Family Expresses Sincerest Sympathy in Sorrow
The family receives the sincerest sympathy of all in their sorrow as community members offer support and condolences during a difficult time.
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
3
The family receives the sincerest sympathy of all in their sorrow as community members offer support and condolences during a difficult time.
Readable fragment notes a Methodist church program with an evening theme titled Arabia and focuses on related reflections. No additional names or dates are legible.
Aurelia Iowa August 34 years old Charley Johnson Clyde Johnson of Spencer and kin mourn the passing of Mrs. Weave Was, devoted mother. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Congregational church in Aurelia with Rev Geo C Safford in charge. Burial followed in Aurelia cemetery.
The county board denies opposition and approves graveling north and south Aurelian roads and additional segments on Washta Kingsley and Pierson roads. Revenue from gas tax funds the improvements, with plans to expand to a complete year round gravel network as funds accumulate.
Buena Vista county fair at Alta Iowa reports the main building at the fair grounds destroyed by fire. Origin unknown. Barns and other structures saved after hard work. the 25 year old building was a total loss with tools and materials. Insurance of 1000 dollars to cover the loss. a new modern structure will replace it.
The opening shows 322 students across junior high 58 and senior high 945 totals. Grades list 170 in grades with 37 first grade 27 second 35 third 36 fourth 35 fifth. Two recitation divisions planned. Football crew 27 under Coach Johnson. heating and plumbing upgrades underway. Teachers and staff invite active parental visits.
A new state law requires drivers who pass another vehicle to remain at least thirty feet ahead before reentering the lane. The measure aims to curb careless driving and prevent fatal accidents caused by cars that cut in shortly after passing.
Frank Mummert purchased the 160 acre Sam Sutton farm in Afton township with a son likely to occupy it. The Burgeson estate sold a 160 acre Elk township farm at public auction to Martin Burgeson at 195 per acre after a higher bid briefly challenged it. Nela Peterson bought a 120 acre farm northwest of Aurelia from Andrew Johnson of Sioux City.
A collage of items reports church events in Cherokee and marriages, local teaching changes, road gravelling contracts north from Galva, and bus service extending Storm Lake to Des Moines. Also noted are a hospital visit for Jess Brees, a theft attempt thwarted by librarian Elizabeth Walpole, the death of Thomas I Chapman, and biographical details of his long legal career.
The Pitcher Township Farm Bureau will host its annual evening picnic next Tuesday on Sept 8 at the Chas Nelson home. A program includes musical numbers a Cherokee county speaker and a mock trial of a Pitcher township farmer jailed for robbery. Families should bring a cake and their spoons. The event starts about 8 o clock. All members and friends from country and town are invited.
Howard Ogle a longtime Afton township resident died at his farm six miles northwest of Aurelia Wednesday morning at 8 30 He was 52 and had lived on the farm for 14 years He is survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs Blacksley of Spencer Funeral services will be held at his home Friday afternoon with Rev G R Gilbert officiating and burial in the Afton cemetery
A compact note suggests that intense language can dampen romantic ardor, presenting a paradox about how words affect affection and desire in relationships. The claim remains a thought-provoking idea rather than a proven rule.
A reflective aphorism notes that self-imposed folly shapes life's obstacles more than external limits, urging self awareness and restraint to overcome personal barriers.
The C H club presented a program at the Farm Bureau Women meeting held at A J Maltby home last week. Participants included Gkheva Nelson Arlee Johnson Margaret Keister with vocal and piano solos by Esther Nelson Lilly Danielson and Aileen Waddell. Demonstrations featured Dresses for special types Health Shoes by Grace Blanch and Geneva Nelson. Afterward a baseball game pitted P FBW members against girls club members, with the girls team victors.
St Pauls Lutheran church announces pastor E F Webking will lead services next Sunday with Sunday school at 7 pm Members are invited to attend the Lutheran rally at Spirit Lake The notice also promotes Skrip fountain pen as a solution to writing troubles.
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