Aurelia Homecoming Parade Won by Bulldozers and Crowns
Aurelia celebrated homecoming with a snake dance pep rally on October 7, coronation of Arlo Sturgeon and Phyllis Lehnhardt, and a 7 to 6 victory over Sioux Rapids. Float prizes went to F F A seniors and other classes amid a festive Main Street parade and dance at the Legion hall.
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Mary Ann Nelson
Aurelia
Ordell Gertsmeier
James Schulke
Orderi Gertsmeier
Coburn
Wood
Merryl Schulke
Phyllis Lehnhardt
Arlo Sturgeon
Ramona Radle
Yvonne Broughton
Student Council
Phyllis’ Lehnhardt
Arlo
Sturgeon
Bonnie Dyslin
Dorothy
Mason
Dorothy Benngtson
Keith Waddell
Devryn Schramm
O. S. Nelson
Gvoyal
Harry Howell
Walter Stegen
Lou Pfaff
Rex Whitney
F. F A
Ordell
Sioux Rapids
S. A
Legion Hall
Royal Party
Ordelle Gertsmeier
Imogene Parrott
Frank Jonas
Sentinel Seeks Subscribers For Sioux City Papers
The Sentinel invites readers to subscribe to the Sioux City newspapers through its authorized agent. Details on rates and how to place orders are provided to interested readers.
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the Sentinel
Sioux City
Vernon Fierk Weds Alta Girl Saturday
Vernon L Fierk and Alta native Vernon Fierk were married Saturday Oct 9 at 8 p m in Elk Immanuel church north of Alta. The ceremony featured lighted candles and yellow blue mums with Rev H W Lindstrom officiating. The reception for 90 followed in the church parlors with a three tier cake and a yellow blue decor scheme.
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Theresa Pauline Johnson
Gust Johnson
Alta
Vernon L. Fierk
Albert Fierk
Elk Immanuel Church
H.W. Lindstrom
Cherokee
Evelyn Petnick
Grafton
Towa
Dennis Johnson
Janice Faber
Neice
Frankie Byerly
Victor Carlson
Mac
Edegar Alan
Louie Hanson
Elmer Waldstrom
Carl Johnson
Anton Jensen
Arlo Nelson
Bert Peterson
Waitreses
Gordon Heinsohn
Janice Hanson
Avonne Kruse
Shirley Jensen
Couple to Make Home in Aurelia After Wedding
The couple plans to reside in Aurelia. The bride, Iowa University School of Nursing graduate, works at the Cherokee State Hospital. The groom, an Aurelia Consolidated School alum, served 3 1/2 years in the air corps and now works for Faber's Construction in Cherokee. Numerous out of town guests attended from Yankton, Garden City, Waterloo, Cushing, Cherokee, Ft. Dodge, Storm Lake, Marengo, and Aurelia.
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Aurelia
Iowa University School of Nursing
State Hospital
Cherokee
Aurelia Consolidated School
Air Corps
Faber’s Construction
Rosa Soule
W. J. Goodburn
Yankton
S. Dak
C. C. Leeds
Garden City
Minn
Wm. Miller
Waterloo
Harold Demarest
Donna
Gaylen
Cushing
Arnold Taber
Janice
Andy
A. J. Eyerly
Frankie
Algor Chalgren
Peter Hanson
Fred Duncan
Jennie Swanson
Ft. Dodge
Harold Mulford
Marengo
Evertte Grapenthen
Wilbur Allen
Storm Lake
Robert Orr
Gust Kruse
Raymon Kruse
T. P. Griffith
Roy Demarest
L. D. Demarest
Albert Fierk
Ladell Rapp
Wilson Perry home hosts 49th wedding anniversary
Forty relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the Wilson Perry home in Primghar to honor Mr and Mrs John Perry on their 49th anniversary. The setting featured blue and white decor, a two tier cake, and carnations for the couple. Grandchildren presented the flowers as four generation photos were taken, followed by a two course lunch served by Phyllis Menefee and Shirley Perry.
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Wilson Perry
John Perry
Primghar
Wilson
Duane
Shirley Perry
Phyllis Menefee
McKinley Menefee
Lon Perry
Ben Spitzbarth
Aurelia
Charles
Pitcher township Farm Bureau calls for clothing bundles
Pitcher township Farm Bureau women are requested to have their overseas clothing bundles turned in to Mrs. Ralph Peterson by Wednesday Oct 20.
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Pitcher Township Farm Bureau
Ralph Peterson
Firemen Demonstrate Equipment Wednesday
A large crowd attended an Aurelia Voluntary Fire Department demonstration on equipment and fire prevention. The event began at 7 pm at the fire station and moved to the Legion hall for films and a water fight.
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Aurelia
Aurelia Volunteer Fire Department
Legion Hall
Legion Building
G. W. Sietsema
Aurelia Fire Department
Emil Matadorff
Afton 4-H Girls Install Officers at Farm Bureau Meeting
Afton township 4-H girls installed new officers at the Farm Bureau meeting held Monday night at Aurelia Legion hall. Joan Stief became president. Donna Lee Fraser, vice president. Roberta Hansbarger, secretary. Margaret Kudrle, treasurer. Laurine Grashoff, reporter. Barbara Jensen, librarian. Dean Nelson, historian.
