12 May 1932
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel records that subscription continues past expiration unless notified, with continued payment expected. Proprietor E. C. Lighter notes the paper is published weekly on Thursdays and filed as second class matter in Aurelia Iowa.
An editorial questions the Drake estate fundraising scheme urging sane inquiry. It lists twenty five year solicitations and asks why funds are needed, how spent, and whether action has ever started to settle the estate. The piece warns readers against potential swindle and favors caution.
The essay argues that citizens hinder town progress by buying goods away from home. It links personal finance choices to lost local investment, urging residents to boost local trade and industry instead of sending money elsewhere. It warns that small savings undermine community prosperity and loyalty.
The Cherokee city acts to curb a dog rabies outbreak as voters read The Sentinel’s long Q A on paving Cherokee county roads. The piece urges reader attention amid local debate. Henry Field campaigns for U S senator stressing government salaries to Brookhart family workers.
Hanover residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holtz of Galva spent Monday at the Lester Specketer home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Radke and family were Cherokee shoppers Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fredrick Rev. and Mrs. G. Koch of Galva Mr. and Mrs. Lou Plog visited the Dick Schmidt home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Peters and family of Slayton Minnesota came Sunday to spend the day with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heimbruch and sons Eugene and Richard Jr. of New York City visited Mrs. Heimbruch's parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hustedt and other relatives.
Republican candidates announce runs for Cherokee County offices. Oscar E Johnson seeks County Attorney nomination at Cherokee Iowa. N M Nelson aims for State Representative re election in Cherokee County. R G Rodman also declares candidacy for County Attorney with June 6 1932 primary date noted.
Mark W. Bancroft announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Attorney at the primary election to be held June 6 1982. The notice states his name and seeks party support for the office.
The author declares candidacy for State Representative from the 79th District subject to Republican primaries on June 6 1932. Platform stresses efficiency and economy a lower tax levy and fairer distribution of government costs.
Larry Kolpin battles tonsillitis but shows improvement. The column records visits by many Cherokee area residents, church choir participants, and family gatherings in Aurelia Alta and Storm Lake. It also recounts hospital cases, a snake bite, and travel plans for Bolenge Conference with reflections on local weather and a white pink flower near the writer’s home.
A letter received by Lyell Watts from his daughter in law Mrs David Watts in Africa dated February 29 1932 describes life on the missionary field. The family celebrates their son Virgil Lynn and welcomes a Nigerian boy Yoane Ikets whose mother died recently. The letter notes river mail delays and family affection between Luell Virgil Lynn and Yoane Ikets.
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