The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-13
Celebration Plans Reported at League Meeting
EXPERTS EXPLAIN CLUB IDEA
FOR FALL CELEBRATION HERE

year. Last year II was necessary to
I take the exhibits to the fair grounds.
| There were premiums offered, and
| the judges were experts from the
| state university. This coming year
| games and plays will be added and
| the interest which has been aroused
| among the parents is a very great aid
| 10 the pupils in preparing for this
exhibit, Miss Mckee said.
E. C. Lynn, county superintendent
of Lee county, from Donnelison, who
has been secretary of the Lee county
| farmers institute for eleven years.
doing little along this line, it was
cation with Ames was rather difficult.
The Ames men, he said, had done
much towards helping the farmers in
the institute.
Lee county has sent several boys
to Ames who were trained in this
work, and who, it was expected would
come back to the county and help
the farmers here. But they were
too good to be allowed to stay with
u.s." Mr.. Lynn said. Just as soon
as they completed their courses some
other community wanted them" He
cited the example of Walter Peters,
who was called TO Canada by the gov
eminent there.
Invitation to Visit Schools.
William Aldrich, superintendent of
the public schools of Keokuk was
called on and said that the schools
of Keokuk were starting something
worth while in the agricultural work
which is being done in the schools,
nd ha hor tho 1oa
bers would feel an interest in this
work, as well as in all school work
He spoke of the exhibits which have
been given in the schools and those
which are to come, and invited the
league to come and see just what is
being done in the schools of the city.
The children in Keokuk schools are
doing things, and he hoped the league
members would find time to visit the
schools and to see some of the work
which is being done
All Of the visiting experts offered
to help the Keokuk retailers in any
way that it was possible for them TO
do so, in the organization Of these
clubs.
Must Get Busy at Once.
President Justice called attention
to the fact that if the clubs are to
be made part Of the celebration 1t
will be necessary TO organize at once.
He said that the attractions which
will be secured will be secured only
from the best booking agencies.
There was possibility, he said, that
the flower parade could be given. TIL"
president of the Civic league had
called him up to talk about the offer
made by the retailers in this cor
nection.
Opinion from the members was
asked. Jacob Schouten thought that
if the Ames leaders would take
charge Of the contests it would be
good thing to have the clubs. He
was sure the Keokuk merchants
would be willing to give the prizes
and to sponsor the idea if the work
could be carried out by the experts att
Ames.
Albert Linquist thought that Il the
idea was taken up at all it should be
taken up the right way and could be
then continued from season to sea
son. He was sure the league mem
bers would go into the prize matter
and offer substantial prizes. Ed A.
French wanted to start with the Ka-
hoka idea 1t was finally decided to
refer the matter back TO the cele-
bration committee, which met today
with Mr.. Bishop.
Sentiment among the members was
practically unanimous for securing
the tabernacle for the coliseum in
which to have the big shows of the
celebration.