Community Notes Highlight Local Society Events
Rebekah Circle met October 19 at Alta with Mrs. Henry Sansen for a social afternoon after the business meeting Lunch was served Embroidery club enjoyed Halloween party at Mrs Art Will's home with games and contests Next meeting set for November 4 with Mrs Chas Waddell A fifth birthday party was held for Jennifer Gebhardt with sea sonal decorations A 25th wedding anniversary was observed by Mr and Mrs C O Larson on October 22 Guests sent cards flowers and gifts A Legion Auxiliary unit served 16 veterans plus attendants and drivers at Cherokee Legion hall Gifts included an anniversary cake Several dinner hosts welcomed friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Bernard Johnson honoring guests from Minnesota A group of 33 Pythian Sisters attended Temple meeting October 20 A Past Chiefs night planned for November 3 with chairs filled by Past Chiefs Tuesday Bridge Club met at Mrs Lloyd Patterson with high score by Paulson Other notes include a visit by Telephone Company employees to honor Claudine Johns a bride elect with bingo prizes and a gift Lunch followed.
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Rebekah Circle
Henry Sansen
Alta
Embroidery Club
Art
Chas
Mrs. C. O. Larson
Mr. Larson
Larson's
Temple
Lillian Ohson
Lloyd Patterson
Howard Deyloff
Monrad Paulson
Jack Giaper
Wan Paulson
K. C. Hirleman
Telephone Company
Mabel Johns
Claudine Johns
Cyril Johns
Sophia Johns
Bingo
Miss Johns
Claudine
Legion Hall
Clifford Coombs
Leland Anderson
O. C. Waddell
Gebhardt
Cliff and
Nota
Glenwood Waddell
Troy Mummert
Raymond Sturgeon
Arvid Anderson
A. A. Davis
Art Larson
Albert Glawe
Henry Bell
A. A. Davia
Coombs
Lorn Phipps
Coral Gables
Fla
J. E. Gebhardt
C. QC. Larson
Lloyd Reckoff
Sac City
Glendwood Waddell
Herman Coker
Art’ Larson
Loren Phipps
Guy Akers
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Coombs Honored On Anniversary
About 140 friends and relatives gathered at the Legion hall Oct. 15 for a 30th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Coombs. A mock wedding, songs, a history read aloud, and a coral and white three tiered cake highlighted the evening.
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Clifford Coombs
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon November 1 at the Legion hall. Dorothy Harden and Gladys Larson will lead the program and a membership contest starts soon urging all members to attend. Lunch will be served by Mrs Kathleen Allen and committee.
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American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Dorothy Harden
Gladys Larson
Kathleen Allen
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Sorrow
Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. We are deeply grateful for the beautiful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses. We especially thank the Priscilla Alden Circle and Mrs. Eldon Tigges for help with the lunch. Hazel Danielson. Watch your subscription date.
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Priscilla Alden
Eldon Tigges
Hazel Danielson
Ask the Farmer Before Hunting On His Land
More hunters than ever seek wild game as private land dominates Iowa. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners and prove they respect property, keep gates closed, and avoid livestock. A good farmer-sportsman relationship helps keep no hunting signs from spreading.
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Iowa
Trial jurors drawn for October 1949 term list names
Jurors selected for the October 1949 term of court were drawn and ordered to appear November 7, 1949 at 10 00 a m. The list includes Aurelia Mildred Anderson Ethel Griffin Carl Hanson C W Martin Pierce Parrott Mamie Simmers William Westphal and a lengthy set of jurors from Cherokee Cleghorn Holstein Larrabee Paullina Peterson Pierson Quimby Quimby Pierson Washta Peterson Peterson and other towns.
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Aurelia
Mildred Anderson
Ethel Griffin
Carl Hanson
C. W. Martin
Pierce Parrott
Mamie Simmers
William Westphal
L. R. Adsit
Victor Bredman
Robert Bushlow
Evelyn Cathcart
James Conley
Florence Dawson
Harry Debolt
Hattie Dewar
C. A. Druyer
Frank Ducommun
Anna Fasslér
A. G. Fems
Medard George
Wilbur Haley
Loris Heath
Josephine Heinen
Mary Lenz
Levi Lindquist
Leslie Lingle
Hazel Mansfield
Bernice Morrison
E. D. Nelson
Ralph Rupp
Robert Schultz
Wm. Scott
Goldie Shhultz
Joe St
Diamond Township Ladies Hold Annual Organization Tea
The Diamond Township Ladies held their annual organization tea on Wednesday October 12 at the Theodore Nordstrom home with 24 members present. Mrs Carmen Lawrence emphasized Farm Bureau support without membership, urged county women to join groups, and upcoming lessons were announced. Officers for next year named include Mrs A H Mohr chairwoman and Mrs Roy Ohlson publicity chair.
