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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
2
Hard fought high school football clash ended in a 13 all tie as Sioux Rapids relied on straight football and Aurelia used open plays. Key drives featured line smashes, end runs, and a late Aurelia rally near the goal with a 36 yard interception return sealing the half.
A Storm Lake notice warns boys to stop entering private community club rooms especially on Sundays. The editors stress legal protection of private property and promise action if needed to enforce the rule. In a different matter, W. H. Withlite and George Witter had a damage suit over a December auto accident dismissed, both sides bearing their costs.
Fragmentary note mentions Lloyd Miller not associated with Brookings and references South 7 on a Sunday night. Details are unclear but imply a local event or scheduling matter involving Miller and Brookings.
The Woman's club of Aurelia outlines plans for a community Christmas tree on Main Street. A tree will be purchased and lit each evening with Santa on the Saturday before Christmas. A Sunday evening service and carols will precede the usual church services.
The Aurelia Community Club held its senior monthly meeting in club rooms last Friday night. A. H. Avery of Spinecy delivered a forceful talk titled What Ails Us. The gathering included tributes to former president A. J. Whinery and J. Lockin. Permanent committees for the year were announced, covering Publicity Civic Improvement Membership Finance Good Roads and Room Committee. A club luncheon followed with a community sing.
H H Carroll offers Kodak cameras in all sizes as a superior gift idea for every family member, presenting a versatile option for capturing memories.
The Womans Club met November 24 at Federated Church with a business session. A Christmas tree project was planned by a committee led by Mrs J C Nelson Mrs Harry Leckin and Mrs Helmer Carlberg in coordination with the Community Club. Delegates Mrs J C Nelson and Mrs Olive Johnson reported on the Eleventh District convention in Holstein on November 2 and 8. Mrs Zelda Chamberlin and her Home Economics Committee presented a program on home progress. An heirloom exhibit surprised attendees. A bridal pageant featured Mrs Richard Glawe in a white canton crepe gown with veil, Mrs Arthur Fraser as a vintage bride, and Miss Bess Pitcher portraying yesterday’s grandmother Mrs Opal Robinson. Miss Heiner of the Ames Extension Board spoke on Costume Planning and sang several songs.
FE. H. Gillet, pastor, announces Bible School at 11 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 gospel preaching and service of praise with the topic The Principal Needs of the World Today. A welcoming pew and friendly reception await visitors.
All members are urged to attend the regular meeting next Tuesday evening December 5 by order of C C.
Russell traveled to Crippen Wisconsin for his brother's funeral. Nels Nelson left for Denmark to spend winter there. Kvtee near Aurelia suffers paralysis and is in critical condition. Kenyon plans a closing-out sale December 5. Mrs W O Denowie returns from Smithland after millinery season. Charley Everett breaks left arm from pony fall. Bijou theater curtain drops on The Girl and the Outlaw during opening act. Company had rehearsed Tun Nights to a Bar Room in Remsen, leading lady recovering from a fray.
Road graveling started Tuesday morning as a contractor began work on the Aurelia to Buena Vista county line route. The Aurelia road is added to the primary system, linking Aurelia Cherokee road with Buena Vista gravel roads. Gravel is hauled by teams and local residents gain employment on the project.
The gravel job south of town faces truck access issues but plans to have ten rigs active today. Mrs. Louisa Smith dies at five o’clock Thursday morning at her son Will Smith’s home in Afton township after nearly three years of invalidism. Cleghorn football halts Cherokee seconds 19 to 13. A Cherokee detective aids in capturing Gessman, linked to the September 29 Johnson Clothing theft in Albert City. held in Sioux City with $1,500 bonds. Superintendent Funkhouser resigns effective year-end. successor election may occur in March.
Petitions for two damage suits have been filed with the clerk of courts for trial at the coming December term of court. One suit by Alva William Mapes, a minor, asks $5,000 for injuries after a fall from a gravel wagon and being run over by a rear wheel. The other against the city by J. W. Mapes seeks $500 for time lost, hospital and nurses expenses, and doctors' bills totaling $200 for hospital care and $200 for medical services.
Postmaster A. A. Dingeman urges Aurelia patrons to mail early and wrap parcels securely with heavy paper and strong cord. List names and addresses on every parcel, insure all breakables, and pack carefully to avoid loss or damage.
Cherokee resident Will Hicks was fined 30 dollars and costs in justice court after an intoxicated wander to Edgar Nelson farm home seven miles southwest of town. Mrs Nelson fled the house and called for aid. Hicks was found by Sheriff Langwin in a state described as dead to the world and jailed pending payment.
All Knights of Pythias are requested to be present at the banquet at the hall Friday night at o clock. Committee.
Simon Montz writes to his daughter Julia about preparing a braking plow for 1.50 and freight of 15.10 to Nebraska. The note is on a Montz Yeager Bischel lumber wagon billhead with firm members Henry Montz Yeager and August Bischel.
The marriage took place in Cherokee with Rev. William Baier officiating. Both brides and grooms are from Larrabee, Iowa, and will reside on a farm one mile east of Larrabee after a brief wedding trip.
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