Local notes from Aurelia and surrounding area
J M Gay visited Storm Lake on business. Fire Insurance offered by Lockin Agency. Families travel between Aurelia Roscoe Sioux Rapids Des Moines and Sioux City. A son born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Endreson August 31 in Cherokee. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ervil Rapp September 4 named Joleen. Various visits and clubs planned for September. Fire truck chassis from Detroit to Aurelia with installation in Laverne Minnesota scheduled in about forty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Endreson
Sioux Valley Hospital
Cherokee
Ervil Rapp
Joleen
H. J. Grote
Cathie
Des Moines
Grover Bell
Mertie Bell
Aurelia
Grotes
Storm Lake
Sioux Rapids
Harry Howell
Bob
Detroit
Harry
George Johnson
Laverne, Minn
Weekend visitors and local clock service noted
Mrs Anna Jones of Cherokee visited during the Farmers Picnic with her sister Mrs J M Gay. Ernest Nissen and family from Newell joined Grover Bell for dinner. A A Davis of Omaha stayed with Chas Wad dell Sr's family. Nathan Bell of Los Angeles visits relatives then heads to Chas Bell in Illinois. E W Kammer of Arlington Va visits W H Bischel family. Kammer to visit again next week. J M Gay uses his school clock system expertise to service the school clock before opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jones
J. M. Gay
Ernest Nissen
Newell
Grover Bell
A. A. Davis
Omaha
Mrs
Chas. Waddell, Sr
Nathan Bell
Los Angeles
Calif
Iowa
Chas. Bell
Wyanet
Ill
E. W. Kammer
Arlington, Va
W. H. Bischel
Mr. Kammer
O. K. Parrott
Marjorie
Gloria
Harold Attig
Audrey
Marilyn
Sibley
Irvin Bell
George
Galva
M. Parrott
Veterans Return Home From Army Service
Albert Stutz arrives home to resume residence after honorably discharged from Jefferson Barracks Missouri with overseas service in Europe since last November. Local families host Sunday dinner for Grover Bell, while others travel to Davenport Iowa and Moline Illinois for visits and lodge convention. Des Moines trip ends after two weeks with fishing alongside Ray Stieneke and a 20 pound buffalo fish caught in the Missouri River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stutz
Albert
Jefferson Barracks
Europe
Wm. Philpott
Des“ Moinnes
Bert Philpott
Sioux City
Ray Stieneke
Missouri River
Bjorklund Son Injured in Pacific Navy Action
Mr and Mrs Ernest Bjorklund received a letter from the Navy Department in Washington DC confirming their son Kenneth Bjorklund seaman first class sustained multiple injuries on July 6 1945. He had earlier reported injuries and three weeks hospitalization but returned to duty on his destroyer in the Pacific within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bjorklund
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Kenneth Bjorklund
Bjorklund
Pacific
National Newspaper Week Backed By Publishers
In honoring newspapers during wartime the weekly Chronicle notes publishers work under rationed newsprint. They face continuing shortages and strive to report community news and ads despite handicaps from October 1 to 8 marking National Newspaper Week.
Souvenir Hunters Target Gasoline Coupons
Police in Bloomfield and Des Moines investigate a wave of break-ins where coupons and postage stamps were stolen. Stations were entered and gasoline ration coupons, no longer required for purchases, were the primary items pilfered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Des Moines
Has His Cows, Anyhow Decision of John Kirker
John Kirker, a Montezuma area farmer, avoided milking as a storm loomed. He later found his barn struck by lightning during supper, killing a mule and burning the barn with hay and harness destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirker
Montezuma
Sunday Church Services Schedule
Sunday church notices announce morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school starting at 10 a.m. Services are open to all and highlight planned congregation activities.
