Looking Back Into the Past Ten and Twenty Years
A collage of local memories recounts events from a decade ago including Marian Chandler and Gladys Paul in a state declamatory contest in Sioux Rapids and a quiet school election that re elected W H Heimsoth. The Aurelia post office displays an artificial garden in its window. Twenty years back, John Campbell’s death by suicide in Silver township and multiple weddings mark the community’s past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Chandler
Gladys Paulson
Sioux Rapids
W. H. Heimsoth
Cherokee
Linn Grove
Aurelia
A. A. Dingman
East Afton
Elk
John Booth
John Campbell
Silver Township
Gladys Allen
Forest Tucker
Pullman
Wash
W. P. Dawson
August Carlberg
Carlberg
Steve Coker
Mary Bradick
Methodist
Melton and Kolpin Reelected Afton Directors
Lester Melton and Fred Kolpin were re elected to the Afton consolidated school district board after a quiet election with 20 ballots cast. Both candidates received 18 votes as names had to be written in due to no nominations. Harvey Kolpin, Forrest Ware and Arthur Phipps also serve on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Melton
Fred Kolpin
Afton Consolidated
C. L. Menefee
Harvey Kolpin
Forrest Ware
Arthur Phipps
Country Ramblers Plan Yearly Program Saturday
The Country Ramblers 4-H club met at Arlene Nelsons home to plan the yearly program. The next meeting will be at Marian Pattens on April 19 with Barbar Wilson as program chairman and Lois Jeanne Ohlson as music chair. The group, now 18 members, ended with songs and a lunch hosted by Mrs Nelson and her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Patten
The
Country Ramblers
Arlene Nelson
E. Ammons
Ruby Griemer
Barbar Wilson
Lois Jeanne Ohlson
Nelson
Eighth Anniversary Dinner of Triple A in Cherokee
About 250 people attended a dinner and program marking the eighth anniversary of the AAA at Immaculate Conception church hall in Cherokee. Dr. W E Simonsen of Quimby presided as toastmaster with nine county speakers including Mrs Glen Loucks and Harold Nelson of Aurelia. National figures Roosevelt Wallace and Wickard spoke via radio hookup praising the agricultural act. Mrs Dee Ferrin led singing and the county mixed chorus performed while Mrs M J Gilleas and Marilyn Matt played piano duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Immaculate Conception Church Hall
Cherokee
W. E. Simonsen
Quimby
Glen Loucks
Harold Nelson
Aurelia
Roosevelt
Wallace
Agriculture Wickard
Dee Ferrin
M. J. Gilleas
Marilyn Matt
Garden Club Opens Year With First Parley
The Federated Garden club met at Mrs Barbara East on March 4 for the year’s first session. Eula Lewis presided with sixteen members and one visitor present. Marie Beeghley led the program, reading a poem and directing the flower naming contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnd
Hess Aurelia
Federated’ Garden Club
Barbara East
Eula Lewis
Marie Beeghley
Aurelia Bulldogs Fall to Storm Lake in Semi Final
The Aurelia Bulldogs lost to Storm Lake Tornadoes 36 to 32 in the class A sectional semifinal at Albert City. Storm Lake rallied in the third quarter, led by Vilas and Chapman, while Don Hamann scored 17 for Aurelia in a hard fought contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Bulldogs
Storm Lake Tornadoes
Albert City
Aurelia
Storm Lake
Sioux Rapids
Rembrandt
Truesdale
Brooke
Cornell
Highview
Cherokee
Laurens
Aurelia Storm Lake
Bulldogs
Vilas
Chapman
Hamann
Anderson
Coombs
Tornadoes
Booth
den Hamann
Donnie
Pingel
Fassler
Don Porter
Lake
Terease Porter
Clough
Anener Vilas
Evans
Seumuneunsad
Fourth Afton and Spring Follow-Up Lesson Given
Twenty-two Farm Bureau women from Afton and Spring townships attended the fourth follow-up lesson on Tuesday March 10 at Mrs Ray Jones home. The session covered homemade furniture for children and training the child's appetite and included a convalescent meal. The group rehearsed the year’s songs and planned the next meeting for March 24 at Mrs Lawrence Davis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Afton
Spring Townships
Ray Jones
Lawrence Davis
Eight Men Draft Called by County Board
The county draft board received a call for eight more draftees to be inducted and three registrants rejected at Des Moines to be replaced. The next in line are Edward Wardeman, Thomas Dawson, and Willard Carlson, who will go to Des Moines March 22 if approved. The eight new draftees depart March 26, with Orville Larson and Arnold Mohn also in line. Albert Rapp Jr. of Aurelia has volunteered after his brother Ladell departed for Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. H. Bischel
Edward H. Wardeman
Cherokee
Thomas Dawson
Remsen
Willard Carlson
Mateus
Orville Larson
Arnold Mohn
Aurelia
Albert FE. Rapp Jr
Ladell
Omaha
Winners of Junior High Music Contest Announced
The junior high music contest conducted in the school music room named winners across piano, instrumental and vocal divisions. Byron Preyl served as toastmaster announcing numbers and awarding prizes. judges selected the singing cowboys and the mixed quartet to perform at Friday’s grade operetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Preyl
