Peterson fisher nets five and a half pound catfish
Peterson resident Cec Gaskins earned a notable catch pulling a five and a half pound catfish from the Little Sioux River. Washta Journal notes Janet Carlton's portrait by Fred Bliss was selected for display at Ames Great Hall. Storm Lake council approves a new well to safeguard water supply, awarded to Thorpe Well Co. Storm Lake hosts Augustana Lutheran district gathering with over 150 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Patriot
Cec” Gaskins
Peterson
Little Sioux
Washta Journal
Janet Carlton
Fred Bliss
Ames
Storm Lake Register
Storm Lake
Thorpe Well Company
Des Moines
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Lutheran Churches
Augustana Synod
Iowa
Guarantee Oil Company Sponsors WOW Contest
The Paraland Gasoline Question and Answer contest sponsored by Guarantee Oil Co. awarded 10 gallons of gas to the first ten correct responders from WOW radio listeners. Winners from Aurelia and surrounding trade territory included Monrad Paulson George Scott Ralph Fritz John Christensen Ed Brummer Mary Kroll and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paraland
Guarantee Oil Co
WOW
Canada
United
Madame Currie
Australia
Aurelia
Monrad Paulson
George Scott
Ralph Fritz
John Christensen
Ed Brummer
Mary Kroll
Rosalie Peterson
Walter Radke
Grieme
Garland Hickey
Miss Bonnie Mummert Seeks Support For Queen Of Clay Co Fair
Miss Bonnie Mummert asks community support for the Queen of the Clay Co Fair 1939 set for Sept 11 to 16. One vote per paid admission at main gates. polls on grounds count daily ballots. coronation Saturday night replaces prior public wedding with eight finalists forming the Queen’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Mummert
Aurelia
Miss Mummert
Clay Co. Fair
Miss Maxine Pruitt Wed to J Christiansen
Miss Maxine Pruitt eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pruitt of Aurelia wed Julius Christiansen of Larrabee on Saturday at 7:30 pm in the M E parsonage Cherokee Rev J A Farnham officiated. Attendants were Miss June Pruitt and Everett Eckblom. The couple will reside on a farm near Larrabee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Pruitt
John Pruitt
Aurelia
Julius Christiansen
Larrabee
M. E. Parsonage
Cherokee
J. A. Farnham
Methodist Church
June Pruitt
Everett Eckblom
Alta
Christiansen
Aurelia Baseball to Host Sioux City Cowboys Sunday
The Aurelia baseball team schedules a home game against the Sioux City Cowboys on Sunday September 17 to cap a strong season. The Cowboys finished third in their league and pose a challenging test for Aurelia.
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Sioux City Cowboys
Aurelia
Cowboys
Aurelia Boys
Aurelia Bulldogs open 1939 football season with early drills
Aurelia high school opens football practice after school with new athletic director J H Nitzke. Nine major and five minor lettermen report as Donald Doherty assists in tackling and blocking. The prospective lineup includes Porter Parrott Kolpin Booth Fassler Williams Kastengren Cline Anderson Mongan Bruce. First game against Sioux Rapids on Sept 22 is a conference match.
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J. H. Nitzke
Aurelia Bulldogs
Nitzke
Ocheyedan
Donald Doherty
Tieaday
Bulldogs
Harold Anderson
Wayne Bruce
Bob Fassler
Junior Kastengren
Marvin Kolpin
John Mongan
Don Porter
Bob Parrott
Adrian Cline
Jim Williams
Marvin Anderson
Rueben Bengtson
Leland Kolpin
Paul Niles
Gene Peterson
Bob Booth
Sioux Rapids
Enrollment Gains for Aurelia Schools Rise in 39
Enrollment in the Aurelia consolidated school climbs to 398 pupils this year, up 11 from last year. First grade enrollment jumps to 33 from 19, while high school totals reach 183 with a four pupil gain. senior class declines by five. The table compares 1987 38 and 39 grade counts.
