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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
3
Miss Mary Whinery and Mrs Oscar Koontz served as joint hostesses for the Philathea class gathering. After the program Viola Sue and others attended, concluding with a two course luncheon served at the close of the evening.
Grade pupils will present their annual operetta on Friday night in the high school auditorium under the direction of Miss Aylesworth assisted by the grade winter and spring. Admission 15 cents for most, 25 cents for adults. first five grades free. Proceeds help defray trainer and contest expenses. The show features Maidens Frost Elves Past Willows Rain drops Bees Brownies Sunshine Fairies Butterflies Breezes Blue-bird and a Spring story with Jack Frost and his Elves thwarted by Spring.
Storm Lake wrestled to defeat Spirit Lake 11 to 7 in a tense Lakes Conference championship match last Friday. The event featured fast exchanges and decisive action as Storm Lake claimed the title from Spirit Lake.
Mr J H Dieterich and brother in this place died on Monday morning after attacks of paralysis. Later that day Wm Moore of Cedarda, another brother of Mrs Dieterich, died in the afternoon from the same cause.
Aurelia closed its season last Thursday in the sectional state tournament at Storm Lake. The locals, missing Irwin Matzdorff, faced a veteran Al bert City squad that dominated the boards and scored most shots. Final score 31 to 6. Captain Orville Hickey Carroll Mongan and Glenn Stutz played their last game, with Meade among the seniors who will be missed.
Aurelia Iowa observed the death of Mr Mummert a 73 year old life long resident and former Aurelia mayor and long time county supervisor who died suddenly from heart trouble after indigestion. He leaves a wife four daughters and three sons. Funeral services were held Wednesday with local and visiting clergy and burial in Aurelia Cemetery. Further obituary details will appear next week.
At the annual meeting of the Au relia Community Association a war funds group, twelve board members were elected including F. G. Scott George Scott John Holder ness J. M. Whitney H. Coker E. C. Lighter O. C. Waddell Roy Hench Clay Dawson and H. H. Lockin. The board then chose officers President G. Scott Vice President C. J. Herold Secretary George Scott and Treasurer L. E. Christensen.
The Cherokee County Farm Bureau hosts the third in a series of five clothing training schools this week led by Miss Ruby Kassel. Each day features a different district group and host, including Silver Pilot Rock with Mrs George Laposky on Monday and additional sessions through Friday with various locality groups and sponsors.
The Father and Son banquet at the Methodist church parlors Friday evening drew a large Aurelia crowd. About 182 plates were served as the ladies provided the meal in the basement. G. R. Wharton served as toastmaster and led a program of humor poetry and songs by the men's chorus.
L C Dieterich, age 78, longtime resident of Aurelia and surrounding area, died Monday at 1:20 PM at his home after a brief illness. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and one son. Funeral services planned at his home with Rev. J F Moore in charge. Burial in Aurelia cemetery. Complete obituary to follow next week.
A public meeting is set for Monday evening March 14 at 7 30 in the Community Club Rooms to hear objections to the proposed graveling of Aurelia streets. The engineer puts the cost to each property owner at about 53 dollars for the average lot, though council members expect bids to reduce this by at least twenty five percent. The owner cost covers graveling. grading costs will be paid by the city.
Aurelia high school corn judging team coached by C. E. Day took first in the county contest at Quimby last week by margins and scores led by Everett Hultgren 666 and John Peterson 637 with Elliot Mongan 597. Cherokee’s Wayne Crowl placed third and Quimby’s George Clark fifth. Evelyn Costello of Meriden was the sole girl and outscored her teammates.
Livestock feeders from Three Aurelia have repeatedly topped the Chicago Market in the past two weeks. The notable sellers are Arthur Will, Herbert Will, and R. Nelson, as advertised.
Pastor George C Safford will deliver the second Lenten sermon from the cross theme Today Thou Shalt Be With Me In Paradise on Sunday morning. Sunday evening guest Rev Garner Osborne from Diamond Center will preach. Service invites community attendance.
Ten Years Ago B Golden and family moved to Cherokee. G R Wharton appointed district agent for Equitable Life Insurance covering three counties. Henry Myers celebrated silver wedding with neighbors. Merle Dick appointed assistant cashier at Farmers National Bank. W D Dice, early settler, died. Twenty Years Ago Charley Nelson moved to McClain farm. George McClain moved to farm in Pitcher township. Fisher and Gay traded dray line for land in Kidder county North Dakota.
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