Committees Named For Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Association in Aurelia appoints committees for Memorial Day events on May 380. 1951 officers chosen include President Legion Commander, First VP C R Whitney, Second VP Martin Strampe, Treasurer H H Deyloff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Memorial Association
Legion Hall
H. H. Deyloff
C. G. Sjoberg
Harry Howell
E. Wayne Hilmer
Henry Olsen
J. E. Gebhardt
E. J. Wehrspann
Vernon Peterson
Chas, Wharton
C. Q. Larson
Martin Strampe
A. E. Hickey
Will Wieland
Geo. Johnson
Una Magnuson
Art L. Johnson
O. C. Waddell
L. M. Patterson
Art Larson
Lee Robinson
Jack Grapenthen
Oren Coombs
John Christensen
C. H. Kaskey
Orlo Shank
A. A. Davis
Legion
C. R. Whitney
Vacation Bible School Starts May 31
Vacation Bible School opens May 31 under Methodist and Congregational direction. The program blends Bible study, Christian living, service, and fellowship for children, with departments for ages 4–5, grades 1–3, 4–6, and 7–8, inviting community participation.
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Vacation Bible School
Earl J. Waters Dies at 60 in Cherokee
Earl J. Waters 60 lived north of Aurelia Elk township died Sunday night at Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee after brief heart illness. Survived by widow four daughters nine granddaughters sister in Aurora Illinois funeral Wednesday at 2 30 from St Pauls Methodist Cherokee burial Aurelia cemetery.
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Earl
J. Waters
Aurelia
Elk Township
Sioux Valley
Cherokee
Waters
W. W. Bates
Pierson
Glen Barnes
Richmond
Calif
Arnold Almire
Los Angeles
Fred Fenske
Madison, Wis
John Lawrey
Aurora, Ill
St. Paul's Methodist Church
J. E. Feller
Aurelia Cemetery
Swanson Super Store Remodels in Aurelia
Swanson Super Store in Aurelia is undergoing extensive remodeling. A new brick front and aluminum window framing have been added, with one double door removed for a display window. A new floor will be installed this week, followed by redecorating, and an asphalt roof with skylight removed.
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Swanson Super
Aurelia
Awards Given At Class Night Exercises
The Aurelia high school 1950 senior class held Class Night Exercises in the auditorium with a large crowd. Awards honored students for achievements across activities including music, athletics, typing, cheerleading, and FFA. Notable honorees included Joyce Hickey as valedictorian, Jim Schulke as salutatorian, and Leland Anderson receiving multiple Danforth Foundation honors and leadership awards.
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Aurelia High School
Deep Purple
John Wilson
Leland Anderson
Ruth Hartwig
Janet Wieland
Janet Dukes
Barbara Glawe
Joyce Hickey
Jean Eddy
Shirley Nelson
Keith Langwin
Shirley Teerink
Alice Haight
Jim Schulke
D. A. Ehlert
Joan Dyslin
Margaret Gebhardt
Carolyn Molpin
Shirley Sherkenbak
Dolores Ell
Joyce Ammons
Bob Holderness
Patricia Helmsoth
Deon Nelson
Connie Lighter
Corrine Larson
Glenda Troxel
Larry Nelson
Rosella Haight
Gordon Waddell
Hallie Sauter
Patricia Heimsoth
Charles Rowery
Anna Braunschweig
Carolyn Kolpin
Ruth Schramm
Marian Eddy
Donna Fraser
Barbara Jensen
Betty Kolpin
Marian Grigsby
Ardyce Olsen
Duane Schramm
Rose Schramm
Donna Shank
Caroline Wogahn
Wilbur Wogahn
Janice Dyslin
Eloise Gertsmeier
Clara Gregg
Margaret Johnson
Don Klumpp
Carole Larson
Maureen Mallory
Gaylene Matzdorff
Dean Nelson
Paul Nelson
Orlin Olsen
James Parrott
Stanley Teerink
Anita Stegen
Darlene Stief
Shirley Robeson
Mr. Blomstrand
Ramona Radle
Danforth Foundation
Leland,Anderson
Joven
Hickey
Kletis Lenz
James Schulke
Erik Radke
Francis Brownmiller
Kay Elliott
Carol Elliott
Dennis Robinson
Donald Klumpp
Jerry Deyloff
Dale Dyslin
Dick Hodge
Poppy Editorial Winner Promotes Red Poppy Symbol
Marian Eddy won the annual Poppy Editorial contest by the American Legion Auxiliary for "A Little Red Poppy" It argues the poppy as the symbol and aid for wounded veterans and the needy. Proceeds fund welfare activities and veteran assistance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Eddy
