Farewell Dinner Honoring Rev. Edwin Trigg and Family
A large gathering at the Congregational church parlors bid farewell to Rev. Edwin Trigg and his family after nineteen and a half years of service. Rev. Ernest Stanworth praised their community impact and church relations. The Rapp led meeting and gift presentation followed the pot luck meal. The Triggs move to Cherokee where Mrs. Trigg will run Handy Cash Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Trigg
Congregational
Ladell Rapp
Ernest Stanworth
Methodist Church
Rev. Trigg
Rapp
Cherokee
Trigg
Bill
Handy Cash
South Second Street
Tom Jackson
Aurelia
Mission Festival at St Pauls Lutheran Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church hosts its annual Mission Festival with two services on Sunday June 8. The morning service at 10 45 features Rev Fred Elze of Galva as speaker and the 2 80 oclock afternoon service is led by Rev Hugo Nieting of Ute Iowa. Free dinner to follow in the social room. no Sunday school in the morning. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fred Elze
Galva
Hugo Nieting
Ute
Iowa
St. Paul's Lutheran
American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers for 1947 48
The American Legion Auxiliary met June 3 at the Legion hall with good attendance. Officers elected: Kathleen Allen president, Olive Howell vice president, Vina Neilsen secretary, Mary Bauman treasurer, Margaret Scott historian, Rubie Garlson chaplain, Delilah Griffith sergeant at arms, and board members Gladys Larson Myra Beeghley Anna Will Ruby Akers. The program featured junior activities led by Kathleen Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ruby Akers
Auxiliary
Nora Coombs
Kathleen Allen
Olive Howell
Vina Neilsen
Mary Bauman
Margaret Scott
Rubie Garlson
Delilah Griffith
Gladys Larson
Myra Beeghley
Anna Will
Gayle Mongan
Mary Ann Nelson
Rosa Loof
Afton 4-H Plans Rally Day and June Bridal Shower
The Afton 4-H League met June 3 at Marilyn Minkler’s with 21 members two leaders and one visitor. Jeanne Mummert led the meeting approving Rally Day plans and a July 6 shower for June brides Marcella Odile Tena Mae Fox and Ruth Kudrle. Carolyn Kolpin demonstrated “The Right Way To Make a Bed.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Marilyn Minkler
Jne 3
Jeanne Mummert
Marcella Odile
Tena Mae Fox
Ruth Kudrle
Carolyn Kolpin
Sjoberg and Alta Girl Read Vows in Center Grove Ceremony
Miss Beth Pedersen daughter of Edward and Pederson Alta married Chester G. Sjoberg Aurelia in Center Grove church with Rev. J Vernon Anderson officiating. Bridesmaids included Doris Johnson Alta Irene Kellander Des Moines and sister of bride as matron of honor. Best man Edward Brummer Aurelia ushers Robert Wright Spencer and Murray Pedersen Alta. Reception at the bride’s parents home. Honeymoon in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Pedersen
Edward C. Pederson
Alta
Chester G. Sjoberg
Aurelia
Center Grove
J. Vernon Anderson
Carl B. Palmer
Hampton
Virginia
Doris Johnson
Irene Kellander
Des Moines
Edward Brummer
Robert Wright
Spencer
Murray Pedersen
Elayne Franzen
Lytton
Vera Franzen
Mrs. Sjoberg
Iowa
California
Aurelia Alumna Beverly Wolters Set to Graduate in Missouri
Beverly Wolters formerly of Aurelia will graduate this Thursday from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Daughter of Rev and Mrs Wolters the Aurelia residents, she attended Aurelia High School before transferring from Valparaiso to Missouri. Post graduation she plans to join Baton Rouge newspaper staff after a visit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Wolters
Aurelia
University of Missouri
Miss Wolters
Wm. Wolter
Rev. Wolters
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Miss ‘Wolters
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Indiana
Cherokee Times
Baton Rouge
Vacation Bible School At St. Pauls Lutheran
