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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
3
The report mentions miles of paving to be let in Plymouth County and related improvement work. It cites the Mars Sentinel and Cedar Falls dispatch noting Le Mars as one of five towns involved, with local school authorities and the Commercial Club active in planning.
Fragmentary recipe notes describe making a cranberry sherbet with Jemon juice and orange zest. Steps include boiling water, sieving skins, and chilling portions, with references to freezing and serving with dinner courses.
Wendell Nordstrom and Junior Nordstrom each earned top prices at a calf auction totaling $20.25 and $19.25 per hundredweight. The event at the International in Chicago saw major buyers like Angus Talves, Swift, and Armour secure most of the high-calves. The average price was $18.54 per hundredweight.
Frank J. Stanosheck died at age 70 after a stroke at his South Second Street home. E E Lyman bought the Griffin apartment house near the courthouse with others hinting at an investment. Dewey Wayman and J D Wayman to run Duffy's Cafe next week. Judge Butler ruled in the Hobbs estate case that the widow must share her one third dower in the estate to cover mortgage payments.
The article stresses urging early shipping due to Christmas Sunday. It urges proper packing and accurate addressing to avoid delays. It highlights giving full street and number for consignments headed to large cities to ensure prompt handling and delivery.
The Woman's Club held its regular monthly meeting Friday at Mrs. K Day's home. Mrs. Theo Schulke Jr. led the lesson on two books. Mrs. Howard Nelson reviewed God and the Groceryman. Mrs. Floyd Glawe reviewed The Delectable Mountain. A clover-panto was presented by Mrs. Art Fraser, Mrs. Clifford Ohlson, and Miss Atella Blanes, and gifts were exchanged from the Christmas tree.
J E Moore reports a growing Sunday School with teachers dedicating hours to make lessons engaging. The piece invites the community to visit the church and see how the little ones are thriving while seeking broader participation.
The Alta high school music department presents a December 22 musical program featuring an orchestra cantata by the junior high, an operetta by the senior high girls, and a Glee Club. Admission is 25 cents for adults and students, 15 cents for school pupils, with proceeds aiding football equipment needs. The event, directed by Miss Aylesworth, aims to boost funds after smaller attendance this year.
Mrs Arthur Fraser chairs the Christmas seal drive now under way across Iowa with school participation and sales at businesses. Cherokee County aims to raise 700 dollars to fund a county nurse and county services. The note also includes a humorous one cent soliloquy about Christmas spending and gift purchases.
The Afton Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Friday December 16 at Lester Melton's. Elections of officers are planned along with talks on Farm Bureau insurance by Hal Dewar and a short address by Glen Ellis. A Christmas tree and lunch will be provided. attendees should bring a 10 cent gift for the tree.
Mrs Peter Sutter and Vera visit Ames Poulson home in Wimbleton North Dakota as City Council weighs a future well dig. Halberg and Voss sell Westside Billiard Parlor and barber shop to Williams and Son Spencer with possession that morning. About 200 more cows needed to reach 1000 for Alta cooperative Creamery. L C Plog has 700 cows turned in Saturday evening and three committees to work. Tommy Patton leaves Alta for Des Moines to join Bird White Aircraft Co as an instructor, an experienced WWI aviator.
A letter from Governor Hamill praises the Iowa Farms corporation and its central aim to stabilize land values. Burt J. Thompson notes nationwide cooperation and rapid meetings with farm leaders to finalize the organization across Iowa territories. Eastern capital of about $4 million is ready to join the effort as Iowa’s company portion is perfected.
Rev. J. James DePree spoke to the Aurelia Community Club at its regular meeting last Friday. He recalled past ties with Aurelia, praised the town and offered engaging remarks that impressed attendees.
Des Moines Iowa December 7 three more counties Jones Sioux and Webster have reduced bovine tuberculosis to under one half of one percent and been declared modified accredited area. The addition brings to 35 counties over one third of the state free from the disease benefiting human health via milk from clean cattle while hog owners gain ten cents premium per 100 pounds of hogs sold and diseased cattle are removed from transmission.
At a meeting of the Pythian Sisters last week new officers for next year were elected: Edith Stieneke M E C Inez Larson P C Emma Herald BE 8 Lurline Coombs E J Mabel Johnson Manager Zelda Chamberlin M R C Clementine Waddell M F Mabel Moulton Protector Ethel Larson Guard Imo Fraser Pianist Public installation of officers will be held in January.
Hides and fur sought with payments ranging from 11 to 14 cents for beef hides and 4.50 to 650 dollars for horse hides. Highest prices paid for furs. Sam Latchman contact at phone 189 in Cherokee Iowa. Batt
Ten years ago the Aurelia Congregational church secured Rev W A Parks of Britt Iowa and the family will relocate this week. Miss Methie Bischell and Frank L Rowden were married December 12 at the Bischell home. Brooke Clay Dawson enlisted in the cavalry division last Saturday. B Butterfield started as carrier on route one out of Aurelia.
We feature many items ideal for Christmas gifts. Visit Saturday December 17 for a coffee break with lady clerks ready to assist at the Be Mummert shop.
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