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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
1
A congressman warns on tax simplification and relief measures while Congress debates extending the Commodity Credit Corporation and continuing subsidies. Discussions cover postwar aviation bases, civilian production limits, and veterans voting issues with emphasis on prior rights and military needs.
The Aurelia Sentinel informs readers that the paper will not stop at expiration date unless 60 days prior notice is given and subscribers who continue to receive the paper after expiration will be obligated to pay for the continued delivery.
Dale Myers carpenter's mate 10 will be transferred to the U S Navy vessel Myers to be launched at an undisclosed date. The ship was named for Bernell Myers who died on duty with the navy. Dale is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Myers of Pacahontas and Bernell was his brother.
Special note says token program begins February 27 with one point red tokens for Red Stamps and one point blue tokens for Blue Stamps, each worth 10 points. Lists validity dates for Meats and Fats Red Stamps, Processed Foods Blue Stamps, Green, Brown, sugar and fuel oil stamps with date ranges and required ink endorsement. Ends with completion deadlines for C B and A book holders.
The Auxiliary collaborates with the editor to publish service members birthdays and urges readers to send letters. Censorship limits reveal overseas addresses incomplete. full addresses must be obtained from relatives. March 6 Pfc Harold M. Lockin 57035946 A P O 726 Seattle Wash. March 20 Pvt Henry Butler ASN 47655865 A P O 305 New York NY.
Rabbit season ends March 1 after one of the poorest seasons in years. 1943 44 rabbit take was about half of the previous year's 1 216 00. Some areas had many rabbits while others were very scarce due to little snow and bad hunting weather.
First graders received thanks from Dixie Lee Freese for Valentine cards. Spelling winners named include John Baumann Carolyn Bengston Bobby Bengston Georgia Godwin William Hasenwinkel Robert Heim soth Lorene Johnson Sharon Ohlson Stanley Shherkenbak Raymond Sije vert LaDonna Adamson. William Hasenwinkel celebrated his 7th birthday with popcorn balls and Karol Grashoff with cracker jacks.
The report covers student achievements from gold stars to top grades in fourth period tests. It notes birthdays and a move, plus sixth grade tests in Geography and History. Eighth grade topics include Buffalo Bill, pioneer life reports, and a debate on billboards.
Aurelia High School students petition for a youth recreation center to curb delinquency. They envision a hall for dancing games and a small soda bar with a jukebox, open at least one night weekly and funded by modest admission from youths plus limited adult sponsorship.
Community reminder urges residents to conserve paper by recycling so the Boy Scouts can collect paper on the last Saturday of each month. The notice highlights civic duty and local youth involvement.
Mr and Mrs Carl Grienke hosted a Friday evening Five hundred party with four tables. High scores went to John Booth and Mrs Ray Hines and low to Howard Anderson and Mrs John Booth. traveling prize to Mrs Howard Anderson. A two course lunch followed.
Growing Grinnell high school band numbers strain blue serge coat supply. Superintendent Hawk announced a campaign to raise coats and convert braid and trimmings into uniform parts, leaving only the coats needed.
Roy Parker was elected president of the Storm Lake Chamber of Commerce and R W Parker was elected president of the LeMars Chamber of Commerce in northwest Iowa. Both brothers assume leadership roles in local business groups.
Marvin Burkhart sold what he believed to be a gallon of waste fat for 4 cents a pound. He later found the oysters he planned to sell had been mistakenly delivered to waste fat collectors. Oysters usually fetch 76 cents a pint or $6 a gallon.
Sponges are planted by attaching mature sponge clippings to small concrete discs placed on the sea floor. The clip pieces grow with time and natural conditions, leading to sponge cultivation.
A speaker warns against high speed and distracted driving noting at 60 mph a car covers 80.8 feet each second. Friend eyes off road for moments risks a fatal outcome. Urges full attention to stay alive.
The notice emphasizes that where what and how you advertise matters. Sentinel's want ads suggest targeting audiences, choosing bold placements, and crafting concise messages to maximize response.
Join the WAC to discover your best work during the war and get training in one of 239 vital jobs. Army experts will help identify your Aptitude and train you to use your skill beyond wartime. Get details at the local US Army Recruiting Station or write to The Adjutant General in Washington DC.
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