Memorial Day Address By Major Van Metre At Garner
A Memorial Day feature highlights Rey. C. HI Van Metre, prominent Iowa figure and military chaplain, slated to speak at the Garner school. The piece outlines his decorated service, leadership roles in the Legion and Boy Scouts, and his strong presence as a minister and citizen. It credits local business support for the Memorial Day issue and thanks supporters for funding community improvements.
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Rey. C. HI
van Metre
M. 1
Garner
Van
Iowa Legionares
Marshall County
Marshalltown
Upper Town University
Wavette
Garcett Biblicall
Northwestern University
Methodist Church
Northern Town
Rockwell City
Uday
26Th Infantry
18Th Infantry
American Legion
Cumbiasteer Decker French
Rey
Oly Breanar
Memorial Day Program Planned in Buffalo Center
Memorial Day observance traces to 1868 under General John A. Logan with veterans carrying on the tribute. Buffalo Center’s ceremony aims for a standout year with Rev. VanMetl and Mason City’s Shingle Drum and Bugle Corps. Local veterans from World War I to modern conflicts will be honored, color guard and firing squad to assist, city hall gathering at 9 am for travel to Tokota, ex-servicemen urged to attend in uniform.
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John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Cuba
Bathle
Flanders
America
Buffalo Center
VanMetl
Mason City
Aher
Negro Legion
Iso
Winnetago Post
Takota
Taxota
Gettysburg Address fragment on this continent's destiny
The excerpt echoes Lincoln's Gettysburg speech with vows of national renewal and tribute to fallen soldiers. It reflects on a nation conceived in liberty facing civil strife, urging renewed resolve that government by the people shall not perish from the earth.
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Taiwan
Wiither
Vanced
Yemain
Fies Honfirea
Mason City Event Briefly Lists Choirs Orgs and Speakers
Fragmented OCR lists various groups including Mason City Drum Corps Flower Girls Vets American Legion and auxiliary Musig Innovation Song and references to Lincoln Gettysburg Address Grace Rev H VanMetre and audience attendance, with unclear times and order.
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Mason City
American Legion
Legion Auslliary
Salute at Graceland Cemetery Decoration Services
At Graceland Cemetery a salute honors the Deda with Traver Music and talks. Decoration of graves is planned at both cemeteries. Rev DeMuth leads the Drum and Bugle Corps. Albert Howe and Legion Colors participate with Camp Fire Girls. Mason City bugler performs as part of the ceremony.
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DeMuth
Albert Howe
Legion
Camp Fire Girls Legion Pring Squad
Mason City Bugler
Shingale Bee
Memorial Day Address Honors Fallen Heroes and Nation
A fragmented memorial speech recalls Lexington and Argonne battles, praising those who gave greatest service to the country. It emphasizes national gratitude and unity across generations, referencing Warren G. Harding.
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Lexington
Argonne
Silent Tribute to Heroes Ends in Living Pledge
The piece calls for a living tribute to fallen heroes by renewing allegiance to liberty. It emphasizes hearts and actions over wreaths and bells, urging citizens to keep the Stars and Stripes unstained and to pledge continued devotion to freedom.
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Huanford MacNider
C. H. van Metre
Garner Soldier
Legion Post
Gettys
San Juan
Steuart M
Emery
Wm. E. G. Saunders
Palo Alto County
Buffalo Center Telephone & Exchange Co
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Musig
Graceland Cemetery
Peuce
Joyes Bjimer
Denn
Trantis
Holyat Gueat
J. H. Sowers
Dan Turner
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