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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel under E. C. Lighter informs subscribers it does not stop at expiration and continues to bill if no notice is given. Rates are one year in advance 1.60 for foreign countries 2.00 for others.
J Perry Mummert of Cherokee announces his candidacy for County Auditor at the Republican primaries. A native of Cherokee and son of George Mummert, Perry is a Cherokee high school graduate who later attended college. He is married with four children and runs a local refrigerator service and engineering business near Cherokee.
Howard M. Montgomery county auditor and Archie R. Nelson county attorney announced their candidacies for reelection on the Republican primary ballot. Montgomery, a Cherokee native elected in 1934, and Nelson, born in Afton and raised in Aurelia, praised for their administrations linked to law enforcement and public approval.
John T. Collister, Sentinel advertiser, announces candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket and expects no primary opposition. Verne Peterson reports 1182 commercial rowboats inspected and approved by May 1, with 975 hosts licensed in 1941 and 2059 that year total. The law requires annual inspection and approval before commercial rowboats may operate in state waters.
Parker of Cherokee launches Republican bid for county attorney in the June primary. A young Republican leader, he graduated Cherokee High School in 1931 and earned a Drake University law degree. He has practiced law in Cherokee for four years and served as clerk at Cherokee Livestock Auction Co. weekly sales.
Fed wooled lambs led the gains with loads selling at 11.10 dollars while native spring lambs drew 15.25 and clipped lambs 14.00. Cattle and hogs were mixed with steers and yearlings weak to steady, principal prices 11.25 to 13.50 for cattle and 10.50 to 12.75 for heifers. Hog top reached 14.05 Monday then 13.90 Tuesday. lows 13.60 to 13.85. Citizens including W. A. Allen of Aurelia and Cherokee county shippers such as Chris C. Felton, Herb Will, Edmund Radke moved stock at Sioux City.
Archie R. Nelson announces candidacy for County Attorney at the Republican primaries on June 1, 1942, seeking continued support from voters. He attributes his drive to public service and requests backing from the Republican electorate.
Don F. Phipps announces re election bid for sheriff of Cherokee County subject to Republican voters June primaries requesting continued support from the electorate.
J Perry Mummert declares Republican bid for County Auditor. He opposes family members holding the same office and asks for support.
Observers predict a lighter Iowa primary turnout, saying day weather on June 1 could swing voter numbers. They cite last five elections averaging 280,000 Republican votes and expect about a 10 percent drop this year.
A speaker praises Iowans at home for backing the troops and expresses pride in their support. The note wishes future success and an early victory, closing with a personal sign off.
A compilation notes community events from years past including a school viewing day at the school house and a Memorial Day address by Rev E F Wehking, plus a counterfeiting gang arrests in Buena Vista and Cherokee counties. Other items mention a barn replaced by a double garage, Epworth League orchestra trip to Fairview, and local marriage and death notes.
Mrs A W Larson chairing reports 50 sweaters 60 children's dresses 16 layettes 25 girls skirts 18 sacques caps muffler caps turned to Cherokee chapter Production Pins earned by Mrs Uelene Nelson and Mrs Mildred Thomson for 150 hours each Two afghans donated by the girls homemaking class and ninth grade boys 36 diapers from American Legion Auxiliary afghan blocks turned in clubs piecing quilts for Red Cross
The St. Pauls Lutheran Church dedicated a new oak baptismal font in a morning service led by Rev. William Walter. The font features octagonal carvings with the inscription One Lord One Faith One Baptism for the Remission of Sins. The Buenger couple helped fund the font purchase. Next Sunday the church will begin using a newly published Lutheran Hymnal.
Years after playing together Dave Sutherland Sr and Clifford Braley are back together in Montezuma baseball. The Montezuma team lists Dave Sutherland Jr and two Braley sons on its roster this season.
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