Young couple wed in candlelit LeGrand ceremony
Miss Lillian Alden and Tilman Wesley Harem exchanged vows at the bride’s parents home near LeGrand in a 6:30 Thursday ceremony attended by about 50 relatives. Rev. Guy Harvey presided. The couple will reside near LeGrand after Harem completes work at a garage project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Alden
P. Y. Alden
Tilman Wesley Harem
Serena Harem
Wd Harem
LeGrand
Guy Harvey
Elois Alden
Alice Iverson
Janet
Gerard Devig
Alfred Harem
Gehard Devig
Montour
Lois Kennedy
Marshalltown
Mildred Meltvedt
Erma
Arlene Knudson
Miss Meltvedt
Thanksgiving visits and local notices in LeGrand region
Local news and personals recount Thanksgiving visits by Wayne Humphreys and Bruce Baumgardner, with social events from the W C T U meeting to a Royal Neighbors chicken supper. Descriptions include travel by Stephen Hibbs, Miss Irena Hibbs teaching, and notices of engagements, showers, and subscription reminders for Lars Carlson.
Twenty-Eighth Bound Volume of LeGrand Reporter
The binder has sent twenty eight bound volumes, the latest adding to a stack nearly three feet high. They cover half a lifetime of the community and reflect a vast amount of work, soon to be at the print shop for public examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand Reporter
When Church Bells Ring Poem by John A. Stover
A Sabbath morning verse exalts church bells as a source of strength and courage for weary souls. The poem celebrates bells’ special music that uplifts the spirit and purges taint, recalling unity with sacred sound.
Thanksgiving Family Reunion Honors Mrs Finney of Paonia
Mrs Annie Reed hosted a Thanksgiving Day family reunion at her home for twenty two relatives in attendance included Mrs Alice Finney of Paonia Colorado and numerous Reed family members from Marshalltown LeGrand and Green Mountain. The noon meal was served. Mrs Finney plans visits with Rev Rodney Finney in Greeley and Robert Finney in Denver before returning east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Reed
Alice Finney
Paonia
Colorado
Finney
Col
Chas. D. Reed
Mildred
Clifford Reed
Beverly
Marshalltown
Wayne Reed
Wanda
Ramona
Green Mountain
Peter Kouba
Francis
Evelyn
George
Carl
Wayne
Montour
Will J. Reed
Walter F. Reed
Fern McCord
LeGrand
Greeley
Rodney Eb.finney
Denver
Robert C. Finney
Denver School of Medicine
LeGrand Stars Top Marshalltown Selections In Two Close Wins
Thanksgiving basketball featured two LeGrand teams of former high school stars defeating Marshalltown outfits Meeker’s Laundry and Coast to Coast. Coast to Coast looked like last year’s Lamoille squad with Yordy, but LeGrand prevailed in both games by slim margins. Entries for an Amateur Hour appear for LeGrand residents with a December 7 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Meeker’s Laundry
LeGrand
Lamoille
Yordy
Albion
Ibetial
Oliver Miller
Seafood a Must in Diet for Iowa Families Says Expert
An expert cook urges Iowa farm families to include one seafood dish weekly to combat iodine deficiency in the goiter belt. Ocean seafood such as oysters, clams, and lobsters provide high iodine, while inland lakes lack it. Canned salmon and iodized salt are recommended supplements, not substitutes for seafood.
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Ocean
Iowa
Lowa
Goiter Belt
Literary and Musical Club Meets With Mrs Dougherty
The Literary and Musical Club met with Mrs C R Dougherty on Wednesday afternoon with assistant hostess Mrs S 5 Iverson. The program on Friendship was led by Mrs C M Kaisand and Mrs Mabel Rowlison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Dougherty
S. 5. Iverson
C.M. Kaisand
Mabel Rowlison
LeGrand Friends Church Service Schedule and Question
LeGrand Friends Church lists Rev. Floyd L. Hinshaw as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 11:00, and Evening Worship at 7:30 after 6:45 Christian Endeavor. A reader muses whether evening worship may be deemphasized as time erodes other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W Johnson
LeGrand
Christian church service notice in town
The notice lists Sarah M. Piper as minister with 10 a m church school and Mary Higinbotham welcoming attendees for the September service. The item invites a welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Higinbotham
Quarry Chapel Sunday Schedule and Meeting Time
Rev. L. T. Hibbs presides at 10 a.m. Sunday School with Mrs. Jerome Lunde as superintendent. Services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening Services follow. The regular church business meeting is held on the last Tuesday evening of every month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Lunde
Christian Endeavor
Strand Lutheran Church Dunbar Message
Strand Lutheran Church Dunbar invites all to 10 a.m. Sunday School and morning worship at Tlanim. Everyone welcome.
