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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
2
Observers believe Gross would draw votes from both parties but doubt an independent could secure a sizable share in an Iowa presidential contest. Newsrooms note historical weak showings for independents in such elections.
The piece notes rising independent influence in Iowa as Willkie and Roosevelt vie for support. It cites party groups courting independents, a 32 percent undecided farmer vote, and Wallace’s attacks on Republicans while shaping a New Deal narrative. It suggests Wallace may become a key campaign figure.
The issue surveys freshman algebra topics including lines and angles, geometry with protractors and axioms, English courses using Making Sense and Getting the Point, and essay work. Sciences cover environment, physics basics, biology quizzes. vocational training includes woodwork and basketry. home making outlines goals. Agriculture notes soil study and a Spencer fair judging team. history tracks American and World History with The American Observer. government study includes state development and federal constitution origins. Junior High welcomes three new students Don Elliot Opal Mongan Lois Ohlson and promotes a busy week preparing for the fall festival. Sixth grade reports new science books and encyclopedias.
Fifth graders share science with insects and spiders in jars, reed partners, and a score of 100 in spelling for Bob Delbert Geraldine Betty Lorraine Bill and Laurine. Reports from fourth grade note 28 pupils and aquarium work while third graders number 18 with poetry and pony races at the Spencer fair. Leland Anderson entered Teddy in the pony races and fall exhibits feature corn walnuts squash leaves plums flax seeds pumpkins and gourds with Winnie the Pooh read in lit.
The Aurelia city council held a special session July 22 1940 to approve the Budget Estimates and levy taxes as published. Members Mummert Shank Grienke and Brummer voted yes with no nays and the clerk was directed to certify the levy to the county auditor.
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