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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
3
This item explains amended Iowa law for drivers regarding school buses. When approaching a flashing bus, slow to 20 mph. If the stop-arm extends, stop completely and stay at least 15 feet back until the arm retracts and the bus moves or the driver signals to proceed.
Frances A Johnson and Arnold K Christensen were married September 2 at Immanuel Lutheran church Alta. Rev Carl W Larson officiated with music by Avonne Kruse. Bride wore slipper satin gown, bouquet of red and white roses. Groom from Aurelia, marines veteran, a Lake City teacher. Reception followed at the church parlors.
The 1950 Iowa hunting season begins September 15 with statewide rabbit and squirrel season. Squirrels run until November 15 and rabbits until January 31 with daily rabbit shooting from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A bag limit of six and a possession limit of twelve apply to both species.
Don E Hicks son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hicks of Aurelia attends aviation machinist school in Memphis Tennessee. He qualified with top marks from Navy boat training at San Diego earning a 3.92 out of 4. He completed the training August 26 and is among four of eighty in his group selected for the program.
Miss Elva Sauter and Wayne Anderson were married Wednesday morning August 27 at the bridegroom's mother's home in Aurelia. The double ring ceremony was led by Rev. Earl Burgess. A wedding breakfast followed as the couple began life with Mrs Anderson at the groom's home.
September Farm Bureau calendar lists activities in Silver Cedar Afton Spring and Cherokee Townships. Events include ladies organization teas, junior and teen meetings, a 4-H demonstration at Spencer Fair, and an artificial insemination session at Lewis Hotels.
The Mt Olive Ladies Aid thanks the Congregational and Methodist churches for hosting the chicken supper and all who helped make it a success.
Coach William Hodam has his squad in tough workouts as the first high school football game of the season approaches on September 15. The team will also play its first home game that night. The roster has 38 players including several promising newcomers and returning boys who joined late. several veterans from last year remain.
Cherokee County eyes all-weather roads past farm driveways within three years under the supervision of County Engineer Lester Casey. The plan accelerates with Iowa Road Use Fund support, targeting 40 miles yearly of upgraded secondary and farm-to-market roads.
Dr. H Lindblom of Armstrong rushed a patient Mrs Wegner to a hospital when they pulled onto a side road and delivered a 5 pound 11 ounce baby girl. They then continued to the hospital.
L M Patterson received word Sunday evening of the death of his mother Mrs H A Patterson of Long Beach California.
In The Sentinel a reader notices the familiar want ad flow offering sale and rental listings. The column hints at quick swaps and purchases through community notices and classified style prompts.
Bernice Schmidt daughter of Aurelia residents and John Matthews son of Storm Lake residents united in marriage Monday evening August 25 at 17 oclock. The ceremony at the Storm Lake Methodist parsonage was conducted by Dr I Hail Burgess. The bride wore a blue crepe dress with pink rose corsage. Witnesses were Mrs F Burgess and Miss Muriel Burgess. The couple will reside in Storm Lake.
Jurors for the September 1950 term were drawn and ordered to appear September 18 at 10:00 a m. Names include Aurelia Mrs Claus Anderson Mildred Anderson Marie Radke and many others from communities Cherokee Cleghorn Larrabee Meriden Pierson Quimby Washta and Washta plus Washta residents. Regular summons issued to all listed jurors.
The State Conservation Commission announced the 1950 quail season starts November 1 in 651 counties. A 45 day season governs 38 counties, while 18 counties have a 15 day season. Daily bag limit is six with six in possession. Open and long season counties match last year with hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The heaviest quail population is shifting southeast back to the old range. Short season counties open November 1 to 15 include Winneshiek Allamakee Fayette Clayton Black Hawk Buchanan Delaware Dubuque Marshall Guthrie Adair Adams and Page. Long season counties open November 1 to December 15 include Tama Benton Linn Jones Jackson Dallas Polk Jasper Poweshiek Iowa Johnson Cedar Clinton Scott Madison Warren Marion Mahaska Keokuk Washington Muscatine Louisa Union Clarke Lucas Monroe Wapello Jefferson Henry Des Moines Taylor Ringgold Decatur Wayne Appanoose Davis Van Buren and Lee.
Cherokee Daily Times reports Byron Furgason a 49 year old farmer four miles northeast of Cherokee improved Tuesday at Sioux Valley hospital after a bull attack August 31. He sustained chest injuries including fractured ribs and is no longer on oxygen. Furgason attempted to drive the bull into a barn when it charged him tossing him about 40 feet before trampling him. His son Clinton and neighbor Freeman Conley drove off the animal.
The State Conservation Commission announced 1950 pheasant hunting rules opening November 11 at noon for 25 days in 70 counties. Daily shooting runs noon to 4 30 pm with a three cock bird bag and possession limit. The long season includes Lyon to Mahaaska county list. short season runs November 11 to 20 in Harrison to Wayne counties.
The 1950 migratory waterfowl season in Iowa will run 35 days from October 20 at 12:00 noon to November 23. Daily shoot times are from half an hour before sunrise to one hour before sunset. The bag limit is four ducks per day with an eight-duck possession limit after day one. Only one wood duck may be in possession. Goose limit is four with up to two Canada, cackling, or white fronted geese. bag may be blue or snow geese or a mix. Coot or mudhen limit is ten.
John Lockin Vernon Kaskey and Joe Coombs left the fore part of the week to resume their schooling at Wayne State Teachers college at Wayne Neb.
Pitcher township trustees met Monday evening at the W. H. Heimsoth home with Supervisor A. E. Hickey presiding. The Cemetery Association ladies joined before adjournment. Attendees included Mrs Imp Krout Mrs L H Daniels Mrs Grace Meier Mrs Gee Johnson and Mrs Olive Johnson. After the first session the board and supervisor discussed roads to be graded and graveled in 1951. Present were W. H. Heimsoth Gust Peterson Enoch Nelson Raymond Nelson township clerk and Supervisor Hickey.
The executive board of the Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting of the school year on Wednesday afternoon August 80 at Mrs. Wesley Nelson home. Mrs. Nelson presided and discussed the first meeting date and committee duties. A buffet luncheon closed the meeting.
Contracts totaling 150000 for a new Alta school addition go to Johnson Engineering and Construction of Storm Lake. S and H Electrical Service Storm Lake will supply the electrical work for 6925. Webster Plumbing and Heating Co Spencer lands 7819 for plumbing. Building measures 81 by 180 feet with full basement and classrooms shops and showers. Gym lobby and stage occupy the main floor with tile beam construction and arches supporting the roof. Walls will be brick tile concrete block and glass block. Construction begins September 6 and aims to be ready for the 1951 fall term.
Mr and Mrs S M Clark of Aurelia announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Jane to Vigil L Schumann of Adams Minnesota. A wedding is planned for Saturday September 30 at 10 am at the Immaculate Conception church in Cherokee. Sentinel is authorized agent for both Sioux City newspapers. tf
Ten years ago Raymond Nelson won top honors at the Colt show, with a grand champion colt sired by Chas Shinker's stallion. Aurelia faced a student enrollment drop to 384, Aurelia baseball posted five straight wins, and the depot south road received a graveled upgrade improving a longtime town issue.
Dale Larson Clayton Lehnhardt Gerald Hahn and Arlen Westphal of Aurelia left Thursday afternoon for Omaha to be sworn into army service.
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