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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1928
Page
3
Fragmentary text notes a leader figure connected to Filson, described as part of a study. Details are unclear, but the reference links the person to Filson and a research context.
Fragmentary report notes an investigation into an omission by the commission. The wording suggests a tracing of a lapse or error tied to an advertising matter. No names, dates, or places are clearly readable. Further details are unreadable in the provided text.
The fragment describes a game won by a team with a 22 to 12 score and notes a strong performance in the second half. Names and exact teams are unclear due to OCR issues, but it highlights Aurelia as a referenced team with a large late-half points gain.
Five local high school pupils enter a valued statewide declamation and play contest promising lively competition. The event honors community supporters as Farmers National Bank Morengo sponsors cash and medal prizes. Admission of 38 and 25 cents will defray trainer and judge expenses.
Illinois Central freight crews suspected coal loss between Alta and Storm Lake. Detective Ross Laviere rode a night train with suspects and arrested Knute Peterson Alfred Peterson and Ted Zubradt. Knute paid a 75 dollar fine. the others 100 and 30 days in Sheriff Hoffman’s boarding house. Additional arrests expected.
The Town Farm Bureau Federation held its annual meeting in Des Moines January 11 12 and 13 described as the largest farmers gathering in the state. About 1000 farmers and wives attended the banquet at Fort Des Moines hotel. An exhibit of educational and manufactured displays was created by converting the Shrine Temple basement into a farm product showcase increasing farm efficiency and enjoyment of farm life.
In a Friday game Spence led the Cherokee scoring with half the team’s points as they beat Sheldon 24 to 17. The report notes improved Braves court knowledge and a strong finish to secure the win.
Edwin Trigg is pastor. Sunday morning service at 10 30. Evening sermon at 7 30. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30. Annual meeting set for Tuesday January 24 with supper at Plymouth Hall at 6 30.
The P. F. B. W. will meet Tuesday afternoon January 24 at two o’clock with Mrs. Frank Waddell. The program includes the Farm Bureau Convention report from Des Moines, making yarn flowers, and a call for favorite quotations. Local leaders should bring follow-up reports. Districts 1, 6, and 7 will serve lunch.
At a Pitcher township Farm Bureau meeting the following officers were elected for 1928 Chas Nelson chairman Richard Glane vice chairman Herbert Will secretary and treasurer. The attendance was small due to cold weather.
A home declamatory contest on Friday January 27 leads to a schedule change. Larrabee will play here Monday evening January 38 replacing Aurelia, with the return game at Larrabee in February likely moved as well and to be announced later.
The ad announces cash payments for hides with prices 16 to 18 cents per pound for cow hides and six to eight dollars for horse hides. It lists contact Sam Lachtman and Cher es as points of inquiry.
Fine piano repossessed at once. Large amount already paid. Any reliable party may take the balance and assume monthly payments if desired. Address: Jones, The Piano Man, 618 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa.
William Edward Nash a 32 year old Cherokee brakeman died twelve hours after suffering severe injuries when his right arm shoulder and leg were mangled under freight cars in Alta switch yards around seven o clock Wednesday evening. Nash had lived in Cherokee since last summer coming from Sioux City and resided with his brother Frank in the Micham houses on Union street. He had just completed a task less than two hours before the accident.
Ed Nash, a recently married train conductor, fell under moving cars during coupling and suffered fatal injuries. He was rushed to Alta hospital where rapid blood loss proved hopeless. Undertaker John Wallace prepared the remains. Nash's father James Nash of Sioux City arrived during the evening to seek treatment in Chicago for health issues and retirement plans.
Ten years ago Geo. Dieterich and W. F. Hickey of Aurelia were drawn for the grand jury for the year. The Knights of Pythias lodge plans a Red Cross basket auction at their hall Friday evening. Due to coal shortages four trains on the big division are to be discontinued. Local merchants report US Hood Administration limits on hour and sugar sales.
Mrs William Neville dies at home January 12 at 83. W J Lewis passes away January 14 after a lengthy illness at 61. Mr and Mrs Julius Jordan relocate from farm to new town home today.
A well attended Odd Fellows masked ball Thursday night drew many masked participants. The event included a supper break during the evening.
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