This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
5
The report covers attendance at the funeral of Dean Adams of Goldfield held in Eagle Grove last Friday. Numerous relatives and friends are listed as visitors and guests at various related gatherings across Aurelia Paullina and surrounding towns.
Miss Katie Hansen a 44 year old Aurelia resident died suddenly last Tuesday morning at Alta hospital where she worked as a practical nurse Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon prayer services at 2 p m at Wharton Funeral home and church services at 2 30 p m at the Methodist church led by Rev E Wayne Hilmer Burial will be in Aurelia cemetery She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs George A Hansen of Aurelia two brothers Frank of Cherokee Maurice of Aurelia one sister Mrs Roy M Davis of Beaumont California and several nieces and nephews.
Aurelia high school placed 13th out of 58 teams in the Class B state indoor meet held in Iowa City last Saturday. Bob Anderson and teammates competed in hurdles events, with Anderson earning a 3rd in 60 yard high hurdles and 2nd in the 60 yard low hurdles, while the two mile relay finished tied for fifth.
Parents must phone the child name and birth date to the school by tomorrow April 4 to prepare invitations for the pre kindergarten party and mothers tea.
A first regular meeting of all Community Council delegates is set for Tuesday April 29 at 8 p.m. at the schoolhouse. Organizations and civic agencies are urged to send delegates to discuss adopting a constitution membership playground and a community calendar. Each delegate should represent only one group with one vote.
The Aurelia high school senior class will present a three act comedy titled Just Ducky tomorrow night at 8. The performance is directed by William Sander in the high school auditorium.
A Thursday agenda lists Priscilla Alden circle and Legion meetings along with Pythian Sisters and several church services at Congregational, Methodist, and Lutheran houses. Sunday includes a couples club, cantata, film, and Missional talks. April events cover KP social night PTA and Mary Guild gatherings. WLCS meets at Methodist church parlors.
The new mayor Orlo Shank and six council members take office Monday April 7 after winning as write ins November 6 amid the incumbent officials refusal to run again. The term is shortened by a state law change affecting election dates and office start dates.
An Aurelia Adult Education program display in Larson's window showcased work from leather crafting, Pennsylvania Dutch painting, knitting, and other class projects. Notable items included a 60 year old yarn sweater and posters from law, contract bridge, photography, and religion classes. The council encouraged discussion of next year’s courses based on demand.
Sept Friedlund announced that school will dismiss at 2 30 p m on Good Friday April 11. Parents may send written excuses for students excused to attend church services earlier in the day.
A number of cases of measles mumps and other contagious disease have been reported at school. Parents are asked to cooperate with the school by watching their children for signs of illness and keeping them home when sick.
The chancel choir of Aurelia's Methodist church will perform the sacred cantata Calvary by Wessel on Palm Sunday at 8 pm in the church sanctuary. Directed by Mrs Lonalee Collier, soloists include Mrs Dick Jones Mrs Marian Haight Bill Hodam Raymond Kruse and Dick Jones with duets and trios by listed singers. Janet Jensen will preside at the organ and Gwen Parrott will play a prelude.
Miss Kathryn Jenkins of Scott Foresman & Co. visited Aurelia school last Thursday March 27 to meet with local teachers from kindergarten through eighth grade. She discussed reading instruction techniques and new teaching trends with elementary teachers from Larrabee in attendance.
Shop students at the school are building the first seven of eighteen back boards and baskets. Five more will be made this spring and six more next fall. Each board is standard size fan shaped with a regulation basket, a project of individuals in Coach Hodam's shop class.
Pfc. Donald D. Galvin US55208518 Co. C 38rd Med. Tank Bn CCB 3rd Armored Div Fort Knox Ky Pfc. Ervin C. Westphal US55172500 Hq Hq Btry Tenth Corps Arty APO 909 co PM San Francisco Calif Pvt. Harold Brownmiller Jr US55250691 Co A 87th Inf Regt 10th Inf Div Fort Riley Kan
Aurelia center Cline was named to the Sioux Valley conference first team at the conference officials meeting in Sutherland. Also named were Bob Anderson and John Westphal on the second team. additional selections include Christensen Gettings Rolloffs and others with several Aurelia attendees noted. baseball tourney set for Primghar but Aurelia to skip.
Twenty eight scouts and Scoutmaster Charles Wharton camped overnight at the Peterson Scout reservation. They cooked their own meals and were joined by Clifford Bruce, Raymond Kruse, Herbert Peterson, Vernon Peterson, Rev. Hilmer, Eric Gustafson, and Russell Allen who spent the night at the camp.
A color film The Story of the Life of Jesus Christ will be shown Sunday evening at 7 30 at St Pauls Lutheran Church. The film, taken from the Bible, showcases familiar sacred characters and is described as the best portrayal of Christ’s life. Admission is free though a free will offering may be given. The public is invited.
Al Griffith county extension director for Cherokee county is named rural campaign chairman for the cancer crusade. Charles D. Bell says Griffith will recruit chairmen and workers in rural areas. The campaign begins April 14 with a kickoff dinner at the Lewis hotel and all workers are urged to attend.
The Aurelia Knights of Pythias will hold a social night at the KP hall on April 7 with surprise entertainment arranged by the committee.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.