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Newspaper

Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

4

Athletic Banquet Honors Aurelia Students and Coaches

A large crowd of about seventy five businessmen coaches principals and officials gathered at the Legion hall for a banquet sponsored by the Aurelia Commercial Club. Speakers praised student athletes with notes on all conference and county selections while Superintendent Godfrey stressed cooperation between coaches athletes and businessmen. Everett Kitts and Tom Soppeland of the Iowa Highway Patrol Cherokee attended and discussed safety rules.

Lloyd Godfrey Russell Null Loren Coburn Claude Chester Sjoberg Coburn Null Aurelia Everett’ Kitts Tom Soppeland Iowa “Highway Patrol Cherokee Legion Auxiliary

Plans complete for B 17 bomber at Cherokee port

Cherokee Times reports backers of a plan to place a B 17 bomber in Cherokee have raised funds and purchased the plane from the War Assets Administration. The group includes Cliff Lindlief Ronnie Ehrich P e Smith of Snyter Aircraft Co of Omaha and Russell Allen of Aurelia. Donations come from service groups Lindlief Flying Service Brown Oil Co and Wilson high school C club. The board of education paid 350 for the bomber and remaining funds will cover transport and site setup.

Cherokee Times Cherokee War Assets Administration Altoona Okla Cliff ’Lindlief Ronnie Ehrich Pe-Smith Snyter“Aircraft” Co Omaha Russell Allen Aurelia Lindlief Flying Service Brown Oil Company C” Club Wilson High School Board of Education

Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends

We sincerely thank neighbors and friends for their acts of kindness cards to Mr Lehnhardt while in hospital and expressions of sympathy at the death of our beloved husband and father Also for the beautiful floral offerings Mrs Edw Lehnhardt and family.

Lehnhardt Edw. Lehnhardt

Aurelia Womens Club Ends Year With May Meeting

The Aurelia Womens Club held its final meeting of the year on May 9 at the Congregational church parlors. Twenty five members attended a luncheon, with spring flower decor. A toast program featured "One World" topics and performances by Celia Daniels Lizzie Gillet Bill Trigg and others. Ruth Carl Pere introduced new president Ola Hickey who announced meetings resume in September.

Aurelia Womens Club Ladies Aid Celia Daniels Lizzie Gillet Chopins Bill Trigg Mary Stanworth Lila Hickey Fae Fraser Rosalie Peterson Eurella Johnson Lola Hickey Leona Muttimert Gladys Flory Ruth Carl- Pere Ola Hickey Olive Johnson

Senior Class Play Drums of Death Opens May 20 21

The Sentinel advertises the senior class mystery thriller Drums of Death to be staged May 20 and 21 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The action unfolds in a Bailey home living room on the Atlantic coast. Director is Mrs K D Rank with the full cast announced on the newspaper’s other page.

Sentinel Bailey Home Atlantic Coast The

Free Fish Fry For Fox Hunters At Local Club

The Little Sioux Rod and Gun club invites fox hunters to a free fish fry for the past season. The event is Friday May 16 at 7 p.m. in the American Legion hall in Cherokee. After dinner a business meeting and program follow, announced by secretary Elmer O Bierbaum.

Little Sioux Rod and Gun Club American Legion Hall Cherokee Elmer O. Bierbaum

Subscriptions Open for Sioux City Papers

The Sentinel promotes its role as authorized agent for Sioux City newspapers inviting readers to renew or start subscriptions with convenient options and contact details.

the Sentinel Sioux City

Last Rites For Edward Lehnhardt Friday

Funeral services for Edward Lehnhardt a prominent Aurelia farmer were held at Kroll Funeral Home Storm Lake and St Pauls Lutheran Aurelia with Rev Joel E Ross and Rev A Q leeke. Interment was in Aurelia cemetery. Edward August Lehnhardt born August 8 1894 at Storm Lake IA moved to Hanover area later and confirmed in Hanover Lutheran church.

