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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
3
The Illinois Central system reported a loss of about fifty thousand dollars after train No. 675 derailed one mile west of town. Officials visited the scene Friday and Saturday to assess the damage from one of the railroad’s worst wrecks.
Harness maker H Shaner missing after warning note but returns from Windom Minnesota. Legion drum corps fills vacancies for national convention in Louisville. Dr L A Wescott 68 Cherokee resident dies suddenly. WWI veteran served as medical corps captain. M A Leeds 64 Cherokee dies in Rochester Minnesota. funeral Thursday at Good Hope Church. Cherokee site hospital reports 49 cows netting 12087.10 with total milk 626774 pounds valued 16922.93 and feed costs 4855.83.
A Storm Lake warning followed a Cherokee bank robbery alert. A colorful airplane was seen over Storm Lake, while reports from Des Moines claimed a gang of yeggs had been captured in Minneapolis with plans that listed Storm Lake as a target. Major R. A. Jones led vigilante actions in response.
Rev J F Moore remains at the Aurelia Methodist charge after a northwest Iowa conference session at Eagle Grove. He has led the church well the past two years and will continue with his family in Aurelia. The article lists conference appointments and charges of interest, including superintendents and college professors, with many names and institutions noted.
A. J. Whinery oversaw a court house sale of Alta State Bank assets after liquidation. Dr. J. W. Morrison and C. H. Wegersley bought assets for 2655 dollars, far below expectations, with creditors awaiting final dividends possibly around ten percent by November 1.
The Aurelia Sentinel releases a new heading this week replacing a forty year old headset. The change, costing 1.80 dollars, aims to refresh the paper and please subscribers after 17 years of old style.
Rex Frolkey of LeMars a former minister radio operator student and athlete ended his life by shooting himself at a farm near Brunsville to escape arrest for robbing the Sioux Center bank earlier that day. Vigilantes pursued him in a mad car race from LeMars to his farm where he fired a fatal shot in a barn as the mob entered the yard. He died at Sacred Heart hospital in LeMars at five o'clock that afternoon after the bank robbery. Police followed a clue from a license plate change linking to his registration.
William 3B. Striker, ex Aurelia and former prohibition officer, offers to enforce liquor laws in Sioux City. He asks for a special officer appointment and salary, requesting raid access and authority to select six officers to serve warrants, while denying targeting individuals.
Attendance grows as the Flying Eagles and Lions play to a tie in a Monday scout baseball game. Scoutmaster Lamm announced a forthcoming contest expected to be exciting.
Aurelia edged Cleghorn 6 to 0 on local grounds Friday as both squads were hampered by suspensions and injuries. LeRoy Heller and Bengtson spearheaded the attack with key passes to Lockin, while Aurelia’s defense and punting kept Cleghorn off balance. The victory strengthens Aurelia toward the county championship. next, Linn Grove visits Thursday, followed by Meriden next Friday.
Lloyd Thompson of Aurelia received the gold medal for the best all around membership in 1929 from the Chicago Producers Commission after county judges decision. Meriden won a silver medal for best yearround membership in pig club. Thompson had previous placings in 1928 and 1927 and tied another showing in Sioux City.
Special judgment of 22245 awarded to Waterloo Savings Bank against the city of Cherokee after protracted litigation over money due on city paying bonds. City to issue funding bonds at 5 percent to settle the obligation.
Royal Wilkinson leaves for a haberdasher manufacturing company and travels from the Chicago office. Alta merchants will close on Wednesday evenings for the rest of winter. Coach Perry’s football team tied Storm Lake in the season opener. Peter J. Anderson of Alta died after a brief illness. funeral was held at Trinity Lutheran church with burial in Scandinavian cemetery. Contractors Tlansen and Wesley expect to pour cement this week, weather permitting. The Advertiser publishes Buena Vista County Agriculture society’s annual financial statement showing $17 416.68 receipts and a net profit of $2 196.15.
Cher okee County Farm Bureau directors and the Farm Bureau women's board along with township chairmen meet this Thursday to adopt a program for the coming year. They stress that a defined program reduces lost motion and guides committee work for the next 12 months.
Edward F. Ware, missing since early March, returned to Cherokee and surrendered to Sheriff L. A. Langwin. He is indicted by the grand jury for conspiracy to defraud for allegedly removing livestock valued at 4,373 dollars from the C. A. Stiles farm where he was a share tenant.
Ten years ago A L Neville was elected vice president of the Cherokee County Livestock Breeders Association formed at Cherokee. Marriage notes include Mabel Mougan and Henry Bell wed June 12 at Fort Dade, and Sasha Rundel and Henry Fassler wed September 24 at the bride’s home. Garret Robar left for the state university in Madison Wisconsin. Floyd Glawe begins a two year agriculture course at Ames.
Leonard Barr employed by the city avoided a fatal shock while repairing a light pole behind Hatch Market on First street. A wire slip energized the opposite line, tripping the power plant circuit breaker. Barr was wedged between cross arms and escaped serious injury. A second item notes glassware and phone listings.
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