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Newspaper

Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

4

Jake S More Elected Iowa Democratic Chairman

Jake S More of Harlan wins unanimous election as chairman of the Iowa Democratic state central committee, becoming one of the youngest leaders in town history. He will split time between Des Moines and the 1942 campaign, with Drake Law College graduate and former county attorney background.

Centerville High School Iowa Democratic State Central Committee Centerville Jake S. More Harlan John K. Valentine Valentine Jake More Central Committee IE. H Birmingham Sioux City Internal Revenue Des Moines Drake Law College Young Democratic Rub Shelby County More Unionville Appenooge County Mary Louise Carolyn Ann Claude E. Drake Radcliffe Superntendent M. W. Ellis Charles City Drake City National Bank Washington, D. C

Rest room bid sought by town council

Ten years ago the town council advertised for bids to erect a restroom at the city park. Nellie Anderson moved her beauty parlor to Sioux City this Thursday morning. Iowa's first public flying exhibition of an autogiro would be at the state fair costing $15,000. Twenty years ago P A Johnson died from injuries after a fork tine pierced his head near Linn Grove. Official markers for Grant highways were placed along the road. Aurelia chautauqua closed with a small deficit but anticipated balance would cover it. Thirty years ago Charles Meinking of Sheldon was shot and buried here. The Kolpin baby died when a buggy wheel malfunctioned. Wm Mummert rented the Joe Ward farm and would move here next March.

Nellie ‘Anderson Sioux City Iowa P. A. Johnson Linn Grove Grant Charles Meinking Sheldon Geo. Kolpin Jr Wm. Mummert Elkton S. D Joe Ward Afton Township

Raymond Phillips 5 Escapes Electric Shock in Backyard Incident

Five year old Raymond Phillips nearly electrocutes himself when he touches a high tension wire while swinging from a tree in the family yard. He falls unconscious from a 16 foot drop, suffers burns to both hands and the right leg, but begins to recover after medical care. The second item notes Aurelia Commercial club’s Monday meeting to discuss Farmers Picnic and Colt Show on August 29 30.

Raymond Phillips K. J. Phillips Raymond

Two Vocal Soloists Highlight Aurelia Band Concert

Miss Geneva Nelson head of music at Valley City NC teachers college will sing A Perfect Day and Garry Me Back to Old Virginia. Sherwood Ohigan will sing The Rosary and I Am an American. A trombone novelty Trombone Toboggan by Lois Johnson and others features the program.

Geneva Nelson Art Pastata State Teachers College Valley City N. C Sherwood Ohigan Aurelia High Miss Nelson Old Virginny Sherwood Lois Johnson Clayton Lehnhardt Arthur Daniels Marian “Patten Kenneth ‘Ruby Storm Lake

F F A Boys to Leave August 15 for Ozark Trip

Aurelia FFA plans a 1600 mile Ozark tour starting August 15 lasting about 10 days. About 19 boys plus instructor A H Vogel travel through Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas by Oren Coombs' school bus visiting sites such as Kansas City Judge Fullerton Angu g farm and J O Penney dairy farm. They intend to camp when possible fish and swim along the journey.

Aurelia F.F.A Fullerton Miami Okla J. O. Penney Missouri Oren Coombs

Tentative 4-H Achievement Day Program Outlined

Cherokee county announces a tentative schedule for the annual county girls 4-H Achievement Day at the Methodist Church on August 14. Expected attendance is about 350 with clubs including Quimby Quorum Spring Riverside and Washta Willing Workers providing demonstrations and program numbers.

Methodist Church Farm Bureau Ruby Greiner Nail Quimby Quorum Club Conservation Spring Riverside A. J. Marken Greene Kenning Wee Emmett Ammons Goens Lois Hughes Boone Joyce Davis Quimby Afton Township Spring Township Rock Township Pitcher Township Washta Liberty Glu Aftyn Township Amherst Aluhy Liberty Amherst

Navy ad seeks 25000 young men to fly planes

The navy advertises for about 25,000 qualified young men to join as pilots and air crew. Training is described as the best in aviation with pay during instruction, and a free illustrated booklet “Life in the Navy” is available via the Sentinel office or by sending the coupon.

Navy Sentinel

Maximum 1942 AAA farm payments announced

Cherokee county AAA chairman Ray R. Marsh outlined the 1942 soil-building payments and crop allotments. Farmers may earn two payments for soil-building practices and planting within crop allotments, with rates set per acre and a special $15 forest-tree planting allowance.

