Vera Erdman Weds Garland Menefee at Nashua Little Brown Church
Vera Erdman daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Erdman married Garland Menefee son of Mrs Charles Menefee of Aurelia in a noon ceremony at the Little Brown church Nashua Rev Hanscom officiated. The bride wore a powder blue three piece suit with navy accessories and white rose corsage. Pauline Friedland was maid of honor in a grey suit with white accessories and red rose corsage. Harold Gould of Cherokee was best man. The couple plan a honeymoon to Cheyenne Wyoming and will reside in Aurelia after March 28 to farm north of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Erdman
Ben Erdman
Garland Menefee
Charles Menefee
Aurelia
Little Brown
Nashua
Hanscom
Pauline Friedland
Harold Gould
Menefee
Buena Vista College
Aurel
Three Couples Observe Wedding Anniversaries
A noon dinner at the Nelson cafe in Aurora marked the 38th anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Becker of Cherokee, the 8th for Mr. and Mrs Vernon Paterson of Aurelia, and the 6th for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson of Mason City. The group then visited the Peterson home in Aurelia and shared cake decorated with wedding congrats and forget-me-nots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Cafe
Aurora
F. A. Becker
Cherokee
Vernon Paterson
Aurelia
Harold Johnson
Mason City
Peterson
John McGregor
Rene
Becker
Chere At
Mrs. Johnson
Art Ohlson Tops Sioux City Market
Cherokee county farmers sold livestock in Sioux City over two weeks led by Art Ohlson with 20 steers averaging 1154 pounds at $26.50 top. Guy Akers sold four steers at 1275 pounds for $26 and a 1005 pound heifer at $22 while Harold Nelson shipped 221 lambs at 107 pounds averaging $28.50, just 15 cents below the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Sioux City
Art Ohlson
Guy Akers
Mr. Akers
Harold Nelson
St Patrick's Tea and Bazaar Receipts Totals $91.48
The St Patrick's tea and bazaar sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary raised 91.48. Nearly 150 attendees enjoyed a music program and a past presidents playlet depicting the five point star in Auxiliary work. St Patrick motifs appeared in table decor and lunch was served at six tables with hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
The
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Afton 4 H Boys Host Farm Bureau at Legion Hall
The Afton 4 H boys invited the Farm Bureau to a program and box social at the Aurelia Legion hall on Monday night March 10 with 125 attendees. Clyde Kudrle opened the meeting, Jeanne Mum iert read the girls 4 H report, and plans for a Dad's Night were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton 4-H
Farm Bureau
Legion Hall
Aurelia
Clyde Kudrle
Jeanne Mumiert
Kathleen Allen
Mitchell Johnson
Merlyn Minkler
Oliver Schnell
Afton
Lester Melton
Earl Bugh
Chas. Williams
J. Zarr
Gilbert Clow
Arsené Bugh
Harold Brownmiller
Harry.Pingel
Frank ‘Minklex
Dale Smith
Ralph Kludas
Raney Speaks on Smith Hughes Program to Kiwanis
W OD Raney vocational agricultural instructor at Aurelia school addressed the Cherokee Kiwanis at the Lewis hotel in Cherokee Tuesday. He explained the Smith Hughes agricultural program as carried on in Aurelia and other schools adopting the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OD. Raney
Aurelia
Kiwanis Club
Lewis Hotel
Cherokee
Raney
Smith- Hughes
J M Whitney Dies After Long Aurelia Residency
J M Whitney born 1864 near McGregor Iowa died March 17 1947 at his Aurelia Iowa home at age 82 5 He lived in Aurelia for most of 78 years and served as mayor He also directed First Trust Savings bank for 43 years and was a baseball team manager He is survived by three children seven grandchildren and a sister Funeral services were held at Wharton Funeral Home with burial in Aurelia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Aurelia
Henry Hanson
John McAndrew Whitney
Reuben R. and
Mary McAndrew Whitney
McGregor
Clayton County
Iowa
Peer
Aureia
Libbie Jane White
A. P. Berkstresser
Sterling, Colo
Dan Whitney
Hampton
Neil R. Whitney
Detroit
Mich
Whitney
Nebraska
John
Wharton Funeral
Aurelia Cemetery
Edwin Trigg
Ernest Stanworth
F. L. Myers
Kermit Myers
John Campbell
Isabelle Bather
Florence Hicks
Sheldon, Iowa
Farm Bureau Seeks Help for Small Family Fire Victim
The Farm Bureau of Pitcher township sponsors a relief drive in Aurelia with receptacles at local businesses for donations to the Albert Small family after Mrs. Small died from burns and suffocation. Household items and clothing have been collected for the fire at the Herbert Will tenant house. The Smalls will reside temporarily at their former home in Washta as corrections note misnaming in last week’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Pitcher Township
Aurelia
Albert Small
Small
Herbert Will
Washta
Sentinel
Spellers Compete in Aurelia County Contest
Five Aurelia school students from grades six to eight will compete in the county spelling contest at Cherokee Thursday afternoon March 27. Contestants include Donna Fraser Dick Hodge Carolyn Ann Kolpin Paul Nelson and Rose Ann Schramm with Janice Dyslin as alternate. The winner advances to the state contest with the final winner earning a trip to Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Want Ad Style Marketplace Slogans
A brief item captures a lively want ad ethos with calls to buy swap and rent. The piece emphasizes quick transactions and practical exchanges in a bustling marketplace setting.
