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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1951
Page
5
A long string of family visits, picnics, and travels unfolds across Aurelia and surrounding towns. Residents including the Chilgrens, Glawe, Dubes, Hoyt, Lenz, and many others share gatherings in Storm Lake, Lake Okoboji, and Sioux City, with attention to local businesses and services.
Au relia has been chosen as the site for a two game sectional baseball tournament next week. On Monday July 16 Aurelia faces Union Township LeMars with the winner meeting Meriden on Wednesday evening at 5 30 p m at the Aurelia ballpark. Washta forfeited to Meriden after unable to field a team. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
Mr. and Mrs. O S Nelson of Cherokee announce the engagement of Shirley Elaine Nelson to Jerry D Drzycimski son of Mr and Mrs J E Drzycimski of Alta The wedding is set for August 12 at Carmel Lutheran Church in Marcus.
The Pitcher Farm Bureau picnic is planned for Sunday July 15 at 2 30 p m near the Shelter house at Storm Lake. Attendees should bring sandwiches covered dish and own dishes ice cream will be provided.
Vernon Galvin of Elizabethtown Kentucky reports on a recent Iowa Day gathering that brought together Pvt Delbert Johnson Pvt and Mrs Gene Clymens Pvt Duane C Fee and Mr and Mrs Vernon Galvin all with ties to Aurelia and Quimby. The note lists where the service members are stationed and mentions promotions and home visits.
Douglas Peterson son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Peterson sustained a compound fracture of his wrist when he fell from a tree into a ravine during a July 4 picnic at the Boy Scout grounds at Peterson.
A group of square dancers from Aurelia will compete in the grand finals of the Iowa Square Dance Frolic at Des Moines Poultry Exhibit building on Saturday night July 14. The Aurelia contingent includes Kenneth Nelson, Cliff Bruce, Harold Conley, and John Anderson couples. They earned a Des Moines final berth by winning at the Ridotto ballroom. The Des Moines event brings 28 Iowa towns. Barn Dance will broadcast from the Poultry Building during the 7 p.m. to late evening show open to the public.
Dick Hodge suffered a severe knee laceration after his power mower blade whirred into contact with his leg while he paused to adjust the mower at his home southeast of Aurelia. He will require crutches for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Evan Sauter announce the marriage of their son Ralph Sauter of Washington DC to Betty Burton of Brentwood Maryland on July 5.
Funeral services for John Libke 30 a resident of Holstein for years were held Tuesday at Wilson Hall Holstein with Rev George Sheils officiating. Burial followed in Holstein cemetery. Surviving are his widow Christina two daughters Mrs Alfred Peters of Alter and Mrs Herman Rex of Holstein two sons Herman and Albert two sisters Mrs Ida Fisher and Mrs Emma Sulzbeck a brother Henry 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs D J Friedlund underwent a major operation at Alta Memorial hospital Friday. She is reported improving as rapidly as can be expected. The Friedlund children are staying at Linn Grove with their grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Genson while their mother is in the hospital.
The Aurelia Atoms won two softball games last week. They beat Correctionville 6 to 5 on Tuesday and defeated Grand Meadow 11 to 7 on Sunday at home. Pitchers Elliott and Mallory led Aurelia with Short and Shirley Wright on Correctionville. Shirley Sherkenbak rejoined the Atoms at Grand Meadow. Next game is Friday, July 13.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First Trust and Savings Bank was held at the bank July 10. Officers re elected for the ensuing year include H. H. Deyloff as president and Arthur E. Hickey as vice president. C. M. Johnson was re elected cashier and W. H. Bischel also noted. R. B. Whitney, George A. Johnson and H. H. Deyloff were re elected directors.
Golden Acres FFA softball team defeats Hartley FFA 8-6 at Aurelia last Sunday to run their record to two wins and one loss. Hartley had beaten Aurelia 10-4 two weeks earlier. No game is scheduled for this weekend.
About 10 FFA junior and senior members plus advisor Owen R Wunder will travel to West Okoboji for a two day outing. They will stay at Fillenworth cottages near Arnold's park and spend time fishing swimming and loafing. Golden Acres FFA treasury will cover part of the expenses. They return Monday morning.
Selene C. Lighter, former publisher of The Aurelia Sentinel, has purchased The Battle Creek Times and took possession last year. Her father published The Sentinel for years until 1948, then Selene and Carl Lighter led the paper until the sale to the present owner in 1950. Since then Selene has worked as a Linotype operator in Cherokee.
Plans are set for the annual Midget Baseball Play Day at the local diamond on Sunday July 22 with two games scheduled. The Atoms girls softball team vs Ida Grove at 2 p.m. will be followed by the Aurelia Bums midget team against the Cherokee Cubs at 3 30 p.m.
The annual State Services for Crippled Children field clinic for Cherokee and Woodbury counties will be held July 20 at the Presbyterian church. The clinic offers diagnostic and consultation services to crippled children under 21 and their family doctors across 77 Iowa counties, with free services funded by the state and J B Children’s Bureau. Volunteers will assist, and doctors refer patients in advance for examination of orthopedic, congenital, burn, heart, speech, hearing, and other conditions.
The band plans a Saturday night concert at the new bandstand featuring two saxophone solos by La Vonne Pingel daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Pingel She will perform Jenny Lind and Martha Polka arranged by Arnold Director Mr Cornwell of Schaller notes appreciation for older musicians aiding younger players and invites more help at a Thursday 730 band rehearsal at the schoolhouse Concerts run each Saturday night at 8 o'clock.
A son born July 10 at Schaller hospital to Mr and Mrs John Dunn is named Daniel Roger Dunn. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dan Dunn of Minnesota Lake MN and Mr and Mrs Charles Bruce of Cherokee. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Schwedler of Aurelia on Friday July 6.
Dale Peterson and Eldon Fordyce departed for Omaha Tuesday morning on official business.
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