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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
3
Aurelia football travels to Sutherland and loses 25 to 9 in a Sioux Valley Conference game. Jensen sparked Sutherland with multiple long runs, Amassing eight first downs to Aurelia's five. Halftime stood 19-9 as Sutherland extended control in the second half.
The Country Ramblers 4-H Club held an officer installation at the K P hall on October 22. Imogene Parrott served as installing officer and installed Jeanette Langwin as president Patty Clark as vice president Patricia Helmsoth as secretary Phyllis Lehnhardt as treasurer Elizabeth Eddy as historian and Imogene Parrott as reporter. Parents attended as guests and gifts were given to leaders and the demonstration team. Jean Eddy played piano and cake and ice cream closed the event.
The Aurelia Future Homemakers of America held a candlelight installation of officers on Thursday evening October 17 with Harriett Ohlson as installing officer for 1946. Officers installed were President JoAnn Will Vice President Norma Nelson Secretary Colleen Anderson Treasurer Phyllis Engdahl and Harriett Ohlson publicity chairman.
The St. Pauls Walther League gathered in the church social room on Thursday evening October 17. Pastor Ross led a biblical quiz and the group planned a Christmas card sale after service next Sunday. The fall rally is set for November 3 at Newell. Visitors included Marvin and Frances Fassler and Wilma and Ardis Volkert. lunch followed hosted by Paul Wogahn and Ordell Gertsmeier.
Aurelia school officials and students prepare for a big homecoming on October 25 with a 3 15 parade led by Aurelia mayor Jack Grapenthen George Scott and Harry Howell judges. A life size bulldog rotating prize will go to the best float at halftime after the Aurelia Primghar game. The day opens at 2 45 with a pep session and king queen coronation.
George McShane and Dorothy Hartje united in a Zion Lutheran Grant township ceremony on Sunday October 6 at 4 PM. Rev P Braner presided with H E Leimer at the organ. The couple, both long residents of Storm Lake, now reside there with McShane employed locally. The bride wore a white marquisette gown with a beaded coronet veil and ruby lavalier. Attendants and a 120 guest reception followed the service. The wedding honors the bride’s grandparents on their 58th anniversary. McShane, a former marine prisoner of war, was discharged after service in World War II.
Ten years ago the Aurelian high school football team defeated Marcus 18 to 0 in a homecoming game to secure the undisputed county high school championship. The piece also notes local career moves and frost events from that period.
Church school begins at 10 with Ruth Carlson as superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Sunday evening at 7 the young married folks group holds its regular basket dinner and meeting.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites members to Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. A special after service meeting will decide on purchasing a pipe organ for the church. Members are urged to attend for spiritual inspiration. Pastor Joel E. Ross leads.
Trinity Lutheran Church Alta Iowa lists church school at 10 a.m. junior missionary at 10 30 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon The Gospel of Forgiveness. A chalk drawing service by Larson sisters of Lindsborg Kansas at 730 p.m. Saturday confirmation class 10 a.m. teachers meet 7 30 p.m. Wednesday choir rehearsal.
No morning service at Immanuel Lutheran Elk. Church school at 10 a m. Immanuel and friends invited to see the Larson Sisters from Lindsborg Kansas present a program at Trinity Church in Alta at 7 30 p m next Sunday evening.
The Congregational Church invites worshipers with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning service follows at 11 a.m. Dr R K Schwabb of Storm Lake Iowa will preach on Or Loyalty to Jesus Christ. Evening service at 7 p.m.
Local notice touts buy and sell by ad method including swap and rent options. Announces quick listings and simple steps to reach buyers and renters through the paper's classified service.
Primghar and the Bulldog squad meet in a conference tilt on Valor Field Friday October 25 at 7 46 PM to close homecoming activities. Floats parade before kickoff and a king and queen coronation at halftime with prize presentation and marching band demonstrations. Probable Bulldog starters include Johnson Peterson Kolpin Beeghely Fox Nelson Hermanson Beeghley Coombs Galvin Howell and Glawe.
The Afton 4-H Boys held an October 17 meeting at Denny Robinson’s home to install county officers. Jim Kludas presided the installation as officer, with Erwin Williams as president George Williams as vice president Harold Brownmiller as secretary treasurer Bob Erdman as Cherokee reporter Don Mumert as Aurelia reporter Gene Williams honored as retiring leader Oliver Schnell named new leader A hay ride was planned for October 24 and lunch was provided by Mrs. Lee Robinson.
Aurelia lodges of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters joined a district convention in Cherokee for an all day session led by grand chancellor Harry Scott of Sioux City. Mrs. Icle Pugh of Milford spoke, sixteen Sisters helped with initiatory work, and Aurelia draped the charter. The next convention will be in Aurelia.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends who sent plants flowers cards and gifts after her hospital stay. She says the kindness will be treasured and signs as Mrs Inez Hahn.
Buena Vista College hosts a three day homecoming starting Friday with a bonfire pep rally parade and sorority luncheons. Saturday features a football game against Western Union Eagles at 2 PM and a homecoming queen crowning followed by a faculty recital.
In Cherokee, Aurelia teams posted a 6 win 3 loss week of league bowling. Thursday nights saw Kovaleske 1 win and top scores by Matadorff 564 and Kaskey 519. Leaders from Monday and Tuesday nights included Deuschel’s Case 2 wins and R Matzdorff 662, Whiting 518, and Williams 496.
Ralph Easton and his orchestra will provide dancing entertainment at the Legion hall Friday night. The event invites the homecoming crowd after the football game to enjoy a good band on a good floor.
Mt Olive Baptist Church led by Pastor E H Gillet lists weekly schedule. Bible School at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11:00 a m evening devotions with sermon at 8:00 p m Thursday prayer and praise cottage meetings at 8:00 p m.
Revered northwest Iowa pastor Rev E Carnell Wilson, interim at Aurelia Congregational, was fatally injured Monday in Storm Lake crossing Highway 5 Barton street. He died at noon after skull fracture and other injuries. Funeral set Oct 24 at Lake Side Presbyterian with services led by Dr Clarence C Richardson and Rev Royal Montgomery. Interment in Forest City.
The Country Ramblers 4 H Club met at Hallie Sauter’s home on October 12 with 138 members and a leader present. New officers were elected for the coming year: Jeanette Langwin president, Patty Clark vice president, Walden Weimsoth secretary, Phyllis Leinhardt treasurer, Elizabeth Eddy historian, and Imogene Parrott porter. Plans were made for a former installation to be held September 22. A lunch was served by Hallie and her mother.
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