LeGrand Social Notes and Thanksgiving Gatherings
Local column from LeGrand records visitors and gatherings during Thanksgiving week. Entries mention Mildred Meltradt's illness, Harold Tweed and family visiting Osman Tweed, Clayton Buchanan and Paul Shelton's weekend, Grinnell visitors, and numerous Thanksgiving dinners at multiple homes. The Priscilla Circle surprised the Buchanans before their move to Des Moines, with a tomato server gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Circle
Sherman Buchanan
Amee
Herald Paxton
Buchanans
Des Moines
John Latham
Buchanan
Thanksgiving visits and gatherings across Ames and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Lewis Mertka and family spent Thanksgiving at the Kroteska home in Ames. Maggie Dougherty and Ruth attended the Quarterly Meeting in Hartland. M Olear returned from Chicago after visits. Kristina Johnson and Ada joined Thanksgiving at the William Butler home near Montour. Fred Zatechka and Jack Delos of Marshalltown visited the Kris tina Johnson home. Hoopengardner family hosted Mary Gene at Des Moines. Will Drury and Esther Mae of Marshalltown spent Thanksgiving at Jos Zednichek. Harry McKinstry and Mary Caputo of Marshalltown spent Sunday at R Caputo. Ladies Aid last met with Mrs Lafe Dougherty and plan December 11 meeting with several hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mertka
Kroteska
Ames
Maggie Dougherty
Ruth
Hartland
Kristina Johnson
Ada
William Butler
Montour
Fred Zatechka
Jack Delos
Marshalltown
W. E. Hoppengardner
Mary General
Harry McKinstry
Mary Caputo
R. Caputo
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lafe Dougherty
Magnus Lunde
Lyllis
Jerome Lunde
Carol
W. E. Hoopengardner
Des Moines
Thanksgiving Visitors and Home Improvements in South County Line
The Howard Outland family shared Thanksgiving with Mrs. J Anns Tow while Joyce Outland, a Peon college student, stayed at home. Eugenia Alden returned to Des Moines after visiting. Radios were installed at Lars Carlson and Howard Outland homes. The Fred Mitchem family of Marshalltown joined Thanksgiving guests at Goe Mitchem’s home. Amee Buchanan and Edith Willis from Des Moines visited Seerman Buchanan’s home. John Harem of Billings Montana stayed several days with his sister Mrs Geo Iver Ikon and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Alden
Des Moines
Lars Carlson
Howard
Goe. Mitchem
Fred _Mitchem
Marshalltown
Amee Buchanan
Edith Willis
Seerman Buchanan
John Harem
Billings
Montana
Geo. Iver- Ikon
Thanksgiving notices and family gatherings in Quaker Lane area
The QL Club sent 14.35 to the Orphan's Home Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs S R Piper visited Sunday at the L C Knudson home. Mrs Dernard Humphrey is at the hospital for an operation this week. Nine west end ladies attended a quilting near Dillon. Chas Harris and family spent Thanksgiving at the Fred Moser home near Marshalltown. Born to Mr and Mrs Brady Long a baby daughter weighing 11 pounds on Dec 2. Mr and Mrs A A Piper spent Thanksgiving at New Providence and later went to Belle Plaine. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Swensen hosted the Siem relatives for Thanksgiving, eighteen in number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QL. Club
Orphan’s Home
S. R. Piper
L. C. Knudson
Dernard Humphrey Ia
West End
Dillon
Chas, Harris
Fred Moser
Marshalltown
Brady Long
A. A. Piper
New Providence
Belle Plaine
Gilbert Swensen
Siem
Carlton Items at Church and Community Gatherings
Neighbors note various local activities including a home missions collection at church last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Yetley visited J. S. Haynes. WW. MS met at Mrs. Joe Haynes’s home. Children in the Christmas program will rehearse at the church at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Yetley
J. S. Haynes
WW. M.S
Joe Haynes
Week End Excursion Fares On M and St LR RL
Week end excursion fares via the M and St Louis Ry. One fare plus 25 cents. Tickets on sale for all trains each Friday and Saturday and for trains passing selling station before 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Final return limit to leave destination before midnight on following Monday. Rates between all points on the M and St. L. Ry. One half fare for children ages 5 to 12. Minimum adult fare 50 cents. See agent at Dillon for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Adv
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LeGrand Savings Bank
Montour Brown & Olson
le Grand Reporter
Corwin G'Neal
Editec & Manager
LeGrand Ypestodice
Ming Mildred Meltradt
Laverne Hadsall
J. W. Latham
Kenneth Jordan
J. P. Rouse
Harold Tweed
Osman Tweed
East LeGrand
Clayton Buchanan
Paul Shelton
Geo. Alden
Grinnell
Geo. Mitchem
Dan Glidewell
Vancleve
Gus Nodland
Herbert Weitzell
Cleo Leech
Mrs.Cleo Leech
Corney Leech Home
A. C. Rowlison
Charley Richards
Harry Larson
Virginia
T. M
Mrs. M. Olear
Chicago
Howard Outland
Mrs. J Anns
Joyce Outland
Peon College
Carlton
Jason Therston
Alice Cooper
Cedar Falls
Everett Yetley
G. EB. Richards
M. & St LR
Holland & Holland
LeGrand
U.S
Driama
Cronk Bros
Wilbert Rn Shallenberger
Hhere
Iaecock
Sun
Mon
Eleanor Glynn
Conrad Nagel
Eleanor Boardman
Mrs
Jack Scriver
Simkins & Estel
Mershalstown
Iowa
Max M. Mills
East Main St
Shalltown
W. W. Southwick
Masonic Temple
Hall
HALY
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Blanche Emley
Myron Plumer
W. F. Estes
Margaret
Milwaukee- Downer Seminary
D.W. Richards
W. M. Gaunt
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