Local Happenings in Aurelia and Surrounding Areas
Local notes list visits from N R Whitney of Detroit and Miss Margaret Eddy of Des Moines. Residents report travels to Chicago Des Plaines Redwing and Alta with social visits, meetings, wallpaper sales and health tips. A Kiwanis farmers party guest speaker Don Cunningham and a Red Cross dinner are noted along with a 40th wedding anniversary open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. McCurdy
Harriet McCurdy
Arthur Millard
Alta
Mrs. Millard
Polio Patient Returns to School After Hospital Checkup
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Godfrey took their daughter LaVonne to Iowa City University hospital for a checkup. She resumed Aurelia school Monday after polio illness last Tuesday August 31. Harold Nelson of Aurelia was chosen a two year director of the Iowa Sheep Wool Growers Co Operative at Des Moines Hotel Kirkwood meeting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Godfrey
LaVonne
Iowa City
University Hospital
Aurelia School
Harold Nelson
Aurelia
Iowa Sheep & Wool Growers Co-Operative Inc
Kirkwood
Des Moines
New 1949 Admiral Dual-Temp fridge at Pauls Radio Shop
Births and local notices from Ft Myers and Aurelia report the arrival of two boys Dennis Lorne Phipps and Mark Randall Ammons with full parental and grandparent details. A Mankato note records Frank Jordan's leg injury and local athletic recognition. Church ladies outline a March 17 meeting with a 3:00 start and Mayflower circle program, served by a listed committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Harriett Ohlson Soprano Heads College Choir Tour
Miss Harriett Ohlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Ohlson Aurelia Iowa a freshman at Cornell college Mt Vernon Iowa will tour Iowa and Illinois with the college choir March 27 to April 1 Under director Mrs June Mathison McConologue the choir will sing in Davenport Dixon Sterling Aurora Geneva Rochelle DeKalb Elgin Edgewater Presbyterian church Chicago and Freeport Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Ohlson
Clifford Ohlson
Aurelia
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Illinois
June Mathison McConologue
Davenport
Dixon
Sterling
Aurora
Geneva
Rochelle
DeKalb
Elgin
Edgewater Presbyterian Church of
Chicago
Freeport
Society Notes On March Meetings And Club Elections
Pythian Sisters held sessions on March 3 with station changes for absent members and plans for a March 14 card party. Representatives were elected for Grand Temple and District conventions. Secret Sisters Pinochle club met March 4 with seven members and one guest, new member welcomed. Congregational Circles discussed Faith Triumphant Beyond the Conflict of Church and State and shared lunch. Peregrin White circle met March 3 with eight members and two guests, program same theme, lunch served. Mary Guild circle hosted by Ed Rice with fourteen members, program on Faith Church and State, lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Whiting
Etta Paulson
Rosalie Peterson
Ruby Carlson
Gladys Rapp
Tena Grienke
Margaret Booth
Grand Temple
William Ohlson
Secret Sisters
Albert Libke
Harold Flannigan
Robert Borkgren
Carroll Sansen
Congregational
Mayflower Circle
Walter Anderson
C. C. Larson
Priscilla Aldendirke
Lee Robinson
Carl Lighter
Peregrin White Circle
Imp Krout
G. W. Sietsema
Fae Fraser
Ed Rice
G. R. Wharton
Mary Guild Circle
Oren Coombs
Wilbur Patten
Licenses for Hunting and Fishing Expire March 31
New hunting fishing and combination licenses are mailed to over 1500 sellers for 1949. Licenses go on sale April 1 at county recorder offices conservation officers and sporting goods stores. Resident licenses cost 1.50 and combination licenses 2.60. Revenue supports the Fish and Game Division without general tax funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Division
State Conservation Commission
It's Where What and How You Advertise That Counts
Sentinel want ads guide readers on effective advertising placement and copywriting. It explains that choosing the right section, headline, and details can boost response rates and connect buyers with sellers efficiently.
Two Carloads of Soybeans to Europe Sent Now
County chairman A W Jones reports two carloads of No 2 soybeans will depart for Europe under the Friendship Train. One car from Dorr Elevator Marcus holds 1800 bushels and Should be on track March 15 with a dedication service planned in Marcus. The second car from Quaker Oats Washta should also ship March 15 with a Washta dedication and Cherokee county banners planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jones
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Dorr Elevator
Marcus
Washta
Cherokee County
P. R. Markley Export Co
Girard Point
Philadelhia
Jones
Europe
See the New Copper Clad Coal Wood Ranges at Paul’s Radio Shop
An advertisement highlights the copper clad coal wood combination ranges sold by Paul’s Radio Shop. The brief copy promotes durable heating units and urges with shop availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Seed prices and catalog request from Hall Roberts' Son
Medium Clover and alfalfa seed priced per bushel 21.90 and 26.85 with hybrid seed corn flats at 5.50. Mentions other bar gains and invites postal card orders for catalog and samples from Hall Roberts' Son of Postville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Card
Us Today
Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
Iowa
Church Announcements for Sunday Services
Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m I P F at 7 pm Union Lenten Service Thursday at 8 pm You are cordially invited to worship with us.
Methodist Church Announcements and Youth Fellowship Events
Ernest Stanworth presides as pastor with church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. M Y F Sub District Rally at Sutherland Sunday 4 to 8 30 p.m. Those attending meet at 3 15 p.m. Pancake and sausage supper set for Wednesday April 6 featuring Doud Milling Company Fidelity products. Lent services every Thursday 8 p.m. Northwest Iowa M Y F group to hold spiritual life retreat at Marathon starting Friday night through Sunday led by Alice Haight as local representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kruse
Sutherland
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Fidelity
Doud Milling Company
Denison
Iowa
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Announces Vacancy Pastor
Rev. C. A. Braunschweig vacancy noted for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Sunday service at 9 15 a m with Sunday school at 10 15 a m. Lenten service set for Thursday March 17 at 7 30 p m.
