Ft Madison Band Tour Boosts Pool Fund Totals
The Swimming Pool Fund rose to 19,664.10 after three benefits by the Ft Madison band and supporters. Events included a skating party at Tomahawk Roller Rink in Cherokee raising 79 and a three day visit by Ft Madison Junior High Band earning 115 for the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Carpenter
Tomahawk
Cherokee
Ft. Madison
Carl Nelson
Band Boosters Club
Storm Lake
Aurelia Band
Cherokee Mental Health Institute
Aurelia
First Trust & Savings
Farmers National Bank
the Sentinel
Pool Construction Begins With Volunteer Labor Tide
Construction of the aurelia Swimming Pool started last Thursday with Robinson Dirt Construction and Excavating Co. of Cherokee excavating and filling the site. The Pool Committee is negotiating private contracts after bids were high and is counting on volunteer labor from local residents to speed completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Robinson Dirt Construction and Excavating Co
Cherokee
Robinson
Fire Department
Ralph Mongan
Kenneth Bruce
Ole Hallquist
Fred Fassler
Darrel Huseman
Arthur, Hicks
Arthur Wogahn
Gus Ohlson
Dale Pooler
Merle Nelson
Clayton Johnson
Verner Johnson
Bruce Implement Co
Christensen Bros. Construction Co
John Lockin Named Corwith High School Teacher and Coach
John Lockin will teach Commercial subjects at Corwith high school and serve as junior high coach. He earned a degree from Wayne State Teachers College last Wednesday. Attending commencement were Mrs. George Scott Mrs. Harry Howell and Verna B Lockin of Aurelia and Mr and Mrs Archie Nelson of Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lockin
Verna B. Lockin
Corwith
John
Wayne State Teachers College
George Scott
Harry Howell
Aurelia
Archie Nelson
Rapp Qualifies for National NAIA Track Meet
Kenneth Rapp son of Mr and Mrs Ervil Rapp earned a national NAIA meet berth by winning the 440 yard dash in the district NAIA event at Kearney Nebraska in rain his time was .50.1 The Wayne State graduate will compete in Abilene Texas along with Glen Gotchall and Kenneth plans to coach at Moville next fall family members attended the ceremonies and the trip included great grandmother Nellie McCarthy Aurelia and relatives Ed Rice Aurelia and A A Rapp Sr Phoenix Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rapp
Ervil Rapp
Wayne State Teachers College
Abilene
Tex
Kenneth
Kearney
Neb
Hastings
Glen Gotchall
Wayne
Moville
Wayne State
Nellie McCarthy
Aurelia
Ed Rice
A. A. Rapp Sr
Phoenix
Ariz
Open House for Mrs. Minnie Westphal’s 85th Birthday
An Open House honoring Mrs. Minnie Westphal on her 85th birthday will be held Sunday afternoon, June 5, in the social rooms of Trinity Lutheran church in Cherokee. Friends and relatives are invited to call from two to four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Westphal
Trinity Lutheran Church
Cherokee
Legion Meeting Tonight At Au Relia Post
The Au Relia American Legion post will hold its regular meeting tonight at the Legion hall. All members are urged to attend.
Corinne Larson Receives Purple Key at ISTC Honors Convocation
Corinne Larson of Aurelia received the Purple Key at the Iowa State Teachers College honors convocation. The award honors leadership, academics, and sincerity in scholarship. Larson, a senior at ISTC, was among the honorees named by the Student League Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Larson
Inez Larson
Aurelia
Iowa State Teachers College
ISTC
Student League Board
Miss Larson
Vernon Galvin Wins European Tour
Vernon Galvin of Elizabethtown Kentucky won an all expense trip to Europe awarded by Westinghouse to top TV receiver sellers in his district. He left Louisville May 23 for New York City and then four days in Copenhagen Madrid and Paris, returning by plane around June 4. He is a partner in Niceley Galvin furniture and appliance store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Galvin
Elizabethtown
John Galvin
Aurelia
Europe
Westinghouse C O
Citms
Vernon
Louisville
New York City
Westinghouse
Betty Furness
Copenhagen
Madrid
Paris
States
Niceley & Galvin
Gillon Niceley
Mrs Radke Escapes Injury In Car Wreck
Mrs Walter Radke escaped serious injury Saturday when her car hit loose gravel and overturned southeast of town. She and her son, riding with her, were not hurt though the vehicle was heavily damaged.
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Walter Radke
Farmers urged to file soil conservation requests promptly
Farmers in Okee County ASC are urged to submit requests for water sharing and conservation practices now to secure available funds. The 1954 program limits and deadlines mean early applicants have priority, with remaining funds to be allotted if holders complete practices on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Star
Pak
Cnatemsan
Okee County
ASC
ASQ
Eisenhower
Miller
Claus
Otiog
Chaitan Midler
Auxiliary to Meet June 9 Election of Officers
The Aurelia Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall next Tuesday afternoon June 7 at 2 30. New officers will be elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Goodwill truck to pick up used material in Aurelia
The Goodwill truck from Well Industries at Staun 4168 will be in Aurelia Monday June 13 to collect donated materials for use in their shops. Donors should place items at the A OA Davis before pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwell Industries
Staun
Aurelia
Davis
Bible Class Picnic Sunday at Aurelia Park
The Methodist Sunday School Bible class will host a picnic at the Aurelia Shelter House Sunday evening. Bring a covered dish and table service for your family. Coffee Kool Aid and ice cream will be furnished. All young couples of the church are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Schol
Aurelia Shelter House
Dave Nelson Wins Gold Music Award at ISU
Dave Nelson of Aurelia son of Mr and Mrs W K Nelson received a gold award for instrumental music at Iowa State College. The honors were presented at the annual Music Honors banquet held May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Nelson
W. K. Nelson
Aurelia
Iowa State College
Special FFA Meeting Friday Night at Eight
Au Relia FFA chapter calls a special meeting in the Ag room of the schoolhouse Friday night at 8 o'clock. President Ver non Klumpp urged members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Aurelia Ffa
Rehool House
Vernon Klumpp
Campbells and Engdahls Gather for Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Raymond Campbell and family of Cherokee spent Sunday at the Clifford Benson home. Mr and Mrs Conrad Engdahl Bertha and Mr and Mrs Eldwin Engdahl and children spent the weekend at the Lakes. Mr and Mrs Harry Lindgren and children of Meriden and Mr and Mrs Albert Engdahl spent Monday with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Campbell
Clifford Benson
Conrad Engdahl
Bertha
Eldwin Engdahl
Lakes
Harry Lindgren
Meriden
Albert Engdah
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Ft Madison
Carl
Morningside College
Sioux City
Loras College
Appleton
Wis
Northwestern University
Iowa University
Delta
Stockport
Iowa
Moulton
Sentinel Office
Vernon Peterson
Howard Desloff
Levi Lundquist
Alvin Peterson
L. M. Patterson
Erle Carlson
Corwith High School
K. Rapp
Cherokee Church
Purple Key
Aurelia Park
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