Shelton Beats Record Walking 1207 Miles From New York
Shelton arrived in LeGrand two days ahead of schedule after a 1207 mile walk from New York City in 27 days 22 hours. He faced heat and blisters yet shaved two days off his previous 30 day record and predicts a 26 day return. A public finish drew a cheering crowd as he rested and planned exhibitions before resuming next month.
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Shelton
New York
New York City
LeGrand
Jane
Henry W
Fanama
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Tama
Sheltos
Funda
Local Briefs From Le Grand And Surroundings
Local notes detail residents’ movements and visits including O W Johnson shipping fat cattle to Chicago, Will Reed sending three cattle cars west, and Mrs Alice Sloat visiting Bancroft. Also mentioned are Mildred Gaunt ill with tonsillitis, Florence Manship visiting from Rea, and Glen Richards visiting Norway. A gypsy caravan passed through LeGrand, and cashier Tweet unveiled a new “ice cream” haircut.
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Will Reed
Chicago
Florence Manship
Rea
Cashier Tweet
Glen F. Richards
Norway
Lowe
LeGrand Chautauqua and town notes preview events
The LeGrand community promotes its Chautauqua with talks by ex Governor Henry A. Buchtel Dr H Adams James F Bryan and Mrs J Redding Cole plus performances by Hugh Anderson Concert Company Victor Venetian Band Dominick Concert Party Miss Nanna Rense and Mason Jubilee Singers. An oiling experiment on the Ankeny Des Moines road uses slag cement and 5000 barrels of oil over six miles overseen by Prof T R Agg and Polk county. notices report hog shipments, Cuban letters, cherry leaf spot warnings from Prof T J Maney and local visits.
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Europe
Thech Tauqua
S College
America
Chautauqua
Henry A. Buchtel
H. ¥. Adams
James F. Bryan
J. Redding Cole
Hugh Anderson
Victor
Venetian
Dominick
Nanna Rense
Mason
Ankeny
Des Moines
State Highway Commission
T R. Agg
Town State College
Polk County
Highway Commission
Independence Day Picnic Amid Rain and Revelry
A Fourth of July celebration in La Parte Iowa was dampened by heavy rain delaying activities until after dinner. A sun break enabled a ball game between married men and singles and a three mile exhibition hike. Numerous local notices follow, detailing visitors, greetings, and community events amid the day’s unsettled weather.
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Shelton
LeGrand
Our Churches Ray. J. K. Waiesr Pastor Activities
Our Churches Ray reports Pastor J. K. Waiesr conducts Sunday School at 16 o clock and morning service at 11. Junior B.E. Sunday 12 a m with Miss Eunice Arnold as Supt. Intermediate Endeavor Sunday 5 00 p m led by Miss Reba Fer enson. Evening service at 7 00. President Nina Armstrong presides over July 9 topic The Consecration of Purpose Acts 11 19 23. Deane Olson leads. Open air preaching at 8 00 on the lane and prayer meeting Wednesday evening. You are invited to co operate with us in these services.
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Eunice Arnold
Endeavor
Reba Ferenson
J. W. Piper
C. E
Christie Church Service Listing Invitation
Christies Church announces Sunday schedule with Rev J W Piper preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Services include 400 p.m. Junior C E and 7:00 Senior C E. An invitation to attend for personal and communal good.
Rural church reform urged by Iowa conference speakers
Dr Warren H Wilson of New York City told rural life conference at Iowa State college that country churches lack democratic spirit. He warned churches are ruled by a few old deacons, stifling minister and congregation participation. Other speakers echoed the need to cut insular elder control.
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Rural Life
Iowa State College
Warren H. Wilson
New York City
Dr. Wilson
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Riverview Park
le Grand
P. M. Paulson
O. W. Johnson
Alice Sloat
Bancroft
4. F. Muehlenberg
Cedar Rapids
C. A. Bailey
Mrs. Elliott
N. 5Th St
Mildred Gaunt
Flora. Pyle
A D. Summers
Clark Bowen
Searsboro
Fred Davis
B. L. Cook
Davis
Anna Frandie
Lincoln Highway
Wallice Forbes
Seattle
Wash
Walter Reed
F. E. Boxton
J. R. Wright
California
Kansas
Michigan
Illinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
John
Indiso
Tows River
Legrand Chautaugua
Sis Firs
Prasrem Searte
Begin
R. W. Plummer
Porkonolis
Louise H. Mendenhall
Puerto Padre
Cuba
Banes
Mexico
Adress
T. J. Maney
Maney
Clarinda
Town State
Lege
Chas. Weitzell
Johnny Howard
Montour
Spanisinhonis
Hiram Hammond
B. A. Blinkensop
Boone
Mrs.Durlin
G. W. Renbarger
Anna Bowen
Mt. Vernon
Methodist College Town
Jas. Meeker
Cheyenne
Wyo
Chas. Beane
H. C. Osterman
Detroit
Lincoln Highway Association
W. F. Coan
Clinton
Lettrand
John Swenson
O’brien County
Chester
Auto
Ben Svenson
Homer Crow
R. Piper
Rouge
Crow
Sallie Hughes
Grinnell
Henry Shelton
Nee
H. Cc. Herbert
Glen McCarel
la Parte
Towa
P. CG. McCracken
Oskaloosa
Alfred William
Mesdames Sills
Wilbur
Glen Bowen
Toledo
Friends Church
Lyell Johnson
Caroline Strain
John Fisher
Grinnell, Town
J. P. Howard
Dorothy Rouse
Lamoille
L. CG. Knud- 308
Quaker Lane
Marie Granner
Hubbard
Grace
Estelle
Hazel Harvey
F. M. Paulson
Dean
Raymond
Esgle River
Wis
Ladies Aid
D. W. Beechout
Society
Friends
Reuben Hartley
Los Quincy. T
Hartley
Archie Davison
Mt. Morris
Fil
L. G. Knudson
Western Town
Davison
Knudson
L. C. Knudson
Linn
Our Churches
Ray
J. KR. Waiesr
Pastor
Christies Church
Taos
C. Hots
C. Henderson
Ted
Chas. Davie Cler
Gleon McCarel
G. I. Twedts
N. QO. Keen
C. B. Adsir
I. M. Gaunt
J. E. Bar
Dobn Brughel
Coffin
Ches. Davis
Geo. W. Keen
M. T. Twedt
Chas. G. Johnson
C. I. Twedt
Treasurar
H. G. Wolken
R. Rubenbauer
D. N. Ferguson
Chas
G. Johnson
W. R
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