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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel published by E. C. Lighter states paper does not stop at expiration date unless 80 notified and subscribers continuing to accept paper must pay for same.
Former Senator A Claire Dewey continues to press a plan to capture all sales tax revenue for the state and to test the sales tax bracket system. He argues Iowa loses 3 to 5 million dollars yearly and seeks tax reform to reduce other levies. He even hints at a constitutional challenge amid opposition from interests benefiting from current collections.
The article outlines Dewey's claim that multiple small purchases evade tax, totaling millions, with 15 cent trips and a 5 cent difference shifting revenue from the state. It cites Iowa income tax at about 45 million and warns leakage could wipe it out. It notes 32 candidates seek 16 nominations in eight Iowa congressional districts, with 21 Senate seats and 108 House seats up for reelection.
Iowa State College Spring quarter enrollment reached 5486, down 344 from last year, a smaller drop than many peers. Local list shows Aurelia students Wm. Lindsay Betty Ohlson Phillip Peterson Vernon Ohlson and Vernon Schulke.
Diners in Tipton cheered a menu claiming a thirty cent bargain club steak dinner but the proprietor spotted a waitress typist error before cooking began. The price would have been half the current sixty cent rate.
Arch ie R Nelson announces his support for Sam Herahy in the Republican primary for County Attorney on June 1 1942 inviting continued backing. The message emphasizes consistency and appreciation for supporters.
Don F. Phipps announces candidacy for re election as Sheriff of Cherokee County, subject to Republican voters in the June primaries, gratefully seeking continued support from the public.
Vincent F. Harrington announces an indefinite leave of absence from the U S House to serve as a ground officer in the Army Air Corps. He will cease congressional pay, head to Air Transport Command, and keep his district informed as his status depends on voters in 1948. He notes prior service on committees and praise for his district’s support.
Cherokee County volunteers study radio theory and code with three amateur operators. The group meets twice weekly to pass the Class C amateur license exam, a prerequisite for advancing in radio service.
Max Pixler, 23, of Aurelia Iowa, graduates May 8 in the largest class in Hospital Corps School history at U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes. Among 472 men from 87 states, he completes six weeks of anatomy physiology hygiene sanitation first aid weights measures and materia medica. Now hospital apprentice second class, he will receive further training before naval duty at sea or ashore. Men entering are chosen by special examinations and later become pharmacist mates.
A wartime notice urges motorists to watch for bicyclists amid tire shortages and gas rationing. It calls for extra room and caution to protect war industry workers and avoid accidents on the road. Local report mentions four white red-squirrel siblings seen on North Eleventh Street, Marion, per neighbor W. R. French.
Marcus based state representative Fred J. Ritchie announces he will seek renomination on the Republican ballot for Cherokee county in the June 1 primary. Serving a second term, he sat on agriculture and appropriations committees and on school and text books, and was named by the governor to the sitting committee. Ritchie farms and lives two miles west of Marcus, a county resident for 60 years.
Des Moines visit inspires The Sentinel editor to highly recommend the film One Foot in Heaven to Aurelia audiences. The Community Theatre will present the picture Saturday and Sunday nights.
Storm Lake Iowa A R Harrison president of the Iowa State Teachers association and Buena Vista county superintendent for 27 years was unanimously reelected for another three year term at a conven tion of school board presidents here Tuesday. Mrs C B Riswold of Sioux Rapids was elected to the county board of education and Mrs J H O Donoghue of Storm Lake and Mrs Earl V Souther of Grant township were reelected.
Twin male foals arrived at the Carroll Washburn farm south of Guthrie Center, marking a rare event in the animal world. At Paulson Hatchery, known for 12,000 chicks weekly, the first ever three legged chick hatched, a historic moment for the establishment.
A female beaver, described as expecting a blessed event within two months, was sent by the state conservation commission to a maternity hospital beside Buckeye Creek east of Belle Plaine. Pop Beaver, employed elsewhere, is anticipated to join the family later.
Aurelia Iowa council meeting May 4 1942 approves minutes reports and several fund expenditures. Bonds for H H Deyloff treasurer and Gust Kruse town marshal are approved. Meeting adjourned with J W Grupenthen mayor and Chester G Sjoberg clerk.
Cattle values held about steady early in the week on the Sioux City market as receipts neared normal. Top steers reached 14.25 with loads at 13.50, heifers mainly 10.25 to 12.75, hogs weak to steady around 18.75 to 18.90, and lambs rising to 14.35 for fed wool lambs and 14.75 for spring lambs.
Hazel V Timmons and husband transfer to Margaret A Hench and others four thousand dollars and one fifth interest in the northwest quarter of section 15 township 90 range 89 and lots 4 5 6 block 1 Lockin Add Aurelia. Alice M Waterman and husband transfer to Le Roy T Hench five thousand dollars and an interest in the northwest third of section 15 township 90 range 39 and lots 4 5 6 block 1.
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