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Please step into the shoes of your 1929 character from the Tama County Iowa history books and help us unravel the 81-year-old unsolved mystery. The event is set up as an estate sale / secret sting operation after the mysterious death of Scott Rouse, a rural Montour recluse. But when you see his belongings, you may also suspect all was not as it appeared at face value... So please make yourself at home. We have some of Dr. Fox‘s elixirs available for your health, and Sheriff Manny Harris on patrol, so what could possibly go wrong…? Sincerely, Tama County Convention & Visitors Bureau JoAnn Ruopp — President Matchstick Marvels Ellen Young – Vice President Traer Development Jamie Busch-Upah - Secretary John Ernest Vineyard & Winery Ann Graham Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center Carolyn Dolezal Tama-Toledo Chamber of Commerce Teri Bishop Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel Russ Grimm Where Two Corners Meet Sheri Guillot Custom Creations by Sheri Joyce Wiese Tama County Historical Museum Esther Jindrich Gladbrook Theatre Ardene Cross Clutier Museum Carol Zeien SpecialTea Room Gary & Sally Strobusch Designer Inn & Suites Wieting Theatre Tama County Economic Development Lindi Roelofse Joanne Husak
Lower Level Social Space
Make yourself comfortable. Meet the people. Just be careful. There may be murderers amongst us. Everyone may not be as innocent and charming as they seem. 6 p.m.………………………………………………………Doors Open Silent Auction Opens Finger Food & Health Tonics Family Photographs SPONSORED BY TAMA PAPERBOARD
Middle Dining Level
Settle in for a family style home cooked meal and assortment of pies. And if you would like a second helping, don’t be shy! Maybe the guests at the next table over can pass you the bowl? They may have more to share than just hospitality. 7 p.m.…………………………………………Dinner is Served Catered by Pilgrim Heights Chicken, Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Beans w/ Almonds Waldorf Salad Assortment of Homemade Pies SPONSORED BY PILGRIM HEIGHTS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
Lower Level Social Space
Let the action begin! Maybe there is truth to the rumor that there is a super treasure hidden amongst the auction items? Do you think the auction will reveal the murderer? 8pm …Last 15 min of the Silent Auction And LIVE Auction begins 9pm……….…..………Door Prizes & Closing Silent And Live Auction Check Out SPONSORED BY YOUR FAVORITE TAMA COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ATTRACTIONS
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man of the law Rumor going around tonight is a secret sting operation, and this auction is just an elaborate scheme to trap the murderer(s) amongst us. Better not cause him to be suspicious of you. Likes: law and order, beef and potatoes, warm slice of pie Dislikes: criminals breaking the law Joni ney o Mah
the scoop hungry reporter You can try to keep your secrets safe from this reporter, but watch out, every word you say will be on the record for the big city newspaper to print. Likes: fur, fashion, women‘s rights Dislikes: not knowing secrets
the overzealous auctioneer Its all treasures! Everything in the auction must go! And its all top notch! Please e r o Theod don‘t try to tell him otherwise or you will have to deal with the consequences. It appears he may know a secret too... Likes: long walks along Lincoln Highway...in the moonlight Dislikes: people calling him ―Teddy‖ for short, running out of medicine for his cough
the prohibition party leader Ella
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Sweet Ella has some ideas when it comes to politics. And it involves crushing bootleggers with fines up to $500 if they are caught buying or selling alcohol. She also has some ideas when it comes to our 1929 economy. Likes: prohibition, winning pie bake-offs, money, health tonics Dislikes: losing
the boy that likes expensive bear traps
Teddy
Could there be something in the water around the Rouse Estate that turn men and boys into rebels? Living as Rouse‘s neighbor for 14 years surely must have given this boy insight into the mysterious Scott Rouse. Likes: bear traps, horses, Boomer (his dog) and Tilly Dislikes: being told what to do, and eggs. ie Nell
the creative story spinner Some may also refer to her as ―Teddy‘s Mom‖ for short. And she loves sharing a good story. Just a word of caution, if she has seen you at the Rouse house, chances are everybody will find out. You may want to make sure she has not mistaken you for someone else. Likes: the talkies, winning pie bake-offs Dislikes: people bringing up the cherry pie fiasco of 1928. Mabel
the blue ribbon baker Don't mess with Mrs. Mabel. She rules her kitchen with an iron skillet. Likes: control, winning pie bake-offs, cure-all medicine Dislikes: chaos
epic love story expert When Momma Mabel said ―read your novel,‖ you read. So it should not come as a surprise that Tilly can spot an epic 81-year-oldlove story a mile away. Or can she? Likes: photography, tragic love stories, simile, irony Dislikes: boys w/ cooties
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Scott Rouse, a recluse in his 70‘s was bound, gagged, blindfolded and left for dead in his farmhouse in July 1929. He was found 3 days later and ultimately died in the hospital. But there are many mysteries shrouding this event…Have you heard who the suspects are?
