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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel EBC. LIGHTER, Proprietor states it is published weekly on Thursdays and entered as second class matter at the Aurelia Iowa post office. Subscribers who continue to receive the paper after expiration will be obligated to pay the renewal price of 1.60 to 2.00 dollars.
The piece notes a Rochester Ind native named head of Cedar Rapids schools amid a reform of Iowa education boards and a resigning secretary. It covers changes in the Iowa High School Music and Board of Control, plus a humorous take on driver license test questions and answers.
Farm Bureau officials forecast a record turnout for the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation convention in Des Moines from November 17 to 21. The event, moved earlier in the year for the first time, aims to push legislative work forward into the national Farm Bureau convention. Spike Evans and Clifford Townsend will share the program, likely drawing a large audience alongside county agents and other Farm Bureau groups.
An escaped convict abandoned a car near Indianola on Oct 21 containing Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. The convict was later captured in Indianola but did not claim the book.
Waverly’s oldest school janitor John Mahnke marked his 75th birthday as he noted 34 years of service ringing a hand bell to summon students. He estimates more than 1,000 children have passed by during his tenure.
Open season for pheasants began with hunters from near and far, many reporting bags of three cock birds. Hours run daily noon to 5 pm through November 18, with partridge and quail rules noted. hunters urged courtesy to landowners and a gentlemanly approach to fields.
Washington report shows the American Red Cross recruiting over 10,000 nurses and gathering 40 million surgical dressings while supporting soldiers at camps and ships. Field directors tackle personal problems to boost morale, speed recovery, and aid families through hospital programs and communications.
Wayne McCluskey, once of Grinnell now in Denver, failed to attend Mini Bel Taylor and Robert Peters wedding in Grinnell. Harold Crowe stood in as best man after the groom’s absence due to a minor auto accident near Kansas City. The note adds a quip on skimmed milk hats as a potential Iowa industry using casein as a felt substitute amid fur shortages.
Mrs. R. J. Loughlin of Los Angeles marks her 108th birth anniversary today at her home. A former Toledo resident, she remains a symbol of longevity in the community.
The obituary notes her daughter Miss Leila Laughlin of Los Angeles a retired school teacher. Although frail Mrs Laughlin remains active and alert.
Merlyn Honsbruch son of Mr and Mrs William Honsbruch Aurelia will be one of four seniors playing the last game for Iowa Teachers at Cedar Falls Saturday The Panthers battle the University of Omaha for an undefeated conference mark In four meetings the Tutors hold two wins one loss and a draw The Tutors already share North Central conference crown after a 51 to 6 win over North Dakota State as Starbeckmen aim to clinch undisputed title with a win over the Omaha Indians.
Mrs Ange Beattie, aunt of H H Lockin and Clifford Dick, died at her Alhambra California home last Thursday November 6. Her remains will be brought here for burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery. She was about 78 years old.
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