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Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1941

Page

3

Tax plan for $5 use tax on motor vehicles announced

The Bureau of Internal Revenue announced the mechanism for collecting the new federal $5 use tax on motor vehicles effective February 1 1942. District collectors will mail forms, rely on state vehicle records, and issue receipts as stamps displayed on vehicles. The five month tax in 1941 42 will be $2.09 per vehicle, with $5 due starting July 1 1942 for the 1942 43 fiscal year.

Bureau of Internal Revenue National Treasury Department Edward Birmingham Des Moines Iowa Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Bureau Agriculture Mark G. Thornburg George A. Wilson

Farmer Ducks Shortens Slough Hunt Before Opening Day

The Algona Advance reports a farmer renting hunting rights to 200 mallard ducks in a slough then calls them home after receiving full payment, leaving only a few teal on the pond for opening day.

Algona

Ten Years Ago Happenings In Phillips Area

Ten years ago J Shank and son Orlo took over the Phillips gas and oil service station in the East building. Orlo will run trucking from the new office. Marcus high school beat Aurelia 8 to 0 on their field. Arthur Fraser died in Aurelia after a long illness. Larson Chilgren marriage in Minneapolis last Thursday.

J. Shank Orlo Phillips Gas and Oil H. W. Meyer Marcus Aurelia Eleven Arthur Fraser Aurelia Arthur W. Larson Storm Lake Gladys Chilgren Alta Minneapolis

Homecoming Parade Tops Aurelia Event

Aurelia high school staged a record homecoming with a five block parade featuring twenty decorated cars and floats. The Bulldogs defeated Paulina 20 to 0 on Valor field in the day’s finish, crowned queen Eileen Peterson with attendants Gloria Coombs and Elaine Lauridsen, and included marching bands, cheerleaders, and a large crowd along Main Street.

Aurelia Bulldogs Paullina Valor Eileen Peterson Carl Peterson Eileen Gloria Coombs Oren Coombs Elaine Lauridsen Walter Lauridsen Carolyn Lindgay Delores Kaskey Betty Pruitt Lois Coombs Main Street Laura. Rupe F.fa Paulina

Edwin Watts Sent to Great Lakes Naval Station

Edwin Watts has passed entrance exams and enlisted in the naval reserve at Des Moines. He is sent to the U S Naval Training Station at Great Lakes Illinois for preliminary training. His address is Company 180 Great Lakes Ill. He previously passed preliminary exams at Sioux City and was sent from Des Moines for final tests.

Edwin Watts Naval Reserve Des Moines Edwin Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Ii Company U. S. Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill Sioux City

Former Aurelia Woman Dies At Storm Lake

Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Sauter 65 of Storm Lake held at Storm Lake Methodist church. She died suddenly Friday from a heart attack at home. Rev. Scott Pyle officiated. Bearers included Aurelia residents Chas Waddell Art Hickey and Art Will and Storm Lake members Frank O Malley Albert Karges Oscar Peterson. Burial in Aurelia cemetery. Survived by several sons and daughters including Evan Jim Sauter and Mrs. Fred Parrott and Mrs. Roy Noble of the Aurelia area.

Mattie Sauter Storm Lake Aurelia Methodist Sauter Scott Pyle Mission Church Chas. Waddell Art Hickey Art Will Frank O'Malley Albert Karges Oscar Peterson

P A Bischman Dies From Crash Near Alta

A crash near Remsen on Sept 30 killed J C Peterson and left P A Bischman dead Oct 19 at Alta hospital. A Aurelia resident since youth, he arrived from Monee Illinois in 1881 and lived northwest of Aurelia before returning to Illinois. Funeral services held Monday at Alta with burial in Joliet.

Alta Remsen J. C. Peterson P. A. Bischman Alta Hospital Illinois Joliet, Ill

Paul Lau Volunteers For Army Service

Paul Lau son of Mrs. Wm. Lau volunteered for military service at the county draft board office in Cherokee. He was a 1-A registrant and will leave November 7 for induction into the army. Two other county youths Selene Lighter and Darwin Smith also go November 7. Lloyd Sheley had volunteered earlier but was unable to go and was replaced by Lau.

Paul Lau Wm. Lau County Draft Board Cherokee Selene Lighter Aurelia Darwin Smith Cleghorn Lloyd Sheley Lau

Mrs A Larson Named Local Red Cross Sub service Head

Mrs A Larson named Red Cross sub service chairman for Aurelia and area by J M Whitney. She will liaise with army and home service officials, help trace veterans, investigate pensions, and compile case histories as Red Cross expands to meet wartime needs. Roll Call drive begins Nov 11 with Aurelia quota 280 memberships.

Art Larson Red Cross Aurelia J. M. Whitney Cherokee County Red Cross Larson Virginia Herrick Cherokee County Home Service Army Miss Herrick Harry Lockin

Aurelia Bulldogs to Meet Moville on Friday Night

Two northwest Iowa football powers, Aurelia with an undefeated record and Moville with one defeat, clash on the local field next Friday. Moville's resume includes wins over Orange City Odebolt Mapleton and Holstein and a tie with Correctionville. Aurelia reports a possible lineup issue with tackle Earl Larson injured and fullback Don Porter cleared to play. This non conference game kicks off at 7 45.

Northwest Iowa Aurelia Bulldogs Moville Aurelia Trinity Sioux City Orange City Odebolt Mapleton and Holstein Correctionville

Knights of Pythias to serve oyster stew Tuesday night

The Knights of Pythias will serve an oyster stew at their club rooms Tuesday night during an open meeting. All members are urged to attend and bring a guest for the annual roll call. A short program is planned followed by cards. Meeting starts at 7 o'clock.

