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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
4
The article notes second semester changes including economics replacing government, a business arithmetic focus for juniors, an advanced sewing class for seniors, and declamatory coaching starting January 25 with Mary Lohr as coach. Home declamatory contest set for February 12.
The readable text mentions a flag with two vertical stripes of equal length named and colored red and white. It describes a crest or emblem with crossed keys, one gold and one silver, tied with a red cord and two tassels.
Honolulu reports an old stone fort on Kauai, linked to Russia’s 19th century Hawaii venture, is deteriorating as visitors carry away stones and damage sections of the wall. Officials fear the century old fort may become only a memory if addressed. The fort, part of a Russian fur company attempt and seen as a premade annexation warning, remains largely intact with gun embrasures and a powder magazine still visible.
Mary and Phil argue over a car accident blamed on Mary. He suspects deceit while she finally confesses the sunset viewing distracted her and vows to fix the insurance claim with Bob Henderson. John Henderson is referenced as the other driver.
Paris dance halls threaten shutdown as taxes rise to half receipts under Blein government. Syndicate leader M. Hartmann says venues like the Tcharin Moulin Route Coliseum and others must earn 1,000 francs to cover 1,000 francs of expenses. Many are operating at a loss and may stage a rockout if policy continues.
In Merrill Wisconsin a father and son salvage sunken timber from Lake Alder using a raft derrick to hook and haul logs to the surface. Over three years they recovered about 225000 feet of timber for cabins and a local saw mill.
In San Jose, George de Vor sought divorce after reading an astrology book that suggested he and his wife were born under adverse planets. He urged his wife to sue for divorce so he could pursue a mate under more favorable stars. She complied.
Miami inventor W. M. Iedwards touts a rubber band harpoon rifle for small fish. The two bands power a six inch steel-arrow spear attached to a line. triggering releases the bands and the arrow sprints forward, letting the angler reel in the catch.
A junior class play Bachelor House drew attendees from the area, with Geraldine Scott performing. Attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Parks of Larrabee and relatives from Cherokee and Aurelia. Floyd Prescott funeral at Cherokee church drew many. Art Maltby noted as pallbearer. Local flu illnesses reported. Ammons planning move to Colorado. A.C. club meet hosted by Mrs Selia Kludas featured prizes and a two course lunch.
The notice states the next meeting will be with Mrs Edna Kolpin two weeks after the last date, outlining an upcoming appointment and involving key participant Mrs Kolpin.
Mrs. Wm Booth and family travel to Le Mars for the serious illness and death of Mrs. Booths mother Mrs Brangwin. The community records visits, family birthdays, funerals, and local shopping in Aurelia Le Mars Sioux City Okoboji and Aurelia during the week.
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