Immanuel Afton Lutheran Services Schedule
Pastor Braunschweig leads Sunday service at 10 45 a m and a Lenten service on Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Afton Lutheran O. A. Braunschweig
Immanuel-Ele Lutheran Sunday Schedule
Carl W. Larson serves as pastor. Sunday worship at 9 45 a m. Sunday school at 10 45 a m. Lenten service at 7 30 p m Sunday evening.
Trinity Lutheran Church Alta Iowa Sunday School Classes
Trinity Lutheran Church in Alta Iowa invites participation by the Friday Woman's Missionary Society at 2 15 PM and notes Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 AM The notice mentions a birthday bank and colored activities in the parish program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
Bank and Colored
Morning Worship and Lenten Service Schedule
Morning worship at 11 a m includes Holy Communion. A Wednesday mid week Lenten service at 7 30 p m follows with an Adult Instructor class to follow.
Mt Olive Baptist Church Services Invite
Mt Olive Baptist Church invites worshippers to Bible school at 10:00 a m Sunday morning worship with sermon at 7 30 p m Evening devotions and Wednesday Bible study with prayer at 7 30 p m Pastor Henry Olsen leads the congregation All not worshipping elsewhere are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Olive Baptist Church
Henry Olsen
Twenty Eight Attend Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Red Cross room at the Legion hall on Tuesday afternoon March 1 with 28 in attendance. President Lilie Fierk presided. A report on essay contests was given by Mrs. George Wieland, secretary read articles from Korn Kernels, plans were made for the St Patrick's day event on March 16 at the Legion hall 2 to 7 p.m. A quiz on Auxiliary work was conducted by Lillie Fierk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross Room
Legion Hall
Lilie Fierk
George Wieland
Bert Nielson
Korn
St. Patrick's
Lillie Fierk
Fred Wieland
Rubie Carlson
Peterson's
Nels Carlson
Clifford Coombs
Ray Shiv
Keith Stanford Unit Officers Initiated In Larrabee Trip
An invitation team including Mrs. Albert Fierk Mrs. Tom Griffith Mrs. Martin Strampe Mrs. Guy Akers Mrs. Maude Sweet Mrs. A E Larson and Mrs. Arvid Anderson with Mrs. Nels Carlson traveled to Larrabee Tuesday evening to inaugurate the unit's officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fierk
Tom Griffith
Martin Strampe
Guy Akers
Maude Sweet
Arvid Anderson
Nels Carlson
Larrabee
Keith Stanford
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Fred Hoffmeier
A note from Mrs. Fred Hoffmeier thanks friends and relatives for the thoughtful cards and expresses that the kindness will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoffmeier
Hurry Up Lightning Lightning Flashes at Incredible Speed
A brief observation notes lightning can travel at extreme speeds up to 200 million miles per hour. It highlights the swift nature of atmospheric electricity and its sudden, powerful bursts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Patrick’s
Bill Wicks and His Orchestra
N. R. Whitney
Detroit, Mich
Margaret Eddy
A. H. Eddy
Harry Howell
Palmer House
John Quinn
Des Plaines
Honsbruch Drug
Glenwood Waddell
Herman Coker
Meriden
Lloyd Reckoff
Sac City
Lockin Agency
H. T. Sansen
Sansen
Roy Matzdorff
Henry Everhart
Vera Mae
Louis Fox
Redwing
Minn
Pitcher Township Farm Bureau
Elmer Gertsmeier
Chas, Nelson
Kiwanis Club
Bradford
Storm Lake
A. W. Perry
Don Cunningham
Sioux City
Mrs. K. C. Dagger
Mr. Dagger
Alta Sunday
Otto Plautz
Aurelia Friends
Honsbruch
Clifford Wall
Jas. Forkner
Edwin Wall
Gaza
Leonard Gunther
Ft. Dodge
Louie Kroll
K. of P. Hall
Mrs
Claude Davis
Deloit, Iowa
A. A. Davis
A. W. Larson
Mabel Johnson
K. C. Dagger
Red Cross
Lewis Hotel
Cherokee
Mire Insurance
Harry H. Lockin
Don River
Aurelia, Iowa
Lorne Phipps
Ft. Myers
Fla
Dennis Lorne
Nancy Jean
Arthur Phipps
Frank Jordan
Ora Jordan
Mankato
Austin
Max Ammons
Sioux Valley Hospital
Mark Randall
Wilson
Portland
Ore
Carl Ammons
Aurera
Automobile Insurance
Society
Aurelia Theatre
Central Park
Deanna Durbin
Dick Haymes
Vivian Price
Gene Autry
Herbert Kolpin
Kindred L. Seed Bailey
Herbert Langwin
Marian Haight
Delaplane
Don Rathbun
Aurelia Hotel
Howell Bros
Bert Gustafson
bin Run
Jay V. Petton
Oats
Clinton Oats
Mahn Brothers
Alto
Ford
Johnson Body
Harlan W. Markley
Albert Rt City
International Mounted
Wm. Booth
Whitney
NAL Church
Methodist Church
Ernest Stanworth
Trinity Lutheran Church
Carl W. Larson
Larson Motor Co
New Plymouth
Perch
Haddock
Winesap Apples
Kraft Dinner
Omar
Hershey
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