Memorial Day Committees Named For Aurelia Observance
Memorial Association members in Aurelia appointed to lead Memorial Day events on May 30. committees include soliciting, participation, bugler, officer of the day, band program, flowers, flag raising, flower girls, grave decorations, and transportation with named local volunteers. 1950 officers named Legion Commander as president and Martin F. Strampe as first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Memorial Association
Legion
Robert Orr
Espy McDeid
Arline Grawe
Harry Howell
C. ©. Larson
Martin Strampe
A. E. Hickey
Will Wieland
George Johnson
Una Magnuson
Arthur L. Johnson
O. C. Waddell
L. M. Patterson
Poppy Day Reminder Highlights Service and Sacrifice
Mrs. Ralph Mongan, Poppy Chairman, calls attention to Poppy Day May 28 1949. The article notes the red remembrance poppy honors World War I and II fallen soldiers and aids rehabilitation for veterans in hospital wards, with proceeds supporting veterans and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Flanders
American Legion Auxiliary
Ralph Mongan
Poppy Chairman
Winners Named In Poppy Poster Contest At Local Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a two level poster contest with four fourth to fifth grade entries in Class I and two entries in Class II for seventh to ninth graders. Phyllis Otto won Class I first, Doreyn Hasenwinkel second, Gayle Mongan third. Janice Dyslin won Class II first, Arlo Mummert second. Posters will be displayed at Larson's Store on Poppy Day May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Phyllis Otto
Doreyn Hasenwinkel
Gayle Mongan
Janice Dyslin
Arlo Mummert
Larson
Former Aurelia Man Dies at Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Earl William Massell 40, World War II naval veteran, died Friday morning May 18 at Great Lakes Naval Hospital after a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife Cornelia Braunschweig Massell and two children. Military funeral held May 16 at Trinity Lutheran Reese with burial in Denmark Cemetery. Continuous service from 1943 to 1947 ended by disability retirement. burial arrangements and attendances noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl William Massell
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Cornelia Braunschweig
Q. A. Braunschweig
Afton Township
Naval Hospital
Massell
Annetta Braunschweig
Earl Massell
Reese
Mich
U. S. Navy
Trinity Lutheran Church
Cornelia (Braunschweig) Massoll
Tella Maria
Richard
Country Rambler 4 H Club Meets at Mardel Lewis Home
The Country Ramblers 4 H Club met at the home of Mardel Lewis for a short business meeting. Members Barbara Glawe Marian Pecken Schneider Marian Eddy and Mardel Lewis spoke on various topics. Lunch and recreation followed. Next meeting set for June 1 in the K of P hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Ramblers
Mardel Lewis
Barbara Glawe
Marian Peckenschneider
Marian Eddy
K of P. Hall
Class Night Exercises Honors 1949 Graduates
A capacity crowd heard thirty-five seniors present their last will and testament and share class information at the high school. Awards were given for American Legion, agricultural, F H A, athletic, music, speech and typing honors among many categories, with Vernon Kaskey named valedictorian and the class singing Auld Lang Syne to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ann Bengtson
James Buenger
Ordell Gertsmeier
Kenneth Beeghley
Phyllis Lehnhardt
John Lockin
Mary Ann Nelson
Marvin Peckenschneider
Violet Mae Pruett
Vernon Kaskey
Merry Schulke
Arlo Sturgeon
Ardyce Koch
William Troxel
Bonnie Dyslin
Norma Harden
Loran Coburn
Dorothy Mason
Alice Haight
American Legion & Auxiliary
Albert Fierk
James Schulke
Phyllis Otto
Janice Dyslin
Poppy Poster
Laurine Grashoff
Mr. Doss
Imogene Parrott
Ruth ‘Hartwig
Marylyn Minkler
Patricia Heimsoth
Ramona Radle
Betty Speers
Janet Dukes
Violet Pruett
Kirley Nelson
Mavis Caboth
Jean Eddy
Ruth Schramm
Ruth Hartwig
Barbara Glawe
Anna Braunschweig
Joan Dyslin
Don Hicks
Jim Schulke
Bill Troxel
Joan Gates
Joan Stoneking
Shirley Teerink
Neale Towner
Leland
Baccalaureate Service Held Sunday Night