Gun safety tips and holiday greetings in Montour note
The excerpt blends safety guidance on handling firearms with Thanksgiving social news. It warns against loading and pointing guns, and to inspect chambers. mentions families—Dunham, Duncan, Radloff, Manship, Castle, Holland—and Thanksgiving visits in Montour Humbloldt Ames and Marshalltown.
Greeting from New Hampshire to LeGrand Reporter
Arthur A Richards writes from Franklin New Hampshire November 22 1987 to Corwin praising the LeGrand Reporter newspaper. He recalls memories from LeGrand Iowa mentions Dr Reiterman Peck and old editorials while sending season's greetings and best wishes for ongoing publication.
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South Main
Bes Franklin
N. H
Corwin
LeGrand
New Jersey
Peck
Iowa
Reiterman
Tam
Dr. Reiterman
Old New Hampshire
Arthur A, Richards
Christmas party planned for Mission Circle in Green Mountain
Miss Betty Gaunt visited Green Mountain on turkey day while teacher Wilma Gaunt left for Chicago to see Lois Gaunt at Augustana hospital. Mrs. L. C. Blodgett returned from a two week visit with her mother in Ft. Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Swenson and children joined a family reunion at Ole Seim's place near Miss Wilma Gaunt. The Mission Circle met Friday November 26 with Mrs. Ray Duncan as hostess and discussed Out of Africa. The next meeting is December 25 a Christmas party with Mrs. J. W. Piper and Mrs. George Coffin in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Blodgett
H Herday
Heryford
Ft. Madison
Gilbert Swenson
Ole Seim
Marshalltown
Wilma Gaunt
Conroy
Chicago
Lois Gaunt
Augustana Hospital
Mission Circle of the Christian Church
Ray Duncan
Harry Ferneau
Africa
Harold Duncan
J. W. Piper
George Coffin
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Ed Bailey
Tama
J. M
W. M. Gaunt
Rosa Beechout
Harold West
C. B. Adair
Max Brintnall
Emma Ewald
Grace
Earl Carlton
Charles City
E. W. Dunham
Carlton
Dunhan
Mrs. Wayne Humphreys
New Providence
Stephen Hibbs
L. T. Hibbs
Cedar Falls
Bruce Baumgardner
Norman Finton
Iowa City
Hinshaw
LeGrand Hatchery
Truman Manship
Larry Lee
Jefferson
Charles Specht
Quarry
Glenn Smaha
J. F. Smaha
C. T
John Rhodes Jr
Bernard Russell
John Rhodes
Missouri
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbor
Irena Hibbs
Graettinger
Ralph Hibbs
Baby
Columbus Junction
Hibbs
Hazel O’neal
Des’ Moines
Corwin O'Neal
Mabel Lunde
Des Moines
Peter Lunde
Lars Carlson
Lars
Cora Hoover
San Diego
Calif
Ella Duvall
Portland
Ore
Alice Sloat
Glenn
Ferguson
Jesse
State Center
Rhodes
John A. Stover
SESS
Jas. Dougherty
C. M. Kaisand
Peter Christiansen
Algona
Addie Carey
Frank Stephens
Clinton
R. H. Duncan
Max Duncan
Mrs
Curtis Loney
Robert Dillman
Dale
Glen of Man
LeGrand Friends Church
Floyd L. Hinshaw
Sarah M. Piper
E. A. Bersagle
Everett
George Dunham
Charles
Ralph
Raymond
George, Jr
New Orleans
Sam Kantor
Ralph Duncan
Max Radloff
Bette
Merrill Radloff
Clemons
Donald Radloff
Warren Smelcher
Ames
Omer Manship
Humboldt
Jude Castle
Dick Castle
Ben Holland
New Hampshire
Man Peck
Randolph, Neh
Betty Gaunt
Fred Kauffman
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