Word: grakelow
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...thousands of eyes as the orator of the day, Rush L. Holland, recited his great address: "On this spot now made sacred . . . this imposing dome . . . the poppy fields of France. . . ." They had frolicked, shot clay pigeons, watched horses run, started a balloon race for an Elk trophy, elected Charles Grakelow of Philadelphia the new Grand Exalted Ruler. Other officers were loyal Elks from: Montgomery, Ala.; Blackfoot, Idaho; Dubuque, Iowa; Woburn, Mass.; and Mexico, Mo. Cincinnati was chosen the next reunion city. They had read their report, 400 pages long...
Elks will meet next week in Portland, Ore. More than 30 special trains have been chartered. Grand Esquire C. H. Grakelow will lead the parade in which each represented lodge will prance in its own original uniform. Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price of Columbus, O., will come with an escort on a special train chartered by Detroit lodge No. 34; the Elks will climb snow-capped peaks, swim on Oregon beaches, visit big sawmills, wear reunion buttons...
Famed Elks present: Timothy McCarthy, 'Charles Grakelow, George Dunham, Daniel Kane, Rev. John Dysart, John Knapp, John O'Brien, Captain Albert Sampson, aged 93 (oldest Elk), tiny spotted calf from Norumbega Park Zoo (youngest...
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