Rev G W Sietsema of Aurelia Congregational church delivered the Baccalaureate address at the high school auditorium Sunday night. He likened life to a ship's voyage and urged graduates to secure cargo through self discipline and faith. The girls and boys glee clubs offered songs and Mrs Landes led music throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Seitsema
Aurelia
Warren
Mrs. Landes
Zion
Walch
Memorial Sunday Union Service at Congregational Church
On Sunday May 29 a Union Memorial service of the Methodist and Congregational churches will honor veterans of American wars. The candle light service starts at 8 p.m. in the Congregational church with Rev. G. W. Sietsema in charge and Rev. Stanworth delivering the address. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Congregational Churches
Congregational Church
G. W. Sietsema
Stanworth
Selective Service Office In Cherokee Reduces Hours
Cherokee county selective service headquarters will cut daily hours to four from June 1, with the office at 2008 W. Main open 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The site now runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will shift to a five day week beginning June first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Selective Service
Cherokee
Hubert Johnson
W. Main
Want Ads Guide Powers Commerce in The Sentinel
The Sentinel promotes a bustling want ad section offering readers a mix of selling swapping renting and buying options. Local merchants and residents use the column to advertise goods services and classifieds shaping daily commerce and community exchange.
Memorial Day Observance Plans For 30 May Parade
Memorial Day observance planned for Monday May 30 with a parade from the church corner at 10 a.m. to the cemetery followed by a 10 30 a.m. program. Rev Henry Olsen will deliver the address, the high school band will lead the events, and veterans and Boy Scouts will participate in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Henry Olsen
Mt. Olive Church
Legion
Cemetery “America
Charlie Nelson
Mound
Local Churches Share Daily Vacation Bible School
The Congregational and Methodist churches will co host a Union Daily Vacation Bible School starting Monday May 28 for two weeks. Sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 00 to 1130 with activities and studies for children and youth of school age. All community children are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Methodist
Annual Red Cross Meeting May 24
Election of officers will be held at the Aurelia and Pitcher township Red Cross meeting in the Red Cross room of the Legion building Tuesday evening May 24 at 8 p m. Voting members are those contributing one dollar or more and should attend. The Red Cross operates locally nationally and internationally and each chapter is a key link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia and
Pitcher Township
Red Cross
Legion Building
The
Aurelia Thinclads Earn Fourth at Sac City Relays
Aurelia finishes fourth in Class B at Sac Relays with 414 points after a rain marred afternoon. Odeboldt wins Class A, Holstein runner-up, Alta third. Kenneth Beeghley clocks 4 45.9 in the mile, Wilson second. Aurelia sets a new two mile relay record and medley team places second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Odeboldt
Holstein
Alta
Nevada
Kenneth Beeghley
Sturgeon
Buenger
Lockin
Beeghley
Bell
Hodge
Kolpin
John Lockin
Phinney
Grand Junction
Leinbaugh
Aurelia Thinclads
Card of Thanks from Myrna Buddenhagen
Myrna Buddenhagen thanks relatives and friends for the many cards gifts and flowers received during her stay at Sioux Valley hospital and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Valley Hospital
Myrna Buddenhagen
Aurelia High Spring Formal Set for May 23
The Aurelia high school Spring Formal, sponsored by the Student Council, will be held Monday evening May 23 at 9:00 p m at the Legion hall. Morgan Thomas and his orchestra will provide music. Ice cream and cake will be served. Admission is 74 cents tax included. Formal dress requested but not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Legion Hall
Aluuni
Morgan Thomas
Wharton Marries Cherokee Girl in Sioux Rapids
