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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
3
The band’s final concert drew a large crowd last Saturday, with free hot dogs and coffee. Holstein fellows joined in, songs by Ruth Paulson Ethel Kolpin and E S Kiernan, plus a trio by Paulson Kolpin and Mrs Lloyd Scott. An estimated 1500 sandwiches were served and many traveled from surrounding areas to attend.
The season schedule includes Oct. 6 Cleghorn here, Oct. 18 Linn Grove here, Oct. 20 Marcus there, Oct. 28 Sutherland here, Nov. 8 Linn Grove there, Nov. 11 Alta here for Armistice Day, Nov. 17 Marcus here, and Nov. 30 Thanksgiving Altas there.
A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Benson on September 21 1912. Postmaster Marsh installs ceiling netting and Sunday hours in the city post office. Edith Bundy leaves for Natchesotshe Louisiana to lead piano instruction at the state normal. Six doctors including a noted specialist testify Bertha Hessenius died by strangulation in the Hessenius murder trial. Paddy Siglin and Arthur Ewoldt eye last year’s company tryouts. J K Rice signs contracts for Des Moines spring tryouts. Dr Moulton moves his dentist office to rooms above Farmers National Bank. Parker Butterfield relocate to former Moulton space and Dr Eddy acquires all four offices in the Lewis building.
Laurens Indiana reports Pocahontas county farmers vote to burn corn for fuel to cut freight and hauling, citing railway car shortages and unloadable elevators. Eighty percent face tax and mortgage interest pressure, with relief seen only if all farmers burn corn to cover costs amid rising coal price.
A compilation notes high school seniors running fall lecture series and ticket sales in Peterson. Storm Lake Reorts a new pastor taking charge at German Methodist Church. Canning company packed 85 000 cases this year vs 79 000 in 1921. Geo H Miller buys a Ford mail vehicle. Herman to drive a Ford with horse duties just ahead. Lieut W H Brookley arrives from Dayton by test plane. guest in Marcus. A two year old in Holstein recovers after gasoline ingestion. Galva Community Club considers continuing movie shows with funding concerns. Buena Vista College opens fall term with record enrollment and 49 freshmen by Wednesday. overall strong class turnout. Aurelia hosts teachers reception with performances and talks stressing Christian education. Aurelia football season kicks Friday with Alumni scrimmage at 4 pm admission 15 cents. players optimistic despite past rosters. Sentinel notes subscription partnership with Sioux City papers.
Governor designates October 2 to 9 for Fire Prevention Week with Fire Prevention Day on October 9. Des Moines official Tracey urges newspapers to help promote the effort urging families businesses and manufacturers to inspect premises remove trash repair heating plants chimneys and pipes before cold weather. Observance on October 9 includes officials civic groups schools and churches under the slogan It is better to be safe than sorry.
All those indebted are urged to settle accounts immediately either to the creditor or at the First National Bank. W. A. Bischel issues this notice from Aurelia Battery Station offering recharge repair rebuild or reseal services with guaranteed work.
Eight Diamond teachers met at the Center school house to form the first township study center in Cherokee county Iowa. Hazel Weise was elected president and Rena Swanson secretary with Supt Funkhouser aiding. Monthly meetings are set for the third Friday and other townships may organize soon. Notice to debtors: all debts to be settled by October 1 with cash or 30 day credit after.
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