Maxine Nielsen
Lois Ohlson
Myrna Thomas
Kenneth Wickersheim
Robert Hartwig
Robert McKinnis
Galen Gilbert
New York Town
Jane Lawniczak
Jean Mongan
Mertie Bell
Verona Wogahn
Carmen
Carmela
Francis Fassler
Betty Grienke
Paul Wogahn
Dean Will
Kenneth Goettsch
Charles Rapp
Melba Carde
Robar and Whitney Reelected Directors to Aurelia School Board
Homer Robar and R Whitney were re elected to three year terms on the Aurelia consolidate school board after a quiet election. Robar 118 votes Whitney 181 with 186 ballots cast and 11 scattered votes. Other board members include George Blanch John Galvin and H J Lockin. Mrs Grapenthen and Miss Cantine attended the state cosmetology convention in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Robar
Whitney
Aurelia Consolidated School Board
Robar
George Blanch
John Galvin
H. JH. Lockin
J. W. Grapenthen
Cleo Cantine
Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly Near Final Adjournment Without Controversial Bills
The forty-ninth Iowa General Assembly moves toward early adjournment with no major controversial measures formally considered. Legislators focus on large appropriations, claims bills, and reforms to speed rules and budgeting, aiming for a businesslike state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa General Assembly
Hihillfise Ais
Senate
House
Capitol
Pioneer Lawmakers Association
State Board of Control Institutions
National Guard and
State Guard
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Radio Pastor From WOW Speaks at Elk Baptist Church
Brown a renowned WOW Omaha radio pastor will address Elk Baptist Church six and a quarter miles north of Alta on highway C. An afternoon conference at 2 30 and an evening sermon at 7 30 include an 80 minute missionary movie. A 25 cent plate lunch is provided by the Fik Baptist Aid for attendees traveling from distance. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de, Ror. Brown
WOW
Omaha
Elk Baptist Church
Alta
Fik Baptist Aid
Highway C
Martin Krekow and Sutherland Girl Wed
Miss Jean Knott of Sutherland and Martin Krekow of Aurelia wed in Aurelia on March 7 at 2 pm. The ceremony was at the Lutheran church with Rev Wm Walter officiating. The couple plan to reside in Sutherland after a short trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Knott
Sutherland
Martin Krekow
Aurelia
Walter Offerating
Knott
Wilma Mortenson
Ma. Krekow
Arnold Krekow
Mr. Krekow
Arnold Tasenwinkel
Mrs. Krekow
Intermediate Grades To Present Hansel and Gretel Operetta
Intermediate pupils from grades four six present a three act operetta in the high school auditorium Friday at 8 pm. Admission ranges from 10 to 25 cents with 73 pupils taking part led by Gretel Bonnie Albright Hansel Vernon Kaskey Witch Harriet Ohlson Mother Mildred Pattison and other students. The fairy tale follows Hansel and Gretel who outwit the cookie witch and escape from the oven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel and
Gretel
Forth
Bonnie Albright
Hansel
Vernon Kaskey
Harriet
Ohlson
Pather
Ray Cipperly
Mildred Pattison
Tinsel
Aurelia Plans Summer Baseball Team Vote Supports Night Games
Aurelia residents showed strong interest in forming a local baseball team with potential night games. A questionnaire indicated broad support for a team and lights for a night field, but attendance at a recent meeting was too small to act, and no immediate meeting is planned.
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Aurelia
Org
K. C. Kroll
The
Baseball Association
Mir Kroll
American Legion Auxiliary Hosts Birthday Celebration
The American Legion Auxiliary will entertain Legionnaires of the local post at a birthday party honoring the 22nd anniversary of the American Legion. The event is next Monday night at 7 in the Congregational church parlors. Don Hankens, Cherokee attorney, will give the address along with talks and musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Don Hankens
Selene Lighter Wins In BV AD Writing Contest
Selene Lighter a special student from Aurelia has been selected for the best advertising layout in a Buena Vista contest sponsored by the Gruen Watch company. His winning ad will appear in booklet merit to executives. the announcement was made under Prof. Kermit Buntreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selene Lighter
Aurelia
Buena Vista Codlewe
Gruen Watch Company
Journalivan
Kermit: Buntreck
Pieed Auditor Colt Outing at Nuellia Friday Event
An auditor will be out of the city hall at Nuellia Friday to process state income tax returns. The event is scheduled for Friday with ten testers paying taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coubtteston
Nuelia Fridey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sentinel
Clarence Johns
Olga Olson
Ysh
Lowaertd
Garden Club
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Robar and Whitney
State Capitol News
Omamta
BLK Church
Sutherland Girl
Busines
Our
the Farmers National
Sam Oipy
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