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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
2
The Iowa Public Service Company invites the public to an open house at its new 2.5 million dollar electric plant two miles west of Storm Lake on June 2 3 and 4. Hours are 10 a m to 9 p m Friday and Saturday and 2 to 5 p m Sunday. Door prizes include ten automatic toasters daily and guided tours of the modern facility.
John Denny escaped the Van Buren county jail last week and returned a few minutes after his absence was discovered. The incident ended without further incident and the jail reported the inmate was accounted for upon return.
Aaron Miller plans a seasonal living barrier along a three mile perimeter near Cedar Falls with 10 000 rose bushes planted to create a natural screen around the residence.
Ernst Oldenburg, born January 17, 1885 in Ida County Iowa, died at 6 10 after a heart attack. He leaves two brothers in law eight nephews three nieces and other relatives. Funeral at St Johns cemetery following Lutheran faith and community events at Hanover School picnic included diplomas and exhibits. Nearby social items mention weddings and visits among local families and church gatherings.
The Mt Olive area calendar runs busy with visits by the Warriner and Olsen families to Clifford Bruce’s, Ladies Aid gatherings at Cherokee and Quimby, and multiple graduation exercises in Quimby Aurelia and Rochester. Attendees include the Crippen, Hahn, Radle, Peterson, Bruce, Galvin, Smith, and Wilson families among others.
Mrs. Erwin Radke hosts guests for John Wolfters of Oregon visiting the John Holz home. Mrs. Anton Larson attends a social in Chicago and Nebraska honorees. A weiner roast at Lloyd Getzmeier’s honors Gary Getzmeier Adolf Vohs Sandra and Beverly Otto with gifts. Attendees include Hustedt Otto Vohs Ramsey and families. Karan Getzmeier visiting Ernest Otto family.
Mrs Laurence Mongan hosted a Plastic Stanley party at her home Monday evening with several neighbor ladies and friends attending. A desert lunch and coffee were served. News notes mention Paul Lingren near Cleghorn and a group including Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bruce and baby, Mr and Mrs Oscar Smith, Mr and Mrs Lincoln Hahn and Ger vid, Mrs John Cox and Gaylen, Elmer Pope, and Mr and Mrs Earl Crippen. Lincoln Hahn and Mrs John Cox and Gaylen of Rockwell City, visiting the Hahn home, were Sioux City callers Tuesday. Hahn reported cattle on the market.
The Afton League of 4-Leaf Clover hosted a May morning breakfast at the community hall in honor of high school graduates Joan Stief and Joan Gates. Guests included county officers, club leaders, and the honored trio received silver spoons. A saxophone solo and a fanciful rainbow table setting completed a morning of fellowship.
In District Court No 4797 D Hansbruch deceased dated August 28 1949 filed opened read June 6 1950 fixed for hearing proof at Cherokee Court House at 10 00 AM on the above mentioned day all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the last will. Dated Cherokee Iowa May 8 1950 Litta Carpenter Clerk of District Court J F Loughlin Attorney 11-3
The meeting elected Mrs. McKinley Meneffee president and Mrs. Edgar Allen vice president. Mrs. Max Gilbert becomes secretary and treasurer, with Mrs. Kenneth Jones as assistant. Contests awarded to Mrs. Herbert Troxel and Mrs. Bob Rasmussen. Luncheon served. Next gathering with Mrs. Ralph Kiludas on June 14. Seniors Anna Braunsweig Dale Dyslin Harold Jensen Don Hicks and Joan Gates noted from Aurelia High. Joan Stief Iva Whistler and Daphine Sampson graduated from Cherokee Miss. Margaret Carlson presented by piano teacher Mrs. Rathe in a recital Friday. Dale Mummert injured his foot Friday, hospitalized briefly, now on crutches. Pal Club met Friday with Mrs. Dale Mummert.
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