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Newspaper

Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1948

Page

3

Kindergarten and First Grade Classroom Notes and Sightings

The school reports class rosters for kindergarten through sixth grade with student counts, names of pupils in several rooms, and notes on activities. It mentions phonics using Mother Goose, art displays, writing numbers, and birthdays, plus junior high and high school staffing and student rosters.

Jacquline Cram Rosalid Droegmiller Karen Grose Iris’ Jackson Janice John Chrys Kirby Sharon Mummert Shirley Mummert Linda Peterson Phylisa Jane Peterson Darlene Schramm Jimmy Bézoni Alex Fraser Lorace Gregg Larry’ Hafison Michael Holtz Jerry’ Lewis Gordon Radke Gary’ Ross Marvin Stieneke Ronnie Wilson Rosalind Droegmiller Bonnie Allen Lindeen Christensen Judy Erhardt Bette Fell Norma Kirby Shirley Kastengren Muriel Lehnhardt Marcia Nelson Janadeni Radke Jerilyn Ruby Pimela Shireman Janet Strampe Larry Benson Dennis Gullickson Steven Kistenmacher Thomas Kristersson Kenneth Laposky Robert Mahler Howard Parrott Keith Tolzin Dennis Douglas Davis Redbirds Orioles

Arlene Nelson Weds Chicago Man In Marcus Miss

Arlene Nelson wed Donald R. Stohrer in a candlelit ceremony at Carmel Lutheran Church Marcus Mississippi. The couple exchanged vows September 4 with Rev C W Samuelson officiating before white gladioli roses and acqua carnations. The bride wore an ivory gown, fingertip veil, and a white rose corsage. attendants wore acqua and rose moire gowns. After a reception in the church parlors the couple planned a trip to the Black Hills and will reside in Peoria Illinois at 734 Hamilton Blvd.

Carmel Lutheran Church Marcus Arlene Nelson C. S. Nelson West of Aurelia Donald R. Stohrer Harry G. Stohrer Chicago C. W. Samuelson Helen Alm Norma Nelson Betty Nelson Robert Nitsche Nelson Stohrer Peoria, Ill Hamilton Blvd Aurelia High School N. B.T Sioux City von Steuben High School Bradley University Peoria Ill Naval Services Elaine Lauridsen Lee Constable Don Neuendorf Don Derebey W. A. Stohrer Omaha Nebr H. G. Stohrer J. W. Massengill

Reunion for Aurelia Class of 1946 Draws 22 Attendees

Members of the Aurelia high school's 1946 graduating class gathered for their first reunion last Sunday afternoon in Aurelia park. Twenty-two of thirty-five attended with a pot lunch, group photos, and a short business meeting planning a 1949 reunion. Surprising guests were Mr and Mrs A J Renaud of Hampton Iowa.

Aurelia High School Aurelia Park A. J. Renaud Hampton Iowa Harold Larson Roger Sturgeon Phyllis Bjorklund LaVern Gustafson Charles ‘Galvin Michael Lee Orville Gregg James Hench Sherri ‘Nelson Gilbert ‘Plerke Danny Orville Tapper Rolan Blake Allen Janice Akers Omaha Nebr

Aurelia Garden Club Hosts Fall Evening Meeting

The Aurelia Garden Club met on Tuesday September 7 at Mrs Geo Scott's home with eleven members present and guest Mrs Will Wieland. Members displayed fall flower arrangements and prizes were awarded to Clara Kaskey and Rosalie Peterson. Ruth Carlberg and Olive Johnson spoke on flower arrangements and dahlia care.

Aurelia Garden Club Geo. Scott Will Wieland Mary Wieland Clara Kaskey Rosalie Peterson Ruth Carlberg Olive Johnson

Schulke Heads Band Booster Club at Aurelia School

Theo Schulke was elected president of the Band Boosters at a Sept 7 meeting at the schoolhouse. C S Nelson steps down after years as president. Mrs E H Sherkenbak is VP and Mrs W K Nelson secretary treasurer. Uniforms funded by multiple donors totaling 2354.68. plans for a junior band and football game lunches outlined.

Band Boosters Club Theo. Schulke C. S. Nelson E. H. Sherkenbak W. K. Nelson Nelson Amnifornia Aurelia Business Men’s Association Aurelia Block

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes September 6

The Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion building with about forty members and guests. Officers led dues, poppy orders for 2025, furnace fund support, and plans for LeMars and Washta events, with a report by Bonnie Dyslin on Girls State.

