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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
3
Mr. Lighter, son of Mrs. E. C. Lighter of Aurelia, is identified. The newlyweds reside in Battle Creek Iowa where Mr. Lighter edits The Battle Creek Times.
The past week saw 3 percent inches of rain in the community with hail reported south of Aurelia. Rainfall distribution included 1.45 inches on Thursday June 13, 0.05 on Saturday, 1.10 on Sunday and 0.90 on Monday per W. H. Bischel.
The Mount Olive Baptist Vacation Bible School program will be held Friday evening at 8 p m. The theme is Pioneering With Christ. Attendance rose during the first week and Christian films are shown each morning. A special offering will repay Mrs George Kaiser for her directing work. Everyone is invited.
Private swimming lessons begin at 1 p.m. each Monday through Saturday at the Pool. The hour long sessions cost 50 cents for season ticket holders and a nominal nonmember fee for others. Interested individuals should contact Bob Lundquist at the Pool.
Aurelia's Little Leaguers lost and tied with Brooke in two games while the Midgets fell 7-1 at Cherokee. Yankees edged by Brooke 5-4 with Leo Sands leading batting, and Dodgers tied Brooke Cards 3-3 behind John Christensen and Tommy Coombs. Schedule shows All-Stars at Truesdale, and Braves vs White Sox, Dodgers vs Yankees on Tuesday.
Aurelia band led by Don Jackson announced last week's cancelled concert will now be held this Saturday night at the school house. Featured soloist is baritone saxophonist Lois Mohn performing Waltz Lynette, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eitel Mohn. Rehearsal remains at 8 p.m. Friday. Concerts occur weekly on Main Street band stand at 8 o'clock.
Au relia Cub Scouts plan an overnight camp-out this weekend leaving Saturday at 3 30 p m for a camp at Pet erson. They will cook supper, stay overnight, and return Sunday morning in time for church. Volunteers and a nominal provision fee are requested, contact Lou Pfaff Cliff Bruce or Bob Forbes by Friday noon.
Douglas Schulke son of Mr and Mrs Chas Schulke was elected secretary of the Agriculture Education club at Iowa State College. He has served as committee chairman for Weishea Open House and the Ag Ed banquet and was chosen as an outstanding club member.
Local residents from Shelbyville Aurelia Marcus and Cherokee gathered for family visits open houses and birthdays. Attendees included Engdahl Lindgren Parrott Nelson Fox and Peterson families with several journeys to Sioux City Aurelia Cherokee and Windom for hospital stays Open house weddings and Father’s Day events highlighted a busy week of community life.
Mr and Mrs Martin W Thompson of Tel Elm Avenue Primehar will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at their Wet Fim Avenue home in Premgharoon on Sunday June 30 from 3 to 6 pm A gift presentation has been requested Three generations of the Thompson family Martin W Martin B and Marion are living in the household.
The Aurelia Community School board lists an organizational and annual budget meeting on Monday July 1. A budget hearing will occur the same day. bills will be honored at both. No meetings in August. A meeting is set for Tuesday September 3 due to Labour Day on September 2.
Five men announce candidacy for Aurelia School Board. Names include Beattie, Andersen, Gabert, Pasartt, and Tor Uwe J Ser tenth obi aed, with terms and election details noted. A district meeting and vote date referenced as June 25.
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