March Moves In Aurelia and Vicinity
A list of families relocating around Aurelia during March includes the Mummert and Hansen families moving to farms north of Cau Met and Spirit Lake respectively, Vogel and Koch families purchasing farms, and multiple households shifting between Aurelia and nearby farms near Alta, Cherokee, Hanover, and Larrabee. Notable moves involve Engdahl, Beck, Magnusson, and Lehnhardt families settling in Aurelia and surrounding farms, with several closures and new occupants across the region.
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Aurelia
Paul Mummert
Caumet
Henry Hansen
Harold Nelson
Mummerts
A. H. Vogel
Spirit Lake
Fred Koch
Vogels
Gerhardt Niemeier
Ray Howell
Mel Parrott
Rosa Loaf
Sones
Les Card
Russell Allen
Howells
Same
Louie Hankel
Hanover
Alta
Bob Rolk
Hankel
Erwin Radke
Wilbur Patten
Larrabee
Radke
Wayne Radke
Roger Lichtenberg
Eddie Nelson
Cherokee
Robert Magnusson
Nelsons
Oren Coombs
Wesley Volkert
Magnusson
Alvin Stern
Eldon Weise
Stern
Emma Lehnhardt
Phyllis
Clayton
Glen Akers
Arlin Lehnhardt
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Robert Bengtson
Mrs. Robert Bengtson thanks all who sent cards letters flowers gifts and telephone calls during her hospital stay in Rochester Minnesota. She expresses deep appreciation for the kindness shown.
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Rochester
Minn
Robert Bengtson
Aurelia Fire Department Thanks For Quick Response
The Aurelia Fire Department is thanked for their prompt response to a Monday call. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Johnson join in expressing gratitude along with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson.
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Aurelia Fire Department
Axel Johnson
Donald Johnson
Scout Rodeo Set at Aurelia K P Hall March 7
Scout leaders announce a Boy Scout Rodeo at the Aurelia Knights of Pythias Hall on Monday March 7. A pot-luck supper starts at 6 45 p m inviting Cubs Scouts and boys with parents and friends. prizes will be given for best dressed cowboy Cub and Scout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Nelson
Vernon Peterson
Aurelia K. of P. Hall
Local couples celebrate milestone wedding anniversaries
Multiple families in Storm Lake observed anniversaries this weekend. Mr and Mrs Guy Akers marked their 27th with neighbors and relatives at home, while Mr and Mrs O S Nelson celebrated 30 years with a family supper. Gust Peterson and his wife observed 55 years, hosted by their four sons and wives. Grandchildren and extended kin attended, with flowers, cards, and a three tier cake as the centerpiece.
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Guy Akers
Akers
California
Janice
Omaha
John Rawe
Floyd Hebron
Marvin “Goldsmith
Storm Lake
O. S. Nelson
Julie Ann
Nelson
Kenneth Nelson
Bobby
Rodney
Orville Tapper
Blair Watson
Norma Nelson
Betty
Gust Peterson
Aurelia
Alvin Peterson
Ralph Peterson
Walter’ Peterson
Vernon Peterson
Peterson
Hospital thanks from Mrs. Anna Diercks
Mrs. Anna Diercks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and family for cards letters gifts and calls that made her stay at Alta Hospital more pleasant.
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Alta Hospital
Anna Diercks
Fire at Axel Johnson Farm Home Tuesday
Firefighters battled a roof fire at the Axel Johnson farm home near Good Hope on Tuesday night about 8 30. The blaze started near the chimney and was smothered by Donald Johnson with a blanket, aided by neighbor Bobby Mortensen and a small water application. Minor roof and chimney damage reported. Cherokee rural fire truck assisted.
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Aurelia
Axel Johnson
Good Hope
Donald Johnson
Bobby Mortensen
Cherokee Rural
Aurelia Garden Club Opens Season With Delights
Aurelia Garden Club met March 1 at Olive Johnsons home for the first meeting of the year. Ten members and four guests attended. Declamatory pieces by Connie Lighter and Hallie Sauter, a talk on annual flowers by Marie Beeghley, and spring timing notes were featured. Vice-president Clara Kaskey announced yearly programs with a seed gift. Next meeting is April 5 at Mrs Clarence Kaskeys home.