George Wharton Jr and Miss Florence Campbell wed at St. Joseph's rectory Sioux Rapids Friday evening May 138 Rev Harเพneau read the double ring service at eight. Bride wore brown sharkskin with yellow roses corsage. Best man Charles Wharton and bridesmaid Colleen McCarthy attended. Wedding trip planned. couple to reside in Aurelia after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Campbell
John T.campbell
Cherokee
George Wharton Jr
George Wharton
Aurelia
St. Joseph's Rectory
Sioux Rapids
Harpeneau
St. Joseph's Parish
Colleen McCarthy
Charles Wharton
Sioux City
M. Fitzpatrick
Storm Lake
Colleen McCarty
New Electrical Wiring Firm Opens in Aurelia
Frank Radle and Levi Nelson announce Nelson & Radie Electrical Service in Aurelia. Both men bring several years of electrical experience after working with Lorenz Roth. Nelson served in the Navy as an electrician for two years before relocating to Aurelia. The business contacts at 276.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Radle
Levi Nelson
Aurelia
Lorenz Roth
Radle
Nelson
Wisconsin
Nelson & Radie Electrical Service
Aurelia Postmaster Appointment Confirmed by Senate
Senator Guy M. Gillette announced that Monrad C. Paulson’s appointment as postmaster of Aurelia was confirmed by the Senate on May 16. He had served as acting postmaster since August 1, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Monrad C. Paulson
Aurelia
Senate
Past Decade Highlights From Aurelia and Surroundings
Ten years ago the livestock judging team won a Merit of Honor at the State contest in Ames with Garland Nelson Billy Mummert and Jack Coombs. Remsen’s baseball team opened Aurelia’s season. Dr W Port became district state veterinarian for northwest Iowa. Dale Robar placed second in broad jump and third in 100 yards at Cherokee district meet. Joyce Nelson and Phillip Peterson earned honors at Buena Vista College and Iowa State College respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Garland Nelson
Billy Mummert
Jack Coombs
Remsen
Aurelia
W. Port
Northwest
Iowa
Dale Robar
Cherokee
Joyce Nelson
Buena Vista College
Phillip Peterson
Division of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Eight Tracksters To State Meet at Ames
Coach Loran Coburn's track squad advances to the state meet in Ames on Saturday May 21 after placing in four events at the district meet in Cherokee. Entries include Kenneth Beeghley in the mile Arlo Sturgeon in the 880 Lockin with teammates in the two mile relay Buenger Sturgeon Beeghley and in the medley Relay Lockin Buenger Sturgeon Beeghley. Preliminaries start at 9 am with finals in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran Coburn
Vernon Jensen
Stanley Teerink
Arlo Sturgeon
Vernon Kaskey
Kenneth Beeghley
John Lockin
Jim Buenger
Merry] Schulke
Neil Schulke
Lloyd Patten
Marvin Peckenschneider
Don Mummert
Harlan Kolpin
Kleus Lenz
Harold Brownmiller
John Wilson
Derryn Schramm
Robert Anderson
Dwayne Bell
Dick Hodge
Merryl Schulke
Kleuis Lenz
Jim Schulke
Kenneth Rapp
Ames
Coburn
Cherokee
Lockin
Hodge
Bell
Schramm
Wilson
Stureon
Buenger
Sturgeon
Beeghley
Eugene Wood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Commander
Martin F. Strampe
Merlin Shank
H. H. Deyloff
Country Rambler's
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Agricultural Awards
Martin
Kietis Lenz
Keith Sangwin
Harold Jensen
Leland Anderson
Dean Nelson
DeKalb Agricultural Association
F. H. A. Awards
Mrs. Miller
Yvonne Brongton
Donna Shank
Deon Nelson
Landes
Janet Wieland
Joyce Hickey
Shirley Nelson
Keith Langwin
Corrine Larson
Shirley Scherkenbak
Carolyn Kolpin
Larry Nelson
Don Blake
Bob Holderness
Letter
Yvonne Broughton
Ardyce Olsen
Joanne Ohlson
Jayce Ammons
Caroline Wogahn
Barbara Jensen
Daphne Broughton
Rose Schramm
Connie Lighter
Hallie Sauter
Marian Grigsby
Wilbur Wogahn
Bob MacKay
Duane Schramm
Rose Ella Haight
Donna Fraser
Sentinel
Taps
Red Cross Meeting
Sac City
Board of Supervisors
Earl N. Peterson
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Silk & Jaames
T. L. Kenyon
Ellis
Elvina Deiterich
Larrabee
Rev. Menke
Soren Nelson
Grigsby
Hanover
John Grigsby
Safe Deposit Box
Farmers National Bank
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