Aurelia Junior Class to Stage Feudin in the Hills Play
The Aurelia high school junior class presents Feudin in the Hills a three act backwoods comedy next Tuesday night November 25 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium Directed by Miss Celia Lewis the cast features Gus Ohlson Darlene Grienke Mary Clark Betty Pruitt Tom Coombs Irene Kreutz Lisle Harris Celesta Allen Loren Peterson Doris Owens and others with stage manager Donna Waddell and credits for lights tickets and costumes listed in the notice Further details appear in an inside page advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Celia Lewis
Martin
Jentsens
Mr. Martin
Grandma Martin
Gus Ohlson
Darlene Grienke
Mary Clark
Betty Pruitt
Edna Mae
Donna Waddell
Jerry Booth
Desel Caboth
Kenneth Schulke
Clayton Lehnhardt
Dale Larson
Carpenters and Properties
Keith Wieland
Dale Nielsen
Ruby Stief
Shirley Robinson
Louise Fox
Marian Jordan
Carolyn Lindsay
Frances Hesse
Helen Ferris
Looking Back Into the Past Ten to Thirty Years Ago
A nostalgic column lists events from the past in Aurelia and nearby towns. Ten years ago the City Dads and firemen hosted a Tuesday party at the Legion post. Louis Kroll to lead Johnson Implement Co. March 1. Weddings noted for Ruby Peterson and Ben Galvin, Viola Grieme and Glenn Mathews. Poultry days planned by Aurelia merchants. Twenty years ago chicken thieves stole over 100 poultry from Martin Thompson farm. Aurelia high school beat Alta 18 to 0 on Armistice Day. Frank Jordan and Ora Baker wed. C DeVries returns to Farms Elevator manager. Thirty years ago families relocate to California and Idaho homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Louis Kroll
Spencer
Johnson Implement Co
Mummert
Emil Johnson
LeMars
Ruby Peterson
Ben Galvin
Diamond Center
C. L. Liming
Viola Grieme
Glenn E. Mathews
Aurelia
Tekamah
Nebr
Martin Thompson
Alta
Frank Jordan
Ora Baker
Slayton
Minn
C. DeVries
Boyden
Farms Elevator ‘Co
Biggest Red Cross Drive Since Last War On
A major Red Cross fundraising drive is underway at the state capitol, described as the largest effort since the last war. The campaign mobilizes volunteers and emphasizes community support, disaster relief funding, and wartime solidarity themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross In Iowa Calls For Greater Membership
Iowa Red Cross units renew annual roll calls with higher quotas as World War II era needs grow. Eight services mobilize volunteers, including civilian preparedness training learned from England and a surge in first aid volunteers. Iowa produced 370,000 surgical dressings and 204,000 more the past year.
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Iowa
American Red Cross
Red Cross
England
Red Cross roll call workers to meet Friday night
Dr Don C Koser of Cherokee county chairman says a meeting of township county and town Red Cross roll call workers will be held Friday evening Nov 21 at 8 30 in the Red Cross rooms at Cherokee Workers are asked to wind up their portion of the county wide drive by then Afton township workers have completed their drive turning in 111 memberships and 118 dollars
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Red Cross
Cherokee
Don C. Koser
Afton Township
First Local Farm Bureau Training School Held
The first Farm Bureau women's training school for Pitcher, Silver and Diamond townships will be held at the home of Mrs. August Peterson on Monday, November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Women's Training
Pitcher, Silver and
Diamond Townships
August Peterson
Annual Pancake Fry Next Tuesday Night
The Men's Brotherhood of the local Methodist church will host an annual pancake fry on Tuesday evening, November 25, at the church parlors. Serving starts at 6 30 with pancakes, homemade sausage and coffee. The event draws crowds from Aurelia and nearby areas.
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Aurelia
Brotherhood
Methodist Brotherhood
Methodist Church
Accident cuts eastern town telephone lines near Aurelia
Two underground cables were accidentally severed by workers George Scott and Norton Converse while digging to repair a water pipe near the George Dise residence. Over 200 telephones in Aurelia and 10 country lines lost service. a Sioux City repairman was called and restoration was expected Thursday. Local manager Chas Elliott had just repaired lines damaged by a recent storm.
