Pythians Rally Highlights Patriotism at Jownt Iowa Meet
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters held their thirty-first Iowa state convention at Pythian hall in Waterloo with about 2,000 attending. Speakers urged applying Pythian principles to postwar reconstruction, noted charitable moves including a $100,000 foundation and 1500 college aid, and praised veterans relief while showcasing music by local groups and a flag salute by Boy Scouts.
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Pythianism
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Hall
Pythian Temple
Elwin
Edwin Moore
Carl Moesner
Vera Reber
Mra
J. Thompson
Waterloo
Uth
Chattanooga
Mamuouy
A. T. Wagner
C. +. Fish
Harry Dr. Martin Leighty
W. BR. Frew
John’ M. Francis
Des Moines
G B. Pike
Helmet Lodge
Walter R. French
French
Mary’s. Horner
Auxiary
X. OW
BE. A. Grimwood
Oxford
Junction
Knights of Pythias Order
Iowa
Grimwood
K. of PL
Sioux City
Knights of Pythias Born in Wartime Patriotism and Fraternity
The Knights of Pythias founded in Washington D C on February 19 1864 by Justus Henry Rathbone and four associates mix patriotism with friendship charity and benevolence. Originating from the Damon and Pythias story the group grew from a Washington Lodge No 1 into a national order through a series of lodges grand and supreme lodges formed between 1864 and 1870 with a history of trials and loyalty.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Washington, D. C
Justus Henry Rathbone
Order
Damon
Pythias
Knights of Damon
Pythian Lodge
Washington Lodge
Temperance Hall
Grand Lodge of
District of Columbia
J. K. T. Plant
Franklin Lodge
Washington Navy Yard
Mary
Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
Great Order
Knights ‘of
Pythian Auxiliary Notes Year of Service and Fund Growth
Mrs. Daisy Breckenbaumer of Sioux City reviews the auxiliary's year praising Pythianism as guiding star. Sixteen new auxiliaries formed. $10,000 spent on food and clothing for those in need. sick visited with flowers and messages. Educational fund reaches $2,289.81 to aid a youth’s education. Calls for united action as government foundations shake. Mrs. Minnie Bunting Oklahoma, greeting from the supreme temple, could not attend.
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Daisy Breckenbaumer
Sioux City
Needtl
United Action
Minnie Bunting
Oklahoma
Supreme Temple
Braves of Custer Massacre Gather in Religious Meet
Six thousand Sioux and allied tribes gather near Okreek South Dakota for a four day Episcopal convocation led by Bishop Hugh L Burleson to mark the Missionary Society centennial. Deer Creek Oak Creek area hosts tent city with an open air tabernacle and addresses by Charles H Burke federal Indian affairs commissioner.
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Okreek
S. D
Prairies
Episcopal Church
Oak Creek
Hugh L. Burleson
Charles H. Burke
Indian Affairs
Rosebud
Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church
Rainfall totals 0.58 inch in city with heavier rainfall nearby
A total of 0.58 inch of rain fell from yesterday morning until 4 a.m. today with 0.10 inch by 7 a.m. yesterday and 0.48 inch by 7 a.m. today. Rain was heavier in areas near Waterloo and southern Jabs County saw a heavy downpour. The rain reduced attendance at the K of P convention and hindered the Waverly fair and local canning factory work. Stubble land was left in good condition for fall plowing.
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R- B. Slippy
Waterloo
Jabs
Maud Kline Seeks Divorce From Paul Kline
Maud A. Kline files for divorce from Paul C. Kline married at Kept wood Park Linn County in March 1917. She alleges he removed belongings from their home in September 1920 and has not returned them. She claims he owns substantial property of unknown exact value and asks for reasonable alimony.
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Maud A. Kline
Paul C. Kline
Kepwood Park
Linn County
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