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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
3
reports of a heavy hail storm near Galva and Holstein damaged crops and fruit trees with losses up to fifty percent in small grain. nearby towns note crop damage, vandalism on Lake Street, a boy injured by a tractor incident, and a large bean canning season starting in Storm Lake with 52 acres contracted.
See our window for aluminum ware specials at 76c per piece. Aurelia Hardware Co offers a simple price note with a local hardware store tone and emphasis on a single discount item.
N M Nelson recent major operation at Sioux Valley hospital now able to go out. Junior Rapp Earl McKinnis and Doris Noble of Aurelia had tonsillectomy at Sioux Valley. Bank front remodeling awarded to Wayman Bros. Hartigan v Sheridan case judge ruled for defendants and A C Will intervenor. Will declared owner of lease and rent notes. Purple Heart medals awarded Rex M Garrett and E R Crane at L A Wescott post 2253 meeting.
The Washta vicinity suffered crop losses and property damage from a heavy hail storm that tracked from LeMars to Holstein and Galva. Small grain was nearly destroyed north of Washta while some corn may recover. gardens were damaged and a miniature cyclone caused further harm southeast of town. Buildings and a 70 foot windmill at the Volkert farm were ruined.
The First National Bank directors held their semi annual meeting Thursday evening at the bank. A chicken dinner at the Lockin hotel honored Jas F Toy of Sioux City who attended with bank officials. Toy spoke of an upturn in the middle west and better times ahead.
Funeral services were held for Chris A. Pankow on July 5 at the home lawn in Spragueville. He died July 2 in Mercy hospital Clinton from a self inflicted bullet wound amid overwork and community duties. He held numerous American Legion roles and was active in county and local affairs. The Preston Times notes the death as a shock to friends and community.
August Kannenberg, an early settler with 52 years in the community and 18 in Aurelia, died Wednesday after a short illness at age 88. Funeral services are Friday at 2:00 p.m. from his son C. H. Kannenberg's home and 2:30 p.m. at the Lutheran church, with Rev. E. F. Webking officiating. Burial is in Aurelia cemetery.
LeMars banks adopt waiver plan and request a city business holiday July 11 to 16. Mayor Grimjes supports the plan with the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce aiding in public outreach and organizing caller teams to visit depositors. All four banks to close the week, other businesses to close portions of days. The Sentinel notes local hail damage and urges delinquent subscribers to remit, while offering Saturday evening office hours for farmers to settle accounts.
Edwin Trigg is pastor. Church School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Public notice of services from Congregational Church with Pastor Edwin Trigg leading the day’s activities.
Local notice promoting twine supply pricing and wedding stationery from Farmers Elevator Co at Sentinel. Details are fragmented but indicate a sales pitch encouraging readers to call before ordering.
A list of new books arriving at the library features biographies of William McKinley and Calvin Coolidge, novels by Stockton and Kipling, and works on science, religion, and history. Included are Conan Doyle editions and stories by Scott, Barr McCutcheon, Bell, and others.
L. J. LaPage dies after long illness at Storm Lake. Funeral conducted in Alta on Tuesday afternoon with attendance from Aurelia including L. P. Nelson and family. LaPage long operated Hill billiard parlor and barber shops in Alta and Aurelia. Mrs. LaPage is sister of Mrs. L. P. Nelson.
Buena Vista College announces the second term begins July 18 with Dean Nielsen stating Laurens D. Mason formerly of Parsons College will join the summer faculty. Mason will teach English and Education while the final term exams are held Friday. Registrations for the second term are due Monday July 18 and classes start Tuesday with six hours of college credit possible for the final six weeks. Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune reports Deputy Sheriff Gaffin is serving original notices in a mortgage foreclosure suit brought by Phillip Kaplowitz of Sheldon against defendants including Mrs. Tillie Sigman and others, totaling 16 152.98, with sixty three creditors named.
Morning Service Sunday School at 10 a m with Miss Woolverton preaching at 11 a m Special music Evening Epworth League at 7 p m No preaching service in July and August
The Sentinel announces it acts as authorized agent for both Sioux City papers and invites readers to send in subscription orders through its office.
Edith Watts returns from nurse training in Chicago for a four week visit with her parents in Alta. Robert Carter and Evelyn Stix wed at DeKalb Illinois on July 2. Missing 16 year old Helen Swanson under investigation with possible kidnapping or elopement. G P Holmes to retire as Alta mail carrier July 10 with Hubert C Larsen covering until a permanent post. Alta schools cut levy for 1938 by about 18 percent due to reduced salaries and operating costs.
Taxpayers in the Aurelia Consoli dated school district will see a lower levy next year the budget estimates 4 000 less to be raised by taxation than this year a 4 mill dollar reduction and a 48500 drop in the taxable value and credits reflects the savings.
The Sentinel announces a new serial tale The Everlasting Whisper by Jackson Gregory to run on the back page with the first installment this week. Set against the vast Sierra forests and ranges, the western romance promises steady interest from start to finish as readers are urged to follow along.
Ten years ago a series of events are recalled including fundraisers and local notices. Names such as Mrs J G Nelson and Mrs W Iisrewsier appear with brief life events and social announcements. A beauty contest in Cherokee County is noted along with marriages and obituaries in Des Moines and Storm Lake areas.
Last Thursday the Grease Balls beat Penny Pickers 10 to 3 with Mutzdorth and Butterfield notable for the losers. Monday Penny Vickers edged Sewer Rats 10 to 2. Matzauris and Butterfield starred for the winners. Town toppled Vilas & Co. of Storm Lake 7 to 2 with Marzdorfy and Grienke leading.
Veteran journalist J C Blair longtime Storm Lake figure died this Thursday afternoon at 12 30 at his daughter Mrs A J Andersons home in Newell. He was a prominent local newspaper man for years and served the Storm Lake community.
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