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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
1
This notice informs readers the paper is published every Thursday and entered as second class matter at Aurelia Iowa. It states the paper will not stop at expiration date unless 80 days notice is given and continuing subscribers must pay to receive the paper.
The Sioux City District OPA office announced this week that July 31 is the final day to apply for the first period canning sugar program with no further issuances planned.
The War Price and Rationing Boards urge all who have not yet applied for canning sugar to submit their applications by July 31. Sugar stocks are allocated monthly to wholesale distributors and the District OPA cannot issue more than the month’s allotment. Applications must be received in the board and tabulated to evenly divide the August sugar among all applicants.
Harold Beaty of Iowa State College urges trained electricians for farm wiring as rural power expands to hundreds of Iowa farms this year. He cites fire and shock hazards and lists safety steps including keeping hands away from power lines, using proper fuses, guarding moving parts, replacing frayed cords, and avoiding highline repairs or livestock contact with lines.
This message urges drivers to watch for children during vacation play and follow safety tips taught in schools. It stresses looking both ways, crossing at corners, and avoiding street play to prevent injuries as children enjoy outdoor activities.
Silas Deane, native of Groton Connecticut and member of the first Congress, was appointed by Congress in March 1775 as commercial and political agent to France. Lafayette first offered his services to Deane.
Farmers and homeowners are urged to provide open sunlit bird baths away from weeds and predators. Use a shallow three inch deep bowl with sloped sides, and add a dust box 24 inches square and up to three inches deep. Change water daily and dust weekly for best results.
Mrs Paul Sloop of Hamburg reported a blaze on a davenport started when an electric iron fell from the ironing board. The iron possibly left on or turned on by impact burned a large hole in the furniture.
Iowa State College farm economists urge farmers to focus on saving as much of the high moisture corn crop as possible. They cite a July 1 estimate of 518 million bushels, up from 510 last year, and a carryover of 182 million, with livestock feed needs for hogs, cattle, and poultry.
Miss Martha Husman spent Saturday night with Miss Myrna Thomas in Cherokee. Dinner guests at John Bessen home included Louis Baack Shirley of Hinton Iowa, Mrs Bill Mooney LeMars Iowa, and Dorothy Husman Merrill Iowa. George Schulz and son Lowell, Bill Knecht Akron, LeRoy Schulz LeMars visited Henry Husman. Martha Husman and Myrna Thomas spent Sunday at Lake Okoboji. Edna Husman employed in Cherokee visited her parents. Oscar Waggoner of Cherokee called on Henry Husman. Lloyd Petersen nephew of Henry Husman, a Navy sailor, is expected to return to the United States this month. Lloyd's home is LeMars. Aurelia business callers Friday included Henry Husman and Clifford.
A wartime brief proclaims war bonds as the surest way to sustain freedom at home and victory abroad, urging citizens to buy bonds for national security and economic strength.
David and Robert Brownlee raise a wild owl they found in a field. The bird roams the farm rather than being penned and returns at feeding time when rats or mice are offered.
Kathie Kay Kasemeier, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kasemeier of Waverly, is described as the sole daughter in the Kasemeier line across three generations. Her aunt Dorothy and great aunt Emma are also noted as the only daughters in their respective parental pairs.
The passage notes that a woman shopper who begins with definite needs for hat gloves shoes bags jewelry or flowers will leave with a more attractive combination than a random shopper. It emphasizes planning and purposeful shopping behavior.
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