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Aurelia
George Dise
George Scott
Norton Converse
Sioux City
Chas. Elliott
Aurelia Post Office to Close November 27th
The Aurelia post office will close on November 27 with limited hours 8 a m to 10 a m. The rural mail carriers celebrate today and rural service will continue as usual next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
A. A. Dingman
Aurelia trio named to 1941 Sioux Valley all conference team
Don Porter Jim Williams and Dexter Mongan of Aurelia win first team spots on the 1941 Sioux Valley all conference football team chosen by conference coaches at Sutherland. Porter and Williams are seniors honored for the second year, with Gene Peterson and Don Hamann on the second team and several others receiving honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Don Porter
Jim Williams
Dexter Mongan
Sioux Valley
Sutherland
J. H. Nitzke
Porter
Williams
Gene Peterson
Don Hamann
Reitzel Gustafson
Earl Larson
Charles Wharton
Tom Coombs
Bob Booth
Lowell Hills
Alta
Esssssne
Scsssesesebd
Lls
Dale Ott
Hartley
Paul Sweeney
Wesley Ebert
Wayne Jacobs
Sanborn
Aurelia
Ge Dectsces
Qaci Bardea
Conitre Grey
Sioux Rapids
Ronnie Aldred
Primghar
Kenneth Snyder
Strampe
Paullina
LaVerne Nielsen
Bob Watts
Hayes
Reece Hughes
Tom Tuttle
Vincent Moll
Paulina
Dwayne Carlson
Santa Claus to Visit Aurelia on December 24
The correction notes the arrival date as December 24, not November 24 as previously printed on the Sentinel’s front page. A local businessman accused the paper of trying to outdo President Roosevelt by advancing Christmas by a month.
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Santa Claus
Aurelia
Sentinel
Roosevelt
1941 Corn Loan Rate Set for Cherokee County
The 1941 corn loan rate in Cherokee county will be 72 cents, announced by Albert J. Loveland Town AAA chairman. Other counties at 72¢ include Worth Cerro Gordo Butler Grundy Marshall Carroll Ida Sioux and O'Brien. Rates set at a north central states division meeting and approved in Washington vary 70 to 76 cents per bushel.
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Cherokee County
Albert J. Loveland
Town Aaa
Worth
Cerro Gordo
Butler
Grundy
Marshall
Carroll
Ida
Sioux
O'Brien
Buena Vista County
Washington
Sentinel Announces Early Thanksgiving Press Schedule
The Sentinel will publish one day earlier next week due to Thanksgiving. All news and advertising copy should reach the office at least one day earlier than usual. Cooperation is appreciated.
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Sentinel
Plagman Bros Lead Week’s Iowa Market Steer Sales
Plagman Bros of Aurelia sold 27 head averaging 1 098 pounds at 11 10. Monday market led by Iowans with handyweight steers at 11 15. Plagman Bros of Aurelia sold 34 head averaging 1 186 pounds and Paul Plagman of Peterson 25 head averaging 1 104 pounds. Guy Robinson sale set for December 2 north of Aurelia as the Robins retire to Cherokee. details to follow in next Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plagman Bros
Aurelia
Guy Robinson
Robinson
Cherokee
Sentinel
Firemen's DANCE in Aurelia Friday Night
Dancing events fill the annual Firemen's ball with both modern and old time dances. Jimmie Barnett and his orchestra perform at the Community Theatre building while Elwyn Thomas and his Cherokee ensemble play for the old timers at the I O C F hall above the bowling alley. tap artists Beverly Jean Benson and Ray Cipperley will entertain at both venues. Tickets admit both dances.
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Aurelia
Jimmie Barnett
Elwyn Thomas
Cherokee
I.O.C.F
County Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Marcus November 25
The County Legion posts and Auxiliaries will be entertained by the F. S. Goodburn post and sister organization at Marcus Tuesday evening, Nov. 25. The date has been changed from Monday to Tuesday evening. All those planning to attend please notify Mrs. Cliff Coombs.
Aurelia Bulldogs Open Basketball Practice for Season
Aurelia begins practice with 25 players under Coach J H Nitzke as the team trains in fundamentals ahead of a 15 game schedule. Key returners include Don Hamann and Don Porter with seniors and juniors competing for varsity spots. The schedule features 10 away and home games plus conference and postseason tournaments starting December 2 at Meriden.
