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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel published by EK C Lighter outlines subscription terms and post office classification. It warns subscribers renewal dates and continued delivery implies payment for the period.
A report from Grundy Center notes Gary Lee Beemersburg visiting his hometown, remarking that the town has been transformed over 27 years. He recalls businesses like ahr milan and compares old and new Main Street.
The article recalls Cooper School in Grinnell and how education was run in older times. It mentions teacher Mrs. Buchanan from years past and notes a local Fourth of July display in Stockford. A municipal light plant diesel engine burned out, scattering debris and sparking small explosions. A charity event let 300 children ride a dog sled pulled by Eskimo dogs for a day of fun.
Des Moines officials announced the eight day event will run from August 22 to 29 at the state fair. The statewide quiz contest is sponsored by the fair in partnership with the department of public instruction and public schools, allowing one team per school of three members with three alternates.
Edwin Trigg leads morning worship as Union Memorial service planned for May 25 at the Methodist church with Rev. Edwin Trigg and Rev. L H Preul to speak. Mt Olive Ladies Aid meets May 15 in the church basement with Mrs Ohison hosting. Visitors welcome.
L H Preul pastors the Methodist church with a busy slate of activities. Church school 10:00 am led by Supt W A Lewis. morning worship at 9 15. Epworth League meets 7:00 pm led by DeLoris Peterson. Mother’s Day service to honor mothers with choir selections. several society meetings and devotional programs scheduled between May 14 and May 28 including vesper and Union Memorial Day service. High school baccalaureate May 28 at 7 p m.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites families to Sunday services with a 10 46 a m English worship and a Mother's Day sermon themed Christian Parenthood. The church encourages peal offerings to support spiritual care for troops abroad and welcomes nonmembers to attend. Taudies Aid meets next Wednesday at 2 30 oclock with Mesdames Kid Lehnhardt and W Matador. Walther Teague speaks next Thursday evening at 8.
Dispatches from Kendrick township describe a pack of wild dogs preying on farms, killing livestock and threatening Avestuck poultry. Local farmers report ongoing sightings and urge caution while authorities investigate the situation.
Missouri Synod Lutherans will make a special appeal next Sunday to raise funds for the spiritual care of army and navy personnel. Rev. William Walter notes national efforts as local St Pauls Lutheran church joins in the campaign with the slogan For God and Country. Funds support building near training sites for divine services and related needs.
Aurelia high school won a tight dual track and field meet over Quimby 74 to 67 on Valor field Tuesday evening. Multiple events highlighted by Khon winning Javelin and Discus while Sones led Quimby with top finishes in Shot Put and High Jump. Mowry and Andersonalso posted standout times and wins for Aurelia.
Aurelia high school track team totaled 13 points in class A at the 87th Big Four meet in Fonda last Friday and earned the mile relay traveling trophy. Jefferson won with 380 points. Aurelia entrants included Harris in the yard dash finals, Harden in the 220 finals, M Anderson second in the 440, Don Peterson third in the 880, Varnon Schulke third in the mile, and Harden Hamann Menefee L Anderson on the mile relay champions.
Successive Farming magazine announces a Farm Building and Remodeling contest with 68 cash prizes totaling 2000 dollars. Entries run through December 31, 1941, and each entrant receives a free 80 page Taxin Building guide. Judging focuses on fit to farm needs and improvement impact rather than project size.
Four classes for farm homes remodeled farm homes and service buildings split into two groups by cost. Prizes 68 cash awards totaling 2000. Write Successful Farming Building Contest Editor Des Moines Iowa or call local material dealer for details.
Harold Son of Iowa State College extension entomologist warns home and yard owners to destroy fly breeding places this summer. Flies are not only a nuisance but can spread typhoid dysentery and tuberculosis to people and animals.
The advice outlines measures to curb flies on farms, including compacting or spreading manure, frequent trash can emptying with lids, fly poisons and traps, and window screens. Safe handling is urged as many poisons like formaldehyde and arsenite solutions pose risks to humans. Fly traps and sprays offer low cost, effective options inside barns and homes.
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