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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
3
A group from the Legion theater outing to a movie on the second flag day ended with a luncheon. Justin Berry, a Cherokee club member, attended as part of the day's events.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a week of services and labor at a shipyard facility, with references to a company and possible schedule or staffing changes. No clear names or exact dates are legible.
The afternoon session features Cleghorn Meriden Aurelia Marcus Quimby and Grand Meadow in four games with evening showdowns likely for fifth sixth and final championship. Grand Meadow appears strongest but upsets possible as teams showcase speed and teamwork.
Tomas H. Chapman, prominent attorney of Storm Lake, will speak at the Aurelia Community Club meeting on Wednesday evening March 4. The session was postponed from the regular night to attend the Alta club gathering. Chapman is described as a capable speaker and attendees should plan to be present for the meeting, with several new members to be voted in and the usual socials to follow.
A Home Management training session featured a cooking demonstration led by Miss Lynn with a delicious stew. Attending ladies included Mesdames Jones, Blake, Ware, Funk, Heath, Beeghley, Glawe, Peterson, and Swanson. The next lesson is planned for April in the town.
The wedding of Mrs Ohlson, youngest daughter of Dr and Mrs M C Wilcox, occurred quietly due to illness and death in the family. The couple plan to visit Des Moines and other parts of the state before settling March first at a new home near Myron.
Railroad detectives opened an investigation after thieves stole $800 worth of ladies shoes from a boxcar in the oval Central yards last Friday. A box of overalls bound for Alta was also opened. Authorities hope to follow a clue and apprehend the thieves.
Pitcher Farm Bureau hosts an evening at Mrs. Frank Waddell’s home with a fireless cooker demo for mothers. They must register their child’s name and age for the Shepherd-Towner baby clinic in Aurelia on March 26 and 27. Farm Bureau girls to gather at Mrs. Pearl Glawe’s home on Saturday to organize and name the club.
Deaths announced include Fred Otto in Sioux City and Mrs. Sarah Tymeson in Storm Lake. Storm Lake voters may approve a band tax up to two mills. Kenneth LeRoy Pitts, ISU student, died in Iowa City. Fire destroyed much of F. J. Fastenow residence. Also reports on local business changes and hog-raising guidance in Quimby.
Regular meeting hosted by Mrs George Scott featured music department led by Mrs Clyde Mummert. Reports by Mrs Harry Lockin and Mrs Richard Glawe covered the January Y W C A conference at Cherokee. Next meeting set for March 13 on Education. Dr Nash of Peterson introduced his book Random Rhymes and Poems for Home Folks. A Home Grocery ad touts Heinz baked beans six for nineteen cents.
Robert E. Rand and Miss Helen Dieterich wed at the Methodist parsonage in Aurelia on February 25. Rev. G. R. Gilbert officiated as they left for a brief trip to Sioux City before settling on the old home place north of town. The bride wore canton crepe in cranberry, the groom in dark blue. He is a Missouri native with nine years in Aurelia area work and wartime Navy service. she is a long-time Aurelia resident and J. C. Nelson drug store employee.
The sermon next Sunday morning will be The Baptism of Jesus and evening The Downfall of Judas the third in a Bible character series Miss Geneva Nelson will lead the young peoples meeting at its evening session This home like church extends a welcome to all
Announced special sour bargains for Saturday at Home Grocery with focus on reduced prices and limited stock. Shoppers urged to visit early for best selections.
Ten years ago Rosa Langner wed Emil Radke at the Langner home with Rev. Wedkins officiating. Miss Katie Fick married Albert Radke and Emma Fick wed John Roth in Hanover. W. E. Blanch moved to Arlington SD with farm goods for a new start. Ray Waddell family left the Galva area for Diamond township. H. E. Thompson sold a farm NW of town to Bruce Dicke and will occupy the Henry Bischel residence. Victor Georke wed Elsie Shaw at the Leeds residence with Rev. Bond officiating.
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