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Newspaper

Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1949

Page

3

Bulldogs Defeat Marcus 7 to 0 on Home Field

Aurelia defeats Marcus 7 to 0 in the season’s first home game for the Bulldogs. A second quarter fumble recovery set up Aurelia’s lone score as Hodge and Lenz contributed key runs and a Rapp Miller pass extra point. The halftime show featured a band formation of letters M and A.

Coburn Bulldogs Marcus Eleven Aurelia Kletis Lenz Rapp Miller Marcus Hodge Hilsabeck Shirley Nelson Ene Gheer Aurelia’ High Eee Gene Brownmiller Eacheam

Aurelia Edges Marcus In Close Down Game

In a tight contest Aurelia holds a 7 to 6 edge in first downs over Marcus. Each team fumbled three times. Aurelia recovered four fumbles, two of theirs and two from Marcus, while Marcus recovered none. Aurelia attempted four passes completing two. Marcus six attempts with one completion. Aurelia intercepted twice and Marcus once.

Marcus Aurelia

Johnson Re-Elected Farm Bureau Head

L. W. Johnson of Peterson was re elected to a third term as president of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau for 1950. The contest was uncontested as current officers and township directors were re elected, with Harold V. Nelson winning the voting delegate spot. New and returning directors were named, with Willow and Tilden townships not represented.

I L. W. Johnson Peterson Cherokee County Farm Bureau St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cherokee Vernon Peterson Aurelia Floyd Johansen Harry Chapman Meriden Women’s Farm Bureau Leslie Gregg Clyde Kudrie Harold V. Nelson County Farm Bureau Johnson Township Farm Bureau John Barry Jr Marcus Township William C. Miller Liberty Frank Dreyer Cedar Arthur Dorr Amherst Harold Smith Wilbur Snapp Afton George Foresman Rock Maurice Eddy Pitcher Herbert Althaus Grand Meadow Harland Brownmiller Spring Paul Kohns Sheridan Roger Parker Pilot John Ihms Silver Ray Grigsby Diamond Willow Tilden Townships

Crop Convener Named at District Meet in Cherokee

Reverend J. E. Feiler of Cherokee was chosen convener of the Cherokee County Christian Rural Overseas Program. The district meeting at Sheldon announced the 1949 Iowa CROP plan with State Director Albert W. Farmer. Last year Iowa led the nation in relief gifts. this year a goal of 450 carloads is set for the campaign running November 6 to 13.

J. E. Feiler Cherokee Cherokee County Christian Rural Overseas Rev. Feiler Cherokee County Sheldon Albert W. Farmer Des Moines Iowa Farmer

Open House for Couple on 50th Wedding Anniversary

Open house will be held Wednesday Oct 12 at the John Perry country home near Gaza to observe their 50th wedding anniversary. Hours are 2 5 p m and 7 9 p m. Sell Swap Rent Buy via the Want Ad way in The Sentinel.

John Perry Gaza the Sentinel

Legion Auxiliary Holds County Meeting Here

About 70 American Legion and Legion Auxiliary members attended the joint county meeting Monday night at the Legion hall in Aurelia. Archie R. Nelson of Cherokee gave the highlight talk on current topics.

American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Aurelia Archie R. Nelson Cherokee Clair Whitney Marianne Mongan Harriet Waddell Leland Anderson Margaret Gebhardt Kathleen Allen Nels Carlson Curtis Spencer John Specht State Hospital

American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Legion Hall Tuesday

The Aurelia Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at the Legion hall with routine opening rituals and officer roll. Minutes and bills were reviewed as the group approved increasing the poppy order and donating five dollars to the Emergency Polio fund.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Aurelia Auxiliary Cherokee Ruby Carlson Sioux City Margaret Scott Else Nelson Cafe Mable Peterson

Aston 4-H style review set at carnival

All the Aston 4-H girls are to wear their projects for the style review during the carnival. Practice is scheduled for Sunday October 9. A classified ad suggests the item may be sold.

Local Society Notes Highlight Tea and Parties

Rebekah circle met with four teens and two guests to plan a tea for October 26. Mrs. Gus Ohlson hosted a 6:30 dinner for Chicago visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harold Collins, with Mr. and Mrs. Cosgrove at the Cosgrove home in Cherokee.

