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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
3
Public meeting led by Director Dingman considered scheduling a fine band for this summer. Favorable plans aim to provide entertaining musical events in the community with orchestra and town concerts. Some residents could not attend, but outlook is for a successful season without conflicts.
Robert Burns is noted for an editor role and a casual golf achievement as a hall of fame honor is reported. Details are fragmentary but suggest recognition within a golfing context and mention beverages associated with the event or celebration.
Next Sunday morning the sermon theme will be When the Worst Comes. In the evening it will be Scriptural Scouts. Everyone is cordially invited to these and all services of this church.
Cherokee Times reports Sheriff Lloyd Sangwin has filed nomination papers and entered the race for re nomination. Despite delays he is considered among the state's best sheriffs and now faces competition from Harrison Fisher Claude Beasley and other local candidates.
Galva store theft reported Friday night into Saturday morning. Forty two suits hats caps raincoats shirts and neckties stolen. Suspect car with Woodbury county plate tied to gang. $1200 worth of goods found in Wall Street dwelling. One man arrested wearing Wanberg hat. other merchandise linked to Wakefield Nebraska thefts. Suspect faces Nebraska charges or Ida County trial.
Washta resident JK McGonagle announces bid for county auditor on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. A 45 year county resident, 25 of them in Washta, he previously ran the grain business in Washta until last August. His official announcement appears in this issue of The Sentinel.
Advertisement notes Sterling buttermilk mash Chick Well Full O Pep pulk oatmeal and baby chick feed offered at Home Grocery. Items named suggest a local poultry feed assortment for farmers and households.
Radio listeners can hear the Men’s Choral club of Aurelia on WEAU Sioux City Sunday at two o clock The program includes chorus numbers a duet by E S Kiernan and George Lamm and violin solo by Mrs Tone Nelson Kurtz of Fort Dodge The club directed by Mrs C C Waddell features members Clyde Mummert George R Lamm Ray J Parrott and others in a praised musical performance.
A resident circulated petitions urging lawmakers to oppose any change to the 18th Amendment and prohibition. Replies from Albert B. Cummins indicate he shares the view that Congress will act to strengthen the law, not weaken it, and he declines support for modification during the current session.
A 1926 letter from W. D. Boies to Representative Scott argues against weakening the federal prohibition statute. Boies notes a peaceful Vets demonstration, asserts any change will strengthen the law, and expresses confidence that temperance supporters will be assured. The missive reflects congressional views on temperance policy.
Pearl Miller, librarian, notes several overdue titles including Soldiers Stories Creosip Battle Wild Geese Rivers End. Readers are asked to search their libraries and return the listed works.
A speaker named Ames Abe laments locals so tight they refuse to give even a sou to charity. He compares their reluctance to pushing a chicken into a creek or breaking bird eyes on the sidewalk, noting the personal discomfort of parting with money.
Notice to property owners that all ashes and rubbish must be removed from streets and alleys. Failure to comply will lead the town to perform the work and charge the abutting property. By order of the street and alley committee.
A local ad promotes Briardale coffee at 50 cents per pound. The copy urges readers to try the blend and enjoy its value. The message emphasizes affordability and a welcoming recommendation for shoppers seeking a steady daily coffee.
Peterson Patriot notes the Izaak Walton league drive ends with D. L. Stevens team gaining 43 new members while Fred Langford’s team adds 80. Washta Journal reports Lake Davison, real estate and insurance man, dies April 1 after a long illness. Marcus News says Marcus builds a $55,000 school annex with fall occupancy and fall commencement in the new auditorium. Storm Lake Register covers City Council hiring engineer Curry to study septic tank odor removal and Rev. W. P. McCormick’s election as Waterloo Presbyterian pastor. Galva Tribune details Homer Williams’ mastoid surgery in Sioux City with recovery underway. Fonda Times reports Mrs. Lawn loses foot and sustains leg and head injuries in a Ford sedan crash Friday.
E. L. Hogue, Iowa budget director from Des Moines, will address the Aurelia Community Club on Wednesday evening April 28. He holds a top role in state administration and will discuss the large tax totals collected in the state.
Next Sunday morning the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. The theme will be The Threefold Inscription. In the evening the first in a series on Pilgrim's Progress will be given with the theme Christian to The Wicket Gate. The pastor notes growing audience interest and invites all to attend.
The schedule lists a April dual at Alta, April 30 invitation at Fonda, May 8 district at Storm Lake, May 15 county at Meriden, and May 21 triangle meet at Aurelia with Larrabee Washta and Aurelia participating.
Sunday school at 10 am services in American language at 10 45 am Sermon theme Christ The Good Shepherd Is he your shepherd He wants to be so come and accept him Sentinel ads do stimulate business
Ten years ago the Peoples Co Operative Telephone Co planned underground main lines in town and a W C G T A was formed by Aurelia ladies. Mrs Butterfield bought a residence, Hulbert became primg Arai’s assistant at Aurelia Lumber Co. today. Twenty years ago J C Lockin prepared plans for a Walnut street house. M L Garber and family moved to Aurelia from Correctionville. Crepps and Murphy sold 480 acres in Buffalo County SD for 35000 to Gilchrist Bros who bought it twelve years earlier for 8 per acre.
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