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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel informs readers that the paper does not stop at expiration date unless 50 notified and that subscribers who continue to accept papers will be obligated to pay for the continued delivery. Proprietor E. C. Lighter notes publication details and weekly schedule Aurelia Iowa.
Nine neighboring families joined Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Stiencke Friday night to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. A silver console set was presented. Dinner was served by their daughter and friends.
Community notes record Mrs Mildred Peterson hosting the A C C with Hallie Anderson Leone Mum mert and Katie Menefee winning prizes. Fern Hahn and Willard Petton wed at the Hahn home on Washingtons birthday with plans for a Des Moines trip and a home at Betcher farm Buena Vista county. Over 40 attend the all day Farm Bureau meeting at Victor Swanson home with a fine program.
A playful, fragmentary column mocks media quirks and pop culture as a writer diaries a week of reflections. It riffs on arithmetic brainteasers, Saint Ives, radio and TV hopes, winded humor, and a painter who edits the piece while noting its neutral stance.
A whimsical closing column thanks a helper for a rendition and bids readers farewell until next week. The writer jokes about being stuck like a fly on flypaper and signs off with a playful goodbye.
Junior High Bullpups face county rivals in the Cherokee county tournament at Wilson High School gym. Aurelia opens Monday night at 9 against Cleghorn, with pairings including Quimby vs Grand Meadow and Meriden vs Cherokee on Monday, and semifinal pairings on Tuesday leading to a Wednesday consolation and championship games.
Primghar clinched the title with six wins and one loss in the Sioux Valley Conference. Sioux Rapids finished second after beating Hartley 22 20, while Alta edged Cleghorn 30 27 to tie Sutherland for third and drop Cleghorn to fourth with Paullina. Aurelia won one conference game, Hartley remained winless.
Rev Earl Anthony an evangelist from New York City will lead a two week revival starting March 10 at Mt Olive. His prior visit last fall drew interest and his sermons were deemed worthwhile.
An opuscle is a short literary or musical work. The term is accented on the second syllable and used to describe concise pieces.
County wide dinner marks the seventh anniversary of the AAA to be held at the Methodist church in Cherokee Friday evening March 8. Ladies Aid serves at 6 30 for 50 cents a plate. Tickets available from township committeemen. Speakers from local towns and farms. Arrangements by Oscar Heline Marcus chair Glenn Curtis Cherokee and Floyd Anderson Aurelia.
The Birthday Club met at Mrs. J S Linquist to celebrate her birthday with games and gifts. A lunch was served by the hostess and her daughter Ruth Lundberg. Other notices include health updates about Grandma Drefke and various visits and travel between Galva Spencer Storm Lake and nearby areas.
Mrs. Arnold Niemeier spends Tuesday helping sister move near Galva. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Leeds, Mr. and Mrs. Petersons, Dean and Mary Williams, and H. H. Williams. Over 60 friends gather Monday for a farewell at Will Haight’s home. Rena Swanson presents a money purse. Haights express thanks as they prepare to move to Spring township.
Neighbors surprised Clarence and Hilda Moding at their home on Tuesday evening. The Modings plan to move to Spencer, with Harvey Kolpin moving into their former place. The Birthday Club hosted the Stieneke family Saturday in Aurelia with five hundred played at three tables.
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