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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
2
Teacher assignments remain unresolved for the next term as students move from Book I to Book II. Dale M and Tom H earned A plus on an English theme by presenting a cleaned pheasant to Mrs Graham. Juniors return after Thanksgiving. speech class reports after dinner speeches and radio speaking topics.
A city life column outlines the biology class outlining in preparation for Thanksgiving vacation and confirms a party at the Legion hall with games and meals. English I begins a dictionary chapter while algebra tests cover addition and subtraction of signed numbers. The tone warns that the easy chapter may end soon.
In seventh grade math the class studied budgets while in English class telephone conversations were discussed. Thirty five students had perfect attendance this six weeks. Last Wednesday the junior high cheerleaders were voted on with Gaylene Matzdorff Marlyce Rae Vogel Carol Elliott Elizabeth Buenger and Marilyn Radke named. By Joyce Klumpp.
Fifth grade honor roll for this six weeks period includes Charles and others listed in school records.
Dutch Miller sports a chin beard to settle a political bet with Cappy Swanson. The scene reflects keen local interest in voting and public wagers, with both men tied to a lighthearted post election moment in a small community.
Carlson, Lanny Grigsby and others study different kinds of fuel and why some burn. The lesson includes the carbon cycle and advancing arithmetic with growing division problems.
The second grade students hosted their mothers last Tuesday afternoon. They performed four poems and two short plays, then shared a social hour and lunch. First grade notes mention new room flags and birthdays for Iris Ann Jackson and Ronnie Wilson.
The text describes Thanksgiving themes and ear training drills for early readers. It mentions reading readiness activities, following directions, singing games, and two kindergarten groups with twenty pupils moved to a new room with a new blackboard and soon bulletin boards.
Three Texas GIs unhappy with Texas beef flew from San Antonio to Eldora bought a quarter of Iowa corn fed beef and returned to show locals how good beef can be.
Afton vicinity notes report A. C. C. group met at Mrs. Fred Smith home. R Hansbarger elected president Geo Nelson vice president Ellis Stieneke secretary Max Gilbert assistant secretary. Christmas party Dec 8 at Legion hall Aurelia luncheon at 1 pm. Bake sale Dec 4 at Iowa Public Service Cherokee 9 am proceeds for Community building.
Mr and Mrs Guy Anderson and Barbara and Harold Jensen visited relatives in Sioux City on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Edgar Allen of north of Alta joined Raymond Zwick for supper Tuesday. A severe fire destroyed the Duvall home on Wednesday morning.
Henry Engel married Anamarie Dohrn in Gladbrook. Dohrn, a German native, arrived with her nine year old daughter on September 16. Dohrn’s husband died during the war.
James Bloom of Jesup investigated a leaking radiator and found a .22 bullet had pierced two layers of steel and cut a tube. He blames a careless hunter for the shooting and warns readers to watch their subscriptions.
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