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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
3
This item shows garbled OCR about tax boards and budget departments with scattered names like Sal Masia. It hints at public fiscal matters, caution, and upcoming actions though content is unclear and difficult to parse.
The Lake Pilot-Tribune reports the marriage of Dorothy Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McArthur, to Stanton Sherwood Faville. The ceremony took place at Teeth So Town in the Fox Chemical interests section, with additional local interest from community figures.
The article reports on Chautauqua scheduling and season ticket issues, noting a shortfall in ticket sales and a guarantor's $3.76 debt. It covers Junior Town at the tent site, with Miss Newman directing children’s activities, a town council style setup, and lessons in law obedience health and thrift.
The text thanks the people of Aurelie for their cooperation and support during chautauqua week. It notes enjoyment in working with children and special thanks to Miss Ruby Simmers for her help and efforts. It ends with a wish for another real week of fun for the kiddies next year.
Pastor J. L. Ralston notes fairly good attendance when weather allows and urges continued effort. He reminds members church is held once weekly and asks everyone to attend next Sunday at 10:00, thanking readers for punctuality.
W B Meacman appeared before Judge Bradley in Le Mars and was sentenced to one year in the Anamosa Reformatory after pleading guilty to wife desertion. Sheriff Langwin conducted the placement. Also noted: plans for a July 22 legion convention in Cherokee with Eleventh District posts.
Ten years ago Bryant Paving Co finished a contract at Cherokee and the paved district is now in use. Residents T L Kenyon left for Washington to spend the summer with sons. Robert Benson rented a 240 acre farm near Aurelia for seven dollars an acre. Axel Johnson rented a nearby farm for six dollars. R T Dick had cancer surgery at Battle Creek and will have a second operation this week.
At a county board meeting on Tuesday action was taken to grade and improve three and a half miles of the Aurelia to Peterson county road. Previously the twelve and a half miles to Buena Vista County line had been improved to grade at northern making points via Alta or Storm Lake when muddy. Similar improvements were authorized for four miles of road between Washta and Kingsley.
Cherokee Times notes Mr and Mrs Dawson take the 28 acre Mallard Road Moore estate through executor W P McGulla to develop a model truck garden. The five year program aims to eradicate weeds and restore soil fertility with planned buildings including a cannery, greenhouse and storehouses to supply local and shipping markets.
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