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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
2
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The article explains how voters were asked to state Republican or Democratic ballot choices and notes delays prevented many from voting. It mentions a form on file with county auditors to request ballot transmission for relatives of service members and outlines the filing process.
The Iowa war ballot commission led by Secretary of State Wayne M. Ropes and other officials will decide how large a ballot can be mailed overseas. The November ballot may include five columns for major parties and independents, with potential new slates by August 9. Don Berry announced Rodney Q. Selby as executive director of the postwar rehabilitation commission, while continuing his civilian defense role.
Berry announced Barr Keshlear of Shenandoah will continue as secretary of the commission and Prof. P. H. Elwood of Iowa State College will serve half-time as counselor. The group plans a July 4 meeting at Emmetsburg to participate in the rededication of Medium Lake.
Mrs. O. C. Hickey reports Larry and Patricia Hickey visiting Richard Peterson’s home for three days. W. F. Hickey stayed with Oscar Peterson near Linn Grove from Sunday to Wednesday. Walter Radke hosted a birthday party for Mrs. Radke Loren Johnson Joyce Davis and others. A Storm Lake Park picnic honored several families including Radke Otto and Davis clans. A surprise party at Walter Radke’s marked Mrs. Radke’s birthday with prizes and lunch. Various visits occurred among the Otto, Radke, Johnson, and Gebere households, and Lt Adrian Kline and wife visited Herman Caboth’s home in Texas.
Alice Fae Mavis was honored at a birthday party at her home on Saturday. After games the group shared lunch and gifts. The note mentions several local residents visiting, traveling, or hosting events around town and nearby communities.
Mr and Mrs Gunnar Olson and son Vernon visited the McKinley Menefee home from Grand Forks. Mrs Luetkeman hospitalized after a collision near the Afton church. Don Everhart of Cherokee died after months of illness. The Fourth of July saw many local picnics and a WAC parade in Cherokee.
Mrs. Everett Radle was the guest of honor at a Stork shower at the Mrs Ed Georke home with many Mt. Olive and nearby residents present. Prizes went to Mrs. Leslie Gregg and Miss Sally Holmberg, gifts were given to the honoree, and a two course luncheon followed with assisted hosting by Mrs. D Warriner.
In Iowa Falls, three and six year old Viola Ford and Rosalee Kay helped on tag day for the United Service Women unit. They threaded red, white and blue ribbons onto sale tags while accompanied by relatives. Receipts support multiple projects to aid and cheer service members.
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