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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
4
A collage of short notices from the area reports births visits and travels. Key items include a birth at Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee and visits by Berniece Edwards and family, Fred and George Wieland, and others. Insurance and hardware ads appear alongside local shop highlights and church meeting plans.
Fire insurance and hardware ads. Julius Fassler from Linn Grove undergoes major surgery in Omaha. A daughter named Joan Kay born to Earl and kee Nielsen on Saturday. Several local residents visit relatives in South Dakota and attend a Chicago wedding. Aurelia Fire Department responds to a kitchen fire at the Parrott farm. snow blocks access to the scene.
A combined church and Sunday school choir will present a full musical program. Easter offerings will support missionary and benevolent work for the Methodist church globally.
Friday April 15 Good Friday services with Holy Communion at 7 30 p m Sunday April 17 Easter day services at 9 15 No class Saturday April 16 Monday April 18 Lutheran Laymen's League at 8 o'clock Cherokee League will be with us on this eve
Reverend O A Braunschweig, pastor, announces 10 30 morning worship on Sunday April 17 Easter Day with service at 10 45 am No catechism class on Saturday April 16 confirmation not listed
Carl Fett lifelong Hanover resident died Sunday morning after an operation at Sioux Valley hospital in Cherokee. Survived by wife Anna son Vernon daughter Mildred Cook Alice at home two brothers August Storm Lake Albert Alta two sisters Mrs Max Schuelke Storm Lake Mrs Albert Windel Schaller. Local social notices mention several visitors and gatherings in his memory and nearby families.
Mrs. Robert Gates hosts Pal Club at three tables of 500 with Eleanor and Nina Anderson as winners. Friendship Club enjoyed sewing and lunch at the Community building with Viola Ammons as hostess. 4-H girls met at the Community hall with plans for May breakfast and a health skit. Farm Bureau meeting featured a German band, Easter Bonnets skit, piano by Duane Kolpin, singing by Myrna Buddenhagen and The Easter Parade song.
The group voted in favor of a county picnic for July Fourth. Mrs. Victor Carlson spoke on the reading project and Mrs. R Gates discussed the scholarship fund. Joan Stief reported for the girls 4 H. Clyde Kudrle presented the Allen couple a Farm Bureau gift for past cooperation. Lunch followed by a committee. Several ladies hosted events and showers. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones welcomed a baby son Tuesday.
Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 infant baptism service planned baptism contact pastor beforehand worship invitation extended
Ernest Stanworth to lead Easter worship at the Methodist Church with church school at 10 a.m. under Raymond Kruse as superintendent. Morning service begins at 11 a.m. Easter worship observed.
Multiple classified ads list items for sale including Lots in Aurelia by Frank Radle and a Model A Ford coach in good condition offered by G. C. Bell. Also advertised are farm tools and services such as a disc sharpener by Harlan W. Markley, mounted corn planters, a Farmall regular tractor by Wm. Booth, and a spinet piano priced at 367 dollars by W. R. Powell in Des Moines with local Aurelia visibility.
Morning worship sermon I Have Seen the Lord vocal solo by Mrs Leonard Meredith. 10 45 a m Sunday school and Bible class with classes for every age you are invited.
Saturday 1:30 am Sunday school parade at the church with 9:55 am Teachers' service. 10:00 am Church school and Bible classes for all ages. 11:00 am Easter morning sermon I Have Seen the Lord with a special missions offering. Senior choir anthems. 8:00 pm Easter children’s service and program. Junior and intermediate departments present the Easter story on colored slides.
The weekly menu lists beverages and meals for each weekday. Items include orange juice or tomato juice with entrees such as shipwreck, meat loaf, scalloped chicken, hot dogs, and kidney beans, plus salads, fruit, milk, and desserts.
The menu lists salad, vegetable jello salad, meat sandwiches, ice cream, and milk as part of the offerings.
Marie Richter of Rock Valley shows a herd of miniature elephants, totaling 1256 specimens, collected over about 20 years. Her prize piece is a 509-strong micro herd viewed only under a microscope.
A farmer emphasizes completing spring cleanup and related tasks to prepare equipment and land before fields become productive. The goal is efficient readiness and smooth start to the growing season.
Pioneer inventor P. K. Dederick unveils a continuous hay press in 1872, promising streamlined bale production and potential efficiency gains for farms and hay markets.
Fred Fassler announces new corn shelling service beginning Monday April 18. Local customers urged to call for scheduling and pricing.
Mrs. Westphal Sr expresses gratitude for the cards and gifts she received during illness. She thanks all who sent kind thoughts and says they will be remembered.
The children of Mrs. Emma Banister thank those who expressed sympathy and sent floral tributes after their bereavement. They also acknowledge the Aurelia Fire Department and neighbors for aiding after a fire at their home last Friday.
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