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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel informs subscribers it will not stop delivery at expiration unless notified and that those who keep receiving the paper after expiration must pay for it. The notice is signed by B. G. Lighter, proprietor.
The piece reflects on returning to school as a reminder of American liberty and access to unbiased information. It contrasts U S freedoms with censorship abroad, urging gratitude and vigilance to preserve democratic rights.
A front page continuation cites warming trends at 0.086 degrees per 67 years and discusses an 85-year cycle with little 114-year sunspot evidence. It links glacier retreat in Greenland, northern timberline shifts in Alaska, and corn belt migration toward the Dakotas, predicting hotter summers around 1953 1954 and intense heat near 1970 7.
Civilian Public Service Camp No 18 at Denison opens with 120 youths from midwestern states aged 21 to 28. Ohio supplies 24 and Indiana 17 with others from Kansas Missouri North Dakota Minnesota Michigan Illinois Nebraska Wisconsin and Iowa. Each boy pays 85 dollars monthly for keep with about 45 cents daily for food and rest for salaries and expenses. A nurse-matron and work superintendent direct Boil conservation work begun when the CCC camp closed. The camp is rented from the government by the National Service Board for religious objectors and is run by Mennonite leaders.
A women's bowling league was organized at a Friday night meeting. Arlene Glawe was elected secretary and four teams were formed led by Mrs. Grapen, Mrs. Bryce Thiel, Mrs. Mil dred Fraser, and Mrs. Fred Kaskey. Thiel's Cafe beat Guarantee Oil and Lillie's Beauty Shop defeated Elite Beauty Shop in the opening matches.
Fourteen Cherokee county 4 H club entries enter the beef show and sale at Sioux City opening Thursday afternoon September 18. Entries must be in place by Monday noon. Local boys entering calves include Kenneth Ohlson Shorthorn Jerry Peterson Hereford Billy Mummert and Lawrence Anderson Angus.
Sioux City Journal reports two new players in Morningside grid camp. Dale Robar from Aurelia Iowa reported for the first time and is noted as a fast back and former top track man. Reuben Whitebeaver, standout Indian back from last year’s freshman crew, also saw action with promising passing and running.
The article notes 1500 European Mennonites fled invasions and now live in Paraguay. It also reports Ames Iowa beautification efforts with 400 trees planted and plans for 400 to 500 more yearly. Mary Black travels toward an Atlantic port to join nurses bound for England.
Clarence Johnson recounts a brutal North Pacific storm aboard the Chippewa. The dredge Chippewa tows in 14 men after a distress call, boats damaged, a man overboard and a plane wrecked on the well deck. Despite ferocious seas the crew maintained order and crew morale as they pursued the stranded dredge and then headed for Honolulu.
The Aurelia Bulldogs prepare for their season opener against Sioux Rapids on Friday afternoon Sept. 19 at Sioux Rapids field. Coach J H Nitzke leans on ten lettermen with many rookies as they aim for another winning year. Key veterans listed include Hamann, Larson, Peterson, Porter, Wharton, Williams, Coombs, Harris, Booth, and Beeghley amid injuries and scholastic issues.
Ronnie Miller left Aurelia late in the season to join the Washington Senators in the American League. He made his first big league test Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, pitching two hits and one run allowed.
The large dairy barn on Russell O’Bannon’s acreage burned to the ground Friday around 10:30 pm. Losses are expected to be high and only partly insured. No livestock were damaged as cows and horses were in pasture. some hogs escaped with minor harm. Origin not known. the family recently moved in after purchasing the property from G F Puffett and may consider rebuilding.
Mrs. Wm. Booth and family hosted Sunday dinner in Aurelia with M. Hines. Orville Brickson and Ed Brickson families gathered in Cherokee for a meal honoring Craig Erickson. Ed Buddenhagen and wife welcomed a son at Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee. W. M. Booth and M. Hines visited Sioux City, Wayne Carpenter began a Minnesotan visit and plans Ames College, Burdette Pingel returned from Peter mother Niehbur visit.
Cleghorn will drop football this season due to only 18 players reporting for practice. The school may switch to six man football while remaining in the Sioux Valley conference. Aurelia game set for October 17 may be replaced. Armistice Day game moved to Cleghorn.
More than 60 cases were docketed as the fall term began in Cherokee District Court with Judge Rt. G. Rodman presiding. Grand jurors will study four or five criminal cases in addition to other matters they may pursue, said County Attorney Archie R. Nelson.
Community vacancy seeks a district manager to back up radio advertising on WHO and WNAX. Requires own car and age over 25. Permanent position with good pay. Preference for male applicant with farm experience. Send response to Box A Ye.
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