American Legion Auxiliary
Miss Eddy
All America
American Legion
Flanders Field
America
Aurelia Summer Band Set to Play June 10
The Aurelia summer band begins with a rehearsal on Thursday June 8 led by Charles Rowley instrumental instructor at Aurelia high school. He invites interested musicians to contact him by calling 169. The band aims to engage locals young and old in a community effort to uplift standards and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rowley
Aurelia High School
Rowley
Aurelia
Musical Recital Set For Aurelia Church Monday Evening
Mrs. O. C. Waddell will present a musical recital at the Aurelia Methodist church Monday evening May 22 at 8 o clock. Numbers will be performed by girls from the first six grades and by Douglas Peterson and Liebert Wilson. Participants include JoAnn Kaskey Douglas Peterson Ruby Bjorkgren Dorothy Hicks Phyllis Otto Marilyn Laposky Susan Rapp Ardelle Otto Jane Stutz Margaret Ann Dise Doreen Hasenwinkel Georgie Ann Johansen Mary Ann Bjorkgren Gail Schumm Genevieve Anderson Norma Liebert Wilson Jane Sjoberg and Patty Hickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Waddell
Aurelia Methodist Church
Douglas Peterson
Liebert Wilson
JoAnn Kaskey
Ruby Bjorkgren
Dorothy Hicks
Phyllis Otto
Marilyn Laposky
Susan Rapp
Ardelle Otto
Jane Stutz
Margaret Ann Dise
Doreen Hasenwinkel
Georgie Ann Johansen
Mary Ann Bjorkgren
Gail Schumm
Genevieve Anderson
Norma
Jane Sjoberg
Patty Hickey
Baccalaureate address at Aurelia High School
Rev. E Wayne Hilmer delivered the baccalaureate sermon for Aurelia High School's 1950 graduating class in the town auditorium. He urged living by what is true honorable just pure lovely and of good report citing Philippians chapter 4 verse 8. The service included processional music by Elgar performed by Mrs Rowley and choir selections plus Mendelssohn and other prayers and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wayne Hilmer
Aurelia High School
Hilmer
Paul
Elgar
Charles Rowley
Aurelia School
Trackmen to Enter Three State Events at Ames Meet
Aurelia coach Loran Coburn leads tracksters to three events at the State meet in Ames on Friday May 27. The team qualified at Holstein district by placing second in two mile relay mile relay and football throw with Hollstein times and points totals.
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Loran Coburn
Aurelia
Ames
Holstein
Dick Hodge
Ken Rapp
John Wilson
John Nelson
FFA Elects New Officers for Coming Year
At the PF FFA meeting on Monday May 8 new officers were elected led by president Dan Nelson with Gaylen Miller as vice president Filmore Gustafson as secretary Donald Klumpp as treasurer Junior Cline as reporter and Wilbur Wogahn as scribe A prize of five dollars was set for the best project and a publicity committee of Paul Nelson Franklin Clymens Donald Buenger and Bob MacKay was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ann Smiley
Barbara Glawe
Anna Braunschweig
Janet Wieland
Joan Dyslin
Joan Gates
Joan Stoneking
Mavis Caboth
Patricia Heimsoth
Donna Rae Shank
Donna Fraser
Barbara Anna Jensen
Betty Kolpin
Carolyn Kolpin
Alice Haight
Deon Nelson
Robert Martin
Leland Anderson
Aurelia Pfa
FFA
Dekalb
James Schulke
Aurelia
Dale Dylsin
Keith Langwin
Vernon Jensen
Gaylen Miller
D J. Briedlund
PF. F. A
Richard Grienke
Martin
Dan Nelson
George Nelson
John Miller
Filmore Gustafson
Oscar Gustafson
Donald Klumpp
Ed Klumpp
Junior Cline
Pat Cline
Wilbur Wogahn
Ed Wogahn
Paul Nelson
Franklin Clymens
Donald Buenger
Bob MacKay
Aurelia Woman's Club Luncheon Held May 12
The Aurelia Woman's Club held its annual spring luncheon May 12 in the Methodist church parlors. Dorcas circle served a two course meal amid flowers and yellow May baskets. Mrs. A G Gray of Storm Lake spoke on the Passion Play by Joseph Meir with chalk illustrations and urged attendance at the Spearfish amphitheater showings.
