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Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

3

Remsen to Open Road After Bridge Repairs

Concrete pouring on the new paving leading to the west Remsen bridge nears completion after flood damage. Road reopening to traffic is expected within 10 days, construction men say. Storm Lake notes report spawning area posted on Storm Lake inlet north of the island, with no fishing and boats to stay out to protect fish. Roy Peterson reelected president of the Brooke Community Club. Meinking and Davis reelected as vice president and treasurer. Galva school board buys six buses, choosing the Wayne model. five smaller buses for 25 adults and 85 children, one large bus for 30 adults and 42 children.

Remsen Bell Remsen Storm Lake Piet-Tribune James R. Harlan Peterson Patriot Roy Peterson Brooke Community Club Meinking Lawrence Davis Walter John Kracht Jr August Tigges Galva Tribune Wayne

Stocker and Feeder Steers At 9 Year High

Cattle prices have held strong over four months. Oldsen notes slaughter steers up about $2.00 from last year and higher grade cows about $1.00. Stocker and feeder steers reach highest levels since spring 1930 as cattle numbers rise about 1 percent in 1938. More cows and heifers may be kept from slaughter, boosting breeding herds. If business stays up, beef demand could improve.

Carl Oldsen Iowa Beef Producer’s Association Oldson

Washta Optometrist James McDonald Notice

James McDonald of Washta announces office hours May 65th from 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 with contact numbers office 39 and residence 161.

James McDonald Washta

Alta News items from Alta Advertiser

The Atta Commercial Club approved a new annual budget of 725 dollars at a regular meeting. W E Young leased the Alta Oil Company Super Servee station north of the depot. Humboldt school will be led next year by Supt Burton C Homes of Fonda, former Truesdale head. V J Dennis and wife plan the 1989 Famous Players tent show's season and Jeanne Haight won the Alta merchants essay contest, receiving ten dollars and a school cup. Harry Cuppy is recovering after leg surgery and an operation to prepare for an artificial limb.

Atta Commercial Club W. E. Young DX Products Alta Oil Company Burton C. Homes of Fonda Humboldt Holmes Truesdale V. J. Dennis Alta Famous Players George D. Sweet Merchants of Jeanne Haight Elk Township School No. 4 Miss Haight Harry Cuppy Harry Swallum Hospital

Aurelia Woman to Preside at R F D Auxilary Meeting

Mrs Albert Fierk of Aurelia will preside at a ninth district Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary meeting in LeMars on Saturday May 18. About 500 letter carriers and auxiliary members are expected for the joint gathering at the Mason temple hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The Garden Club will hold a plant sale at Mummert hardware store all day Saturday May 6.

Albert Fierk Aurelia LeMars Chamber of Commerce Mummert Hardware Store

Iowa Legislative Push to Fix Deplorable Mental Health Sites

Gov. George A. Wilson and a newly formed state board of control plan an inspection tour of all 15 institutions to address deplorable conditions. The move follows a near $600,000 Capitol budget for improvements, with emphasis on fire safety and sanitation. The piece notes expected political maneuvering around national conventions and labor disputes, including Maytag and Swift strikes, plus a quiet end to the legislative session before crops take center stage.

George A. Wilson State Board of Control Iowa Wilson Board of Control Nels Kraschel Newton Sioux City Kraschel State Highway Patrol Department of Public Safety Gstricken

Organ Installed at Methodist Church Marks Music Upgrade

C J Sullivan and Son of Council Bluffs arrived to install a two manual Hillgreen Lane organ purchased for 1000 dollars after local fundraising. Dedication will announce donors, and the organ should be ready for church services on Sunday May 14.

Methodist Church C. J. Sulivan Council Bluffs L. H. Preul George Lamm W. A. Lewis Lyons Nebraska Plaza Theatre Sullivan Alta

Indians Visit Aurelia for Decoration Day Baseball

Aurelia schedules a Sunday May 21 game against the Winnebago Indians with Chief Eagle Eye as umpire. Tentative dates also set with Madrid and Algona Brownies as Aurelia opens the season after spring tryouts led by player-manager Wattie Holm.

Aurelia Winnebago Indians Eagle Eye Cer Ae Madrid Algona Brownies Wichita Kansas Wattie Holm More

State-Wide Rat Control Program Announcement

Dr. H D Tate extension entomologist announces a state wide rat control program to run in May. The effort, in cooperation with the State Extension Service and the State Entomologist, targets increased rat populations threatening stored grain and farm property across Iowa. Poison baits with red squill or barium carbonate will be used with care to protect livestock. Instructions for bait mixing available from local dealers, the farm bureau office, or Iowa State College.

H. D. Tate Xtension State Extension Service Tate Farm Bureau Lowa State College

Westphal and Felton Attend Illinois Funeral

Mr and Mrs Wm Westphal and Mr and Mrs Chris Felton left Sunday to attend the funeral of Henry Diercks in Monce Illinois. Mrs Diercks is a sister of Mrs Westphal and Mrs Felton. They expect to spend a week visiting relatives.

Wm. Westphal This Place Chris Felton Peterson Henry Diercks Monce Illinois

Dingman Reports Annual Rural Route Surveys

Postmaster A. AL Dingman conducted his annual survey and inspection of rural routes out of Aurelia. The trip, with Garner Nels Carlson, covered multiple routes and addressed service requirements and disruptions to ensure proper mail delivery.

Dingman A. AL Dingman Lwo Lubak Aurelia Garner Nels’ Carlson Ekberg Ber Lou Gail

Cherokee News Briefs Highlight Local Elections and Projects

Cherokee county reports indicate Meriden superintendent candidate Wally Limes may challenge Irene Brooks for county superintendent on May 9. Des Moines officials assure a soil conservation camp will be placed in Cherokee. Mrs. L. J. McGivern elected chair of the county federated women's clubs. paving progress on west Main street advances with concrete pouring planned. 4‑H Rally day set for June 6 with location to be announced in Cherokee.

Arle Berkler Meriden Consolidated Seriel Wally Limes le Wil Irene Brooks CCC Art Des Moines L. J. McGivern Marcus Ootnee Chéfecket County Federated Women’s Clubs Memorial Presbyterian Church Homer Carlberg Aurelia

Looking Back Into the Past in Aurelia Area

Ten years ago Herman Coker of Aurelia was named commander of the Cherokee County Legion at Marcus. A Boy Scout troop was organized with Alien Lamm as scout master and W. A. Lewis to move the Grocery into the Mummert estate building.

Herman Coker Aurelia Cherokee County Legion Organization Marcus Alien Lamm W. A. Lewis Mummert Estate Lloyd Anderson Halt Dilumner Richard Nelson Vicer Halt

Cleanup Notice for Aurelia Streets and Alleys

The town of Aurelia requires all streets and alleys to be cleaned and garbage removed by May 70. If not completed, the town will perform the work and charge the adjoining property owners. 8-3 Street and Alley Com.

Aurelia

Insurance service details from Lockin Agency

The fragment mentions all kinds of insurance and a service that serves, associated with Lockin Agency. No other clear facts, dates, or named entities are available in the readable text.

Lockin Agency

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