AAA Ray R. Marsh Cherokee County Aaa Congress Cherokee County Marah March

Defense Bond Quiz and Savings Stamp Denominations

The quiz lists Defense Savings Stamps in denominations of ten, twenty six, fifty cents, one dollar, and five dollars with a free album on first purchase for 25 cent stamps. Defense Savings Bonds are offered as series FE at 18.75, 37.50, 75, 375, and 750 dollars. series IE from 74 to 7400 dollars. series GE from 100 to 10000 dollars. For purchases visit a post office or bank or write the Treasurer of the United States, Washington DC.

Defense Savings United States Washington, D. C

Aurelians Lead Denver Post With Two Wins

A. Andy Nelson of Dayton Indiana has joined Flory drug store in Aurelia as pharmacist and clerk. He began work last Friday August 1 and is a registered pharmacist. He is married and his wife will move soon once housing is found.

Andy” Nelson Dayton Flory Drug Aurelia Nelson

Former Aurelia Woman Dies in New York State

Mrs. CG W Failor 36 of Poughkeepsie New York died Monday night from embolism during surgery. Born Ethel Nelson in Aurelia she attended local schools and graduated in 1923. Survived by husband two daughters parents and several siblings with funeral in Poughkeepsie and burial in Aurelia cemetery.

CG. W. Failor Poughkeepaie New York Ed Nelson Poughkeepsie Aurelia L. H. Preul Methodist Church Failor Ethel Nelson Jane Celia Cherokee Harold Ray Marcus Foun

One Aurelia Bus Route Discontinued by School Board

Aurelia school board decided to discontinue the bus route driven by Roy Demarest due to low student pickup. The route will be consolidated with J. W. Grapenthen's route. All other drivers including Grapenthen and staff were rehired for another year. The board approved the budget estimate with no objections.

Roy Demarest Aurelia Schol Board Aurelia J. W. Grapenthen C. H. Kaskey Roy Matzdorff Oren Coombs Clay Dawson Otto Plautz John Holderness Charlie Waddell Ira Mann James Scott J. M. Gay Martin Bursheim

William Bates Awarded Master of Arts Degree in Education

William Bates son of Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Bates of Aurelia will receive the Master of Arts in Education at a twilight ceremony for the summer school class at Colorado State College of Education in Greeley. Bates studied four years in the summer program and will coach at Milford this season before returning there in the fall. Bates’s parents travel to Greeley for the exercises and plan a Black Hills sightseeing trip on the way home. Keith Card visits Union Star Missouri with his sister-in-law’s family Vincent Bumann.

William Bates E. G. Bates Aurelia Colorado State College of Education Greeley Cola William Greeley College Milford Black Hills Keith Card Les Card Union Star Inlaw Vincent Bumann

Band Tag Day Boosters in Aurelia Next Saturday

Aurelia residents are urged to support the band by buying band tags on August 9. Band boosters will sell tags to fund band expenses including jackets and a new glockenspiel. Proceeds benefit the Aurelia school band which hosts Saturday concerts on Main Street.

Aurelia Aurelia Main Street

Clarence Johnson Home On Navy Furlough

Clarence Johnson son of Mrs Ella Johnson arrived Sunday to spend about 12 days in his old hometown while on a navy leave of absence. He is a warrant machinist in charge of the main engine division on a fighter with 44 men under him. Johnson has 17 years more to serve before retirement and plans to carry on in the service.

Clarence Johnson Ella Johnson Navy Honolulu Omaha Patricia Betsy Clarence Uncle Sam

Aurelians Eye Friday Fight With Centennial Coal in Denver

Iowa semi pro Aurelians hold two wins in the Denver Post tournament at Denver Colo a 7 6 win over Fort Leavenworth and a 15 1 trouncing of Rogers Jewelry. They are one of three teams still undefeated as Cent Coal Louisville has two wins. Aurelia likely faces Centennial Coal Friday per Ed Brummer letter.

Aurelians Iowa Denver Colo Centennial Coal Louisville Ethiopian Clowns and Bona Allen of Buford Rogers Jewelry Bill Jammer Aurelia Ed Brummer Aure“Li Uatay NEBE Bona Allen

Afton 4-H Club Plans Annual Program Friday Night

The Afton League of 4 Leaf Clover will stage an eight o'clock program Friday at Glenn Loucks Farm eight miles north of Aurelia. Readings, demonstrations, reports, music, and a playlet by members are listed with leaders Kathleen Grashoff Janice Meinking and Mrs. Gilbert Clow. Ice cream and pop will follow, and a gum purchase offers a chance at a free picture.

Afton Glenn Loucks Farm Afton League of Afton Township Aurelia Gilbert Clow

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