06 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1926
Page
1
Last Thursday evening a fierce thunderstorm struck the north edge of town hitting a large walnut tree near the RK M Tweet place. The trunk split from base to crown, bark torn for 15 to 20 feet, leaving a six inch root hole. The tree, over fifty years old, stood two feet in diameter at the base and would have yielded valuable lumber.
Report notes readers to help with subscriptions as the town prints a bustling column of small notices. Local travel includes Myron Sawyer in Minneapolis and Ruth Piper visiting relatives, with tante updates on neighbors, farm shipments to Chicago, and upcoming events.
Dear Folks letters from Florence describe Rome sights including St Peter's and the Forum. Mussolini praised by a guide as savior. Vatican treasures, catacombs, and Hermes room explored. Irma visits Vesuvius crater. lava saved.
Hower G Broptecum is pastor with 10 a m Bible School led by Wu E Hoover. Worship at 11 with sermon God’s Wonderful Promises. Junior Endeavor led by Hat tie Hibbs at 11. Senior Endeavor 7 pm led by Hayward Sanders and Wo E Hoover. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm and monthly meeting. Song service to public square at 8 pm. Strangers welcome.
The Christian Church announces a full day of activities including Church School at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent Harald Bentley, Morning Worship at 11:00, Christian Endeavor at 8:00 p.m. with Opal Billick presiding, and an Evening Service at 8:00. Bible class at 1:00 precedes Wednesday Prayer Circle. Dr. Coffin spoke on The Rising Generation. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon Aug 12 with Mrs. Anns Duncan. 10¢ lunch served.
Worship notes list Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School with Clarence Hartwell as superintendent followed by 11 a.m. Morning Service. An 8 p.m. Tuesday evening midweek service is also planned. A cordial welcome extends to all attendees.
The Mary Ann dredge, long an eyesore in the old river bed near Kalsem Heights, was destroyed by lightning. The vessel had straightened the Iowa river years ago, a project many locals condemn as a crime. Original cost was about 50,600 dollars. Threshing continues as weather clears. Dr Frank Coffin notes the undrained road from town center to the county line is the worst seen from the Missouri line to Tama county.
Secretary George Ross reports the Newton Camp is running smoothly entering its fifth season. A tele phone line to LeGrand central, a new cabin, and a 1016 seat dining extension were added with $275 from the Newton Rotary club and transport funded by the Kiwanis club. Fifteen more boys expected to arrive over the next two days as the first week closes. Mr and Mrs James McQuade of Kansas City visited the Max Radloff home Monday.
Miss Josephine Arnquist in charge of Iowa girls club work reports after a two months tour of Europe that farm homes in the United States exceed those in England France Holland Denmark Norway and Sweden in equipment and convenience. She notes European rural families lack funds for modern appliances and says Denmark shows the highest living standard among the six countries visited while Europeans still idealize America as the land of opportunity.
Our bills for light and power service rendered during the past month are due and payable. May be found at the LeGrand Savings Bank until the 20th of each month. Bills not paid by that time are returned to our Marshall town office and posted as delinquent. Visitors in Marshalltown are cordial invited to use our office as a rest room or to meet friends. 3-3- Iowa Kaiway and Liaut Co
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