Social roundup of gatherings across Aurelia and area
Numerous visits and dinners mark a weekend in Aurelia Iowa and nearby towns. Families from Prophetstown Remsen Hartley Spencer Clarinda and Sioux City share events at homes churches and weddings. Residents travel to Lidderdale Anchorage Ky and Jacksonville Ill for ceremonies and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A. Bengtson
Prophetstown
Oscar Gustafson
Charles W. Wetzeler
Remsen
W. H. Bischel
Wetzeler
Bank
Pete Christensen
Hartley
Cyril Johns
Kathleen
Sophia Johns
Parl
Charles Brown
Spencer
William Forbes
Leslie Forbes
Delbert Carrol
Clarinda
Ben Forbes
Robert Forbes
Pierre Bengtson
Ferne
Eric Carlson
LaVern Gustafson
Susan
Albert H. Meyer
Lidderdale
Eunice Herrman
T. P. Hansa
Lockin Insurance Agency
Ellery Kerns
Doreen
Margery Pfalzgraf
Mabel Carrington
Anchorage
Clara Kerns
Herbert Carlson
Douglas
Joan Beckman
Aurelia
Bob Beckman
Darla
Paula
Cherokee
Albert Johnson
Donald Bengtson
Hope
Minn
Robert Bengtson
Whitney Hardware
Holstein
Walter Anderson
Loren Johnson
Roger
Kathy
Kansas City
Ralph Johnson
Jay
Eric Johnson
Larrabee
Louis Bengtson
Sidpe
Bengtson
Cletus Lenz
Don Mummert
Jim Schulke
Francis Brownmiller
Juniors Brownmiller
Sunaay
Gebhardt
Jennie
Joe Coombs
Jean Class
Wymore, Neb
Clifford Coombs
Honor Roll At Aurelia School Lists A and B Recipients
Principal DeWayne Ehlert released the first six weeks honor roll. Four students made the A list Eva Marie Hasenwinkel James Covey Sharon Ohlson and Bill Whitney. B list includes Dick Hodge Barbara Jensen Margaret Johnson Maureen Mallory Gaylen Miller Duane Schramm Rose Schramm Donna Shank Esther Wallace and many others. Sixty high school students had perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Ehlert
Eva Marie Hasenwinkel
James Covey
Sharon Ohlson
Bill Whitney
Dick Hodge
Barbara Jensen
Margaret Johnson
Maureen Mallory
Gaylen Miller
Duane Schramm
Rose Schramm
Donna Shank
Esther Wallace
Janith Carrington
Janice Dyslin
Carol Elliott
Darlene Kolpin
Gaylene Mat
Engagement announced for Joyce Ammons and Jerry Rohrbaugh
Mr and Mrs Carl Ammons of Aurelia announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Joyce to Jerry Rohrbaugh son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Rohrbaugh of Peterson The wedding is planned for some time in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ammons
Aurelia
Joyce
Jerry Rohrbaugh
Leonard Rohrbaugh
Peterson
FHA Officers to Be Installed Next Monday Evening
Future Home Makers of America will install officers and welcome new members next Monday at 7 30 in the new gymnasium. The program features initiation, a vocal solo, months parade, skit, singing, and pantomime with a luncheon to follow. Donna Shank reports on the Colorado national convention and Barbara Jensen on the spring state convention. All FHA members and mothers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Homemakers of America
Marion Eddy
Donna Shank
State Projects
Bulldogs Second Team Beats Alta 20 0
Aurelia Bulldogs second team defeated Alta second stringers 20 to 0 on the local field. Bob Miller opened scoring after a sustained drive, Doug Schulke added a TD on a long march, and Robert Heimsoth returned a kickoff 70 yards for another TD with two successful extra points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Bulldog
Alta
Bob Miller
Bulldogs
Doug Schulke
Robert Heimsoth
Local Residents Attend Visits and Family News
Many area families host relatives and friends from Aurelia Paullina Ruthton and Cherokee with weekend visits and dinners. Birthdays anniversaries and travel to Sioux City Ames and Des Moines are noted along with a tornado insurance and seven Cherokee County men called for induction ending with military postings and local civic events.
