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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel lists subscription rates with prices of 1.50 and 2.00 for various terms. Proprietor E C Lighter is identified as part of the newspaper’s branding.
Republican candidate R. E. Hess announces his bid for State Senate in the 46th District comprising Cherokee Plymouth and Ida counties subject to voters approval. He pledges untiring efforts for the good of all voters and his district if nominated and elected.
The speaker calls for city ordinances to ban jaywalking and crossing between intersections. He suggests penalties and police reports for accident-involved pedestrians, arguing drivers are not always at fault and that stricter pedestrian enforcement reduces crashes.
Sac county resident A W Bueler is described as a top crow catcher after collecting a bounty of 854 60 dollars for 3546 crows in a trap. A local incident reports Mrs Arie Van Ryswk near Pella ducking from dyeing fluid and dislocating her neck, hospital bound with plaster cast.
A columnist recalls early motor age friction between horses and cars in 1910. The piece notes farmers yielding the road to automobiles to avoid accidents, urging fair highway use and promising a longer column next week.
Cherokee clinched the junior high county tournament at Cherokee after defeating Larrabee 22 to 20 in the final. Aurelia took consolation honors by beating Grand Meadow 14 to 11 the same night.
A traveling exhibition train will tour Iowa lines of the Minors Central system during the second week of March. J L Beven announces the program focusing on soybean cultivation and related crops with motion pictures, exhibits, and a moving theater car. Stops at Quimby Cherokee Storm Lake listed with times.
All we like sheep have gone astray says Isaiah. Sunday school at ten, morning worship eleven, Young People at 6 45, evening service seven thirty. Choir practice Tuesday, prayer and Bible study Thursday. Special services start Sunday March 10 with Rev Earl Anthony of New York City as evangelist. Members expected, community urged to attend.
Church school at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Town Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 p m Junior Group at 7 p m Mother and daughter banquet May 9 sponsored by the Ladies Aid Ladies Aid meeting March 14 Committee members listed including Mrs Art Krout Lee Robinson Karl Mummert Oren Coombs
Church school at 10:00 led by George Lamm. Morning worship at 11:00. Epworth League at 7:00 led by Delores Peterson. Sunday evening leaders Edgar Allen and Dale Nielsen. Choir rehearsal 2:30 Sunday and 7:30 Monday. Northwest Iowa Methodist Advance Movement meeting March 18 at Shrine auditorium Sioux City presided by Bishop J. Ralph McGee with three southern bishops. Ladies Aid meet March 13 at Mrs. George Scott. Palm Sunday service March 17 Holy Thursday March 21 8:00 pm Lord's Supper Easter sunrise 6:30 am sponsored by Epworth League Easter cantata March 25 at 11. World Service Easter offering urged. Pre-Easter emphasis on spiritual life and growth. All are welcome to attend.
William Walter, pastor, invites visitors to Sunday school at 9:45 a m and English divine worship at 10:46 a m with a sermon on The Burnt Offering as a Type of a All-Atoning Sacrifice of Jesus Christ from Leviticus 1 1 9 A mid week Lenten service is set for next Wednesday at 7 45 p m The congregation welcomes all visitors to join.
Electors in Cherokee and Buena Vista counties Iowa will hold the annual district election in Aurelia on the second Monday in March 1940 from noon to 7 pm One director for three years to succeed W H Heimsoth and a treasurer for two years to succeed L E Christensen to be elected The meeting open to transact business 612 M C Paulson Secretary
R E Hess of Kingsley a Republican candidate for state senator in the Plymouth Cherokee Ida county district is endorsed by his hometown paper. He has 20 years active GOP service and community involvement. Born on an Ida county farm he attended Ida Grove High School and Drake University and owns farms while paying mortgage interest. He pledges hard work to meet the needs of Iowa's people.
In Alta the upcoming town election sees three councilmen Rus sell W. Peterson L. J. Peterson and W. E. Young withdraw their candidacies. School director A W Buckingham also will not seek re election after twelve years. Separately a millinery shop prepares to open in the Masonic building formerly used as the telephone exchange.
The Aurelia High School band will sponsor a benefit screening at Community Theatre on March 19 and 20 featuring The Rains Came with Myrna Loy Tyrone Power and George Brent. Proceeds fund eight new band jackets after a class B enrollment upgrade. Tickets are 10 and 25 cents.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the farm home of Harry Clifton two miles west of Linn Grove on Saturday afternoon while Clifton and his three children were at a Storm Lake sale. Loss estimated at 4000 to 5000 dollars, including valuables belonging to Mrs Fay Chadwick housekeeper. Neighbors nearly a mile away mistook smoke for fog. fire reported by a Chicago and Northwestern train crew as they reached Linn Grove.
After a long public service career spanning 62 years in Rockwell City and Calhoun County, Abe Risely plans a personal move back to farming. His roles included township road supervisor sheriff postmaster deputy sheriff district court bailiff and mayor.
A reminiscence notes the subject abandoned farm life many years past and reflects on memories of rural work, seasons, and community ties. The piece contrasts past routines with present distance, hinting at enduring ties to the land and its people.
Eagle Grove students confined by illness will hear their classroom via a two way telephone link. The school has installed a transmitting and receiving device so sound from the room can be heard at home. Students view the system as advantageous though they cannot be quizzed by the teacher.
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