Memorial Day and Poppy History Highlighted in 1971
The article notes Memorial Day observances and a detailed history of the Poppy program started by the American Legion and Auxiliary. It describes the origins of poppy distribution in 1920 and 1921, the production of poppies by veterans in Minnesota and Iowa, and the forgoing of profits to support disabled veterans and rehabilitation efforts. It urges readers to wear a Poppy on May 29, 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
France
Minnesota
Iowa
Marshalltown
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Hositals
America
Graduation Reception Roundup Highlights Local festivities
Weekend gatherings in Moville Laurens and surrounding towns honored graduates from multiple schools. Families hosted receptions at homes and libraries with out of town guests from Rutland Gilmore City Pocahontas Anita and more. Attendances reached about 120 at several events with speakers and a baccalaureate service concluding the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Brown
Moville
Russell Winkleblack
Tom Winkleblack
Jim Lanus
Tony
Laurens
Bob Bradburn
Bill
Dick Steele
Billy
Brian
John Rickard
Marcia Mickelson
Fort Dodge
Jim Fitz- Gerald
Des Moines
Charlotte Rickard
Cheryl Rickard
Fred Thoren
Linda
Rutland
Gilmore City
Pocahontas
Russel Jordan
Jim
Joe Martin
Clarence Osen
Anita
Jeanne Jordan
Iowa City
Gary Wolfe
Bede
Palmer
Rockwell City
Humboldt
Roger Howland
Susan
Floyd Page
Jeff
Duncombe
Roger Lindeman
Farnhamville
George Yabsiley
Albert City
Steven Page
Barb Osterberg
Otho
David Brinkman
Jill
Henry
Offutt Air Base
Omaha
Mike
Waterloo
Marsh
Ames
E. H. Westerman
Havelock
C. W. Bielefeldt
Julia Bielefeldt
Joe Cunningham
Town City
Jack Averill
Marion
Tom
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
Havelock Laurens
June Goldman
Keokuk
Wm. Hutchinson
Goldman
R. D. Higgins
George Schonberger
C. A
Otto) Christensen
Mercy
Humboldt Community Hospital
la Verne
L. M. Paulson
West Bend
Sterling Simonson
Whittemore
Simon
John Shimon
Bradgate
Rolfe
Arnold Wold
G. H. Brase
John Harms
Eldora
Georgia O’hara
Card of Thanks from Velma Howard to supporters
Velma Howard expresses gratitude for cards gifts visits and meals while hospitalized and thanks her Secret Sister Bridgettes and Sorosis girls for gifts and notes. May God bless all.
Hospital Reply Promise in Des Moines Notes
A patient in Des Moines received many cards letters and flowers while hospitalized and vowed to respond to each, though time pressed and the project stretched out. The narrative hints at care and gratitude amid illness and ongoing correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gratitude To All Who Supported Me In Rolfe
The speaker thanks many well wishers as the flow of messages swelled to a flood. They express deep appreciation for care shown during illness and confirm plans to resume dentistry in Rolfe once doctors permit, asking for patience and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
I.B.M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poppy
Maurice Frevert
United Methodist Church of
Plover
WSCS
Earl Kerns
Paul Kerns
Ken Lovrien
Bede Insurance CO
CeCe
Bonnie J, Wqlfe
Lowa
Broadway
Kansas City
Atin
Mrs
Tion
Sparky
Hiland
Clover Farm
Freeman’s
van Camp
Kool Aid
KRAFT
Nissen
Clover Farm Bread
Kraft Half Moon
Colby
Pik-Nik
Pepsi Cola
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