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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
1
This notice from The Aurelia Sentinel BE owned by C Lighter states publication on Thursdays and second class mailing in Aurelia Iowa. It lists subscription rates of 1.50 and 2.00 and warns the paper does not stop at expiration unless notified and continued readers owe payment.
State board work continues as federal calls thin Iowa National Guard prospects before year’s end. Frank Moorhead resigns as state democratic publicity chief over personal differences with KE Birmingham. Jaffe and Yarbrough take over publicity duties and the “Turn On The Light” column continues. Political leaders hedge that election results may hinge on the waning year and foreign affairs. Willkie’s strength seen as wavering after Rushville visit, but may rebound with rail tour as campaigns brace for final days.
The state law requiring foreign corporations to pay fees for money and property used in Iowa faces renewed enforcement led by deputy secretary of state Rollo Bergeson. In the past year the state collected 25 891 dollars in fees from out-of-state corporations, tied to increases in capital in use within Iowa. The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America paid 11 879 dollars for an reported 11 879 000 dollar increase.
Iowa farmers end 1940 with the best cash income since 1929 averaging about $3500 per farm and begin 1941 with generally favorable prospects. Weaker crop totals but strong purchasing power and improving hog and dairy markets are noted alongside remaining feed and price outlooks.
A funeral service for Mrs. J. O. Peterson was held at Wilkinson Funeral Parlor with many relatives present. The Chamber of Commerce closes Wednesday store hours this season except Christmas week. Mrs. C. J. Parker of Long Beach, California, died last Tuesday. the Parkers formerly lived in Alta and Storm Lake. County Sheriff C. J. Parker served several years. The local bowling league opened its season Monday with first games played.
The piece argues that efficient traffic policing is essential and cites slack enforcement in the United States. It urges courts to suspend licenses for repeated violations, especially drunken driving, to deter hazards and protect the community.
Dexter McQuinn and sister visit near Aurelia guests in the Frank Betcher home along with relatives from Storm Lake and Aurelia. Mt Olive Ladies Aid sponsors a chicken supper on October 9 with Mrs. D Warrender hosting a party for the S C club and friends. Rev L C Bengtson conducts services, neighbors attend, and Oakdale sanitorium patient Harlan Allen receives word of a pending operation.
Jimmy Elliott in Mystic had facial chemical exposure last week. Dick Betson carried him to a doctor and stubbed a toe on a rail, leaving Betson with a badly infected hand. Charles Adams broke glasses on Friday the 18th and Mrs Adams burned her leg. Russell Gaston burned himself on a hot radiator. Corydon band leader W E Hogue heard an unexpected echo of rehearsed numbers.
Iowa State College reports by A L Anderson that hybrid corn offers no clear fed value advantage over open pollinated corn for pigs. Trials show hybird dent corns vary in hardness and palatability, with mixed results on consumption. Ohio tests found hybrids at 97.6 percent of open pollinated value, and further tests are needed for conclusive judgments.
Governor George A. Wilson issued an official Iowa proclamation designating October 16 as military registration day. The statement urged prompt compliance with the president’s hours for registration of men 21 to 85 under the national conscription act and called Iowa citizens to join nationwide efforts in observing the order.
The 1940 corn crop is thriving with a corn palace built at Marion for the festival. The display features natural colors showcasing the season’s harvest. Also noted are unrelated items about music credits and a local poisoning incident involving oats.
Mrs. E. S. Dennison of Knoxville was bitten by a wild squirrel as she picked tomatoes, the incident prompting caution about wildlife near gardens. The bite was described as severe and prompted medical attention.
Dale Hoogensen of Kimballton spots suspicious figures in a field and pursues with a shotgun. A youth is found carrying a green half grown pumpkin named Moral. The tale ends with a warning not to mistake pumpkins for watermelons in a patch.
Thirty three beavers were taken from the Rock River by Game warden Colby and assistants. The beavers are shipped to other parts of the state where they may construct new dams and aid water conservation efforts.
About 50 men cleared debris from a recent fire at the Dexter McQuinn home the previous Wednesday. A dozen or so ladies served dinner. Avery Vincent of McMinnville Ore visited with his brother in law Wilson Bowers and Mrs Guy Robinson. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Clow visited Sioux City Thursday. Raymond Zwick and Ed Bainbridge stayed at Bainbridge’s near Ethan S D and at Mitchell’s Corn Palace Friday through Monday. Laurine Zwick and Jeanne Mummert attended a party for Mildred Paulson of Aurelia on her 11th birthday. she remained overnight. Ernest Tuttle hosted a melon feast Sunday with plenty to eat. Afton and Spring ladies enjoyed an afternoon tea at Mrs Arthur Phipps home with demonstrations and lunch served by Mesdames Troy Mummert and Carl Swanson. Mrs Ida Robinson of Chicago visited her sister Mrs George Melton. Mr and Mrs George Smith welcomed a baby daughter born at Sioux Valley hospital Friday.
Mr and Mrs George McKisson of Fairmount Minnesota called on Wilson Bowers Thursday evening. They were en route home from a visit with relatives in Kansas Mr and Mrs Leo Kelly and children Mrs Russell Parks of Larrabee were dinner guests at the Earl Zwick home Sunday Mrs Guy Robinson and Loma were visitors in Des Moines Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Alva Melton visited friends at Iowa Falls Sunday. Mrs Troy Mummert was a Sioux City visitor Wednesday. Mr and Mrs A J Stoner of Sioux City called at the George Zwick home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Joe Kastengren and family spent Sunday at the Hugo Nelson home. A large crowd attended the rededication of the Lutheran church in Afton Sunday.
The Knoxville fire department responded to a Rex Weddle residence where candidate for county clerk Mr. Weddle said the incident was not a campaign stunt. Authorities were alerted to the smoke or fire situation at the home.
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