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Aurelia Garden Club
Olive Johnson
Connie Lighter
Valiant
Hallie Sauter
Marie Beeghley
Clara Kaskey
Clarence Kaskey
Ruth Lehnhardt and Erwin Anderson Married in Texas
Ruth Lehnhardt and Erwin Anderson were married January 28 1949 at Grace Lutheran Church Freeport Texas with Rev M H Lehnhardt officiating A solo by Mrs I Clark The bride daughter of Mrs E Lenhardt Aurelia and groom son of Mrs Edwin Anderson Cherokee After a dinner at the Dow hotel they left for a Florida trip and will reside in Remsen Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lehnhardt
Erwin Anderson
G.ace Lutheran Church
Freeport
Texas
M. H. Lehnhardt
I. Clark
E. Lenhardt
Aurelia
Edwin Anderson
Cherokee
M. Lehnhardt
Herbert Tennert
Dow Hotel
Florida
Remsen
Iowa
Correction on March of Dimes contribution
The American Legion and Auxiliary contributed 49.15 toward the March of Dimes correcting last week’s Sentinel error which stated 9.15. The publication apologizes for the mistake.
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American Legion & Auxiliary
Sentinel
Aurelia High School Music Program March 8
The Aurelia high school music department presents a program of contest selections in the high school style Tuesday evening March 8 at 8 o clock. A preliminary solo and small group contest will be at Sutherland Saturday March 12. The school lists a boys quartet a girls sextette a girls trio a mixed quartet and thirteen soloists in the Sutherland contest. Public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Sutherland
National Red Cross Drive Begins In Aurelia Area
The annual national Red Cross drive is now on with a local committee in Aurelia and Pitcher township preparing for a mid month solicitation. Mrs Gladys Larson is named Red Cross chairwoman for Aurelia and Pitcher township replacing Miss Mabel Johnson. The Idel annual meeting last May appointed Larson, Mrs Dagger and Walter Matzdorff to lead the 1949 solicitation as the Red Cross room in the Legion building is redecorated.
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Red Cross
Aurelia
Pitcher Township
L. M. Patterson
Gladys Larson
Mabel Johnson
Larson
K. C. Dagger
Walter Matzdorff
Idel
Legion
Country Ramblers 4 H Club Plans Bake Sale
The Country Ramblers 4 H club met at Ruth Hartwig's home on March 2. A short business meeting planned a bake sale at the Farm Bureau meeting on Monday March 7. Shirley Sturgeon gave a posture talk and, with Marian Eddy, gave a demonstration on colors for you. Ruth Hartwig demonstrated washing hair and hosted lunch with other mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Ramblers
Ruth Hartwig
Farm Bureau
Shirley Sturgeon
Marian Eddy
Ruth
Weekly Fox Hunts Discontinued For This Year
The Little Sioux Rod and Gun club sponsors weekly Sunday fox hunts led by Ben Brasser of Cherokee. No foxes were bagged as muddy roads and fields forced suspension until next winter after last Sunday’s event west of Galva. Wolves were reported in the area but escaped.
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The
Little Siouxs Rod and Gun Club
Ben Brasser
Cherokee
Galva
Herb Langwin
Aurelia
New DeSoto Debuts In Public Display Saturday
A. W. Larson of Larson Motor Co. announces the 1949 DeSoto will be shown to the public on Saturday March 5 at the showroom. The event features a back-page photo in The Sentinel, free coffee and doughnuts, a radio drawing, and festive decor to highlight the all new model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Larson
Larson Motor Co
the Sentinel
Larson
Larson Showroom
Legion Basketball Team Plays Two Games Here
The local American Legion basketball team will host independent Cleghorn on Friday night at home starting 8 o'clock. On Friday March 11 the Legion meets the K of P lodge cage team from Aurelia at the local high school gym with 8 o'clock tip and admission of 5 and 25 cents.
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American Legion
Cleghorn
Legion
K. of P. Lodge
Aurelia
Mrs Carl A Larson Dies After Stroke In Aurelia
Mrs Carl A Larson 44 died at her Aurelia home Tuesday night around 9 after a week old stroke. She had been an invalid for five years. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at Wharton Funeral Home with Rev Ernest Stanworth of the Methodist church in charge. Burial in Aurelia cemetery. Survived by husband, one brother Vernon Bryson of Grand View Washington, and many cousins. Auxiliary members urged to meet at the funeral home before services.
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Carl A. Larson
Aurelia
Larson
Wharton Funeral Home
Ernest Stanworth
Methodist Church
Pitcher Farm Bureau Women Meet With Mrs Ralph Peterson
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau Women met Tuesday March 1 with Mrs Ralph Peterson 23 attended Mrs Carmen Lawrence gave the lesson on Small Kitchen Equipment Utensils were discussed for durability and usefulness Mrs Peterson served lunch at the close The next meeting will be with Mrs Elmer Gertsmeier March 18 at 2 00 oclock Mrs Herbert Peterson health chairman will present a health program
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Pitcher Township Farm Bureau
Ralph Peterson
Carmen Lawrence
Peterson
Elmer Gertsmeier
Herbert Peterson
Observing Brotherhood Week Sparks Student Debate
The class reads an article on prejudices amid Brotherhood Week and discusses fairness equality and the Golden Rule. Violet Pruett is highlighted as Senior of the Week with club roles and sports interests noted along with teacher Patricia Miller's background and duties.