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Aurelia Woman's Club
Dorcas Circle
Wm. Hodam
Holy City
Lee Robinson
A. G. Gray
Storm Lake
Joseph Meir
Spearfish
S. Oak
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Ray Shaw
A note expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards gifts and flowers received during hospital stay and for birthday wishes and presents.
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Ray Shaw
Teaching Personnel Changes at School
William Hodam is chosen as head football and track coach next year and will assist in basketball. Keith Anderson, Buena Vista graduate, becomes head basketball and baseball coach and will assist in football. Loran Coburn resigns as Aurelia head coach to become Everly High principal. Lee Ann Smiley resigns with no replacement yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodam
Hodam
Aurelia
Westmar College
Keith Anderson
Buena Vista College
Highview Consolidated
Gillett Grove
Elsinore
Calif
Anderson
Loran Coburn
Everly High School
Lee Ann Smiley
Board of Education
Installation of Officers At Last P.T.A. Meeting
At the May 16 P T A meeting Elvin Lindlief oversaw the installation of next year’s officers. Officers taking oath were Mrs. Wesley Nelson president Mrs. Lloyd Patterson vice president Melvin Johnson treasurer and D A Ehlert secretary.
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Elvin Lindlief
Storm Lake
Wesley Nelson
Lloyd Patterson
Melvin Johnson
D. A. Ehlert
Pp. T. A
Martin Buenger
Charles Elliott
Reuben Ohlson
Harold Brownmiller
Herbert Kolpin
Howard Haight
Carroll Sansen
Geo. Laposky
Eric Gustafson
Herbert Langwin
Walter Peterson
Dale Sleezer
Carl Lighter
H. K. Blomstrand
Pete Peterson
Cliff Wilson
Carl Grienke
Herb Peterson
Henry Anderson
Art Wolcott
Niébuhr
Wayne Hilmer
Raymond Kruse
Johnny Christensen
Cliff Bruce
Rex Whitney
Henry Olsen
Kenneth Nelson
O. C. Waddell
Ralph Mongan
Russell Allen
Charles Rowley
Walter Anderson
Clara Johlson
Herman Nelson
Young People Election At I P F News Meeting
The group urges all members to attend the Sunday May 21 election of officers to allow new leaders to prepare for the year and enable committees to order supplies.
Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago Highlights
Ten years ago Art Larson planned a Plymouth agency in the Chamberlin estate building now owned by Luke Arneson. Aurelia's population rose by 29 in the decade per census. Pearl Thorson became Aurelia's third grade instructor. Aurelia agriculture class team earned a superior rating at the Ames Agriculture Congress among 132 high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Larson
Plymouth
Chamberlin
Luke Arneson
Aurelia
Pearl Thorson
Badger
Ames
Arthur D. Bruce Dies At Storm Lake
Arthur D. Bruce 62 died suddenly Monday evening at his Storm Lake home from a heart attack. A Aurelia visitor last Saturday, he and wife Cecil moved to Storm Lake in 1982 from a north Storm Lake farm. Bruce ran an implement business with Wilbur Sweet and later operated a locker system. he sold the implement business in 1947 and moved to Storm Lake. He survived by his wife and several siblings. Funeral services were held Thursday at Hughes Funeral Home and the Methodist church, with burial in Storm Lake.
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Arthur D. Bruce
Storm Lake
Mr. Bruce
Aurelia
Mrs. Bruce
Aureliang
Bruce
Wilbur Sweet
Mr. Sweet
Sweet
Clifford
Kenneth Bruce
Cecil
Hughes Funeral Home
Methodist Church
F. Earl Burgess
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Earl J. Waters
Swanson Super Store
American Legion & Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Poppy
Bauder
Ann ‘Peterson
Arlo Mummert
Jim Nelson
Ed Hilsabeck
Bob Anderson
Carl Braunschweig
Dick Reed
Gerald Parrott
Frank Rapp
Kleti Lenz
Gorlyn Anderson
Don Hicks
Ed _ Hilsabeck
Dwayne Bell
Jay
Poppy Editorial
First Trust & Savings Bank
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Aurelia Woman’s Club
P.T.A
I. P. F. News
Sentinel
Lawrence Butterfield
Anthon
Estella Blanch
Lurline Coombs
Tone Waddell
Della Peterson
Elizabeth Scott
Clara Paulson
Esther Maltby
Garland Mahoney
Howard Nelson
Lewis Miller
Raymond Nelson
W. C. Gundy
A. W. Baltimore
Edgar Rapp
Farmers Elevator Co
Cleghorn
A. H. Eddy
Chicago
Farmers National Bank
Iowa
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