Local notes mention Mayo Clinic trip and births
Kennéth Bischel left Monday for the Mayo Clinic. Mrs Walter Whitney of Storm Lake and Dale Whitney of Hartford visited Aurelia relatives on Tuesday. A son named Melvin George was born January 4 at home, not Bates hospital. Bert Philpott was called to Hampton due to the death of his nephew Fred Philpott. Master Sergeant George Fritz has been sent overseas from Tinker Field. Families in Larabeg and Galva hosted New Year gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Whitney
Storm Lake
Dale Whitney
Hartford, S._Vak
Aurelia
Tony Reinert
Bates Hospital
Melvin George
Bert Philpott
Hampton
Iowa
Fred Philpott
George Fritz
Tinker Field
Oklahoma
George S. Fritz
New York
N. Y
Philpott
Aurelia Woman's Club to Meet at Mrs Olive Johnson Home
Friday afternoon January 14 meeting announced. Sgt Julius A Mongan arrives from San Luis Obispo California for a week furlough to visit his wife at the Fred Fassler home. A daughter born to Bryce and Mrs Thiel at Bates hospital on January 6. Cliff Bengtson and wife welcome a daughter born December 30 at Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee. The couple also have son Robert. Glen Deyloff returns home to Whiting after visiting family. Beverly Wolter leaves for Valparaiso University after Christmas with parents Rev William Wolter and Mrs Wolter.
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Aurelia Woman's Club
Olive Johnson
Julius A. Mongan
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Fred Fassler
Bryce Thiel
Bates Hospital
Cliff Bengtson
Sioux Valley Hospital
Cherokee
Robert
Glen Deyloff
Whiting
Iowa
Henry Deyloff
Beverly Wolter
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Indiana
William Wolter
Fire Insurance and Community Notices in Sioux City Area
The item lists local social visits over Christmas and New Year including Mrs. George Troy, Mrs. Bert Philpott, and others. It notes Keith Wieland’s new address after transfer to Harlingen Texas and announces plans to start a Home Nursing class early January with eligibility and location details. It also reports Eleanora Ruebsam breaking both bones in her left leg near Storm Lake and subsequent medical care and return home, plus visits by Alma Bischel.
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George Troy
Sioux City
Bert Philpott
E. W. Hill
Marlyce Rae
Jimmie Vogel
Eleanora Ruebsam
Storm Lake
Sioux Valley Hospital
Cherokee
Alma Bischel
Pierson resident listed as patient at Bates hospital
George Witner of Pierson appears in Bates hospital records as a medical patient. The snippets mention a sequence of community notes including club meetings, hospital visits, and local social visits across Aurelia LeMars Remsen Webster City and Minnesota Bible College ties.
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George Witner
Pierson
Bates Hospital
Ration calendar for dates with government
Government ration calendar lists processed foods green stamps and dark stamps good through certain dates. It details brown stamp validity for various letters and SUGAR stamp 29 and 80 Book Four, air and period coupons, and B and C book expiration deadlines with ink endorsement and state registration requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Jane
Bitters Creek Bridge Erected Over Alaska Creek
A 122 foot bridge was built across a creek in Alaska by Iowa workers led by Edgar Bitters of Iowa Falls. A sign honors Bitters and his voice, and the blueprint signed by all workers bears the duplicate sign and a note reading Whitehorse 400 miles. The gift was presented to Mr. Bitters.
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Alaska
Iowa
Edgar Bitters
Iowa Falls
Bitters Creek Bridge
Edgar
Whitehorse
Bitters
Cemetery of Pigeons Honors War Messengers
Visitors to Asnieres near Paris pay respects at a small cemetery for carrier pigeons including Cher Ami who saved the Lost Battalion. The graves honor numerous winged veterans of wartime missions.
