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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
3
State patrol crews rise to 386 recruits yet remain below the 165 man authorization. resignations create monthly vacancies with no waiting list. equipment shortages and revolver supply issues complicate patrol readiness amid law enforcement school plans and political campaign notes.
In Aurelia on Saturday the Dokies parade led by the Aurelia high school band moved along Main Street. About 80 Dokies and Knights attended the banquet at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Dokie Ceremonial initiating 15 new members. Notables from nearby cities attended.
Aurelia hosts Hartley in a conference football opener at home Friday under Coach Russell Null. Hartley arrives off a prior game in which their opponent was heavily beaten. The Aurelia businessmen sponsor a large ad listing home and away games and note a schedule change shifting the Marcus October 4 game to afternoon.
Kenneth Shoenhair aged 22 of Afton, a veteran, accidentally shot himself in the leg with a .22 calibre rifle during rabbit cleaning. The incident appears accidental with no foul play suspected.
Church school and Bible study classes at 10 a.m. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Preparatory sermon It Is The Lord. Saturday the confirmation class meets at 10 a.m. Board meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Luther League guests from Odebolt and Kiron Thursday at 8 p.m. Missionary committee in charge. Sept 27 church school teachers meet at 7 30 p.m.
Morning worship begins at 9 45 a m at Highview school with church school following at 10 40 a m under Pastor C Philip Holmberg.
Rev E Trigg leads a 11 am service with sermon text Joel 3 14 focusing on worship first. Hymns Nos 3 16 and 47 highlight praise and God as helper. Bible study at 10 am and a 6 30 pm youth meeting with lunch. thanks for last Sunday's attendance.
The Methodist Church in Eagle Grove Iowa announces its annual conference will run from Thursday September 19 to Sunday September 22 with Bishop Brashares presiding. No Sunday preaching or Sunday school will occur. W S C S general meeting set for Thursday September 26 in the church parlors.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites worshippers for Sunday service on September 22 with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. divine service led by Pastor Joel Ross. Sermon titled The Cost of our Salvation based on Matt 16 21 26. Federated women meet Zion Lutheran Sept 24 at 10 30 a.m. All welcome.
Mt Olive Baptist Church invites all not worshipping elsewhere to join E H Gillet for Bible School at 10:00 a m Morning worship at 11:00 a m and Evening Devotions with sermon at 8:00 p m Thursday prayer and praise cottage meetings at 8:00 p m
Vincent McDermott was pinned under a tractor submerged in two feet of mud and water when it overturned in a creek near Anthon. His brother Joe kept his head above water until bystanders arrived and rescue workers freed him two hours later.
Aurelia loses 7 to 2 to Rossie in the opening round of the 6 County League tournament on the home diamond. Rossie and Albert City advance, with games postponed due to rain and rescheduled for September 22 and 29. Harold Larson, a 14 year old stalwart, is noted absent from this game.
The Aurelia Women’s Club met at Mrs. Carl B Peterson’s home after a four month break. Members wore 50 to 90 year old costumes and discussed Iowa history themes. New members Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Godfrey joined. two delegates were named for the Ida Grove district meeting on October 16.
The Aurelia high school junior class launches its annual magazine subscription drive under Curtis Publishing Company sponsorship. The plan offers forty two titles from other publishers and runs for ten days with prizes for top sellers. Sponsor guides include Miss Dorothy Wieblen R W Forbes and principal Claude St de Paer in an advisory role.
A second biweekly public dance in Aurelia and surrounding area is planned for Friday night at the Legion Hall with Ding Ellis providing the music. The event is part of a series sponsored by the American Legion encouraging regular Friday dancing.
The W S C S held a general meeting in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon September 12. Mrs Ernest Stanworth led devotions and Mrs Nels Carlson presided at a brief business session.
A Rexall store announces Beauty Week starting Monday September 23 hosted by a trained Beauty Expert. Ten free 45 minute consultations with a restful facial, makeup tips, and charm enhancements are offered daily at Data Nome Beauty Creations. Call or visit Flory Drug to reserve an appointment.
The Local Committee led by A A Rapp R P thanks the Aurelia businessmen Pythian Sisters Knights and others who contributed to the success of the D C K K Ceremonial held Saturday.
The A. H. S. football slate lists games on Sept 20 against Hartley at home Sept 27 against Akron away Oct 4 against Marcus away Oct 11 against Seo Rapids at home Oct 18 against Sutherland away Oct 25 against Primghar at home Nov 1 against Sanborn at home Nov 11 against Alta away.
Ten years ago a son was born to Mr and Mrs Chris Caboth and a fine showing by H L Carlbergs Pure Gold Orpingtons at Pilot Rock earned five firsts and a good purse. Walter Whitney and family moved into the W H Bischel house. Lola Leonard and John Axelson wed at the Aurelia Congregational parsonage. Twenty years ago school bus drivers were named Otto Matzdorff Ira Mann and others while Mrs John Genther led in a cucumber contest. a 13 ounce 16 inch cucumber drew attention.
C W Sankey of Clarion told a Spencer luncheon that eradicating tuberculosis remains a stiff public health challenge. He noted 349 tuberculosis deaths in Iowa last year and cited Cherokee county attendees Mrs Roy Ohlson and Miss Floy Heinrich among others at the 1946 regional institute event. Four association members led sessions on Christmas Seal Sale methods.
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