Aeolian: Music of the wind
Aeolian: things related to Aeolus, the Greek god of wind.
The Aeolian Orchestra of Aurora was organized in the fall of 1917, and directed by Mrs. Bernice Marvel until 1928. It continued for a few years without her. They played for home church affairs and also presented concerts at York christian Church, Giltner Christian Church, Giltner Opera House and over KMMJ Radio. Majority of members belonged to the First Christian Church. Manager of the group was Mrs. C.L. McConaughey.
Photo:
Front Row L-R
Eva Bute
Alma (Condon) Thornton
Ethel (Bute) Warren
Ray Lashelle
Ruby Kimball
Sterling Bute
Mary Ellen (Edgerton) Pogue
Standing:
Chester Beins
Edward Brandt
Cecil Jacobs
Mrs. Bernice Marvel, Director
Nora Lyons
Ray Thronton
Florence Bute
Claire Weekly
Marguerite Baird
Other members of the orchestra beside those named in the picture were: Harold Larson, Lucille Austin, Macel O’Brein, Floyd Wright, Mark Eskildsen, Harold Edgerton, Carl Davidson, Wallace Mumford, Harold Baird, Edwin Newton, Edwin Tuepker, Fred Elder, Fay dobbs, George McDougal.
Seated front:
Marguerite (Hutsell) Sims
Picture given by Cecil Jacobs
Program given by Eva Bute