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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
3
The Fort Madison midget band led by director Carl Nelgon performed to a large crowd in a well attended concert. The group, praised as fine young musicians, planned another concert midweek with popular songs and refreshments served, about 1200 glasses of lemonade were reported.
The Chautauqua program promises new innovations and strong attractions. Dr. A Z Powell headlines opening night with an inspiring lecture while Dr Frank Church of Chicago presents A Spoonful of Sunshine on the fourth night.
The Congregational Church led by Pastor George C. Safford will host Children’s Day next Sunday with the children in charge of the 10:30 morning service. Most of the program is by the children, followed by a brief Sunday School session. baptismal wishes should be discussed with the pastor beforehand. All are invited to all services.
The Aurelia band will present its first open air concert Saturday night under A A Dhgman. New and popular pieces will be featured with two older works by request. The event is funded by local merchants and will begin at 8 o’clock. the program includes Marches Overture and Serenade among others.
Henry Pruitt died in Aurelia Iowa at age 61. He was born June 27 1875 in Bonville Kentucky and married Laura Kessler in 1896. The funeral at the Methodist church Sunday was led by Rev. Moore with notable Ku Klux Klan attendance from the region. Burial followed in Aurelia cemetery. Out of town relatives attended including John Pruitt Wyanet Illinois and many from Nebraska Illinois and Iowa. He had lived in Aurelia since 1910 after moving from Kentucky in 1901.
A brief tribute card notes appreciation for floral offerings and support from Mrs Henry Pruitt and Mr and Mrs M Dick to the bereaved family.
Children's Day program Sunday morning at 4 30 by children of primary department Regular services Sunday evening with a sermon by the pastor.
A fragment uses a fruity metaphor to compare strawberries to women and hints at deception, urging readers to “Read the ads.” The lines imply a satirical tone about appearances masking true nature.
Ten years ago Aurelia consolidated schools end the year after a successful first year under consolidation. Ww Hill attends a railroad telegraphers convention in Seattle. Ora Baker returns home to Slayton for summer. Red Cross branch formed this week. Twenty years ago band to perform in Cherokee on July 4. Aurelia ball team to join. Alumni banquet held at K of P hall. Edith Bushnell and Lot tie Farr depart for the West. Sentinel ads stimulate business.
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