Six Inches of Rain in a Week Drenches Town
The past week brought heavy rainfall in three showers totaling nearly six inches. Flooding appeared in basements but did not cause major damage, while farmers welcomed no relief from the moisture.
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1960
Page
5
Walter Schulke Elected N F O President in Cherokee County
Walter Schulke of Aurelia was elected president of the Cherokee County chapter of the National Farmers Organization at a Cherokee meeting. Kenman Jordahi of Marcus was chosen vice president Stewart Gustafson of Aurelia secretary and Harlan Hinkeldey of Aurelia treasurer. Earl Vannatta county organizer led the session and monthly meetings were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schulke
Aurelia
Cherokee County
National Farmers Organization
Cherokee
Kenman Jordahi
Marcus
Stewart Gustafson
Harlan Hinkeldey
Sunshine Girls Plan October Visit and Practice
Carnation Council of Sunshine Girls meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m all officers members and councilors urged to attend to plan October visit by Mrs Biddick and finish practice plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Girls
Carnation Council of Sunshine Girls
Biddick
Aurelia High Eleven Lettermen Boost 53 Football Squad
Fifty three Aurelia high school gridders report for workouts ahead of the September 9 opener hosting Laurens Elks. The Bull Dogs feature eleven senior lettermen including Gary Anderson and Doug Whitney along with a large roster across seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Bull Dogs
Laurens Elks
Gary Anderson
Lyle Buddenhagen
Jerry Gunnerson
Gary Lewis
Jim Wielsen
Dennis Parrott
Robert Peterson
Jerry Storbeck
Rodney Otto
Doug Whitney
Don Steffens
Douglas Anderson
Jim Johansen
Ike Leonard
Bill Parrott
Keith Peterson
Roger Wise
Gregory Deyloff
Bill Kohrt
Steven Luetkeman
Jim Mackay
Danny Mummert
Robert Nelson
Dan Peterson
Ron Steffens
Terry Bruce
Jack Christensen
Royce Dyslin
Bob Forbes
Loran Kolpin
John Litterick
Loren Mongan
Don Scales
John Storbeck
Dick Turner
Galen Anderson
Tom Bliel
Scott Bryan
Dennis Bruce
Ray Daniels
Billy Estes
Philip Herzenach
Dale Honsbruch
Dick Johnson
Arthur Leotard
Larry Miller
Mike Mummert
van Nelson
Don Parrott
Tom Parrott
Bill Patten
Mike Sansen
Blaine Strampe
Mark Wehrspann
John Sjoberg
Hicks Receives Des Moines Award For Circulation Work
Arthur Hicks is among 12 winners of Achievement Awards from the Des Moines Register Tribune for circulation department work. He received a watch a scroll and an expense paid trip for himself and Mrs Hicks to see The Music Man on October 3 4 and 5. Mr and Mrs Hicks traveled with Mr and Mrs Thompson of Cherokee to Des Moines for the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hicks
Des Moines Register & Tribune
Birth announcements from Ekstrom Gustafson Hamann families
Ptc and Mrs Richard Ekstrom of Killeen Texas announce the arrival of a son David Alan born Aug 2. Dr and Mrs Larry Hickey of Georgetown Kentucky announce a son Michael Allen born Aug 8 weighing 842 pounds. Grandparents Mrs and Mr Gust Ekstrom Peter son and Mr and Mrs Vernon Warriner Cherokee. Sara Ann born Aug 26 at Sioux Valley hospital weighed 3 pounds 1 1 2 ounces. She has sister Susan Lee and brothers Mark Alan and Gregory Dean. Grandparents Chas Hamann Storm Lake and Oscar Gustafson. Great grandfather W F Hickey and Signe Lundquist Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptc
Richard Ekstrom
Killeen
Tex
David Alan
Gust Ekstrom
Peterson
Vernon Warriner
Cherokee
Larry Hickey
Georgetown
Michael Allen
O. C. Hickey
Spencer
W. F. Hickey
Danny Joe
Laverne Gustafson
Sioux Valley Hospital
Sara Ann
Susan Lee
Mark Alan
Gregory Dean
Chas. Hamann
Storm Lake
Oscar Gustafson
Signe Lundquist
Four Courses Set for Adult Education Series this Fall
Four general courses selected for the year Adult Education series after coupon registration response. Classes begin Wednesday Sept 14 at 7 30 p m and meet weekly for 10 weeks. Home Arts Upholstery Physical Education for Women and Vocational Agriculture are offered with modest fees for Upholstery and Women’s PE. Registration contact Mrs T H Mummert or John Lockin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Mummert
John Lockin
