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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
3
State Capitol News Letter reviews impending session as highly contentious with debates expected on key bills and governance issues. Sentinel special correspondent signals heated public, political maneuvering, and potential policy shifts amid partisan tensions.
The Iowa legislature opens a busy session with split views on income tax wet-dry policies and Governor Blue. Opposition forms around retrenchment reform, board of control changes, and merging historical societies, plus four-year terms and other reforms. Notes on tax bills, sugar rationing, and the Iowa Development Commission beliebt.
Floyd Anderson of Afton township was named chairman of the Cherokee county soil conservation committee for 1937. A. E. Hickey has rented his farm and will hold a closing-out public sale. Miss Elizabeth Plagman of Peterson and Lewis Ammons of Spring township were married in Brooke Evangelical church. Death reported of Wm. Scherkenbach at Hetland S Dak. Evelyn Glienke and Martin Hinkel dey wed at St Johns Lutheran Hanover Jan 20.
Aurelia Bulldogs beat Marcus 31 to 20 Friday night led by Ervin Westphal with 12 points and G Beeghley adding 8. The game stayed close until the final quarter when Aurelia pulled away, improving speed and ball handling over Marcus. The Aurelia seconds won 21 to 12 in the preliminary.
The Harden Family expresses gratitude to the fire department neighbors and friends for answering their call Tuesday evening.
Dale Pedley and Paul Dagal returned from a hunt near Sioux City and unloaded on a farm porch. Pedley’s gun fired unintentionally, blasting a wall and wounding four people with pellets.
Jessie Spears aged 65 of Council Bluffs fell from the fifth floor to the second floor while riding a man-lift in the Omaha grain elevator where he was employed as watchman. He died of his injuries.
Burglars broke into the Dewey Howe grocery at Lake City, marking the sixth burglary at the store within a year. Police investigated the series of break ins and searched for suspects.
A. H. S. Basketball schedule lists Feb. 5 at Hartley Feb. 7 at Sutherland Feb. 14 at Marcus Feb. 21 home vs I. C. Cherokee Feb. 25 through Mar. 1 Sectional Tournament set for the school season.
The Cherokee county fox hunters bagged two foxes in a Sunday hunt south of Aurelia. One fox was shot in the Cockburn section six miles south, the other north in the Art Hickey area. A wolf was chased but escaped after being hit multiple times. Next hunt is set for February 2 at the McQuinn corner north of Aurelia.
Mrs. George Parrott hosted a Wednesday Dinner on Jan 22 with high scores by Mrs. Clair Parrott and Merle Nelson. Dessert Club, four tables of bridge, and other gatherings highlighted Jan. 25 and Jan. 20 to 22 with multiple winners and light lunches.
In Aurelia monthly league results at Cherokee, Thursday Night League saw John Deere with two wins and Aurelia with one. Individual scores include Elmer Anderson 625 and Roy Matzdorff 502. Monday Night League lists Coast to Coast two wins, Deuschel’s Case one, led by Carl Lighter 552 and Roy Matzdorff 488. Tuesday Night League notes Lou’s Place two wins, Medics one, with Lyle Whiting 467 and Roy Matzdorff 488. The Sentinel remains authorized agent for Sioux City papers.
James Kerns 65 died early Wednesday at his daughter Mildred Fraser's home in Aurelia after a year of ill health. A retired farmer, he previously farmed near Quimby and lived in Aurelia the last three years. Survived by widow, two sons Elery Washta and Dale Los Angeles, five daughters Nina Crouch Anchorage Kentucky Delia Brandt Quimby Mildred Fraser Aurelia Mabel Carrington Los Angeles Marjory Pfatzgraf Alta. Funeral Saturday 2:00 at Congregational church Aurelia. Wharton funeral home in charge. Burial Washta cemetery.
William Swanson formerly of Aurelia born July 14 1877 died January 21 1947. He aided Congregational Sunday school and youth, remembered at Christmas. Survivors include brothers Albert Ernest Greybull Wyoming Clarence George Fort Meade South Dakota sisters Hilda Stutz Aurelia Iowa Edith Todd Wilcox Saskatchewan. Funeral January 24 Wharton Funeral Home with Rev Edwin Trigg and Rev R Schwab. Interment Aurelia cemetery.
The Walther Leaguers of St. Paul’s Lutheran church will stage the three act play Go Slow Mary on Sunday evening February 2 in the Aurelia Legion hall. Curtain at 7 30 pm with a free will offering. Cast includes Billy Abbey Paul Wogahn Mary Abbey Mildred Tuttle Mrs Berdon Gladys Tuttle Sally Carter Joan Deyloff Harry Stevens James Buenger Burt Childs Ernest Tuttle Bobby Berdon Order Gertsmeier Dolly Berdon Patricia Heimsoth Katie Elain Schramm Danny Grubb Paul Buenger Murphy Frederick Buenger. Public invited.
Wilford R. Diercks, son of Mrs. William Diercks of Aurelia, promoted from assistant vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to vice president. He has led the bank examination department for years and will keep that role, having joined the bank in 1923 as an examiner and chief of bank examiners.
Last Saturday night January 26 the F H A girls held a king and queen party for the F F A boys. Students voted for king and queen with a penny per vote then danced in the third floor lunch room. Norman Nelson hosted the program with songs by Harriet Olsson and Ardis Gustafson. Gerald Peterson was crowned king and Marilyn Minkler queen after a program featuring a photo album skit and musical numbers. Ice cream pie sandwiches and pop were served.
A compact Want Ad appeal highlights options to sell swap rent or buy through a simple local listing system. The notice emphasizes quick transactions and easy access for buyers sellers renters and lenders in the community.
Notice for the Peoples Telephone Co annual meeting of stockholders on Saturday February 1947 at 1 30 p m in the council room city hall urged attendance signatory 48 2 Fort Fraser secretary
Two farmers from this vicinity attend Des Moines meetings on Farm Bureau activities. Louis Bengtson, chairman of the county legislative committee, travels to coordinate with northwest Iowa committees on a favorable legislative program. Committee members include Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield Adamson of Cherokee, John Simm of Meriden, and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Johnson of Peterson. Edmund Radke of Aurelia and Herbert Krekow of Marcus join the annual meetings of the Iowa Life Insurance Co and the Iowa Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
Three west central Iowa towns voted to extend the Iowa Public Service Company electrical franchise. Lake City 345 to 7 approved 20 years Charter Oak 305 to 2 approved 25 years Lakeside 44 to 0 approved 25 years. Officials cited rate cuts and reliable service.
The Past President Parley met at the home of Mrs. Myra Beeghley on Tuesday January 28. President Mary Anderson led the business session and members were urged to donate old leather purses for Veterans Therapy at Knoxville by February 4. A lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs Harold Shaw assisting. Watch your subscription date.
Aurelia defeated Washta 41 to 28 in the Cherokee County Tournament opener at Cherokee’s Wilson Gym. G. Beeghley led Aurelia with 13 points, while V. Kaskey added eight. Semifinals set for Saturday at 2 PM after Larrabee’s 38–6 win over Marcus. Meriden-Grand Meadow and Quimby-Cleghorn also advance.
Ralph Easton's Orchestra will perform at a public dance on Friday February 7 at the Legion hall. The band has previously played here and was enjoyed by attendees. Join the crowd for lively music on a good floor.
Classified advertising guide urges readers to place Sentinel want ads by outlining where and how to reach buyers. It emphasizes clear wording and strategic placement to maximize visibility and response.
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