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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel is published by E. C. Lighter, Proprietor. It is issued every Thursday and filed as second class matter at the Aurelia Iowa post office.
The article discusses whether certain companies should be required to register, noting past efforts by the late Attorney General Fred D. Everett and Curtis. With Everett's death, no decision was reached, though some favor registration to ease future legal proceedings in this state. The secretary awaits the attorney general's reply as a conference may be planned. The piece also reports Mrs. W. G. Whitney's three week conducting tour across the western states, Old Mexico and Canada, visiting Camp Roberts, California, with stops in Seattle and Victoria before returning via Canada to St. Paul.
Cletus Boots Poffenberger, former major league pitcher, signed by Aurelia for the remainder of the season. He won his first game for Aurelia 8 to 2 over Hamm's at Council Bluffs last Sunday. Poffenberger, previously with Brooklyn Dodgers and Montreal, had been with Buford in the Denver Post tournament and faced suspension in the Southern association after a dispute with an umpire. He hopes to return to the majors after this season.
Members of the junior band enjoyed a day trip to Holstein with swimming and a park picnic. Attendees included John Lockin Richard Leeds Mertie Bell Opal Mongan Patty Clark Elizabeth Eddy Bobby Waddell Meryl Schulke Betty Lou Nelson Jean Mongan Melva Carde Danny Coombs Bill Jackson Donna Leeds Edith Carlson and Mary Ann Nelson. Rev Trigg Mrs Sig Nelson and Lloyd Ruby provided transportation. Tae Mitchell of Sioux City visited from Friday to Sunday at the Hines home.
Star pitcher Ronnie Miller of Aurelia signed up with the Washington Senators in the American League after a St. Louis tryout. He married Thelma Martin in St. Louis last week and then moved to Washington, joining the Senators for the balance of the season.
Miss Opal Erickson of Cherokee is honored at a Saturday shower hosted by Mrs. Wm. Booth and others in East Afton and Elk. Prizes went to Fae Hines and Mrs. Ray Hines. gifts presented with a teal blue and white umbrella. Additional notes cover local visits, vacations, and teaching changes with several area residents traveling or returning from trips.
Mrs. Ben Galvin hosted a club gathering with social time and refreshments. Arnolds Park Bell picnic attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hickey and family and others. Erna Otto left for Hinsdale and Rev. Milton Otto for Cottonwood after a week with the Ottos. Rev. Otto preached at St. Paul’s in Aurelia. Johnnie and Melvin Linquist shopped cattle in Sioux City. Several residents visited relatives and shopped in nearby towns, with multiple calls from Tony Carlson and the Peterson family around Diamond and Cherokee.
Aurelia pitchers dominated with Jammer blanking Hamm's for a 3 2 win in Council Bluffs first round. Poffenberger fired four hits as Aurelia built a 3 2 lead in four innings, then held Hamm's scoreless rest of game. Collins led Aurelia with three hits, while Rock Valley defeated Aurelia 8 7 in ninth as Crimmings allowed three straight Rock Valley hits to seal the loss.
Mt Olive residents note visits from Mary Sawwell of South Gate and family travelers in Cherokee and Galva. Funerals, school events, evangelistic meetings led by Rev G R Siemens, and a 10 day FFA Ozark trip are reported with multiple local families and schools named.
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