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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
2
The note recalls Bob M. exchanging pins and rings, mentions Leland and hair styling, and places Leland Joyce A. and Carolyn K. at the cemetery seeking a red haired woman. Jim P. has a foot injury from rough skating. A display of fireworks pleased the students after Tuesday’s school event.
Students trade taunts and flirtations in a lively classroom scene with sharp barbs and playful jabs. Donna F mocks vulgarity while Hallie S and others tease and threaten. The exchange blends humor and tension as characters test boundaries.
A student note outlines a six week testing period with average results. It mentions English reading aloud challenges and weekly selections, and describes practice in physics writing. The author notes fatigue during study despite energy and motion topics and reflects on effort in class.
The remark suggests weariness from visible labor and the overall effect on efficiency. It frames tiredness as a potential byproduct of ongoing tasks, prompting consideration of workload balance and rest strategies.
The report notes a six week period ending and another starting. Mrs. Miller eased by due to play practice while American history covered slavery. In bookkeeping students practice with all four journals and face a test tomorrow. Typing centers on letters and a six weeks test was given. Speech class completed a five minute student chosen topic speech.
Carmen and Carole share progress with Mr Rowley on Principle of Ethics. Imogene typed radio programs for four students. History tests contrasted with Galan’s single passing grade. Girls begin sewing projects amid frequent tests, Latin and geometry. Hope rises for a quieter week ahead.
The freshman class completed six week tests with Mr Blomstrand pleased with results. Algebra and English tests followed, while the agriculture class worked on sawhorses. Boyd Grashof finished a red painted sawhorse, contrasting the grey others, drawing attention.
Last week seventh graders had individual pictures taken and this week received them. Students express satisfaction with their photos. They are also selling basketball pencils. The high school basketball schedule is shown. A magic show in the high school assembly featured Gary Mongan and Arlo Mummert assisting with tricks. Gwendolyn Parrott.
In arithmetic we study division with fives and remainders. Health lessons cover eye anatomy and care. English work includes review exercises and letter writing practice.
Third grade pupils on the honor roll include Jackie L Janice K Jerry B Lois M Larry F Peggy J Nickie B and Margaret Wendell C Sandra T LeRoy B Jack Ann D. Improvement roll members are Carole R Shirley J and Marcia T. The class joined fourth graders for an Armistice Day program on November 11 featuring three patriotic songs a choral reading A Childs America and poems by individual pupils. Our art class works on Thanksgiving posters showing a proud turkey in its natural setting. A curious snail in the room attracts attention and serves as a scavenger for one of our fish bowls. the snail was brought by Margaret Ann Dise.
Second graders report enjoying Miss Mousel reading Bambi. They adopt Thumper’s motto If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all. They display new books and create jackets. They thank Carol Akers for her birthday treat and plan a Thanksgiving program for Miss Kolb and the Happy Elves club.
A kindergarten class reports two extra pages daily while working on numbers one to ten. They welcomed new library books, especially Snappy. Judy Wolcott celebrated her sixth birthday on November 16 with candy bars for the students.
A high wind toppled a storm window from the Orlie Offieer residence in Manilla. The window dropped two stories onto concrete steps and none of the glass cracked or broke.
The Mt Olive F N Club enjoyed a pleasant Friday afternoon at Mrs Ronald Becker home with minutes read by Mrs Elmo Peterson and plans for a December 16 Christmas party at Mrs Donald Johnsons home. Guests included Mrs Walter Simmons Mrs Frances Mortenson Mrs Naomi Simmons and Mrs I J Torrey.
A party at the Herman Glienke home celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Albert Glienke with 500 bingo and visiting. Lacey North jr Bruegge family Alma Bruegge man and Herman Glienke Jr. attended. a tray luncheon followed. Mrs. Walter Miller had major surgery at Alta Memorial hospital. The Glienke boy Larry Ronald was baptized with Rev H J Witzgall officiating. sponsors were Ed Friedrich and Mr and Mrs Harold.
Mrs. W. M. Booth reports on social gatherings in East Afton and Elk area. Supper guests honored Mrs. Tigges' birthday at George Kracht home. Birthday observances for Selma Glawe and Edna Kolpin noted. Other visits include Ed Pingel of Peterson in Carol Fredrickson home, and W. M. Booth guests in Aurelia.
Iowa State College horti culturist H. E. Nichols advises mulching strawberry beds when the ground is frozen about one inch and temperatures may fall below twenty degrees. Use weed seed free leaves straw cornstalks or similar materials not matting tightly. Do not use leaves alone. place cornstalks first, then straw, or cornstalks topped with straw. Apply about three inches of mulch.
Horticulture researchers at Mil waukee meetings report advances from Iowa State College and Michigan State College. Florigen hormones influence flower development for hybridizing while a moisture reader automates greenhouse irrigation. An apple hormone spray boosts fruit set 20 to 80 days after blossoming.
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