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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel published weekly on Thursdays is listed as second class mail at the Aurelia post office. E. C. Lighter is identified as the proprietor.
The notice lists annual subscription rates in advance, with 1.50 for within Cherokee county and 2.00 for foreign countries per year. Advertising rates show per inch for display and foreign ads, and per line for locals and readers and cards of thanks.
Miss Harriett Burrell county superintendent of schools married Harry Phelan on Saturday in Fort Dodge. The ceremony was by Rev. E McDade. Burrell has taught in rural Cherokee County schools and will retain her county post for another year. Phelan is a well known farmer who will reside on his farm two miles east of town after August 1.
A. I. Birch declares his bid for the state representative seat in the upcoming Republican primary on June 7 and asks for support from voters. The notice frames his candidacy as a commitment to party principles and public service.
A candidate announces for nomination as state representative subject to Republican primaries and seeks support. Another declares candidacy for county sheriff subject to Republican primaries on June 7, signed by Claud Bensley.
Next Sunday at 10 30 a memorial service honors all American soldiers with a large turnout expected of World War I veterans and veterans of the Spanish and Civil wars. The Aurelian Men's Chorus will sing three numbers in tribute to national heroes. Evening sermon titled Unto One Another. All are invited.
There will be no morning worship next Sunday to allow attendance at a memorial service at the Congregational church. Rev Safford will preach and the Men's Choral Club will provide music. Evening service theme is Hopeless Weaving. The pastor urges members to keep church interest alive and participate.
The Rev E F Webking invites attendance as Trinity Sunday sermon centers on The Doctrine of The Holy Trinity. Services will be in American language. One week from Sunday no service due to mission work at Humboldt. Sunday School remains at the usual time.
A lonely man seeks friends after seeing a magazine ad promising social advancement by playing a saxophone. He orders the instrument, receives it, and practices, yet struggles to meet people in his apartment house.
The milk house should be easily cleaned and just large enough for its tasks. It should be well lighted and ventilated with a generous cooling tank and good drainage. Recommend a frame building with concrete floor near the stable but not attached for efficient dairy operations.
Local high school track team competed at Carroll meet last Saturday. The half mile relay team Whitney Hickey McLaughlin Bell finished third among thirty seven schools. Whitney placed third in the 220 yard dash finals. Bell qualified in the 100 yard dash and broad jump but did not score in finals.
The final series of sewing lessons will be held Wednesday afternoon June 2 with sessions at the homes of Mrs. Mike Dick Mrs. George Blanch and Mrs. A J Maltby. Guides include Mrs. Ralph Peterson Mrs. W F Kiester Mrs. Blanche Hickey and Miss Eugenia Dyslin. Bring gingham scraps dimity card board black crayon paste needles thread thimble and shears.
A Smithsonian anthropologist Dr. Walter Hough presents a manuscript tracing lighting from crude torch lamps to petroleum era, noting Argand lamps of 1782 and George Washington's Mount Vernon lamps now in the National Museum. He links symbolisms of torch, lamp, and candle to war, wisdom, and education.
Report from Grinnell describes a football game played in heavy rain with players and officials stained by mud. The field is a sea of mud as jerseys and pants lose their colors, prompting quips about a scrub team.
The West’s ghost towns linger after gold booms as Central City and nearby communities shrink from thriving hubs to sparsely populated relics. Nevada, Owl, Mound City, and Auttman sit nearly empty, while tunnels and a few old prospector residents persist amid grassed streets and empty houses.
Lydia Summit of Ludlow sues William Lateer executor of Carl Spoerrle estate alleging coercion to remain as nurse for 34 years. She claims the will left her only 2700 dollars and lifetime farm income, while remaining property would pass to German relatives, constituting a breach of faith and contract. She asks the court to invalidate the will and award the property or wages equivalent for 34 years.
Tokyo reports the Foreign Minister Shidehara heads a government inquiry panel with cabinet ministers to draft new laws aimed at abolishing opium derivatives and possession in Japan. The commission targets laws beyond the Geneva framework and may oversee a government monopoly in Japan, Korea, and Kwantung in Tokyo, enforcing the strongest measures to eradicate legal opium traffic.
Esther Swanson led an afternoon session with fourteen ladies at Mrs Ed Lehnhardts home. Activities included sewing lessons, plant purchases, and cemetery plantings. Local roads near Diamond Center saw culverts installed and a road-curve project begin. Storm Lake shoppers and area residents were noted in several social mentions.
Fragmentary OCR item from Sioux City Sentinel relates to office contents or subscription matter with unclear details. No clear names, dates, or actions are readable.
Afton area notes report a son born May 22 to Mr and Mrs Floyd Sexton. Lucille Dreyer hosted a birthday gathering for friends Tuesday afternoon. District No 2 closed with a picnic, dinner and games. Families in Meriden and Harlan area visited Sexton households recently. Mrs Win Menefee was surprised Friday by her children and relatives. District No 4 ended with a Friday picnic and notes urge local advertising.
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