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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
3
Local notes list residents visiting relatives and others traveling to Spencer Marshalltown Des Moines and Cherokee. People attend Legion Auxiliary meetings, trainings and church events while high school football heads to Washta for a county game.
Mrs. E F Gearke died at Spencer hospital Monday afternoon after a major operation the previous Saturday. She had been seriously ill since Tuesday and gradually worsened until her death. Funeral services are planned Sunday at two at the country home southwest of Aurelia with burial in Aurelia cemetery. The Sentinel notes its role as agent for Sioux City papers.
Mrs. Clayton Mitchell hosted the Rebekah Circle at the M. Hines home for needlework and a social lunch. The Bridge club met at the Moulton home with four tables and Ralph Peterson as high scorer. W I M S met at Mrs. I. C. Lighter home with plans for the year and a vocal solo by Dick Whitney. Lunch was served by several hosts.
East Afton and Elk residents visit Howard Haight and attend Bridge Club events. Lorine Radke won high score with Ethel Zwick traveling and Lenoa Ammons low score.
Afton notices report Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wilson took son Burl to Moline Illinois on his way to Washington D C for a new position. Harold Anderson hosts a birthday gathering for Chas Gustafson and family. ice cream and cake served. Frank Lewis and Lewis Ammons return from Waterloo and Dubuque after two weeks with relatives. Several visitors from Sutherland Kalispell and Cherokee are listed along with a funeral attended by the Dick Hansbruch family in Schaller.
Hanover residents share weekend and Friday visits as families from Galva Sioux City and nearby areas call on friends. The listings include Schmeckoeper Loeb Kolpin Holtz Peters Radke and Golnitz households with multiple family members noted.
A brief exchange notes a theater manager telling an actor the part for young Giddyhoy is already past. the sender apologizes for being late and asks about audition chances. The manager responds the opportunity closed long ago.
The piece quotes Hank O Keefe with dismissive humor as he answers a reporter’s question about success. He attributes success to his wife's drive for better clothes cars and a finer house than neighbors.
A Washington Star item recalls a college story where Farmer Corntessel jokes his son is valued by students for a hazing job, noting the boy’s lack of Greek and Latin yet high regard among peers. The piece hints at a quirky dessert recipe and a cabinet pudding reference.
A heated breakfast quarrel erupts over scrambled eggs. One cook claims the dish tastes like ground glass while another insists the fault lies with the shells being served. The exchange captures a domestic spat over cooking technique.
Ambiguous notice from a traveler and native about a supposed hairpin curve near an unnamed road. The guide book asserts no such feature. locals report a wavy road and confusion over the exact location.
A playful exchange between Elsie and an unnamed speaker notes stars evoking dandelions while reminding readers to check their subscription date. The light vignette uses whimsy to frame a calendar reminder in a domestic tone.
A medical expert cautions that certain exercises performed near radiators can be harmful. The statement reflects a long standing warning raised by the commentator.
The article notes the death of renowned furniture designer Chippendale in 1779. It mentions that only a small percentage of Chippendale style furniture was produced in his Chippen Dale shop and that other cabinet makers copied his designs with his approval and encouragement.
Catnip is a syouunsin for catmint, an aromatic mint family herb that cats enjoy. Catmint is used domestically as a remedy. catnip tea is made by steeping catmint leaves in water.
The article asserts that fingerprint ridge patterns are highly individual and do not change over a person’s lifetime, making identical prints extremely unlikely. It notes quick, definite conclusions can be drawn from prints and contrasts stability with bodily growth.
Local notices offer a good house with garage for rent via W N Bischel. A 160 acre well improved Marcus area farm seeks a financially responsible farmer. details of stock equipment and finances must be submitted. Address owner 503 Insurance Bldg Sioux City. 29-2
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