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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel info page notes Carl J. Lighter as publisher and weekly publication. It lists subscription rates paid in advance two dollars fifty cents year and eight dollars for foreign delivery and warns that the paper does not stop at expiration without notification.
A charming shower honored Miss Mary Ann Lamers of Fordyce Neb last Wednesday at the Gustafson home. She will wed Marvin Johnson November 16 and gifts were placed in a wishing well centerpiece in yellow and green.
Last Friday in the home of Mrs. Frank Laposky in Cherokee. Numerous visitors and church events described include guests from Quimby Aurelia Denison Storm Lake and Fenton. The St John Lutheran church marked its 60th anniversary with a noon dinner and special service.
A mixed shower for Miss Mariys Kolpin bride elect of Windell Ewelt was held at St. Pauls Lutheran church basement Alta. Hostesses included Mesdames Arthur Wogahn Herman Wrede Albert Huseman and Harry Lietz. A two course lunch and decorated tables accompanied gifts and corsages for the bride and her mother. The wedding is set for November 20 at 4 PM at St Johns Lutheran Hanover with about forty three guests.
Mrs. Harry Anderson presides as Pal club officers are elected at Friday meeting. Games, high and low scores, and lunch noted. Other gatherings include A C C entertainment with musical numbers and prizes, Cheerio club bingo, and birthday celebrations at the Community building. Clifford Gould returns home from Sioux Valley hospital. Bob Ross sustains a leg injury playing football.
In District Court No 4723 Cherokee County Iowa you are notified an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Carrie A Whinery deceased dated November 12 1931 has been filed opened and read The hearing to prove the will is fixed for October 10 1949 at 10:00 A M at the Cherokee Courthouse before the District Court or Clerk All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the will Dated Cherokee Iowa October 25 1949 Litta Carpenter Clerk of District Court Maher Meloy Hankens Attorneys
A cherry tree owned by Chase Priest on his property suddenly bloomed unusually early in September, surprising neighbors and drawing attention to the garden.
Dr. M. E. Mansfield of the University of Illinois explains that milk fever in cows after calving requires prompt veterinary attention to save the animal. Signs include the head drawn to one side and difficulty standing. keep the cow off her side, avoid liquids, and call a vet immediately.
Iowa State College experts advise using hogs beef cattle and sheep to salvage down corn from wind and borer damage. Dairy cows should be excluded due to poor feed balance and mastitis risk.
Grundy Center man Melvin Purvis thought he had landed a large catch in Minnesota waters. After 100 yards of line, the supposed fish surfaced to reveal a well hooked loon flapping between its wings.
The woodpile should mix split and round logs of soft and hard wood. Split wood lights quickly. round logs sustain the fire. Soft pines burn hot but short. hard woods last longer. A mix of both yields best results. Hickory oak beech sweet birch hard maple rock elm locust and longleaf pine provide most heat per weight.
Sentinel want ads stress placement and method to maximize reach. Advertisers are urged to choose the right section and timing to connect with buyers and renters.
The piece notes that humid weather can improve engine smoothness and fuel economy, citing devices that use water to boost efficiency. It warns that water supply burden and excess water can cause rapid corrosion and efficiency loss, and reminds readers to monitor subscription dates.
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