Truck Car Collision Injures Six Aurelians
A pickup owned by Martin Huseman and a passenger car collided at the Irving Bell corner ten miles south of Aurelia on Wednesday night injuring six Aurelians. They were taken to Sioux Valley hospital in Cherokee for treatment. Occupants included Larry Hickey and Huseman’s son, and Reitzel Nordstrom and son Johnnie Nordstrom along with Junior Nordstrom. All suffered cuts bruises and broken bones with Johnnie Nordstrom listed as most seriously hurt. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage with the car nearly a total loss.
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Irving Bell
Aurelia
GOP Leaders Plan Eight Cherokee County Campaign Meetings
State Sen. Alden L. Doud announces eight district sales sessions to launch the 1950 Republican campaign. The sessions focus on organization, get out the vote, and precinct work with the final meeting set for July 29 in the Cherokee county courthouse.
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Alden L. Doud
Republian State Central Committee
Cherokee County
Doud
National Gop Committee
School of Politics
Washington
Brooke Consolidated Wins High School Tourney Crown
Brooke Consolidated wins the Iowa high school summer baseball sectional final with a 3 to 2 victory over Meriden on the Aurelia diamond. Both teams scored all runs in the third inning, Meriden rallied in the fourth but could not overcome the early lead.
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Brooke Consolidated
Meriden
Iowa
Aurelia
Shee
Pink Mouse Reigns at Meriden Farm
In Meriden the Van Der Sloot residence reports an albino pink-eyed white mouse named Pinky has overtaken the dogs on the farm. The rodent, kept in a wire enclosures, is described as tame while the household recalls dogs previously hostile to mice. Mrs. Merrill Ames lives nearby.
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Ed van der Sloot
Meriden
van der Sloot
Merrill Ames
Sentinel Debuts Under New Ownership in Aurelia
The Sentinel announces new ownership and a learning period in Aurelia. The editors pledge hard work, better local coverage, and earlier Thursday publication as they acclimate to shop equipment and meet community business leaders.
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Sentinel
Aurelia
Draft Board Meets Puts Few in 1-A Cherokee
Cherokee county draft board held an organizational session at the board clerk’s office Monday. Several locals were reclassified and a few men placed in 1-A. Walt Ranard, a new member, succeeds A. A. Waltman on the board.
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Cherokee County
Cherokee
Walt Ranard
Ranard
A. A. Waltman
al Eellie
Cherokee County Draft Board Told to Ready 10 Men
State selective service officials in Des Moines warned Cherokee County draft board to prepare 10 registrants for armed forces pre induction physical exams. A memo from Bernard W Krull says 344 will be inducted by Sept 30 with classifications 1 A or 1 A O.
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Selective Services
Des Moines
Cherokee County Draft Board
Armed Forces
Bernard W. Krull
State Selective Service System
Cherokee County
Buena Vista County
Playground Results Week of July 10 14
Week long playground results list winners in boys and girls events. Notable names include Gary Mongan in multiple events with Malcolm Teerink as doubles partner, Gail Schramm securing several top spots, and Jane Stutz winning the fast bicycle race.
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Gary Mongan
Bob Hilmer
Malcolm Teerink
Gail Schramm
Doreen Hasenwinkle
Hopscotch
Darren Hasenwinkle
Pat Kirby
Jane Stutz
Marilyn Kirby
Mongan Dies in Battle Creek. Burial in Cherokee
Norman G. Mongan born February 4, 1891 in Hagerstown Maryland died July 8 1950 in Battle Creek Michigan at 59 years 4 months 29 days. He left a wife Cora son Melvin and grandchildren. Surviving siblings and relatives listed funeral held at Boothby Funeral Home with Church of Christ services and interment at Aurelia cemetery.
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Norman G. Mongan
Man G. Mongan
Hagerstown
Maryland
Battle Creek
Michigan
Robert
Emma Woolford Mongan
Walter
Cora Demarest
Aurelia
Adams
Minnesota
Melvin
Cora
Melvin Lee
Vickie Lynn
Charles
Arthur
Earl
Toledo
Ohio
Ella Dreyer
Nora Steward
Mary Sleezer
Rose Shaw
Ten Stake
Cherokee County
Cherokee
Boothby
Jesus
Larry Baldner
Charles Warren
Joe Hilers
Vern Collins
M. P. Wall
Roy Schewen
Aurelia Cemetery
Boothby Funeral Home
Card of Thanks for Norman Mongan Family
Our recent sad loss leaves us with grateful hearts toward neighbors and friends. Their comforting expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Mrs. Norman Mongan Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mongan and Children
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Norman Mongan
Melvin Mongan
Extension Program Committee Will Meet
Members of the Iowa Extension Program Board advisory committee will meet at Iowa State College on July 25 and 26 to present recommendations for future extension programs. The 18-member group from across Iowa will share its suggestions with the Extension program committee, composed of staff members.
