Special Election Here Tomorrow For Aurelia District Board
A special school election is held Friday to select the Aurelia Community School district board. Polls at Aurelia City Hall open 12 noon to 7 pm. Candidates include Floyd Johanson Reuben Ohlson Verner Johnson Robert Parrott and J Lester Andersen for terms of 1 2 and 3 years. Rex Whitney not seeking re election. L E Christensen seeks reelection as treasurer.
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Aurelia Community
Aurelia City Hall
Floyd Johanson
Reuben Ohlson
Verner Johnson
Robert Parrott
J. Lester Andersen
Elk Township
Messers Johnson
Johanson
Johnson
Parrott
Rex Whitney
L. E. Christensen
Rainfall totals boost moisture in June
Rain measured at 2.55 inches in the past week, with 1.25 inches on June 22 and 1.30 inches on June 25, reported by W. H. Bischel. The June total exceeds six inches, providing much needed moisture.
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W. H. Bischel
Hampson Patten Vows in Ideal South Dakota Church
Sally Hampson and Lloyd Patten wed in a double ring ceremony at Ideal Presbyterian Church in South Dakota. The couple, both graduates of Southern State Teachers College, will reside in Aurelia Iowa after a reception and trip to the Black Hills and Yellowstone. Attendees included family from Iowa and South Dakota with plans for a future home.
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Vesta Rice
Joyce Anderson
Ideal
Ladies Aid
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Patten
Southern State Teachers College
Aurelia
Iowa
Will Patten
Robert Patten
Wilbur Patten
Irving Peterson
Oren Coombs
Kenneth Patten
J. A. Patten
Sidney Jeckell
Wm. Kenneally
Los Angeles
Calif
Robert Hampson
Elkton
S. D
Vernon Jensen
Hilmer Hafner
Springfield
Birth of Linda Gail Gustafson at Alta Memorial Hospital
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Rnne Gustafson on June 15 at Alta Memorial hospital weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. She is named Linda Gail. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Anton Jensen of Alta and Mr and Mrs August Gustafson of Aurelia.
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Rnne Gustafson
Alta Memorial Hospital
Linda Gail
Anton Jensen
Alta
August Gustafson
Aurelia
MYF Food Sale Saturday Evening
The Intermediate MYF group hosts a food sale on the lot south of the Lockin Insurance building. The event starts at 7 o clock Saturday evening with proceeds to support group activities.
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MYF
MYF Group
Lockin Insurance Building
Open House for Martin Thompsons Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Martin W Thompson of Primghar host an open house Sunday June 30 at 1961 Elm Ave to celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary Relatives friends and neighbors are invited to call between 2 and 4 PM and 7 and 9 PM It is requested that no gifts be presented
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Martin Thompsons
Martin W. Thompson
Primghar
Elm Ave
Aurelia Band Concert Highlights Local soloist Robert Pingel
Aurelia High School junior Robert Pingel, son of Harry Pingel, earns two consecutive State Music Contest ratings in bass horn. He will perform the tuba solo Tarantella by Harold Walters as the Aurelia band under Don Jackson plays Saturday programs at 8 PM on Main Street featuring Marches, Salutations, Colorama, and the National Anthem.
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Aurelia
Robert Pingel
Aurelia High School
Harry Pingel
Robert
Harold Walters
Don Jackson
Main Street
Bunker Hill
King
Evans
Seitz
Walters
Grandman
Victor Herbert March
Lessey Colorama
Isaac March Forth
Moore
Fillmore
Rites Held Monday For August Nelson 87
Funeral services for August Nelson 87 who died Saturday at Alta hospital were held Monday June 24 at 2 p m at the home and 2 30 p m at Wharton Funeral home. Rev F E Flowers of Aurelia Methodist church conducted the rites. Burial was in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Nelson born August 26 1869 in Carroll Ia son of Hans and Boleta Nelson lived most of his life in Cherokee county. He married Minnie E Crepps on February 11 1891. He is survived by wife a son Archie R Nelson and daughter Eloys Nelson along with three grandsons three great grandsons one great granddaughter and brother John C Nelson of Cherokee.
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Red Cross
Aurelia
Lou Collier
Herbert L. Hanger
August Nelson
Alta Hospital
Wharton Funeral Home
F. E. Flowers
Aurelia Methodist Church
Lee Robinson
Roy Matzdorff
O. C. Waddell
Orlo Shank
A. W. Larson
Henry Otto
George Parrott
LeRoy Matthew
Paul Rebhuhn
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Carroll, In
Hans and
Boleta Nelson
Cherokee County
Mr. Nelson
Minnie E. Crepps
Archie R. Nelson
Cherokee
Eloys Nelson
E. E. Bjorkland
Huron
S. D
North Main Street
John C. Nelson
Mr and Mrs James Kludas to be honored at open house
Mr and Mrs James Kludas and daughter Sandra of Hawkinsville Ga will be honored at an open house Sunday June 30 at the Earl Kludas home 3 miles east of Cherokee. All friends and relatives are invited to call between 2 and 5 p.m.
