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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
1
Published every Thursday and entered as second class matter at the post office at Aurelia Iowa. Notice this paper does not stop at expiration date unless we are so notified and subscribers who continue to accept paper will be under obligation to pay for same.
The article lists Red Cross services including Gray Lady work, motor corps, nurses aides, disaster canteen, and blood donor programs with roll call dates through November 30. It notes Secretary of State Earl Miller delaying plans, charity donations of about $1,500 yearly, and the continued observance of Thanksgiving on November 27 under Governor Wilson, despite Roosevelt's "early" Thanksgiving end.
Private Harold M. Lockin, son of C. H. Lockin, released November 18 from active service under the 1941 service extension act. He served with Co. H 159th Infantry and received a Certificate of Service, transferring to the enlisted reserve corps.
With winter approaching, drivers should inspect batteries, wipers, tires, and brakes and ensure proper antifreeze levels. Have the vehicle checked before winter driving begins so it handles all weather. If unsure about one’s condition, do not drive. the saying reminds caution: When in doubt about passing a car, don’t.
Milford high school was admitted into the Sioux Valley Conference effective September 1 next year after a Monday night vote by conference officials in Sutherland. Ten schools will make up the loop including Aurelia, Alta, Cleghorn, Sioux Rapids, Paullina, Sutherland, Hartley, Primghar, Sanborn, and Milford. Tourney pairings for January at Hartley were announced with Aurelia drawing a bye and planned games set among the member schools.
Results from Wednesday bowling show Lillie's Beauty Salon winning two of three matches with scores led by Grapenthen 894 and Thiel 375. Elite Beauty Shop won once with H Nelson 355 and Fraser 322. Guarantee Oil Co won one game led by Kaskey 862 and M Kaskey 340.
The article presents questions about Defense bonds with a quotation attributed to Nathan Hale and explains how to initiate a payroll allotment plan for Defense Savings bonds. It notes that authorization depends on position and organization and suggests speaking to a supervisor or the firm's bank for setup.
Fifty Aurelia high school girls attended a Storm Lake high school Homemaking conference on November 1 with their supervisors. About 260 girls from Aurelia Alta Spencer and Sioux attended the event unsure of final group size beyond the Aurelia delegation.
Iowa reports 274 undulant fever cases in ten months, beating the 1940 high. Marcus, Cherokee county, with 39 reports, drives the surge as outbreaks spread to 21 counties. Health officials link illness to Bangs disease in cattle and hogs and urge milk pasteurization and broader Bangs testing programs.
The notice explains where to buy Defense bonds and stamps at post offices banks or savings and loan associations or by writing to the Treasurer in Washington D C It notes stamps are on sale at retail stores The Sentinel is an authorized agent for Sioux City newspapers and invites subscriptions
Edwin Trigg leads Congregational Church with school at 10 and morning worship at 11. Mt Olive Baptist Church in Vernon WY with Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. missionary Rev Victor Swanson from Morocco will speak at 11. Evening service at 7 30 and B Y U P meets Thursday night.
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church invites visitors to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and English divine worship at 10 45 a m with Holy Communion. An announcements window is Friday afternoon and evening. Thanksgiving service follows at 10 45 a m with guidance to observe the day in worship.
Rev E Stanworth pastor and announces next Sunday services at the church school 10 a m with Edgar Allen superintendent Morning worship 11 a m Methodist Youth Fellowship 7 p m Sheldon district W S C S group meeting at Alta Friday starting 10 a m
The White Cross annual roll call for the Methodist hospital in Sioux City will be conducted during the morning service next Sunday.
Cherokee Rotary plans a banquet at the Hotel Lewis at 6:80 PM Monday Nov 24 to fete Cherokee and Aurelia football teams crowned conference champions. Coaches assistants and superintendents will attend. Jimmie Fay Emmetsburg attorney will give the address.
David Van Steenis of near Knoxville reports an unusual apple tree that produced a yellow transparent fruit in early November. The tree did not yield heavily at first but blossomed after ripening, yielding a second crop with apples about half the size of normal.
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