The Delta independent., 1924-08-29


| tive esetimate as the the number of
former Iowans and their families who
attended the Iowa day picnic last FRI
day at the court house. This was
the largest gathering of Iowans ever
held and was also one of the most en-
| joyable occasions.
Early in the morning Iowans be
gan TO aarrive at the court yard and
to gather in groups and enjoyed the
day. At eleven o'clock the parade
started at the court house and drove
over town. About three blocks of
cars filled with Iowans took part in
the parade.
After the return to the court yard,
well filled baskets made their ap-
pearance and groups gathered for the
enjoyment of the bountiful picnic
lunches which had been prepared.
Free lemonade and coffee were serv-
ed all present.
About one thirty the program for
the afternoon started. Blackburns
band furnished excellent music, hav-
ing played also during the luncheon
hour. Their music was greatly ap-
preciated all day.
Rev. B. F. Stallings gave the ad-
dress OF welcome, stating the pur-
pose OF Iowa day and speaking of the
pleasure all had in meeting together.
Judge Milton r. Welch then gave a
spicy talk concerning Iowa and
Iowans and lauding both. Miss Alene
Baird and Mrs. Frank Stearns both
entertained the crowd with clever
readings which were enthusiastically
encored.
The main speaker OF the afternoon
was Rev. C. p. Rossman of Grand
Junction. He paid a glowing tribute
to Iowans and spoke OF the pleasure
coming from thhese get-together meet
ings. The real reason, he said, that
they are so pleasantly anticipated is
that everyone wants to meet some
one who knows someone he does.
People say that the home and
children and grown folks are not the
same as they used to be-" said Mr..
Rossman. This is an age OF indus
trial strife ANY age or any period
OF time is what the people as individ-
uals make II. II the world is getting
worse and we know It we ought to
get out and make It what 1t should
be"
He declared that our greatest re-
source is our children. He added
that the school OF hard knocks" is
the greatest school in the world. The
colors are black and blue and the
school yell is ouch" He urged par
ents not to be over anxious to see
that their children have an easy time
because they themselves had en-
countered difficulties. He compared
a pessimist. an optmist and posi-
mist. A pessimist. he said sees the
hole in the doughnut; an optimist
sees the doughnut and a possimist
takes the whole thing.
Mr. Rossman's talk was filled with
good things and he held his audi
ence's attention throughout his long
address. II was an inspiration to all
present
WI = - r. -htes Ithu an VI Ellal
poem TO the audience, praising Iowa
and telling of its wonders, and this
was received with hearty applause
Bobby Tyler played selection on his
bells, n medley of southern melodies.
All We're livened up by the strains OF
Susanna. Old Black Joe, Swanee Riv-
er, Nellie Gray, Dixie and others or
similar nature, AS an encore. Grand
pa Tyler Joined Bobby in an exhibit
tion of drumming which was also
much enjoyed, Miss Aene Baird
and Mrs. Frank r. Stearn each gave
two humorous readings which We're
well received.
short business meeting was then
held for the people OF the Iowa associ-
alton and the former officers Of the
association were reelected excepting
vice-president, NJ. X, Welch being ell
elected. n. F. StallinEs is president
and L. G. Anderson, secretary-treas-
urers.
All then Joined in visiting and In
watching the program OF sports where
many interesting contests were held.
The program was excellent and af-
forded pleasing variety. The boys
shoe race came first, in which the
boys took off their shoes, ran 90 yards