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Washington
Asnieres
Paris
Society Notes Roundup of Local Bridge and Card Club Events
Mrs Mildred Thomson reports Galva and Aurelia residents hosting Bridge and Pinochle gatherings from Jan 4 to Dec 31. High scores went to Mrs Diercks Walt Radke and Mrs Wanberg with various second and low scores noted. Also included are New Year Eve dinners and birthday celebrations with neighbors joining in lunch desserts and gifts.
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Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
I. O. O. F. Hall
Rosalia Johnson
Herman Andrezon
Carl Larson
Berger Kline
Virgil Larson
John Laposky
Lawrence Mongan
Carroll Sansen
John Peterson Low
Waiting for an Introduction to Vanderrocks
A dialogue reveals plans around an imminent marriage to the Vanderrocks. One party confirms the engagement and simply awaits an introduction to the future spouse.
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Vanderrocks
Spilled Milk and Ink Provokes Childrens Quip
A playful exchange recalls spilled ink and milk as a child jokes about licking up the mess. The dialogue centers on Jimmy and a caregiver figure with light humor.
Two of a Kind Sophomore Crack in a Chair Joke
The pun compares a crack in a chair to a traffic policeman who will pinch you for bad parking. It uses a schoolhouse humor setup with a freshman and sophomore exchange and a punchline about enforcing parking rules.
Forgetful Grammy and the Lost Grandson Encounter
An elderly grandmother jokes about misplacing items as a frightened boy admits he is lost and came outside with his grandmother who is always losing things. The exchange portrays a gentle moment of concern and reassurance.
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Grammy
Doctor Smiley’s Marriage Mixup Sparks Lunacy Expert Confusion
In a quirky exchange, Mary misidentifies Dr. Smiley as the groom, while the real officiant is Dr. French, the lunacy expert, exposing a mixup at a ceremony involving a patient of Dr. Smiley.
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John
Dr. Smiley
Mary
Dr. French
Dining Debate Sparks Steakhouse Talk
In a restaurant a speaker laments the slaughter of cattle for steak while another defends the practice, highlighting a clash over meat consumption in a casual setting.
For Sale Holstein Bull and Farm Loans Notice
Good Holstein bull for sale near 600 George Johnson contact 48-2. Aetna Farm Loans offers good options low rates prompt service no commissions through Farmers National Bank Aurelia Iowa. 2-52
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George Johnson
AETNA
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia
Iowa
Manure loaders advertised for row crop tractors in Aurelia Iowa
Classified notice offers manure loaders for all row crop tractors from ARTHUR D BRUCE of Aurelia Iowa. Also seeks old live horses to be butchered for mink feed with high cash prices offered by Lester Lohr in Aurelia Iowa or by calling Peterson at what appears to be 428-84.
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Arthur D. Bruce Aurelia
Iowa
Lester Lohr
Aurelia
Peterson
Governor Hickenlooper Speaks at Prairie Gold Council Meeting
Governor B B Hickenlooper will speak at the Prairie Gold Area Council annual meeting in Storm Lake on January 20. The event includes a 4:00 p.m. business session and a 6:00 p.m. inspirational dinner with Jim Dolliver presiding. Over 900 volunteers serve 3,000 boys across 200 units in 19 Northwest Iowa counties.
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Prairie Gold Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Bradford Hotel
Storm Lake
Lyman Qosam
Fort Dodge
Northwest
Iowa
Jim Dolliver
B. B. Hickenlooper
Trapping Season Closes Jan 10 After Strong Iowa Year
The trapping season on all protected fur bearers ends January 10 following a record year in Iowa. Abundant wildlife and high prices boosted the season, with fur can be held without a permit for ten days after close and longer storage permits available on application. Non dealers may ship furs outside Iowa only with a special permit tag.
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Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Our United States pledge and shared democratic aims
We are Americans a government by all conceived and dedicated with consent of the governed. It promotes dignity opportunity freedom religion speech assembly press petition protects private property and equal justice for all. We pledge support for our Republic and its institutions with our lives and sacred honor.
