Last Rites for C. O. Larson Held Monday
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for C. O. Larson 66 of Aurelia who died early Saturday after a two month illness. The service at First Congregational church included tributes from business associates and a memorial fund for a school addition and gym. Burial was in Aurelia cemetery with Knights of Pythias members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Larson
Aurelia
First Congregational Church
J. E. Gebhardt
Larson
Ralph Mongan
Lee Robinson
Imp Krout
Businessmen’s Association
Congregational Church
Aurelia Commercial Club
Aurelia School Board
Friends
Knights of Pythias
Aurelia Cemetery
L. E. Christensen
Chas. Elliott
Chas. Waddell
H. L. Carlberg
Richard Glawe
C. H. Kaskey
Noel Coombs
Virgil Willcut
Carl Turnquist
Ava Post
Elmer Kindwall
J. C. Bell
Kennth Bell
Alta
Joe Coombs
Wayne
Neb
Art Waldstein
Donna
Maxine
Sioux Rapids
Carl Oscar Larson
Asato Westergotten
Sweden
Oscar
Sioux City
Battle Creek
Des Moines
Iowa
Aurelia Knights of
Inez
Lottie Turnholm
Minneapolis, Minn
Albin
Danvenport
Arthur
Kenneth Turnholm
Gladys McCullough
Olga Arneson
Card of Thanks to Express Gratitude from Mrs. C. O. Larson and Family
The Larson family thanks friends for sympathy kindness flowers memorial fund gifts and food. Appreciation is extended for the thoughtful acts and support during their time of loss.
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C. O. Larson
Pheasant Season Opens November 11 At Noon
The 1949 pheasant season opens November 11 at 12:00 noon with an expected crowd of about 100000 licensed hunters. Census data show strong populations in northwest and north central areas. the State Conservation Commission urges Kill No Hens to preserve future hunts. The season runs daily 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm through December 5 with a bag limit of two cock birds and a possession limit of four cock birds after day one.
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State Conservation Commission
East Central
Conservation Commission
Bulldogs Fall to Alta 26 6 in Season Finale
Aurelia faced a 26 to 6 defeat as Alta dominated on offense scoring in each quarter. Kletis Lenz opened with a 69 yard kickoff return and Aurelia’s only TD came early in the third. Both teams had 12 first downs and multiple penalties.
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Bulldogs
Alta
Aurelia
Kletis Lenz
Huseman
Johnson
St Pauls Install Service Draws Large Attendance
Rev Elmer Wehrspann of Kingsley was installed as pastor at St Pauls Lutheran Aurelia in a Sunday evening ceremony. Rev O Braunschweig led the installation with a sermon on pastors as ambassadors of Christ. Eight area ministers joined the service, filling the vacancy since last March when Rev Joel Ross moved away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wehrspann
Kingsley
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Aurelia
O. Braunschweig
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Here
Christ
Braunschweig
Saorm
Lake Area
H. P. Schmidt
Storm Lake
A. Bleeke
V. Holstein
Schaller
Fred Else
Galva
H. 0. Hoemann
Newell
H. J. Witzgall
Hanover
Carl Gutekung
Crozier
G. H. Schaffer
Odebolt
Wehrspann
Joel Ross
California
Braunchweig
Country Ramblers 4 H Club Meets With Shirley Sturgeon
Sixteen members and two leaders attended the Country Ramblers 4 H club meeting on Wednesday November 9 with Shirley Sturgeon as hostess. Jean Eddy new president led the business session as members filed membership cards and planned the year on foods and nutrition. A Christmas party was arranged for December 7 with the Maple Valley boys club and Shirley and her mother served lunch at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Ramblers
Shirley Sturgeon
Jean Eddy
Maple Valley Boys’ Club
Shirley
Barbara Glawe
Firemen's Ball Set for November 18 in Aurelia
The Aurelia Fire Department hosts its annual Firemen's Ball on Friday November 18 at the Aurelia Theater starting at 7 p.m. with a show Kiss In the Dark featuring David Niven Jane Wyman Victor Moore and Wayne Morris. tickets admit the whole family. Jimmy Barnett and his orchestra will play for a dance at 9 p.m. at the Legion hall. Tickets are on sale from the firemen.
