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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
5
The Aurelia Sentinel lists E. C. Lighter as proprietor and notes publishing weekly on Thursdays. Subscription rates are stated per year in advance with higher charges for foreign delivery. Readers are informed the paper does not stop at expiration and continued receipt implies ongoing payment.
The Cherokee county Farm Bureau launches its annual membership campaign next week with expectations of a large rise in members. Enthusiastic workers joined the drive to push the 1940 total to an all time high, urging farmers to join the nationwide organization for farmer benefits and community support.
The message highlights Farm Bureau achievements in rural electrification soil conservation a government farm program protecting the farmer's market 4 H club work home makers projects and weed eradication programs The piece urges greater membership to expand these benefits for farmers the backbone of civilization and invites readers to join.
Aurelia high school lost the opener to Meriden by 28 to 11 with the second team also falling 10 to 6. Meriden led 4 6 after one period and 8 6 at halftime before pulling away in the final half. Fassler was sidelined by a foot injury slowing Aurelia’s offense. Hamman and Pingel contributed solidly in defeat.
Cobulti led Aurelia with two field goals and Graves added eight points as Meriden fell short. Aurelia’s first home game is set Friday night against Larrabee in both first and second team contests.
Monday noon fire at Mayor Sigg Matzdorff’s residence was quickly suppressed by the Aurelia Fire Department. Loss under $800, with Des Moines Town Mutual Dwelling Insurance Co handling claims and issuing payment within days. Adjuster visited Tuesday. settlement deemed satisfactory. check delivered Thursday morning.
The Sentinel lists H H Lockin Insurance Agency as the authorized subscription agent for Sioux City and Des Moines newspapers. Readers are invited to sign up through the agency for newspaper delivery.
The lower Saguenay between Chi, Chicoutimi, and Tadoussac forms a fjord like outlet to the St Lawrence. Early reports call it a deep, mysterious river with a dark floor seen by Jacques Cartier as he voyage through the narrows.
Linseed oil used in varnish making by monks in the twelfth century. Varnish producing dates from Theophilus era, with protective finishes in use since the Pharaohs.
Motion of small classified notices lists Poland China boars for sale by J A Penn north of fair grounds Alto Iowa. 160 acres of improved farm land for sale near Aurelia by W H Bischel 882. Poland China boars for sale by Wm Hahn two miles south four west of Good Hope. second hand electric washer with upper twin tubs cheap guaranteed oil Co.
Edwin Trigg is pastor with church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Junior and Senior Endeavor meet at 7 p.m. A new Sunday school class for adults is organized. teacher A. J. Renaud, president Mrs. R. Glawe, secretary-treasurer Mrs. Mamie Simmers.
The Methodist Church announces a 1:80 Saturday Christmas program at the church with all children urged to attend. Epworth League rallies, choir rehearsal, and Ladies Aid events are scheduled through December with multiple hostesses and a delegation trip to Sutherland.
Vernon V. White delivers a sermon at Mt Olive Baptist Church focusing on service and sacrifice as exemplified by the Son of Man. The message emphasizes humility and dedication to ministering to others.
The notice outlines Sunday services at 10 for Sunday school, 11 for morning worship, and 7 30 for evening preaching. It lists Tuesday choir practice, Thursday prayer service and Bible study, and invites visitors to attend.
William Walter, pastor, conducts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and English language divine worship at 10 45 a m with Holy Communion. Announcements due Friday afternoon or evening. Children’s Christmas program rehearsal Saturday at 2 pm.
The American Bankers Association released Iowa bank loan figures for the first half of 1939. It reports 323 banks, about 49 percent of the state's banks, issued 229 679 new loans totaling 114 428 324 dollars and renewed 105 758 loans totaling 66 317 665 dollars. Mortgage lending included 2 807 new loans totaling 7 743 708 dollars.
Data indicate new loans total 498 dollars with 327 average renewals per bank and 627 average renewal amount. Banks report 9 new mortgages per bank averaging 2769 dollars. Open lines of credit in 13 Iowa banks total 17,466,475 dollars with 9,372,202 dollars in use, or 53 percent, as of June 30.
Answers outline 1940 corn loan terms in Iowa including rate of 57 cents per bushel on eligible corn, eligibility rules for 1939 allotment participants, start after December 1, 1940 program forms, loan availability until March 31, 1940, note maturity on August 1, 1940, and a three percent annual interest rate, down one point from last year.
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