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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
5
The Aurelia publication owned by E. C. LIGHTER informs readers that issues publish weekly on Thursdays and are entered as second class matter at the Aurelia Iowa post office. The paper states it does not stop at expiration dates unless notified and continuing subscribers must pay for the issue. Subscription rates listed as $1.50 and $2.00.
The Clay County fair board reports summer improvements costing about 15000 dollars. New buildings will house canning and textile displays and other women's activities. Gates towers are expanded, an old Red Cross building moved to hay storage, grounds landscaped, roads regraveled and oiled to reduce dust for the 1941 fair.
Officials announce an enlarged exhibition area at the Clay county fair in Spencer Iowa to showcase the latest machines for scientific farming. The 24 year old event runs September 8 to 18 attracting thousands to the Avenue of Flags and other scenic spots.
Evelyn Petton and Alvin Nelson announced their secret marriage in Worthington Minnesota. The ceremony was performed April 19 by Rev. Wm. Paul Hammer. Attendants included Miss Virginia Peterson and LeRoy Jengen. The couple will reside in Truesdale.
Mrs Carl Tank of Reinbeck visited the town's business district for the first time in nine years after illness confined her at home. She noted many changes during her absence.
A glass jar filled with chicken exploded after heating, cutting the arms and face of Mrs. Clarence Kruse of Holland. Steam inside the jar caused the blast, with glass and chicken splattered across the room.
Aurelia defeats Tekamah 10 to 9 after overcoming a three run deficit with a seventh inning rally. Johnson and Yelkin starred for Aurelia while Tekamah’s Yelkin fanned 14 as Aurelia and Tekamah each had ten hits in a high scoring clash at Tekamah.
Ervil Rapp lead off for the Aurelians tops batting with .871 average after 23 hits in 62 at bats. Hunnicut drops to .3865 in second place and manager Chet Woodruff sits third at .821. Other averages listed include Connors, Millerva, Hoffman, Hennesey, Jammer, Collins, Day, with team game results noted for Aurelia and opponents.
A six member Cherokee county defense board to adjust farm production for national defense was formed this week. Ray R. Marsh of Washta will chair, with C. C. R. Bush G. H. McMillan A. R. Hagerstrand C. H. Thompson W. C. Dailey as members, all from Cherokee. The board reports to the state and national agriculture departments to align production with defense goals.
Ronnie Miller hurled a stellar effort for Aurelia allowing seven hits and nine strikeouts as the Caps were shut out through three, then the Lakers rallied with three hits in the sixth for two runs. Hennesey started a fifth inning rally. Storm Lake surged ahead in the sixth amid protests and tense moments.
The Aurelians, a top Iowa semi pro club, accept the Denver Post tournament invitation starting July 31. Coach Irwin C. Kroll says a July 20 departure begins a two week southwest tour through Iowa Kansas Oklahoma to Denver with several new players planned for the roster and pitching staff.
Secretary J B Cunningham announces a three hour show titled Music on Wings at the Iowa state fair Aug 22 29. The production will use the largest open air stage in Iowa and feature nearly 200 cast with Ann Ashley as a principal. The program includes a circus and fireworks each night alongside grandstand acts headlined by Broadway and film names.
Please call 2316 164 Oren Coombs to arrange use of my stallion or jack.
Two Omaha men rode a car that rammed a local oil station tearing out gas tanks and crashing into the front of a building, causing the structure to crumble while the car suffered little damage and the men were slightly injured. Herman Hoops of Galva had his left ring finger amputated by Dr. Bates after an accident on Saturday. his finger was torn to the bone when it caught on a bolt while leaping from a truck rack. The Sentinel notes it is an authorized agent for Sioux City papers and invites subscription.
A local roster lists young men serving one year in the U S Army with their addresses including Verner Johnson Edwin Engdahl Wilfred Johnson Ladell Rapp Orville Larson Arnold Mohn William Brady Adrian Honsbruch Kenneth Bruce Clair Whitney and Albert Johnson with unit details and camps such as Fort Knox Fort Riley Camp Claiborne Fort Leonard Wood and Everett Air Base. The notice requests readers to report transfers or incorrect addresses.
Storm Lake Register notes demand for workers at the De Kalb hybrid corn plant in Storm Lake and bean pickers for the Storm Lake canning plant. Boys and young men are urged to apply at the DeKalb plant or the canning factory.
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