Memorial Day Exercises Plan for City Memorial
Memorial Day program invites G A R Ladies Circle Sons of Veterans and City Council to meet at City Hall 1 15 P M Monday May 31 form ranks at 1 30 march to College for brief exercises at the memorial slab conducted by Rev S Van der Werf Public school children join in then march to Oakland cemetery via Broadway Washington St in order Band Public School children Orator of the Day Mayor and City Council Sons of Veterans Ladies Circle Grand Army of the Republic Citizens After wreaths the procession returns to the band stand for program selections by the Band Opening by Rev A LeGrand Chorus Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Mayor Gesman Pella Quartett Club Address Rev H J Everly America by Chorus and Audience Tops Dr B F Keables Master of Ceremonies John DeCook Marshall of the Day.
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G. A.R
Ladies Circle
Sons of Veterans
City Council
Broadway
Washington St
Oakland Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Rev. A. LeGrand
Central Musical Union
Lincoln
Gesman
Pella Quartett Club
H. J. Everly
Kirksville
America
B. F. Keables
John DeCook Marshall
Pella Post Office Observes Memorial Day Schedule
Postmaster L F Bousquet announces Decoration Day hours at the Pella facility. Since Memorial day falls on Sunday, Monday May 31 will be observed with windows from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Rural carriers take the day as a holiday and will not service routes. Mail deposited will be processed as usual.
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Pella
L. F. Bousquet
Wise Words On General Lee From Captain OBrien
Captain Frank OBrien praises General Robert E Lee on his birthday anniversary noting his military genius and spotless character. He recalls Lee’s words about duty humility and integrity including We must all work now and Let the end be struck while referencing Lee’s closing moments and a northern offer the presidency of an insurance company.
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General Lee
Robert DB. Lee
Frank 2. O'Brien
Lee
Isurance
Robert
South
Nick
Panama
Memorial Sermon at Methodist Church May 30
Memorial sermon to be delivered by Rev E Vanden Berge of Second Christian Reformed Church at 10 45 p m in the Methodist Church. Members of the G A R Ladies Circle and Sons of Veterans meet at City Hall at 10 30 and march to the church in body.
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Methodist Church
E. Vanden Berge
Second Christian Reformed Church
G, A
Ladies Circle
Sons of Veterans
City Hall
G A R Encampment Set for Fort Dodge in June
Thirty fifth annual encampment of Iowa G A R to be held in Fort Dodge June 8 to 10. Governor Carroll will give an address, with J C Milliman replying. Grand parade on June 9, campfire at the armory, and talks by Kenyon Prouty Hepburn Cousins Connor Perkins. Woman's Relief Corps in Fort Dodge will also meet concurrently with an extensive, independent program.
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Iowa
G.A. R
Ft. Dodge
Department of the Iowa G. A. R
Caroll
J. C. Milliman
G. A
Department of the Iowa Woman's Relief Corps
Fort Dodge
Department
Daisy's Mission in 1909 Verse Tale
A fragment from a 1909 daisy themed verse about resilience and ambition, featuring a daisy declaring intent to blossom despite cold weather and a neighboring remark about timing. The dialogue hints at perseverance and a whispered cue to hurry toward growth.
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American Press Association
Daisy
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