Declamatory contest winner and local school updates
Ten years ago Gladys Paulson won first in the dramatic class at the state declamatory contest in Sioux Rapids and will represent Aurelia in the pre district at Holstein. Earl Fraser was reelected school board president. Arvid Davis and Richard Peterson named road patrolmen. Aurelia mail service curbed as Minors Central abandons westbound train. Eric Carlson and Esther N Paulson wed in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Paulson
Aurelia
Sioux Rapids
Hiolstein
Earl Fraser
Arvid Davis
Richard Peterson
Board of Supervisors
Minors Central
Postoffice Department
Eric Carlson
Esther N. Paulson
Minneapolis
Lutheran Parsonage
Legion
George E. Blanch
A. H. Eddy
George Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Chas, Golnitz
Max Schulke
Sawwell & Dubes Co
Mt. Olive
Mr. Howard
Cherokee
W. H. Bischel
Women’s Club Meeting Garners Several Local Leaders
The Friday gathering at Mrs Helen Nelson’s home featured leaders Blanche Hickey and Cornelia Renaud. Music by a high school wind quintet included Doris Jean Renaud and others. Lorene Radke spoke on Paderewski. Mrs Adolph Foucek and Ruby Griener spoke on Social and Child Welfare. County convention set for April 7 in Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heleen Nelson
Blanche Hickey
Cornelia Renaud
Doris Jean Renaud
Helen Paulson
Lorraine Bruce
Deloris Kaskey
Marian Jordan
Lorene Radke
Padrewski
Adolph Foucek
Ruby Griener
Aurelia
Y M C A Youth Conference Headed by Dr Slutz at Storm Lake
Dr Frank D Slutz of Dayton Ohio educator and publisher will lead the fourth annual Y M C A district youth conference in Storm Lake on Friday March 21. Registration runs 12 30 to 1 30 with the opening session at 1 30 in the Storm Lake High School auditorium an evening forum at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Slutz
Dayton O
Y.M.C.A
Storm Lake
Slutz
Storm Lake High School
Band Benefit Show Moves to Monday in Aurelia Alta Area
Aurelia Alta high school band benefit is rescheduled to Monday evening March 24 at Alta. Curtain-raiser at 7 30 features Aurelia girls vs Alta girls, then male faculty game. Admission 15 and 26 cents. Net proceeds split between schools. Aurelia uses share to fund tympani instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia-Alta
Alta
Aurelia
S. Foursome to Broadcast Radio Saturday
The high school mixed quartet will travel to Sioux City on Saturday March 22 and broadcast over KSCI from 10 15 to Osa. mi Charlene Ohlson Kathleen Grashoff Dean Gilbert and Gus Ohlson form the quartet with solos by Grashoff Gilbert and Ohlson and accompaniment by Miss Bowen. They also plan a vocal lesson at Morningside College with Prof Paul MacCollin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
KSCI
Osa
Charlene Ohlson
Kathleen Grashoff
Dean Gilbert
Gus Ohlson
Yaritone
Chmlen Ohlson
Miss Bowen
Morningside College
Paul MacCollin
The
Conservatory of Music
Last Rites for Mrs. Laura Shaw Monday
Funeral services for Laura Shaw died at her daughter’s home in Schaller were held Monday at 2 PM at Wharton Funeral Home Aurelia Rev W White and Rev L H Preul officiated A funeral quartet sang three hymns Burial in Aurelia cemetery Laura Bell Wilson born November 6 1856 in Hardin County Ohio died March 14 1941 in Schaller Iowa aged 84 years 4 months and 8 days She leaves three sons and five daughters 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren Card of Thanks included
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Shaw
Victor Gearke
Schaller
Wharton Funeral Home
Aurelia
W. White
Mt. Olive
Aurelia Cemetery
Laura Bell Wilson
Hardin County
Ohio
Iowa
Boone County
Occober
Herman Shaw
Sioux City
E. L. Young
Chardon, O
R. H. Dieterich
V. C. Gearke
Wis
Proceso
Milwaukee- Wis
Two High School Musical Programs Before District Contest
Two rehearsals and performances by H S musical groups precede the state preliminaries. Concerts are Tuesday March 25 and Tuesday April 1 at 7 45 p m in the school auditorium with instrumental and vocal acts led by Miss Bowen and Lloyd Ruby. Proceeds fund transportation and registration fees for Aurelia’s contest in Storm Lake April 8 9 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Bruce
Doris Jean Renaud
Deloris Kaskey
Barbara Wilson
Helen Paulson
Viola Fierk
Kenneth Davis
Charlene Ohlson
Caroline Lindsay
Maxine Nielsen
Jean Simmers
Gus Ohlson
Afton Farm Bureau to meet at Loucks home Friday
Afton township Farm Bureau will meet Friday night at 8 o'clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Loucks. The program will include a showing of movies Trees to Tribunes. George Zwick, president of the county Farm Bureau, will report on the state federation convention at Des Moines. East side members are asked to bring jello and west side members cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Township Farm Bureau
Glenn Loucks
Loucks
George Zwick
County Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Pioneer Hanover Lady Passes On After Short Illness
Mrs. Margaret Miller of Hanover died on her 77th birthday at Alta hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at her brother's home and St. John's Lutheran church in Hanover with burial in the church cemetery. She was born in 1864 in Altheltum Germany, came to America with her family, married Fred Miller in 1884, lived on a Buena Vista county farm, later moved to Storm Lake, and spent her final years with her brother near Hanover. She leaves four sons Louis, Emil, Edward, Walter. daughter Mrs. Will Hoberman. 16 grandchildren and a great grandchild, plus brothers Carsten, John, Herman. Her husband died in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Miller