Knights of Pythias

Orville Radke Competes in State Husking Contest Today

Orville Radke of Diamond township competes in the state corn husking contest at Hartley Iowa as the district champion, after winning the second district title with a 2526.9 pound net load on Merle Reed farm near Sloan. Carlson and Krauel led Iowa national contenders with 2559 and 2543 pounds, earning spots in LaSalle county challenger on November 3.

Orville Radke Ivar. Carlson Polk County Cameron Krauel Audubon County Iowa Hartley Carlson Krauel LaSalle County Radke Cherokee County Diamond Township Sloan

$48,000 More In AAA Checks Arrive Tuesday

Cherokee Times reports checks totaling $48,0034.26 for conservation and parity payments arriving Tuesday afternoon. The latest block covers 1638 farms. since early last week county farmers have received over $150,000, with county total around $400,000. Cards were sent to farmers to collect checks at the AAA office.

Cherokee Times AAA Celestine Corzilius

Shirley Robinson Chosen Afton 4-H President

Shirley Robinson was elected president of the Afton township 4-H club at a meeting in the home of Joan Mummert last Saturday. Janet Meinking was named vice president, Janice Lawniczak secretary treasurer, Louise Fox historian, and Tena Mae Fox news reporter. Former officers were Celesta Allen president, Shirley Robinson vice president, Joan Mummert secretary treasurer, Kathleen Grashoff historian, and Jane Lawniczak news reporter. Lunch was served by the hostess and her mother. The girls practiced numbers presented at the Achievement banquet in Cherokee Wednesday.

Shirley Robinson Afton Township Joan Mummert Janet Meinking Janice Lawniczak Louise Fox Tena Mae Fox Celesta Allen Kathleen Grashoff Jane Lawniczak

Defense bond quiz explains no quota or time limit

The Defense Savings program is a continuing effort with no quota. Defense bonds and stamps should be bought steadily. Retail stores volunteered to sell Defense stamps on a vast scale. Buy at post offices banks or savings and loan associations or write to the Treasurer in Washington. Stamps are also sold at retail stores.

Bank Savings and Loan Association United States Washington, D. C

Former Aurelia Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

The Sentinel notes Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Faulkender of near Spencer and former Aurelia residents will observe their golden wedding on Sunday November 2 with an open house from 2 to 5 PM. They married November 5 and lived in the Aurelia area for 20 years before moving to Spencer.

the Sentinel G. H. Faulkender Spencer Aurelia Clay County Farm Bureau

L F Cave Funeral Draws Large Local Turnout

Leland Floyd Cave 61 died suddenly Oct 21 1941 at his home near Aurelia Iowa services held at the county home and Methodist church in Aurelia with Rev I Starworth Rev L H Preul and Rev G R Gilbert officiating burial in Afton cemetery. He leaves wife Mildred and a daughter along with three brothers and a sister.

Methodist Church L. F. Cave I. Starworth L. Ih, Preut Clarian G. R. Gilbert Nemahia Preul Clarion Roy Matzadori Old Rugged Cross Alice Duel Afton Leland Floyd Cave George Alice Cave Cherokee County Afton Township Aurelia My. Cave South Dakota Cherokee Buena Vista Opal Menefee Mildred Men’s Brotherhood Mr. Cave Ogle County William Frank Purl Claude Young

Card of Thanks for Neighbors and Friends

The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our sorrow will remain as a precious memory. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for comforting acts and for the beautiful moral offerings.

Band Boosters Meet Monday Night at Junior High Room

Band Boosters club will gather Monday night at 8 o'clock in the junior high room of the school building. Members plan agenda items and upcoming events for the program.

Bulldogs Triumph 20 0 over Paullina Panthers in homecoming win

Aurelia Bulldogs moved within one win of the Sioux Valley title by defeating Paullina 20 to 0 before about 700 fans. The victory leaves Aurelia with a 3–0 conference record and only Alta stands between them and the championship. Tom Coombs Don Porter and Bob Booth starred as Paullina was held scoreless.

Aurelia Bulldogs Paullina Panthers Aurelia Alta Bulldogs Paullina Panthers Paullini Tom Coombs Don Porter Bob Booth

Unbeaten teams roll in Friday high school games

Aurelia dominates Paullina 20 to 0 while Primghar shuts out Sanborn 20 to 0. Alta defeats Sutherland 28 to 0, Sioux Rapids wins 18 to 6 over Albert City, and Hartley edges Ocheyedan 21 to 6.

Aurelia Paullina Primghar Sanborn Alta Sutherland Sioux Rapids Albert City Hartley Ocheyedan Sioux Valley Aurelia Saa Penetanteatenrees Hartley Adhors Sanborn Wanton

Aurelia Bulldogs Triumph Over Paullina Behind Two TDs

Aurelia Bulldogs win on the road with scoring bursts in the second half. Porter and Booth powered two touchdowns each while Coombs supplied extra points. Hamann also contributed a 35 yard rush for Aurelia.

The Bulldogs Aurelia Coombs Paullina Porter Booth Hamann

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State Capitol Sentinel A. A. Dingman Harding Milo Butterfield Hazel Beers Armstrong Arthur Maltby A. Larson Red. Cross Aurelia Fire Liddies Eric Carlson Eric Hanover Church Missouri Synod of Lutheran Churches Hanover Lutheran Church William Wolter C. Braunschweig Wolter Eb, Meyer Sioux City Delivering the Confessional Address and Rev. W. Janke Schaller Ladies of St. John’s Lutheran Church Rev O. Bahr Afton 4-H Don Jannt Lee Bulldogs
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