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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
2
The Sentinel reports Aurelia to host Wednesday night band concerts continuing through June to September. Merchants favor same closing hours, aiding players who are store clerks, promising steady community entertainment and a revived town band.
Wayne Cooper, eight, was dragged by a Shetland pony tied to his foot by friends on Cooper property. The pony ran to the barn about a half mile away while Mr. Cooper attempted to stop it. Wayne died within minutes without regaining consciousness.
Rev J E Hill spoke at the Cherokee High School commencement and led services at Salix. Walter Sones, formerly of Cherokee, is listed as dead in France but en route home. A F Clay was convicted of bootlegging and given sixty days in jail. Russell Smith, a wounded war hero, arrived from Washington at his parents' home near Quimby. The extension summer school will open in Cherokee for twelve weeks with about 150 teachers expected from northwest Iowa. Mrs Theo Crippen and son Ronald return toward California with relatives joining later. Cherokee lodge hosted veterans at a banquet with many from Aurelia and county. County farm agents from eight counties met in Cherokee for a successful program.
Word arrived in Hoboken of Berger Kline’s safe arrival from France. Carl Magni Samuelson of Alta died in Colorado Springs at age 30 years 11 months 26 days. Bert Schuelke bought 80 acres joining his farm, securing a top half section. Mr and Mrs Morris Nelson wed. reception at the Nelson home. John Nelson completed purchase of the Parker farm for 410 per acre near Alta and Storm Lake. Mise Bila Haase and Jens C Hansen united in marriage at Alta Presbyterian Church May 15 1919. Hansen is son of H C Hansen, Mrs Hansen daughter of Henry Hansen of Linn Grove.
World War soldiers sailors and marines are invited to attend the Memorial Day events in Aurelia on May 30. Wear uniforms and meet at Idle Hour theater at 9 o'clock a m to join the parade at 9:30. Committee L F Butterfield chairs.
Notice is hereby given to all property owners referenced in the cleaned OCR fragment. The document announces a property clean up action by local authorities and identifies the general scope and parties involved.
Next Sunday with the pastor away five laymen will lead the 11 oclock service. They will discuss Religion in Everyday Life with topics on Business Social Life Politics the Testimony of a Life and whether Religion is a Real Factor. Come hear the speakers.
The program committee outlines a 9 30 a m procession from Fifth and Walnut to the cemetery with a band, city officials, veterans groups, flower girls, and a parade along Main. The cemetery ceremony includes Lincoln Gettys Address read by Maurice Eddy, a G A R quartet, taps, and mound decorations. Afternoon events feature a cemetery association dinner, a Congregational church gathering, prayers, music, and a benediction.
Ten years ago in Aurelia the community saw a birth, two local weddings, and ongoing band booster planning. Automobiles grew common as the Omaha booster train visited for local ball action with Peterson and Aurelia winning early games. Decoration Day features include a 3:30 pm ball game between Aurelia and the North Cubs at the new school grounds east of Main Street.
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