The Rouse house was on the Lincoln Highway, boarded up, and there was a sign at the entrance reading: ―No women and children allowed.‖ Did he hate women and children?
The scene of the crime presented some interesting items: broken ax, one brown ladies glove, windshield of a model T Ford automobile, open safety deposit box, working man‘s boot that was bigger than Rouse‘s size. Could these all be clues? Are there other things that the sheriff has not told us about?
The Toledo Chronicle reported that Rouse‘s last words were: ―Three old men.‖ Do you think he meant to say that three old men killed him? Do you think the three old men who did it are here tonight?
Rouse was seldom seen in town; he lived off the fertile Tama soil farming potatoes, corn, tomatoes, chicken, and cows. He must have been very poor? But four years prior to his murder, things started deteriorating. What happened?
Rouse‘s dad was rumored to have started a bootlegging operation in the area, and that is how Whiskey Bottom got its name.
Rouse‘s favorite pie was cherry. I wonder if there will be cherry pie here tonight?
Word and phrases associated with drinking: Drunk: bent, zozzled, blotto, ossified, fried, on a toot, corked, primed, scrooched, fried to the hat Alcohol: panther sweat, moonshine, giggle water, bootleg, hair of the dog, hooch Places to drink: speakeasy, juice joint, gin mill, joint Money: clams, dough, rubes, jack, kale, mazuma, simoleans Words that describe people: Bell bottom: a sailor Daddy: a young woman‘s wealthy boyfriend of lover Dewdropper: a young man who sleeps all day and doesn‘t have a job Dumb Dora: an absolute idiot, a dumbbell Flat Tire, Killjoy, Wet Blanket: a bore Fly Boy: a glamorous term for an aviator Four-Flusher: a person who feigns wealth while mooching off others Gold-Digger: a woman who pursues men for their money High Hat: a snob Joe Brooks: a well-dressed person; student Lollygagger: (1) a young man who enjoys making out (2) an idle person Milquetoast: a very timid person Palooka: (1) a below-average or average boxer (2) an outsider Pill: (1) a teacher; (2) an unlikable person Pinko: liberal Pushover: an easy target Rag-a-Muffin: a dirty or disheveled individual Swanky: (1) good; (2) elegant Words and Phrases in Conversational Use: Attaboy, attagirl: well done! Bee’s knees, elephant’s eyebrows, eel’s hips: a fad expression for ‗great‘ Don’t know from nothing: doesn‘t have any information Get a wiggle on: get a move on, get going Heebie-jeebies: ―the shakes‖ I have to see a man about a dog: ―I‘ve got to leave now‖, often meaning to go buy whiskey Insured: engaged Know one’s onions: know what one is talking about Lallapalooza: a humdinger Now you’re on the trolley: now you‘ve got it, now you‘re right On the lam: fleeing from authorities On the level: legitimate, honest Pipe down: stop talking Punch the bag: small talk The real McCoy: the genuine article Rhatz: how disappointing ―Aww, rahtz!‖ Says you: a reaction of disbelief Swell: (1) good (2) high class You slay me!: that‘s funny!
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Please use your assigned bidding number to place bids.
Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and continues through the entertainment portion of the evening. Silent Auction will close before the Live Auction begins at about 8:15 p.m. Each item in the silent auction has a bid sheet next to it. Individuals wishing to bid may do so by writing their bid number and bid amount on the bid sheet. The first bid for an item must equal or exceed the opening amount listed. Each additional bid must exceed the previous one by at least the minimum increase listed on the bid sheet. Silent auction bids will be disqualified if the minimum bid increase is not met. After the auction closes please pick up your item and the bidding card for checkout. Payment in full is due on the night of the auction by cash or check.
The live auction will begin at approximately 8:15 p.m. The auctioneer will call out the item number and give a brief description of the item before the bidding begins. The successful bidder‘s name and number will be recorded by the floor person before the next item goes up for bid. After the auction closes please pick up your item and the bidding card for checkout. Payment in full is due on the night of the auction by cash or check.
All sales are final and there are no exchanges or refunds.