Courses for adult ag classes announced by Aurelia council
The Aurelia Adult Education Agriculture Advisory Council named topics for six meetings under Current topics. Topics include Polluting, Weed Control, Farm Wiring, Soil Conservation, Production Costs and Modern Building Construction. The series runs Sept 14 for six weeks with two additional courses later: Tractor Maintenance and Efficiency and Fertilizer Use in a Rotation. Advisory members listed include John Hartwig Bob Jackson Leroy Matthew Sherr Nelson Gus Ohlson Bob Parrott Alvin Peterson Vernon Peterson and Robert Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Adult Education Agriculture Advisory Council
John Hartwig
Bob Jackson
Leroy Matthew
Sherr Nelson
Gus Ohlson
Bob Parrott
Alvin Peterson
Vernon Peterson
Robert Reilly
New Family Moves Into Community Home Southwest Of Town
Mr and Mrs Dennis Vitzthum and six children relocate from Sheldon to the Eric Gustafson farm southwest of town, recently vacated by the Loren McCannon family. The couple has three schoolgoing boys and three girls at home. Mr Vitzthum works as a salesman for Rath Packing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Vitzthum
Sheldon
Eric Gustafson
Loren MecCannon
Vitzthum
Rath Packing Co
Norma Faye Kirby Joins Mutual of Omaha
Norma Faye Kirby daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd W Kirby of Aurelia has accepted a position at the Home Office of Mutual of Omaha The firm reports representation in over 200 cities and towns in Nebraska and Iowa by Omaha employees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Norma Faye Kirby
Floyd W. Kirby
Aurelia
Mutual of Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Enrollment at Aurelia School Reaches 700 Record
Enrollment at Aurelia Community School hits a new high with 700 students reported by Supt. Bryan. This year shows a rise of 55 from 645 last year, with kindergarten 63 and high school 165 among grade totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Community School
Supt
Bryan
Aurelia High School Band Releases New Record
The Aurelia high school band issued a new hi fidelity record to raise funds for the recreational band. The record, recorded last spring, features concert band selections on one side and eight dance band numbers on the other. It sells for $2.75 at Hansbruch Drug in Aurelia or through band members with all proceeds to the recreational band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Aurelia
Hansbruch Drug
Saturday Night Drawing Prize at Aurelia Club
Janet Reinboth earlier won 25 dollars but did not claim it on time. This week the Aurelia Commercial Club offers 50 dollars in club cash for a single registration in the ongoing series. Everyone 12 and older except club members and families may enter. the winner will be announced between 7 30 and 9 30 Saturday and has 10 minutes to claim. If unclaimed, the 25 dollar prize rolls into the next drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Reinboth
Aurelia Commercial Club
Miss Reinboth
No Candidates For Aurelia School Board Election
No candidates had filed by noon Wednesday for the Aurelia Community School Board of Directors election to be held Monday September 12. Two directors will be chosen for 3 year terms to succeed Lester Andersen and Verner Johnson. incumbents’ terms expire September 19. Filing deadline is noon Friday. John Christensen seeks re election as Treasurer. Polls in the Council Room open from noon to 7 p.m. on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Lester Andersen
Verner Johnson
John Christensen
Several Businesses to Close on Labor Day in Aurelia
Aurelia Iowans will observe Labor Day with Aurelia Banks Dr Berge’s office and Dr Hanger’s office among firms closed Monday. Some stores and filling stations will stay open since schools will operate as usual. The Aurelia Post Office will not offer window service but lobby hours will be 8 am to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Banks
Dr. Berge
Dr. Hanger
Post Office
Aurelia
Amelia Market Observes 13th Anniversary Celebrations
The EF ow Market in Amelia marks its 13th anniversary with a birthday sale and events. Planned activities include free ice cream, cake, door prizes, and giveaways for children such as balloons pencils and rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Bailey Otto Wedding Sealed Aug 21 In Sutherland Iowa
