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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
3
In Meriden an Iowa gas utility plans a 30000 dollar expansion to the school center complex, with approval sought amid local deliberations. The proposal outlines improvements tied to community facilities and safety enhancements for students and staff.
The Bureau picnic scheduled for June 24 in Northfield Minnesota is noted with OWF Schilling mentioned as a point of contact.
The report notes Mrs Dawson, a pneumonia patient, convalescing in Sioux Valley hospital. Several Cherokee fire department volunteers assisted at a bridge incident in Sioux City. Local authorities confiscated about thirty gallons of wine and whiskey, with portions held as evidence.
Des Moines Iowa April 8 farm work surged in late March due to unusually warm dry sunny weather making the crop season about two weeks ahead of normal. Oat seeding began in many counties and spring wheat seeding neared completion with extensive rotation planting and spring plowing facilitating early tasks.
Mrs. Otto Plautz Pearl Miller of Diamond Center, Aurelia area, died after a long illness. Her funeral was held at Diamond Center Church with Rev. Harry Wingart officiating, burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Aurelia, Ia. Survived by children Henry F, Ida Grove. Levi V, Mrs Walter Bust of Ind.. Calahan, Hope. Zumbra, Aurelia. and 41 grandchildren, six great grandchildren.
We express heartfelt gratitude to kind friends for the beautiful flowers and expressions of sympathy in our great sorrow over the loss of our dear wife and mother. David Miller and Children.
Iowa State College entomology specialist Dr. B B Fulton advises applying dormant spray in spring before leaf tips reach half inch. Three scales common are San rose scale oyster shell and scurfy. Lime sulfur at 1 to 8 dilution recommended. avoid mixing with oil. Oils kill scales but must wait for freezing danger past and be carefully applied.
The Abrelian Girl Reserve Corps issued an invitation for a weekend party on April 18 and 19. Advisors of the clubs are coordinating plans for entertainment and activities.
The Methodist Church invites the public to Easter services next Sabbath. Special choir music and readings by some youths are planned. The morning sermon titled Easter and Christmas. A baptismal service for any parents wishing to present children, and a chance to unite with the church. A youth program at seven, and Rev. John E. Hill speaks in the evening.
Mrs M Hines returns to Aurelia from a brief visit at Julius Waldo’s home. Mr and Mrs N W Peterson come back from a three month stay with son Herman in San Francisco. Alta junior class staged a three act comedy Looks Like Rain in the school auditorium. Buena Vista County Fair directors meet at Alta State Bank and outline plans for August 18 to 21 with premiums over 7500 and a 3000 dollar race. Last Friday White Eagle Oil Co in Alta saw a management change with T W Warteld taking over.
Nine explosions due to starting fires with kerosene or gasoline since January 1, 1925 in Iowa have killed twelve people. Most incidents happened as kerosene was poured onto live coals. one case saw the can on the floor after pouring. The Iowa Department of Agriculture launches a campaign to curb careless kerosene and gasoline handling.
Mount Vernon Indiana April 3 1925 The Cornell Women's Glee Club under Prof John L Conrad is finishing preparations for what is billed as the best concert of its annual spring tour Miss Margaret Eddy of Aurelia will join the group when it departs April 17 The club is one of Cornell College's three musical organizations touring each spring Membership is selective for ability and character and is highly coveted by students.
Farm Bureau women invite members to a April 14 meeting at W. H. Heimsoth home. The program covers Better Citizenship, fireless cookers discussion, music, stunts, and refreshments. Aimed at neighbors and co operators with emphasis on attendance.
O H Brunken of Burlington is hired as club leader for Cherokee Calhoun and Buena Vista counties for 1925. He began in this county last week enrolling participants in market pig and poultry clubs. He plans to meet district school youths the week of April 20 and deadlines are May 1 for poultry and May 16 for pigs. A stock judging club and a corn judging group will follow next fall. Brunken will spend every third week in Cherokee county. The Cherokee County Bankers Association and Cherokee County Farm Bureau jointly fund the position.
L. J. Kreger of Aurelia sold the heaviest steers at Chicago on March 380, bringing 11.60 per cwt for 17 head averaging 1603 pounds. The western branded Herefords, fed nearly a year, were fat and smooth. The sale occurred with 16,000 cattle on sale and was regarded as exceptionally good for extreme-weight stock.
Kathleen McCabe seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris McCabe of Lincoln township died at home from burns suffered when she carried a gas lamp upstairs and it set fire to her clothing. She ran downstairs badly burned from the knees to the shoulders and never regained consciousness.
George Haack eleven year old son of August Haack of Remsen Iowa was instantly killed when a rifle he was carrying discharged as he crossed a pasture fence to meet his father fixing a telephone wire. The shot struck the heart and the boy was found beside the fence.
Ten years ago the class play Along the Missouri by the 1915 class drew praise and netted 92 dollars in ticket sales. Local arrivals include Lewis Chandler from Canada with Rev. and Mrs. Chandler. Others planned spring vacations or changes in work and study. Twenty years ago the school board reelected C. D. Curtis as principal and Mike Hines took rural route duties. I M Neville bought two lots on Myrtle street and prepared to move a house from Diamond township.
W R Montgomery and the Cherokee State Hospital will each plant a one and a half acre plot of sugar beets to test crop adaptability to Cherokee county soil. Expected yields are uncertain. Growers do not use the beets to feed stock.
The speaker expresses strong disdain for motorcycles after hearing of a rider injured in an accident. He argues against riding and mocks the idea of anyone urging him to use a two wheeler, calling the machines noisy nuisances and a Satanic invention.
The Chinese claim they invented the clock 2000 years BC while German sources pledge an eleventh century origin. A turn of the century note credits a German named Henry de Vick with a description for Charles V of France, though details remain unsatisfactory.
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