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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1952
Page
1
Vernon Bengtson returns from visit with mother Ida after his father’s death and plans for a new Arizona home. The note lists numerous local visits, a closing out sale set for Nov 29, and community events including a Mt Olive Ladies Aid gathering and a Silver Township Farm Bureau luncheon about baking bread.
Social items report W S C S meeting at the Methodist church parlor at 2 30 this Thursday with a program By A New and Living Way Lunch served by Mrs Elmer Stahlefeldt Women s Fellowship to meet next Thursday Nov 20 at 2 30 p m at Congregational church parlor with public supper served Circles of Congregational church held meetings last Thursday Peregrine White circle met at Mrs W C Patten home business meeting led by Sadie Georke candy and nut gift boxes for boys in service program by Mrs Glenwood Waddell next guest day at Nelson cafe Priscilla Alden circle met at Mrs Art Hickey home chair Mrs Albert Fierk lesson by Mrs Burt Mummert assisted by Mrs Robert Rasmussen lunch by hostesses Mary Guild met at Mrs ...
Mayflower circle planned Christmas boxes and magazines for service members with lunch gatherings and a next meeting at Mrs. Harold Brownmiller's house. American Legion Auxiliary members urged to place article donations with Mrs. Kenneth Bruce by Friday. Aurelia Temple Pythian Sisters observed Past Chiefs night with drill forming P and C letters led by multiple Past Chiefs.
A note of thanks and letters were read at the meeting, with election of officers planned for December. Cards, a musical program, and a gift for staff helpers followed. Women’s clubs meet November 14 and 18 with programs on drama. bridge results noted. 4-H Ramblers met November 6 to discuss the new building in Cherokee and plan canvassing work in Pitcher township. record books distributed and several members recognized.
Christmas caroling is planned after the upcoming meeting on December 9 at Mary Ann Bjorkgren’s home. Lunch was provided by Mrs John Peterson, Donna, and Mary Jane. Embroidery club met Friday with 15 members. contests led by Mrs Ed Rice, won by Mrs Tom Griffith, Mrs Albert Fierk, and Mrs Robert Snapp. Next meeting set for Friday November 21 with Mrs George Larson.
The Aurelia Iowa city council opened its November 3 1952 session led by Mayor Shank with all members present. Minutes from October 6 and October 21 were read and approved. treasurer and clerk reports were approved. bills were authorized for payment from General Government Street and Public Safety funds including OASIS payments and local vendors.
The Aurelia Council approves Vernon Fierk and Jerry Anderson as volunteer firemen. H S Troxel Class B beer permit granted starting December 1 1952 for one year with bond. Adjournment follows after routine finances and salaries are listed.
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