Dr Gartenhaus to Speak at Mt Olive Church
Dr Jacob Gartenhaus founder and president of the International Board of Jewish Missions will speak at Mt Olive Baptist Church Sunday evening October 21 at 730. Born in Austria to wealthy Orthodox Jewish parents he converted to Christianity and studied at Moody Bible Institute and Southern Baptist Seminary. He has written books edited publications and received honorary degrees from Georgetown College and Union University. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gartenhaus
International Board of Jewish Missions, Inc
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Gartenhaus
Austria
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Mediator
Georgetown College
Georgetown
Union University
Jackson, Tenn
Aurelia Homecoming Schedule of Events
Aurelia school hosts Homecoming events including Pep Parade Thursday Oct 25 at 7 p.m. Coronation Friday Oct 26 at 1 p.m. Float Parade Friday 2:30 p.m. Football game Primghar vs Aurelia Friday 8 p.m. Halftime ceremonies crown queen and announce floats. Homecoming Dance follows at 9:45 p.m with music by Tommy Thomas. Alumni invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jtere
Aurelia
King
Primghar
Tommy Thomas
Aurelia School
Fall Dinner for Cherokee County Teachers Held in Cherokee
Aurelia Consolidated school teachers attended the Cherokee County Teachers Annual Fall Dinner Tuesday evening at the Lewis hotel in Cherokee. The program featured musical numbers by Mrs Hodam and Mrs Collier, a number by Mr Peterson of Meriden, songs by the Cherokee women teachers chorus, and featured speaker Dr Harlan Hagman dean of Drake University college of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Aurelia Consolidated School
Cherokee County Teachers
Lewis Hotel
Cherokee
William Hodam
Lewis Collier
Aurelia
Peterson
Meriden
Cherokee Women Teachers’ Chorus
Harlan ‘Hagman
Drake University College of Education
Aurelia Bulldogs Triumph 18 0 Over Milford in Conference Play
Aurelia Bulldogs beat Milford 18 to 0 for their third conference win in four starts. Brownmiller connected with Gaylen Miller for a 65 yard first half TD, then Gorlyn Anderson scored from four yards in the fourth after a fumble recovery. Gerald Parrott injured his right hand and is out for the season. Dad's Night features Paullina game with fathers introduced. FHA FFA dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Milford
Aurelia
Brownmiller
Gaylen Miller
Aurelians
Gorlyn Anderson
Gerald Parrott
Hodam and
Collier
Paulina Panthers
Paullina
Primghar
Hartley
Panthers
Bazaar and Turkey Dinner at Congo Church Tonight
Ladies of the Congregational church sponsor a bazaar and turkey dinner at Congo Church with serving starting at 5 p.m. Local community event invites attendance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo Church
Ladies of the Congregational Church
Kick Off Breakfast Opens Scout Finance Drive in Aurelia Area
A local kick-off breakfast at the Nelson cafe Tuesday October 23 launches the Boy Scout finance campaign for Aurelia and surrounding towns. Seventy six of 83 Prairie Gold Council towns start fundraising at 7 am with a $65,955 goal. Gov William Beardsley will join the 7:30 am radio program opening the drive. Eric Carlson and Harold Nelson return as co chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Cafe
Boy Scout
Aurelia
Prairie Gold Council
William Beardsley
Scout Fund
Vicinity
Eric Carlson
Harold Nelson
Baby Pamela Peterson born at Sioux Valley Hospital
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Peterson at Sioux Valley hospital on Thursday October 11. The infant weighed 3 pounds 12 ounces and has been named Pamela Ger ene. Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peterson Aurelia and Mr. and Mrs. George Lau Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Laga
Jenine
Osage
Andrew Laga
Jordan
Chicago
Carl Fuhrman
H. A. Malcolm
Cherokee
Jess Williams
Melvin ‘Williams
Alta
Bert Philpott
Storm Lake
Minnesota
Robert Reilly
John Reilly
Hubbard
Neb
Kenneth Bruce
Eva Geringer
Clifford Bruce
Carl
Fred Koth
Near Galva
Inez Larson
Harold
Cris Schneider
Alton
Ernest Gustafson
Rolan Blake
Carl Christensen
Cyril Johns
Howard Shadel
Gerry Peterson
Sioux Valley Hospital
Pamela Gerene
Walter Peterson
Aurelia
George Lau
Hinton
Firemens Ball Set For November 16 In Aurelia
The Aurelia Firemen announce the annual ball on November 16 at the Legion hall with Johnny Sawyer and his orchestra providing music for the dance. A theater show titled Stars in My Crown will accompany the event at the Aurelia theater. Tickets go on sale November 1 and admit one entire family to both events. proceeds fund the Fire Department for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Firemen
