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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 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. Subscription rates Per year in advance In foreign countries 1.60 2.00
The analysis discusses migratory defense workers and how Iowa plans to collect income tax. Tax commission officials note that residents must stay six months to be considered residents for tax purposes. The state pursues efforts to verify and collect taxes before workers move on.
Iowa renewals begin for about 80 000 chauffeurs at $2 each with a large anticipated rise in licenses issued. New applicants must take exams while others appear before license examiners. Defense shortages mean badges will not be issued this year. Officials note many defense workers will leave the state before contact by income tax agents, yet some workers who left after six months already paid income tax. For 10 months in 1941 Iowa collected 15 189 587 dollars in gasoline tax, with federal tax pushing expected total to 25 300 000 dollars by year end.
A Vail gas station attendant saw the name on a gas line credit card and asked if it was the dictator. The traveler replied that he was a Russian Californian named Joe Stalin, not Joseph Stalin.
The Aurelia high school junior class staged Feudin in the Hills to a near full house in the auditorium. Grandma Martin clashes with the Jentsens as the younger generation seeks peace. Cast includes Irene Kreutz, Gus Chison, Darlene Grienke, Mary Clark, Tom Coombs, Lisle Harris, Celesta Allen, Loren Peterson, Doris Owens. Miss Celia Lewis directed with a sextet and operetta preview providing interlude entertainment.
Miss Virginia Akers daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Akers from Aurelia joined the V K Club in Des Moines a national group of Veterans Kids She studies at the American Institute of Business Des Moines after Aurelia High School graduation She is noted for an active personality training program led by Willa Mae Robinson public relations director and the A I B club involvement
Monday market feeders with 27 head averaging 1294 pounds sold with steers at 11.75 and buyers Nelson and Anderson of Aurelia. Tuesday landing at 11.25 featured Crippen and Nelson of Aurelia with 24 head averaging 1131 pounds. Harry Pingel of Aurelia sold 21 steers at 11.40 averaging 1306 pounds.
A miscellany notes Nora Treganza donating minerals fossils and Indian relics to the University of Iowa as part of a large collection from Britt. It mentions the Denver museum loaning a Treganza meteorite collection.
Services next Sunday include church school at 10 a.m. led by superintendent Edgar Allen and morning worship at 11 a.m. A Methodist Youth Fellowship rally in sub-district will be held at Marcus on Monday evening, Dec 1. A Sheldon district Men’s Brotherhood rally occurs at Spencer on Thursday at 7 p.m. with E E Dow Bancroft of Chicago as principal speaker. Circle No. 4 W S C S meets Tuesday, Dec 2 at Mrs Clair Parrott home with Mrs George Parrott assisting.
Vernon V. White pastors Mt Olive Baptist Church inviting visitors to Sunday school at ten, morning worship at eleven, and evening service at seven thirty. B Y P U meets Thursdays twice monthly and Ladies Aid gathers December 3 at Mrs LeRoy Goettsch.
Congregational Church services listed with church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. P. Fellowship hour at 7 p.m. Junior society at 7 p.m. Ladies Aid to meet Thursday afternoon December 4 led by Mrs. C. O. Larson Mrs. John Holderness Mrs. Glenwood Waddell and Mrs. Ed Rice.
William Walter pastor leads Sunday worship at 10 45 a m English service next Sunday at 9 am due to time change for this Sunday only Sunday school follows the service Visitors welcome at all services
Across the country winter weather raises danger for drivers with snow ice fog sleet and longer nights. Fatalities run about 40 percent higher in the north and 20 percent higher in the south. the speaker promises tips next week to reduce mechanical hazards.
Cherokee county AAA chairman Ray R. Marsh announced the 72 cent per bushel sealing price for the 1491 farm stored corn, 11 cents higher than last year’s 61 cents. Loan rates vary 70 to 76 cents in Iowa, averaging 73.1 cents in the state, with the CCC raising prices in steel bins to 72 cents until January 1, 1942 and then edging up monthly until three cents above the loan rate.
Gains in cattle values from the prior week held steady as slaughter classes opened. Cattle sold mostly $10.50 to $11.75 with $12.10 top. cows and stock cattle up modestly. butchers lagged with hogs down to $9.96 top. Sheep led gains with fat lambs at $11.65 top. Local shippers reported several lots with steady prices.
Erma E. Smith files for divorce from James W. Smith in Cherokee County Iowa January term 1942 alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Petition seeks property rights and custody of a minor child and warns James W. Smith to appear by January 5 1942 or a default judgment will be entered.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallengren two miles south of Diamond Center mourn the death of their infant son Donald Jean aged eight days who passed away Tuesday night after a short illness Funeral services were held at the home Friday with Rev O E Shaw of the Galva Methodist church in charge Burial took place in the Galva cemetery.
The article explains a simple way to express gratitude for America by purchasing Defense Savings bonds and stamps. It notes availability to nearly all citizens and that owning even a 10-cent stamp gives the satisfaction of helping the nation arm. It begins to list denominations of Defense Savings stamps on sale.
Stores push Defense Savings sales by stocking 10 and 25 cent stamps to attract customers. Many shops also offer 50 cent, 1 dollar and 5 dollar stamps. Stamps of all denominations available at post offices. To buy Defense bonds and stamps visit post offices banks or savings and loan associations or write to the Treasurer. Stamps now sold at retail outlets.
Auction style appeal offers high cash prices for old horses to be butchered for mink feed. Respond to Lester Lohr in Cushing or Aurelia Iowa or call Peterson 6055. FOR SALE 40 purebred Hampshire boars two miles east of Alta from W J Poller 32-7.
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