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Aurelia Fire Department
Werner Johnson
Aurelia
Aurelia Theater
David Niven
Jane Wyman
Victor Moore
Wayne Morris
Jimmy Barnett
Legion Hall
Renew Search for Tuberculosis in Cherokee County
Mrs. Ann Garrard public health nurse began November 7 to renew the tuberculosis case-finding effort in Cherokee County. She will visit exposed persons for case histories and skin tests, with chest X rays if skin tests react. The program is led by Dr. D. C. Koser and Dr. L. H. Flancher and includes state and local health groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Garrard
Cherokee County
D. C. Koser
County Medical Society
L. H. Flancher
State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
State Health Department
Reception Held for New St. Pauls Pastor in Aurelia
On Monday November 7 St. Pauls Lutheran in Aurelia hosted a reception for Rev. Elmer Wehrspann and his family at the Legion hall. Pastor O Braunschweig presided as MC as townspeople offered gifts and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Elmer Wehrspann
Legion Hall
Aurelia
O. Braunschweig
Immanuel’s Lutheran Church
Afton Township
Rey, Wehrspann
St. Paul’s Church
Shirley Scherkenbach
Eva Marie Hasenwinkel
Elizabeth Buengr
Gail Schramm
America the Beautiful
Braunschweig
Gus Schramm
St. Paul’s
Pastor Staunschweig
St.Paul’s
Wehrspann
St. Paul's
Fred Wogahn
Art Wogahn
Lothian Women’s League
Herbert Kolpin
Walter Stegen
Pastor Wehrspann
Herman Caboth Farm Sale Set for November 17
Herman Caboth will hold a farm sale Thursday November 17 on the farm 63 miles south and 4 miles west of Aurelia. The sale opens at 1 p m. See the large advertisement on the back page for the complete listing of items. Read the ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Caboth
Aurelia
November 30 Deadline Set to Reseal 1948 Corn
The U S Department of Agriculture extends the resealing deadline for 1948 crop corn under CCC loans or to convert purchase agreements to CCC loans. The new final date is November 30, extending the original October 31 deadline, with loans maturing by July 31, 1950 or earlier on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Faculty Advisor Role Highlighted In Aurelian Spotlight
The Aurelian Spotlight profiles Mrs. Graham as Faculty Advisor with staff lists for editors and grade supervisors. It notes her ambitions for an M A degree, mentions her tall silhouette, hazel eyes, black hair, and preferences, including field hockey and Symphony in D Minor.
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Miller
Ramona Radile
Donna Fraser
Paul Nelson
Barbara Jensen
Ileta Peterson
Deon Nelson
Ruth Schramm
Joyce Ammans
Dolores Ell
Carolyn Kolpin
Shirley Shherkenbak
Shirley Nelson
Darlene Stief
Jane Covey
Rose Schramm
Shirley Teerink
Joyce Hickey
Marion Eddy
Joan Husemann
Janice Schulke
Hallie Sauter
Betty Kolpin
Patricia Heimsoth
Mavis Caboth
Fair
Franch
Mrs. Graham
Etiquette Course Suggested for Aurelia Students
Associate Editor Donna Fraser argues for a school program combining etiquette with social dancing to prepare students for future careers. She notes typing bookkeeping and shorthand help, but right timing and behavior matter more for success and avoiding embarrassing moments.
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Aurelia School
Donna Fraser
Teacher of the Week from Leavenworth Kansas
A well known educator from Leavenworth Kansas earns Teacher of the Week recognition. She is a graduate of St Mary College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Kans
St. Mary College
Halloween Party Sparks Minor Injuries at School Event
A school Halloween gathering ended with a few cuts bruises and sore arms and legs reported among attendees. Students teased about assignments and behavior while neighbors complained of noise later.
