Luncheons

Howard Cowden (standing behind podium) delivers remarks at a tribute luncheon in honor of former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Also visible in this photo is (from left to right) Mrs. Bess W. Truman, the Wool Queen, and James Patton (wearing eye patch). All others are unidentified.

Bess W. Truman (foreground, back to camera) receives a bouquet of flowers from the Wool Queen while attending a tribute luncheon in honor of her husband, former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Also present is former President Truman (left), James Patton (wearing eye patch), and Howard Cowden. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at a tribute luncheon given in his honor by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Also present is Bess W. Truman (left) and Howard Cowden (second from left). All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) and Averell Harriman (left) are looking at a stamp collection album, during a tribute luncheon held in Mr. Truman's honor at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America. Mrs. Bess Truman (third from left) is sitting at the table with the two men. All others are unidentified.

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman (standing) is delivering remarks at a tribute luncheon held in honor of former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Seated behind Mr. Freeman is Howard Cowden. All others are unidentified.

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman (standing) is delivering remarks at a tribute luncheon held in honor of former President Harry S. Truman, hosted by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Seated behind Mr. Freeman is Howard Cowden. All others are unidentified.

Guests at the head table at a tribute luncheon for former President Harry S. Truman are standing behind their chairs. The luncheon was hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. From left to right: unidentified, former President Truman, former First Lady Bess W. Truman, Howard Cowden, James Patton, Herbert Sugden, two unidentified men.

Former President Harry S. Truman (seated, third from left) eats a meal at a tribute luncheon held in his honor, hosted by the Farmers of America and held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Also present are former First Lady Bess W. Truman (fourth from left), Averell Harriman (second from left), and Howard Cowden (fifth from left). All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman (standing) speaks at a tribute luncheon given in his honor by the Farmers of America at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium. Also present is Bess W. Truman (left) and Howard Cowden (second from left). All others are unidentified.

Former First Lady Bess W. Truman and Howard Cowden sit at the head table at the Farmers of America tribute luncheon in honor of former President Harry S. Truman, held at the RLDS (Community of Christ) Auditorium.