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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel announces publication by E. C. Lighter and the Aurelia Iowa operation. It lists subscription rates of 1.50 in foreign countries 2.00 in advance and notes papers do not stop at expiration unless notified, with continuing subscribers obligated to pay.
Iowa State College hosts the 19th Veishea open house May 8 9 and 10 inviting high school students parents and friends to Ames. Visitors tour five divisions view exhibits learn about training and enjoy intercollegiate sports a vodvil debate and Stars Over Veishea outdoor show with a turf tourney and a large parade on May 10 featuring more than 100 floats.
Community notices from Afton area recount social events at local homes. Mrs Shirley Robinson hosted the L F C, Mrs Irma Allen led the Methodist circle, and Doris Mahne hosted the A C C with a good crowd. Families visited and messages note rain delaying grain planting but pastures turning green.
A historical note argues four in faults drive trialic accidents: inattention, inexperience, incompetence, and indifference. Inattention is blamed as the leading cause of motor deaths and injuries, with modern highspeed cars exacerbating the hazard. The piece warns that inexperience plus incompetence and a lack of courtesy worsen safety as advertising luridly provokes driving behavior.
The state health department explains that marriage health certificates are issued by the clerk of the district court in any county and must be presented to the clerk of the county where the marriage will occur. Separate certificates are required for each party and must accompany the doctor’s examination. The 20 day rule applies to exams prior to license application, and a license expires if the marriage is not performed within 20 days. Non resident blanks available from clerks in states without similar laws.
Vernon Y. White presides as MT Olive Baptist lists Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with evening services and V P at 7 pm. Congregational Church notes church school at 10 am, Rev Wilson of Storm Lake to preach on The wrong of doing what is right, and no town Pilgrim Fellowship due to Primghar district rally.
Church school at 10:00 with W A Lewis superintendent Morning worship at 11 Epworth League 7 Evening service 7 9 Fellowship program led by Gus Ohlson DeLoris Peterson and Edgar Allen refreshment committee Choir rehearsal Monday 7 40 Annual meeting of northwest Town Woman s Society of Christian Service May 1 First Methodist Fort Dodge Mother daughter banquet May 6 at 6 30 Men s Brotherhood rally May 6 delegates from 26 churches Regular King s Herald meeting Mrs W A Allen in charge Four church services promote community faith across the area
William Walter, pastor, welcomes visitors to St Pauls Lutheran Church. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a m and English language Divine worship at 10:45 a m. Sermon titled As We Forgive Our Debtors based on Matthew 6 12. Doors open to all men. all services are open to everyone.
Last week men gathered at Will Hogue farm near Corydon to chase jackrabbits. Three rabbits were accounted for. A five year old, Joe Moon, fell from a school gym balcony in Licona but sustained no broken bones.
The Hotshots topped the division in the second half of the men’s league bowling season earning the top purse of 35 dollars from a 140 dollar prize. Second place earned 28 dollars for Guarantee Oil Co with third place shared by Kroll Funeral Home and DeKalb Hybrids at 21 dollars each. Others split smaller amounts with Farmers National Bank at 14 and Pioneer Hybrids at 10.50 while A Fraser Elevator and Drug Store shared 5.25 each.
Aurelia's new track and field facility nears completion under Coach Julian Nitzke. Conditioning work includes rak ing and rolling, with a broad jump pit and runways under construction. Standout marks include Mongan 39 ft shot put, Larson 123 ft discus, and Booth 142 ft javelin as the squad trains for mile and medley relays. A dust meet with Quimby and a possible May 1916 meet with Alty are planned.
Classified ad notes Recleaned Vanguard Canadian seed oats for sale at 75 cents per bushel. Contact Elmer Buddenhagen at phone 1427 in Aurelia.
The Aurelia post office will sell Defense Savings Bonds and Postal Savings Stamps starting May 1. Bonds cost 75 cents per 1 dollar of value, mature in ten years, with redemption after 60 days. Limits: 5000 per person per year. larger buyers through banks. Postal stamps offered in 10c to 5 and 5 dollar denominations with free pocket albums. Secretary Morgenthau urged savings to support the country.
A kite attached to a fence post at Helming school near Waukon touched an electric wire after recess and ignited dry grass. Firefighters extinguished the blaze before substantial damage occurred. The incident followed a national defense bond drive.
Eddie Sturm acted quickly at Sveigel Hatchery in Carroll to stop an elevator as it reached Harold Mosman, averting serious injury after Pat Mosman’s scream alerted staff. The incident highlights prompt response at the facility.
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