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Bob H
Carolyn
Mr. Ehlert
Dean
Connie
Joan
Sherri
Devryn
Jane
High School Banter and Tales From the Dorm
A chatter-filled column records lighthearted student notes and questions at Lou's hangout. Highlights include pranks about paint on faces, cake counts, a bird intrusion, farm-boy dating chatter, a lost dog named Merga Troy rescued from a drain, and a playful romance rumor between Gaylene and Lump.
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John H
Vernon J
Lou's
Pug
Jim Nelson
Gaylene
Lump
Liz
Bill
Wilbur
Janet Dukes
Senior of the Week Highlight Quiet Blue-Eyed Student
A brief note features a 6'7" blue-eyed blonde senior as this week's senior of the week. She is described as quiet in her ways and appears in the school notes column continued on the back page.
Levi Nelson Opens Electric Shop Office on Main Street
Levi Nelson will open an electric shop office in the building on Main Street just south of the American Legion. He will take part of the front for an office and use the back room for electrical supplies. The business, formerly the N. and R. Electric Shop, becomes Nelson Electric Shop after Levi bought out partner Frank Radle. Rudy Nelson will join his brother in the venture.
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Levi Nelson
Main Street
American Legion
N. & R. Electric Shop
Nelson Electric Shop
Levi
Frank Radle
Rudy Nelson
Basketball Practice Begins November 14 for Coburn Team
Coach Loran Coburn sets Monday November 14 as first practice day with four lettermen returning Jim Nelson Harold Jensen Derryn Schramm and Kletis Lenz. 1949 50 schedule lists games from November 29 to February 17 including county tournament and conference matchups.
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Loran Coburn
Holstein
Primghar
Marcus
Milford
Alumni
Correctionville
Sutherland
Newell
Sanborn
I. C
Cherokee
Paullina
Calumet
Galva
Hartley
Sioux Rapids
Alta
Dale Sturgeon to Open Paint and Wallpaper Store
Dale Sturgeon of Cherokee, a painting contractor and interior decorator, will open a paint and wallpaper store in Aurelia on Saturday November 12 in the back of Leonard's Dress Shop. Mrs. Robert Bjorkgren will manage the store and workshops offer free painting classes and figurine painting, with decorating supplies and services available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Sturgeon
Cherokee
Aurelia
Leonard
Robert Bjorkgren
Sturgeon
Aurelia High School
Congregational Ladies Plan Meeting November 17
Congregational church ladies announce a meeting on Thursday afternoon November 17 in the church basement. The business session starts at 2 30 PM, new officers will be installed, followed by a program featuring the film Doctor in Industry. Supper will be served by several named hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Congregational Church
Mesdames Dewey Deyloff
Carl Grienke
Troy Mummert
McKinley Menefee
C. O. Larson
Cliff Coombs
Wilbur Patten
Ten Years Ago in Aurelia Local Notes and Marriages
Ten years ago Eric Gustafson bought a 200 acre Aurelia area farm southeast of Aurelia. Aurelia’s homecoming tied 0–0 with Cleghorn before about 400 on the local field. Ruth Lockin and Joe Van Dyke wed in Sheldon. Church building sale announced as Lutheran church to be torn down and lumber reused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Gustafson
Cherokee
Aurelia
Nitzke
Bulldogs
Cleghorn
Edmund Radke
Bartz
W. Watts
Marin
Alta
Ruth Lockin
Primghar
Joe van Dyke
Sheldon
Farmers National Bank
George F. Scott
Mr. Scott
Dorothy Elaine
Robert J. Sprinkle
Sioux City
Richard Bell
Fort Dodge
Washta
Harold DeVries
Charlie Buma
State of
Massachusetts
George Clover
Mumiert
Aurelia High to Present Peter Beware Play
The junior class of Aurelia High School presents Peter Beware on Thursday and Friday nights November 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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Aurelia High School
Peter Beware
Want Ad Way Seeks Buyers Sellers Renters In Sentinel
The Sentinel features the Want Ad column inviting readers to sell swap or rent items and properties. Advertisers post short notices seeking buyers renters or trades with quick responses encouraged.
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The
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