Legion Hall
Johnny Sawyer
Chancing
Aurelia Theater
Aurelia Fire Department
Rural Youth Dance in Cherokee Next Wednesday
Cherokee County Rural Youth sponsor a dance at Eagle's hall in Cherokee on October 24 at 9 p.m. Jim Luchter provides music for dancing. The program features modern and square dancing and is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Eagle’s Hall
Cherokee
Jim Luchter
No Candidates File For City Posts Here
No candidates had filed nominating petitions for the city election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 6. A new law requires the election to occur in November and coincide with the general election date. Deadline for filing petitions is four weeks before the election. Terms of current officials expire March 31 next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
54Th Gen. Assembly
Council
Schnell Reelected Afton Township Leader At Farm Bureau
Oliver Schnell was unanimously reelected township director by the Afton township Farm Bureau. Shirley Robeson was elected president of the women’s group. officers and new chairmen were installed. The meeting featured 4-H reports, a program by the 4-Leaf Clover girls, musical numbers, a skit, and an election notice for county officers on Oct. 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Schnell
Afton Township Farm Bureau
Raymond Zwick
Schnell
Halcyon Gould
James Fee
Afton
Joan Hantsbarger
Shirley Robeson
Dee Ann Ducommon
Nancy Kintigh
Sunday School Teachers Meet at St Pauls
St Pauls congregation hosted the Sunday School Teachers Association last Sunday October 14 with representatives from 11 congregations in attendance. Demonstrations by Mrs Herbert Kolpin Miss Gladys Tuttle and Mrs Martin Buenger. an essay by Pastor H P Schmidt of Storm Lake. Luncheon served by St Pauls Ladies Aid chaired by Mrs Howard Deyloff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's St. Paul's
Herbert Kolpin
Gladys Tuttle
Martin Buenger
H. P. Schmidt
Storm Lake
St. Paul's Ladies Aid
Howard Deyloff
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A. A. Davis
John Grieme
William Streff
W. H. Heimsoth
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Kenneth Stevenson
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Whiting Clothing
Inir
Elmer Dubes
Arbour
S. D
Mabel Neville
Anita Stegen
Priscilla Getty
Seward
W. H. Helmsoth
Frank Taylor
Hazel Danielson
Automobile Insurance Lockin Insurance Agency
Henry Kruse
Mettison
Emma Kruse
First Trust & Savings Bank
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sutherland
Sutherland Junior High
Artie Steffens
Roger Jensen
Lanny Grigsby
J. Miller
Mary Riebell
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Elof Johnson
Deloris
Ruthton
Clayton Johnson
Henry Haight
Rudolph Johnson
Whitney, Hardware
George Harden
Harold. Hoops
St. Joseph's Hospital
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Robert Hilsabeck
Sanborn
Willie Hilsabeck
Ed Gustafson
Carl Magnuson
Loran Coburn
Lydia Simmers
Otto Plautz
Sherr Nelson
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DeAnn
Iowa State
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Melvin
Dean Fassle
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LeMar
Russell Allen
Wilbur Allen
Kenneth Edwards
Ray Parrott
Wheaton
Mel Parrott
Fred Jordan
Ed Saga
Lisle Harris
Carperquist
Oscar Johnson
W. C. Patten
Otto Heschke
Newell
Tony Coombs
Oren Coombs
Eric Gustafson
Carl Emil Johnson
George Wieland
Lola Mummert
Charles Kruse
Seattle
Gus Kruse
Wash
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Cherokee County Selective Service Board
Robert Larson
James Schnees
Marcus Franklin O. Long
Robert C. Olin
Buffalo
Lowell Allen
Mike Ryan
Malcolm J. Hyndman
Robert D. Howell
James Connally Air Base
Waco
Tex
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Harry Howell
Desa Harlan Kolpin
USS
Saint Paul
C-O Fpo
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Calif
Bob Coombs
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Korea
Gallup
Arlen Westphal
New York
N. Y
Herbert Troxel
Lowell Gano
Hooper
Sloan
Ernest Bjorklund
Mannie Bengtson
Linn Grove
Joe Kastengren
Major
William Gaston
Elizabeth Ann
Brooklyn
Wayne Gaston
Pfc
Jack Kudrle
Delmer
Dr. Gartenhaus
Mt. Olive
FFA
Owen Wunder
Sylvia Connolly
N. I. Devore
Minneapolis
Wharton
Edwin Hoeppner
Aurelia Cemetery
Devore
Espy Devore
Jesse McDeid
Betty Pecaut
Kroll and Patterson+ Implement company of
Margaret Carlson
Vernon Peterson
Reginald Hantsbargar
Frank Ducommun
Glen Dyslin
Carl Stief
John Fraser
John Odle
Guy Anderson
A. E. Grashof
George Smith
McKinley Menefee
Clyde Kudrle
Dale Smith
Fred Kolpin
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
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