Sudden Death of Former Le Grand Boy
Ben Price 72 formerly of Le Grand who lived with his brother Frank in Marshalltown died early Monday in his rooms at 603 East Boone Street. Coroner Dr. Wells ruled heart failure. He was born December 23, 1865 in Tama County and was the youngest of twelve. Frank Price survives. funeral was held Wednesday at Estes funeral home with Rev. W R Yard officiating and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named Adair Beane Gaunt Blodgett Hines Magee.
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Ben Price
Frank Price
Marshalltown
East
Boone Street
Rodney C. Wells
Rees Price
Wales
Ohio
Marshall County
John Rylander
Ferguson
Tama County
Iowa River
Ben
Frank
Estes Funeral
W.R. Yard
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
LeGrand
C. B. Adair
B. H. Beane
I. M. Gaunt
L. C. Blodgett
F. F. Hines
Thos Magee
Birthday Club Honors Mrs Baumgardner With Family Silver
The Birthday Club met at Mrs. Ben Baumgardner's home for an all day gathering in her honor. Members brought covered dishes and a 12:30 dinner was served. Guests included Mrs. Mary Shellenbarger and the hostess's mother Mrs. Kennedy of Mason City presented a family silver set. The afternoon was spent socially.
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Birthday Club
Ben Baumgardner
Kennedy
Mason City
Mary Shellenbarger
Town Election Yields Mixed Results in Biennial Vote
In the town election on Monday 150 votes were cast with two tickets Citizens and Progressives. Mayor C R Dougherty ran unopposed and received all votes. Assessor P A Sanders and treasurer M T Tostenson also ran unopposed. Nine council candidates shared votes led by D W Humphrey 91 and Van Shope 87. Local social notes mention visits to Davenport and a property sale to John Long.
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Citizens and
Progressives
C. R. Dougherty
P. A. Sanders
M. T. Tostenson
D. W. Humphrey
van Shope
C. D. Harvey
L. E. Bigelow
Dean Gaunt
Harold Duncan
Gilbert Swenson
C. W. Overstake
Local News and Personals Highlights Across Town
Skating nights Wednesdays and notices from the W C T U meeting set for April 5 with Miss Della Richards. Community news includes births and family visits with Turbett, Kellogg, Miller, Richards, Hoover, Stamp, and Ferneau families. The board of assessment meets April 4 at Royal Neighbor hall. updates on G R Gaunt and Aretha Julian household guests conclude this item.
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Della Richards
Darold Ferneau
CCC
Centerville
Clyle Turbett
Collette Loraine
Raymond Beane
David Vassar
Degeoness Hospital
C. W. Kellogg
Roy Kellogg
Wyoming
Willis Miller
Marshall Town
Rosa Richards
Winter Flouse Plant By John A. Stover
Tiny plant on the sill speaks of resilience with apple green garments and a rose-red cap. The verse notes harsh winter outside and smoky air inside yet the blossoms say I can take it on the chin. The speaker envies the plant’s strength of will to conquer the world. Ohio State Journal, Columbus.
Literary and Musical Club Meets at Mrs Hibbs Home
The Literary and Musical Club met five miles northwest of town on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs C W Dunham assisting. Led by Mrs Gordon Meltvedt and Mrs Everett Tjossem, the group sang Home and shared thoughts and poems on the theme.
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Russell Hibbs
C.W. Dunham
Gordon Meltvedt
Everett Tjossem
Sweet Home
Meltvedt
Clarence Carlson
L. T. Hibbs
LeGrand Friends Church Highlights Sunday Schedule
Pastor Floyd L. Hinshaw leads 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Worship at LeGrand Friends Church. The Fishermen class sponsors a 730 Y.M.C.A. Quartet from Marshalltown. A Friday 6:30 banquet on April 8 features guest speaker C. G. Herbrech t. The quote Defining courage closes the item.
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O. W Johnson
Sunday Service At Christian Church Welcome To All
The Christian Church invites a Sunday morning worship led by Minister Sarah Piper. Church School begins at 10 o clock. Preaching follows in the morning hours. A welcome to all who attend.
Hilleman for Supervisor State Center Township
M E Hilleman announces Republican primary candidacy for Marshall county supervisor for 1940 three year term seeking tax relief careful county economy and farm to market improvements. He pledges cooperation with officials and support for needy cases and road fund distribution. He is a long time GOP member with past school board leadership and Red Cross service in World War era.