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1. Barbed wire art by local artist Vicki Ferriss Sponsored by: Art from the Farm 2. Sunshine quilt; History of Tama County Iowa; Membership Card Sponsored by: Tama County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library 3. Set of five historic postcards of Sportsman’s Lake, Montour (n/k/a Pilgrim Heights) Sponsored by: Tama County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library 4. Sparkling Red Grape Juice Cocktail and CD of the Lincoln Highway Band Sponsored by: Specialty Painting 5. Set of 6 etched drinking glasses, doily, perfume, and assortment of candy Sponsored by: Specialty Painting 6. Wine basket package Sponsored by: Fox Ridge Winery 7. Old Fashioned Radio/Cassette Player w/ cassettes “The Best of Bill Cosby” and “Music Box Waltzes and Popular Tunes” Sponsored by: Specialty Painting 8. $50 in Tama-Toledo Chamber Bucks Sponsored by: Tama Toledo Chamber of Commerce 9. 30-ounces of sourdough gem pretzels, candy dispenser, and assortment of candy Sponsored by: Specialty Painting 10. Picnic/birthday party space at Walnut Shelter for up to 50 people (food and lifeguards provided at additional cost) Sponsored by: Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center 11. Two-piece luggage set Sponsored by: Specialty Painting 12. Historic postcard of Indian child Sponsored by: Tama County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library
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Sparkling Red Grape Juice Cocktail; CD of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Sponsored by: Specialty Painting
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Autumn Quilt & assortment of candy Sponsored by: Specialty Painting
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Tie-Dye Jumper; assortment of candy Sponsored by: Specialty Painting
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Coca-Cola Tin & assortment of candy Sponsored by: Specialty Painting
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Purina Biscuits Tin, dog treats & rawhide bone Sponsored by: Specialty Painting
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Visit to Gladbrook basket Sponsored by: Gladbrook merchants
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Coupon good for one night free camping at Otter Creek Lake & Park for the 2011 camping season Sponsored by: Tama County Conservation Board
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Wine basket w/ food and glasses Sponsored by: Custom Creations by Sheri
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Cast Iron Skillet and assortment of candy Sponsored by: Specialty Painting
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Two 12� Vintage Burwood Products Co. wall plaques and assortment of candy Sponsored by: Specialty Painting
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Inglenook Napa Valley Tin w/ dried leaves, Prayer for This House wall plaque, It’s a Wonderful Life block Sponsored by: Specialty Painting
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1. Entertainment package for 10, five bottles of wine, use of gazebo Sponsored by: John Ernest Vineyard & Winery Value: $250
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2. Gift certificate for 2 at Sun and Moon Companion Spa Sponsored by: Winding Stream Spa Value: $170
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3. Weekday fantasy suite of your choice Sponsored by: Designer Inn & Suites Value: $150
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4. Hand Painted Glass Vase by local artist Todd Ruszkowski Sponsored by: Glass by Todd Gallery of Art & Décor Value: $85
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5. Variety pack of bison meat (beef jerky, hot dogs, ring bologna, sausage links, patties, buffalo sticks, minute steak, filets, ribeyes, sirloin) Sponsored by: Dreesman Buffalo Ranch Value: $100
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6. Ten tons of 1 1/2” river rock(delivered free within 8 mile radius of Tama) Sponsored by: Manatts Value: $185
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7. Homemade sugar crème pie Inspired by Mrs. Goldman Value: Inestimable
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8. Homemade apple pie Inspired by Mrs. Mabel Value: Invaluable
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9. Homemade cherry pie Inspired by Mrs. Nelly Value: Precious
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10. Homemade pumpkin pie Inspired by Mrs. Ella Value: Incalculable
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PLAYWRIGHTS Zane Dreesman, Co-Writer Jeffrey L. Hansen, Co-Writer Joyce Wiese, Dramaturge
ACTORS Jim Tekippe……………………………………………………Sheriff Judy Welch……………………………………………………Reporter Jeffrey L. Hansen…………………………………Auctioneer Lorna Perkins ………………………………………Mrs. Nellie Leah Hallgren ……………………………………………Mrs. Ella Anne Michael ……………………………………………Mrs. Mabel Zane Dreesman …………………………………………………Teddy Jazz Ramcharan…………………………………………………Tilly
SPONSORS Fox Ridge Winery Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center Sash Auction Services South Tama County School District Specialty Painting Tama Paperboard Traer Museum
DONORS Art From the Farm Custom Creations by Sheri Designer Inn & Suites Dreesman Buffalo Ranch Fox Ridge Winery Gladbrook Merchants Glass by Todd: Gallery of Art & Décor John Ernest Vineyard & Winery Manatt‘s Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center Specialty Painting Tama County Conservation Board Tama County Historical Society Museum & Genealogical Library Tama-Toledo Chamber of Commerce Winding Stream Spa
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