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Iowa Extension Program Board
Iowa State College
Iowa
C. M. Dunbar
C. J. Hearst
Cedar Falls
Clay Timmerman
Hampton
Arthur Kirchoff
Humboldt
L. S. Gillette
Fostoria
Wayne Simington
Spencer
LeRoy Raber
Moorhead
B. M. Kilpatrick
Harlan
Harold Hansen
Nevada
Leslie Doak
Newton
Arthur Tibben
Victor
W. H. Davison
Staanwood
J. E. Craig
Milton
William Gamon
Wellman
Doyle Anderson
Moulton
Ardeth Anderson
Wins Prize in Huck Finn Event at Spring Lake
Carroll Nelson, 12, son of Mr and Mrs W K Nelson of America, won in his age group for the largest bullhead caught at Spring Lake during the Huck Finn day competition at Cherokee. A large crowd of boys competed for prizes as Huck Finn day grows in popularity at Iowa fishing spots.
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Carroll ‘Nelson
W. K. Nelson
America
Spring Lake
Cherokee
Iowa
Brooke School approves $55,000 gym bond in special vote
In a Monday special election Brooke Consolidated school voters approved a $55,000 bond to build and equip a new gym by 79 to 36. Plans call for immediate work. the high school has 18 students and 66 are in the grades.
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Brooke Consolidated School
Fire destroys wash house and garage at Schulke farm
Ten years ago a fire at the Chas Schulke farm south of Aurelia Diamond township left a wash house garage and outside toilet completely burned. Nearby losses included a farm home fire near Diamond Center and a military funeral for Lloyd T. Scott in Nokomis township. A legal vote was set to decide selling the town electric system to Iowa Public Service Co. for 22000 with a plan for a park board election.
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Schulke
Aurelia
Diamond Township
Wattie
Aurelians
Adel
Daniels Bros
Des Moines
Audubon
Bertha Allén
John Grashoff
Richard Akers
International Honor Society For
Arthur Wogahn
Sioux Valley Hospital
Cherokee
Margaret Gilchrist
Diamond Center
W. H. Hutchinson
Lloyd T. Scott
Nokomis Township
Iowa Public Service Co
Board of Park Commissioners
Farm Bureau Calendar Highlights Local Events
July 21 picnic for Pitcher Township women at Storm Lake Shelterhouse with potluck options. July 22 Aston League show 10:00 a m at Community Hall. July 27 Liberty Bells show 9:30 a m I O O F Hall Cleghorn. July 28 Sheridan Stars show 10:00 a m Joe L Johnston home. July 29 Marcus Merry Makers 10:00 a m Municipal Building Marcus. July 31 Cherokee Cloverettes show Local Achievement. August 1 Country Ramblers show K P Hall Aurelia. August 2 Willow Wonders show. August 3 Grand Meadow Larks show schoolhouse. August 4 Quimby Quorum show Methodist Church Quimby. August 5 Amherst Busy Bees show Marcus Municipal Building 10:00 p m.
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Pitcher Township
Storm Lake
Aurelia
Aston League of the
4- Leaf Clovers
Liberty Bells
Cleghorn
Sheridan Stars
Quimby
Congregational Church Couples Club Formed
The newly formed Congregational Church Couples Club met at the Peterson and Gebhardt homes with Wilsons as co hosts. A pot luck supper followed a program on the church history. The group voted to start a Sunday school book fund with each couple donating $1 and encouraged purchasing books for library inclusion. Mrs. Wilbur Patten was elected secretary and treasurer. The club plans to meet August 11.
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The
Congregational Church
Carl Peterson
Gebhardt
Cliff Wilson
Wilbur Patten
Grace C. Paulson Buried at Pleasant Hill
Funeral services held Wednesday at Wharton Funeral Home for Mrs. Grace C. Paulson with Reverend Gebhardt officiating. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Aurelia. Eastern Star services in Chicago. Born 1872 in Moneta Iowa, widow of Andrew Paulson, she died in Illinois Masonic Hospital Chicago. Survived by sister Carrie O Reilly and brother Harvey Shue plus several nieces and nephews.
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Wharton Funeral Home
Grace C. Paulson
J. E. Gebhardt
First Congregational Church
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Aurelia
Ralph Mongan
I. H. Leonard
Imp Krout
Helmer Paulson
Lee Robinson
Karl Mummert
Harold Paulson
Charles Schulke
Martin Danielson
Eastern Star
Chicago
John Quinn
Andrew Paulson
Moneta
Johnson Shue
Des Moines
Albert Lee
Minn
Paulson
Wlinois Masonic Hospital
Carrie O’reilly
Harvey Shue
Hayward
Wis
Hans Paulson
Storm Lake
Nemaha
Bernard Paulson
Denison
G. Wilbrandt
Cherokee
Bereavement thanks from Gina Paulson and family
The Paulson family extends gratitude to all who offered kindness and help during their recent bereavement.
