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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel states subscribers must pay to continue receiving the paper. The notice explains the paper does not renew automatically and that continued receipt implies obligation to pay for the next period.
The article notes ties to Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black family and Senator Lister Hill backing Durr. It mentions autumn in Iowa, state parks, and fall colors with Back bone park cited. Iowa insurance securities reach a new all time high at 614 million in state company vaults, surpassing bank assets and farm values. Des Moines reports on highway patrol expansion being studied, not yet authorized by the governor, plus new Grace Episcopal church lighting fixtures donated by Decorah residents and crafted by Edward W. Novak.
The Paullina Panthers edged Sanborn 7 to 6 to knock Sanborn from the Sioux Valley Conference race, leaving Paullina and Aurelia tied for first with undefeated conference records. Aurelia added a loop win via Cleghorn forfeit. other results include Primghar 7 Sutherland 7 and Alta 6 Odeboldt 6.
Aurelia Bullpups reserve football suffered their first defeat 6-0 as Cherokee freshmen broke a scoreless tie late in the fourth. Jones scored from two yards after a fumble recovery. Aurelia threatened late but was stopped by a penalty and downs.
The article notes most pedestrian fatalities occur after dusk with four of five deaths between 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. It stresses pedestrians' lack of driving experience and urges education in schools, plus caution. John Hayward of Battle Creek slipped and fell against a store window in Ida Grove but avoided serious injury.
In a bowling league match Lillies Beauty Shop dropped from first place as Bowlers Elite Beauty Parlor won two of three games. Thiel's Cafe kept top spot by taking two of three from Guarantee Oil Co with standings listing Thiel's 8 Lillie's 9 Guarantee Oil 10 Elite 11. October 29 schedule shows Guarantee vs Elite and Thiel's vs Lillie's. A story notes a mother hen of two chicks found by Jane and Anthony Hough and later confirms the original mother hen was found.
Fat and stock cattle declined in the forepart of the week at Sioux City with only choice lightweight slaughter yearlings steady. Top fat cattle reached $12.00, with most $10.50 to $11.50. stock cattle mostly $9.26 to $10.50, top $11.65 for choice stock steers. Hog prices rose to $9.90 after dipping to $9.75, and lambs showed a steady to strong start with top $11.75 to $11.85 and feeder lambs up to $11.00. Shippers such as Art Ohlson marketed stock locally.
The sale lists multiple bidders with cattle and weight figures. Simons and Kentigh offer 20 steers averaging 1809 pounds at 11.00, and 15 head at 1194 pounds also at 11.00. Richard Glawe offers 25 head averaging 875 pounds at 8.60. Arthur Ohlson sells 19 head averaging 1207 pounds at 11.00.
The Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. W H Bischel on Friday October 10. Members reported on the district meeting with notes from Mrs. Harold Nelson and Mrs. A J Renaud. Roll call highlighted South American characteristics and customs. program leaders were Mrs. Fae Fraser and Mrs. Helmer Carlberg.
Oct 24 Paullina here Oct 31 Moville here Nov 11 Alta here. Conference games listed with locations and dates for upcoming matchups among local teams.
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