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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
3
Vague OCR fragment mentions a Galva event with representatives from Jowa Light Heat and Power Company. Text is incomplete but hints at an action after completion of an edifice and depreciation notes. No clear date names or outcomes are readable.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. R. Gilbert for Mrs. aging mother and other relatives in Blairstown. The deceased had recently relocated there seeking extended family care and was laid to rest at a nearby Tipton cemetery.
The M E church and Sunday school announce their annual picnic at West Park Storm Lake next Tuesday. Meet at the church at 9 30 a m transportation will be provided for all who wish to go.
The Aurelia committee plans a large community night with free hot dogs and coffee after each concert season. Residents are urged to invite neighbors and bring the white family to enjoy food, drinks, and a performance by the Aurelia band.
Claude Dickinson, son of Mr and Mrs S C Dickinson of Cherokee, a well known young man recently improved after health treatment, died by hanging on a Henry Saathoff farm south of Storm Lake. He disappeared briefly during a visit with his wife near Star Lake, and was found in a corn crib. Dickinson, a Cherokee High School graduate, had begun a career in journalism and later worked with The Pilot-Tribune Advance-Standard.
A fire at the Dan Dubes farm southeast of Ay morning burned most outbuildings including a corn crib granary and a straw stack. Only a binder harness and a straw stack survived. No livestock died. Alarm sent to Alta then Aurelia. fire and chemical trucks from nearby towns fought the blaze but buildings were past saving. Grain and equipment belonged to Dubes and Davis shared oats.
The final of the Pressure Cooker and Step Saving Kitchen demonstrations will be held next week. Meetings are Monday August 24 at the W. F. Keister home and Tuesday August 26 at the Dick and Pruit home. Both are afternoon sessions and all are invited. Previous meetings have drawn strong attendance.
The article notes a Chicago excursion with fourteen coaches and a seating capacity of 1050, including baggage car. It mentions a pickup and Saturday evening departure, with passengers aboard and well patronized.
Mrs. Wilmer Hantsberger and her young son Merwin narrowly escaped a gunshot Friday afternoon while driving Fast Main street hill in Cherokee. A rifle or revolver fired from the roadway pierced the windshield and rear of the car, with no suspect identified and police reporting no corroborating evidence at the scene.
Cherokee Chief reports two farms sold in Cherokee County last week. Dan Fuller bought the George Schlinger 120 acre farm five miles west and one north of Cherokee in an all cash deal at a top figure of the year. Barney Albers purchased the Archie Cochranes 160 acre farm west and south of Cherokee at 175 dollars per acre.
The P F B W moves its regular gathering to Friday August 28 from August 25. The Arthur Maltby home hosts the session with the Pitcher Girl's Club in charge of the program. Districts one and two handle lunch as members are urged to attend and see the girls' activities.
The Ruebsam and Honsbruch families express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and death of their father. They also thank for the many floral offerings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Wm Ruebsam, Mr. and Mrs. John Honsbruch, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Honsbruch, Mr. Henry Honsbruch.
Conley McLaughlin of Aurelia and Verla E Bruner of Quimby were married Thursday afternoon August 13 at the Swedish Lutheran parsonage in Sioux City by Rev Olson. The couple plans to live with Conley’s parents in Aurelia while he continues work in his father’s barber shop.
The notice highlights new fashion items at the Model Clothing Store, emphasizing updated neckwear options. It suggests shoppers explore fresh styles offered by the retailer.
Ten Years Ago Aurelia friends visit George Randall in Cornell as the band plays for him. Threshing continues with a bumper small grain crop reported. Deliberate damage hits Frank Webb’s threshing outfit in Diamond township.
Des Moines Iowa August 18 Eleven per cent was cut off farm land valuations in the equalization of the state executive council compared to 1923 adjusted valuations This equalization aims for a fairer basis between farm values and other property Secretary of Agriculture Ges Thornberg said the figures show the need for lower farm land values to be in fair proportion with other property Large farmer delegations before the council supported the move
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor E F Webking notes Sunday school at 10:00. No services next Sunday and no confirmation class this Friday. Communion services in English are planned the week from Sunday with an announcement the following Friday.
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