Pepe T Owe Auxiliary Legion LeMars Elvina Nielsen Mesdames Joe] Ross Ralph Mongan L.H. Daniels A. E. Stutz Orville Hickey Russell Allen Phyllis Johnson Viola Allen Ella E. Johnson Lillie Fierk Rosalie Johnson Katherine Matthews

Stabelfeld Sold to Cubs for Des Moines 1949 Pitching

Eldon Stub Stabelfeld of Brooke township a former Aurelia semi pro joins Chicago Cubs to be delivered to the Des Moines Bruins for 1949 spring training. The 21 year old righthander pitched for Daytona Beach in the Florida State league posting a 28 8 record in 38 games with a 1 83 ERA over 295 innings. He allowed 84 runs and 227 hits while striking out 217 and issuing 66 walks with five hit batsmen and one wild pitch.

Eldon Stub” Stabelfeld Brooke Township Aurelia Chicago Cubs Des Moines Bruins Daytona Beach Stakelfeld

Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters Card Party Planned

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters announce a public card party on Monday afternoon September 13 at 2 o clock at the K P hall. All are invited to attend.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall

Gustafson Weds Miss Joyce Miller In Mapleton Ceremony

Miss Joyce Elaine Miller of Cherokee became the bride of Bert R. Gustafson of Aurelia in a candlelight service at St. John's Methodist church Mapleton. The couple planned to honeymoon in Minnesota and Canada before residing in Cherokee and later moving to a farm south of Alta.

Joyce Elaine Miller Cherokee Hugh H. Miller Mapleton Bert R. Gustafson Aurelia August Gustafson St. John’s Methodist Church George A. Osborn Harold Miller Anne Gustafson Stewart Gustafson Russell McVicker Lohengrin Arthur Neubaum Mapleton High School St. Joseph’s Mercy College of Nursing Sioux City Sioux Valley Hospital Aurelia High School Marine Corps 5Th Amphibious Tank Battalion South Pacific Chalmers, Miller J’ern Hopke Chrokee Rhoda Florin Cocharan Wis Sioux Valley Frances Wilson Naren P Treat Teee Osee Gustafson and Sons Aune “and Stewart Clifford Dick Virgil Hardin Francis Chamberlin Max Arney Onawa Minnesota Canada Alta

Air Parcel Post Inaugurated September 1

Acting Postmaster M. C. Paulson announced nationwide air parcel post begins September 1. The service, enacted by the 80th Congress, will speed transit to a fraction of other methods and receive the same careful air mail handling. Parcels get free red white and blue air parcel post stickers at Aurelia post office.

M. C. Paulson Air Parcel Post Aurelia

Iowa Employment Service Office Moves in Cherokee

The Iowa Employment Service headquarters relocate to the Brummer building at 1014 East Main Street rooms 11 and 12 sharing space with the Chamber of Commerce. A representative will be at the Chamber office on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Iowa Employment Service Brummer Building East Main Street Chamber of Commerce Iowa

Methodist Church Holds Fourth Quarterly Conference

Ernest Stanworth pastors the church with school at 10 a m and worship at 11. The Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 7 30 p m. Dr A F Schuldt district superintendent attends to lead the meeting and plans for the coming year will be discussed.

Mr and Mrs Martin Kahan Visit Aurelia Friends

Mr and Mrs Martin Kahan of Omaha Nebraska visited old friends in Aurelia this Thursday. Mr Kahan's father ran a general merchandise store in Aurelia about sixty years ago.

Martin Kahan Omaha Nebr Aurelia Mr. Kahan

Harvey W Prescott Dies Wednesday Morning

Harvey W. Prescott, 87, died at his home in Afton township at 6 45 a m Wednesday. He lived in the community 54 years and is survived by two children Edna and Leo. He was preceded in death by his wife and a son Floyd. Funeral services Saturday include a 2 pm prayer at Boothby Funeral Home Cherokee and a 2 30 pm service at Church of Christ. Rev W O Dailey and Rev F D Walker will officiate. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.

Harvey W. Prescott Afton Township Floyd Edna Leo Boothby Funeral Home Cherokee Church of Christ W. O. Dailey F. D. Walker Oak Hill Cemetery

Alvin Nafe Weds Violetta Schumann in Laurens Iowa

Miss Violetta Schumann daughter of William Schumann of Anthon Iowa and Alvin Nafe son of Mr and Mrs Claude Nafe of Aurelia Iowa exchanged marriage vows Thursday September 2 in Laurens Iowa. Rev Emmett Nafe uncle of the groom presided. They will live at home after September 15 in a newly built farm house two miles north of Aurelia.

