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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel lists RE. C. Light er as proprietor and notes publication every Thursday with second class matter status at the Aurelia Iowa post office.
A political fencing campaign forms between two Iowa contenders for the next U S Senate. Senator Clyde L Herring and Governor George A Wilson are the likely rivals as 1940s political maneuvering begins.
A preview of the 1942 race charts strategy between rival Republicans and Democrats. Iowa figures including Governor Wilson and Senator discuss defense projects, re location plans, and a forthcoming small arms plant while party organs and a slate contest for lieutenant governor loom.
Jean Wessels near Algona continues study at night while healing a broken leg. Her teacher Sadye Patterson reviews the day’s work with the pupil.
The Aurelia high school track team earned six points at the district track and field meet held at Cherokee last Friday. Marty Anderson placed fifth in both the 100 yard and 440 yard dashes with a 54.9 in the latter. The mile relay team of Harden Hamann Menefee and M Anderson finished fourth. The half mile relay team of Harris Nation Menefee and Harden won its heat but finished sixth in the final. The Waverly dual against Alta tonight looms as the last home or away meet for the season.
The piece urges shared responsibility for safety, noting that injuries in industry and on the highway hinder defense efforts. It argues that obeying safety rules at work must be matched by sensible driving home, stressing that careful driving is patriotic and prudent for all citizens.
The Washta optometrist office announces May 10 hours from 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 6 p.m. Mrs McDonald will handle appointments. Office phone 39 residence phone 151 93 James McDonald.
Mrs. Fred Wieland unearthed a coin sized medal in her garden commemorating the Sioux City Corn Palace. Dated 1890 it features the corn palace image and on the reverse two ears of corn crossed with the caption Corn Is King. The palace celebrations lasted years though few locals today recall them.
The Aurelia Iowa council held a regular meeting May 5 1941 chaired by Mayor Grapen. Members Grienke Mummert Shank Kaskey Brummer attended. no absentees. Bills across General Fund Grading Fund Waterworks Fund Park Fund Sewer and other accounts were approved after reading treasurer and clerk reports. Meeting adjourned with J W Grapenthen mayor and Chester G Sjoberg clerk.
May 25 Watertown South Carolina. May 30 Memorial Day Water town at Aurelia. June 1 Champlin Refiners Enid Oklahoma tentative. June 15 Palmer House Chicago colored tentative. June 16 Rock Valley George Iowa celebration. July 4 11 a m Rock Valley Sheldon. July 4 Storm Lake there.
Overcome by gas from a defective refrigerator, William Dolezal of Tama was found unconscious after about 45 minutes. Authorities report the accidental asphyxiation during repair work.
Mr and Mrs William Mohn and daughter Marlys join the Harry Otto home as supper guests with John Otto Karl Otto Ralph Martin and others from Storm Lake. Numerous families including the Hogrefes Holtzs and Griemes share meals at the Ralph Graeme Elmer Getzmeier and Henry Weiland homes. A Walther league group attended a Marcus rally with many attendees listed.
Oren Coombs announces two stallions and a jack will not be used this season due to scarce help. Those wishing to use either animal should call 2316. Advertising doesn’t jerk, it pulls.
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