Laymen Form Lutheran Laymen's League at St. Paul's
The Laymen of St. Pauls Lutheran church met in the social room to form the Lutheran Laymen's League. Twenty seven men joined after adopting the constitution. Officers chosen: Al Vogel president, W A Liebsch vice president, Edmund Radke secretary, Howard Dayloff treasurer. The group to meet monthly on the third Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Lutheran Laymen’s League of
al Vogel
W. A. Liebsch
Edmund Radke
Howard Dayloff
Art Wogahn
Lorenz Roth
Jack Grapen
Martin Buenger
Howard Deyloff
Dr. Liebsch
League
Peoples Telephone Company Expands Network in Aurelia
The Peoples Telephone Company launches a large expansion with a $3,600 switchboard upgrade and $8,760 for 250 new common battery phones in Aurelia. A new basement cost nearly $2,000, with plans for more installations to add 14 town phones and extend country lines to halve crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Telephone Company
Aurelia
Kellog Switchboard Company
Chicago
Andrew Johnson Store
E. & H. Market
The
People Telephone Company
Gust Peterson
Earl Fraser
A. C. Will
A. E. Hickey
J. W. Grapenthen
Pierre Bengtson
C. H. Kaskey
Russell Allen Makes Forced Plane Landing
Russell Allen piloting a Piper Cub ran out of fuel north of Alta and landed in the L. L. Pedersen pasture. He avoided injury but damaged the plane, bending a wheel and denting a wing. the wheel was repaired the next day and the craft flew again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Advertiser
Russell Allen
Alta
L. L. Pedersen
Mr. Allen
Card of Thanks to Fire Department and Helpers
The Herb Will Family thank the Aurelia fire department neighbors and friends for promptly extinguishing a house fire. They also thank Mrs. Carl Anderson for nursing assistance.
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Aurelia
Carl Anderson
Herb Will
Musical Program At Aurelia High School Next Tuesday
Aurelia high school music department presents a vocal and instrumental program Tuesday night March 26 in the high school auditorium at 730 pm. Admission is free with a collection to cover travel costs for the music contest. Performances include band selections vocal solos ensembles piano pieces and choir numbers featuring students such as Mary Ann Nelson Beverly Ohlson Norma Nelson Ardis Gustafson Harriet Ohlson and others. All numbers will be used for the upcoming Preliminary music contest in Ida Grove March 27 28 and 29.
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Aurelia High School
Jewels
Holmes
Yoder
Tschaikovsky
the Gardner
Wolf
My Hero
Oscar Strauss
Ardis Gustafson
Starlight
Pryor
Merry Schulke
Scharwenka
Romance
Ready
Betty Nelson
Mary Ann Nelson
Jo Ann Will
Bernadine Godfrey
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Norma Nelson
Reichardt
Cook
Harriet Ohlson
Beverly Ohlson
Merry] Schulke
Girls’ Glee Club
Konitz
Hayden
del Reige
Beethoven
Lutkin
Ida Grove
Sentinel Loses Long Time News Writer
The Aurelia Sentinel notes the retirement of Mrs Earl Zwick of Afton township after 25 or 26 years as country correspondent for Afton and vicinity. Mrs Robert Gates will take over the task this week, with editors asking community help.
