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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
3
Sioux Rapids defeated Aurelia 28 to 7 on homecoming night as Loran Coburn's injury hampered Bulldogs. Aurelia's three regulars were out and others injured, with Raveling supplying two Sioux Rapids touchdowns and the final score coming in with a late interception return.
Afton 4-H girls presented the Farm Bureau program at the Aurelia Legion hall during the monthly meeting led by Wilbur Snapp. Officers installed included Carolyne Kolpin president Donna Fraser vice president Deon Nelson secretary Barbara Jensen historian Margaret Kudrle reporter Lee Ann Anderson librarian Joan Hantsbarger and music chairman Joan Gates. Corsages were given to officers and leaders Vera Menefee Kathleen Allen Joyce Phipps. The group reported on the State Fair with a demonstration team and performed songs and a melodrama. The event concluded with farewells to the leaders.
A brisk note highlights how readers can buy sell swap and rent via the Sentinel Want Ad section. It invites quick transactions and promises easy listings for local items services and housing. The item emphasizes accessible opportunities for community commerce.
The Band Boosters announce a membership drive launching Friday at a football game and Saturday in town. Tags sold by senior and junior band members and instrument students, open to all community members, not just band parents.
Iowa State College official Floyd Andre announced record 4-H club enrollment growth in Iowa. The October drive aims to reach 50,000 members, building on 1949's 43,000 and postwar gains. Leaders praised volunteers and stressed citizen impact and broader service as 4-H expands across the state.
Funeral services were held for Otto Plautz Sr. aged 60 who died Friday. Jay Siglin, son of Bert Siglin formerly of Aurelia now in California, died from injuries in an auto accident yesterday. Fred Jordan regained control of the gasoline and oil department at the Jordan garage after purchasing it from Merlin Shank. Aurelia high school band invited to marching contest at Storm Lake on Saturday October 14. Akron defeated Aurelia Bulldogs 12 to 0 Friday night.
An editorial notes jealousy among seniors over homecoming king and queen spots. The writer honors the behind the scenes workers who make floats and ceremonies possible and wishes the best couple wins on October 14, 1949. Ramona Radle, Editor.
The band prepares for a homecoming ceremony during the game as they salute the graduates at halftime.
A survey of readers opinions shows a mix of views on butch haircuts. Some say they are cute on certain faces while others call them horrible or freakish.
A reader asks why Ramona left home early on Friday night. The inquiry hints at possible dislike of the music but seeks clarification from Ramona or those close to the night’s events.
A severe wind storm across Iowa brought up to 90 mile per hour winds, tearing down trees and shingles, damaging corn crops, and disrupting telephone lines. Aurelia reports blown windows, fallen limbs, and damaged buildings as rural windmills toppled. Insurance adjusters handle a flood of claims.
The Country Ramblers 4 H club held its annual banquet on Wednesday night October 12 in the basement of the Aurelia Congregational church. Leaders, parents, and 4 H girls attended a chicken dinner served by the Mary Guild circle. Officers were installed by candlelight with Janet Jensen leading the 4 H ceremonial song. Jean Eddy became president with Marian Eddy as vice president Shirley Sturgeon as secretary Marca lyn Bell as treasurer and Shirley Nelson as historian. Marian Peckenschneider sang Dreaming and Mary Jane Peterson recited The Country Girls Creed. Special recognition went to leaders Mrs Herb Langwin and Mrs Ralph Roethler, and corsages and flowers were presented. Guests included Mrs Carmen Lawrence Rev J E Gebhardt Barbara Glawe and others.
The week’s senior is Patricia Heimsoth a blond green eyed 5 foot 84 inch student active in the F H A serving as secretary this year and also senior class secretary. Her favorite subjects are bookkeeping and typing and her preferred sport is basketball. She admires Peter Lawford and June Allyson. Her peeves include people who talk behind your back and short men. She is undecided about post graduation plans as six weeks tests wrap up.
Thirty pupils from third to eighth grade competed in the Aurelia Fire Department poster contest during Fire Prevention Week. In group one Fred Sorenson won first, Gail Schramm second, Doreen Hasenwinkel third. group two winners were Larry Hanson first Ruth Ann Peterson second and Gary Mongan third. First prizes were $3, second $2, third $1 per group, with 25 cent awards for others. Posters shown in Aurelia business windows through Saturday. judges included Mrs. Robert Martin Russell Allen and Charles Wharton.
The MYF met at the Dukes home with plans to entertain the Larrabee MYF. Marian Eddy led worship and square dances were practiced. A bear sighting scare followed a hike. Janet D. praised breakfast eggs as Marian faces jokes about cattle. A fine lunch was served. The Larrabee MYF plans to meet October 18 at their place.
Floyd Watson and Mrs Willard Stief express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for many cards gifts letters and well wishes received during hospital stays.
The Ruppert family expresses deep appreciation for the kind acts floral offerings and cards received during their recent bereavement including condolences from friends and neighbors.
We thank friends for visits gifts and cards during our hospital stay and upon returning home. The Sentinel notes it is the authorized agent for both Sioux City newspapers and invites subscription.
Aurelia high school hosts Homecoming with King and Queen elections Thursday at 3 pm. Candidates include Barbara Glawe Janet Wieland Janet Dubes Mavis Caboth Patricia Heimsoth for Queen and Klets Lenz Jim Nelson Junior Brownmiller Leland Anderson Venon Jensen for King.
Miss Grace Buma daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Buma united in marriage with Ross Hart son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Hart of Mandovi Wis The ceremony was performed October 1 by Rev Alfred Gregory at the Congregational church in Waukisha The couple were attended by Miss Athalie Larson and Fred Bennett They will reside in Statesaw Wis after a brief honeymoon in northern Wisconsin Both spouses are employed locally Orchid corsages complemented the outfits
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