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Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

3

Bulldogs Win Class A Sectional Then Fall in District First Round

In Cherokee last week, the Bulldogs defeated Paullina 26 16 to reach the district round after a bye and a 16 15 semifinal win over Cheroke. Aurelia beat Paullina 25 16 in the Class A final, while Peterson won Class B with a 29 28 finish over Cleghorn.

Albert City Nitzke Bulldogs Paullina Cherokee Cheroke Peterson Cleghorn Meriden Quimby Marcus Aurelia Sutherland Calumet Liberty Brooke Cons Grand Meadow Larrabee Washta

Aurelia Players Earn All-Tournament Honors

Three Aurelia athletes received recognition in the Daily Times all tournament list with Guards Kiiner and Knox named and honorable mentions including Curtis Green Cherokee Parrott Pingel Kiser Peters Paullina James Sutherland Barnes Marcus highlighting the team’s strong showing this season.

Aurelia The Daily Times Kiiner Knox Marcus Curtis Green Cherokee Parrott Pingel Kiser Peters Paullina James Sutherland

Bulldogs edge Cherokee 16 15 with free throws lead

Aurelia and Cherokee played a low scoring game as Aurelia led 5 points all from free throws in the first quarter and finished with 10 of 13 from the line while making only three field goals to defeat Cherokee 16 15. The game paused with a note that coverage continued on the last page.

Bulldogs Cherokee Aurelia Albert City Hurricanes Miller Hawarden Fonda Parrott Kline Hamann Coburn

Fats and Leans Set for Another Battle Tonight

The high school gym hosts a charity double bill next Wednesday March 18 with a curtain-raiser at 7 30. The Cherokee and Farmers National Bank of Aurelia duel in a heated league clash and the fats and leans meet in the main event. Referees Charley Lockin and Archie Nelson will keep the pace clean as fans expect a thriller.

Loan & Abstract of Cherokee Farmers National Bank of Aurelia Charley Lockin Archie Nelson

Two Candidates for Aurelia School Board Election

Nomination papers filed assure a contest for a seat on the Aurelia consolidated school board. W H Heimsoth faces John Galvin for a three year term as school director. L E Christensen is unopposed for school treasurer for two years. Polls at city hall open 12 noon to 7 PM Monday with M C G Paulson as clerk and Roy Whitney and Home Robar as judges.

Aurelia Consolidated W. H. Heimsoth John Galvin L. E. Christensen Paulson Roy Whitney Robar

Afton F B Women Hold Series of Meets

Afton township women held multiple meetings hosted by Mrs. Hantsbarger Mrs. Guy Anderson and Mrs. Ray Jones with six fourteen and twelve attendees respectively. Topics included window treatment furnishing problems music projects and quilting. A township committee met at Troy Mummert to plan the year and assemble year books. Lunches were served by hosts and all participants enjoyed the gatherings.

Lissie Mongan Hantsbarger Guy Anderson Ray Jones Troy Mummert

Noted Evangelist to Speak at Mt Olive Church

Rev. Earl Anthony of New York City will lead a two week evangelistic series at Mt. Olive Baptist Church starting Sunday at 11:00 AM and continuing nightly at 7:30 PM for two weeks. The church invites all to attend.

Earl Anthony New York City Mt. Olive Baptist Church Anthony

Funeral of Geradine Mummert Sunday

Geradine Mummert, 15 years old, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mummert, died at her home after an illness of nearly two months. She was a high school junior and active in school life. funeral services were held at the house and Congregational church with Rev. Edwin Trigg in charge. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Geradine Mummert John Mummert Gerry Congregational Church Edwin Trigg Sherwod Hagar Allen Ariel Carson Harold Anderson Wayne Waltman George Wharton Jr Pleasant Hill Cemetery Ceradine John Lola Mummert Aurelia Iowa Geradine Bonnie Donna Jonas Mummert Lew Stutz H. ¥. Clausen George Horsley Ileen Sioux City Alvin Wilison Raymond Swanson Hinton Clifford Simmers Spencer Ed Rapp Gerald and Roma Humboldt Miss Doras Beverly Coats Wayne Coats Storm Lake

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support

We express sincere thanks to all who offered sympathy by flowers words and deeds during our time of greatest grief. Myr and Mrs John Mummert Bonnie and Dona appreciate every act of kindness.

Myr John Mummert Bonnie Dona

Odd Fellows Rebekah In New Lodge Room

The Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges move into a new hall on the Selroe der building's second floor. They prepared a front assembly room with an adjoining auxiliary room and a rear kitchen. The rooms are papered with art metal ceilings and a skylight, allowing bright day meetings.

