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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
3
A Storm Lake Tribune item notes Buena Vista College overseeing a shift as Baptist denomination followers reportedly join Presbyterians in an owner act. The report emphasizes the season's seriousness and regulation around the change.
The text notes officers including Eas L. Sodany as Treasurer and Richa Glawe, with O D Larson and Helmer Carlberg, left Tuesday by auto for Des Moines to attend the Grocer's Wholesale Co annual meeting. Larson Bros are stockholders and the club plans a membership.
An unclear report notes a rent dispute involving a $1,300 old amount and lineups in a county area. The fragmented text references city streets and a regional setting, suggesting a local property or lease matter with disputed figures.
The Ning May 1920 commencement features one heir diploma as reward for high school course work. Class motto Finished Yet Beginning signals greater responsibilities ahead. A G Fuller Sr extension director of State Teachers College will deliver the commencement address. The music department will present the orchestra and glee club.
Memorial day observances for dead heroes set for Aurelia cemetery forenoon with procession forming at 9:00 a.m. and departing at 9:30. The program includes Gettysburg Address reading, G A R services, flower girl decorations, taps, world war and Spanish American veterans services, and a firing salute. Lee Soltow of Sac City is noted.
Carl Nelson and his Fort Madison grade school midget band will perform two open air concerts in Aurelia on Sunday June 4 and Wednesday June 8. The group of about thirty members is on a three week tour and regards Aurelia as a hometown stop. A band photo and more details will appear in next weeks Sentinel.
The Monahan Post band of Sioux City four time world champions will perform in Aurelia as part of the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce Goodfellowship Tour. They arrive in the afternoon and will perform from 1 15 to 1 45 with candy balloons and souvenirs for children.
Coach A M Boyd of Cherokee sent the local high school track squad to the county meet at Quimby last Saturday, winning the county championship with 49 points. Aurelia led with wins in relays and sprints, while Washta and Quimby took multiple events. Peterson was sidelined by an injury in practice a day earlier.
The J. C. Nelson drug store will get a modern front with a square entrance. The plate glass will be replaced, the display window extended into the room, and shaded glass tops added. A new door will be installed, with Arthur Krout and L C Johnson handling the work. Remember a rug for 1.98 with every 5.00 purchase at Larsons.
A local store promotes a varied stock of park and package garden seeds amid a broad assortment. The notice emphasizes ready availability and community accessibility.
The Aurelia band plans summer concerts and reports business men are donating generously with amounts already higher than last year. More outside players will be used, increasing costs, and local donors are urged to contribute to cover the larger expense.
The Aurelia Men's Chorus directed by Mrs. O C Waddell announces a concert on Tuesday evening May 24 at 8 16 at the Congregational church. The program features chorus numbers solos a reading and a two scene musical skit. Details and cast appear in The Sentinel advertisement.
Ten Years Ago a spate of bold robberies hit Aurelia with nine homes entered and property stolen. Over $1,000 was raised locally to fund a library and rest room. Twenty Years Ago the Lockin Hotel suffered $600 in damage from a kitchen and bedroom incident. Ray Jones wed Miss Blanche Loucks of Afton township. six boys and seven girls graduate this year including Anna Carlberg and Max Lashell.
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