Quarries to Resume Operations After Control Change
Local residents welcome news that the quarry dispute is resolved. Northwestern Sand & Gravel Company of Des Moines has gained control of the new plant and will begin repairs to crush stone shortly. Some former workers have returned and more are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Sand & Graval Company
Des Moines
Harry Avance
Texas
New Quarry Company
Onslow
Wendell Madlay
Wichita
Kan
Mary DeLong
S. Dunkle
Stephen
Florence
Lot Gilman
Corwin O'Neal
Wendell
Emmett Hadley
Old Friends Academy
Wolken Brucklacher Wedding Held Near LeGrand
The marriage of Elna Gertrude Wolken to Herbert Walken took place January 28 at the bride’s parents home near LeGrand. Rev. H P Dahl officiated before 25 relatives and friends. Attendants included maid of honor Hilda Wolken and best man Ernest Bracklacher. A pink and white reception followed with a three course dinner. Both families are well known in the Dillon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Wolken
Ernest Bracklacher
Misa
Mildred- Wolken
Charlie Wolken
Ie Zroomeman
Florence
Lorette
Brucklacher
Martha
Dillon
Boy Scout News Loud Meeting Plans and Awards
Scouts report a regular Monday night meeting and Saturday hikes. One scout biked fourteen miles. The stout basketball team plans to play Marshalltown scouts Friday night. A church meeting Sunday at 3. A called meeting Monday to plan a social next Thursday. A court of honor in Marshalltown Monday. Ernest Beane to receive first class badge. Essays on Why I Am a Scout being prepared. top ten to be broadcast from Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Marshalltown
Christian Church
Ernest Beane
Marshalltorn
LeGrand Area Notes On Visitors Births And Local News
Corney Johnson of Dunbar and Paul Herbert visited LeGrand. The county sees Theodore and Mable's newborn girl. Community updates include pastors, visitors, student returns from Ames, and road committee actions on east county routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Herbert
C. I. Tweett and
Wifey
Marshalltown
First Annual Boy Scout Week Meeting Set at High School
Next week will be observed as Boy Scout Week with Thursday evening February 12 announced for the first annual meeting in the high school gymnasium. Invitations have been issued to scouts, families and friends. Each scout family is asked to bring one dozen meat sandwiches and one dozen doughnuts.
Gilman leads late to edge school in basketball varsity
A large crowd saw Gilman beat the home team 23 to 22 after a strong fourth quarter surge aided by cheering fans. In another game Le Grand defeated the boys 28 to 8. Seniors discuss quizzes in commercial law as exams and spring fever spread. fifth and sixth graders study maps of Europe and plan a Valentine box for Feb 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmen
Gilman
Rooters
le Grand
Weapn
Europe
Mildred Meltvedt
And Billy Disappeared Play Draws Big Crowd
A four act benefit play at the high school auditorium last Friday evening titled And Billy Disappeared features aviator turned secret service agent pursuing Getaway Belle and crossing paths with Mary Blake. Eleven performers portray the tale set in the Silver Trout Inn sun parlor in the Adirondacks. Receipts reached about 66 dollars improving the athletic funds of the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Secret Service
Belle
Mary Blake
Silver Trout Inn
Adirondack Mountains
Temperance Workers Meet in February WCTU Session
Twenty members gathered at Mrs. Davis Hoover’s home for the February WCTU meeting. Mrs. Wolken led the program with readings by Mrs. Sharp Higinbotham and Reed. Dr Follansbee spoke on reform and Willard connections. Three new members joined, and the next meeting is set for March 3 at Mrs. Sarah Piper’s home. Groundhog noted shadow viewing Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Hoover
W.C.T. U
Herman Wolken
Sharp
Higinbotham
Reed
Collings
Henry County
W. CG. T.U
Workers’ Training School
Des Moines
Follansbee
Frances E. Willard
Mesdames Higinbotham
Duncan
Billick
Sarah Piper
Gospel Team Leads Sunday Services at Friends Church
Church activities outline morning and evening services at Friends Church with L T Hibbs and Hattie Hibbs steering youth groups. Monday business meeting, Friday Church Day plans, and a Green Mountain pulpit exchange noted amid conference attendance and church renovations.
