[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 174 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1461-E1462]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING MRS. WINONA BLOHM ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

                                  _____
                                 

                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 26, 2018

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Winona Blohm 
who is celebrating her 100th Birthday.
  The world was a different place in 1918. The Model T was the newest 
car style with gas prices around 25 cents per gallon; the Eiffel Tower 
was the tallest structure in the world; Woodrow Wilson was President; 
and the Boston Red Sox won the World Series with the help of Babe Ruth. 
The average price for bread was 10 cents, butter was 58 cents, and eggs 
were 57 cents. And World War I officially ended with Armistice Day on 
November 11. The changes to the world in Mrs. Blohm's lifetime have 
been monumental and extremely exciting.
  Mrs. Blohm was born in Black Walnut, Missouri and lived in the 
Portage Des Sioux area until she married Vincent Blohm in 1941. Vincent 
and Winona bought their farm in Orchard Farm, Missouri where she 
continues to live today.
  Throughout her life, Mrs. Blohm has enjoyed numerous hobbies. For 
many years Winona and her husband served on the board of St. Charles 
County Farm Bureau and were active members. She is a skilled gardener 
and has produced many bountiful harvests. Using the lessons learned 
from their mother, Mrs. Blohm's children now plant a beautiful flower 
garden for her to enjoy every year. Of her many pastimes, she also 
loves creating beautiful wedding cakes and quilting elegant quilts for 
her family and loved ones.
  Mrs. Blohm and I share a love of baseball and the St. Louis 
Cardinals. She enjoys watching the games and cheering the Cardinals on 
faithfully throughout their season.
  Most importantly to her, Winona's daughters, Sharon and Janet and 
their husbands Vince and John, her six grandchildren, and 13 great-
grandchildren are all joining her in celebrating this incredible 
milestone birthday.

[[Page E1462]]

  Mr. Speaker, please join all of us in wishing Mrs. Winona Blohm a 
very Happy 100th Birthday Best wishes for much happiness and health in 
the years to come.

                          ____________________