Local notes from Aurelia and surrounding towns
A summary of visits and events includes H H Lockin as business caller in Sioux City, housework ad by Mrs. Wm Goodburn, travel to Willkie rally in Sioux City, multiple visits to and from Aurelia, Rochester Mayo Clinic trips, a wedding in Kansas, republican meeting in Aurelia, and plans for a Willkie for President club with Harry Lockin as precinct committeeman among Cherokee attendees. Lorraine Olive born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Griffith on Friday September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Griffith
Lorraine Olive
W. H.bischel
Okoboji
Community Club
Willkie
Aurelia
Harry Lockin
A. J. Fraser
Sioux City
Wendell Willkie
Will Petersons Attend City and Church Events
A local note lists residents traveling for visits and conventions. Espy McDeid and townsfolk plan trips. bankers meet in Atlantic City. officials attend Willkie speech and Methodist conference. The Aurelia community holds a church meeting and sets a pancake fry for October 29.
Rev Preul Attending Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference
Rev. L. H. Preul left Tuesday for the annual northwest Iowa Methodist conference at First Church of Sioux City. Delegates Walter Lewis and H. H. Lockin attend this Thursday afternoon. Preul seeks another year after four years with the Au relia charge. church members recently approved the recommendation unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Preul
Sioux City
Walter Lewis
H. H. Lockin
F. F. A. Elects New Officers Monday Night
At a Monday night meeting in the school building the local F. F. A. elected Vernon Schulke as president Harold Anderson as vice president Marvin Anderson as secretary Vernon Ohlson as reporter. Ice cream and pie were served to close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the
Methodist Church
George Lamm
Wm. Sleezer
Glen Sleezer
Kenneth Bischel
Wilbur Allen
George Parrott
Vernon Schulke
Harold Anderson
Marvin Anderson
Vernon Ohlson
A. H. Vogel
F. FP. A
LeMars
Northwest
Iowa
Stouder
Ames
H. T. Howe
Rebekahs and clubs host September social events note
Society notes record several gatherings held in September. Rebekahs and Odd Fellows shared a house warming at Mrs. B B McCarty with bingo and a picnic lunch. Other clubs met at various homes with contests, prizes, and lunches, including Embroidery Club, Helping Hand Circle, Plymates, and N R Club, with guests and out of town visitors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Thomson
Fritz Mueller
Rebekahs and
Odd Fellows
B. B. McCarty
Helping Hand Circle
Bert Philpott
Helmer Carlberg
Dorothy Converse
I. BR. Cram
Henry Braasch
Carlberg
Converse
Cram
Espy McDeid
Rama Peckenschneider
Mount Olive News Notes Social Visits and Local Events
Community notices describe visitors and hosts across Diamond township Aurelia and nearby towns. Families including the Warrenders Fasslers Deerings Rhodos and Johnsons appear with extended gatherings in homes and church events. Olive Ladies Aid planned a church chicken supper for Oct 9 as part of fall activities.
Miss Beulah Williams Weds Delbert Crocker in Wayne Neb
Miss Beulah Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Williams of Aurelia marries Delbert Crocker of Cherokee in a ceremony held Saturday August 31 at Wayne Nebraska. Attendants were Miss Edna Rupp and Wilbur Simmons of Cherokee. The Crockers reside at 242 East Willow Street Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Williams
Cherokee
Jess Williams
Aurelia
Delbert Crocker
Wayne
Nebr
Edna Rupp
Wilbur Simmons
Pilley Cream Station
Former Brooke Boy Wed at Athol Kansas
The marriage of Linda Beckman of Athol Kansas to Orville Roggow son of H A Roggow Aurelia was solemnized at Athol on Sunday September 22 Miss Viola Roggow of Cherokee was bridesmaid Leonard Beckman was best man Maxine Roggow flower girl Melvin Roggow usher Dinner served at the bride’s home after the ceremony Attending included H A Roggow and family Orville Roggow a Brooke township High School class of 1986 graduate plans to move to Kansas City with his bride after brief work period in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Roggon
Athol
Kan
Orville
Linda Beckmann
Linda Beckman
Orville Roggow
H. A. Roggow
Aurelia
Viola Roggow
Cherokee
Leonard Beckman
Maxine Roggow
Melvin Roggow
Melvin Maxine
Viola
Brooke Township
Chillicothe Business College
Paulson Hosts Women’s Demo Club Meeting
The Cherokee county Women’s Democratic Club met at Mrs. Leslie Paulson’s Aurelia home at 2:30 PM last Thursday. Harold Arnold and Forrest J. Bell spoke on Soil Conservation and Flood Control. Forty five members enjoyed lunch. next meeting will be at Mrs. Clara Kissinger’s Washta on October 3 to discuss national defense with a Des Moines speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Democratic Club
Cherokee County
Leslie Paulson
Aurelia
Harold Arnold
Forrest J. Bell
Paulson
Clara Kissinger
Washta
Des Moines
Community Notes From Aurelia and Surrounding Areas
Sunday guests gathered at the Arthur Bruce home in Aurelia for a family dinner. Rev. L. C. Bengtson led services at Mt. Olive and will preach next Sunday in the absence of the pastor on vacation. Mrs. Anne Jones visited relatives near Washta. Edgar Johnson and Good Hope Ladies Aid hosted Thursday. The Marion Robbins family mourns the death of Mr. Robbins with services in Storm Lake Tuesday. Arthur Anderson of Canistota, M. D., dined with the Johnsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Warrender
Neville Murdock
Diamond Township
Adolph Fassler
Aurelia
Leota Deering
Los Angeles
Calif
Ralph Rhode
Maxine
Quimby
Edd Gearke
Frank Becker
Dexter McQuinn
Lizzie Mongan
Julius Johnson
Malaca
Minn
Roy Johnson
Bellingham
Wash
Lillian Johnson
Wayne
St. Paul
C. A. Peterson
Diamond Center
Edgar Jeuhns
Mar
Mia
Homer Anderson
Hazel, Anderson and Sons
Margaret. Garner
Mayme Bovey
Clarence Perrin
James Graves
Harry Perrin
Joe Onn
Robert Perrin
Sutherland
Nina Loucks
Afton Township
Harry Anderson
Paul Anderson
Earl. Bruce
Arthur Bruce
L. C. Bengtson
Newell
Mt. Olive
Anne Jones
Claude
Washta
B. H. Dukes
Edd Georke
Omaha
Card of Thanks Reads Grateful Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
A note of appreciation expresses gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy received during bereavement and thanks for flower tributes. The message invites readers to read the accompanying ads for further notices.
Iowa State Fair Ends With Narrow Surplus After Rain
Despite heavy rain and bad weather, Iowa State Fair officials estimate 1940 expenses at about 800000 with receipts near 300000. The fair carried an emergency reserve of just over 350000 and will close with a small surplus to fund the 1941 exposition. Attendance reached 360599 amid weather disruptions, with post-rain days showing strong crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Classified Ad Listings and Farm Loan Notice
Classified locals 10c per line first insertion. Be a line for each succeeding insertion. Phone No. 70 R3. ARETNA FARM LOANS Law rates. No commission appraisal or line examination costs to the borrower. It is worth looking into See The Farmers National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aretna
Farmers National Bank
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Weiner
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Iowa State Fair
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