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Newspaper

Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1918

Page

2

Liberty Loan Campaign Plans Reported For Pitcher Township

Third Liberty Loan executive committee in Pitcher township meets to map a campaign launching April 6. committees list members. census of property owned will precede bond sales. county leaders will brief Aurelia Afton and Diamond townships next week at the K of P Hall in Aurelia.

Liberty Loan Pitcher Township W. H. Bischel A. J. Whinery Gust Peterson Arthur Hickey E. C. Lighter Afton Diamond C. F. Miller Arthur Fraser F. H. Creppa Henry Glawe J. C. Nelson H. 4. Lockin L. C. Johnson W. Fairchild G.R. Wharton J. McDeid John Mummert G. J. Lewis O. A. Royer Earl Fraser A. A. Dingman E. A. Harris M. Mummert Bernard Paulson W. F. Keister Walter Johnson A. J. Maltby Chas. Nelson Gust Paterson Geo. E. Blanch B. Peters A. W Baltimore Will Heimsoth Julius Faasler E. F. Georke Geo. McClain Te County Council War Ervice Council United Sates Congress Walter P. McCulla Liberty Loan Drive John Mehan Marcus Township C.V. Peters Amherst Township Lloyd Sanguin Liberty Township Ai H. Gray Cedar Township W.H. Bischel Hal Dewar Pilot Township Tom Liffering Rock Township G. F. Coburn Tilden Ralph Rhode Quimby Munson Washta Geo. T. Anderson Diamond Township Fred Roggon Bib McCulla J.A. McDonald Cherokee L.L. Patton Cleghorn Precinct Dave Denlinger Grand Meadow James Crangle Marcus Town John Campbell Silver

Advertised Letters At Aurelia Post Office March 19

The Aurelia post office lists advertised letters awaiting pickup for the week ending March 19. The notice includes recipients and requesters, with Dingman as postmaster.

Aurelia Dingman, P.M

Happenings From Neighboring Towns Gathered

Storm Lake death noted for Mrs. David Thompson of 504 Seneca Street after goitre surgery in Chicago. W H Robinson learns his son Fred in Rainbow division wounded in active service. Marcus News reports Mrs. H C Largen dies of liver cancer near Marcus. Leona Cram weds George Harvey at Grand Meadow home. Bond Lynde restaurant sale completed March 2 to partner G F Bond. Mrs Julia Dutton Warren dies at 85 at daughter’s home. Charles Danielson of Storm Lake named by French government for bravery. Contractor Shannon surveys for new school building with material delays resolved. Power Co contracts 31 miles of transmission line to light farms south of town.

Storm Lake David Thompson Seneca Street Chicago Goitre Washta Journal Grand Meadow Eli Cram Leona George Harvey Peterson Patriot Bond & Lynde G. F. Bond Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune Julia Dutton Warren George J. Schaller Warren Sioux City Journal Charles Danielson Shannon Mgr. Jones The Power Co

Fire destroys Washta business section and two banks

Fire in Washta Iowa raged from 4 pm destroying nearly the entire business district and both banks. Losses run around 100000 with several local firms and individuals listed for varying amounts and insurance. Dr A S Rogers suffered burns from a rear gas tank explosion during the blaze.

Washta Washta State Bank Rogers Guy Carlton L. S J. W. Brackney Farmers State Bank

Seed corn display and upcoming sale at Lewis sale

Local hardware store Biachel’s shows 100 percent pure seed corn ideal for field conditions. A forthcoming sale is planned at Lewis’ location in the afternoon of March, with a tester demonstrating uniform kernel quality.

Biachel

Alta elects Larson and Sipe to board of education in close race

The Alta community chose Geo. Larson and F N Sipe for the board of education with a tight vote: Sipe 150, Larson 149, Lindlief 141, and Matson 104. A Red Cross night at the skating rink raised 88 35 for charity and a Red Cross sale surpassed expectations, with over 11 000 accounted and donations still arriving as the Advertiser went to press. A city ticket filed Saturday lists Samuel Parker as mayor and, with others, outlines council and park posts. Pioneer James Diller died Sunday after illness and a late operation. his death followed a brave fight.

Geo. Larson F. N. Sipe Board of Education Sipe Larson Lindlief Matson Alta Red Cross Samuel Parker Roy Wilkinson O. J. Ellis W. W. Allum J. W. Wilkinson G. C. Isbell Frank Freidland

County News Highlights From Cherokee Papers

Summary of local notices: County Attorney Lew McDonald treated for rheumatic fever at Sioux Valley hospital. School election yields 58 votes with incumbents Nelson, Toman, and Sullivan re-elected. Captain P B Cleaves ordered to New York for overseas duty. Captain L A Wescott to France. Three youths enlist in aviation then coast artillery. orders to halt aviation drafts followed. Deaths ripple through the McNeil family with Katherine Maxine and Helen Elizabeth passing away.

Lew McDonald Sioux Valley Hospital W. S. Nelson H. H. Toman Don Sullivan P. B. Cleaves Fort Worth Texas Fort Riley New York L. A. Wescott France James Hoxie James P. Ament Jack Stewart Aviation Corp Aviation Corps Coast Artillery Jefferson Barracks Democrat Geo. McNeil Katherine Maxiné Mantoditis Mrs. McNeil Helen Elizabeth

Time extended for income tax returns to April first

Taxpayers are urged to file as soon as possible with government assistance available. The notice from the National Bank stresses prompt action and guidance to complete income tax reports by the new deadline.

F ¢ National Bank

Two Men of Co M Killed in France

Cherokee Democrat reports two members of Company M killed in action in France and several other local soldiers wounded. Albert Behmer of Sutherland and Ted Butler of Sutherland are named as killed, with Truman Pelton’s son Lester slightly injured and others from Quimby Alta Storm Lake and Sheldon area noted as wounded or killed in action.

Newa Washington Lester Pelton Lester Lota Co. M Albert al) Behmer Sutherland Ted Butler Lyle Barnes Quimby Geo. E. Marcher Alta Fred Robinson Storm Lake Dean Parrish Sheldon Company

Deputy collector to aid on excess profits tax

A deputy collector of internal revenue will be stationed locally from March 20 to 28 to advise on the excess profits tax and income tax returns. He will assist corporations, partnerships, and individuals and emphasize voluntary returns by April 1 to avoid penalties.

Internal Revenue

Carpenter Work Charges Set From April First Nineteen Eighteen

The undersigned announce rates for carpenter labor starting April 1 1918 Foreman 50 cents per hour other tradesmen not less than 40 cents per hour An extra 10 cents per hour for each man if board is not furnished by the employer Names listed include Andrew Alsgaard Wa Diercks J D Lewis A E Krout and J M Gay and the notice directs paying taxes at Farmers National Bank 80 8

Andrew Alsgaard Wa. Diercks J. D. Lewis A. E. Krout J. M. Gay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Liberty Hart Schaffner & Mas Hart Schaffner & Marx the Clothing Department of Lewis Art Schaffner & Marx Marcus News H. C. Largen Marcus Lewis’fternoon McFarland Red Cross Fund James Diller County Seat News George Marcher Bischel Farmers ‘National Bank
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