Miss Karen Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey of Peterson became the bride of Paul B Otto son of Mr and Mrs Ben Otto of Aurelia Iowa in a double ring ceremony in Sutherland Iowa. Rev Else officiated. The couple will teach in Dodge Nebraska and Howell Nebraska respectively after a trip to the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey-Otto
Karen Bailey
Frank Bailey
Peterson
Paul B. Otto
Ben Otto
Aurelia
Iowa
Sutherland
Frank Batley
Duane Johnson
Julie Johnson
Diane Johnson
Elaine Elvenga
Storm Lake
G. W. Baysinger
Harry Bell
Sioux City
Daryl Nagel
Kirby Bailey
Ralph Napet
Miss Hiarder
Marcus
Harold Jacobsen
Ida Grove
Herman Peterson
Jim.Steffan
David Alson
Jim Chesley
Arvilla Nepper
Carroll
Charles Ness
Algona
Rich MacDonald
Meriden
Pat Cutting
Garen Franke
Gail Bailey
Ecollege
Springfield
S. C
Sheldon
Black Hills
Karen
Paul
Howell
Neb
Dodge
Local Gustafson Family News From Alta And Spearfish
Wednesday evening visitors at the Oscar Gustafson home included Mr and Mrs Ed Gustafson and Mr and Mrs Carl Magnuson of Alta. Steven Paul Gustafson stayed with grandparents while his parents traveled to South Dakota to attend the Passion Play in Spearfish. Mr and Mrs Oscar Gustafson were luncheon guests in the Emil Lundsgaard home on Sunday. Dinner guests in the Dale Robar home Friday included Mr and Mrs Homer Robar of Storm Lake and Mr and Mrs Carl Boots and sons of Marcus. Ronald Wies AMHAN USN of Key West arrived Saturday to spend part of his 30 day leave at the Arthur Hicks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gustafson
Ed Gustafson
Carl Magnuson
Alta
Steven Paul Gustafson
Filmore Gustafson
H. T. Moon
South Dakota
Spearfish
Emil
Emil Lundsgaard Home. Mr and Mrs. Homer Robar
Storm Lake
Carl Boots
Marcus
Dale Robar
Ronald Wies
AMHAN
USN
Key West
Fla
Arthur Hicks
Mrs Theim to Attend FB Womens Meeting
Mrs Theim will participate in a Federal Bureau Women’s meeting at FC Woodallo in Chenthee Pues on Sept 2. She promotes West farm products and urges use of lard for pastry. She appears on the Treasure Chest Show on KRELO TV three times weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Theim
Hirs
Carol Thernsy
John Morrell & Co
FC Woodallo
Chenthee
Theins
Tse
Krelo-Tv
Flores Economies
Seath Dakota State College
Eatension Serie
South Dakota
Wansis
Kerr Research Kitchen
de Gas Service Co
Kansas
New Library Books Arrive at Aurelia Public Library
New acquisitions include Neo Marriage in Heaven by Niel Fletcher Alaskan Apostle Life Story of Sheldon Jackson by J Arthur Lavell Andersons Fairy Tales by Ann Raiborn Cow The Lighted Heart by Eligabets Yates and other titles varying in subjects from biographies to literature set to enrich patrons’ reading options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Pubic Library
Niel Fletcher
Sheldon Jackson
J. Arthur Lavell
Pius Clivatis Anderson
Ann Raiborn Cow
Eligabets Yates
Class of 1940 Reunion Set for August 20
Eighteen members of the AILS Class of 1940 plus spouses met at Speelman’s Steak House for a 20 year reunion on August 20. A program followed dinner with readings from classmates and messages from former teachers. Celia Daniels attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speelman’s
Shereod Ohlson
John Mongan
Edgar Allen
A. J. Renaud
Lyte Paulson
Meriene Nelson
Roberta Donaghue
DeLoris Johnson
Phyllis Converse Hod
Celia Daniels
Phyllis Goettsch Converse
Alice Lydell Libke
Dorothy Hasenwinkel Golatts
Roberta Jawson
Work Stop Inspires Garden Club Lecture On Design
The Spencer Garden club hosted a Work Stop at the Spencer Methodist church with Aurera Gardes members and guests attending. Hazen Pettit of Oskaloosa spoke on Basic Design and technical color harmony, while Cindy Galvin visited her grandparents Clyde and Clyde Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars. Mote
Olive Johnson
Henry Buddenhagen
Blanche Jones
Garlaned Hickey
Gertrude Jones
Aurera Gardes
Walter Meinking
Merie Ardeson
Spencer Garden Club
Spencer Methodist Church
Hazen Pettit
Oskaloosa
Cindy Galvin
Clyde Fox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Vannatta
NEW Library Books
Reunion
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