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Diamond Township
Theodore Nordstrom
Carmen Lawrence
Farm Bureau
Author Ohlson
Obituary of Mrs Bergithe Danielson from Aurelia Iowa
Mrs Bergithe Danielson born July 8 1875 in Mosjoen Norway came to America in 1903 later marrying Mike Danielson. She lived in Canton S Dakota and Aurelia Iowa raising four children two of whom survived. Surviving relatives include daughters Lily Tigges and Hazel, two brothers Conrad Olson and John Olson, and grandchildren Gloria Evonne and Dennie Lynn Tigges. Funeral held at Warton Funeral Home and Congregational church with burial in Aurelia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergithe Danielson
Mosjoen
Norway
Ole Benson
America
Canton
S. D
Mike Danielson
Aurelia
S. Dak
John Olson
Gloria Evonne
Dennie Lynn Tigges
Warton Funeral Home
Congregational Church
J. E. Gebhardt
Aurelia Cemetery
Halloween Party In Aurelia For Youths On Oct 31
Fungalore in Aurelia hosts two Halloween parties Monday night October 31. Younger children meet at 8 pm at the Knights of Pythias hall supervised by Rev. E Wayne Hilmer and Rev. J E Gebhardt. Older youths dance at the Legion hall with Jim Luchter and his orchestra. lodge members and Verne Jewitt assist. Everything free to promote safe Halloween fun.
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Aurelia
Knights of Pythias Hall
Legion Hall
Knights of Khorassan
E. Wayne Hilmer
J. E. Gebhardt
Aurelia Bulldogs Fall to Primghar 26 0 in Sioux Valley clash
Primghar built a 26 to 0 win as Aurelia, hampered by injuries, drops to six straight conference losses. Lenz out for season. Miller and Francis Brownmiller sidelined but expected to play next game.
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Loran Cooburne
Primghar
Aurelia Bulldogs
Lenz
Miller
Francis Brownmiller
Brownmiller
Aurelia
Sohn
Powell
Dagner
Larson anniversary thanks to friends and Aurelia club
Mr and Mrs C C Larson express gratitude for cards gifts flowers and calls on their 25th wedding anniversary. They especially thank the Aurelia Commercial club for the bouquet.
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Aurelia Commercial Club
C. C. Larson
Aurelian Spotlight Staff and Homecoming Cheer
School gossip and staff listings mix with Homecoming praise as Aurelia introduces new Faculty Advisor Mrs. Miller and editors Ramona Radle Donna Fraser with student reports on grades activities and a celebratory welcome for Mrs. Rowley a music educator from Mitchelville Iowa.
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Miller
Ramona Radle
Donna Fraser
Paul Nelson
Barbara Jensen
Ileta Peterson
Deon Nelson
Ruth Schramm
Joyce Ammans
Dolores Ell
Carolyn Kolpin
Shirley Scherkenbak
Shirley Nelson
Darlene Stief
Jane Covey
Rose Schramm
Shirley Teerink
Joyce Hickey
Marion Eddy
Joan Husemann
Janice Schulke
Hallie Sauter
Betty Kolpin
Farm Boys and Father Son Partnerships in Agriculture
A speaker argues that half of farm boys leave farming due to startup costs and lack of early experience. A project program with parental cooperation could help boys earn money or build livestock herds, increasing confidence and preparing them to run farms after graduation.
Hypnosis Comment Sparks Caution in Local Exchange
A fragment recalls Carole L and Carmen L with Donna Shank and Darlene L. urging caution in selecting a hypnotist as the conversation hints at potential risk and the need for careful choice.
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Carole L
Carmen L
Donna Shank
Preference notes on hair length
Mr. Rowley prefers long hair. Don and H also prefer long hair, and Vernon is noted as long hair.
