Marylyn Minkler and Melvern Anderson United in Linn Grove
Miss Marylyn Minkler daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Minkler of Linn Grove and Melvern Anderson son of Mrs C A Yock of Cherokee and Hans Anderson of Aurelia were married Sept 6 at 2 30 pm in Riverside Presbyterian church Linn Grove. Rev J Gebhardt conducted the double ring ceremony. The bride wore white ny lon satin and carried a pink rose bouquet. Bridesmaids and ushers included Jerry Anderson Don Wieland Joe Coombs and Roger Sturgeon. Guests from Aurelia attended. the couple departed for a wedding trip and will reside at 1043 21st Des Moines after Sept 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylyn Minkler
Frank Minkler
Linn Grove
Aurelia
Melvern Anderson
C. A. Yock
Cherokee
Hans Anderson
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Gebhardt
Aurelia Congregational Church
Imp Krout
Jerry Anderson
Don Wieland
Earl Spiecher
New Hampton
Henry Sokslowski
Galvacis
Shaégni
Chéster ‘James
Clem Frances
Harold Spears
Anna Larson
Blue River
Wis
Don Elliott
Joe Cooombs
J. E. Gebhardt
Local Couple Plans Postwar Nuptials and Careers
A high school graduate from 1949 who has worked as a stenographer at the Ideal Laundry in Cherokee is the bride to be. The groom, Aurelia High School alumb 1946, served two years in the Marines and will study law at Drake University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Laundry
Cherokee
Aurelia High School
Marines
Drake University
Aurelia Women's Club Annual Picnic at Storm Lake
The Aurelia Women's Club met Friday September 8 at the Shelter house in Storm Lake for their annual picnic. Edith Ohlson presided over a brief business session. Members could leave names and addresses to correspond with women abroad. A nature program featured Olive Johnson and Eurella Johnson, with readings by Eurella Johnson and Fae Fraser. Twenty members attended and Mrs. Edith Olds attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Women’s Club
Storm Lake
Edith Ohlson
Olive Johnson
Eurella Johnson
Margaret Sangster
Fae Fraser
Cattle Feeders Meet In Aurelia September 19
The Cherokee county cattle feeders hear Iowa State College specialists at the fall Cattle Feeder meeting Tuesday evening September 19 starting at 8 o’clock in the Legion hall Aurelia. Topics include price prospects fat cattle feeder cattle lamb prices price ceilings feeding hay and breeding plans soft corn and farm feeding programs. The First Trust Savings Bank and The Farmers National Bank of Aurelia host the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Iowa State College
Legion Hall
Aurelia
First Trust & Savings Bank
National Bank of Aure- Ha
Farm Bureau Calendar Highlights Local Meetings
September events include Sheridan township ladies tea at the Lewis hotel 8 p.m. and agronomy field day at Ames. Tea gatherings occur in Pitcher Cherokee Afton Marcus Amherst towns with times 1 30 or 2 p.m. Cattle feeders meet at Aurelia on Sept 19 and a Dairy Cattle Congress ice cream demonstration is planned for October 7 at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Township
Lewis Hotel
Ames
Pitcher Township
Evan Joslin
Cherokee Township
John Hisden
Afton Township
Aurelia Legion
Tilden Township
Dean Berger
Marcus Township
Amherst Township
Harvey Miller
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Afton Township Farm Bureau Holds Monday Meeting
The Afton Township Farm Bureau gathered at the Community Center on Monday evening September 11. Roberta Gates performed a clarinet solo, with accompaniment from Mrs. Raymond Zwick, and Neville Lucas offered two guitar solos and songs. Oliver Schnell was re elected chairman with Mrs Wilmer Anderson as secretary and treasurer. The group discussed Farm Bureau resolutions and planned lunch duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Township Farm Bureau
Roberta Gates
Raymond Zwick
Neville Lucas
Oliver Schnell
Wilmer Anderson
Farm Bureau
Messrs
and Mesdames
Albert Elliott
L. W. Sampson
Garland Menefee
Ernie Tuttel
Harold Swanger
Ben Erdman
Chas. Williams
Monte Coupe
Gustafson Farm Barn Fire Destroys 90 Tons Hay
