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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
3
A roundup of everyday visits and travels featuring residents of Aurelia Cherokee Fonda Storm Lake and nearby communities. Highlights include George Mummert visiting Aurelia, remodeling at Luke Arnesons farm home, and multiple family visits, trips to Minneapolis Des Plaines Sutherland and California, along with Spring promotions at Sweet & Bruce.
Social visits multiply as neighbors host at homes in Primghar Webster City and Davenport. Local births include an eight pound boy to Mr and Mrs C O Libby and Chas Lockin babysitting and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Cushman. Ladell Rapp in San Diego serves in field artillery. The Red Cross chapter launches sewing and knitting for war refugees under Mrs A W Larson. A trap shoot by the American Legion sponsored near the depot with shells for sale. band director Lloyd Ruby to take students to Alta to hear Morningside College band. Public notices include April 1 Auxiliary meeting and Oat and barley seed cleaning offered by W G Whitney Elevator.
The Cherokee soil conservation service CCC camp marks its eighth anniversary with Open House and an inspection week from April 6 to 12. The camp invites the public to visit April 6 and the following week, with tours to soil conservation projects and planned plans for further observances.
Miss Berniece Becker daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Becker of Silver township married Harold Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnson of near Alta in a Tuesday ceremony at the Becker home March 18 Rev L H Preul Aurelia officiated The double ring wedding party included Mrs Vernon Peterson and Ralph Johnson The bride wore navy with white accessories and carried American beauty roses The couple will reside on a farm southeast of Aurelia
A man described as a stick-up artist robbed Harold Van Patter of Eldora last week, saying he did not want greed but only a little change. Police reports note the suspect implied a minor theft.
Two year old Jimmie of Tipton toppled from a home davenport and broke a leg in a mishap reported locally. He is described as frisky and lively despite the injury.
Community groups hold March birthday observances and socials. Rebekah and card clubs meet for games and prizes. Hosts entertain with lunches and bridge. a farewell party signals a family move to Sutherland. County Attorney A R Nelson is honored by August Nelson’s family.
The Monday Evening Bridge club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Wharton on March 24. High scores were posted by Mrs. B. C. Lighter and C. H. Kaskey, who also led the season’s standings.
Mrs. Alpha Roberts of Ottumwa faced a thirty day sentence for alleged theft of crocheted work. Judge Maddy allowed time to prove she crocheted the item herself, but court examination did not establish innocence.
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