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Aurelia Sentinel
Earl Zwick
Afton Township
Zwick
Cherokee
The
Sentinel
Robert Gates
Afton
Gates
Guarantee Oil Co. and Marcus Oil Win Cherokee County Contract
The Cherokee County board of supervisors awarded storage and delivery contracts for gasoline and diesel oil to Guarantee Oil Co. of Aurelia for the east half and Marcus Oil & Supply Co. of Marcus for the west half. Each bidder has long provided delivery service to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarantee Oil Co
Aurelia
Marcus Oil & Supply Co
Marcus
Cherokee County
County Board of Supervisors
Marcus Company
Dorcas Circle Meets At Lundquist Home
Dorcas circle met on Thursday February 27 at the Lundquist residence with Elmer Stakel feld assisting. Thirteen members and two guests attended. Marian Lundquist new president led the business meeting and plans for future activities were discussed. Lunch was served. Next meeting set at Mrs Russell Allen’s home with Mrs Max Gilbert assisting.
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Dorcas
Levi Lundquist
Elmer Stakelfeld
Ernest Stanworth
Marian Lundquist
Russell Allen
Max Gilbert
W S C S Meeting At Methodist Church In March
The W S C S held a general meeting Thursday afternoon March 13 in the church parlors. The session opened with singing Where Cross The Crowded Ways of Life. Mrs. Maurice Eddy and Sunday school teachers reported on children’s work. Mrs Walter Peterson and committee arranged lighted tapers and St Patrick decor for the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Eddy
Walter Peterson
Godfrey Reelected School Superintendent in Aurelia
Lloyd Godfrey was reelected superintendent at the Aurelia consolidated school during the city hall reorganization meeting. Richard Glawe was reelected school board chairman, with Walter Stegen and Ervin Rapp reelected as directors. Committees named include Transportation, Purchasing, Budget, Teachers, Schoolhouse and grounds, and Grievance with named chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Godfrey
Aurelia Consolidated School
Myr. Godfrey
Richard Glawe
Walter Stegen
Ervin Rapp
Orlo Shank
Ervil Rapp
Walter Peterson
Final Fox Hunt Scheduled This Sunday Afternoon
Hear Ye announces the final fox hunt this Sunday afternoon starting 12 30 at McQuinn corner. Hunters will trek into the Aurelia territory with sponsors Even Little Sioux and Red Club hoping for a large turnout. Herb Langwin and Ben Brasser were credited with the two foxes in last Sunday's hunt east of Aurelia. The club plans an annual April fish dinner and will hold officer elections, collect dues, and set plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuinn Corner
Aurelia
Herb Langwin
Ben Brasser
Small Family Thanks Readers for Kindness
The Albert Small Family expressed gratitude for the kindness shown at this time. Mrs. Iva Small extends heartfelt thanks on behalf of the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Small
Iva Small
Margaret Johnson Weds Wayne Radke at Alta Church
The Apostolic ceremony took place at Trinity Lutheran in Alta on March 5 1947 with Rev Philip Holmberg officiating. Margaret Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs August Johnson Storm Lake became Mrs Wayne Radke daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Radke Aurelia. The couple will live on a farm south of Aurelia.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Alta
Margaret Johnson
August E. Johnson
Storm Lake
Wayne Radke
Fred Radke
Aurelia
Basketball Players To Witness State Tourney
Twelve Aurelia players plus coach Russell Null and assistant Loran Coburn travel to Iowa City for the state tournament. They will attend second round games Thursday and watch semi finals and finals through Saturday night, staying in private homes with Mrs Null and Mrs Coburn joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Russell Null
Loran Coburn
Iowa City
Iowa
Bob Howell
Roger Glane
Lloyd Hermanson
Bill ‘Rigge
Delbert Johnson
Glenn Beeghley
Ervin Westphall
Dan Coombs
Kenneth Beeghley
Vernon Kaskey
John Lockin
Jim Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. D. Raney
Cherokee Kiwanis Club
Tornado Insurance
Harry H. Lockin
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
St. Paul's Church
Telephone Company
Methodist Church
Godfrey
Fox Hunt
Philip Holmberg
Arlo Nelson
Darlene Radke
Wm. Foote
Larry Nelson
Norman Johnson
Leland Radke
Lake Avenue
Radke
Storm Lake Lumber Co
Farmers National Bank
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