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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
4
Numerous residents visit relatives and friends across Aurelia, Paullina, Storm Lake, and nearby towns. Notable stops include Conley Stutz in Currie, Gertrude Noble in Milford, and the Parrott family visiting Slayton and Lake Wilson. Banks in Aurelia close for the July 4 holiday and detasseling signups urged.
Community members report weekend trips to Denver Park Rapids and Des Moines and visits to relatives. Family births are noted including a 6 pound daughter in Pella Iowa and an 8 pound 4 ounce son in Rapid City South Dakota. Local visits include Aurelia residents at reunions and hospital updates plus ongoing farm painting and insurance ads.
Local ads list wanted services and items for sale with phone contacts in Aurelia Iowa. Includes washing, pumps, coal stoker milk fries and a 1941 Hudson car, plus job and insurance notices and a piano for sale with monthly payment terms.
The Mt Olive Church Congregation thanks the Aurelia Fire Department and others for helping bring the fire under control at the Mt Olive church site during the heavy rain storm Saturday June 17.
Rebekah circle met with Rena Swans on June 28 with good attendance and a social lunch. Robert Snapp celebrated his birthday with neighbors. Past Presidents Auxiliary elected new officers. Gubranson family reunion held June 25 at Aurelia Legion hall with 41 relatives and 4 guests. next reunion planned for Storm Lake Shelter House. W S C S meets at Methodist church June 22 with program on needs for Christian service in several regions and a vocal solo.
The group closed with hymns Jesus Saves Let the Nations Rejoice and I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go. Mrs Carlson presented twelve honorary members Mrs Nelson Mrs Parrott Mrs Nelson Mrs Bruce Mrs Hopper Mrs Gay Mrs Maltby Mrs Waddell Mrs Simmers Mrs McDeid Mrs Forbes and Mrs Dieterich corsages and each shared memories of past activities.
Read roll call and secretary’s book minutes from a 63 year collection. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Clair Parrott and her committee. A July picnic is planned with the date to be announced later.
The Soo Speed Race track at Cherokee will host a Midget Auto race Saturday night July 1. The event opens with time trials at 8:30 and the race at 9:30. Contenders from Omaha Kansas City Alta Sioux City and Minnesota vie with cars valued up to 4500. The one fifth mile indoor track seats 2500. Watch your subscription date.
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