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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
3
Lucile Mias Stewart of Cherokee married Howard Fee Thursday at noon in Diamond township. The ceremony was led by Reverend Harry M. Burna at Diamond Good Hope church. A three course dinner followed, and the couple plan a short trip to Sioux City before settling on the groom’s Diamond township farm.
The Lewin store announces new stock of vivid hats and caps for children with bold colors and playful shapes. Local shoppers are encouraged to visit the department to view the latest selections.
Cherokee County notes E Ernest Hunter leaves for Berkley Cal to join aviation corps while Jerry Becker near Jefferson Barracks Mo recovers from pneumonia. Draftsman updates include Guy Craine's permission to enter service via Camp Dodge. Red Cross plans push toward a 40000 to 50000 goal. Hina reports a large courthouse exam turnout and an injury to M I Dubes from a car mishap in Maple Street.
In Franklin town Governor Harding designates April 7 as Patriot Day and asks churches to hold patriotic services. The Methodist Church will dedicate Sunday evening to a Patriot Service with Pastor Kephart speaking on The Principles for Which We Fight and special music planned. A new food commission ruling limits flour purchases to residents of the town.
C H Wegersley announces Republican county attorney candidacy for the June primaries. Mr and Mrs Chris Jordon move to Sioux City for a shoe store job. friends regret their departure. Mrs Sherwood DeLay moves to Alta and is welcomed. S A Anderson buys Corwith hardware stock and will run it from April. Walter Crissey, son of Abe Crissey, wounded in France, reports he is released. The Red Cross Nurse play at the Alta Opera House drew large crowds as a benefit for the Alta band.
With summer approaching there is strong talk of reorganizing the Aurelia band for open air concerts. The band members favor reuniting if given proper encouragement. Nearby towns will host band concerts and Aurelia must offer an inducement to attract crowds and keep trade here.
Mrs. A. H. Eddy is appointed chairwoman of the Pitcher township Liberty Loan group and has formed committees to solicit women across districts. Campaign begins April 6 targeting every woman in the township with sub district appointments listed, outside Aurelia.
Postmaster Dingman announces the Aurelia postoffice will close at 7 30 each evening instead of 8 00. The westbound through mail train now arrives earlier, reducing the need to keep the office open as before.
Ida Marie Westphal daughter of Mr and Mrs John Westphal died March 30 at 1 30 p m at her home in Elk township after an extended illness Born in Brook township January 13 1896 she grew to womanhood at her home She was a devout German Lutheran and bore her illness with Christian patience Funeral by Rev Hesse at the German Lutheran church in Afton township Many floral offerings pallbearers listed She leaves her parents one brother Henry August and two sisters Hulda Annie and Laura Whil ming Westphal all at home
Mr and Mrs John Westphal express their heartfelt thanks to friends for floral offerings at the burial of their beloved daughter Ida Westphal. City drag line phone 149 tf
Ten years ago in Aurelia: birth of a son to Mr and Mrs G J Lewis. Diamond township hosts its first automobile. James Hartigan owned the new vehicle. Elder N N Garst and family from Kidder Mo arrived to relocate. Lester Stuart and family plan to move to Bis mark North Dakota. Stutz Brothers bought land south of the depot and build a 32 by 60 foot cement works. city election had two tickets, Citizen's ticket won. M Mummert elected mayor, W H Bischel treasurer, councilmen M I Lashell C M Morgan Henry Johnson, August Bischel senior. jail moved near power house.
Abe Glidewell of Pilot township section 365 faced severe loss when a rubbish fire near his house spread to the barn. A stiff breeze drove the flames, destroying the barn and killing three horses and twenty hogs along with other property.
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