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Meriden
Aurelia Bulldogs
J. H. Nitzke
Nitzke
Aurelia
Don Hamann
Don Porter
Jimmie Williams
Dale Larson
Tom Coombs
Bob Booth
Lawrence Anderson
Jerry Booth
Junior Nelson
Charles Wharton
Dale Sturgeon
Sanborn
Paul Jina
Larrabee
Oqcheyedan
Alta
Hartley
Quimby
Primghar
Newell
Red Cross Drive Draws Strong Support in Aurelia
Aurelia residents respond well to the Red Cross drive with 166 memberships and 22 donations by Wednesday. The article also notes the death of Frank Sump, 65, a Grant township resident and former Aurelia farmer, who died Monday at Swallum hospital. Funeral services planned for Thursday at his home and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Storm Lake Register
Frank Sump
Grant Township
Buena Vista County
Aurelia
Swallum Hospital
Sump
Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church
William Schuelke
Illinois
Walter
Martin
Idwin
Camp Fort Knox
Camp Polk
Red Cross
H. H. Lockin
A. W. Larson
H. EH. Lockin
Flory Drug Store
Lockin Insurance Office
the Sentinel
George Blanch Supports Aurelia Firemen With Donation
George Blanch of Plainview Texas sends a dollar with a note after reading The Sentinel notice of the Aurelia firemen's ball. He has always supported a dance ticket and plans to buy one again. Tickets are available for the Friday night event.
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George Blanch
Plainview
Texas
Aurelia
Carl Boots Named State Hospital Aid
Carl Boots promoted from office clerk to assistant business manager of the Cherokee state hospital, working under J. K. Wirth. A Alta native, Boots has served about three years at the hospital and is married to Georgia Robar, daughter of Homer Robar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Boots
Cherokee State Hospital
Cherokee Times
J. K. Wirth
Boots
Alta
Georgia Robar
Homer Robar
Declam Contest Winners Represent Aurelia In State Series
Betty Pruitt Charlene Ohlson and Ruth Lehnhardt won first place in their divisions at the home declamatory contest Tuesday evening earning the right to represent Aurelia in the state series. Second place finishers Gene Peterson Elaine Booth and Delores Kaskey advance to county contests. Receipts totaled 22.85 with Buena Vista college judges.
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Betty Pruitt
Charlene Ohlson
Ruth Lehnhardt
Aurelia
Gene Peterson
Elaine Booth
Delores Kaskey
J. Renaud
Renaud
Buena Vista College
Marian Brauer
L. Creel
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E. A. Bundy
Modesto
Calif
Chas. Rice
Mammit
Idaho
State Capitol
Farm Bureau
Gillespie
Bob Hughes
Bahr
Wallace
Anderson
Gustafson
Stackles
St. Larson
Vander
Buena Vista
County Legion
Marcus
Storm Lake
Wspy Meeved
A. Fraser Jr
Wayne Kirkpatrick
HK. Stanworth
Ruby Carlson
Fred A. Daniels
Edwin Trigg
Uhas
Nelson
Oscar Larson
Roy Matadori
Irie Carlson
Dua Gearke
Richard Nelson Cleo McCarthy
Grace Meier
L. Patterson
Id Rice
Maud Sweet
Otto Loof
Leta Wieland C. He Russell
Intennans Twin
C. Kroll
Bert Waddell
Frank Waddell
Denry
Deylolf
Albert Mierk
John Baumann
Gee
Scott Helmer
Carlbe
Edith Marsh
Anna Diercks
2. Johnson
John Chilgren
Amer
Legion Aux
Grover Bell
Katrina Clark
Olive Johnson
Forney Dukes
C. G. Anderson
Emma Miller
Naomi Lamm
L. C. Johnson
Geo. Bisehel
Bryce Thiel
Grace, Pratt
M. Thomson
A. A, Davis
W. G. Whitne
Ilenry Sranschiva
Marie Bryant
Wanda Zimmerman
W. A, Liebsch
John
A. H. Eddy Gee
O. C. Waddyll
Bernard Johnson
Mal’s Barber Shop
Vg J. State
J. Johnson
W. Albright
Herbert Grienke
Geo. Wharton
Rex Whitney
W. HH. Bischel
Melvin Johnson Howard Deyloff
Whitney Elevator
Fraser Elevator
C. H. Loekin
Clara Kaskey
Klen Lighter
Wm. Walters
A. J. Renaud
Louie Kroll Fadae
S Welineee
Fae Fraser
Atlanta
I. H. Leonard
Mabel Neville Win
Jn Soren Nelson
Jess William Westphal Rank Kelpin
B. B. McCarty
F. Miller
A. J. Whinery Ienry Myers
W. P. Dawson
Arlene Glawe
Wm. Wes
L. Mongan
Carl i Larson
Arlo Johnson
Otto East
L Card
Kate Gustafson
A. Fairchild
G. Waddell
F. Fassler
Olive Sawvell
State Hospital Aid
Paul
Batty Pruitt
Blaine Booth
January
Mary Hench
Celesta Allen
Jimmie Jones
Frances Fasster
Nena
Arlene Nelson
Beverly Wolter
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