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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
2
The piece reviews voter attitudes from a Chicago mayoral election and odd campaign events in Iowa towns. It notes many could not vote due to ignorance or indifference, illness, being away, or lack of residence. It cites gubernatorial race antics and staff concerns about stagnant pay.
Six Cascade young men, five home from the war, escaped serious injury when their car hit loose gravel and tumbled over an embankment, turning six times before coming to rest.
A. C. Baker, age 86, was killed near LeRoy in Clarke county when a shotgun exploded as he attempted to crawl through a fence. The load struck him in the heart.
Mt Olive residents hosted Sunday dinners and luncheons for friends and relatives, including Mr. DeBolt's birthday and the Sanborns’ California move. Visits spanned Afton township Aurelia Storm Lake Cherokee Pipestone Denvertown, with multiple callins and club meetings noted.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Anderson welcomed a son Thursday at Porath hospital Storm Lake. Mr and Mrs Merle Madsen Rembrandt welcomed two daughters Thursday at Porath hospital Storm Lake. Mrs Madsen formerly Arlene Bumann is daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kuliaun. Congregational events and visiting guests from Decatur Illinois noted with a picnic dinner and a film at St Johns Lutheran church.
Tech. Sgt. Max Ammons returned home from Fort Lewis Washington on a 25 day furlough. Mr. and Mrs John Mavis and Alice of Rembrandt with John Sundt of Tuscon Arizona visited the W M Booths. The Booths hosted relatives Wednesday evening. Harold Anderson and Sandra visited Sutherland Wednesday. Sioux City callers included Mr. and Mrs. Booth last Monday.
A three legged dog belonging to Ralph Ebrecht near Garwin protected him last week after a tractor toppled, driving off a herd of hogs that probed for his body. The dog, though injured, pinned hogs away to keep him safe.
Obituary notes Guy Robinson dies at home in Cherokee after a brief illness. Afton residents send condolences undated. A son Harriet Marie born to Harry and wife at Sioux Valley hospital in Cherokee. Local gatherings include guests at Will Hahn home and Aurelia Legion farewell for Leon Sanborn. Several residents plan California moves and hospital-to-home transitions reported.
Aurelia Iowa city council met October 7 1946 with Mayor Grapenthen presiding. Members Howell Johnson Kaskey Shank present. Christensen absent. September minutes read and approved. Treasurer and clerk reports approved. Bills paid from General Waterworks Grading Sewer funds to multiple officers and vendors including Ruebsam Jackson Grapenthen Sjoberg Deyloff Christensen Howell Johnson Kaskey Shank Shank Holderness Jordan Dise. Public works expenses include mowing weeds gravel and supplies. Continuous listing of payments shown for salaries and materials.
Betty Nelson reports on football wins and the upcoming Alta game on November 11. Seniors JoAnn Will and Roger Glawe were crowned homecoming king and queen. Classes cover geometry history Chaucer and medieval England, economics and banking, and homemaking color theory. Awards honor magazine sellers led by Jeanne Mummert with a class ring expected in February.
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