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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
2
Walcott and his twin brother from north of Aurelia belong to the Aurelia F F A Chapter. Both are freshmen greenhands this year. Jerry plans to try football next fall and plays intramural basketball with the Cherry Pickers. He serves on the Supervised Practice Committee and hopes a market litter project funds his farming career after graduation.
Students note mild spring weather last week and anticipate it continuing. Mr. Rowley assigns more tests while a unit test reveals study gaps. Margaret G. achieves 49 words per minute on a typing test. American History covers life between 1800 and 1900 with prominent men discussed.
The report notes pleasant springlike weather as the freshman class longs for a break while algebra tackles verbal problems, agricultural class judges Duroc hogs, literature finishes a long first test, and students plan to write poppy editorials.
The seventh and eighth graders listed participate in a February 14 home spelling contest. The A and A Club elected officers at the last meeting with President Bob Miller, vice-president Bob Ross, and secretary Malcolm Teerak. Geography work includes U S states capitals and free sketches of the United States.
A socialistic note argues government ownership as a path to socialism and uses a map to show how far the state has already entered the electric light and power industry.
Five best posters were drawn by Tommy Gail Bill Marjorie and Jane Sjoberg in art class while 21 prefect records occurred in spelling on Friday. We hope to improve this week as Donna contributed a large health poster.
Reading class covers the River Nile and its importance to local communities. The geography unit moved from Switzerland to mountains. Art class produced valentines while Lincoln and Washington posters are in progress.
Home Economics class visitors share stories of boys girls and animals. They write about a dressed up kitten named Miss Dainty who travels from country to city to shop for a spring outfit.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Charles Nelson, deceased, dated May 31, 1941, has been filed and a hearing is set for March 11, 1950 at Cherokee Iowa. All interested persons must appear at 10:90 A M to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated February 4, 1950. Litta Carpenter Clerk of District Court. Maher Meloy Hankens Attorneys.
Tir and Mrs Arthur Friedrich and family hosted a Friday dinner and Canasta session with lunch. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Getzmeier and family of near Schaller hosted Sunday dinner for guests Mr and Mrs Walter Miller.
A baptism at the Schuldt home with Pastor H J Witzgall officiating names Marilyn Irma with sponsors Roy Hustedt and Mrs Arthur Friedrich. Bruce Grieme baptized at home with sponsors Ed Hinkeldey and Lester Grieme. Guests include Rev and Mrs H J Witzgall and families. farewell party for Loren McCannon and community club events feature lunch, gifts, and games. Norval Wardle offers winter driving safety tip on door opening.
Wilbur Snapp presided at the regular monthly Farm Bureau meeting Monday evening. Oliver Schnell was elected director for the coming year. Neil Hartlep of Cherokee gave an interesting travelogue on travel experiences.
The text notes that giving a hand signal is more energy efficient for winter drivers than opening a car door, which can confuse other motorists. It suggests using the hand signal rather than door action.
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