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State Center
M. E. Hilleman
State Center Township
Marshall County
Hileman
Hilleman
E. B E. Robinson
Mr. Hilleman
Minerva Township
Henry Hilleman
St. John’s Lutheran Parochial School
Independent District School Board
Marshall County Grade Schools Association
Red Cross
Defense
Quarry Chapel Weekly Service Schedule
Rev. L. T. Hibbs presides at 10 a.m. Sunday School with Mrs. Jerome Lunde as superintendent. Services follow at 11 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:30 p.m. A monthly church business meeting occurs on the last Tuesday evening.
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Jerome Lunde
Christian Endeavor
Strand Lutheran Church Dunbar Iowa Service Times
Strand Lutheran Church Dunbar Iowa invites all to 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Morning Worship led by Pastor E. A. Bersagle. Everyone welcome.
Milwaukee Road Tax Payments Support Iowa Communities
The Milwaukee Road pays a half million dollars in 1937 taxes to 57 Iowa counties including Marshall County which receives 7600.52. The funds, distributed to county treasurers, sustain schools highways and local governments. Railroads face rising costs but argue tax is not tied to track maintenance. The line has previously paid about 22 million in Iowa taxes while stockholders earned no dividends. Railroads contribute via payrolls and purchases benefiting towns along routes and deserve state support as home industry.
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Marshall County
Iowa
Milwaukee Road
Hilleman Announces Candidacy for County Supervisor
M E Hilleman declares candidacy for county supervisor to begin term January 1 1940. He will participate in the Republican primaries seeking the office.
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M. E. Hilleman
Garden Club Meeting At Knudsons Members Discuss Home Changes
The Garden Club met at Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Knudson with sixteen members. They viewed interior changes including a former pantry turned into a bathroom and built in kitchen cupboards. The program featured flower seed planting tips and garden talks by members.
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L. C. Knudson
Knudsons
Herman Wolken
J. F. Rylander
B. H.beane
Knudson
Lewis Mertka
B. H. Beane
C. W. Johnson
School Activities Highlight Banquet And Arts
A community banquet honored athletes and performers, with speeches by Supt. Macauley and Rev Hinshaw. Highlights included music, roasts, and letters awarded to students, followed by a sub district music contest where Jack Long and Hazel Mahle earned excellent ratings.
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Miller
Myrna Johnson
F. L. Hinshaw
Bettendloff
Kathryn Mills
Raymond Rhodes
Jack Long
Viola Nuese
John Macauley
Omer Manship
Coach van Dorn
Nevada
Hazel Mahle
Lola Winterowd
Helen Everts
Bette Radloff
Arlene Ibbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
LE Grand
Glenn Sloat
Davenport
Carl Rylander
Alfred Hanson
Oskaloosa
John Long
C. M. Kaisand
Mary Hoover
Bertha Stamp
Homer Rhodes
Gaunt Cottage
South
Hamilton Street
Leon Levien
Sibley
Harry Ferneau
Humboldt
Board of Assessment and Review
Royal Neighbor Hall
W. M. Gaunt
I. M
G. R. Gaunt
Aretha Julian
Richard
Donald
Gale Ensminger
Julian
S. H. Ferneau
Frank Ferneau
John A. Stover
The
Ohio State Journal
Columbus
LeGrand Friends Church
Floyd L. Hinshaw
Sarah Fil. Piper
E. A. Bersagle
Milwaukee
Holland
Hans
Maynard Johnson
Myheer
Vandi Rowlison
Vroun
Vera Coulter
Wilhelmina
Hilda
Dorothy Olson
Maida Baumgardner
Franz
Stanley Iverson
Katrina
Margaret Long
Bob Yankee
Raymond Olson
Mynheer
Bob
Shirley Overstake
Doris Lunds
Wilma Peterson
Dorotha Iv
Booth Tarkington
Mrs. Curtis
Frances Freiboth
Lancelot Briggs
Lawrence Otta
Mrs. Briggs
Jessie
Rupert Smith
Donald Beane
Mr. Ingoldby
Kenneth Parsons
Mysterious Voice
Dexter Baumgardner
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