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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
2
The Aurelia Sentinel lists publication details in Aurelia Iowa with C Lighter as proprietor. It outlines advertising rates per inch for display and local readers and subscription prices for in county and foreign delivery.
Senate committee reported for indefinite postponement on a divorce proceedings bill, a code measure to scrap country schools was rejected, and both houses see calendars clearing for more action. Sub committees hold up short bills while leaders push for decisive votes as debate continues.
Afton and vicinity residents report meetings hosted by the A C C with Grace mimert and plans for future gatherings. Members note visits, travel, and sickness as neighbors share news from Larrabee Sutherland Holstein and nearby farms with many names and small-town updates.
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association held its annual meeting at the Community club on a Saturday afternoon. The secretary reported risks written totaling $3,197,660 with a net gain of $72,830 for the year and a net cost per thousand of $2.38. George E. Blanch, Wm. Cockburn, and Ernest Kolpin were elected directors for three years. officers named include President Geo. E. Blanch and Secretary-Treasurer H. A. Lockin. Also reported were Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World installations with several officers named and installed. Sunday services and church groups were scheduled with the sermon “Some Elements of Success.”
Executors appointed by the District Court of Cherokee County Iowa announce to all creditors and interested parties to file claims sworn and presented within legal time. W H Bischel is named executor with obligations to collect debts and settle costs. Dated Aurelia January 14 1924.
Several livestock and poultry sales listed including Poland China hogs and Rhode Island Red chickens with mixed prices. feeder cattle and roan Scotch shorthorn bulls also offered. A stray steer with L brand was reported near December 29 with finder asked to notify C H Lockin.
Home declamatory contest at the school auditorium Wednesday evening January 23 features memorized selections under Mrs. Blanche Warren of Sioux City with pupils practicing since holidays. Musical numbers include high school orchestra and glee club. admission 35 and 25 cents.
The Seniors defeated the Sophomores 20 to 10 in the class basketball final. The Sophomores showed early pep and kept the score close in the first half. Players noted include G Waddell, W Lockin, L Paulson, and QO Coombs.
Music notes show plans for a near future program including a two act operetta What’s the Matter With Sally and other musical specialties. First grade enjoys See the Pretty Snowflakes while many second graders improve in sight reading.
The mid year exams will be held January 17 and 18 for high school students. Eligible for exemption are those with above 85 percent grades, factory marks in departments, and attendance under six half days excused, plus three tardy marks. An unexcused absence disqualifies. Senior and junior students listed include Dieterich, Nystedt, Paulson, Stutz, Lester Blanch, Katie Hanson, Herbert Herold, Ardis Hickey, Fern Holmes, Gladys Maltby, Conley McLaughlin, Grace Plautz, Pauline Stutz, Schomores Laurence Becker, Glen Durant, and others.
A fragment indicates Mrs. Ray and Wixcel-Smith visited the fourth grade. Fifth grade examination notes mention exempted students such as Marién and Peter from similar examinations.
The community mourns Ruth Sasivell who died quietly at home leaving family and neighbors in sorrow. The obituary notes her as a dear neighbor and mother, moving to the heavenly father in a home above, with no sorrow or suffering. Complete obituary next week.
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