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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1930
Page
3
C C Richards the new implement man from Spirit Lake moved his family to Peterson this week occupying the house once home to Hiram Davis and previously Geo Allbee. The move marks personnel changes in local agriculture services.
Miss Margaret Louise Onn and Herbert Frank were married at Nashua's Little Brown Church on March 7. The bride, a Cherokee native and 1925 Cherokee High School graduate, later earned a nurse’s diploma. The couple plans to live on the Waddell farm near Aurelia.
At the last regular meeting Scoutmaster Lamm was absent and Rev. Moore led. Eight o clock intermission featured President Hoover addressing the scouting board in Washington D C marking twenty years of Scouting in the United States. Members are urged to attend next Monday night.
Mrs C W Peterson Aurelia was dismissed from the hospital February 26 George Baldwin Fanning died Saturday after a week long illness He lived alone the last two years Marius Jensen died at John Wesgaard home north of Alta last week Carl Breyfogle wed Miss Alice Kaufman of Holstein Regina Porter married Victor Wallin of Laurens February 22 Ray L Cone and Sons sold 33 Holstein cows top price $180 average better than $137
The William Honsbruch garage was robbed Tuesday night about twelve o'clock. The prowler took between five and seven dollars in change from the cash registry and apparently tried to open the safe after changing the combination. Entry was gained by breaking a back door pane and lifting the bar lock with a wooden stick. The incident suggested local involvement.
Cherokee Times reports Frank Kempe sued Illinois Central railroad for 10000 over injuries as a section foreman. A directed verdict for the railroad ended the case in Cherokee district court before noon Tuesday. Jurors excused. April term opens April 7. Judge Bradley will reconvene Friday morning.
Eric Johnson purchased eighty acres from F B Dyslin north of the Dyslin farm road and adjoining Johnson’s 120 acre farm to the west. The cash deal totaled 10 000 dollars and possession will pass next March, giving Johnson a total of 200 acres.
Last Sunday marked the forty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs F G Scott. A family gathering at their home brought together relatives including Mr and Mrs W E Meyer of Peterson Mr and Mrs H V Hitchcock and children of Cleghorn Mrs E F Heinze of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Lolyd Scott and children and Mr and Mrs George Scott of the locality.
Commentary notes a belief that beauty standards favor fuller figures, possibly amplified by candy makers' advertising. The item questions whether the sugar industry shapes fashion norms and public perceptions.
For the first time in years Aura will host two candidate tickets for the March 31 election. The Citizen’s Ticket lists Mayor C O Larson, Treasurer W H Bischel, Assessor C J Herold, and Councilmen Sig Matzdorff J H Lockin G R Wharton John Mummert C H Kaskey, with Sig Matzdorff replacing Ira Mann for council. The People's Ticket lists Mayor T B Parker and Councilmen Ira Mann L C Johnson Henry Glawe J W Grapen tone Wm Reckoff.
The M E Ladies Aid met in church parlors and hosted a social afternoon with supper by Mesdames Ray Jones H Loucks J Parrott and H Brummer. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society held a session at Mrs M Parrott’s home on Wednesday led by Mass Stela Blanch focusing on the unfinished task. Luncheon followed with Mrs Parrott assisted by Mrs Gertrude Russell and Mrs H P Nelson as hostesses. Arthur Anderson hosted friends Friday night with dinner at seven and card games. Playrite Club welcomed by C E Ammons. five hundred scores noted for ladies and men with St Patrick’s day decor. Rebekah Lodge dance and Pythian Club shower for Donna Jean Wahlstine with silver spoon gift. A R T Club hosted a backwards party at Lars Mark’s home with three course dinner and green St Patrick’s day decor. John M Whitney hosted Chatter sow Club and spouses for dinner with green white decor and bridge scores. Rebekah Circle met Miss Mable Johnson’s home with dresses donation planning for Mason City orphans. luncheon served.
James Hannon, 36, released on 10000 bond after return from Fort Dodge in the Quimby State Trust bank robbery case. Sheriff Langwin and Yackey checked alibi. A ten man Cherokee road patrol training at the county courthouse. Jury rules for defendant Henry Montgomery in Lucas versus Montgomery over damages from a fatal auto incident involving Montgomery's son. Storm Lake edges Alta 14-10 in class A sectional final. Sioux Rapids tops Brooke Consolidated 28-23 in class B. An escapee from Cherokee State Hospital armed with a knife terrorizes a home before guards recapture him in an upstairs linen closet.
Judge W L Eichendorf denied a permanent restraining order to stop state cattle tuberculin testing in Fayette county. He ruled the Iowa law for eradicating bovine tuberculosis constitutional and noted plaintiffs lack proper standing to sue.
H E Nichols of the extension service in Ames will lead an orchard demonstration for 50 apple trees in Dull. County farm bureau agent G A Wils announced the event focusing on orchard management pruning and spraying. Rabbits girdled several trees last winter necessitating pruning and repair. Nichols will also cover setting out processes and invites all interested to attend.
Congregational Church schedules Sunday activities led by Pastor Edwin Trigg. Sunday school at 10:00 morning services at 11:00 and Christian Endeavor at 6:45.
Pastor E F Wehking announces Sunday morning services in German at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Local readers are invited to attend and participate in the historic language service.
The Legion Auxiliary held a well attended meeting last Tuesday with three new members welcomed Verna Lockin Alma Rosenbrook and Emily Bouchey. Reports covered the Des Moines convention and hospital supply efforts for Knoxville veterans including fourteen cushions and one pair of pillows. Members are hemming curtains for a new ward and a National Defense program is planned for April 3.
Congressman Ed Campbell will address the National Farm and Home hour from NBC Washington studio on Wednesday March 19 at 11 45 a m Central time. He is the second speaker with his talk The Farm Problem expected to begin around 12 05 p m.
The item lists local election results with Walt Fraser and Bert Waddell elected school directors for three years. Other names include A. H. Eddy Geo E Blanch and J C Lockin. It notes deaths and moves among Aurera residents and minor town developments.
Classifieds announce new advertising rates of 10 per line for the first insertion and 0.05 per line for each additional insertion. The notice emphasizes affordability for repeated placements and invites readers to contact the classified department.
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