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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
2
Threshing is under way with oats averaging 30 bushels per acre and barley around 26. The Aurelia post office building is sold to Mrs. W. S. Tutt, possession September 1. Mrs. Gus A. Johnson dies from farm burns near Alta.
The FFA plans a Tuesday banquet at Nelson cafe at 7 00 p m to honor fifteen members led by Marvin Pecken seneider who sold 65 sacks and is named high man Other invitees include Leland Anderson Harlan Kolpin Harold Brownmiller Dale Dyslin Don Hicks Harold Jensen Vernon Jensen Keith Langwin James Parrott Don Blake Lenard Johnson Don Mummert and Lloyd Patten The group praised the seed potatoes quality and strong community prospects.
Construction begun at the southeast corner of W. E. Whitney's elevator for a 40 by 30 by 40 foot corn storage annex. It will hold about 40 000 bushels and relocate the corn drier to free space. Bye Construction Company of Odebolt leads the project.
Lois Galvin of Aurelia was named to the honor roll at Iowa State Teachers College for the spring quarter with a 3.61 GPA. Dr. M. R. Beard announced the listing of 194 students, 98 women and 96 men, who met the 14 credit hours and high GPA requirements.
Edwin Gottfrid Johnson died Saturday July 23 at age 75 years 5 months 8 days in Alta. Funeral services were held July 25 at the home and Trinity Lutheran church in Alta. burial in Scandinavian cemetery. Survived by wife Norma four daughters two dozen relatives and many friends. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran congregation and had moved from Aurelia to Alta.
A Sunday crowd watched the Aurelia Bums beat the Larrabee Midgets 10 to 1 at the Aurelia ball diamond. Batteries for Aurelia were Sherkenbak and D. Anderson. The 12 and under Giants defeated the Yanks 7 to 3 with Peterson and Mongan on offense and Lefty Rapp and M Teerink in the field. A doubleheader between the Aurelia Bums and Little Bums is set for Friday at Galva starting at 5.
The Afton 4 H Girls Club met July 26 at the Afton Community Center with Virginia Odle as hostess. Donna Fraser presided. 17 members 3 leaders and 7 visitors attended. Reports were given by Roberta Hantsbarger and Margaret Kudrle. Demonstration team changed to Carolyn Kolpin and Joan Gates. A motion to pay half of camp entrance fees was approved.
Veneta Gordon of Meriden remains the top contender in the Miss Cherokee County pageant as third week counts show her leading since the first tally. Cherokee’s Shirley Skadelund holds second place, with Joan Stief rising to third and Dorothy Escue in fourth. several other contestants from Aurelia Cherokee Marcus Washta and Guimby are listed in order. The queen contest has two more weeks, closing Tuesday August 9.
The Floyd Glawe Family expresses gratitude to the Aurelia Fire Department and others for their prompt response to a call Wednesday evening.
Officials deny a Kangaroo Court in Aurelia tied to publicizing Pilot Rock Plowing Match by Brothers of the Brush. Mayor Harry Howell and Commercial Club President Martin Shrampe said they would not permit such an event.
Mrs Harriet McCurdy hosts a birthday gathering with lunch after a garden party. The Secret Sisters Pinochle club held a park picnic for children on Friday July 22. Rebekah circle met with Mrs John Shouse with fourteen members and one guest. Naomi circle met at Storm Lake shelter house for a July 21 breakfast amid garden bouquets. Tuesday Bridge club enjoyed a July 22 picnic luncheon at Mrs L E Christense n home. Mrs W Moulton high, Mrs Hirleman low.
The Aurelia Mults travel to Hartley on Sunday July 31 for a return softball game with Hartley F. F. A. After beating Hartley 7 to 5 in the last meeting Aurelia holds two wins and one loss and aims to move to three and one by Sunday night.
