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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
3
State Capitol report details Gov Wilson’s distinctive plan for defense plants. Sentinel special correspondent reviews approach as it aims to boost production and employment while balancing national needs.
Governor George A. Wilson pitches Iowa to Washington defense officials as a willing partner rather than a pressure seeker. He hosts a bipartisan dinner, highlighting national unity amid the wartime crisis. Young Democrats show limited turnout at their state convention.
Ten years ago W Kaskey former Aurelia resident died suddenly in Sioux City last Friday morning. Mrs B I McQuinn 80 pioneer of the community died at her home three miles northwest of Aurelia Wednesday morning. Twenty years ago union bricklayers returned to the Aurelia school house after accepting 112 per hour. Mrs August Kast died May 20 at the home of her son O B East in Colorado. The first class day program by Aurelia seniors was held at the Methodist church Wednesday evening. Thirty years ago Aurelia beat Alta 4 to 3 in baseball. Ida Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Coombs died near Aurelia May 22.
Miss Ruth Fierk daughter of Mr and Mrs A V Fierk Aurelia and Arnold Faber son of Mr and Mrs Frank Faber Cherokee united in marriage Saturday May 24 at 8 am in Immaculate Conception church Cherokee Rev Shuktes conducted the ring service in the presence of relatives and friends The couple will reside at 320 South 8th Street Cherokee where Mr Faber works with his father in contracting
The local draft board reports a call for three more men from selective service in Des Moines. Kenneth Bruce of Aurelia area, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Bruce, is among those in line to depart for Fort Des Moines induction center. Floyd Miller of Cherokee and Orlan Bennett of Quimby also listed. They are scheduled to leave Sunday morning, June 8.
The Aurelia high school senior class held their annual class day program in the auditorium despite rain. The event featured orchestra selections, vocal numbers, class history, a class will reading, and addresses by salutatorian Virginia Akers and valedictorian Vernon Schulke, ending with a senior orchestra performance.
The Aurelia consolidated school board has two vacancies after resignations. Vocal music instructor Miss Eileen Sawyer is released to take a similar post in Denigon. Fourth grade teacher Miss Alice Reynolds resigns to become sixth grade teacher in Manning Iowa.
Band Director Lloyd C. Ruby announces the Aurelia High School band will open summer concerts on Saturday night June 7 at 8 o clock on Aurelia Main Street. Two rehearsals are set for Thursday and Friday at 8 o'clock, and interested players are welcome to join.
Relatives report Robert Johnson son of Mrs La Johnson in the navy has been assigned to the naval air base at Jacksonville Florida for four months of aviation machinist training. He completed eight weeks at Great Lakes Illinois and returned from a nine day leave. He was scheduled to depart Great Lakes this Thursday.
The Aurelians fell 14 to 4 in their season opener at Watertown. Watertown pitchers Satterlee and Stevens allowed 16 hits from the visitors while Aurelians bats managed 10 off Johnson, but could not sustain rallies.
The Aurelians host Watertown for the Memorial Day opener this Friday at 2:30 pm after a 2:10 pm Legion flag ceremony. Aurelia pitcher likely Jammer or Crimmings, with Hunnicut, Connors, Stevens, and Hoffman contributing offense. Watertown total runs by inning show early lead and late bursts. Rock Valley visits Aurelia next Sunday to renew a fierce series.
Mt Olive Baptist Church will hold a two week daily Bible school starting Monday morning June 2. Sessions run 8 30 to 11 each weekday with teachers in charge. The program emphasizes stories and Bible doctrines without teaching church doctrine to respect other denominations.
Rev L H Preul spoke at Aurelia high school baccalaureate on Need of God for Our Day. He cited three points: respect for truth, respect for the gathered personality, and respect for authority. A large crowd attended in the school auditorium. Rev Ed win Trigg led scripture and benediction. Musical numbers featured a boys octet, Charlene Ohlson and a mixed chorus and quartet.
Rev R R Brown of WOW radio Omaha challenged Aurelia High School class of 1941 to see visions beyond today’s turmoil. He warned youth alone won’t save the world, urged moral education, balance with age, and faith in God to guide life amid industrial society changes.
Legionnaires and Auxiliary from Aurelia plan to attend the district convention in Rock Valley next Tuesday June 3. Features include an exhibition drill by Monahan Post Junior Drum Corps at 4 30 pm a memorial service a joint banquet at 7 pm with Col Robert Shaw and Mrs Harlan Briggs, an 8 16 pm parade and a high school marching band contest plus a late evening dance at Rock Valley baseball park.
Nearly 650 dollars was raised by veteran made poppies in Aurelia last Saturday. The Legion Auxiliary reports that one fourth of net receipts goes to the Iowa department for hospitalization work while the rest funds local veteran rehabilitation and child welfare efforts. The committee thanks the community for cooperation.
About 70 pastors and lay officers from the Storm Lake circuit gathered at St. Pauls Lutheran in Aurelia for a semi annual conference led by Rev. O Bahr. Papers discussed covered the Lutheran funeral and critiques of church bazaars and baccalaureate services. The next meeting is set for Storm Lake in December.
The 39 graduates, the largest class in Aurelia high school history, received diplomas Tuesday evening and bid farewell to their alma mater. Notable names on the list include Virginia Akers Harold Anderson Marvin Anderson Kenneth Bjorklund Ottomar Braunschweig Alverda Caboth Virginia Carlberg and many others.
Fourteen Aurelia Scouts joined the county Boy and Girl Scout rally in Cherokee hosted by banker A W Jones. Over 200 attendees enjoyed dinner, stunts, games, and a showing of a Scouting film by Cherokee Superintendent Hoglan.
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