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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel notes subscription terms and payment obligation for continued delivery. The publication warns it does not honor expiration dates unless verification is provided and readers who keep receiving papers must pay for them.
A terse notice stating a rate of two dollars per year payable in advance for foreign country services or subscriptions. It presents a plain fee amount without additional context or dates.
Joe Otis of Cherokee announced his candidacy for State Representative on the Republican ticket after a 43 year career in the Towa State Highway Patrol and currently running a Cherokee radio shop. He is married with a 10 year old son and is a Grinnell High School and Grinnell College alumnus.
A man completed a four-year term in the navy and then published the Missouri Valley Daily Times for a year after his father's death, marking a career shift and family milestone.
Rev E Stanworth pastor. Church school 10 am Edgar Allen superintendent. Morning worship 11 am. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at W A Allen home at 7 pm. Goodwill Industries truck from Sioux City in Aurelia Friday May 29. Missionary Circle of W S C S meets June 8 at Lena Nelson home with hostesses Gladys Will and Rhoda Maltby.
Edwin Trigg hosts church events with school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m and evening activities for fellowship and junior society. Public Memorial Day dinner in church basement at 11 30 a m serving until finished.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites worshippers for Divine service at 10 45 a m with a sermon from Mathew 28 18 20 The Cherokee American Legion Auxiliary continues a drive to fund a Portable Iron Lung to serve Cherokee Aurelia Cleghorn Larrabee Marcus Meriden Quimby Washta Anthon Sloan Smithland Correctionville Wanawat us eye Pierson Lawton Bronson Cushing Hornick Oto Luton Climbing Hill and nearby rural areas The plan emphasizes community service and notes donations will not be accepted with proceeds used to purchase lifesaving equipment available to residents and medical facilities alike
Iowans head to the polls next Monday for the general election with light expected turnout. Governor Wilson confirms the 1943 property tax is eliminated funded by sales and income taxes, a move not seen since 1934, though future expenses may again require levies. The shift follows years of tax reshaping, with revenues from indirect taxes rising to support pensions and relief programs.
The Aurelia area reports a county track meet fourth place for the high school team with Stieneke Johnson Mongan and Shank scoring. Rain and hail near town during midweek. Maple River bank full and runoffs off grades. Funeral services for Otis Goodrich held at Fae Fraser home. Cherokee voters defeated a 60 percent bond issue for paving primary roads.
A three by five foot crocheted image of the Lord's Supper was crafted by Mrs. WP L. Ruffeorn of Harlan and presented to a local church.
Verrel Shook, while fishing in an Indiana stream, hooks what he believes is a big catch but pulls ashore an almost new automobile tire that luckily fits his car. The item appears in the Cresco Times with light humorous tone. A separate editorial note mentions removing deformed birds from flocks as a practice unrelated to meat quality.
Don I. Phipps announces candidacy for re election as Cherokee County Sheriff subject to Republican voters in the June primaries and expresses thanks for continued support.
J Perry Mummert announces candidacy for county auditor on the Republican ballot. He states opposition to family members holding the same office and asks for support.
A county attorney announces candidacy for the office in 1942 asking for continued support and stating appreciation for backing. The message emphasizes personal commitment to the role and public service.
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