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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
2
The Aurelia Sentinel by E. C. Lighter notes Thursday publication basis and second class mailing in Aurelia Iowa. It lists subscription rates at 1.50 for one year and 2.00 for two years and warns the paper continues past expiration only if subscribers are notified and will owe for renewal.
Ray Tucker argues the 1940 conscription act will forge a permanent military outfit kept in service beyond a year. Draft experts say national guard and 1940 draftees may not return home until the European war ends, forming the core of an overseas fighting force.
A confidential army general staff opinion says Roosevelt’s election would affect duties for U.S. forces both at home and overseas. The note remains unpublicized, reflecting strategic considerations during the presidential race.
Melvin E. Wilson announces candidacy for the Third District supervisor. He asks voters for support and your vote in the upcoming election.
Republican candidate Art Hickey seeks support for reelection as supervisor from the third district which includes Afton Pitcher and Spring townships. He requests voter backing and explains his reelection bid.
A Spencer fair attendee returned with an allegedly empty concession stand box and revealed $40, proving his honesty as the owner checked the box.
Scott Kimes now living in New Virginia visits Wheatland to reconnect with old friends. After a 69 year absence few residents remember him. Advertising doesn't jerk, it pulls.
Doris June Stolley wed Albert Huseman at St. John’s Lutheran Church in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony with Prof Ludwig playing March Brillante. The couple will reside in Alta where Huseman is a tank agent for Standard Oil. Attendants included Dororthy Weaver as maid of honor and Clyde Peterson as best man. Several local families attended previous showers and a birthday event followed. Twins figure in the local wedding notes.
For sale is a good 80 acre farm with fair buildings located in Buena Vista County. Contact Fred Nelson at 3500 Colfax Ave South, Minneapolis Minnesota for details.
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