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Aurelia Consolidated School
Supt
A. Jd. Renaud
Shirley Leeds Weds Floyd Johansen in Jamestown N D
Shirley Leeds marries Floyd Johansen of Jamestown North Dakota in a Tuesday afternoon ceremony at 2 30 in the Glen Leeds home. Rev Vernon White officiates with a double ring ceremony as locals and relatives attend the navy crepe gown and yellow white decor. The couple plans to reside on a farm near Jamestown after September 15.
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Glen Leeds
Shirley Leeds
Floyd Johansen
Jamestown
North Dakota
Shirley Kahl
Charlene Ohlson
Rev. White
Vernon White
St. Olive Church
Milton Peterson
Arlington
South Dakota
Lois Anderson
Ruth Frank
John Leber
Harrison Dukes
Earl Crippen
Edgar Johnson
Shirley
Legion Auxiliary Guest Day Meeting at Methodist Church
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Guest Day at the Methodist church on September 6 with a business meeting followed by a music program led by Lora Porter and Harriett Waddell. Performances included organ and vocal solos, piano pieces, and a current events segment before a luncheon.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Methodist Church
Lora Porter
Harriett Waddell
Solace
Lorna Porter
Jeannine
Phyllis Holderness
Ilda Dagger
Bonnie Mummert
Gladys Larson
Rumors of Opposition in 1940 Republican Primary
Iowa Republicans debated primary challenges to incumbent officials at State Day on the Town fair grounds. Gov George A Wilson faced talk of opposition over his reorganization program and patronage. Treasurer W G Bagley and Secretary Earl G Miller were also subjects of challenge chatter as Democrats mapped candidates, with State Senator Edward Breen eyed for governor.
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George A. Wilson
Board of Control
Wilson
W. G. Bagley
Bagley
Leo J. Weeman
Earl G. Miller
Miller
Fairgrounds
Edward Breen
Breen
Aurelia Wins Third Straight With Strong Pitching by Crimmings
Aurelia beat Algona Brownies 8-5 behind pitcher Letty Jim Crimmings and then defeated Ft Dodge 4-2 and Albert City 6-2. Wattie Holm's second, double plays and solid defense led the victory run as Crimmings held the opposition to few hits.
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Wattie Holm
Aurelia
Collins
Holm
Fort Dodge
Rapp
Thayer
Morlan
Brown
Schroeder
Bretthaiuer
Nd Robinson
Robinson
Smahfer
Bretthauer
Russell Messerly
Ten Years Ago Marriages and Land Deals in Aurelia Area
Clara Dreyer and Ed mund Otto wed at Trinity church Cherokee. Lily Danielson and Eldon Tigges announce marriage from two and a half months ago near Nashua. Marl Knight sells 200 acres near Aurelia for 8200 per acre joining Luetkeman home farm. J.J. Howell buys DP K Staley residence. families plan moves in March. A.C. Farr buys 275 acre Parker South Dakota farm at 75 per acre.
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Clara Dreyer
Aurelia
Edmund Otto
Hanover
Trinity Church
Cherokee
Lily Danielson
Eldon Tigges
Peterson
Little Brown
Nashua
Iowa
Marl Knight
Wm. Luetkeman
Luetkeman
Jo. Evans
Broadcast Late News at Clay County Fair
Clay County Fair announces teletypes from Associated Press and Spencer Daily Reporter will be on grounds for continuous news access. Secretary J. H. Peterson says Associated Press will provide hourly updates from the grandstand for fairgoers.
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Clay County
Great Clay Co
Clay County Fair
Associated Press
Spencer Daily Reporter
J. H. Peterson
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Guarantee Oil Company
Iss Mummert
J. Christiansen
First Trust & Savings Bank
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bulldog
Aedane
Saerenanes
Jamestown, N. D
Legion Auxiliary
R. V. Fiebig
Sioux City
Fritz Mueller
Gretchen
Kk. M. Butterfield
Paullina
Midived Thomson
Weekly News Letter
Sentinel
Cherokee County
David Gowan
Cleghorn
Walter Price
Sutherland
Price
J.J. Howell
DP. K. Staley
Lown
Fr. Buddenhagen
J. J. Weaver
Henry Buddenhagren
S. A
Irving Brewster
Correctionville
A.C. Farr
Parker
S. D
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
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