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Jones
Mr. Jones
Middlewest
Seniors struggle with Macbeth declamation and student chatter
The piece notes junior girls warned about singing a certain song and seniors toiling over Macbeth while classmates debate supplies and notes. Names like Ramona Hallie Daphne and Mary Ann appear amid playful quips about party gifts and algebra.
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Ken R
Ramona
Mary Ann
Hallie
Daphne
South
Lump Lump
Rose Ann
Bob MacKay
Question of the Week: Laurine Grashoff on Powder Your Nose
Laurine Grashoff shares her favorite song Powder Your Nose and explains why it resonates with her. The column spotlights personal tastes and the reasons music moves individuals.
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Laurine Grashoff
Junior High Spellers Chosen For County Spelling Bee
The Aurelia junior high finals selected five pupils from grades six through eight to represent at the county spelling contest March 18 in Cherokee courthouse. Delegates include Sharon Ohlson Eva Hasenwinkle Janet Jensen Janice Dyslin and Paul Nelson with Darlene Kolpin as alternate.
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Aurelia
Courthouse
Cherokee
Sharon Ohlson
Eva Hasenwinkle
Janet Jensen
Janice Dyslin
Paul Nelson
Darlene Kolpin
Miss Ohlson
Miss Aldred
Miss Raper
Miss Sathe
Two Aurelia Students to Pre District Contest
Aurelia high school juniors Ramona Radle and Joyce Hickey will represent Aurelia at Ida Grove for a pre district speech contest Friday afternoon and evening. Ramona competes in dramatic declamation with Juliet's Decision. Joyce enters radio speaking on Television. Ten schools attend the Ida Grove event with five divisions and winners advance to the Estherville district meet later this month.
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Aurelia High School
Ramona Radle
Joyce Hickey
Aurelia
Ida Grove
Ramona
Juliet
Joyce
Estherville
Dad's Night A Great Success for F. H. A. Girls
Dads defeated their daughters 14 to 1 in a basketball game after a relay-filled evening in the high school gym. About 60 dads and FHA girls enjoyed skits songs poems and a lunch prepared by the girls and advisor Mrs Eileen Martin concluding the first-ever Dad's Night for the group.
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Phyllis Lehnhardt
Imogene Parrott
Donna Shank
Joan Dyslin
Alice Haight
FHA
Hallie Sauter
Bonnie Dyslin
Dorothy Mason
Eileen Martin
Bulldogs Fall to Cherokee in sectional opener
In Cherokee last Friday night the Aurelia Coburn Bulldogs lost 45 to 29 to the Cherokee Braves in the Class A sectional first round ending Aurelia’s season. Beeghley led Aurelia with 7 points while Graves scored 15 for the Bulldogs and Kaskey hit 6.
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Coburn
Bulldogs
Cherokee Braves
Cherokee
Cleghorn
Aurelia
Braves
Schramm
Kaskey
Beeghley
Mkaskey
Jim Nelson
John Nelson
Rapp
Lockin
Graves
Betty Lou Crane Weds Orville Watt In Cherokee Ceremony
Betty Lou Crane daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Crane North of Aurelia marries Orville Watt son of Mr and Mrs Bud Watt Quimby in a double ring ceremony at the Cherokee Methodist parsonage Rev J Fueller officiating The couple reside at 401 Genesoo Street Storm Lake after a short wedding trip The bride a Aurelia high school 1947 graduate and the groom a Quimby high school 1948 graduate
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Betty Lou Crane
L. J. Crane
North of Aurelia
Orville
Watt
Bud Watt
Quimby
Methodist Parsonage-Cn Cherokee
J. Fueller
Dorothy Hanks
Earl Hanks
Lewis
Cherokee
Geneseo Street
Storm Lake
Aurelia High School
Quimby High School
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First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
National Red Cross
Pitcher Farm Bureau
Aurelian
Mrs. Miller
Marylyn Minkler
Mary Ann Nelson
Dean Nelson
Betty Lou Speers
Violet Pruett
Shirley Teerink
Rose Ann Schramm
Devryn Schramm
Carmen Lighter
Ruth Schramm
Joyce Ammons
Anna Braunschweig
Shirley Perry
Betty Spitzbarth
Harold Brownmiller
Ardyce Olsen
A Little Bird
Merlin Roth
Twelfth Street Rag
Mr. Woods
Jerry Parrott
Fendin
Fussin
Fighten
Patricia Miller
Pat
Violet
Bing Crosby
Johnny Belinda
F. H. A. Girls
By James Buenger
American Express
Farmers National Bank
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