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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
3
Iowa veterans have filed 6 610 loan actions with 5 213 home loans 782 farm loans and 615 business loans. Home loans average 4500 farm 8000 and business 2500 dollars. VA officers urge waiting for price levels, noting a 10 year loan window and no defaults to date.
Aurelia’s softball team dropped the first Cherokee Softball Association game 10 to 5 at Cherokee. Lucky Matzdorff allowed 18 hits with no strikeouts for Aurelia, while A Rapp caught. Kenyon of Cherokee posted nine hits allowed and four strikeouts. Deuschel led Aurelia with 3 for 4, Whitney 2 for 4.
The Aurelia Garden Club met at Ruth Carlberg home on Tuesday evening July 2. Members contributed floral arrangements. program included Passing of June, gardening tips, and a song by Mary Wieland. Lela Nelson shared roses from Grand View park and Eurella Johnson screened community scenes with Ed Bundy footage.
Afton League of the Your Leaf Clover met at the home of Barbara and Kathleen Jones on Thursday evening June 27. Eighteen members three mothers eight visitors and leaders attended with Marcella Odle as president. Reports followed roll call and business. Jane Lawniczak spoke on Shoulder Pads and Marylyn Minkler on Making a Skirt Placket. Deon Nelson and Betty Crane won the contests and Janice Dyslin will host the next meeting at an as yet to be announced date.
The Mary Circle met Wednesday June 26 at the home of Mrs O S Nelson with Mrs Kenneth Nelson assisting. Fifteen members and four guests attended a short business meeting followed by a program chaired by Mrs Ralph Peterson. Mrs Stanworth led devotionals and Mrs Peterson presented two papers The History of Gardening and Conserving the Soil. A social hour and refreshments concluded the gathering.
A farm near Aurelia witnesses Fred Stiner struck by lightning while topping hay, dying Frid ay afternoon. Local events note band fundraisers, new barn projects, cafe sale, and obituaries.
Mr and Mrs J M Lockin and son Danny of Plattsmouth Nebraska visited Saturday and Sunday in the HH Lockin home.
Fort Dodge semipro baseball, managed by Glenn Bretthauer, defeated Aurelia 10 to 5 after an eighth inning rally broke a 5 5 tie. Aurelia led with two home runs by Johnson and Holstein, while Fort Dodge homereds in the third and eighth. The doubleheader opener saw Aurelia beat California All-Stars 7 6 as they prepare for next week’s league games.
John and Mrs. Fraser of Aurelia celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with a quiet Sunday at home. Friends and relatives hosted a dinner and large wedding cake, presented the couple with a purse of money, and photos were taken. Their daughter Donna also marked her 13th birthday that day. Attendees included Emmet Rand Aurelia Lenis Johnson Clarence and Donald Charlotte Peck Joe Miller Raymond Miller Mrs Graybil Kenneth Clark Karen Cherokee Clyde Ellis Darryl David Earl Ellis Marcus R Richards Charlton Richards Elaine and Larry Pierson.
Reports describe unusual aggressiveness in usually timid wild animals and signs of rabies. The State Conservation Commission warns people bitten by wild animals to seek immediate medical advice and notes foxes and skunks can carry rabies.
The Cherokee VA contact office will be open Monday through Friday until 6 00. Charles W Elliott state the office closes on Saturdays until further notice. The Storm Lake office will be open on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Gustafson and relatives thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and the flowers. They assure all who helped that the kindness will not be forgotten.
Betty Anderson daughter of Mrs Anna Anderson of Aurelia and a student at Iowa State Teachers College will perform with the Teachers College symphony orchestra during a three day tour of branch summer schools next week. She appears in Spencer Monday July 8 Carroll Tuesday and Creston Wednesday at 8 p m in high school auditoriums. The orchestra also gives a Cedar Falls campus concert Tuesday July 16. The 52 piece ensemble is conducted by Dr Edward Kurtz with soloists Emil Bock violinist and Donagene Runft Cedar Falls senior music student.
Government outlook projects civilian food availability roughly unchanged for the next year through July 1947. Canned fruits and vegetables, and juices may rise while meat poultry and eggs dip. Total production seen at about 21 billion pounds, 9 percent below last year as military needs and UNRRA purchases reduce civilian supplies. Mrs Delmar Laursen of Houston visits relatives in town.
The Aure lia band schedules a July 6 concert at 8 p.m. featuring marches and overtures including National Guard McCaughey Sabo Bennett Playground Chennette Black Prince Overture Beaulac and more. A soloist may be added with platform announcements if secured.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its July 2 1946 meeting at the Legion building installing new officers for 1946 1947 led by Past President Marie Beeghley. Helen Loof became president with Ruby Akers first vice president Gladys Larson second vice president and Eathel Griffith as past president others named to roles and board members were elected. A gold star pin and 25 year pins were awarded along with rose corsages for all officers and a buffet lunch followed.
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