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Memorial Day service set Purdy cemetery

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Sat., May 27th through Mon., May 29th members of the Purdy Cemetery Association will be taking donations to support the cemeteries’ upkeep, according to LaVern Russell.
Volunteers will sit daily at the Cemetery gate to receive donations.
On Memorial Day Mon., May 29th at 11:00 a.m. the Purdy Cemetery Association will have their annual Memorial Day service.
The Memorial Day ceremonies will begin with the American Legion Post #23 presenting the 21 Gun Salute & Taps.
The service will include a presentation by Ronnie Ackerman, Bible message by Nathanial Roberts, and message in song Billingsley family.
A pot luck lunch will follow the service with good food and fellowship.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Memorial Day Service at the Purdy Cemetery, just bring a lawn chair, favorite potluck food and enjoy a great commemoration of our loved ones gone on before us, Ms. Russell explained.

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Memorial Day observances set at local cemeteries

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Lindsay American Legion Ball-Smith Post 23 will be conducting Memorial Day Services at the following times and cemeteries on Mon, May 29, according to Ronnie Akerman.
Ninnekah at 9:00 a.m. Speaker will be Ronnie Akerman with music by Jackie Brown.
Bradley at 9:45. Speaker will be Ronnie Akerman with music by Jackie Brown.
Lindsay Green Hill at 10:45. Speaker will be Ronnie Akerman with music by Jackie Brown.
Lindsay Erin Springs at 11:15, Speaker will be Ronnie Akerman with music by Jackie Brown.
Purdy at 11:45 a.m. Music by the Billingsley family.
There will be patriotic songs, blowing of taps and a 21-gun salute at each cemetery.
Mr Akerman explained that everyone is invited to be present and show your support and appreciation for our veterans.
The services times can change, because of the weather. It can be early or later, Mr. Akerman added.

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Storytelling May 21 at Pikes Peak Museum

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Another Storytelling of the Lindsay community is set for Sun., May 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pikes Peak School Museum in Erin Springs.
The story of Leonard and Willie Franklin will be told by their daughter Leta Kay Adkisson.
Many may remember the local businesses of this family: Leonard’s APCO located on 201 W. Cherokee and Hair Dressers’ Haven located on the corner of Main and East Creek.
Storytelling is hosted by the Lindsay Community Historical Society.
Those needing more information are asked to call 405-919-6146.