The Gustafson farm east of town suffered a major blaze last Friday night as a large barn and its 90 tons of hay burned. Aurelia and other departments assisted, with $10,000 in estimated losses. The brick east wall collapsed after remaining standing briefly. The fire also consumed farm tools, harnesses, a stock waterer, and several dozen chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustafson
Aurelia
Here
Cherokee
Alta
Galva
Rules for Grape Jelly Minus Crystals
Grape juice should rest overnight in the fridge to form harmless crystals at the bottom, then juice is decanted to prevent grit in jelly. Pectin forms jelly with sugar. boil fruit briefly to extract it and avoid destroying flavor color. Use partially ripe fruit and small batches to maintain quality. A Diamond township farm acre sale details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred N. Smith
Iowa State College
Signal Your Intentions Keep Iowa Roads Safe
The article urges drivers to use definite hand signals before turns or stops to prevent accidents. It notes supervisor approved signals for all vehicles in Iowa and advises extending the left turn signal with an extra finger point for clarity. It cites 743 crashes caused by failures to signal last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnie Lu Peterson Weds Leonard V Johnson at Reno
Minnie Lu Peterson daughter of E F Georke of Quimby Iowa and Leonard V Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Victor E Johnson of Alta Iowa were married at the Congregational church Reno Nevada in a simple ceremony. Rev Arthur L Rice officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Frank Ackerman and Master Warren Ackerman. The couple will reside at Donner Lake California after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nevada
Minnie Lu Peterson
Slaughter
Quimby
Iowa
Leonard V. Johnson
Victor E. Johnson
Alta
Frank Ackerman
Sacramento
Calif
Warren Ackerman
Arthur L. Rice
Donner Summit Lodge
Donner Lake
California
Squirrel and Rabbit Shooting Opens September 15
The 1950 Iowa hunting season begins September 15 with squirrel and rabbit shooting legal. Squirrel season runs to November 15 and rabbit season to January 31. rabbit hours are 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no squirrel limits. Bag limit per animal is six, possession twelve. The Conservation Commission warns that .22 rifles can be dangerous and urges hunters to secure landowner consent before entering private timber lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
First Home NRE Game Friday Night
Aurelia high school Bulldogs open home football schedule Friday night at 8 p m on Valor Field against Marcus. Hodam prepares a strenuous workout for the debut while Marcus comes with a new coach and expected stiff competition. Spectators urged to attend and support the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodam
Aurelia High School Bulldogs
Marcus
Valor Field
Aurelia
New School Year Opens At Aurelia High In 181
The Aurelia high school 1950 51 year begins August 28 with 181 students enrolled. Freshman initiation is underway as seniors sponsor events to welcome newcomers. The staff highlights registration, class organization, state tests and student activities as essential steps for a successful year. Questions posed later ask if the class will become useful citizens and if underclassmen gain fitness and knowledge to contribute to Aurelia’s proud tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
Aurelia
Aurelia High
Freshmen Initiation at Aurelia High
The annual initiation for Aurelia High freshmen ran September 6 to 9 with green socks and freshie foreheads. Senior guardians assigned costumes, girls wore twenty six braids and no makeup, while boys wore makeup and hair ribbons. A kangaroo court punished initiations, Burdette Fahr presiding. Susan Patterson was freshman queen and Douglas Olson the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High
Burdette Fahr
Magistate
Susan Patterson
Douglas Olson
King
Three New Students Arrive at Local High School
New pupils Donald Dyslin Harold Dyslin Esther Wallace and Leon Otto join the high school. Donald and Harold Dyslin moved from Cherokee where they previously studied and now reside on a farm southwest of Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Harold Dyslin
