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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel announces subscription terms and rates. The notice states publication occurs weekly on Thursdays, second class matter, Aurelia Iowa. It warns no grace period at expiration unless notified, with annual prepaid rates of 1.50 in foreign countries 2.00 in the U S.
The piece proclaims the role of the country weekly as the home’s friend and community chronicler. It frames the newspaper as a porch light over summer and winter evenings, recording births, love, death, and daily acts, connecting buyers and sellers in a local market context.
Aurelia resident Mrs. A. H. Waddell aged 88 died at her home Thursday morning after a year of declining health and a broken hip. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:45 p.m. at Kroll funeral home and 3:00 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. E Stanworth in charge.
Akron stalled Aurelia until a late touch down drive broke the deadlock. Akron fumbled repeatedly, while Aurelia’s backfield led by Don Hamann Don Porter and Bob Booth steadied the offense. Gale I stood out for Akron as Aurelia recovered for the win.
Six teams started the Bowlers MEN'S LEAGUE with Guarantee Oil Co Farmers National Bank Fraser Elevator Hatchery Kroll Funeral Home and K P. The current standings show Kroll Funeral Home and Guarantee Oil Co leading as action continues. Lillie's Beauty Shop won two of three games aiding Thiel's Cafe to share first place with the leaders after midweek play. Guarantee Oil Co. swept Elite Beauty Parlor in the other match.
Aurelia edges Marcus tied in a tense game as Porter scores a rushing touchdown and adds an extra point. Interceptions by Porter and Coombs helped Aurelia seize momentum while the Aurelia line and backfield combos, including Booth and Hamann, sparked key drives and defensive stands.
Lyle Poulson former Aurelia athletics chief resigns as Spencer high school head coach to take a newspaper job in Muscatine. His resignation becomes effective October 15 with Assistant Coach Paul Jones taking over until a successor is named.
The Iowa Conservation Commission sets a seven day pheasant season from November 12 to 18 in 63 counties and expands the shooting area to include 18 additional counties. Open daily from noon to 5 pm with a bag limit of three male birds and a possession limit of six, reflecting what officials call the state’s largest bird supply in history.
Steers and yearlings posted gains early in the Sioux City market week. Yearlings hit $12 on both days while 1170 pound steers sold at the same price Tuesday. Stocker and feeder cattle stayed firm at $9.50 to $10.75 with a top of $11.75. Swine showed strength with butcher hogs at $11 top and sows near $10.25. Lambs started steady and rose up to 15 cents on day two, top $11.90. Local shippers reported cattle and hog lots including Wilbur and Edgar Allen and O B Peters with varying weights and prices.
Cherokee and junior high county basketball tournaments were scheduled with games at Wilson gym February 4 5 and 7 and Washta March 9 10 and 11. Pairings include Marcus versus Larrabee Washta versus Cleghorn Quimby versus Grand Meadow Meriden versus Aurelia. All service members in uniform admitted free to sessions.
Miss Della Peterson reports local social activity with visits from Ben Galvin Melvin Freese and numerous families. Sunday gatherings include Vida Grienke Frank Erickson Alfred Hallengren Richard Peterson S. A. Linquist Ivan Winter and Claus Frahm households.
Local classified column lists sale items including New Perfection oil store and radio shop, a 1931 Chevrolet truck for sale, a Duroe Jersey hogs for sale, and a job notice seeking a reliable man with a car. Also notes a Rawleigh route opportunity with a company representative visiting Hillside Hotel Cherokee on Oct 14 for interviews.
Edie opposed Brown in a controversy that led to Brown’s resignation as executive secretary of the association and its Iowa High School Insurance Co. A southeastern Iowa board race nominated Supt. Frank Douma and Supt. F. L. Pickard, who will contest the vacancy left by J. F. T. Saur. Ballots will be counted Nov. 1. Aurelia reports per person operating cost of 3.84 dollars for 1940, among the lower costs in towns near 750 population. Galva shows the highest cost per person in a nearby 500-population group.
A Iowa Tax report portrays Aurelia as financially sound with one of the lowest operating costs in the state. The assessment highlights prudent budgeting and effective municipal management guiding the town’s finances.
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