Aurelia corn contest ends November 15 in big ear event
Aurelia hosts a wide contest with 25 merchants offering prizes for the largest ears of corn. Entry closes Nov 15 with judging Nov 29, and proceeds fund the Aurelia Public Library. Prizes include merchandise certificates, farm supplies, and baby chicks.
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Aurelia
Bruce Implement Co
Carlson & Strampe Texaco
Maple Valley Hatchery
Larson Motor Co
Spike's
Allen
Farmers National Bank Eclipse Lumber Co
Farmers Co-Op Elevator Co
Slick's
Whiting Clothing
Swanson's
Aurelia Sentinel
Buxton Plumbing Shop
Herb’s
Howell Implement Co
Howell Motor Co
Hansbruch Drug
Kroll & Patterson
Aurelia Bakery
Carlson & Gustafson
L. H. Daniels
Lou’s Place
First Trust and Savings Bank Sweet Locker and Grocery Guarantee Oil Company
Aurelia Public Library Fund
Will
E. Lehnhardt
DeKalb Seed Corn
Oscar’ Gustafson
Aurelia Public Library
Two Area Students Earn Eagle Scout Honors
In a special court of honor at the Scout lodge on Monday night two Australia high school students were named Eagle Scouts. Bill Whitney and David Nelson received the rank, each holding 27 merit badges. Mothers pinned the badges on their sons while fathers pinned miniature badges on their wives. Scoutmasters Charles Wharton and Russell Allen attended and the event included cottages presented to mothers and boutonnieres for fathers.
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Scout
Aurelia
Bill Whitney
Ww. Ey Whitney
David ‘Nelson
W.ck.nelson
Joe Nelson
Holstein
Bill
David
Ausrelia
Charles Wharton
Russell Allen
Navy Man Kolpin Advances to Third Class Disbursing Clerk
Harlan D Kolpin son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Kolpin of Cherokee was advanced to disbursing clerk third class USN The promotion comes from competitive summer exams aboard ships and naval stations worldwide He serves aboard the heavy cruiser USS Saint Paul Mrs John P Nelson traveled to Norfolk Virginia on October 24 to join her husband John Nelson AA They reside at Abbey's Trailer Park 6400 Block Cottage Toll Road Norfolk VA
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Fleet Home Town News Service
Harlan D. Kolpin
Herbert Kolpin
Cherokee
USN
Harlan
Saint Paul
John P.nélson
Norfolk
John Nelsorf
Abbey’s Trailer Park
Block Cottage
Toll Road
Norfolk, Va
Commercial Club Meeting at Nelson Cafe Monday
The Aurelia Commercial club will meet at Nelson cafe next Monday evening. All members should attend as plans for the holiday season will be discussed. At a Nov 29 meeting the club voted to illuminate Christ mas lights after Thanksgiving and began planning Christmas activities for kids and residents.
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Nelson Cafe
Aurelia Commercial Club
Legion Hall
Aurelia Legion and Auxiliary
Henry Bell Buys Hilltop Motors at Cherokee
Announcement of Hilltop Motors in Cherokee being sold to Henry Bell of Auralia. Bell took possession Oct. 16 and will keep all employees. The firm handles Nash cars and Bell, a 30 year local farmer, will reside at the family farm south of town. A closing out farm sale is planned for Nov. 25.
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Hilltop Motors
Cherokee
Henry Bell
Aurelia
Corn Harvest At Johnson Farm Attracts 51 Neighbors
Fifty one neighbors and relatives gathered at C. J. Johnson farm to harvest about 55 acres. Marvin Johnson suffered an amputation after his hand was caught in a picker on Oct 15. The group shelled roughly 9000 bushels and completed work by early afternoon with many volunteers assisting.
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C. J. Johnson
Marvin Johnson
Bill Hanson
Paul Anderson
Albert Engdahl
Byron Furguson
Henry Becker
Antone Ulrich
Kenneth Engdahl
Carl Man
Edd Gustafson
Pierre Bengtson
Carl Emil Johnson
Oscar Gustafson
Reuben Ohlson
Louis C. Bengtson
Kenny Ohlson
Gerald Hahn
Clayton Lehnhardt
Orville Gregg
Noel Williams
Lloyd Ohlson
Enoch Nelson
Harry Williams
Frank Crapser
Millard Dubes
Loyal Hiatt
Lyle Weatherman
Francis Rupp
Willis Tolzin
Harry Robinson
Carl J. Johnson
Marvin
Mt. Olive Church
B. H. Dubes
Klaus Magnuson
B. C. Buenger
Bertil Peterson
Jess Weatherman
Willis Tolz
Teachers Attend Meeting Forces Early Dismissal
Teachers will dismiss after lunch today and stay recessed until classes resume next Monday. A half holiday is given this afternoon as a reward for Halloween behavior. Teachers remain at the school until 3 p.m. Tomorrow the school closes as teachers attend the state teachers meeting at Des Moines.
