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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1947
Page
1
From where I sit, Joe Marsh Willie Wells and many local lads attended a regimental reunion in Farmer Collins' barn at Pound Ridge. About 250 veterans traveled from far away, sharing tales from South Africa, Italy, and the Aleutians while enjoying the feast and beer. I covered the meeting.
Frances Mae Roggow and Lester Niemeier wed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee on Easter Sunday April 6 at 4 PM. The ceremony featured a white bridal gown, red rose bouquet, and a reception at the bride’s home with gifts displayed. The couple plans to reside with the Niemeier family after a brief wedding departure.
The bride traveled in a grey ensemble with black accessories and a red rose corsage. Upon returning they plan to reside in Cherokee.
The Afton Farm Bureau held its monthly meeting at the K P hall in Cherokee with about sixty five attendees. Various social events followed including cards, contests, and a shower for Mrs Garland Menefee at the Cherokee hall. Galen Gilbert returns on furlough from Fort Knox.
A detailed school notes page covers kindergarten through senior classes. It lists reading book habits, spring classroom decor, star rewards for spelling and number work, poetry and arithmetic topics, science and health projects, erosion and contour farming discussions, new students, and upcoming activities such as music contests, lectures, and a Sadie Hawkins dance. It also notes absences due to illness and a return of students.
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