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Newspaper

Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1944

Page

3

Republicans To Again Control Iowa House Of Representatives

Iowa politics focus on 1945 legislation aims. A school code revision commission, led by Senator G W Hunt, proposes 16 bills and possible shift to appointed state superintendent. Spangler may resign as Republican national chair. House likely to be led by Rep G T Kuester or Rep Harold Felton. Parks system praised despite prewar attendance dip. gasoline shortage noted.

Iowa House of Representatives Bourke B. Hickenlooper G. W. Hunt Guttenberg Attorney General F. F. Faville Superintendent of Public Instruction Board of Publics House G. T. Kuester Griswold Harold Felton Indianola Kuester Felton State Board of Control State Conservation Commission

March Salutation and The Jolly Coppersmith Programs

The House concert listing features March Salutation The Jolly Coppersmith and Hi Neighbor A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight, The Iron Count-Overture In the Garden of Tomorrow plus vocal solo by Mrs Lee Robinson.

Jolly Coppersmith Old Town Mrs. Lee Robinson

Miss Faye Waldo and Karol Gard wed in Rock Rapids

Miss Faye Waldo and Mr Karol Gard were united in marriage at Rock Rapids on Sunday April 22. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson at Sioux Valley hospital last Saturday June 23. Mrs Frank Studebaker, former Aurelia resident, died Wednesday June 20 in Elberta Utah. Beverly Anne born to Mr and Mrs Ben Erdman. Twenty Years Ago W P Dawson named to state appeal board. Grace Meier resigns as post office clerk, Florence DeVries succeeds. J Shank leaves C E Bush market. Thirty Years Ago Rev Perl moves to Welcome Minnesota. L P Nelson seeks sheriff nomination at Republican convention Saturday.

Faye Waldo Karol Gard Rock Rapids Albert Johnson Sioux Valley Hospital Frank Studebaker Aurelia Elberta Utah Beverly Anne Dornsony Ben Erdman W. P. Dawson State Appeal Board State Budget Commission Grace Meier Florence DeVries J. Shank C. E. Bush Meat and Grocery Store Perl Welcome Minnesota German Evangelical Church L. P. Nelson

Fire damages Teerink residence near Aurelia station

A Wednesday blaze at Henry Teerink home near the fire station caused scorching to walls and ceilings and ruined a kerosene stove. Firemen arrived quickly, using chemical extinguishers to control the blaze and prevent water damage. Malcolm Teerink alerted his mother who then called the alarm.

Henry Teerink Aurelia Teerink Malcolm

Teerink Home Fire Thanks Aurelia Fire Department

Mr and Mrs Henry Teerink thank the Aurelia Fire Department and others for their quick and efficient response in extinguishing a Wednesday afternoon fire at their home.

Aurelia Fire Department Henry Teerink

Avoid Penalty By Buying Car Use Tax Stamps Before July 1

E. H. Birmingham urges Iowa car owners to buy the $5 use tax stamp and affix it to windshields. Failure to purchase and display the stamp on or before July 1, 1944 may subject the owner to a penalty. stamps available at post offices or from the Collector of Internal Revenue.

E. H. Birmingham Internal Revenue District of Iowa Birmingham

Alta Society Horse Show Rescheduled to July 2 at Alta Fairgrounds

The Alta Society Horse Show, originally slated for June 11, was rained out and moved to Sunday July 2 starting at 2 p m at the Alta fairgrounds. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in eight events.

Society Alta Alta Fairgrounds

Janice Meinking Leads Cherokee County 4-H Club

Janice Meinking daughter of Mrs. Walter Meinking Aurelia is newly elected Cherokee county 4-H club president. She is a farmer’s daughter, enjoys outdoor life and sports, owns a riding horse, and helped lead the county in 4-H activities including blue ribbon conservation work and Victory garden entries. She was May Queen of Brook Consolidated and earned state 4-H convention delegation for this year.

Erga Daily Times Janice Nenitiepen Walter Meinking Aurelia Cherookee County 4-H Meinking Janice Cherokee County Brook Consolidated School Storm Lake Des Moines

Aurelia Merchants To Observe July 4th Holiday

Aurelia businesses prepare for July 4 observing a national holiday. Banks close all day, many stores shut, groceries cut to 10 a.m. Postmaster Dingman notes no rural mail delivery or distribution. Stamp window open 8 to 9 a.m. only.

Aurelia A. A. Dingman

American Legion Picnic Set For July 2 At Aurelia Park

The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a picnic supper at Aurelia park Sunday evening July 2 at 6 30 p m for members families and friends. Robert McKinnis will report on Boys State. Attendees bring their own dishes sandwiches and a covered dish. Coffee and ice cream will be provided.

American Legion and Auxiliary Aurelia Park Robert McKinnis Boys

Geese Fly V Formation Suggests Leader Visibility

The biological survey proposes the V formation among geese to help followers see the leader better, noting geese may fly at angles rather than directly behind to maintain formation.

The Biological Survey

Mrs. Elmer Johnson Funeral Services Held Tuesday

Obituary and funeral report for Mrs. Elmer Johnson of Morris Minnesota. Services were held in Aurelia and Benson Iowa with Rev. Trigg and Rev. Bloomer assisting. Burial in Elk township cemetery. Survived by husband Elmer Johnson and two sons Burl Allen and Doran Bruce, plus mother Lulu Newcomb and siblings.

