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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel issued a notice from E. C. Lighter, proprietor, stating the paper does not stop at expiration unless notified, and continued receipt implies payment. The paper is published weekly in Aurelia Iowa and entered as second class matter.
The piece notes talk of a lieutenant governor reappointing to the senate, a potential yet unlikely plan. Republicans praise keeping intraparty fights from the public eye while contest remains between Harrison E. Spangler and M. M. Cooney for the national committeemanship, with Cooney actively pursuing a bid. Party leaders monitor the dispute closely.
Public Safety Commissioner Karl W. Fischer plans an April refresher school for highway patrol candidates to fill 13 vacancies. When filled, the force will total 128 officers and civilians, 31 below the national average. National figures show 159 patrolmen per state, with hours, pay, and trips varied across the country.
Standings listed for Saturday March 30 with teams Guarantee Oil Co Farmers National Bank Pfister Hybrids Shank's Truckers and Elevator plus player names. Results show March 26 March 28 and top teams winning matches including Guarantee Oil Co Shanks Truckers and Pfisters Hybrids with player lineups and scores.
Miss Violet Hansbruch spent several days with her sister Lelia at Waterloo and visited her brother Merlyn in Cedar Falls. Funeral attendance for Miss Fern Zarr in Cherokee. George Zwick and Laurine and Donald Horine went to Manita Minnesota and returned with Mrs. Cummings remaining for the summer. Mrs. Victor Swanson visited Oscar Lewis family at Newell from Thursday to Sunday. Raymond Zwick stayed with the Fred Zwick home. Wilbur Sexton of Aurelia visited his mother during Easter vacation. Mrs. Thompson, wintering in John Peterson’s home, plans to reside in Galva. L. F. C. girls met at the Afton center schoolhouse. Mrs. Bill Young of Alta visited. Mrs. Earl Zwick visited Brady home.
The Farmers National Bank of Aurelia crushed Daily Times of Cherokee 80 to 32 to complete their regular schedule with 7 wins and one loss. Loan and Abstract of Cherokee sits 6-1 with a final game vs Meriden, potential playoff or outright title depending on outcome in a race that could crown Aurelia champion. Loren Coburn led Aurelia with 25 points.
Democratic candidate L. J. McGivern announces candidacy for state senator in the 46th district covering Cherokee Ida and Plymouth counties. Primary set for June 3, 1940 with request for voter support.
The Eclipse Lumber Co. reports remodeling its office under manager Burton Ruppert. The redesign showcases the store’s offerings with tan walls gray woodwork and a chamoi ceiling. Display shelves are black with red trim and doors painted in product colors. A new private NW office features Nuwood Sta-Lite tile ceilings and Bevell Lap plank walls with green trim.
Mrs Swen Axelson is confined to bed with inflammatory rheumatism. Leonard Kolpin and Dale visited Kraemer home near Fairview Friday night. Leslie Johnson and family from Alta, guests in Quentin Anderson home Sunday. W M Booth hosts Lois Schmidt Madalyne Booth Don Johnson and Ray Hines. John Booth visited Sioux City Monday. Harvey Kolpin visited Storm Lake Saturday.
Mrs. Jesse Kohrt of Rock Rapids district committee woman met with Cherokee county Home Project and 4 H committees to discuss Farm Bureau organization. The day covered the handbook handed to township chairmen and topics including rural health rural schools cooperative marketing and rural libraries.
Church notice outlines Sunday events at the Methodist church including a sub-district rally at 4 PM and a conference year wrap up with four panel discussions. Lunch at 6, fellowship after, program at 8. Reports six months of increased attendance and urges all to attend and welcome new friends.
Edwin Trigg, pastor, leads church services with school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. Junior Group also at 7 p.m. Ladies Aid gathers Thursday afternoon April 11 hosted by Mrs. Richard Nelson Mrs. Walter Anderson Mrs. Forney Dubes and Mrs. Robert Anderson.
William Walter, pastor invites for Sunday school at 9 45 am and English worship at 10 45 am. Sermon on Revelation 2 8 11, second of seven Asia Minor letters, offering encouragement and the Crown of Life to the faithful. Visitors welcome.
Vernon V. White pastor of Mt Olive Baptist Church delivers a sermon emphasizing the scripture For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten. The message cites salvation through faith and the need for devotion.
The church invites all to attend Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, Young People at 6:45, and evening preaching at 8. Choir practice Wednesday evening, Bible study and prayer Thursday evening, Ladies Aid at the parsonage Wednesday afternoon with a covered dish luncheon.
Mr and Mrs Ben Johnson were surprised by neighbors Friday evening as they marked their 25th anniversary. A short program featured Mrs Robert Carlson a reading by Mrs Arling Peterson songs by Mrs George Peterson Mrs Arling Peterson and Miss Arlene Johnson and a presentation by Charles Zwemke gifting silverware. Wilbert Otto made a business call and a lunch followed.
Des Moines Tuesday of last week featured various visits. George Russell spent Friday evening at Fred Hustedt's home. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Otto and Duayne and Phyllis visited Augusta Menke in Galva for Sunday dinner. John Koth and family from Galva visited Fred Koth on Sunday afternoon. Bill Johnson and Albert Otto hosted Sunday greetings in Alta. John Booth conducted business in Sioux City on Monday.
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