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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
1
Published every Thursday and entered as second class matter at the post office at Aurelia Iowa. This paper does not stop at expiration date unless we are so notified. Subscribers who continue to accept paper will be under obligation to pay for same.
The article outlines Governor Wilson’s planned sixth trip from Des Moines to the south to monitor Iowa troops in Louisiana and Texas camps. It notes prior journeys from 1940 and 1941 tied to political events and farm conferences, with the governor repeatedly traveling since taking office.
The reference notes that his trip to Louisiana and Texas will be the sixth such journey.
Notice of price changes effective June 1 for milk and dairy products. Milk quarts up 10 cents and pints up 6 cents. Cream quarts rise 45 cents and pints 25 cents. Half pints increase 15 cents. Prompt payment requested.
Mr and Mrs George Russel of Cleghorn announce the marriage of their daughter Monica to Willis Tolzin son of Mr and Mrs William Tolzin of Aurelia. The ceremony was at 1 pm May 25 at Mary Hill parish house with Rev John P Hausmann officiating.
The Country Ramblers gathered Saturday afternoon May 24 in the Methodist church basement. Lois Johnson was elected historian replacing Charlene Ohlson. A hen and egg sale raised funds to send delegates to Ames and to the district camp.
Baseball game details show a 2 30 start delayed by conflicts. Scoring by innings, base on balls for Johnson Satterlee Stevens, wild pitches Johnson, multiple 2 base hits Hoffman Collins Elkins Swinehart, hit by pitches Satterlee Stevens Johnson, 3 base hits Bastian, strikeouts Satterlee Stevens Johnson, home runs Bastian Babcock Connors, Aurelia left on bases 10.
Cherokee county farm women's chorus earned a slot at the Iowa State Fair after receiving excellent ratings at the Storm Lake district chorus festival, finishing second behind Buena Vista. The 28‑member group, the district’s largest, battled choruses from O'Brien Lyon and Dickinson counties under director Mrs. Dee Ferrin and accompanist Mrs. Lawrence Boothby.
Upwards of 400 Lutheran youths are expected for the Walther League district convention at the new Walther League Camp on Lake West Okoboji from May 30 to June 1. Rev. Edgar Otto presides over business sessions. banquet Sunday night features Dr. C. P. Kretzman and others. open air vesper services are planned. Delores Kuskey Beverly Walter and Robert Fassler from Aurelia are among attendees.
Gov Geo A Wilson proclaims June 2 to 7 as soil conservation week in Cherokee County with two day program June 4 and 5. Residents are urged to study soil improvement methods at the CCC camp on North 2nd street with farm visits to Brumer Harold Nelson M. M. Bushlow Curtis Fee watersheds and CCC transport.
The Aurelia baseball management announces its new infield with four players. Howard Connors age 24 from Jefferson is the first baseman nicknamed Howdy. Ruel Hoffman age 20 from Fort Worth is the second baseman nicknamed Sandy. Wyman Hunnicut age 20 from Fort Worth is the shortstop nicknamed Honey. Dylen Day age 28 from Greenbrier is the third baseman nicknamed Dooley.
Notice that the horses will not be used this season with two stallions and a jack, due to limited help. Those wishing to use either stallion or jack should call 2816, Oren Coombs, 12-3.
Multiple short sale notices list items including a solid oak kitchen set with four chairs at Kruse Grocery from 11 to 2. Other notices advertise spring fries by John Holderness and cabbage tomato and pepper plants by Mrs. George Hansen.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Getzmeier and son Gary visited relatives in Rockford Illinois with the Petersons of Alta. Clarinda residents John and Lenora Huseman joined William Huseman visiting Rev. O Bahr. Wolters of Ludel Kansas stayed with Albert Moschell. Carlson, Zwemke, and Irene spent time in Sioux City. Clergy families from Sioux City Remsen attended the Han over school picnic. Antone Larson attended Sutherland commencement. William Roggon’s Aurelia family dined with Fred Hustedt. Herman Otto Sr. left for Excelsior Springs Missouri for treatment. Lorenz Lietz joined Hermann Manteufel of Storm Lake to Sioux City. Mrs Lietz hosted Masel’s third birthday with games and cake. Lorenz Lietz family visited Manteufel home for Sunday dinner.
The Aurelia high school senior class 1941 staged two nights of "Headlines" to a full auditorium. Star cast included Jean Simmers, George Wharton, Viola Fierk and others praised for skill and minimal prompting. Total receipts were 115.15 with proceeds after expenses to be donated to the school. gifts were presented to Miss Lewig and Miss Rupe.
Ruth Rut ter led the program with the senior class presenting awards and singing. Legion commander Nels Carlson awarded Poppy poster honors to Dean Will and a tie for second between Kenneth Wickersheim and Gretchen Wieland. Doris Jean Renaud won both American government and American history. Faculty awards followed for Agriculture merit in livestock feed management and poultry judging, and merit in farm management received by Kenneth Schulke and Clayton Lehnhardt. the Ames event noted.
Scholastic honors mark perfect attendance for each class with names from freshmen to seniors. Music letters list numerous vocal and instrumental performers, with Myrna Grienke and George Wharton among those earning multiple recognitions. Track and other sport letters note captains and managers, including George Wharton and Marvin Anderson, with special citations and a manager’s letter for Huck Brady.
Carol McCain a 13-year-old seventh grader from a rural Grinnell area school, studied with his mother to attempt both grades this year. Results showed he passed both eighth and seventh grade examinations.
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