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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1937
Page
2
The Aurelia Sentinel lists publisher KK C Lightner and notes Thursday issues. It outlines subscription rates of 2.00 per year in foreign countries and 1.50 elsewhere, with instruction that service ends on expiration unless notified and continued delivery requires payment.
Classified locals list for sale items including horses sows tractors alfalfa hay and farm equipment with names Albert Johns Vere Gustafson Clarence Meding and Deylett. Also a help wanted notice from Sherman Nursery Co in Charles City Iowa seeking solicitors and sales agents.
The Diamond Center area reports the death of Mrs. Arling Peterson at Alta hospital and funeral plans in Odebolt. Community happenings include visits by Mrs. J. S. Linquist and relatives, birthdays at multiple homes, confirmations in Aurelia, and residents traveling to Milwaukee and other towns for family or employment reasons.
William Walter, Pastor. Sunday school at 10. Divine worship in English at 10 45. Religious instruction Monday at 5 and 7 pm. Adult membership class Monday at 8. Ladies Aid next Wednesday at 2 30. Maundy Thursday German service Holy Communion at 7 30 pm. Good Friday English service Holy Communion at 7 30. Announcements for both services on Wednesday.
The March term of the district court opened Monday morning in Cherokee with Judge O. S. Thomas of Rock Rapids presiding. Trial jurors drawn from the vicinity include Fred Blake Claus Carlson Ethel Griffith and A. L. Neville.
A trimmed notice reports ongoing repair work at the Washington Monument in the National Capital. The project aims to prevent dust and structural issues while preserving the landmark for visitors and officials.
Mrs Earl Zwick reports a weekend of visits and gatherings in Afton vicinity. Local families including Clows, Jacksons, Wetherells, Sextons, Robinsons, Groffs, Lathrops and several guests from Cherokee Peterson and Primghar shared Sunday dinners and informal entertainments. A. C. CG club met with prizes awarded to several members and a St Patrick themed luncheon was served.
Cherokean Helga Peterson, a Cherokee beauty parlor operator, won 100 pounds in the Grand International Irish Sweepstakes via a telegram from Irish Hospitals Trust. She had bought a $2.50 ticket with a companion. the prize roughly equals $500 in U.S. money. A prior year winner from Cherokee and another local winner are noted.
Church schedule lists Sunday school at 10 30 George Lamm Sunday school Supt Morning worship 11 30 Epworth league 7 00 Evening worship 7 30 Goodhope Morning worship 7 30 Choir rehearsals Tuesday and Friday at the church Special service March 24 8 00 p m Lord's Supper to be administered Good Friday service at Aurelia Easter sunrise 6 00 a m cantata The King Eternal Master Sunday 11 30 baptism and reception of new members Palm Sunday event Sub district Epworth league rally March 29 Men's Brotherhood meeting March 25 Rev Trigg speaker Easter World Service Missionary Offering local goal 150 Circles 1 and 8 in charge Doughnut day sale March 25 M E Aid
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