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James Kludas
Sandra
Hawkinsville
Earl Kludas
Cherokee
Engagement of Genevieve Anderson to Phillip Walsh
Rockford couple announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Genevieve Anderson of Cherokee to Phillip Walsh of Storm Lake son of the late Mr and Mrs William Walsh. The wedding is set for June 29 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee.
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Jean Anderson
Claus Anderson
Rockford, Il
Genevieve
Cherokee
Phillip Walsh
Storm Lake
William Walsh
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Neighbors Help Sam Johnson Farm In Corn Field
A group of neighbors and relatives assisted at the Sam Johnson farm on Wednesday to cultivate corn for Mr. Johnson who is hospitalized with injuries from a power mower accident earlier this month. Lunch and drinks were provided by Mrs. Johnson and family as Albert Jesse Olevin Johnson Paul Rebhuhn and Arthur Johnson helped.
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Sam Johnson Farm
Sam Johnson
Johnson
Paul Rebhuhn
Raymond Kruse
Kruse
Little Leaguers Fall 2–0 To Truesdale In Low-Scoring Game
Aurelia Little Leaguers lost 2–0 at Truesdale last Thursday as Eddie of Truesdale allowed 1 hit and walked 2 while Billie Estes struck out six for the hosts. The local catcher was Brian Thevenin. Rain halted Tuesday’s game with the Yankees leading the Dodgers 8–7 after 14 inings. rescheduled to finish Thursday evening.
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Truesdale
Aurelia
Littlee League All Stars
Eddie of
Jack Christensen
Billie Estes
Brian Thevenin
Yankees
Dodgers
Braves
Quimby
Lawton
Union Pierson
Kingsley
Grand Meadow
Ralph Thevenin
Darrell Rapp
Brooke Pirates
White Sox
Trail Ride Sunday at W Corrington Farm
The Cherokee Saddle club sponsors a trail ride at Vere Corrington farm northwest of Aurelia on Sunday June 30 starting 11 a.m. Riders pause for a potluck lunch at noon then ride again until about 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend bring a picnic lunch and table service.
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The
Cherokee Saddle Club
Vere Corrington Farm
Aurelia
Marcus
Engagement Announced for Donna Mae Kessel and Larry Nelson
Mr and Mrs Loren R Kessel of Bricelyn Minnesota announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Donna Mae to Larry V Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Wesley K Nelson of Aurelia The wedding is planned for October.
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Loren R. Kessel
Bricelyn
Minn
Donna Mae
Larry V. Nelson
Wesley K. Nelson
Aurelia
Local Bridal Showers and Visits Highlight Weekend
Social notices record multiple bridal showers at Ruthven and Afton with hosts Mrs. Fred Kolpin and Mr. Fred Kolpin. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Forrest City and Jean Kracht of Peterson. Visits span Odebolt Storm Lake Sioux City and Hanover with several host and guest appearances.
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Roger Miller
John
Joni
Lester Zierstra
Ruthven
Paui Smith
Forrest City
Paul Nelson
Cleveland
Ohio
Richard Werner
Chicago
Judy Engstrom
Lou Pfaff
Dan Pfaff
Sioux City
Barbara Montgomery
Karl Mummert
Eldon Oldnettle
Jeffery
Odebolt
Roger Mummert
Fred Kolpin
Afton
Jean Kracht
Peterson
George Bumann
Lorenz
John Qatman
Storm Lake
Schormann
Elevator Fire Destroys Large Farm Elevator
A blaze damaged a Farm Cooperative Elevator at Cleghorn with about 30 000 bushels of government corn inside The fire threatened the structure but was confined by Aurelia and Elk Nokomis units The corn not yet damaged was salvaged and dried officials estimate the loss and extent this week
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Rome
Fraser E Ievator
Normyan
Mion Predrishk
Cleghorn
Aurelia Fire Department
Alfa
Us Elk Nokomis
Two Truck Drivers Escape Injury After County Road Crash
Two truck drivers avoided serious injury when their vehicles collided on a county road just north of the Dale Kebar home northeast of Aurelia. Kenneth Keating of Charte Oak drove the eastbound Lytton Creamer truck. Peterson led the northbound True Land. Both men were treated at Sioux Valley Hospital Cherokee and released after overnight observation.
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Dale Ke Bar
Aurelia
Peterson
True Land
Kenneth Keating
Charte Oak
Lytton Creamers
Sioux Valley Hospital
Cherokee
Wethereth
Driaica Keatings
Chaos
Nbrasiens
Oc Hospital
Reverend Flowers Reassigned to Local Methodist Church
The Rev Forrest Bobiowne Wits was reassigned to the Aare Methodist church as part of the Northry Tessa Arann Conference. The transfer affected many posters and conference attendees and occurred due to a shortage of pastors.
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Forrest Bobiowne
Thiefr
Noorthy Tessa Arann
Thay Westpommentaf
Rex Cianties
Gisseon Bates Prater Coef
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Hampson-Patten
Benny Henry
Alcester
Wilber Patten
Dale Waters
Wayne Covey
Walter Krauss
Ray Munson
Wm. Kennealley
Nelson
Genevieve Anderson
Schaller
Denny McCleerey
W. Corrington Farm
Aula Department Wa
Towas Insted
Rey Flower
Farge Mumber
Wss
Wenepaya
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