Church Announcements at Floyl Johansen Home
The meeting place is Floyl Johansen home with a 10:00 a.m. church school session 11:00 a.m. worship service and 8:00 p.m. evangel service. You are welcome.
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Floyl Johansen
Evangel
St Pauls Lutheran Church Be J Service Time Change
Pastor Wehrspann announces a time change for July 28 with a 9 15 divine service and 10 15 Sunday school at St Pauls Lutheran Church Be J.
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ST. Paul's
Methodist Church Announces Schedule and Play
E Wayne Hilmer pastor leads Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m Sermon titled To Save or To Kill A play The Criminal scheduled for 8 00 p m at First Methodist Church Storm Lake with Aurelia players Choir practice Thursday evening provides further details
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First Methodist Church
Storm Lake
Aurelia
Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Note
Pastor Carl W. Larson leads activities at Alta Town with Luther League picnic Thursday at Peterson State Park and services Sunday including communion at Odebolt Church. Junior Choir rehear sal Saturday and midweek service Wednesday.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Carl W. Larson
Alta
Town
Peterson State Park
Immanuel-Ele Lutheran Church Morning Worship Plan
The notice outlines morning services at Immanuel Ele Lutheran with Pastor Carl W. Larson and Student Lester Carlson delivering the message at 9 30 a m in the pastor’s absence. Communion services will be held at the Odebolt church, followed by church school at 10 20 a m.
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Sal
Lester Carlson
Odebolt
Luther Leaguers
Alta Park
Board of Administration
First Congregational Church Service Notice
Church announces regular Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. Pastor J. E. Gebhardt invites all to share in church fellowship and welcomes worshippers. Your home-town merchant is your best friend. Why not give him your patronage.
Aurelia Plans Two Day Stock Show and Picnic
The Aurelia community schedules a two day event with Sunday games at the Aurelia ballpark featuring Aurelia Pee-Wees Remsen Pee-Wees and Aurelia Atoms vs Grand Meadow girls softball. Proceeds fund playground equipment and expenses. An August FFA Livestock Show and Farmers Picnic is planned with Dyers Greater Shows midway acts and nightly dances.
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Aurelia Ballpark
Aurelia Pee-Wee
Keith Anderson
Remsen
Aurelia Atoms
Grand Meadow
Atoms
Aurelia
Ole
Aurelia Commercial Club
First Trust and Savings Bank
Cliff Bruce
Dyers Greater Shows
Re-Seal Corn May Be Delivered Now
Cliff Chapman Cherokee county PMA chairman says his office is authorized to accept early voluntary delivery of 1948 re-seal corn before the August 1 maturity date. Deliveries are for producers needing storage space for the 1950 small grain harvest and follow prior cooperation when CCC storage was limited.
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Cliff Chapman
Cherokee County Production Marketing Administration
Cherokee
Chapman
County
PMA Committee
Quimby Midgets Edge Aurelia in Low-Scoring Ninings Feat
In a seven inning game the Quimby Midgets edged Aurelia Midgets 12 to 11 last Thursday at Quimby. Dodd pitched for Quimby allowing 8 hits with 15 strikeouts and 6 walks. Tee rink led Aurelia with 8 runs while Courtright and Fassler each had 3 runs for Quimby.
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Quimby
Aurelia
Sherkenbak
Mongan
Dodd
Fassler
Aurelia O
Hail WInd Storm Causes Damage Near Aurelia and Pitcher
A Saturday storm with hail struck areas south of Aurelia and near Pitcher townships. Damage favored small grain over corn. A small tornado near the Chas Sawwell farm, now Clarence Ohlson’s, uprooted trees and collapsed a cattle shed and house, killing chickens.
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Aurelia
Diamond
Pitcher Townships
Chas
Sawwell
Clarence Ohlson
Ohlson
Aurelia Band Hosts Another Fine Saturday Concert
A large crowd attended Aurelia High School band and other musicians for a Saturday night concert. Special numbers by the Little German band were enjoyed, with more selections planned for this Saturday. Director Raymond Kruse aims to line up additional special numbers and pleasing concert pieces.
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Aurelia
Raymond Kruse
Aurelia Steers Near Top On Chicago Market
Frank Mummert and son Troy of Aurelia sold 20 head of steers at Chicago Stock Yards with 11 head averaging 1207 pounds at 30.00 per cwt and the rest at 1170 pounds at 28.50. Troy's 40 head at 1818 pounds averaged 31.00 per cwt, near the day’s top price. Frank Mummert has shipped cattle to Chicago for 58 years.
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Chicago
Frank Mummert and Son
Troy
Aurelia
Mummert
Frank Mummert
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Board of Supervisors
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Grace Meier
Bert Waddell
Farm Bureau Calendar
Congregational Church Couples Club
Pleasant Hill
Gina Paulson
MT. Olive Baptist Church
Henry Olsen
Aurelia Park
Aurelia Band
American Express
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