Ft Madison Junior High Band to Entertain in Aurelia
The Ft Madison Junior High band directed by Carl Nelson arrives by bus for a weekend of concerts in Aurelia and nearby towns. A full schedule includes a marching demonstration and several concerts with a final Swimming Pool Benefit, all free, with proceeds going to the Aurelia pool fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Madison
Carl Nelson
Aurelian
Aurelia
Band Boosters Club
Mental Health Institute
Cherokee
Aurelia City Park
Nelson
Raymond Kruse
Don Jackson
Tomahawk Rink
Ft Madison Junior High
May rainfall runs far below average this year
Rainfall for May this year stands only about 0.3 to 0.4 inches, well under the long term May average. W H Bischel notes the month has seen scant rain so far, with historical May totals from 1950 to 1954 ranging from 3.15 to 4.60 inches while this year’s May is markedly drier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bischel
Pool project moves ahead amid rising costs in Aurelia
Construction starts this week as Cashman Engineering and Robinson Dirt Construction plan site work for a community pool in Aurelia. Estimated cost climbs to 23 000 to 25 000, leaving a shortfall of about 4 000. The Pool Committee will act as contractor to cut costs, using near cost materials and volunteer labor, with funds raised through local benefits this week and next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashman Engineering Co
Sioux City
Aurelia
Robinson Dirt Construction and Excavating Co
Cherokee
Cashman
State Department of Health
Varius
Uials
Ot Coue
Vernon Peterson
Howard Deyloff
Levi Lundquist
Alvin Peterson
Darrel Houseman
L.M. Patterson
Verner Johnson
Brn Carlson
Storm Lake lists 110 youths for summer work
Nearly 110 students from 8th to 12th grade are available for summer jobs in Buena Vista Cherokee and Ida counties. Rex Whitney coordinates the list with Storm Lake Office and area school superintendents. Employers can obtain the list free of charge at 10344 West Sixth St Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Rex Whitney
Aurelia
Buena Vista
Cherokee
Ida
West Sixth St
Engagement of Beverly Erdman to Dean Trapp
Mr and Mrs Ben Erdman announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly to Dean Trapp son of Mr and Mrs David Trapp of Cherokee. The wedding is planned for June 24 at the Bethlehem Lutheran church in Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Erdman
Beverly
Dean Trapp
David Trapp
Cherokee
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Jennie Lighter Installed as Rainbow Group Head in Sioux City
Jenny Lighter daughter of Carl and Mrs Lighter of Sioux City was installed as Worthy Adviser of the Morningside assembly of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic hall in Sioux City. A senior at East High she has led in faith hope charity and other Rainbow roles since moving to Sioux City four years ago. The Morningside assembly numbers about 300 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lighter
Carl Lighter
Sioux City
Aurelia
Morningside Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Miss Lighter
East High
Rainbow Girls
Faith
Hope
Charity
the Order of Eastern Star
Poppy Day Observed Across Nation This Saturday
Poppy Day will be marked in Aurelia and nationwide on May 24. Mrs. A W Larson urges Memorial Poppies to honor fallen soldiers from World Wars I II and the Korean conflict. Volunteers are wanted to help distribute poppies meeting at the Legion Hall Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
A. W. Larson
Legion Auxiliary
Flanders Fields
Legion Hall
Memorial Plans Announced for Aurelia Veterans Day Parade
Memorial plans outline a 10 am parade forming at the Mettistist church then marching down main street to the cemetery. The event includes colors squads, school bands from Aurelia High and Bert Abad, Boy and Girl Scout groups, veterans groups, floats, and a National Anthem. A memorial address, prayer, and wreaths conclude with a taps ceremony as floral decorations are laid on veteran graves. A Memorial Day committee will meet at Leyton Hall Sunday at 2 pm to arrange arrangements and solicit flossers for graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bepia Obetmantle
Gece Whaston Jo
Mentas Mermyng
Isidernt
Aurelia
Senate Cub Scouts
Phewer Cina
Geoange Wharten Ji
Rajsupe
Madge
Jack Dar
AvreeHa High
Flower Girls
Hoy
Ft. Matheson Junior High
Roy Scouts
Flanders Field
James Covey
Aurelia High School
Boy Scouts
King of “America
Crandall
Mace Crandall
Floang
Leyton Hall
Memorial Day Legion Hall Public Dinner Announcement
The American Legion Auxiliary will serve a post Memorial Day noon dinner at the Legion Hall after services. Serving begins at 1 p m with steak, potatoes, beans, cabbage salad, pie, rolls, and coffee. Adults pay 100 and children 50 cents. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Hall
J. Barn
Whitney to receive merit scholarship at University of Iowa
Bill Whitney son of Rep and Mrs W F Whitney Aurelia IA is among 110 Iowa high school seniors chosen for University of Iowa Merit Scholarships covering freshman year. Salutatorian involved in many school activities, starred in basketball track and football until knee injury, active in music and earned a division I rating in extemporaneous speaking at Ottumwa contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Whitney
I. U
Ottumwa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jenny
Jennie
Rainbow Group
Buena Vista College
Swope Hall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!