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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1937
Page
2
The Aurelia Sentinel lists K. C. Lighter as proprietor and notes publication every Thursday. It explains foreign and domestic yearly rates and states the paper does not stop at expiration unless notified, with continued readers responsible for payment.
Mro and Mrs. Arthur Friedrich announce a daughter born Monday. Numerous relatives visit and celebrate in Storm Lake Alta Storm Lake Aurelia and surrounding towns with dinners, birthdays and gatherings. Notable mentions include Goettsch birthday party in Alta and several Sunday dinners in Linn Grove Storm Lake Galva and Decorah connections with Otto Ludwig Huseman and Johnson families.
Mrs Wm Booth hosts guests from Marcus Aurelia Sheldon Sioux City and Cherokee. Local residents attend funeral for Mrs Mary Dreyer in Aurelia. other visits include Stieneke family and Hines relatives from Aurelia Sheldon and Sioux City.
Pastor Edwin Trigg leads the Congregational Church service at ten in the morning with worship at 11 o clock and the association meeting at two thirty in the afternoon. Endeavor activities are announced for today.
A truck driver stopped at a busy crossing to help an old lady, showing courtesy can prevent accidents and build goodwill for the firm he represents. The narrator notes nine percent of accidents involve pedestrians and drivers.
St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Aurelia Iowa invites worship in German at two o'clock next Sunday afternoon April 18 led by Pastor Augst Bock.
In a terse exchange, a speaker jokes about an old urban brick incident while another mocks the comment with a light jab about a Jay bird. The scene captures a casual street banter tone typical of informal city life.
A man reassures his wife during a motor trip as she checks comfort and safety. She prompts a seat change, noting cushions and drafts, and he confirms all is well with affectionate terms.
Madge asks about a special ship for haircuts at sea and a sailor explains there is no floating barber ship in the fleet, while mentioning clipper ships as a contrast to the rumor.
Visiting relative Tam asks if he is head of the house. Mr Meckton replies with sarcasm about speaking and listening, noting that a voice comes from the throat and understanding comes through listening with the ears.
Mrs. Edgar Johnson reports on meals and visits as locals gather for dinners and occasions. Guests include the Schafer and Anderson families near Aurelia, with weekly calls from Quimby and Cherokee residents. Sherwood Ohlson remains seriously ill at Sioux Valley hospital in Cherokee.
William Walter as pastor conducts Sunday school at 10. Divine worship in English at 10 45 and German services at 9. The item notes a tavern keeper in Stokes County North Carolina paying tribute to Andrew Jackson after the Battle of New Orleans with the phrase paid in full.
Mrs. Clifford Coombs entertains P. L. K. club with informal afternoon and lunch. Rebekah Circle enjoys needlework and visits with guests. Card parties at Kaskey and Nelson homes wrap with lunch. Embroidery, W. F. M. S. programs include talks on India Korea China and missionary history. A closing card party ends the series.
Funeral attendance for Mrs. Mary Dreyer in Aurelia. locals visit and host guests from Cherokee and Arlington. Neighbors treat a Thursday crowd to bars cigars and ice cream after a community gathering. Relatives and friends travel to Washta Aurelia Cher okee Paullina Holstein for family events and illness.
Farmers Elevator Co. invites mail or in person exchange of old stock certificates at the elevator office. The event was sponsored by Rebekah Sisters and held at I. O. O. F. hall with bridge on four tables and 500 on six tables. High scores by Mrs. K C Dagger, J M Whitney in bridge and Mrs Rosalie Johnson, Roy Demarest in 500. Mrs. Robert Whiting won the door prize. Lunch served by the committee.
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