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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
3
Aurelia high school football ends season with a scoreless tie against Alta on home turf. The smaller Aurelia squad stymied Alta's attack, throwing them for losses eleven times while Aurelia conceded only two first downs and intercepted three passes.
C F Dillon was fined 13.95 by Justice W S Bower for trespassing on a state game preserve with firearms. Deputy ward en Dan Fuller said Dillon was found on the Little Lake refuge with a gun after sundown Monday.
Patrol leaders and assistant patrol leaders are to attend a December 9, 1929 meeting. The next regular Troop meeting is scheduled for December 16, 1929. The text asks how many tests will be passed at the next gathering.
A town leader warns residents against mercantile parasites likening them to bloodsucking leeches who drain tax revenue and hinder public improvements. The piece argues homeowners and local merchants must support schools churches and infrastructure to prevent corporate takeovers and looming ruin.
Miss Minnie Augusta Sump and Ewing R O Ban non both of Peterson were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage Wednesday November 27. Dr M P Arrasmith officiated the ceremony at 12 o clock. The couple were accompanied by Miss Lilly Sump and Ernest J A Sump.
P P Kohns of Sheridan township was elected president of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau at its annual meeting. Geo Blanch of Pitcher township becomes vice president. E H Dull and N M Nelson reelected secretary and treasurer. The women’s officers were reelected: chair man Mrs W E Simonsen of Quimby, vice president Mrs Thos Lingle, and secretary Miss Hulda Nelson. The program featured Chas E Hearst of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, the play That Farm Police Court Case, and music. Hearst urged tax reform, backing a personal income tax, and support for the federal farm board. Treasurer Nelson reported $3023.75 on hand. a year-end itemized statement will be published. Paid-up membership already exceeds 1928 totals.
Cherokee Times notes district court reopened this morning with jury selection in the case State of Town versus Ware. The action, brought by C. A. Stiles and agent Nestor Stiles, alleges Edward Ware removed livestock from the Stiles farm, loaded it into trucks at night and sold it in Bronx City.
The Business Men's association hosts a banquet for the high school football team and parents at the Lockin Hotel on Tuesday evening December 10 at 7 30. Attendees may pay 75e per plate and must reserve with E C Lighter by 1 p m Monday December 9.
The Rev Anton Cedarholm Swedish baritone evangelist will conduct evangelistic services at Cherokee First Baptist Church from December 12 to 22, with Mrs Cedarholm as accompanist. He toured with Dr R A Torrey and offers evening programs nightly at 7 30 with three services each Sunday. Admission free with free will offering to cover expenses.
E F Wehking presides at St Pauls Lutheran Church with German language services next Sunday morning. Congregation children to practice for Xmas program next Saturday at 2 p.m. Also listed Horac Grocery offering stone jars in all sizes.
Aurelia high school ends its football season on Thanksgiving with eight wins, one tie, and one loss. The team scored 236 points to 36 by opponents across ten games, led by Coach Anderson and a mix of veterans and new players. Notable losses include Lockin Benetson and Whitney, but strong prospects ahead.
Nellie Jane Brewster longtime Aurelia resident passed away December 1 1929 at age 93 years 9 months and 27 days after a six day illness of influenza She was married to Geo M Clover in 1896 and left five children Cora Florence Cornelius Percy Willis and Dale Funeral services were held at her home conducted by Rev J P Moore with burial in Aurelia cemetery.
Looking Back shows stalled tie in and new quarters at Chamberlin building once Owens livery barn. Concert party to entertain at M E church. Agnes Russell and Els Worth Crippen wed at Cherokee parsonage. Barber prices rise to 2 and 50c. Families relocate to Wisconsin and Florida for the winter. Rural carrier George Bischel retires for health. Ten year entries report farm sale and football coach Irving Brewster. Mattie Sticf and Wm Soost wed. G J Lewis buys bank-adjacent property for future brick building.
See us for hog waters chicken waterers and tank heaters Mum mett's Hardware advertises farm supplies for livestock and equipment needs with a focus on water and heat solutions.
An Associated Press dispatch reports Andrew Volkert, 32, manager of a west Alta gasoline station, killed himself November 80 by firing a shotgun through his heart. Volkert formerly resided near Washta and is survived by a widow and two children.
Announced marriage of Miss Luella Lewis and Mr. Harry W. Hoover both of Webster City at the Little Brown Church Nashua on December 1. The bride, formerly Aurelia, runs a millinery shop with sister Abce Karyres. the groom farms near Webster City and they will live on the farm after January 1.
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