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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel published weekly by E. C. Lighter states subscription rates per year in advance. Foreign delivery costs are listed. Notice warns that paper deliveries do not stop at expiration unless subscribers notify and continue to accept the paper, incurring charges.
A candidate announces for state senator in Iowa's 46th district covering Cherokee Ida and Plymouth counties. The primary is set for June 3 1940. The message asks voters for support and notes party affiliation.
The document outlines bold assertions about a candidate with a statewide following and intent to vote, stressing independence from political machines, opposition to the Triple A program, support for a farm price fixing plank, and a history of direct confrontation on issues.
State lawmakers react as Gross announces his bid stirring Republican rivals and sparking talk of a new slate in the primary. Democrats mull Kraschel and Valentine fate while weighing possible runs and a likely high stakes fight in November.
Gov George A Wilson declares Rhodes's death sentence in order and schedules the execution for May 7 at 7 16 am at Fort Madison state penitentiary. Rhodes plans to appeal to federal courts possibly delaying the date again.
Miss Bertha Cadwell, Logan teacher who presented pupils including descendants of former students, has resigned after 38 years in the public school system. The bowling section lists teams and winners from Pfister's Hybrids to Kroll's Funeral Home across April dates, noting multiple club bets and scores.
Sunday school at ten, morning worship at eleven, Young People at 7 15. Evening service features Dr Frank Anderson of Des Moines. Baptist Ladies Aid meets Wednesday April 24 at Mrs Franks home. Mt Olive Baptist will hold annual business meeting Thursday evening April 26. Members urged to attend. Community invited to all services.
Church school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m with a high school choir singing three sacred numbers. Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship attendees will join a rally at First Congregational Sioux City. notify Lois Coombs. Ladies Aid meets Thursday April 25 led by Mrs H Carlberg et al. Mother and daughter banquet set for Thursday May 9 with details to follow.
L H Preul, pastor, outlines church activities including Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, Epworth League at 7, and choir rehearsal Monday. Guest speaker Rev. Greed from Brooke Evangelical speaks April 25 on Russia. W F M S offering April 28. Special high school chorus music Sunday morning. Circle 1 meets April 24. Ladies Aid and official board events follow.
William Walter, Pastor, invites visitors to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and English worship at 1045 a m. The sermon centers on Revelation 2 18 29 and urges personal Christian commitment and weekly church attendance. All are welcome to worship with us.
By order of the Mayor and Town Council, motorists are asked to discontinue center parking on two paved Main Street blocks due to near accidents and car damage. Public safety concerns prompt the action.
Mrs Wm Booth and Mrs Ellen Booth visited Storm Lake on Thursday. A judging team including Bob Booth Lawrence Anderson and Max Ammons traveled to Sioux City Tuesday to judge livestock. Mrs Lillian Libby hosted the P L E PF club Tuesday afternoon and served lunch. The Corrington family from Quimby called on the Booths Saturday. Orville Erickson and the Booths visited Storm Lake on Wednesday. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs W M Booth Bob Jerry and Mrs Ellen Booth at the M Hines home in Aurelia with a call to Clyde Erickson in Cherokee recovering from appendicitis.
Mrs. Fred Schultz and daughter join Mrs. Lester Currin and daughter from New Ulm Minnesota for a weekend at Kenneth Schmidt’s home. Numerous local families and relatives shared visits and meals across Sunday.
Phyllis Glawe Doris Jean Anderson and Bonnie Hatch won the music contest in Ida Grove. The Roxy Theatre in Alta closed after missing equipment payments. C H Winden seeks Buena Vista county Clerk of Courts job in June primaries. Electricity rate revision to take effect next month on June 1 billing. C H Dahl and Sons receive $25 Harm Bureau check for aiding in the Storm Lake theft raids.
Warning issued that the town ordinance prohibiting trucks on two Main Street blocks has been violated and will be enforced by order of the Mayor and Town Council.
The text notes that most auto fatalities happen at night though daytime traffic is higher. It cites a statistic saying six of ten deaths occur after dark as three of four cars are parked for the night and urges readers to consider the figures and their subscription date.
Storm Lake police chief Mulder arrested a man wanted in LeMars ten minutes after hearing a broadcast. Dr. E. Blair of Alvord retires after 43 years of service, receiving keepsake gifts. A prairie fire near Deep River threatened homes but was halted by trenches. Parkersburg mayors dispute legal resignation and vacancy rules amid a council showdown. Osage resident R. A. Spencer notes woodcutters trimming a large street tree.
A car collision sent a tree trunk through a car head while Merrill Smith of Arlington struck and killed his 3 year old son and injured his daughter. A farmer near Clear Lake, Carl Markin, is missing after neighbors found dead calves and sheep, with no foul play evident.
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