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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
3
In a windy Larabee clash, Locals edge Marathon 6 to 4 as Ewoldt and Siglin spark a late rally. Stub and Paddy pace the offense with timely hits while Ewoldt powers two baskets and a crucial late run to seal the win.
The article records a 10 to 4 win for Aurelia over Early in a chilly game with errors by Siglin Hill and Lighter. It also notes the Gun Club of Aurelia hosting a northwest Iowa shoot attracting shooters from Sioux City Spirit Lake and other towns with 420 targets broken.
Exchange Notes Marcus News reports thirteen suits and two cravenettes stolen from Turner general store after glass-cut entry. Galva Tribune notes J. M. Lanks hardware break in with revolvers and oil spilled. Quimby Herald covers Mary Hartleip and Clair Green wedding in Rock township on June 5. Alta Advertiser lists Helen Nelson and Louis Bauman wedding planned June 11. Holstein Advance records a 14-year-old's suicide near Deloit after a quarrel, possibly mental distress. Advertiser notes Frank P. Johnson elected president at Morningside College. Schaller Herald notes Frank Hamilton buys Marcus News stake from Sage Sun. Sioux City Tribune confirms David W. Stewart elected as Cherokee high school athletics director and Sioux City high school faculty member.
Aurelia will stage a grand Independence Day with two baseball games against Johnson Biscuit Co. from Sioux City, street sports, a Mardigras parade, and an Independence Day address by L. E. Yerrington of Storm Lake. Local committees and strong public funding back a notable turnout.
Weather summary for the week ending June 9 1912 in Des Moines Iowa notes unseasonably cold and drier conditions statewide with daily mean temperatures 6 to 8 degrees below normal. Light frost occurred on the 7th in northern counties but caused no material damage. Des Moines valley received copious showers on the 5th and field work progressed rapidly with corn cultivation. Small grains and grasses grew well though the hay crop lags. Clover cutting will start in the south next week with light yields expected. Cherries and plums show fair prospects while apples experience heavy June drop in some varieties.
One of the fastest games of the season is set for Tuesday June 18 as the locals host Marathon. Aurelia edged Marathon 6 to 4 at Larrabee Wednesday in a hot contest and the teams vow to settle the score.
The paper acknowledges an omission from last week lacking the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Hoffman at the Congregational church. Reported that Mr Hoffman delivered an excellent address fitting for the occasion and enjoyed by attendees.
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