Grand re enactment marks Marquette Joliet voyage
Des Moines reports a June 17 to 27 pageant reenacting Marquette and Joliet's 250 year voyage through Iowa. Iowa Wesleyan College students and state officials join a Mississippi river journey from Wisconsin river mouth to Bluff Park on June 27 for ceremonies, school site marks, and Historic Spots designation.
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Des Moines
Marquette
Joliet
Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
State Historical Society
Bluff Park
Montrose
Les County
Mississippi River
Wisconsin River
Benjamin F. Shambaugh
John Hammill
McGlade Seeks Teaching Certificates From State Board
John C. McGlade, superintendent of west schools, will travel to Des Moines Friday night to meet the state board of examiners in granting teachers certificates. The board, meeting Saturday, is chaired ex officio by Miss May Francis, with members Walter A. Jessup, Homer H. Seerley, Raymond A. Pearson, Jeanette Lewis, William F. Barr, H. Schell, and secretary H. Schell.
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Historical Society
Les County
Old Fort Des Moines
May Francis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mkeokuk
Montrose
Fort Madison
Bur_ington
Mt. Pleasant
John C. McGlade
West Schools
Des Moines
State Educational Board of Examiners
Miss May Francis
Walter A. Jessup
University of Iowa
Homer H. Seerley
Iowa State Teachers College
Raymond A. Pearson
Iowa State College
Jeanette Lewis
Rockwell City
William F. Barr
Vot H. Schell
Secreary
G A R Commander Regrets Flag Disrespect At Event
Commander A Wheat of Robert Anderson post G A R expressed regret over flag disrespect in a Lincoln circle flag day program at Memorial hall. Mrs. Anna Becker directed with talks by Adjutant Henry Seebers, readings by Mrs. Anna Lewis and Aneatha Kenyon, piano by Elna Christensen, and a 60 woman G A R auxiliary with 10 comrades. The group sang Star Spangled Banner, prizes were awarded, silk flags given, and refreshments served.
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A. Wheat
Robert Anderson Post
Lincoln Circle
Memorial Hall
Anna Becker
Henry Seebers
Anna Lewis
Aneatha Kenyon
Warren Gilbert
Insonge
Elna Christensen
Cornelia Lamson
Becker
P. M. Wash- Burk
Elmwood Cemetery Toolhouse Burned at 8:30 PM
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the toolhouse and contents at Elmwood cemetery last night at 8 30 with officials investigating the blaze for its cause.
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Elmwood Cemetery
Fire destroys shed at cemetery amid granite monuments
A fire in a cemetery damaged a wooden shed valued at 50 with contents of 150 and a casket lowering device worth 100. Lawn tools were lost. Firefighters laid 1100 feet of hose to reach a hydrant as nearby residents alerted the department during the blaze near the center of the grounds.
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