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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
4
State Capitol News Letter reports a review of proposed revisions to court procedures across all state courts. The Sentinel’s special correspondent notes changes aim to streamline filings, hearings, and citations, with public input anticipated in upcoming sessions.
Under state mandate the Iowa supreme court began formal work July 1 on revising rules of practice across courts. Three subcommittees cover Commencement of Actions Pre-trial Conferences and Appellate Procedure with chairmen named by Chief Justice Miller. Advisory panel includes noted attorneys and officials.
A look back reports Patricia Nelson died after handling a firework fountain. Losses include 150 to 115 young poultry when a wind toppled a brooder house. Rain on July Fourth aided crops as farmers finished barley and oats. James Lane of Amelia awaits grand jury on liquor charges after a sheriff raid. Roy Becker resigns from Motor Inn, Lewis Miller and John Grapen take over. Twenty Years Ago Elizabeth Scott returns from college. Thirty Years Ago H H Williams moves to Diamond township. Andrew Johnson buys La Shell stock, Aurelia beat Fonda 7 to 8 at Alta on the Fourth.
The Cherokee Times reports food purchasing power of 828 dollars issued to relief clients in Cherokee County during the latter half of June after program start on June 16. Seventy seven books of orange and blue stamps were issued totaling 552 dollars orange and 276 dollars blue, with about 30 dollars sold at First Trust & Savings bank sub station in Aurelia. Orange stamps bought by clients with personal funds or food orders. blue stamps provided free by government, with each dollar of grange stamps purchased yielding 60 cents in blue stamps.
A nine member local Epworth League delegation left Monday for the Methodist camp grounds on West Okoboji to attend the Institute. Participants include Betty Albright Maxine Nielsen Betty Anderson Eunice Bruce Mary Hench Gus Ohlson Loren Peterson and Rev and Mrs L H Preul. The institute runs through next Sunday.
The article notes harvesting of oats barley flax and some wheat in Aurelia with extreme heat over 100 degrees then a Wednesday night shower bringing about three fourths of an inch. Threshing starts in two weeks. yields likely below 1940 due to storm damage and lodging. Corn pastures and alfalfa show good growth. labor shortages expected to be severe since World War II.
Market clearances show Monday sale of well finished heifers led by Oscar Gustafson of Cherokee with 18 head averaging 704 pounds at 10.26. Tuesday results include Howard Nelson with 52 steers at 1,094 pounds averaging 9.65 and Gunnar Hanson with 10 head at 880 pounds 9.25 plus 54 head at 998 pounds 9.75. Harold Pingel of Aurelia sells 18 fed heifers averaging 764 pounds at 10.60. Wednesday bids list Ernest Benson of Aurelia with 19 steers averaging 1,119 pounds at 410.50.
The Commercial Club will hold its regular monthly business session next Monday night July 14 at 8 o clock in the Community Club room. President R M Flory urges all members to attend for important business including plans for the Farmers Picnic.
Dorothy Ann Bengtson and Beverly Ohlson of near Aurelia visited the Sioux City livestock market with Dorothy’s father L. C. Bengtson who was there to buy cattle for his feedlot. Beverly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ohlson.
The 1940 Christmas seal sale raised $122177.91, the highest total in state history for the Towa Tuberculosis association, besting the 1980 record of $110427.92. Cherokee county contributed $1180.63, with 6.9 seals sold per person versus 5.1 the prior year.
An insurance ad urges safe investment and property protection. It claims $10 yields 40 cents in a year and that $10 invested may save $5,000 worth of property. The message emphasizes prudence, urging readers to protect all property and cites Harry H. Lockin Insurance Agency with a proverb about timely action.
Report by Mrs. Lillian Ohlson details a year of Legion Auxiliary work. Members attended conferences, graveside services were held, two songs were purchased, and a hamburger stand raised funds. The group aided Red Cross, packed Christmas baskets, donated a flag, organized a Birthday Party, funded Boys State, and contributed to Memorial Day funding.
The Aurelians beat Storm Lake 3 2 in the afternoon ninth inning rally at Sheldon, then lost 8 1 at Storm Lake. Storm Lake leads summer series two games to one after both Fourth of July games.
A reader learns that a U S Defense Savings bond is money loaned to the U S government for national defense, earning 2.9 percent annual interest to maturity in ten years. It urges buying bonds at post offices or banks or by writing the Treasurer in Washington D C.
The Sentinel publishes budget estimates for Aurelia consolidated school district and Afton consolidated school district. Boards meet July 31 at 8 oclock to hear comments on expenditures for the coming year. Aurelia at Lockin Insurance, Afton at school No 6. Detailed receipts and disbursements available for inspection. budgets on page seven.
The Sentinel launches a navy recruiting ad campaign in Iowa Missouri and Indiana as part of a test program. Navy seeks strong volunteer enlistments and doubles its quota. editor serves as Navy Editor to promote mail coupons and local participation.
Aurelians meet Storm Lake White Caps in a two game series at Storm Lake next Sunday. Dizzy Dean will pitch one inning for each side in the 2:30 afternoon game, with a night game at 8:30. The series aims to reverse a 2 to 1 Aurelia deficit before they depart for a July 20 tour ending at the Denver Post tournament.
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