Christian Church Weekly Schedule and Youth Activities
The Christian Church announces a full Sunday schedule with Church School at 10:00 a.m. led by Anna and Herbert, Morning Worship at 11, an Abraham Lincoln service, and an evening service at 7:30 on the theme Troubles. Ardells Richards leads the Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Seven youths attended the Older Boys and Girls Conference in Marshalltown Friday. Clifford Tarvestad sent a gracious letter during evening services. Junior candy and popcorn sales occurred Tuesday at the ball game. Ladies Aid plans a bake sale at Hollands store Saturday. Wall Paper advertisement notes a February 10 percent discount on all papers and labor by Guy W. Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna, Herbert
Christian Endeavor
Edith Gaunt
Ardells Richards
Dr. Follanshee
Marshalltown
Clifford Tarvestad
Clifford
Hollands
Parent-Tescher Association Meeting at High School
The Par ent-Tescher Association holds its regular meeting at the high school on Tuesday evening February 10. A program includes discussion music a one act play by public speaking pupils and the cats. Families should bring meat sandwiches for their own group. Doughnuts and coffee might be provided. Committee calls for a strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Tescher Association
Lincoln Medal On Display For High School Essay Contest
Supt H Fyffington announces a Lincoln essay contest at the Lincoln High School aided by Illinois Watch Company to award a bronze Lincoln medallion to the top essayist. The medallion was showcased at the Reporter office window while thousands of schools are expected to enter this year and annually thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Lincoln
Death Calls Mrs Snyder in Marshalltown
Mrs Phoebe Ann Snyder age 83 widow of Charles F Snyder died suddenly at her daughter’s home 409 West Railroad Marshalltown. Born Salem N G March 1 1841 she leaves six children two sisters and one brother. Funeral held at Friends church Marshalltown conducted by Rev How ard Cope with burial at Friends cemetery LeGrand.
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Phoebe Ann Snyder
Charles F. Snyder
Margaret Harrison
West Railroad Street
Marshalltown
the Decessed
Salem
N. G
LeGrand
Chas. Snyder
Lee ‘Stanfeld
Rudy
Rufus Snyder
Will Snyder
Fairfax
Martin Lamer
Lee Stanfield
Rudy A.spyder
Richlea
Sasks
Can
Amanda Munson
Belle Plaine
W. K. Arnold
Friends Church
Howard Cope
Guy Harvey
Friends Cemetery
W. G. Clem
Jesse Newby
Jesse Ferguson
N. G. Rinden
Bert Griggs
James Brown
Cecil Shearer
Minnie Lair
Amy Maddock
John Munson
Clarence Stanfield
State Center
Lean Stanfield
Guy _Barvey
Death of Mrs. Moore Shared by-D. W. Richards Family
J. Moore of Ceres California informs the Richards family of the death on February 2 of his wife. Mrs. Moore, formerly Ella Simkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Simkins, was the sister of Mrs. Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Richards
J. ©. Moore
Ceres
Calif
Moore
Ella Simkins
Nathan Simkins
Richards
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Northwestern
Sand & Gravel Company
BOY Scout News
Howard Sanders
Theodore
Mable
Wayne Humphreys
New Providence
Cora Adair
Theo,Mahle
Mrs. Mahle
Rosa Beechout
Ray Duncan
T. @. Gibson
Truman Dunham
Sawyer
Wis
Harry Weitzell
Dunbar
W. E. Weitzell
Frances
Marjorie Tow
Ames
Jessie Manship
Harlow Mills
Amas. College
Gwendolyn Collar
Montour
A. T. Lowry
Helen Tuttle
Eldora
G. ©. Ogier
Will Habolein
Lona
May Haynes
Cleo Leech
East LeGrand
Glen McCarel
Grinnell
Earl Clemens
Spencer
Glen Mills
Edward Hertle
Vancleve
Sherman Shellorg
Colo
Main Street
Alpheus ‘Shellenbarger
Waldo Higin‘botham
Bill
Thrift Educ
Savings Bank Division
Thhe
American Bankers Association
New York
Evermont Shelton
Garwin
Harry Moore
N.O
Keen
Board of Supervisors
Rhodes
Cast
Igh School Gazette
Lucile Winterowd, Uears
Lillian Tow
Melvin Raslaus
Ellsworth R
Edward Hanlin Longs
Raymond Manship
Donald Reed
Jason Thurston
Ghades
Charlotte Southwick
Lucille Stanfield
Gladys Kelly
Max Duncan
Johnny Rhodes
Temperance
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mr. Groundhog
Gary W. Harvey
L. T. Hibbs
Hattie Hibbs
Trena Hibbs
Oscar Johnson
Green Mountain
Rev
Hmrick
Chicago
Marshalltown Last Friday Were“ Marjoria Mills, Lucilla Winterowd, Amy Radjoff
Virginis
Lewis Dunham
Lawrence Hibbs
Merry Maids
True Blues
Give
Rev. L. £. Fotnaysege
Guy W. Harvey
P. T. A. Meeting
Death
Mrs. Snyder
LeGrand Untlie
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