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Tom-Toms Are Again Heard in State Park in Rock Island As Indians Open Annual Three-Day PowwowThe 'Redman again took over Black Hawk state park in Rock Isjand Saturday.Before an estimated 1,500 persons, tribesmen and their wives of the Fox and Sauk Indians, captivated their enraptured audience wilh a wide assortment o£ ceremonial and war dances.Threat o£ rain curtailed the crowd for the opening performance of the 10th annual Iijdlen powwow, but officials predicted greater crowds for ihis afternoon's program and evening event which starts at 8 p. in. Two more performances are sot for Labor Day, one at 2:30 p. m. and the olher at 8 p. m.The savage resonance of the lom-toms which formed the background lor most of the dances Saturday night lent an authenticity to the proceedings and the dancers—numbering approximately 45—perfomed flawlessly.Dancers ranged from the smallest brave to the strapping leaders. And the squaws aryl maidens took part in the activities.There were war dances, a lovq song by John Bear and Harvey Lasley in the Mesquakie tongue, and the graceful swan dance.Two grandsons of Chief Pu-ihetonequa, Charles and Frank, performed (he Eagle dance, a religious ceremony, which gav« (he crowd a distinct thrill.Other dances included the Buffalo dance, a ritual dance before a buffalo hunt, snake dance,friendship, pipe, bean or harvestand Mestiuakie dances.In event of inclement weather today and Monday, powwow officials said the programs wilL be given in the Bock Island armory.The powwow also features a wildlife exhibit loaned lor the occasion by the Illinois department of conservation.-oREV. J. PATTERSONTO ASSUME DUTIES AT CHURCH TODAYThe Rev. J. K. Patterson, Kings, III., will assume his duties today as pastor of the First Presbyterian church of East Moline.The Rev, Mr. Patterson, who arrived in East Moline Friday, was formerly pastor of the Ottawa, I1L, Presbyierian church for the lost (our years.Majoring in the field of the Old Testament, h# has done graduate work at the University of Chicago where he is now working on a doctor's degree.Tht Rev. 11. J. Kendall, Morrison, 111., has served as substitute pastor at the church since the Rev. D. J, Brigham was transferred last October to the pastorate In Litchfield, III. 0-COURT REAPPOINTSF. LASCEILES AS v DRAINAGE OFFICERThe reappointment of Frank Lfiscelles as commissioner uf thothe rminlvDrury drainage district inlnuiar R fM'lr TclAnd rnPREPARE FOR DANCE —Lending a helping hand to each other the above group of “squaws prepare for a danct during the opening performance of the toth annual Indian powwow at Black Hawk Stale park In RiM-’k Island Saturday night. Left to right are: Mrs. Frank Pusch, Mrs. John Tapakce, Mrs.’ George Young bear and Mrs. Gaston Keahna. In the lower photo, John Bear, leader of the Fox group from Tama, la., left, adjusts the hcadjilece of one of his performed, Leonard Young-hear. Both men were featured in the evening’s activities. T W 0 performances are scheduled for today at 2:3D p. m. and 8 ]». m. and. again on Labor I Jay at the same time.Thumbs Down In Poll OverExtra SessionLAWRENCE D. BOBB RETURNS TO POLICERelease Eight inn I* a** I •I fMember* of LegislatureVote 3-2 Against Calling One.By DWIGHT‘McCORMACK.Dcs Moines, la. — (AP) — There apparently will be no special session of the Iowa JegftiaLutfi to enact housing legislation.At least that was ihe indication based on nil informal poll by the Associated Press of legislators who I attonclcd stale riny at the stale fair Iasi week. The vole was about
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Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Iowa, US
Sun, Sep 04, 1949
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