Edward Lehnhardt Aurelia Kroll Storm Lake St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Joel E. Ross A. QO. Leeke Edward August Lehnhardt Iowa Edward Hanover H. Wehking Emma Radke Arlin Clayton Marvin Lehnhardt New Orleans Ruth Sioux City Phyllis Ed. Lehnhardt Lehnhardt Mr. Lehnhardt Alta Emma

Beeghley Boys Qualify for State Track Meet at Ames

Glenn and Kenneth Beeghley of Aurelia will represent Aurelia at the state track meet in Ames on May 24. Glenn won the 880 yard run in 2 08.8 and Kenneth finished third in the mile, earning their spots from the Cherokee district meet where Aurelia totaled nine points.

Glenn Kenneth Beeghley Myra Beeghley Aurelia Ames Kenneth Cherokee Fort Dodge Charles City Null

Public Auction Notice for Whitney Estate Household Goods

Advance notice is given of the public auction of household goods of the J. M. Whitney estate to be held Wednesday May 28. A complete description of property will appear in next week's Sentinel.

J. M. Whitney Sentinel

Bolt of Lightning Fatal To Richard Peterson

Richard Peterson 14, killed instantly by a lightning bolt while helping his father corn planting near Cherokee at 2 p m Monday. He was rolled wire in the field with his father on a nearby tractor. Rushed to Sioux Valley hospital but pronounced dead. He attended Meriden school and had been in class that morning.

Richard Peterson Clarence Peterson Cherokee Sioux Valley Richard Meriden

Legion Auxiliary to Hold Spring Conference in Spencer

The ninth district American Legion Auxiliary will hold its spring conference May 19 at the Congregational church in Spencer with district president Mrs. R. B. Monk of Sheldon presiding. Guests include department president Mrs. G. M. Brown of Whiting and department executive secretary Mrs. M. Myrton Shelley of Des Moines. The program features a morning registration, Brown’s talk on the past present and future of the Auxiliary, Shelley’s open forum, and a new color movie on the poppy industry. The film shows veterans making poppies for hospital patients and funds aiding veterans families, with Iowa scenes at Des Moines Veterans Hospital and Marshalltown Soldiers Home. Evening dancing at the Tangney hotel rounds out the event.

Ninth District of the American Legion Auxiliary Congregational Church Spencer R. B. Monk Sheldon G. M. Brown Whiting M. Myrton Shelley Des Moines Shelley Iowa U. S. Veterans Hospital Iowa Soldiers Home Marshalltown Tangney Hotel

Spirit Lake Anglers Urged to Report Walleye Tag Numbers

Spirit Lake walleye fishermen are asked by the State Conservation Commission to report tag numbers on any fish found. Over 500 broad walleyes were tagged this spring, and biologists seek information on fin clipped walleyes as well as rare reports of missing fins. Reports can be made to the State Fish Hatchery at Orleans or the State Conservation Commission.

Spirit Lake State Conservation Commission Orleans

Afton Farm Bureau Holds Monthly Meeting

The Afton Farm Bureau met at Center school on Monday night May 12 with 23 attendees. Officers discussed tentative plans for a community center and township chair vacancy. Mrs. Gates resigned as township chair to become county chair.

Afton Farm Bureau Center Robert Gates Gilbert Clow Clyde Kudrle Flora Phipps al Griffith Lissa Mongan D. McQuinn Robert Whiting Arthur Phipps R. R. Jones Maude Robinson Carl Hansen Troy Mummert Ed Benson Guy Anderson Art Anderson

Pike Season Opens Thursday May 15 in Iowa

Pike season opens Thursday May 15 adding northern walleyed and sauger pike yellow perch yellow bass and silver bass to the open list. Nesting game fish stay closed until June 15 except crappie fishing opens May 15 in several state owned lakes listed. Minnow and frog season opened May 12 with daily eight dozen frogs and possession eight dozen, bullfrogs 18.

Iowa Okoboji Lakes Dickinson County Lake Manawa Pottawattamie Storm Lake Buena Vista Clear Lake Cerro Gordo Black Hawk Lake Sac County Lake View Hartwick Lake Backbone Lake Delaware County Hardin County Blue Lake Monona County Brown’s Lake Woodbury County Noble’s Lake Harrison County

Open House for Ray Jones 40th Anniversary

Open house will be held Sunday afternoon and evening May 18 at the home of Paul Jones to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ray Jones. Friends are welcome from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. They are well known in Aurelia for farming in Afton township. They have four children: Mrs Cecil Bainbridge of Ethan South Dakota Miss Gertrude Jones and Paul Jones of Aurelia and Richard at college in Ames.

