02 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
1
A letter from Shanghai dated June 27 1929 praises Chinese women gaining public roles and freedoms. It describes changes from footbinding to cycling, work as clerks and professionals, and participation in politics and reform, while noting ongoing social contrasts and mission influence in Nanking.
A spectacular meteor lit the eastern sky about 10 o'clock last Thursday. Witnesses described a blue green light as bright as a full moon, with the meteor traveling north at a low angle of about thirty degrees. The town’s astronomy professor seeks further details to identify the visitor and obtain a fragment.
Friends report the death of Frank Hayes at State University hospital Iowa City due to diabetes. Hayes born February 18 1887 in Tama county lived in LeGrand most recently six years. Survived by widow Edith Merritt five children and three brothers. Funeral held at Pursel's funeral home with burial at Pleasant Hill LeGrand. Community notices include bake sale and social events from Friends church and local residents.
A town newspaper notes readers behind on renewals as the editor asks for prompt responses. It mentions postal subscribers, bank dealings, and a lull in receipts. Local social items list visits from Hazel O Neal and Virginia Dunham, W C T U meeting details, and various residents visiting families and friends.
Walter C Woodward thanks A L Beane for the poem The Friends Meeting, says it has real literary value and will appear in American Friend soon. He notes possible delay of two to three weeks due to space and printer schedule. Richmond Indiana letter dated July 25 1929 from Woodward to Taylor Guthrie LeGrand Iowa.
C W Johnson supt hosts morning service with sermon An Unchanging Christ in a Changing World. Evening service at 8 Sermon The Explosive Power of a New Affection. Wednesday ministry meeting at 8. A cordial welcome and note on genuine sympathy over patronage.
The Christian Church announces a full week with Church School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 7 led by Mabel Gaunt on the topic Jesus Teaching on God’s Saving Care. An evening service and Prayer Circle follow, plus a Wednesday 7 30 meeting and 8 business session for the annual conference dues of ten cents per member. The Pollyannas held a Wednesday picnic hosted by Mrs Anna Herbert with visitors and games. Mission Circle met Thursday with Mrs Dykhuis program lead, Mrs Herbert devotionals, a solo by Mrs Susie Gaunt, a Christ like Hareotism message by Mrs J M Gaunt, concluding with refreshments. August meeting at Mrs Hilsaheck home with Mildred Gaunt. annual election planned. Everyone is welcome.
About forty boys have enjoyed privileges at Newton Camp this past week and gave the town a lively impression. Thursday morning they said goodbye and returned home, followed by a contingent of thirty eight girls from Newton with leaders led by Miss Evra Scotten of the YWCA.
The C. B. Society of the Christian church will hold a social on the church lawn Saturday evening August 3 beginning at 6 30. Ice cream and cake also pie a la mode will be served. Prices are 1 cent and 15 cents. Everyone invited by the committee.
The piece urges keeping a gilt edge credit rating accessible to all incomes. It emphasizes paying bills promptly, honesty with creditors, and seeking understanding when unable to pay on time, arguing good credit benefits the individual and community. Credit is portrayed as essential to national activity and personal opportunity.
Corwin O Neal writes a personal letter noting his mother’s death obituary, family travels, and health, with updates on Austa in hospital, Seba’s western trip to Yellowstone, Stella Fortner improving after Mayo Clinic stay, and E B Naugle moving to Denver to practice medicine.
Ames IA entomologist Harlow Mills identifies a sphinx moth parasitized by a tiny wasp. White eye-like cocoons line the moth back, tops cut to release adults. Mills notes Lansing Barkson contributed specimens yesterday, but the author only reached the house at seven.
Sealed bids will be received on the south back route five miles in length from Gordon Meltvedt's to the school house. Bids must be on file with the secretary on or before 1 p.m. Tuesday August 6 1929. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Mrs C D Harvey secretary.
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