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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
7
The Aurelia Sentinel notes publisher Robert S Forbes and that the paper is published every Thursday and entered as second class matter at the Aurelia Iowa Post Office. It lists subscription rates: $2.50 per year in advance and $3.00 per year in foreign countries.
Voters in Aurelia Iowa will decide January 15 1951 whether to grant Iowa Public Service Company a twenty year franchise to own operate and maintain an electric light heat and power system including a high voltage transmission line within the town. The ballot form explains affirmative and negative marks. The ordinance grants non exclusive rights to construct operate and maintain the electric plant and distribution network in Aurelia for twenty years.
Town of Aurelia adopts a 1950 ordinance granting a grantee rights to install maintain and operate a high voltage electric distribution and street lighting system. The measure sets construction in alleys where possible and requires compliance with fire underwriter standards and town regulation with tolls for pole removal and tree trimming as needed.
A fragment notes the signature line for the Town Clerk remains blank. The item implies an official document awaiting authentication by the clerk before approval or record.
Official ballot for a special election in Aurelia Iowa dated January 15 1951 asks voters to decide on granting a franchise to Iowa Public Service Company. Voting takes place at the Town Council Room from 8 am to 8 pm with December 4 1950 as the date of notice and mayor Chester Sjoberg signing as town clerk. The Sentinel acts as authorized agent for Sioux City newspapers and offers subscriptions.
Calendar item lists year end board meeting for Cherokee county Farm Bureau at Lewis hotel December 28 noon. January 1 Afton township Farm Bureau meeting at the Afton community building noon with covered dish. January 5 Silver township Ladies lesson Meat Cookery at Mrs Lars Mark home. January 8 Farm Bureau kickoff at Catholic church basement 7 30 p.m.
The Dugan family and Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Shank and Donna express sincere gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown by neighbors and friends during their recent sorrow for a dear brother and uncle.
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