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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
3
Cherokee county's youth judging team representing the boys and girls clubs earned second place at the Alta fair. Most of the team were newcomers, with only one experienced member, highlighting a notable upset for the event.
Mississippi figure Ethel Kolpin was celebrated as a young professional host who brought together a circle of friends. Local reports highlight her social leadership, hospitality, and community involvement in hosting gatherings and events.
Freeburn and Dubes have bought the Peterson Co store in Aurelia after a closing out sale. They leased the building for five years, plan to reopen September 5 with full merchandise and groceries, aiming to salvage the stock and rebuild locally.
At a Settlers Association picnic in Sergeant Bluff Iowa Boies denied reports he would not run for congress again and stated he will be a candidate for a fifth term. He said his campaign will focus on his record including support for agricultural legislation.
The Federated Church notes include morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon titled Storm or Sunshine and an evening service at 8:00 with a sermon on Twas Much. Pastor Geo C Safford leads the ten-person session and congregational help is listed.
The Sunday school and church picnic last Tuesday drew a large crowd. Mr and Mrs A W Baltimore of Galva attended and enjoyed the day with friends. The next Sunday morning theme is The Four Beasts Before the Throne and evening theme Is there any Hope for the Human Race a study in heredity. The church invites all to attend.
The Iowa Printing Board lists books authorized for the 1925-26 Official Register. Prang actions and the Iowa Horticultural Society are noted as interested in the books for a two period.
Storm Lake reports list Mrs Chapman ill in Des Moines and Attorney Chapman near collapse. Describes a hospital transfer via St Paul as illness worsens. Also notes a Sloan land gift to a local school worth about 160 acres and a fatal vehicle collision near Storm Lake injuring a child.
Arthur Kohn, about 20, a West Cherry street resident and farm hand for Joseph Bush, was assaulted Tuesday evening by two chicken thieves. He was unconscious for about thirty minutes while the men took chickens and later dined at the Bush home. A farm bureau reward of 100 is offered for the thieves’ apprehension.
Mr Lewis and relatives indicate he completed details for locating in Cherokee as district manager for Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York. Local agents will work under his supervision with salary incentives. A residence is rented in Cherokee and the family plans to move before the new school year.
The regular meeting of the P F 3 W will be at A J Maltby's home Friday afternoon August 98. The Pitcher girls club will present a program of music and clothing demonstrations plus an indoor baseball game. Districts Nos 1 and 2 will serve lunch. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
The Aurelia band ends its season with a street concert on Saturday night August 29. Free hot dogs and coffee will be served from a stand on Main Street to all attendees. About stein hundred wieners and rolls are ordered, and ample coffee will be available for the expected large crowd.
The Guarantee Oil Company of this place last week sold their Cherokee filling station to Andrew Nelson of Storm Lake who has taken possession. The local company held the station for two years and reported good business but accepted an attractive price and sold it.
Miss Helen Bates and Mr. Robert Malone wed Monday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage in Storm Lake. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs E G Bates, grew up in the area and graduated Aurelia high school in 1923. The groom, Tegroom, formerly of Winthrop Massachusetts, has been living with Mr and Mrs Fred Everett. The Sentinel offers best wishes for their happiness and success.
The bakery showcases a large assortment of fancy rolls every Saturday, inviting customers to enjoy fresh varieties and holiday shaped pastries.
Mr and Mrs Deibner of Mt Olive visited Aurelia on a Saturday forenoon while en route. They displayed stalks of corn tied to their car with the banner Mt Olive Where The Tall Corn Grows. The tallest stalk measured twelve feet four inches.
State law requires adjoining property owners to mow grass or noxious weeds along public highways by August 15. Those not in compliance are urged to act now to avoid penalties. By order of the Board of Trustees of Pitcher Township.
Ten years ago Elsie Nelson and daughter Ione returned to Aurelia to reopen a millinery shop after selling in Sioux City. R T Dick sold twenty five acres south of Second Street to Mr and Mrs Earl Knight. Local residents report the Lard inspection trip to Texas by W P Dawson J J Dawson A H Loucks and C G Jones. Ray Hines and baby left for Boyden after visiting Ray's parents. Band leader Diercks Jr considers leading if a class forms. Twenty years ago C G Wilhelm moved from Sioux City to Alcester S D to run a drug business. C T Ciepps new residence excavation work started.
A Ku Klux Klan gathering occurred Tuesday night at the city park in Aurelia after a robed parade with over one hundred participants marching through Main Street and the residence district. Rev. Sol Grove of Plover Iowa gave the address. No recruitment was conducted then, but officials indicated invitations would be extended later.
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