree page work conferred on Gerald Hahn Lorne Hahn and Merle Nelson. Refreshments and a social evening followed.
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Eldorado Lodge No. 409
Knights of Pythias
John Holderness
Eldorado Lodge
Clifford Ohlson
Gerald Hahn
Lorne Hahn
Merle Nelson
Mt Olive Baptist Church Pastoral Invitation and Schedule
Mt Olive Baptist Church advertises E H Gillet as pastor with weekly services and activities. Bible School at 10 00 Morning worship at 11 00 Evening Devotions at 8 00 Prayer and Praise at Cottage meetings on Thursdays at 8 00. All not worshipping elsewhere are invited to attend.
Aurelia Downs Marcus for Ninth Straight Win in Lopsided Bout
Aurelia Bulldogs dominate Marcus 38 to 8 on home floor to extend season win streak to nine. Larson scores 18, Nelson 8, Glawe 8, with Westphal 14 and Johnson 5 leading Aurelia scorers. Aurelia seconds also top Marcus seconds 60 to 13.
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Russell Null
Marcus
Aurelia Bulldogs
Aurelia
Aurelians
Null
Larson
Sherm Nelson
Billy G
Sentinel Reader Favors New Gymnasium in Aurelia
A Aurelia mother urges support for a new school gymnasium in a January 29 1946 letter to the editor. She argues it will boost local youth spirit, education, and community pride, stressing the town's need for such a facility.
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Sentinel
Oscar Larson
Annalis
Aurelia
Card of Thanks to Aurelia Fire Department
Mr and Mrs Ernest Benson thank the Aurelia Fire Department for a prompt response last Thursday evening when chimney sparks threatened buildings. They express gratitude for the department standing by for action.
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Aurelia Fire Department
Ernest Benson
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State Capitol
Iowa Aeronautics Commission
Atlantic
Commission
Federal
Civil Aeronautics, Administration
Iowa Commission
Veterans Administration
Iowa State College
University of Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Morningside Colleges
V. A
Drake University
Des Moines Technical School
Coe Federal Highway Fight
Richard V. Bernhart
Oelwein
Congress
Sewell Allen
Onawa
Bernhart
Cedar Rapids
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
A. H
Sutherland
Immaculate Conception
Primghar
Alta
Paullina
Fairview
Sanborn
Seo Rapids
Newell
Methodist Church
E. Stanworth
C. Philip Holmberg
MT. Olive Baptist Church
E. H. Gillet
Lem
Ance
Farmers National Bank
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