Esther Wallace
Leon Otto
Harold
Aurelia
New Cherokee Student Esther Joins Aurelia High
Esther from Cherokee attends school and lives on a farm south of Aurelia. Leon, formerly at Hanover parochial school, also joins. Tryouts for Girl's Glee club, mixed chorus and sextet finished with 32 girls in Glee, 6 alternates, 36 in mixed chorus, and six named sextet members. The band practices letters formation and will march at home games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Aurelia
Leon
Hanover
Betty Kolpin
Anita Stegen
Gaylene Matzdorff
Darlene Stief
Margaret Gebhardt
Shirley Scherkenbak
Mary Loa Reports China Life To Local School
Mary Loa from China spoke at the school about life in China and its hardships. She compared Chinese and American manners noting Americans eat constantly whether talking or chewing gum and that meals are limited in China with infrequent meat purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Loa
China
Rev. Hilmer
Mary
United States
Piano and Organ Recital at Amelia Methodist Church
Mrs O C Waddell presents a pupils recital at Amelia Methodist Church Sunday Sept 17 at 2 15 pm. Fifteen children perform piano and organ numbers including Janice Kruse Joyce Sansen Charlene Waddell and others. An offering will aid the church organ fund. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Waddell
Amelia Methodist Church
Janice Kruse
Joyce Sansen
Charlene Waddell
Larry Radke
Janet Strampe
Carole Ruppert
Charlene
Marilyn Waddell
Douglas Peterson
Jo Ann Kaskey
Ruby Bjorkgren
Dennis Radke
Gwendolyn Parrott
Janet Jensen
Eva Marie Hasenwinkel
church organ _fund
Aurelia Atoms Crush Peterson in Final Meet of Season
The Aurelia Atoms defeated Peterson 23 hits to 15 in a season ending game Friday September 1. Shirley Sherkenbak led with five hits including two homers as Carol Elliott earned her sixth win and the Atoms closed the season on an eleven game winning streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Atoms
Peterson
Aurelia
Atoms
Shirley Sherkenbak
Shirley
Maureen Mallory
Corrine Larson
Corrine
Connie Lighter
Atom
Carmen
Shirley Nelson
Looking Back Into The Past Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago Miss Mabel Johnson rose to Grand Senior at the State Grand Temple of the Pythian Sisters in Des Moines. A Hanover wedding united Stella Hustedt and Norman Schroeder at St. John's Lutheran. Aurelia vocational agriculture placed third in district livestock judging at Spencer with a 31.65 score. J H Coker moved to Meriden and Phillip 66 station changed hands west of Meriden on Highway 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Johnson
Grand Temple of
Pythian Sisters
State Conception
Des Moines
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hanver
Stella Hustedt
Hanover
Norman Schroeder
Wausau
Wis
Aurelia Vocational Agriculture
Clay County
Spencer
J. H. Coker
Meriden
Herman
Aurelia
Cherokee
Remsen
Aston
Barr Motor Co
Jack Grapen
First P. T. A. Meeting of the Year at New Gym
The First P. T. A. meeting is Monday September 18 at 8 o'clock in the new high school gymnas ium with an executive session at 7. The event includes a reception for teachers a budget discussion a committee report a framed charter and 300 charter members. T. P. Kuehl of Buena Vista College speaks on What the Teacher Expects from the Teacher. A social hour and lunch follow. All parents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Kuehl
Buena Vista College
Card of Thanks to Fire Department and Helpers
The Gustafsons thank the Aurelia Fire Department neighbors and friends for aiding in barn fire suppression and protecting other farm buildings plus the lunch provided. Mr. and Mrs. August Gustafson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
August Gustafson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farm Bureau Calendar
Cattle Feeders Meeting
Aurelia Legion Hall
State
College At
Federal Deposit. Insurance . Corporation
Gustafson Farm
Isaackson
Diamond Township
Diamond Center
Walter Muhle
Luverne
Towa
Iowa Safety Congress
Aurelian
Editorial
Mary Lou
Maul
Sentinel
P. T. A. Meeting
Farmers National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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