Local News Items From Aurelia and Nearby Towns
Community notes report dinners at Mac’s Cafe and local drink options. Residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. John Hill of Ceylon, Niels P. Peterson in Des Moines, and many completing hospital, church, and club activities. Organ work at the Methodist church aims for Sunday use. rainfall measured, and social events such as banquets and funerals referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hill
Ceylon
Minnesota
Aurelia
Burglary Suspect Gang Tied to Regional Heists
A Peterson gang is suspected in multiple break ins across Clay and Plymouth counties and the Farmers Elevator office robbery last Sunday netting about $14 in cash. The group is thought to be responsible for similar post office and business burglaries in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Clay
Plymouth County
Farmers
Business Men Set Aug 18 19 Farmers Picnic Dates
Aurelia businessmen at a noon meeting chose Friday and Saturday August 18 and 19 for the annual farmers picnic and secured Ewoldt rides for both days. Mr. Cockburn, former Savage rides representative, will staff the Ewoldt setup offering a merry go round Ferris wheel and an auto ride for children. The rides are new. With dates set early, plans can proceed without late season delays.
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Aurelia
Ewoldt
Cockburn
Savage Rides
Ewoldt Company
Mt Olive News Busy Weekend Visits and Village Notes
Local residents share visits across nearby towns including Cushing Cherokee Aurelia and Aurelia areas. The Ladies Aid plans a Wednesday church basement meeting with a covered dish lunch. Farmers report rain after a dusty period and ongoing corn planting routines.
East Afton and Elk News Update
Mrs. Wm. Booth reports visitors from Arkansas including Mr. and Mrs. Allie Farr who stayed with Mrs. L. H. Dyslin then returned to Parker. Fred Kolpin and baby were Cherokee callers. Lillian Libby Myrtle Whiting Pearl Booth Edith Stieneke and Dorothy Stieneke attended P L E F club at Mrs. M Hines in Aurelia. Carl Ammons stayed with Leland Dawson in Gilbert then joined Gene Ammons traveling from Jessup. Leonard Pingle Lila and Rose Pingle visited Aure- Na Tuesday.
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Allie Farr
Arkansas
L. H. Dyslin
Parker
Fred Kolpin
Baby
Lillian Libby
Myrtle Whiting
Pearl Booth
Edith Stieneke
Dorothy Stieneke
P. L.E. F. Club
Carl Ammons
Leland Dawson
Gilbert
Jessup
Gene Ammons
Leonard Pingle
Lila
Rose Pingle
Mexican Night Club Theme Sets Junior Senior Banquet
The Junior-Senior Banquet at the High School Auditorium featured a Mexican night club theme with Miss Merlene Nelson directing and the Congregational Ladies Aid preparing. Performances included dances, songs, poems, and toasts by numerous students, with a later Mother-Daughter and Girl Reserve events noted along with other club activities and gatherings.
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Methodist Church
Merlene Nelson
Congregational Ladies Aid Society
Deloris Kaskey
Gwen Petton
Millard Dubes
Loren Coburn
Evelyn Blanch
M. E
Aid Society
J. Kroll
Elda Dagger
Maxine Nielson
Melba Card
A. J. Renaud
Betty Anderson
Celesta Allen
Delores Peterson
Ellen Ohlson
Marian Will
Burnette Neville
Betty Ohlson
Ruth Wiley
Helen Hench
Olive Johnson
Celia Lewis
Girl Reserves
Eileen
Obey Traffic Laws and Cooperate with Officers
The article urges drivers to follow traffic regulations, arguing rules exist to save lives and prevent injuries. It condemns criticizing officers and laws, noting collective driving faults led to penalties and mandates. Obedience and cooperation are essential for safe driving today.
Meriden High Wins 1939 Cherokee County Baseball Title
Marcus High School fell 2 to 0 on Meriden grounds Friday afternoon April 28 as Meriden clinched the Cherokee County baseball championship. The victory caps a season marked by solid pitching and timely hitting from Meriden’s lineup.
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Marcus News
Meriden High School
Marcus High School
Meriden Grounds
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