Paul Jones Ray Jones Jones Aurelia Afton Township Cecil Bainbridge Ethan S. Dak Gertrude Jones Richard Ames

Afton 4-H Honors Seniors at May Breakfast

The Afton 4-H Club held its annual May morning breakfast on Saturday May 10 at 9 in Carolyn Kolpin's home. Jeanne Mummert spoke for the seniors and awards were given including silver spoons engraved 4-H to Barbara Jones Kathleen Jones Marcell Odle and Betty Brewster.

Carolyn Kolpin Joan Gates Betty Kolpin Helen Lawniczak Janice Dyslin Jeanne Mummert Kenneth Jones Betty Trewster Demeree Roberta Hantsbarger Mummert Barbara Jones Kathleen Jones Marcella Odle Betty Brewster Kudrle Joan Hantsbarger

Aurelia Doubles Quota In Cancer Campaign

Aurelia in Cherokee county reports completion of its drive in the Iowa Cancer Control campaign with donations totaling 301.70 against a 150.00 quota. Mrs. H. H. Deyloff thanks contributors and highlights cooperative support. Pitcher township outside Aurelia races ahead but slowed by committee illness.

Aurelia Cherokee County Iowa Cancer Control Campaign H. H. Deyloff Deyloff The Sentinel Ralph Peterson Pitcher Township I Er

4-H Country Ramblers Meet at K P Hall Wednesday

The 4 H Country Ramblers held a meeting at the K P Hall Wednesday afternoon. They discussed a mother and father banquet. Jean Eddy is the new treasurer. The next meeting will be with Imogene Parrott on June 4. Mrs Langwin and Jeanette served lunch. Shirley Nelson is the reporter.

Country Ramblers K. P. Hall Jean Eddy Imogene Parrott

Sentinel Want Ads Highlight Where What and How to Advertise

A brief call to use Sentinel want ads for effective advertising. It stresses choosing the right location, message, and method to reach readers.

J M Parrotts Honored On 30th Anniversary

A gathering at the Ralph Roethler home on May 9 honored Mr and Mrs Jay M Parrott for their 80th wedding anniversary. Attendees included relatives and friends from Aurelia Cherokee and Meriden with a purse of silver presented by Lorenz Roth. The couple, married May 9 1917, reside on the Parrott farm and have two children and one grandchild.

Ralph Roethler Jay M. Parrott Hazel Parrott Robert Parrott Roethler Lorenz Roth Walter Gordon Meriden Alice Pruitt J. C. Dick Archie C. Nelson Cherokee Angie Dick Ella R. Dick Aurelia Young Sioux City Parrott Farm Mrs. Parrott Marjorie Roethler Linda Sue Parrott

General Meeting of W S C S Met Thursday Afternoon

The W S C S held a general meeting in the Methodist church parlors on Thursday afternoon May 8. The program included hymns devotions readings and prayers by committee members and a piano solo. A luncheon was served by Mrs Clyde Beeghley’s committee with tables attractively centered in flowers.

K. P. Hall Lillian Leonard Sioux City Dorothy Leonard Aurelia Temple Pearl Wirth Cherokee Daisy Breckenbaumer Iva Hardin Lewis Spencer Mabel Johnson Aurelia Icle Pugh eYarth Chiaf Milord Ard Golda Buxton George Scott Vincent Becker Ray Howell Ethel Harpst Cedar Town Georgia LeRoy Hench Harriett Ballau Ernest Stanworth China Chiford Ohlson Nels Carlson Massenet Marion Iddy Clyde Beeghley

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Cherokee Port Beeghley Aurelia High School Harriett Ohlson Phyllis Lehnhardt Norma Nelson Ardis Gustafson Beverly Ohlson Patty Clark St. Joseph Providence Township Danville Winfield Ackley DeWitt Davenport South High Nebr Joplin Cabool Sedalia Manly LeClaire West Bend Odeboldt Jefferson Eddyvittt Alb Martelle Randolph Noorth Platt Pythian Sisters Mrs Afton J.M. Parrotts W.S. C.S Farmers National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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