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Hallowe'en
Des Moines
Dr Seaman of Spencer To Preach Here Sunday
Dr A L Seaman of Spencer will deliver the sermon at the Methodist church this Sunday morning. Theme Making the Most of Our Heritage. Sunday school will be held at the usual time.
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Seaman OF
Spencer
A. L. Seaman
Methodist Church
Seaman
Free Chest X-Rays Offered Again in Aurelia Saturday
About 140 residents used a mobile X-ray unit last Saturday in Aurelia. The unit returns this Saturday on Main street from 10 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. and 2 30 to 5 p.m. This is the last chance this year to obtain chest X-rays funded by Christmas seals and tax money. The procedure is quick and requires no disrobing though metal on clothing should be avoided. X rays can detect tuberculosis symptoms and other hidden diseases.
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Aurelia
Main Street
Aurelians
Cherokee Juniors Present Class Next Friday at Wilson High
The Cherokee Juniors announce a class presentation to be held next Friday November 14 at 8 p.m. in the Wilson High auditorium. The event features the junior class and is hosted by the Wilson high editorium.
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Wilson’ High Editorium
Wilson -High
Aurelia Bulldogs Clinch Second in Conference with 34-0 Win over Alta
Aurelia's Bulldogs dominated Alta 34-0 on the Cyclones home field to finish conference play at five wins, one loss to Hartley, and a tie with Sutherland. Seniors listed in final game against Twin Lakes foe Albert City while juniors and freshmen shined in a 27-0 halftime lead and continued to score in the second half.
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Aurelia
Bulldogs
Alta
Cyclones
Hartley
Sutherland
Laurens
Hodam
Aurelians
Albert City
Twin Lakes
Dennis Anderson
Robert Braunschweig
Eldon Otto
Francis Brownmiller
Gerald Parrott
Erik Radke
Frank Rapp
Jack Walcott
Cyclone Crew
Red Brownmiller
Bob Miller
Dave Nelson
Parrott
Brownmiller
Jensen
Gene Peterson
Larry Hickey
Don Anderson
Gary Johnson
Cyclone Ag
Karen Johnson
Cherokee County Jamboree Set for Aurelia Gym
The Cherokee County boys and girls basketball jamboree will be held Wednesday November 19 in the Aurelia gym. Girls games feature Aurelia Quimby Marcus Grand Meadow Cleghorn Meriden Washta with four quarters of ten minutes. Boys schedule lists Meriden Quimby Cleghorn Washta Marcus Larrabee Aurelia Grand Meadow, also four ten minute quarters.
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Aurelia Gymnasium
Cherokee County
Cherokee
Aurelia
Quimby
Marcus
Grand Meadow
Cleghorn
Meriden
Wasata
Quim
Paullina
Albert City
Holstein
Milford
Brooke
Sutherland
Hayes
Sanborn
Jans
Varina
Sophmore
Newell
Cherokee I. C
Hartley
Alta
Galva
Sioux Rapids
Primghar
Local Socials Highlight Visits and Dinners Across Iowa
Mrs Ella Johnson and Mariel visited in the Francis Peck home at Storm Lake Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Les Hartter and daughter Lynn and Dr William Hodam of LeMars for Lynn Hartter birthday. Attendees at a 630 pm Methodist church dinner in Cherokee included Mr and Mrs Gates Carlson and Mr and Mrs Raymond Zwick. Weekend guests in the John Storbeck home were Mrs John Cavanaugh Fort Dodge and Mrs Robert Schmitz Sioux City. Further visits noted with Mr Otto Mallard and Mr Geuther Sutherland among others.
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Ella Johnson
Mariel
Francis. Peck
Storm Lake
Les Hartter
Lynn
Mary Mueche
William Hodam
LeMars
William. .Hodam Jr
Hoor
Lynn Hartter
Robert
Gates
Ivar’ Carlson
Raymond Zwick
Methodist Church
Cherokee
John
Cavanaugh
Fort Dodge
Robert Schimitz
Sioux City
John Storbéck
William
Otto
Mallard
Geuther
Sutherland’y
John CF Peterson
Births at Alta and Buena Vista County Hospital
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Bill Glawe on Tuesday morning November 4 at Alta hospital weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Godfrey of Adair and Mr and Mrs Richard Glawe of Aurelia A son was born to Mr and Mrs Donald Grieme on October 27 at Buena Vista county hospital weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce He is named Larry John Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Willard Jennett of Storm Lake and Mr and Mrs John Grieme of Aurelia
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Bill Glawe
Alta Hospital
Lloyd Godfrey
Adair
Richard Glawe
Aurelia
Donald Grieme
Buena Vista County Hospital
Larry John
Willard Jennett
Storm Lake
John Grieme
26 Girls Practice for Basketball Squad
Twenty six girls have practiced since October 20 for the coming season coached by Lou Collier who calls this group among the finest he's had. The roster blends 13 freshmen and 13 upperclassmen with six returning letter winners and only one departure Maureen Mallory. The schedule lists jamborees and games across November through February with separate girls and boys events and county tournaments set for mid January for girls and late January for boys.
