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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
3
Readable notes recall a Pancake Day festival in Aurelia while nearby towns share headlines about Gamble Stores planning a Remsen branch, a notable osteopathy student visiting, a bishop's death, adult education growth, airport land purchase, a bank opening, a bakery accident, and a pancake day event.
The Aurelia high school team split two games after last week’s report, losing to Brooke 28 to 19 in a crowded arena and beating Galva 29 to 18. Brooke led late with sharp shooting. Aurelia’s second team lost 28 to 16, and Galva’s second squad fell 18 to 12.
The Aurelia Sentinel returns to seven columns this week after a period in six columns to accommodate more weekly news. The change aims to improve news coverage while preserving reporting standards. Local business leaders are urged to provide advertising to support the paper. Saturday is pancake day in Aurelia.
Emil and Emma Radke celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home with 76 guests including nine children and their families. A living room suite, gold decorations, a five hundred/card party, and musical numbers marked the event.
The Girl Scouts held a Tuesday after school patrol meeting reviewing Tenderfoot requirements. They practiced the Star Spangled Banner verses, planned a March 4 tea luncheon, appointed a ticket committee, and adjourned after lunch prepared by Fay Reckoff with Dorothy Harrison to lead next.
Girl Scouts met with Mary Fraser and conducted pledges and songs. Chairman Stutz led the meeting and set February 28 for a card party at whist bridge with five hundred and Michigan to be played. admission 15 cents. A bake sale is planned for February 10 at Home Grocery.
The legislative session weighs income taxes highway funds and a $1 million employment relief package. House leaders push for targeted tax relief while committees scrutinize gasoline and corporate taxes. Officials warn of fiscal strain and rising costs as debates continue across both chambers.
Fragments recall marriages and moves including Avee Dingman and Mr OQron Coombs uniting, Ada Wilby returning to Waters Tin Almany, and the death of Clare Tairfield at Fort Dodee. Notices mention music teaching changes, resignations, a wedding at a sister’s home, and families planning moves to South Dakota and Sibley.
The H. F. Bell farm sale south of Aurelia drew large crowds this week with strong demand. Holstein cattle fetched up to 165 dollars for a horse team and a two year old sold for 100 dollars. Prices for cows ranged from 35 to 56 dollars as pigs brought solid returns and buyers lingered until 6 45. Sentinel farm sale ads highlighted the event with full four column notices.
A library notice lists several new books including Wholer Seated Orders by TI A oy SFR to Kentucky Relph D Paine The Cromptons by Magy Te Thea The Durhess by eli No eure The Young Re tel tls Mis inge Millionaire by Hepwerd Rogaris Sevent h Grade Recoba the Sonuddingsand Bryce Pie Jone Pitt Render
Wehking presiding pastor at Shopaul's Lutitarian Church. Services set for next Sunday at the usual hour. Sunday school scheduled for 10:00. Address listed as 1085.
Fragmentary notes list events including Fel. 9 Holtein at Tolstein Meb 18 Leosshoe at Aurelia and Web 28 county tournament at Chokes and Mar 2 Bectonal Tournament. Readable items point to upcoming contests and a county meet.
Aurelia school plans a home declamatory contest in the birth school auditorium this Saturday evening after try outs. Four contestants per class were chosen from the dramatic humorous and oratorical groups based on a four day training window. Named in alphabetical order are Dale Clover Paul Jones Burdette McKinnis Florence Blanch Marianne Chandler Violet Siefert Doris Stienecke Opal Kaskey Dorothy Nelson Claire Whitney and Lottie Wilson with selections ranging from Sinister Shadows to Ma's Monday Morning.
All seats and standing room were filled for two free showings of the picture These Thirty Years at the Community Theatre in Aurelia Monday evening. The event was sponsored by Barr Motor Co of Cherokee and local business leaders with Harry Howell estimating 750 to 800 attendees. The Ford promotional angle blended into the story without detracting from entertainment value.
A dialogue sketches ragmen asking about selling rags iron and paper while a man notes his wife is away for the summer and wonders about empty bottles. The exchange highlights a casual street inquiry scene and local commerce.
Free pancakes with syrup and hot coffee will be served all day from 9:00 a.m. to evening at the Nelson Cafe in Aurelia. Local business men partner with Dowd Milling Co and Cherokee Creamery to host a large turnout with seasonable merchandise bargains advertised in The Sentinel.
Notice announces the Farmers Elevator Co. of Aurelia Iowa will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday February 14 1934 at 7 00 p m at the Community Club room. Report of the year's business will be read officers elected and other business transacted. All stockholders urged to attend. Arthur Ohlson secretary.
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