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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
2
Iowa tax study panel aims to finalize a report by November 15 after a year and a half of hearings. The Brookins Institute surveyed and offered recommendations as the group prepares a long term tax reform proposal. The effort could influence laws for years ahead.
Former Aurelians gathered at the home of Erwin T. Davis in Van Nuys to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Holderness. A buffet luncheon was served, gifts were exchanged, and old school-day memories were recalled amidst a social afternoon and games.
The Maple Valley 4-H club held its October 8 meeting at Merryl Schulke’s home. Merryl Schulke called the meeting to order and presided over officer installations. Members discussed a party planned for October 22. Lavern Gustafson was elected county officer representative from the club. The next meeting is set for November 12 at Marian and Charles Grigsby’s home. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Schulke.
Aurelia school plans a beginners band for fourth grade and up under bandmaster R. W. Forbes. Group lessons will precede regular rehearsals, with aim to feed the regular band as graduates leave. Instrument needs include two French horns two altos oboe bassoon and another baritone horn. Parents urged to enroll children for early musical training and band experience.
About 225 Cherokee county farmers and others attended a cattle feeders meeting in Aurelia theater on October 15. Rex Beresford of Iowa State College spoke on the fall and winter feed supply and cautioned against over optimism for high prices. The event was sponsored by The First Trust & Savings and Farmers National Bank, with lunch served afterward at the American Legion hall.
The Ladies Aid of St. Pauls Lutheran church met in the church social hall with 40 members and guests. They voted to approve the pipe organ plan recommended by the congregation and added to the organ fund, and appointed Mrs. H H Otto to supply the chancel flowers for November.
Aurelia Bulldogs win their first Sioux Conference game by routing Sioux Rapids Indians 37 to 0 on a wet Friday night. Kenneth Beeghley returned an interception 88 yards for a score and Roger Glawe and Delbert Johnson added rushing touchdowns as Aurelia builds a 12 0 halftime lead and pulls away with three third quarter scores.
Glenda Troxell entertained members of the Afton League 4-H club on Thursday evening October 10. After the business meeting, officers were installed with Jeanne Mummert as president and Marylyn Minkter as treasurer. A luncheon followed served by the hostess and her mother.
Aurelia community veterans are invited to a World War II on the farm training meeting at the high school on October 28 at 8:00 p m. The state wide program offered through Iowa public schools is a joint effort by the State Department of Public Instruction the Veterans Administration and state vocational education boards with advice from the State Veterans Agricultural Training and Advisory committee. Veterans may apply for institutional on the farm training under Public Law 846 78th Congress with eligibility up to four years and subsistence payments of 65 dollars without dependents or 90 dollars with dependents while progress is satisfactory David S Anderson VA training officer will attend bring application forms.
Miss Gloria Coombs daughter of Mrs Aileen Coombs and Oren Coombs became the bride of Victor C Ortloff of Redondo Beach California in a candlelight double ring ceremony at the bride’s sister’s home Manhattan Beach. The couple plans a Big Bear Lake honeymoon and will reside at 520 N Herberta Avenue Redondo Beach.
The W S C S met in the Methodist church on Thursday afternoon October 10. Mrs LeRoy Hench led devotions and program segments included sermons on world redemption and stewardship, poems, and a mite box dedication with duets and piano accompaniment. Reports were read by secretary Mrs Bert Nielsen and treasurer Mrs George Johnson.
Aurelia high school sets Homecoming for Friday October 25 with a 2 45 pep session, parade down Main street, freshmen initiation, and football game. The king and queen will be chosen by student vote, with runners up as attendants and a prince and princess selected by cheerleaders.
The schedule lists football games for A H S with dates and locations including October 18 at Sutherland, October 25 a homecoming game vs Primghar, November 1 at Sanborn, and November 11 an afternoon game at Alta.
Anton M. Peterson quits farming and schedules a public sale October 27 on the Axel Johnson farm southwest of Aurelia. local notes include Bob Johnson joining CCU camp at Millord and Niels Nielsen’s move from Bushion garage to Jordan garage.
Coach Russell Null's Bulldogs pursue a Sioux Valley conference win at Sutherland on Friday night October 18. Sutherland carries one conference loss and features Jensen in a potent attack. Probable line includes Beeghely at center and Beeghley at quarterback with Coombs Bengtson and Glawe among backs.
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