Church Activities Schedule At Local United Methodist Church
Church school meets at 10 o clock with Mrs Ruby Carlson as superintendent Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship gathers Wednesday evening at 8 o clock The W S C S plans a general meeting in the church parlors Thursday September 13 The committee includes Mrs George Scott Mrs Raymond Sturgeon Mrs Harry Lockin Mrs Vincent Becker Miss Bess Pitcher Mrs E W Ammons and Mrs Ronald Becker with program leaders Mrs Ray Jones and Mrs Glen Loucks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Carlson
George Scott
Raymond Sturgeon
Harry Lockin
Vincent Becker
Bess Pitcher
E. W. Ammons
Ronald Becker
Ray Jones
Glen Loucks
Olive Baptist Church invites all to worship and study
MT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH A Friendly Place Pastor E. H. Gillet invites locals to Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Devotions with sermon at 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Praise cottage meetings at 8:00 p.m. Come and See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt, Olive Baptist Church
E. H. Gillet
Trinity Lutheran Church Altа Iowa Weekly Schedule
Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon on Will a Man Rob Himself. Bible study at 8 p.m. A Gospel of St John series begins. Confirmation class Saturday at 10 a.m. Daughters meet Wednesday at Anton Anderson home 8:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal next Thursday 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Trinity
Anton Anderson
Emergency Clog Buckwheat as Catch Crop
Buckwheat is described as a meritorious catch or emergency grain crop to replace another small grain that failed or was poor. It can be planted later than any other grain crop, offering flexibility for poor seasons.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule Promotes Christian Education
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites families to Morning worship at High View school at 9 45 a m Sunday school at 10 45 a m with a call to send children to Sunday school. Tuesday teachers meet at 8 p m as church board conveys aims to save America through youth education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High View School
America
Ladies Aid to Meet at Carl Peterson Farm Next Thursday
At 9 p m the administration hosts the Ladies Aid gathering. Mrs Adolph Gregoreen will assist as hostess at the Carl Peterson farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Carl Peterson
Adolph Gregoreen
First U S Portugal Diplomatic Ties In 1790
Washington appointed Col. David Humphreys as the first United States minister to Portugal following the exchange of diplomatic recognition. Humphreys, a Derby Connecticut native, served on General Washington's staff and briefly resided at Mount Vernon with Washington. He previously worked in Paris with Jefferson as secretary of the legation.
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Portugal
United States
Washington
Col
David Humphreys
Derby
Conn
Mount Vernon
Paris
Jefferson
Solubility Note for Rubber Garments in Oil
Text explains natural rubber dissolves in oil and advises wearing oil resistant undergarments to protect rubber from skin contact. It emphasizes layering garments like vests or panties over rubber items to minimize degradation. The guidance cites practical wear precautions for rubber-containing clothing.
Two Toothbrushes Save Teeth Say Expert
An eminent oral hygienist advises using two toothbrushes alternately. One brush soaks in antiseptic solution while the other is in use to prevent bacteria from transferring to teeth and gums.
Job Openings for Local Sales and Farm Experience Required
Manager of large feed company seeks two men for permanent local work rendering service and doing sales. Farm or sales experience helpful. must have a car. Pleasant position. Send only name and address. Personal interview arranged. Box M, do Aurelia Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Sentinel
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Funk’s G
Funks
C. L. Peterson
Agent Alta
Oscar Peterson
Alta
Fire Insurance
Harry H. Lockin
A. V. Fierk
Lou Demarest
Vermillion and
Carl R. Larson
Roscoe, Calif
Ella Johnson
Mabel
W. G. Whitney Elevator
Day’ine
Lucy
His
A. A. Rapp
Max Atherton
Gordon
C. W. Whitlock
Louisville, Ky
Ed Heikens
Bruce
Woman’s Club
Mt. Olive
C. R. Waddell,Jr
George Troy
R. E. Lewis
Cedar Falls
L. H. Daniels
George Brady, Jr
Camp Crowder, Mo
George Brady, Sr
Lockin Agency
Keith Card
Les Card
Keith
Italy
Engineers Combat Battalion
Bth ‘Army
Fred A. Daniels, Jr
U. S. Naval Repair Base
San Diego
F. A. Daniels, Sr
Freddie
U. S. S. Frontier
K. C
Larson’s Store
Aurelia, Iowa
Kay
Automobile Insurance
Eric Carlson
Edith
Charles
Davenport
Moline
Eric
Iowa-Nebraska
Vasa Order of America
Vornado Insurance
Harry H.lockin Insurance Agency
Aurelia Theatre
Arturo de Cordova
Joan Fontaine
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Eadie Was
Ann Miller
Joe Besser
Society Notes
Mildred Thomson
Virgil Larson
Ralph Mongan
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Aurelia Park
American Legion Auxiliary
Fred Parrott
Elva Sauter
Albert Libke
John Holderness
John Baumann
Emma Herold
G. R. Wharton
Lloyd Patterson
A. J. Renaud
M. O. Miller
Miller
Strom
Susan Patterson
Art Larson
C. C. Larson
Roy Collier
W. W. Collier
Everett Collier
Dale Waptons
Howard Miller
Fritz Benburg
John Jenkins
B. Loomis
Laurance
George Higgins
Steinbeck
John Hansen
Paullina
Roy Putman
Rock Island, Ill
Emil Bechtel
Aberdeen
S. Dak
Lyle Collier
Springfield
Methodist Church
E. Stanworth
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. Philip Holmberg
Spencer
Roy Mummert
Music Supply
Athletic Dept. of Aurelia
Russell Null
Spencer (Jr
Lester Lohr
Peterson
Cook
Mr. Farmer
Swanson’s
Ade
Pillsbury’s Best Flour
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