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United States
Methodist Church Notes Rev Stanworth Pastor
Church school at 10 morning worship at 11 Edgar Allen superintendent Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7 Missionary Circle meets Wednesday January 12 at the parsonage with Mrs Chas Bruce as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Allen
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Missionary Circle of the
Chas
Bruce
Congregational Church Activities Schedule
Edwin Trigg, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship hosts at 7 p.m. Junior Society also at 7 p.m.
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Edwin ‘Trigg
Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship
Junior Society
Epiphany at St Pauls Lutheran Church
William Walter pastor welcomes visitors to Epiphany services with a sermon on Three Stars For Earthly Wanderers based on Matthew 2 1 12. English worship at 10 40 a m Sunday with Sunday School at 9 46 a m annual meeting at 2 16 p m ladies aid next Wednesday at 2 30 p m.
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Ladies Aid
Trinity Lutheran Church Alta Iowa Weekly Schedule of Faith Events
The confirme tion class meets Saturday at 10 a.m. Sunday school and Bible Classes are at 10 a.m. next Sunday with morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon theme How to Experience the Power of God. Closing week of prayer service at 7 30 p.m. Rev J RR Dikkers of Elk Baptist church speaks Tuesday January 11.
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Trinity
J. RR. Dikkers
The
Elk Baptist Church
Trinity Congregation Meeting and Choir Rehearsal Notice
The Trinity congregation invites attendance at a 7 o clock meeting and a Thursday January 18 rehearsal for the choir at 8 p.m. Worship services are welcomed.
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Trinity
Immanuel Lutheran Announces Annual Congregation Meeting
Pastor C Philip Holmberg invites Immanuel Lutheran members to a 10 a.m. annual meeting on Tuesday January 11 following morning services at 9 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Voting members urged to attend as the church opens the new year.
Auto stalled on tracks halted by signal in Sheldon
Mrs Wright, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Bert Wright, rushed to the depot for help as a car stalled on railroad tracks. Officials signaled a train to stop before arrival and the vehicle was pushed clear without damage.
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Sheldon
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Kennéth
Bischel
Ohester, Minn
Mayo Clinic
Lockin Agency
Bernadine Licksteig of
Des Moines
Mrs
Robert Johnson
Mrs. Ella Johnson
Roy C. Fassler
Los Angeles
Bert Beeghley
Art Peckenschneider
Ronald
Larrabeg
Les Card
Melba
Espy McDeid
Richard Kolpin
Galva
H. H. Deyloff
Sam Campbell
His
Ord
Fire Insurance
Harry H. Lockin
B. F. Ruppert
F. G. Ruppert
Casey
Jack Lee
Adair
Keith Wieland
Sheppard Field
Texas
Keith L. Wieland
Harlingen
Ruthie Carlson
Margaret Scott
Briardale
LUX
Larson’s Store
Aurelia, Iowa
Automobile Insurance
Embroidery Club
Harry Anderson
Russell Null
Richard
LeMars
Remsen
Coach Null
Webster City
Mabel Neville
Frank Dubes
Robson
Long Beach
Pheraba Hoskins
Burnette Neville
Minnesota Bible College
Minneapolis
Misses Hoskins
Neville
Pfc
Nathan Hale
Camp Hood
Mountain Lake
Minn
Frank Hale
Tornado Insurance
Good
Society
Mildred Thomson
Dessert Bridge Club
Lloyd Patterson
Walt Radke
Patterson
Mabel Johnson
Elmer Schrader
Mrs. Schrader
Jimmy
Do.t
Sk. Stanworth
ST. Paul's Lutheran Culrch
William Walter
Trinity Lutheran Church
Alta, Lowa
C. Philip Holmberg
Uncle Sam
Mr. Farmer
Garner
Garm
Chai
Aurelia Sentinel
Maat
Hera
Almple
Stork
R. M
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