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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
2
One hundred thirty three men aged 21 to 35 from Pitcher township and Aurelia registered Wednesday at the Community Club rooms in Aurelia under the selective service law. Earl Fraser, chief registrar for this precinct, reports the opening of a procedure to determine who in the country between 21 and 86 are eligible.
Otto Plautz lamented being born a day late to avoid registering for the draft as he carries his registration certificate at age 36. Fraser notes turnout around 10 percent of the population in the precinct, far below the estimated 15 percent, with most registrants being residents. Joe Lockin of Hawaii was among the farthest from home to register.
The Iowa state conservation commission authorized a seven day pheasant season from noon Tuesday Nov 12 to 5 p.m. Nov 18. Shooting will be in 40 counties and parts of two others with daily hours from noon to 5 p.m. Hunters may take three male birds per day and six in possession. No female birds were allowed.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the Congregational church for George Brandt 44 prominent farmer of Brooke township who died Sunday night at a Cherokee hospital after a long illness of heart trouble and asthma. He is survived by his wife and two children Charles and Phyllis all residents here. He was a member of the American Legion post at Peterson the Brooke consolidated school board and the Masonic lodge.
Aleda Roggow and Clifford Stief wed at Immanuel Lutheran church in Afton township on Friday at two o'clock. Rev. O Braunschweig performed the ceremony. The bride wore a blue velvet gown with pink rose bouquet. Miss Evelyn Stief was her attendant. A two course dinner followed at the bride’s parents home with blue and white decorations. The couple plans to reside at the Roggow home.
Frank Mummert of Afton township and Ed Beck of Spring traveled 16 days through northern states and southern Canada buying 700 feeder cattle and 1500 ewes. A Canada shipment of 151 cattle arrived for Mummert in Aurelia, then shipped 364 cattle to Beck from Canada and 295 steers plus 1500 ewes from Montana to Larrabee. The pair logged about 5000 miles on the trip.
Aurelia Bulldogs extend win streak to four with a 31 to 6 non conference victory over Marcus. Anderson and Porter lead scoring drives as Aurelia dominates on the ground and secures the win. Marcus finally scores late against Aurelia’s reserves.
R. M. Flory assumed control of the Aurelia drug store Tuesday after purchasing from the F. E. Pratt estate. An invoice for stock was taken Monday night. The Flory family arrived from Cleveland, Ohio with household goods and plan to move November 1 into the E. L. Rapp residence previously vacated by the Sjoberg family.
Aurelia celebrated homecoming last Friday with a parade led by the high school band and a football victory as the Bulldogs defeated Marcus 31 to 6. Queen Virginia Akers and attendants were introduced at halftime, with a heart formation by the marching band and a kiss-spot homage by Kenneth Rapp.
Second team performances highlight the game with two Martcs passes picked off leading to two Aurelia touchdowns. Ander son, Porter and Coombs excel as ball carriers. Aurelia and Marcus Williams on offense with strong line play and solid defense credited to all players.
Iowa commerce commission weighs North Western and Minnesota and St Louis petitions to run truck lines parallel to rail routes. If approved freight would be distributed from central points to smaller towns, mirroring streamlined passenger service and speeding delivery. The plan faces trucker opposition and political campaign context as the legislature faces uncontested seats and a looming election.
Lorren L. Greene 19 son of Mr and Mrs Truman Greene died after injuries from an auto accident near Storm Lake. He suffered a broken neck causing instant paralysis and died Saturday morning at St Josephs hospital Sioux City after transfer from Swallum hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church in Galva. He lived nine miles south of Storm Lake.
Buena Vista College prepares a 1940 homecoming for October 18 and 19 with events to honor its golden anniversary of educational service. Activities include a student parade one-act play bonfire pep meeting free movies and a Saturday parade with floats and bands. Iowa conference football pits the Beavers against Wartburg. Additional events are sorority and fraternity luncheons open house at the president's residence a homecoming banquet dance and queen crowning.
Notice calls all ladies to form bowling teams with a meeting set for Monday evening Oct 21 at 8 pm at Mrs Mildred Frasers home. Rev L H Preul conducted two weddings Friday at the parsonage: Miss Doris Koons of Rembrandt wed Arthur Johnson of Sulphur Springs and Miss Arlene Burwell wed Marlin Canney, both couples from Rembrandt.
Anna Roupe a 16 year old from Eldora has suffered 33 fractures in her 16 years. Doctors report multiple broken bones across arms legs and ribs over time. Her family seeks medical care and support as specialists study her case.
Ten years ago George Scott served as deputy marshal and street and water commissioner with appointment and bond approved by the council. Albert Grashoff bought the Dice property near the power plant planning a new bungalow. Mrs. C E Ammons to furnish social news for The Sentinel replacing Miss Dorothy Scott who moved to Sioux City. Local high school rally day saw a 19 to 0 win over Royal high.
Mrs J E Feller of Sioux City was chosen president of the Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service for the northwest Iowa conference at a meeting here Tuesday attended by more than 1,200 women. New second vice president is FE Meyer of Sheldon. first vice president J C Ruthman of Algona. recording secretary L Hench of Aurelia. corresponding secretary R Smythe of Fort Dodge. treasurer M H White of Sioux City.
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