Violetta Schumann William Schumann Anthon Iowa Alvin Nafe Claude Nafe Aurelia Laurens Emmett Nafe Laurens Church of Christ

Funeral Services for Lester Reckoff Held in Storm Lake

Funeral services for Lester Reckoff 57 of Storm Lake were held Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the Storm Lake Methodist church with Dr. Joseph Hutchinson officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Park. Reckoff died of a heart attack while fishing Monday near Barels dock. survived by wife Mahlon B Reckoff, a son, three sisters, and five brothers. Relatives from Aurelia attended, including Cliff Coombs and Glenwood Waddell families.

Lester Reckoff Storm Lake Afton Township Methodist Joseph F. Hutchinson Memorial Park Reckoff Barels Iowa Street Mahlon B. Reckoff Mahlon Reckoff Cliff Coombs Glenwood Waddell Aurelia Herman Coker Meriden Lloyd Gahlen Sac City Emmett Camby Minn Jack Joe Tom Coombs George Wieland Steval Wieland Bertha Reckoff Rosa Pingel

Calves Sold at Livestock Show Names and Prices

The Sentinel reports additional calf sales from last week at the livestock show. Neil Schulke sold a calf for 39.00 at 10865 weight to Oscar Gustafson. Paul Otto brought 88.00 for 1040 weight to Carl son and Gustafson. Keith Langwin realized 38.00 for 1010 weight to Carltson and Gustafson.

Ast Weeks Sentinel Neil Schulke Oscar Gustafson Paul Otto Carlson & Gustafson Keith Langwin Carltson & Gustafson

Card of Thanks From Aurelia Rebekah Lodge at Farmers Picnic

The Aurelia Rebekah Lodge expresses gratitude to all who helped make their Farmers Picnic a success and to the public for generous support. The note also reminds readers to watch their subscription date.

Aurelia Rebekah Lodge

Aurelia Bulldogs Open 1948 Football Schedule Friday

Aurelia high school kicks off the 1948 football season home to Correctionville at Valor Field. Coach Coburn brings four veterans, signals a drive for speed, and eyeing Sioux Valley Conference games beginning with Hartley next Friday.

Aurelia High School Valor Coburn Bulldogs Correctionville Klena Lenz Kenneth Beeghley Arlo Sturgeon Jim Beunger Aurelia Hartley Orange City Marcus Sioux Rapids Paullina Primghar Sanborn Alta

St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets Wednesday

The St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church parlors with 45 members and three guests present. Mrs Lester Peckenschneider was received into membership and committees were named for the Sunday school teachers recognition party.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid Mesdames W. Matzdorff E. Mohn W. Otto Lester Peckenschneider A. H. Vogels Ed Winterhoff Rex Whitney M. Buenger E. Gertsmeier A. Wogahn

Draft Office at Cherokee To be Open Saturday

Cherokee county's draft registration office in the basement of the courthouse will stay open all day Saturday. Men born in 1927 must register Friday and Saturday, while 1926 births were registered earlier. On Wednesday 82 registrants filled cards, 535 have registered to date, including 66 veterans.

Cherokee Times Cherokee County Hubert Johnson Draft Board

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Slickeye Lightning Margaret Ohisoén Robin Dorothy Hicks Myron Pingel Larry Wogahn Bétty Siétsema Bernard Braunschweig Donna Peterson Curtis Tolzin Shirley Stief Genevieve Lighter Eurasia Bill Whitney Robert Heimsoth Stanley Sherkenbak Richard Anderson Dorothy Radle Stanley S Billy Whitney Carolyn B Roberta G Shirley"s Donna C William H Patricia Allen Mary Ann K Paul Laposky Bobby Bengtson Junior High News Sinemeh Siehlighta House of Brains Martin Miller Wood Kueh Godfrey Chison Jane Covey Ardyce Olsen First Trust & Savings Bank The Federal” Deposit Insurance ‘Corporation Harley McKinnis Jr Minneapolis, Minn Lloyd Ohlson Mrs. Geo. Scott Booster Club Legion Auxiliary Stub Stabelfeld Des Moines Bert Gustafson Cherokee Moves Methodist Church Ernest Stanworth Edmund Radke Ross Farmers National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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