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Filmore G
Kay E
Dick R
Gorlyn
Marian
Carl B
Duane S
John W
Don S
Mr. Rowley
Don
Vernon
Janet Dubes A Senior with Music Focus At School Highlights
This week's senior Janet Dubes is praised for four years in band glee club and chorus plus involvement in girls sextet declam the annual and other activities like F H A pep club and the musical Waltz Time She lists olives as a favorite and enjoys football games and One Touch of Venus as a favorite show SCHOOL NOTES continued on back page
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Carmen
Caroline W
Joan H
Junior B
Donna
Bob
Maureen M
Lou
Dennis A
Hallie Sauter
Ramona R
Devryn
Janet Dubes
Wvanet
Venus
Robert Walker
Funeral Services Held Sunday For Mrs A J Whinery
Funeral services for 88 year old Mrs. A J Whinery were conducted Sunday afternoon at 8 from Wharton Funeral Home Aurelia. Rev E Wayne Hilmer led the service. She died at Alta hospital last Thursday night after a fall at home resulting in a broken hip and admission Friday night Oct 14.
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A. J. Whinery
Wharton Funeral
Aurelia
E. Wayne Hilmer
Max Pixler Weds Cherokee Girl in Alta Presbyterian Manse
Miss Phyllis Skinner daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Skinner of Cherokee and Max Pixler son of Mr and Mrs C F Pixler Aurelia were married Friday at 5 pm in the Alta Presbyterian Manse with Rev Graden Grobe officiating. A dinner for 20 followed at the bride’s parents home. They will reside at 381 East Main after a honeymoon trip to the Ozarks and Iowa City.
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Phyllis Skinner
Claude Skinner
Cherokee
Max Pixler
C. F. Pixler
Aurelia
Alta
Graden Grobe
Floyd Peterson
Everett Phipps
Pixler
Iowa City
Ozarks
381
East Main
Wilson High School
Des Moines
Herrick and Ary
Aurelia High School
Navy
Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Aurelia Car
Leroy Hedge 22 of Mapleton construction worker killed Saturday night one mile south of Mapleton when his motorcycle veered out of control and struck a car driven by Mrs. E G Bates of Aurelia. Hedge died at the scene. A second rider Karl Couch Jr also of Mapleton was thrown when his bike tangled with the first. Couch treated for a leg cut.
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Leroy Hedge
Mapleton
E. G. Bates
Aurelia
Monona
Bel Peterson
Hedge
Karl Couch Jr
Looking Back Into The Past Ten Years Ago
Afton township farmer Henry Hansen died of a heart attack after being found in the cow barn while milking. Bulldogs tied Peterson 12 12 after trailing 12 0 at halftime. Wilbur Dagger moved to Holstein taking barber shop ownership, sold half interest to brother K C Dagger. Arthur Larson resigned from Larson's store. Lyle Waddell to handle deliveries for Waddell's Grocery.
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Henry Hansen
Afton
J. F. Bunker
Nitzke
Bulldogs
Peterson
Wilbur Dagger
Holstein
Dagger
Methodist Church Events and Community Notes
Wayne Hilmer pastor leads Sunday services at the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. A Protestant reformation day service is held at Bethlehem Lutheran in Cherokee at 4:00 p.m. The Mr and Mrs Club meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Laymen's Rally in Spencer. Pythian Sisters host a public card party Monday at 2:00 p.m. Oct 31 at Knights of Pythias hall. visitors welcome.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Cherokee
Spencer
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias Hall
A. H. S. Football Schedule Preview Oct 28 and Nov 4
The schedule lists October 28 at Sanborn and November 4 against Alta at home. The results affect the Sioux Valley Conference final standings as teams vie for position.
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Sanborn
dAlta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
Harriet McCurdy
Jennifer Gebhardt
Nels Carlson
Lloyd Ohlson
Ralph Mongan
Aurelia Legion Auxiliary Unit
Cherokee State Hospital
The
Bernard Johnson
Andrew Dahlen
St. Paul
Minn
John Hasselquist
Almeland
Sam Johnson
Marvin
Raymond Kruse
Thomas
Janice
Donald
Gust Kruse
the Sentinel
Sioux City
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Aurelian
Leland—Short
Dale D
Dick H.—Long
Bob A
Charles D. Rowley
Rowley
Mitchelville
Drake University
Mary Guild
Clifford Wilson
Ladell Rapp
Loran Coburn
L. E. Christensen
Peregrin White
Will Patten
Sentinel
Leland Dawson
Mary Keister
Orville Erickson
Presbyterian
LeMars
Schaller
Aurelia Community Club
Motor Inn Co
Ira Mana Cement
Campbell
George Kolpin
Wm. Ruebsam
W. FP. Dawson
Methodist
Wayne Hilmer
Kenneth Beeghley
John Lockin
Vernon Kaskey
Joe Coombs
Wayne’s Teachers College
Wayne, Neb
Johnny
Ance
Farmers National Bank
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