Fifty one children enroll in a morning Vacation Bible School at St. Pauls Lutheran church in the social room for ages eight to fourteen. Activities include Bible study singing handicraft contests and games with a field trip to Aurelia bakery and cupcakes. Instructors include Mrs Buenger Mrs Kolpin Miss Tuttle and others. Rev Joel E Ross is superintendent. The final session ends June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Aurelia
Martin Buenger
Herbert Kolpin
Gladys Tuttle
Howard Deyloff
Edmund Radke
L. M. Patterson
E. Gertsmeier
Geo. Dise
Phyllis Lehn
Local Walther League Attends Iowa District Meeting
The Iowa West Walther Leaguers gathered at Camp Okoboji on May 31 to June 2. Three from the local league attended as delegate Ordell Gertsmeier and guests Frederick Buenger and Henry Buenger. A fine banquet concluded the event with all reporting a very pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa West Walther
Camp Okoboji
Ordell -Gertsmeier
Frederick
Henry Buenger
FFA softball practice and meeting Friday night
F F A will hold a softball practice and meeting Friday night at the school house. The session aims to organize members for upcoming events and review team plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Mrs Imo Krout Hosts Congregational Missionary Society
Mrs Imo Krout entertained the Congregational Missionary Society at her home on May 28 with 13 members and four guests present. Inez Larson served as president and Linna Waddell led the devotionals on Memorial. Celia Daniels led the program with India topics and introductions. Musical selections included Song of India and Tell Me the Old Old Story with Opal Robinson and Marion Morgan. Gladys Flory reported on The Washington. June meeting planning by Sylvia Langwin Arlene Peterson with Fae Fraser as devotional leader. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Missionary Society
Imo Krout
Inez Larson
Linna Waddell
Celia Daniels
India
Fae Fraser
Missions of India
Women of India
The
Church In India
Opal Robinson
Marion Mongan
Washington
Gladys Flory
Sylvia Langwin
Arlene Peterson
Godfrey
Gretchen Wieland to Wed Dean Mummert in Cherokee
Aurelia couple announce the approaching marriage of Gretchen Emily Wieland to Dean E. Mummert of Cherokee. The ceremony is set for Saturday June 14 at nine o clock at Immaculate Conception church Cherokee. The couple will reside in Cherokee where Mummert works for Iowa Public Service. The bride elect was honored with a Sunday afternoon shower at the home of Mrs. E H Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wieland
Aurelia
Gretchen Emily
Dean E. Mummert
Harry Mummert
Cherokee
Immaculate Conception Church
F. P. Schultes
Aurelia High School
Otis Radio and Electric Company
Mummert
Iowa Public Service
E. H. Main
Mra Joddle
Wieland
Rita Mummert
Looking Back into the Past Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago Twenty seniors earned their diplomas last Friday evening. Alumni Association held banquet and business meeting at the school house. Legion Auxiliary reports poppy receipts of 42.65. Rains caused erosion and crop washout. Miss Lois Simmons and Ronald Becker wed May 29 at the Aurelia Methodist parsonage. Honor students listed for the graduating class. Mrs Bert Miller died May 28 at 74. Henry Pruitt died after appendectomy. George Glawe bought a 160 acre farm north of Alta at 228 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Legion Auxiliary
Lois Simmons
Ronald Becker
Methodist
Aurelia
Lorine Johnson
Dorothy Scott
Elliott Mongan
Pauline Herold
Norma Lewis
Mildred Thevenin
Bert Miller
Henry Pruitt
George Glawe
Alta
David Johns
Afton Township
Irene Robar
Red Cross Service
Mary Pingel
Fulton
Spring Township
George M. Miller
Bonnie
Edingsburg
Eric Johnson
Sweden
Children Day Program At Congs Church
A detailed children's day program at Congregational Church on Sunday June 8 at 11:00 am includes organ prelude hymns prayers solos and a sequence of children's performances by named participants such as Marlys Ann Mummert Larry Peterson Donna Bezoni and many others. The program features songs exercises greetings and a final postlude with remarks by Rev Schwab and an offering titled Thank You.
