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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
4
The Aurelian Sentinel dated Thursday December 21 1961 reports a local shipping notice and calendar events for the town. Details mention community gatherings and market rounds with names of local organizers and venues appearing in readable text.
Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson and family attended an early Christmas gathering at the parental Roy Anderson home in Hawarden. Sue Christensen returns from the University of Iowa to spend holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs John Christensen.
The Country Ramblers 4-H Club held their Christmas party at the Blue Room of the Johnson house. Members shared a festive gathering with neighbors and club leaders, exchanging gifts and enjoying seasonal treats.
On December 9 the group visited shut-ins to sing carols in Aurelia. President Janice Peterson led a business meeting, a gift exchange was held, and lunch was served to finish the evening. Linda Corrington reports.
The Aurelia Woman's Club met December 8 in the Congregational church parlors for a dessert luncheon and business session led by President Mrs Wesley Nelson. Guests included county president Mrs Charles Addy of Marcus and Mrs Roy Demaree. Proceeds from a bake sale totaled $80.50. The revised constitution and by laws were adopted. Meditations were led by Mrs Rex Whitney. Mrs Harry Wilson organized a special feature about dedication of gifts. Mrs Floyd Glawe reported Federation News. A panel on Areas of Our Concern featured Mesdames George Johnson Walter Radke Walter Meinking and Floyd Glawe. Luncheon committee included Mrs Art Ohlson Rueben Ohlson Herbert Will Raymond Nelson and Grover Bell. Joly Jones hosted a Christmas potluck luncheon at Mrs Henry Schipper’s home.
Tuesday events included Robber bingo prizes won by Mrs Archie Mackay Jr and Mrs Clair Parrott Mors with Emil Rydstrom and Mrs Er nest Otto. Anniversary party planned for Mr and Mrs Dale Robar at the Robar home on Dec 30. Secret Sisters Christmas dinner at Lester Hiemstra home with co host Mrs John Irwin. Pal club Christmas party and luncheon in Cherokee with thirteen members and a gift exchange. Next meeting a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs Bob Miller’s Jan 5 with co host Mrs Alvin DeForrest.
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