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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
2
The piece notes that backers argue Governor Wilson should return to the state house to challenge Candidate Gross. Gross had said he could not travel for speeches due to budget limits but has since declined many invitation requests to appear publicly.
Mrs Wm Booth Madalynne Booth and Muriel Blake, student nurses at St Joseph Mercy hospital in Sioux City, have completed their nine months of schooling and will soon begin eight hour hospital duties. Weekend visits include family gatherings and updates on Mrs Buddenhagen’s improving condition. Funeral services were held for Albert Tigges of Peterson.
D E Danielson of Cherokee deputy sheriff announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He has served as deputy for seven and a half years, earlier worked as a traveling salesman for a wholesale fruit company, and moved from South Dakota in 1906. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and has been elected to high state offices within the organization.
Probate hearing set for Louise Fassler will dated April 7 1939 filed this day in Cherokee Iowa. The hearing before the District Court in Cherokee is on June 4 1940 at 10 00 AM. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated Cherokee Iowa May 7 1940 W H Fuckinger Clerk of District Court. Your home town merchant is your best friend. Why not give him your patronage.
The class celebrated a birthday with songs and gifts. Flowers from students brightened the room. Bird study covered gold finch belted kingfisher and Baltimore oriole with goldfinches in the apple tree. Perfect spellers listed: Kenneth B Edith Donna Gala Norma Vernon Phyllis Joan Mary Ann John Lloyd Lois P Merryl Bobby. Leonard Johnson missed several days due to illness.
Reading lists reveal typing class speedsters with 40 wpm and six at 50 wpm. Seniors plan year Mar-Go and class night medal awards. various departments outline exams, field trips, picnics, and performances through the final week.
Aurelia Iowa May 6 1940 council meeting approves treasurer and clerk reports and pays general street water sewer and park expenses. A resolution transfers 165 98 from Improvement District No 1 to create a Playground Fund after all bonds are paid and the transfer is approved by the council with mayor Grapenthen and clerk He Deyloft recording the action.
A Democrat announces candidacy for state senate in the 46th district comprising Cherokee, Ida, and Plymouth counties. Primary on June 3, 1940. He asks voters for support and notes expected participation in the election.
Don F Phipps announces candidacy for County Sheriff of Cherokee County Iowa subject to Republican voters in the June primary. He seeks support from the public in Cherokee Ia.
Democratic candidate Gene Kieffer from Remsen announces bid for the 46th district seat covering Cherokee, Ida and Plymouth counties seeking party support in the upcoming primary.
Announcement of E Danielson running in the Democratic primary for Cherokee County sheriff on June 3 with a request for votes. Also note Albert Hurd as Republican candidate for Cherokee County sheriff in the June 3 primary election.
Near Chickasaw, Marian Cagley, a local farmer, struck his hand with a hammer last week. The injury caused swelling and prompted a brief medical check.
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