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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
1
A budget estimate and filing record for a school township or rural independent district is noted. The document references district proceedings, likely indicating a fiscal estimate submission and official archival entry. Named parties and precise locations are unclear due to transcription errors.
Fragments describe sow herds needing shade and water as concerns rise over weather and feed. References to farmers, Congress, taxation, and potential policies hint at broader agricultural pressures and economic uncertainty affecting rural communities.
Plowing Match Association president Louis C Bergtson reports week one results as of 6 pm July 12 listing 24 contestants led by Woneta Gordon Meriden Shirley Schadeland and Larrabee. Tickets sold for Romance of The Plow show at three for $1.90 with special three-strip promo. after the contest the queen candidates stop mail distribution and voting ends.
Fragmentary text mentions Simetions and Marin Ludwig of femgen traveling to Earane and references a 39 year name event in Lirzam. Also notes Trarisli Sends and praiatives with Jana 75 wishing them and a young person finding a firmed gataro.
Des Moines announces a July 22 to 39 baseball try-out camp at Pioneer Memorial Park under the direction of sports editor and former amateur star. The event aims to train players over a two week period with a pro manager and support from local clubs.
Mr and Mrs Alex Randolph mark their 50th wedding anniversary after marrying in Mediapolis on May 29 1873. They lived near Mediapolis 13 years and now reside in Louisa County both are 91 years old.
Mrs Elvira Barritt, 33, rode as a passenger on a motorcycle last week with her grandson. Her appearance in flat bonnet and full skirt drew surprised neighbors. She is the mother of Lament's Br Barritt, with The Sentinel as authorized agent for Sioux City newspapers.
A petition filed with Cherokee County Auditor seeks creating District 19 to surface gravel on a half mile road between sections 33 and 34 in township 60 range 39 at an estimated cost of 214.50. Property owners listed include Grace M Cockburn, Alvin O Baack, Herta Baack, Elmer Goettsch, and Lillian Gretsch. Hearing set before the Board of Supervisors at Cherokee Court House on August 4, 1949 at 10:30 A M.
Cherokee County notices a hearing before the Board of Supervisors on August 3, 1949 at 10 30 AM to establish Secondary Road District 749 for gravel surfacing. The district includes multiple sections in township 91 92 and Buena Vista County landholders listed as property owners. Estimated cost totals 461 35 dollars to be apportioned against included land with the hearing at the Cherokee County Courthouse.
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