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Robert Gates
Afton Township
Farm Bureau
Legion Hall
Aurelia
Roberta Hansbarger
Joan Stief
Donna Lee Fraser
Margaret Kudrle
Laurine Grashoff
Barbara Jensen
Dean Nelson
Garland Menefee
Russell Allen
Joan Gates
Victor Carlson
Dale Smith
Public Card Party by Past Chiefs Association
The Past Chiefs Association holds a public card party Friday afternoon October 22 at 2 o'clock in the K P hall. Everyone is invited.
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Past Chiefs Association
K. P. Hall
Aurelia Homecoming Notes and Band Parade Highlights
The Aurelia school reports a busy homecoming week with band demonstrations by Mr Sagness and Mr Block, a snake dance, floats, and extensive tests. The Aurelia Bulldogs beat Sioux Rapids 7 to 6 with Arlo Sturgeon scoring and Vernon Kaskey singled out as senior of the week.
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Black
Sagness
Mid-Bell Music Company
Storm Lake
Attendance at Aurelia High Activities Boost Community Support
The article urges strong attendance at Aurelia High School activities to strengthen school spirit and community backing. It emphasizes activities showcase aims and achievements and help students face life’s daily problems with community support from Ordell Gertsmeier.
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Aurelia High
Ordell Gertsmeier
Cleopatra Name Sparks Schoolroom Gossip
A fragmentary dialogue excerpt shows students debating names, propriety, and social rules as they navigate teacher, janitor, and parent inquiries. The scene recalls questions about customs, handholding, correcting papers, and attire while hinting at dining concerns and missing items.
Garden Club Elects New Officers for Coming Year
The Aurelia Garden Club held its final meeting of the year on October 12 at Helen Howell's home. New officers elected are Margaret Scott president Clara Kaskey vice president Ruby Carlson secretary treasurer. An autumn gardening program featured care of plants and bulbs. Next meeting set for March 1949.
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Aurelia Garden Club
Helen Howell
Margaret Scott
Clara Kaskey
Ruby Carlson
Beulah Dagger
Fae Fraser
Mary Wieland
Inez Bischel
Two More Aurelians Enter Polio Wards In Sioux City
Two more Aurelia residents join three others at Sioux City hospitals for polio treatment. Terry Rapp, 1 month old, is at St Vincent hospital with improving condition. James Covey, 11, at St Joseph Mercy hospital, has throat paralysis but is reported as stable.
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Aurelian
Sioux City
Aurelia
Terry Rapp
Ervil Rapp
St. Vincent Hospital
James Covey
Earl Covey
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Covey
Annie Munson
26Th St
James
Arthur Munson
Mark
Jane Elaine
LaVonne Godfrey
Gayle Mongan
Gayle
LaVonne
County teachers set meeting at Hillside hotel Cherokee
School instructor attends All-County meeting Tuesday night at the Hillside hotel in Cherokee. The event was sponsored by the Cherokee Teachers Association. Mrs Godfrey and Mrs Edith Ohlson accompanied the Aurelia group.
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Louis C. Bengtson
Aurelia
Pilot Rock
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Cherokee
Hillside
Cherokee Teachers Association
Godfrey
Edith Ohlson
Now Is the Time for Mailing Christmas Packages Overseas
The Postoffice Department urges mailing overseas Christmas parcels now. Acting Postmaster M C Paulson notes a 70 pound limit and 100 inches length plus girth. Pack parcels well with the address on the parcel, not on gum labels. for details visit the local post office.
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Postoffice Department
M. C. Paulson
Postoffice
Bulldogs Triumph In Homecoming Thriller 7 6
Aurelia Bulldogs edge Sioux Rapids 7 to 6 in a Sioux Valley conference homecoming game. Sturgeon raced 35 yards for Aurelia’s only TD while Fairchild returned a punt for Sioux Rapids’ score. Aurelia gains one conference win as crowd of about 675 watches.
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Aurelia Bulldogs
Sioux Rapids Indians
Bulldogs
Sioux Rapids
Arlo Sturgeon
Jim Buenger
Gerald Fairchild
Sioux Rapid
Paullina
Aurelia
Coburn
Sioux Valley
Phyllis Lehnhardt
Ordell Gertsmeijer
Sturgeon
Indians
Buenger
G. Fairchild
Balapemey Abe
al Ra
Methodist Church Services Report
The Methodist Church notes morning worship at 11 a.m. with pastor Ernest Stanworth and church school at 10 a.m. Superintendent Raymond Kruse leads the class. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 30 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism to be administered during worship.
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Raymond Kruse
Methodist Youth Fellowship
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Vernon Fierk
Wilson Perry Home
Afton
Girls Give Farm Bureau
Mrs. Miller
Joyce Hickey
Marylyn Minkler
Betty Lou Speers
Violet Pruett
Shirley Teerink
Hallie Sauter
Rose Ann Schramm
Carolyn Kolpin
Carmen Lighter
Ruth Schramm
Joyce Ammons
Anna Braunschweig
Betty Spitzbarth
Don
Donna Reed
Vernon Kaskey
Kleus
Imogene
Cleopatra
Mose
Carolyn
Joan Miss Ohlson
Mrs. Graham
Garden Club
Aurelians
Lloyd Godfrey
Clara Ohlson
Arlene Aldred
Arlina Raper
June Sathe
Helen Borgeson
Lilly Neibuhr
Fame
Methodist Church
Ernest Stanworth
Farmers National Bank
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