Sealed bids for 35000 in school building bonds of the New Aurelia Consolidated Independent School District are due by 8 pm August 15 1949. Bonds dated Oct 1 1949 bear interest from Apr 1 1950. issued in 1000 denominations mature Oct 1 of 1957 58 59 60 61. Bid must be par with accrued interest or better at lowest rate. deposit 700 with bid. bidding on blanks.
Aurelia bakery owners Mr. and Mrs. George Wells announce the store will reopen Wednesday August 3 after five weeks of remodeling. Wells, formerly of Storm Lake, bought new equipment and added interior renovations including a lowered ceiling new walls insulation a new ventilating system and two display windows. The opening day offers free coffee and baked goods from 8 am to 10 pm as the public visits to inspect the updated shop and meet the new owners. The exterior will also receive a front makeover with masonite siding and fresh paint.
A Cherokee county displaced persons committee is formed to work with the Town Displaced Persons unit to locate residence sites in the state. An initial meeting at the county welfare office named E. F. Berkler temporary chairman and Mrs. Grace Andersen temporary secretary with several local clergy and leaders joining.
Foot comfort in hot weather hinges on proper shoes and fit. Frances Friedell from Iowa State College recommends two pairs of work shoes, breathable fabrics, proper sizing, and regular foot care. A salt water bath, drying, and toe exercises help reduce fatigue, while consult a physician for corns if needed.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Heimsoth and family spent Monday evening with the W H Heimsoth home for a social visit with Illinois relatives visiting in the Heimsoth home.
The Aurelia high school Boys Quartet will join the school band for a Saturday night concert on Main street featuring marches waltzes and popular tunes. Cherokee County Farm Bureau’s Little German band drew a large Aurelia crowd last Saturday and director Raymond Kruse thanks C. O. Larson for gifts of three wooden nickels to each member.
Keith Edwards and Carroll Lansen of Aurelia escaped serious injuries when their truck collided head on with a car at the y junction of highways 59 and 5 just north of Cherokee. Theodore Franks of Anthon died at Sioux Valley hospital in Cherokee. His grandson Bob Woods was injured but not seriously. The 1937 Chevrolet was wrecked. cattle were scattered and later rounded up for transport to Sioux City by Leslie DeWolf.
Iowa State College extension nutritionist Jewel Graham announces a revised booklet Canning Fruits and Vegetables offering updated processing timetables for low acid foods like corn. It provides detailed directions for preparing and packing summer produce and is available at county extension offices or by mail from the Bulletin Office.
Phillip Fassler expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers and gifts received while in the Alta hospital and for visits at the hospital and at home.
Mrs. Espy McDeid extends thanks to friends and relatives for flowers cards and gifts and for calling during her recent hospital stay.
The Sentinel acts as authorized agent for Sioux City newspapers inviting readers to place subscription orders.
Work began Tuesday at the Aurelia school grounds on a new gym auditorium and farm shop building. The 130 by 115 foot addition will extend 30 feet beyond the west wall, seat about 1000, cost around 125000 dollars, with Herman Schumacher of Hull awarded the contract and George Engelhardt in charge. The project follows a 35000 dollar bond approval after a prior 90000 dollar bond plan proved insufficient.
The Aurelia Midgets meet Early in a first round Northwest Iowa Midget Baseball Tournament game at Wescott park Cherokee Monday at 10 00 a m The event runs all next week with five inning first rounds Monday seven inning later rounds and a Thursday semi final The champions receive blue caps marked Northwest Iowa Midget Champs 1949.
Mrs. Carl R. Larson extends thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses gifts cards and flowers received during her illness. She says the appreciation will be remembered.
Parents with children new to Aurelia school must inform Supt Darwyn Friedland between August 8 and August 15 to arrange transportation for the upcoming fall term.
Mr and Mrs Henry Anderson of Aurelia announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Jean to Lawrence Patrick Swain son of Mrs J J Schilling of Houston Texas and the approaching marriage on Saturday August 27 at 830 in the morning at St Patrick church Galveston Texas Father Perkins officiating.
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