Rebekah Circle Earl Covey Gus Ohlson Harold Collins Chicago P. L. Cosgrove Cherokee Mrs. Cosgrove Mrs. Ohlson

Aurelia Sets Homecoming Date and Weekend Events

Aurelia schedules homecoming for October 14 with a snake dance on October 18 and a parade Friday afternoon at 2 pm. The homecoming king and queen of 1949 will be crowned at the assembly and post game dances and festivities follow at the Legion hall with Bill Weeks and his orchestra.

Aurelia Main Street Aurelia Bulldogs Paullina Bulldogs James Schulke

Congregational Ladies Aid Elects New Officers

Ladies of the Congregational church met in the parlors on Thursday Sept 29 to elect officers led by President Mrs Floyd Glawe C Q Larson Mrs Richard Glawe Glenwood Waddell and G R Wharton Sr were named officers Reports on the year were presented and the group earmarked funds with circle secretaries. A program followed with songs devotions piano solo and remarks by Mrs Gebhardt A chicken pie supper bazaar is set for Oct 20 with next meeting scheduled for Nov 8 Watch subscription dates.

Congregational Church Floyd Glawe C. QO. Larson Richard Glawe Glenwood Waddell G. R. Wharton Sr General Fund Herbert Peterson Mary Guild Circle Grinnell Barbara Glawe Connie Carmen Lighter Corrine Larson Carol Elliott Margaret Gebhardt

Aurelian Spotlight Staff and Senior of the Week

The page lists faculty advisors and student staff for Aurelia's paper with names such as Mrs. Miller Ramona Radio and Ruth Schramm. It highlights Jean Eddy as Senior of the Week, notes her activities and interests, and includes a weekly question of the week about girls wearing jeans to school.

Spotlight Miller Ramona Radio Donna Fraser Shirley Sansen Maureen Mallory Carmen Lighter Ileta Peterson Dean Nelson Ruth Schramm Joyce Ammans Dolores Ell Carolyn Kolpin Shirley Shherkenbak Shirley Nelson Darlene Stief Jane Corey Rose Schramm Shirley Teerink Joyce Hickey Marion Eddy Joan Husemann Janice Schulke Hallie Sauter Betty Kolpin Yean Eddy Mr. Belvedere June Allyson Peter Lawford Jean Don H Dwayne Bell Larry N Jerry P Jim S Keith S Mr. Martin Gorlyn A

To The Freshmen Editorial Urges Mature Student Conduct

The writer chides freshmen for disruptive behavior in school corridors and streets. They urge students to act their age, showing respect for themselves and the school, regardless of rank or class standing.

Local car lights prompt awkward accusations not specified

A terse note questions Dwayne B for excessive lights on his car and hints at a past secret admirer in seventh grade involving Donald K and Donna C, suggesting age is not a factor. The fragment hints at gossip-like, identity-focused remarks without clear context or resolution.

Dwayne B Donald K Donna C

Mr. Blomstrand Named Teacher of the Week

Mr. Blomstrand, selected as teacher of the week, hails from a Nebraska town near Omaha and earned degrees from the University of Nebraska and the University of Mid Eastern University of Baltimore. He has taught in Arkadia and Fremont Nebraska and Leon Iowa, with chemistry as his favorite subject and education and science as his majors.

Blomstrand Nebraska Omaha University of Nebraska University of Mid- Eastern University of Baltimore Arkadia Neb Fremont Leon Iowa

Aurelia Garden Club Holds Last Meeting of the Year

The Aurelia Garden Club met Tuesday evening October 4 at the home of Mrs. Geo Wieland. Plans were laid for next year’s program and committees. Program chairman Mrs. Lela Nelson spoke on winter garden care and bulb storage. Larry Lee Mummert, two weeks old, visited with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Wieland. Next meeting set for March.

