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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
7
Aurelia readers report guests from Des Moines Storm Lake and Des Moines visiting relatives. Local sales feature knee length hose at Kruse Grocery and ice cream specials at the drug store. The budget estimate for Afton Consolidated School District appears in The Sentinel with a July 29 meeting to discuss expenditures.
Alvin Vogel arrives as Smith-Hughes agriculture instructor at Aurelia, moving into the church corner residence with his wife and daughter from Milaca Minnesota. Mrs Culver and daughter plan a Friday visit from Mo lined Illinois to W A Lewis home. Schulke Bros lose a horse but Hartford Life Insurance covering the loss reimburses through First Trust Savings bank of Aurelia.
A series of social gatherings documented in town as Mrs. Frank Radle hosts a birthday luncheon with gifts and cake. Mrs. Walt Radke’s party features bridge and prizes, while Mrs. M. C. Paulson honors Mamie Quinn from Chicago with lunch.
Schedule lists games with locations and dates including July 10 at Marcua July 17 at Sioux Rapids July 24 at Kingsley and August 7 at Albert City with advertising noted. Teams and venues named.
Ruth Carlberg presented Facts That Deal with the Work Abroad followed by piano solos by Peggy Wad dell and William Jackson. The group adjourned to meet Wednesday July 27 with Mike Waddell and Forney Dukes. A two course lunch was served. Imbroidery Club held its annual family picnic in Aurelia park Friday afternoon with bingo and supper. Mrs. George Johnson hosted her bridge club Friday afternoon.
W Moulton and several guests including Mrs TH Loekin Mrs George Scott and others attended a meeting. Harold Nelson made a high score for members while Mrs Moulton and Mrs Howard Nelson were top scorers among guests. The afternoon wrapped with lunch.
Historical note records an early use of trained cormorants from Japan to fish, describing a leash method to control the birds and prevent prey swallowing. The entry highlights ancient fishing techniques and cultural exchange in East Asia.
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