Odd Fellow Rebekah Selroeder

Afton School Board Race Sees Two Candidates

Afton Consolidated district will hold a quiet election with two candidates for two open school board offices. Morrest Ware seeks a three year term to continue as director and Fred Kolping runs unopposed for a one year vacancy. Polls at the Center school house open Monday noon March 11 and close 7 PM.

Afton Consolidated Morrest Ware Fred Kolping Quentin Anderson Center School

Aurelia High to Stage Junior Class Play Next Friday

The Aurelia high school junior class schedules a Friday eve ning presentation on March 15 at 8 o clock. The three act comedy An Author in the Family features Miss Celia Lewis as director with a cast including Agatha Johnson Kathleen Grashol Henry Johnson and Ruth Wayala among others. Music by the high school orchestra accompanies the show with admission set at 16 and 26 cents.

Mary N. Fraser Aurelia Evergen H. Leonard, Jr Atlanta Georgia Aurelia Congregational Church Ralph Mongan A. I. Kyout Cad‘man Wdwin Trige C. B. East Helmer Carlberg G. R. Wharton Leonard Aurelia High School Newman School of Art Orlando Florida Smeby School of Advertising and Display Minneapolis J. H. Leonard Macon Washington, D. C Lanier High School Georgia-Alabama Business College Fisher Body Ashby St L. Johnson Benson Minnesota O. T. Bailey Royal Iowa Celia Lewis Agatha Johnson Kathleen Grashol Henry Johnson Harold Anderson Clara Johnson Eee Ruth Wayala Martha Johnson Viola Blerkardl Johnson Jennia Caribery Thomas Williams George Wharton Thomas Brant Vernon

KK of P District Meet Here Tuesday

The Knights of Pythias lodge plans a district gathering Tuesday evening march 12 at the local hall. Grand lodge officers are expected to address the assembly and confer the rank of Knight with help from visiting members. Other district lodges include Sioux City Oto Sutherland Alta Cherokee and Smithland.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Grand Lodge Aurelia Sioux City Oto Sutherland Alta Cherokee Smithland

Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago Highlights

Ten years ago Glenn Ellis resigned as county agent after 11 years. Esther Nelson won first in the dramatic class at the preliminary state contest in Alta. Frances Person and Mahton Reekol won second in oratorical. Directors candidates Blanch and Fraser sought re election. L. J. Christensen for treasurer. Twenty years ago in high school declamatory contest Nelson, Baumann, Krutz earned firsts. S. A. Nysted took billiard parlor. Eddy Silin left to join Detroit ball club. Thirty years ago Vol Hansen joined Utica Clothing Co. Miss Opal Menefee married Leland Cave.

Esther Nelson Alta Frances Person George W Blanch Karl Fraser L. J. Christensen Jane Nelson Helmer Baumann Melvin Krutz S.A. Nysted C. PT. Mahoney Eddy Silin Detroit Ball Portland Vol. Hansen Utica Clothing: Co Des Moines Opal Menefee Leland Cave Ayy

Aurelia Pair Wed In Cherokee Parsonage Ceremony

Former Aurelia girl Margaret Lee married Melvin Greene in a 2 PM Wednesday ceremony at the Cherokee parsonage. Attendants were Yeilbid Snapp and Jeanette Hamann. The couple will live on a farm near Pisgah after a Marcus upbringing and high school graduations.

Greene Marcus High School Aurelia High School Marcus Mrs. Green Pisgah Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fats and the Fats Roy Matzdorff Irwin Kroll C. O. Libby Willis Liebsch Frank Dubes Dr. Port George Scott Lloyd Parrott R. W. Brown George Lamm Art Bruce O. S. Nelson Herman Coker Otto Plautz Herbert Grienke Orlo Shank Wesley Nelson Junior Fraser Percy Clover Cliff Ohlson Cliff Coombs Rev. L. H. Preul Oren George Bradford Chariton Areceasetevere Greene Vl. Ney. Muriat Coombs Anderson Ehead Eneneeneemanel Booth Ll Blomberg Onnee Miller nAdbeweseen Wivseet Ottoman Hibbs Nenepeseneeee Satory First Trust & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Afton F.B Mt. Olive Church Earl Mary Fraser Odd Fellows New Lodge Afton School Board P. District Sentinel Glenn Ellis American Bankers Association the Farreers National Bank Aurelia, Iowa Salatty
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