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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
1
Notice states the Aurelia Sentinel does not stop at expiration date without 80 days notice and that continuing subscribers must pay for the paper. Proprietor E C Lighter notes the weekly paper is published every Thursday and entered as second class matter in Aurelia Iowa.
Mrs. Ed Pingel hosted the Birthday Club on Thursday. Sunday visits included the Ericksons, Kolpins, Hanson and Indersons, Hegna, Peterson and others. Out-of-town guests came from Aurelia Rembrandt Spencer Genoa City and Cherokee.
Mrs Rose Ammons will spend time with Mr Ammons at the site. Clyde Erickson of Cherokee visited Bob Booth over the weekend. Joe Kastengren and daughter were Cherokee visitors Tuesday. Orville Erickson W M Booth and Gerald called at the Erickson home in Cherokee Tuesday evening. Elaine Booth visited Aurelia with Darlene Grienke.
Mrs Earl Lichtenberg and Lorna Winterhoff were injured when their car overturned on the Galva Sunday trip. Principal Marvel Anderson, attending summer school, was elected to Phi Delta Kappa. Quincy Church arrived in Alta after a carnival tour through 15 states and Canada. City council authorized buying 1800 yards of gravel for street work, with hauling starting Tuesday.
In recognition of Danbury's near perfect turnout at the Battle Creek July 4 celebration, Chairman Joe Warnock hung a sign at the post office corner reading Let's All Go to Danbury. Nearly all of Battle Creek responded by going to Danbury the following Tuesday.
The 26th Lake Okoboji Bible conference runs July 28 to August 4 at West Okoboji Methodist camp with speakers Bishop John C. Broomfield and Bishop A W W Darlington. Daily programs include Bible studies by Dr. James T. Carlyon, inspirational addresses, forums, leadership seminars, and music by Paul MacCollin and Leo Kusinski.
Schedule lists games from July 28 through September 3 with venues in Storm Lake Watertown S C Remsen Hawarden Marshalltown Merchants Nebr Wausa and Original House of David. Key dates: August 4 August 11 night and August 22 night.
Aurelia posted multiple decisive results against opponents including Davidites Remsen and Rock Valley. Key wins featured Aurelia 12 4 Davidites, 15 3 Goldfield, 15 3 Storm Lake, and 17 0 Adel with dominant offense and stout defense across the season.
Percy Blount, Decorah ambulance driver, shattered his previous records by driving 1,864 miles to fetch Mrs. John Hanson and return to Decorah in 48 hours. The round trip to Donegal, Pennsylvania, highlighted his endurance and dedication.
In a practice mobilization order the Newton National Guard unit rose from bed on a Sunday morning and prepared for departure under full pack within two and a half hours.
Beacon town council, two miles west of Oskaloosa, voted last week to halt beer permits and not renew existing licenses, signaling a move toward prohibition in the area.
Donald Grant and Gerald Thompson, known as horse boys, were issued broadcasting licenses by the federal communications commission after passing examinations. The Aurelia Hatchery offers higher pay for poultry sales.
The church invites the community to attend Sunday school at ten, morning worship at eleven, Young People at 7 15, and evening preaching at 8. Choir practice is Friday evening. The message emphasizes John 3 17 that God sent not his Son to condemn but to save.
Edwin Trigg pastor heads Congregational Church with church school at 10 a m No morning worship until Sunday August 18 due to schedule change.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and English worship at 1045 a m The sermon on Luke 19 41 48 explores Jesus prophecy about Jerusalem destruction the ground for it and lessons from Jewish history Visitors welcome and services conducted in English.
Church school at 10:00 with George Lamm as superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with official board supper at 7 and a short business meeting afterward. Town circle meets Thursday August 1 in church parlors. hostesses are Amelia Beeghley Chester Sjoberg Ina Larson. Okoboji Bible conference July 28 to August 4 featuring Bishops Bloomfield and Darlington and other teachers. Choir no rehearsal next Tuesday. organ recital August 9 at 8 p.m. by Frederic Heyer Cesander, Standburg S D, who gave 168 concerts last year. Tickets from choir members or pastor. You are cordially invited to all services.
Hanover area residents report weekend visits to Ceylon and Paullina. The Bahr family returns from Decatur Illinois Chicago and Texas after Eunice Bahr graduates in Chicago. Wrede and Lietz families attend funeral services for Mrs Wrede in Paullina following her passing Sunday.
Aurelia Boy Scout baseball team falls 3 to 2 to the Hill Street Sluggers of Cherokee at Wescott park. Tom Coombs and Berry held hitters to four hits apiece. Coombs hit a two bagger and Wharton Card and Dise added singles. A rematch is set for Thursday at 6 30 p m on the Aurelia diamond.
The Iowa farm price index fell 7 points from May 15 to June 15 led by lower hog prices and stood at 86 percent of the 1910-14 average. Buying power slipped while prices paid by farmers held steady. corn futures fluctuated mildly and cattle prices may rise in late summer if marketings are cut and demand remains firm barring war or drought effects.
Farm women of Cherokee county may exhibit hobbies at the Iowa State Fair August 21 30 under Eleanor Rathke home agent guidance. Prizes total 104 across eight classes including nature study reading photography sculpture woodworking and basketry needlework and rug weaving collections and gifts and favors. Sponsored by the state fair Rural Sociology extension service and county Farm Bureau with Mrs T W Everts Glidden IA as superintendent. No entry fee and an attendant will oversee the exhibit room. Exhibits arranged with wall space four feet wide or tables and showcases as needed.
In acknowledgement of the many kindnesses and beautiful floral tributes during our bereavement we express grateful appreciation. Signatures include Mr. and Mrs. Lee Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. T. EB. Jackson, Marian Johns, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Whiting.
A civic message notes most pedestrian deaths occur after dark with four of five between 5 p m and 1 a m. It highlights pedestrians' lack of driving experience and urges education and caution to reduce crashes. Schools are advancing pedestrian education as a key preventive step.
A large swarm settled on a back chimney at Alfred Buer’s Decorah home and the family chose to let them stay since the chimney is unused. In Stilson, Eva Richardson faced a bee problem by closing a bedroom door and sleeping downstairs for several nights until the swarm perished.
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