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Congregational Church
Schwab
Marlys Ann Mummert
Larry Peterson
Donna Bezoni
Richard Larson
Marcia Nelson
Kenneth Laposky
Johnnie Teerink
Joanne Teerink
The
Bluebirds
Richard Null
Donna Wilson
Harold Hanson
Sharon
Shirley Mummert
Danny Mummert
Dennis Godfrey
Norma Wilson
Gayle Mongan
Genevieve Lighter
Marlene Nelson
Alex Fraser
Janice Peterson
Frances Peterson
Lavern Larson
Dennis Tharpe
Noel Nelson
Rev. Schwab
Funeral Service for Nels Swanson Sunday
Funeral services were held in the Wharton Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, June 1, for Nels Swanson. He was born May 6, 1863 in Kristianstad Sweden and died May 30, 1947 in Fort Dodge Iowa aged 84 years 24 days. He leaves four daughters 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and a large circle of friends. Relatives attending from Fort Dodge Des Moines Goldfield Hartley Alta and others joined the service.
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Wharton Funeral Home
Nels Swanson
KE. Stanworth
Aurelia
Swan Johnson
Kristianstad
Sweden
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Nels
Ingred Nelson
America
Good Hope
Cherokee County
Swanson
Duncan
Ellen Linberg
Peter Hansen
Jennie Swanson
Fred Duncan
Anton Swanson
Mildred Hansen
Des Moines
Lewis Sampson
Alvin Hansen
Goldfield
Lloyd Lenning
Hartley
Gust A. Johnson
Alta
Card of Thanks from the Swanson family
The Children of Nels Swanson and their families express gratitude for kindnesses and floral offerings received during the bereavement.
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Nels Swanson
Sentinel Seeks Subscribers For Sioux City Papers
The Sentinel promotes it as authorized agent for both Sioux City newspapers inviting readers to sign up for subscriptions through the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Sioux City
Becker Tenth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Aurelia
Mr and Mrs Ronald Becker were honored on their tenth anniversary with a May 29 dinner for twenty four at Vincent Beckers home. Mrs Vernon Peterson assisted, guests from Cherokee and Aurelia attended, a movie followed the meal and many gifts were opened.
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Ronald Becker
Vincent Becker
Vernon Peterson
Harold. Johnson
Rockford, Jl
Aurelia
Cub Scouts To Hold Paper Drive In Aurelia
The Cub Scouts plan a paper drive in Aurelia Thursday June 12 from 1 pm. They postponed last Saturday due to lack of trucks and bays. Residents are urged to bundle papers and place them on the porch or sidewalk. farmers may drop at the bandstand near the Kroll & Patterson lot. Proceeds fund new Scout uniforms.
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Aurelia
Cubs
Kroll & Patterson Implement
Cub
Dorcas Circle Hosts Meeting at Nina Anderson Home
Dorcas Circle met at the home of Mrs. Nina Anderson with Mrs. Nell Loucks assisting on Thursday May 29. Sixteen members and five guests attended. President Marion Lunquist led devotions and business. Clothing for Norway was collected. Plans for a June mother and daughter tea were set, Kathleen Allen and May Connelly sang a duet. Lunch was served by the hostesses.
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Dorcas
Nina Anderson
Nell Loucks
Marion Lunquist
Norway
Kathleen Allen
May Connelly
Memorial Day Service Draws Large Aurelia Crowd
A large crowd gathered at Aurelia cemetery on Memorial Day to honor living veterans and pay tribute to those who died in service. Rev. R. K. Schwab of Buena Vista College gave the address on service and sacrifice, ending with Gettysburg selections and a poem. The procession included students, color guards, veterans, and Cub Scouts, with graves for Civil War Spanish American and Unknown Soldier honored by wreaths.
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Aurelia
R. K. Schwab
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Schwab
Lincoln
Kansas City
Kans
Main Street
Highway No. 5
Legion
Afton Farm Bureau Meeting Set for June 9
The Afton Farm Bureau will meet in the Legion hall at Aurelia Monday evening June 9. Guest speaker Don Hankens will speak and Mae Zarr will recount her Farm Bureau convention experiences in California. Educational films will be shown and the Afton quartet will perform several numbers.
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Afton Farm Bureau
Legion Hall
Aurelia
Don ‘Hankens
Mae Zarr
Farm Bureau
California
Afton Quartet
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Paul’s ‘Lutheran’ Church
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Chester Sjoberg
Alta Girl
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Walther League
Mrs. Imo Krout
Cong’s Missionary Society
Gretchen Wieland
Dean Mummert
Sentinel
Cong’s Church
Cub Scouts
American Express
Bank
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
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