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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
2
Editorial notes discuss possible moves for Iowa politicians including Alesch Gillette and Harrington. Hoovers book abridgment sparks governor protest while Feuling seeks a post, Bierman reluctant to leave state. Local families report a missing yet safe student and two elderly spouses die within days of each other.
Afton residents recount a January night when a blaze swept the Abels family home, causing total loss of $9,000. The house burned despite sub zero temperatures, with no insurance on furniture though the dwelling was insured. Nearby, Mrs. Funk lost furniture to the fire while the Abels and others faced displacement and cold.
Peter A. Jessen injured his ankle while walking home and rested until friends found him and a physician diagnosed a broken bone, correcting the initial sprain impression. John Lass, a Bouton farmer, claims to have found a rabbit with three horns on each side of its upper jaw, horns varying from half an inch to one and a half inches.
The Aurelia school report outlines seventh period American history tests on Mexico War and Compromise of 1850, plus Pacific coast expansion topics. It notes class activities across English, Homemaking party plans, Agriculture debates, athletic games, glee clubs, and varied science and mathematics lessons with a focus on current events and school events.
Diamond township residents share weekend visits and church social news. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mortensen and son Ronald from near Spencer visiting Mrs. Mortensen's parents the Se Linguist family, and many other locals at family dinners showers and anniversaries. The Christmas Seal sale reports 21.70 raised from 66 letters, with 52 cash returns averaging 48 cents, reflecting a modest but improving drive.
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