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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1976
Page
4
Pictured above are members of the class confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church on May 9. Front row includes Perry Misner, Kimberly Tuttle, Brent Buenger, with others in the middle row.
Funeral services for Jack L. Hicks of Bremerton Washington were held June 4 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. The former Aurelia resident was injured fatally June 1 when his pickup crashed into a tree. Burial followed at Ivy Green Cemetery. He was born August 11 1937 in Sioux City and served in the Navy. Survivors include his wife Mary ann and five children Lisa Linda Charles Edward and David, plus his mother and three sisters.
Local schedules list multiple games from HS and GC's through June 30 with doubleheaders at several sites. Notable matches include HS against Cherokee Paulina Primghar and SVC tournament at Sanborn, plus minor league Braves facing Cubs and Mets clashes through July 2.
Basic Rescue for at least 11 years old runs June 28 to July 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. Advanced Lifesaving for 15 years and older runs 6 to 7 p.m. June 28 to July 9. Interested individuals should register and pay fees at the pool.
Aurelia baseball team splits two games last week. They beat Alton 6-4 behind Gary McCabe who pitched a complete game with 14 strikeouts. Aurelia lost 5-1 at Sioux Center as McCabe hit a ninth inning homer for the lone run.
The City of Aurelia Iowa announces a free cleanup for residences and businesses on June 30 1976 to present a neat appearance for a Bi Centennial weekend. Put refuse out by 8 00 A M and place in easy to handle bundles. Ralph Plagman Clerk.
The Master Marchers from Valley High School West Des Moines have been chosen by the Iowa Bandmasters Association to perform in Washington D C on Saturday July 3 and in Philadelphia on Sunday July 4 Both shows will be televised nationally and feature the 52 Flags pageant first presented during Intermission at the Girls State Basketball tournament last spring Directed by Dan Peterson the son of Cherokee residents parade participants sign up by June 30 at Mike s Restaurant pool drug store or library Tickets for a park barbeque Monday July 5 at City Park are on sale Co sponsors Aurelia Commercial Club and Cherokee County Pork Producers Adults 150 Children 75 includes barbecue pork sandwiches baked beans potato chips and beverage Serving 5 30 to 8 p m Deadline July 2 No tickets sold that night.
The schedule lists Sunday July 4 activities from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. including church services in Aurelia Park, a baseball game, Kiwanis potluck, a Cantata at United Methodist Church, and fireworks at Aurelia Golf Course. Monday July 5 features shelter house and library dedications, time capsule burying, a kiddy parade, a community parade lineup and start, park games, a barbecue, and a closing variety show at the school gym.
The 30 minute Aurelia Centennial Parade film will be shown during the Bicentennial Celebration on July 4 and 5 at the Public Library with a 50 seat capacity. First showing is 1 p.m. July 4 and repeats every 45 minutes, with no charge.
The Bicentennial Kid's Parade takes place July 5 at noon with children from stroller age to pegcets eligible. Participants wear costumes and ride items like bikes and wagons. Five $5 prizes will be drawn in Commercial club cash, awarded to parade participants.
The Aurelia Community Betterment Council will meet at 3 00 p m Friday June 25 at the Nelson Cafe to finalize plans for the Bicentennial Celebration and urge all members to attend.
An open shower honoring Nancy Adamson bride to be of Craig Bryan will be held Saturday morning June 26 at the First United Methodist Church in Aurelia A 9 30 brunch will be served All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The Cherokee Area Registered Nurses Association extends an invitation to all R N S to attend a program at the Community Center in Cherokee tomorrow at 7 30 p m Dr R Boldus a Sioux City urologist will be guest speaker Coffee and refreshments will follow the program.
Vicki Winterhof daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Winterhof has been named to the Dean's List at the University of South Dakota Vermillion. She is a sophomore at the university and her achievement is reported by a university release.
Maj. and Mrs. David Ford and family arrived May 28 at the home of Ford's parents Mr. and Mrs. George Dise after returning from Germany. Kelly visited his grandparents and Major Ford left for Belvoir Virginia to teach in the Engineering School for three years. Mrs. Ford and children will join him when housing is found. They had been stationed in Germany most recently at Ansach.
Last week's Mystery Farm Photo is the Sherm Nelson farm just east of Aurelia. The June 9 photo shows the Henry Wei land farm southeast of Aurelia. The Sentinel presents the final Mystery Farm Photo in this series in this issue.
Sunset Knoll Retirement Home holds an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday June 27. Mrs Rus sell Allen will play organ from 2 to 3 p.m. Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to volunteers at 3 p.m. Refreshments provided by the Sunset Knoll Auxiliary. Public welcome.
Graig Bowen of Aurelia is named to the Director's List at Northwest Iowa Technical College Sheldon for maintaining at least a 3.25 GPA while enrolled in Marketing Management.
Three Aurelians earned letters in men’s track at Westmar College LeMars. Dave Allen, Larry Sprouse and fatty Tuttle were named letter winners in the latest college release.
Roger Jacob and four ISU forestry students completed a spring quarter final project analyzing Franklin County Conservation Park. The team prepared a management plan covering picnicking and camping facilities erosion control trail systems and playground equipment as part of a course on forest and outdoor recreation resources.
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