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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1937
Page
5
Community Theatre in Aurelia will host free Saturday matinees through March. Business leaders approved extending the program after a six week run, citing strong attendance and weather kept rural patrons away. Shows start at 2 15 pm and run late to fit all viewers.
The American Legion and Auxiliary held a moose feed at the Congregational church parlors on February 25. Mayor Port and C. W. Dawson supplied moose meat for the supper. The program featured community singing, addresses by Mrs. Inez Larson, Carl J. Herold, and Ninth district Vice Commander Saunders, plus a talk by Father Underberg and a closing address by Chaplin Rev Chapler.
C H Wegerslev recovering after February 17 operation. Dorothy Taylor wins first in state declamatory contest at Hayes Schaal. Mrs Frank Frear suffers hip fracture after fall at home. Alta citizens hear first alternating current. Langston announces petitions filed for school board seats. T Earl Miller marries Bernice Barlich in St Thomas chapel. Bernie Bierman to speak at Peterson church father and son banquet on March 24.
The state purchased a tract on the Alfred Wittrock farm containing remains of an old Indian village and fort. A right of way through the Hogback road links Shumway land to the site, which scientists believe features homes built partly underground with dirt thrown up in a defensive square.
Holstein appoints Dr. Fred H Jess of Galva as resident dentist at Eldora state training school for boys. Soo Locker Service announces a new cold storage plant ready soon. Remsen Cold Storage to expand with spring construction. Providence voters approve $12 000 gym bond 85 to 29. Farmers Grain and Supply Co adopts new cooperative elevator law plan. Vilas challenge to state income tax appealed to Iowa Supreme Court. Storm Lake show will tour as planned despite Sweet death reports. Seed Corn King Frank Parent wins eleven ribbons two bronze medals in state tests.
Zoologist G O Henderickson of Iowa State College urges farmers and conservationists to cooperate as wild ducks face nesting disruption from stock. About 95 percent nest within 220 yards of water and will abandon nests if disturbed. North American ducks have fallen from 150 million to 40 million since settlement.
W J Sweet and A D Bruce announce purchase of Frigidaire locker cooling equipment for Aurelia. They plan to install 75 Lincoln lockers in the Mummert building basement for refrigerated lockers under the name Sweet & Bruce Refrigerated Lockers. Insulation comes from Kennedy in Des Moines.
County Agent C H Thompson will be the principal speaker Friday as Afton township Farm Bureau members gather at Mr and Mrs Victor Swanson home. The meeting runs from morning to early afternoon with a noon covered dish dinner. Reports on the Des Moines Farm Bureau federation convention will be heard along with playlets music and other features.
W. H. Heimsoth of the Aurelia area is a candidate for a three year term as school director at the upcoming annual school election. He is the sole candidate with no other offices up for election. The vote takes place Monday at the town hall from noon to 7:00 PM.
The Carlson family thanks neighbors and the Aurelia Fire Department for timely help in controlling a fire that threatened their home.
The Sentinel lists St Pauls Lutheran Church with William Walter as pastor offering German service at 9 00 am English worship at 10 45 am and Sunday school at 10 00 am plus Congregational Church led by Edwin Trigg with church school at 10 00 am morning worship at 11 00 am and Junior and Senior Endeavor at 7 00 pm. The Sentinel is authorized agent for both Sioux City papers and offers subscription requests.
The 10th and final Gravel Tax payment is due before April 1 1987 to avoid penalty. Any property with unpaid or delinquent installments will be sold at tax sale this fall per county treasurer Mr Tyner, as required by law.
A historical column recalls events and moves from ten, twenty, and thirty years ago. Names like Nora Lewis Iva Miller Napier and Chas Peakes appear with interments, marriages, relocations, and property changes. residents such as A J Maltby August Nelson and the Peterson and Watters families are noted alongside town shifts and local notices of moving to nearby Aurelia and Storm Lake.
Local merchants in Aurelia host a two day sale Friday and Saturday offering food and merchandise at reduced prices. Many shops participate with ads and specials while a free community show is advertised for Saturday afternoon.
Members of the Cherokee Soil Conservation association met at the Farm Bureau office to plan year work. Lester Cy Nay announced for Cherokee Independent School District board of education. County officials discuss legislative programs in Des Moines and county offices report crop insurance and farm credit details.
Health nurse Mrs. Ann Garrard reports no contagion at Aurelia school after daily inspections. Dr Paul Stevens of the State Department of Health conducted a special check and met with local doctors, confirming no outbreak. Mrs Garrard commends cooperation as Dollar Days fair winds on.
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