Aurelia Garden Club Geo. Wieland Lela Nelson Larry Lee Mummert George Wieland

Bulldogs Travel to Sioux Rapids for Friday Conference Showdown

Aurelia Bulldogs visit Sioux Rapids Friday October seven at eight for a Sioux Valley conference clash. Hurdles: Dick Hodge and Gerald Parrott sidelined by injuries. Sioux Rapids, 1-2 on the year, featured a Hartley win by 14 to 12 last week and will present a tough challenge.

Aurelia Bulldogs Sioux Rapids Sioux Valley Aurelia Dick Hodge Gerald Parrott Hartley

Mrs Selma Christenson Honored on 70th Birthday

Open house at the Albert Johnson country home celebrated Mrs. Selma Christenson’s 70th birthday Tuesday October 4. About one hundred friends visited through the day and evening as a two tier birthday cake and bouquets decorated the table.Lunch was served by Mrs. Mary Lingren and Mrs. Oscar Johnson. Gifts and flowers came from local and distant friends including Mr. and Mrs. John Pearson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pearson of Rockford Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Ogren of New Mexico. Hostesses were Mrs. John Swanson Mrs. Gerda Johnson Mrs. Oke Hanson and Mrs. Albert Johnson.

Albert Johnson Country Home Selma Christenson Mary Lingren Cherokee Oscar Johnson Aurelia Christenson John Pearson Harold Pearson Rockford Olaf Ogren New Mexico John Swanson Gerda Johnson Oke Hanson Albert Johnson

Methodist Church Notice About Services and Society

Wayne Hilmer serves as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Regular attendance urged for religious and secular learning. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon title In Six Days. Thursday afternoon Woman's Society for Christian Service meets in church parlors.

Woman's Society For Christian Service

Mt Olive Baptist Church Service Times

Mt Olive Baptist Church led by Pastor Henry Olsen announces church school at 10:00 a m worship at 11:00 a m and evangel service at 8:00 p m. We welcome you at our services. Read the ads.

MT. Olive Baptist Church Henry Olsen

Looking Back Into the Past Ten Years Ago

Ten years ago Rey L H Preul was returned to Aurelia for a third year as pastor by the conference session at Webster City. A lone touchdown gave the Bulldogs a 6 to 0 victory over Sioux City Central second team last Friday at this place. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Pinge of Afton township on Sept 30 at the Sioux Valley hospital in Cherokee. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Dagger left for Holstein to reside after Mr Dagger bought a barber shop there. About a half inch of rain fell Wednesday evening, aiding fall plowing.

Polio Fund In County Totals 1100 in Cherokee area drive

The national emergency polio foundation fund collected 1100.70 in Cherokee county led by Cherokee community with 662.50 under Mayor George Hicks. Other localities include Aurelia 232.75 Dingman Memorial 177.75 and smaller gifts. Disbursements totaled 24 for 4600 post cards and printing.

Cherokee Times National Emergency Polio Foundation Cherokee County W. H. Fishman Fishman George Hicks Aurelia Earl Fraser Dingman Cleghorn C. W. Ihle Larrabee Area Geo. Cochrane Marcus Area John P. Delaney Meriden Roy Lamont Washta Karl Williams Quimby Virgil Brown

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Farm Bureau First Trust & Savings Bank The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Legion Auxiliary Society Harriet McCurdy Secret Sisters Robert Bjorkgren John Laposky Lawrence Mongan Maurice Hansen Ralph Mongan Earl Nielsen Harry Dailey Guy Akers Doris Anderson Eric Gustafson Lars Nork Albert Patterson Omer Michelson al Swanson Wm. Heimsoth Ladell Rapp Bruce Claude Willemssen Linda Dennis Willemssen Joel Lighter Joleen Rapp Jimmie Fassler Howard Nelson, Sr Walter Radke Walter Anderson Congregational Ladies Aid Aurelian Carolyn K John N Dick Fassler Richard Mr. Ehlert Rawlin R Jerry D Jim N Jean Eddy Junior B Dale D Shirley Ed H Shirley N Bud J Frankenstien Bob Holderness Sentinel J. F. Moore Fort Dodge Sasha Rundel Mt. Ayre Henry Fassler Northwest Iowa W. B. Empey Mose Mummert I Red Diercks Waldo Wesley Siglin Charles Beers Clear Lake Farmers National Bank
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