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Lou Collier
Collier
Maureen Mallory
Elizabeth Buenger
Jan Carrington
Janice Dyslin
Carol Eliott
Eloise Gertsmeier
Gaylene Matzdorff
Meta Mae Buenger
Joyce Klumpp
Marlene Otto
LaVonne Pingel
Patty Allen
Shirley Stief
Minnie Wallace
Jane Gustafson
Patty Hickey
Mary Anne Kaskey
Patricia Kirby
Mary Lundquist
Marlene Menefee
Gail Mongan
Phyllis Otto
Mary Peterson
Ruth Peterson
Judy Troxel
Lois Turner
Karen Buddenhagen
Elk Township Extension Meeting Planned for Nov 11
Elk Township Extension will meet at the Quentin Andersen home on Tuesday November 11 at 2 o clock. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs Gust Af Johnson and Mrs Gunnar Johnson. The lesson focuses on table decorations.
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Elk Township
Quentin Andersen
Gust Af Johnson
Gunnar Johnson
Local families host visits and moves across towns
W Zimmerman of Geneseo visited relatives Monday night and Tuesday morning en route to Sioux City to see his ill mother and sister. Several local households hosted meals and gatherings, while others planned moves to Greely Colorado and Aurelia area. News notes include travels of Johnsons, Rapp family, and Harden birthday supper. Sadie and Edna Georke returned from Denver after two weeks with Leona family.
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W. Zimmerman
Geneseo, Jr
Minnie Shank
Art Hickey
Sioux City
Elizabeth Mathwig
Herbert ‘Warner
Clayton Johnson
Cindy
Clair
Rapp
Carter
Greely
Colo
Ray McGee
John Vanderbrook
Gilbert Peterson
Aurelia
George Harden
Leona
Hunters urged to guard against field fires during pheasant season
The 1952 pheasant season opens in 92 Iowa counties on Tuesday November 11 running to December 5 with daily hunting hours 12 noon to 4 30 p m and a bag limit of three birds The Little Sioux Rod and Gun club seeks volunteers to help fight fires amid extreme dryness and asks hunters to carry wet sacks and shovels in their cars until weather eases the fire threat
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Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Little Sioux Rod and Gun Club
Cherokee
The
Conservation Commission
Goldie
Ben Brasser
Rites at Cherokee Saturday for Ray Adsit
Funeral services for Ray Adsit 83 former Cherokee county treasurer were held in Cherokee. He died Oct 30 1952 after a long illness born Jan 8 1869 Decorah son of William Carol and Sarah Allison Adsit moved to Cherokee at age six and later served as county auditor deputy treasurer and treasurer for 29 years survived by daughter Mrs Howard Nelson Sr Aurelia grandson great grandsons and several extended relatives.
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Ray Adsit
Cherokee
Aurelia
Cherokee Public
Commercial College
Omaha
Neble
Congregational Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
E. Cedar
Mary Edna Townsend
Rachel Louise
Helene
Howard Nelson
Lou
William
Charles
Lottie
Adelaide
Ruth
Patricia Rachel Nelson
Mrs
Nelson
Howard Adsit Nelson Jr
van, Randy
Rickie Nelson
Elva Adsit
Huron
S. C
Carol Adsit
California
Lawrence Adsit
Afton Farm Bureau Meeting Slated for Monday Evening
Afton Farm Bureau plans a gathering at the Afton Community Center Monday evening November 10. Miss Gwendolyn Sells of Cleghorn school faculty will present slides from her recent trip to Europe.
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Afton Farm Bureau
Afton
Gwendolyn Sells
Cleghorn School
Europe
Eisenhower Wins and Whitney Named Representative
In Cherokee county 8533 voters cast ballots in Tuesday's general election with Eisenhower Nixon winning 6018 votes and Stevenson Sparkman 2502. Beardsley carried the county and state. Whitney of Aurelia elected State Representative after a last minute ballot sticker change. Pot luck supper and Legion events follow Armistice Day activities.
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Cherokee County
Aurelia-Pitcher Township
Republic
Eisenhower
Nixon
California
Pitcher- Aurelia
Aurelians
W. E. Whitney
Aurelia
Whitney
Republican Central Committee
Boothby
Parker
Mr.Boothby
Mr. Whitney
Bill
Pitcher-Aurelia
Senate
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Johnson
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Mark Covey
Fuller
Jim McDonald
Loyal Martin
Troy Mummert
Pitcher, Afton
Spring Townships
Sec. of
Lynhurst
Keller
Akers
Weddle
Abrahamson
Helms
Spry
Gillette
Larson
Hoeven
House of Representatives
Thomas
Antone Dahlgren
Erma Smith
Litta Carpenter
Sherriff
Carl
Schleef
Boyd Sinkey
Bunker
National Bank
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