Elmer Johnson Morris, Minn Aurelia Fae Fraser Congregational Church Edwin Trigg Bloomquist Alta Presbyterian Church Elk Township Lillian Francis Newcomb William Clayton Lulu Goodrich Newcomb Alta State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa Elmer Lee Johnson Wallace N Allen Doran Bruce Johnson Presbyterian Church of Q. B.S Congregational Burl Allen Tulsa Okla Miami, Fla Lulu Newcomb Craig Newcomb Pierre, S. Dak

Card of Thanks for Mrs. E. L. Johnson

Sincere thanks to all who assisted during our bereavement in the passing of Mrs. E. L. Johnson. Your kindness is greatly appreciated and will not soon be forgotten by E. L. Johnson, Burl Johnson, Doran Johnson, W. C. Newcomb, A. Fraser and others.

Shylock E. L. Johnson Burl Johnson Doran Johnson W. C. Newcomb A. Fraser

Robert Coombs Enrolls in Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes

Robert Coombs aged 17 from Aurelia Iowa begins initial indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. He undergoes seamanship drill and naval procedure training with aptitude tests to decide assignment to a Naval Service School or active sea duty before taking leave at home after recruit training.

Robert Coombs Aurelia U. S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes Naval Service

Farmer Sponsored War Bond Ad

In this issue a large Fifth War Loan ad sponsored by patriotic farmers of the Aurelia area urges readers to buy bonds now to support the boys on the fighting fronts. The drive ends July 8.

the Sentinel Aurelia

Ellen Ohlson Receives Honors For Scholarship at Cornell

Ellen Ohlson of Mount Vernon Iowa receives Honors for high scholarship at Cornell College for the 1943 44 term. She is among sixteen recipients and has been active in Cornell Little Theatre college radio the Oratorio Association and now works with WOC Davenport Iowa.

Mount Vernon Iowa Ellen Ohlson Roy G. Ohlson Cornell College Miss Ohlson Cornell Little Theatre Oratorio Association WOC Davenport

Otto Loof Dies at 47 in Cherokee and Aurelia Area

Otto Loof 47 died about 8 30 p m Tuesday June 27 at Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee after an operation failed. Survived by wife two sons Albert W Loof Holstein and Set Marvin H Loof in Tennessee, father Wim Loof, four sisters Anna Anderson Atlantic Iowa Fred Kruse Mineola Iowa Alvena Scheel Council Bluffs Iowa Clara Pierce Wichita Kansas, two grandchildren. He lived around Mineola and Diamond township, farmed near Aurelia, bought Ruebsam pool hall in 1939. Funeral July 1 at 1 00 pm Wharton funeral home Aurelia and 1 46 pm Trinity Lutheran Cherokee. Interment Oak Hill Cherokee.

Otto Loof Sioux Valley Hospital Cherokee Albert W. Loof Holstein Set Marvin H. Loof Dyersburg Tenn Wim. Loof Anna Anderson Atlantic Iowa Fred Kruse Mineola Towa Alvena Scheel Council Bluffs Clara Pierce Wichita Kan Otto Diamond Township Aurelia Ruebsam Wharton Funeral Home Trinity Lutheran Church Cherokee Oak Hill

Aurelia Soldiers Meet in Italy During War Time

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Waddell received a letter from Pvt Keith Waddell noting he recently met two other Aurelians Tedh Werner Johnson and Pfc Raymond Hasenwinkel in Italy. He said they were glad to see someone from home and enjoyed the visit. Watch your subscription date.

C. C. Waddell Pvt Keith Waddell Tedh Werner Johnson Axel Johnson Pfc Raymond Hasenwinkel Fred Hasenwinkel Italy Keith

Hail and Wind Cause Severe Damage Near Afton Area

Afton area residents report a Sunday hailstorm covering three to four miles with hail stones up to quarter size. High winds uprooted trees downed poles and damaged homes. corn and oats were stripped leaving stalks. Several farms including Sleezer, Menefee, Brown miller, Mummert and others suffered extensive losses.

Afton Troy Mummert Will Sleezer Charles Menefee Harold Brownmiller Henry Hverhart Estel Sexton Karl

Bond Sales Needed To Put Cherokee Over Top

The Cherokee county war finance committee says with just over a week left to reach the 6th War Loan quota of 1 182 000 a strong steady sales flow is required through to July 8. A mail campaign could help but personal solicitation remains crucial to hit the target and set a county record.

Cherokee County War Finance Publicity Committee Cherokee County

Golden wedding milestones span multiple families

Mr and Mrs Henry Rossbach of Akron marked their golden wedding on June 18. His sister also celebrated a golden anniversary this year. Mr and Mrs Noah Schoon of Boise Idaho observed theirs on June 12 and Mr and Mrs Alley Hamilton of Alcester on August 4.

Henry Rossbach Akron Rossbach Noah Schoonover Boise Idaho Alley Hamilton Alcester

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State Capitol Sentinel Spangler Harrison Spangler Republican National Committee Washington Bank Credit Farmers National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Texas Moonlight Serenade Roland F. Seitz C. Peters Paul van Lean Theo, A. Metz K. L. King Greieg Peter DeRose Hershey Swander Glenn Miller Lee Robinson Ralph Mongran Emil Banset Santa Lucia G. E. Holmes Paul Yoder Folk Songs Kennedy Carl Frank Parella Francis Scott Key Janice Meinking Farmer ASA Patriotic Service First Trust & Savings Bank
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