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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel informs readers that the paper does not stop at expiration unless notified and that continued receipt obligates payment. Rates listed include $1.50 and $3.00 per year. The notice is issued by E. C. Lighter, proprietor, Aurelia Iowa.
Local social round up lists visits and gatherings in the East Afton and Elk communities. Names include Emmet Mohrer, Blanche Kolpin, Florence Kresmer, Carl Ammons, W M Booth, George Kolpin, Fred Kolpin, and several others with mentions of travel, birthday observances, and a January New Year visit. One injury report notes Galen Hollenbeck breaking an ankle and ribs while climbing into a hay mow. Funeral for Mrs. Menefee noted with Monday service.
A Washington Star spoof notes Jud Tunking plans to travel to foreign lands despite limited language knowledge, reflecting on how locals would share their troubles.
Des Moines reports Governor Herring challenged House and Senate leaders to end the session, warning only emergency business should proceed. Lawmakers returned from Christmas vacation and pushed many noncontentious bills while key issues like county agents and liquor control face caucus fights.
Over $5,000 in checks were issued Friday to J A McDonald, Cherokee county CWA program reemployment chairman, for wages of CWA workers. Distribution planned for Friday and Saturday. Jos Westoupal of West Point acquired Holden Monument Co, a longtime Cherokee firm since 1882. Chamber of Commerce members backed a 63 hour retail week as fair to all. Congressman Guy M Gillette left for Washington to attend the session, joined by his wife and son Mark with aides. Thomas McCulla received a 50th anniversary Masonic service certificate and a commemorative medal plus a watch chain from Speculative lodge.
Miss Helen Furlong of Lacomb Canada died by poisoning at her father’s home, notifying relatives in Alta by telegraph. Smith Post 498 formed a committee led by J W Wilkinson to assist Legionnaires with relief projects. Alta Consolidated Schools board to issue $6000 in bonds maturing Feb 1 1936. Alta High fell 17 to 29 to Fairview in basketball. George Steig sold Steig’s Cash Market, fixtures sold to Pat Morrissey, with R J Prentice taking over January 15.
The well known Aurelia pair Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Parker celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on November 29 at their daughter's home in Alta. Aboard were their son Glenn Parker of Cherokee and Cora E. Dingman. Parker served as postmaster from 1893 to 1897 and mayor of Aurelia for ten years. The couple, now in good health, previously faced life on a farm and later settled in town. The community joins in wishing them many more anniversaries.
The article notes that fingerprint ridge patterns vary among individuals and that no two people are identical. It states conclusions about fingerprints are often reached quickly, and emphasizes that although the human body can grow or change, ridge patterns on fingers remain unchanged.
Alice Burns reports thirty years of constipation ended after using Adlerika. She says sour stomach and choking sensations vanished and she became a new person. Frank E. Pratt Druggist endorses Adlerika as effective relief.
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