Hanover
Alta Hospital
Margarethe Meta Rebekkah Grieme- Miler
John Grieme
Altheltum
Germany
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Blenden
Friedrich
Herman G.K
Maple Valley
Tow Iy
Buena Vista County
Miller
St. John’s
Will Hoberman
Newell
Louis
Marshalltown
Towa
Emil
Storm Lake
Iowa
Edward
Walter
Alta
Carsten Grieme
New Ulm
Minn
Lake Wilson
Herman Grieme
Special Draft Farewell Service at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Arnold Mohn the first St Pauls Lutheran Church member drafted will receive a farewell ceremony at the church next Sunday at 10 46 a m. Pastor Rev William Walter announces special cognizance for draftees with W H Bischel and Fred Wogahn taking part. A pocket testament and prayer book will be given as he departs for Fort Crook, Omaha Neb, next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Arnold Mohn
Henry Nelson
Aurelia
William Walter
Mohn
Fort Crook
Omaha
Redistricting Stirs Iowa Legislature in 1941 Session
State Capitol Newsletter reports 22 of the 49th Iowa General Assembly hold power over the session. The group sets calendars for a proposed 87 day term, with redistricting as the major issue driven by the federal census. Democratic members may filibuster to protect two Democratic controlled districts, while senatorial redistricting faces county opposition and cross-county groupings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty Ninth
Iowa General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
Towa
Iowa
Congress
Burdette McKinnis Chosen as Flying Cadet at Randolph Field
Army announces Private First Class Burdette J. McKinnis of Aurelia has passed flying cadet exams and is ordered to Randolph Field Texas. He trained at Hickam Hawaii and most recently served as an instructor before sailing from Kona March 4 and arriving San Francisco March 12. His class begins March 22 in Santa Maria California with three months of primary training and a nine month overall course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Pursuit Wing
Wheeler Field
T. I
Chiss Burdette J. McKinnis
Randolph Field
Texas
Air Corps
Washington
Santa Maria
Calif
Ruby Completes Special Music Course in Vermilion
C. Ruby, instrumental music instructor at the local school, finished a course in music at the University of South Dakota in Vermilion. He attended weekly classes since September and will apply the credits toward a master’s in public school music, aiming to complete the degree after two more summer sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Ruby
University of South Dakota At
Vermillion
Ruby
Vermilion
Spring Time Insurance Push for Farmers
A local agency urges farmers to arrange insurance before field work begins. The offer covers fire and lightning, windstorm and tornado, hail on crops, auto coverage, and life policies, emphasizing no obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Lockin Insurance Agency
Renaud Reelected School Superintendent in Aurelia
A. J. Renaud was reelected superintendent of Aurelia consolidated schools at the board reorganization on Monday night. He will complete his fourth year by the end of the current school year. H. H. Lockin was named board president, with Homer Robar as vice president. Whitney and Robar were reelected as directors and sworn in. Next meeting will address committees and teacher assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Renaud
Aurelia Consolidated Schools
Ma. Renaud
H. H. Lockin
KR. SS. Whitney
Homer Robar
Whitney
Robar
Grade School Operetta Draws Big Crowd in High School Auditorium
A capacity audience watched the operetta Hansel and Gretel staged by fourth to sixth graders under Miss Annabelle Bowen. Leading roles included Gretel Bonnie Albright Hansel Vernon Kaskey and Witch Harriet Ohlson with supporting cast and a student chorus. Proceeds funded library books for the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel
Gretel
Prades
Annabelle Bowen
Bonnie Albright
Vernon Kaskey
Harriett Ohlson
Ray Cipperley
Mildred Paulson
O Singings
Dean Will
Kenneth Guettsch
Charles Rapp
Galen Gilbert
Frances Bassier
Betty Grienke
Paul Wogan
Music conference attendees from Iowa school bands
J C Ruby local band director and his wife attended a north central music conference at the Shrine auditorium Des Moines from Friday to Wednesday with Carl Sagness Sutherland band director. Music instructors from 12 states were present. Ruby belonged to an all Iowa State Teachers orchestra which performed Tuesday evening. other area directors included Dale Caris Cherokey George Amundson Meriden Van Ness Stiles Alta and Mr. Claussen Holstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ruby
Carl Sagness
Sutherland
North Central
Shrine Auditorium
Des Moines
May Ruby
All Iowa State Teachers Orchestra
Shrine Building
Dale Caris
Cherokey
George Amundson
Meriden
van Ness Stiles
Alta
Mr. Claussen
Holstein
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Sentinel
Helen Nelson
Ff. S. Quartet
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mrs. Laura Shaw
Afton F. B
Loucks Home
Pioneer
State Capitol Newsletter
Burdette McKinnis
A. J. Renaud
HW. Lockin
Insu
Farmers National Bank
Sainty
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