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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1976
Page
2
The Aurelia Illinois Sentinel issue dated Wednesday June 30 1976 covers local news notices and brief items from the town. It includes social notes, brief advertisements, and community announcements common to a mid century small town newspaper.
Mrs Dale Pooler from Phoenix and cousins visit Mrs Buddenhagen inWednesday afternoon to see Sophie Mahler at Sunset Knoll. Florida vacationers Bill Fox and family return June 19 after two weeks of ocean sightseeing. A string of relatives from Emmetsburg Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Granite Falls travel to visit the Buddenhagens and Coombs families. Distinct relatives from Victorville Cleveland Dubuque and Canby join local gatherings as weekend plans unfold.
Mrs Beulah Dagger moves to Mapleton and daughters Marcia Aitken and Linda Aitken pursue social work and guidance studies. Relatives visit from Sioux City Tacoma and Warner Robins as friends share meals. Funeral services attended in Sheldon. Weather notes indicate lingering clouds with possible rain. Iowa towns endured severe storms and hail last week while some areas were spared.
June featured wide swings from near 90s to frost with 3.75 inches of rain. Key dates include June 10 0.2 June 19 0.1 June 24 0.45 June 26 1.8 and June 27 1.2 inches. A Thursday shower and a Friday hail event followed by a Saturday storm caused downed trees and reduced visibility at 4:30 p.m. Weather improved by Sunday.
About 18 representatives from government agencies and national business groups attend Congressman Bedell’s Small Business Conference 76 at Buena Vista College Storm Lake. SBA Administrator Mitchell Kobelinski speaks at 11:30 a.m. luncheon. registration runs 3:30 to 9:00 a.m. Open Door session follows 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The Aurelia graduating class of 1966 celebrated its 10th year reunion at the Cobberstone in Storm Lake on June 19 with 38 of 66 graduates and spouses in attendance. The evening included recognition, a banquet, and a dance, with attendees from California, New Mexico, Nebraska, Arizona, New York, South Dakota, and Iowa. Eighty eight Friendly Seniors marked Bicentennial night at the Community Center with President Edwin Meyer presiding and guests listed. No meeting July 5.
The July 12 meeting will be Birth day Night. Committees on courtesy coffee and Bicentennial float reported. Members sang the anniversary song for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Westphal. A Bicentennial themed program followed by a sing-a-long and bingo. Embroidery Club meets Friday July 2 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Esther Johnson.
Bar Racks 1506 and Auxiliary members met at the Calumet shelter house for a noon picnic dinner hosted by Calumet residents. Eighth District leaders and Mrs Bern attended as guests. Delegates and officers discussed reports from the Fort Dodge state convention and plans for a Bakeless Bake Sale. The district convention is set for July 23 at Hinton, with the Barracks and Auxiliary meeting July 12 at Quimby shelter house for a noon potluck.
May 16 Rev Lynn King led Sunday devotions with Mrs Russell Allen assisting on the organ. May 17 Mrs Ralph Peterson shared readings for residents. May 18 Lois Lindlief presented a quilt show and quilting books. May 19 Cards and games aided by Elmer Gertsmeier Leona Ehrhardt and Lillie Grapenthen. May 20 Olive Baptist members sponsored May Birthday party with Ellen Gregg Alice Cedar Betty Ohlson Martha Smith. May 21 Bible Study was present
May 23 saw a piano and organ recital by Mrs. Phyllis Miller's students for residents and students' parents with performers Abbi Grashoff Kristy Grashoff Cin Menke Carol Ceder Lynette Roberts Pam and Patty Barney Jo Marquardt Chelle Dorr Vicki Wiburding Teresa Willberding Julie Petrucka. May 24 featured bingo with Sy Knoll Auxiliary members and several helpers including LeAnn Shelley Mummert Kim Melanie Heybrook Diane and Becky. May 25 included a Sing-a-long led by Mrs Katherine Whith with piano by Mrs Francis son Rex Whitney Beck yin Linda Stuhr Diane and Melanie Heubrockassi.
I thank all who sent me flowery cards and visits during my hospital stay and after returning home.
The Master Marchers from Valley High School West Delk were chosen by the Bandmasters Association to perform Iowa at Capitol events in Washington on Saturday July 3 and in Philadelphia on Sunday July 5. Performances will be part of a national presentation during intermission of the State Basketball tournament. Band director Vernon Peterson, formerly of the city, leads the group and is the son of Mr. Peterson of Cherokee.
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