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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel BE published weekly in Aurelia Iowa informs subscribers notices about expiration policies and billing. It states the paper does not stop at expiration unless notified and continued readers must pay for further issues.
The Clear Lake community reports two rose trees grown by grafting a rose bush to a crabapple. Owners say the trees look more beautiful this year. A Brager motor was recovered after 12 years near Clear Lake. Wayne Rossow of Battle Creek received a year late reply from Ivan Alley of Bartlett via a bottle message traveling about 120 miles. Anne Boon and William Weber of Doon invited James Suddaby to mow his lawn so they could play pinochle. Postmistress Daisy Oldham of Avoca narrowly avoided a collision with a deer that suddenly appeared on the road.
A new county court house in Audubon was recently dedicated. While demolishing a wall at Lohrville last week, bricks crashed into a roof, yet curiosity about the ongoing work saved several card players from harm.
Ground squirrels damage corn near Albia as farmers seek methods to salvage crop. Roy B. Rowland, Ma Haszka county district court clerk, leaves hospital after a roller skating fall. A Union couple mourns as their baby daughter dies from severe burns after being dropped into hot water. Columbus Junction voters consider first floor booths after stairs routine. Anamosa Legion auxiliary sponsors wholesale tonsil removals for thirty children. A tomestone marker injures Edgar DeVries in Sheldon, breaking his right leg and requiring heavy lifting to free him.
The thirty second annual Little Sioux Rebekah I O O F district convention met in Aurelia on June 12 with afternoon and evening sessions. State President Ethel Miller of Keokuk spoke at both sessions along with officers Nettie Hardy Des Moines Ruth Hamilton Marshalltown and Lillian Snyder Storm Lake. Mae Garrett Cherokee elected president Anna Holmes Marcus vice president Lillie Fierk Aurelia secretary treasurer. A ten dollar donation to Mason City orphan home. Olivia Baker Cleghorn won Unwritten Work pin. Gifts to assembly president Dorothy Conley Quimby and O S Nelson Marcus lodge. Music by local school groups and a Dean Gilbert piano number. Dinner served by Methodist Ladies Aid.
Mrs Wm Booth reports visitors from Sioux City including John Lydell and Alice Everett. The Lydells had cattle on the market. Funeral services were held for Mrs Johanna Miller at Peterson. The community gathered at Henry Sansen's south of Aurelia for a family get together. Thad Lockhart remains seriously ill in Aurelia.
The accepted list includes the pyramids of Egypt the Hanging Gardens of Semiramis at Babylon the temple of Artemis at Ephesus the statue of Zeus at Olympia the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus the Pharos of Alexandria and the Colossus of Rhodes.
A historical note lists the sequence of British naval ranks from Admiral of the Fleet to Midshipman in descending seniority. It specifies Admiral of the Fleet, Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant, Sub Lieutenant, and Midshipman.
Joe Anderson, 64, a once respected builder, is jailed on first degree murder charges for the 2 a.m. shooting of Laura Jones, 40, as she left Cobblestone inn. County Attorney Z Z White said Anderson will confer with relatives before deciding next actions. Witnesses say the fatal shot, fired at close range, ended Jones's life at Swallum hospital. Sheriff W J Stuard called Anderson insanely jealous after a years-long relationship with Jones ended. Jones walked with friends Albert Block and Hazel Prickett when shot.
Under ordinance and health department guidance the town council asks cafes, groceries, hotels and other businesses to use closed garbage containers in both business and residential areas. A local draymen route will collect twice weekly for a small fee and residents may contact the draymen for details.
Law officers urge community support to prevent traffic crashes. They warn accidents cost cities more than crime and fires and call for public backing of police and enforcement of driving laws.
Ralph Pingel describes his selection by Aurelia Legion Post to attend the Hawkeye Boys State encampment at Camp Dodge from June 1 to 8. He details county and city placements, election of state officers, activities including swimming, trips to Des Moines, and stunt night, plus food consumption figures and speeches by state leaders.
June 23 Watertown South Carolina there. June 30 Rock Valley here. July 4 Rock Valley at Sheldon celebration. July 4 night Storm Lake White Caps there. July 7 Remsen here. July 14 Goldfield there. July 16 night Rock Valley there.
Mrs A W Larson of Aurelia was elected president of the County Legion Auxiliary at the joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Washta. Also elected were Mrs Nels Carlson of Aurelia as secretary treasurer and Mrs Gus Boulis of Cherokee as vice president. E Goodrich of Cleghorn was named county commander of the Legion, with Karl Hall of Cherokee as vice commander and Boyd J Sinkey of Cherokee as finance officer.
A local insurance ad urges preparedness for war or emergency and financial losses from fire tornado or automobile accidents. It stresses the value of sound insurance and urges readers to act now, signed by Harry H. Lockinsurance Agency.
Mrs. G A Tilton of Collins harvested a 21 inch snowball from a bush at her home this year.
The Aurelia Hatchery offers free culling and service work with every poultry sale, a limited program announced in March. The offer applies to all farmers and backyard producers selling birds to the hatchery during the promotion month.
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