Alumni Banquet and Meeting Honors LeGrand Class of 1922
The Alumni held its annual meeting at the Assembly Hall in High School on May 26 1922. A four course dinner for 62 was served by LeGrand Women's Club. Officers were re-elected and letters of thanks read from absent members. A bronze tablet in the school building honors Clark G Bonwari. Letters from former members are printed. the active note is progress of membership and continued school ties. Local social notes follow with visits and gatherings across nearby towns.
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Assembly Hall
High School
LeGrand Women’s Club
W. W. McAllister
Waterloo
Iowa
Della Keen
Glen Richards
Auld Lang Syne
T. H. Draper
Marshalltown
Helen Mills
LeGrand
y-Treas
Clark G. Bonwari
Greston
Delia McAllister
Creston High School
Mrs
Hattie Richter
Peoria
Ill
Ke, R. Bowen
Short Essay of Towa Reframes Iowa Optimism
Iowa agriculturists gloomy over prices find cheer in a reprinted essay by George Fitch. The piece blends satire and nostalgia about Iowa’s cornfields, rivers, and rural life, noting population shifts, lack of urban trappings, and a simple, cash-forward culture with a wry, humorous tone.
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Towa
George Fitch
Council Bluffs
Fitch
Carnegie
Mississippi
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Grand Opera
River Ditch Debate Camps Town Campaign Dialog
In LeGrand Iowa May 24 1922 citizens seek candidate views on the Iowa river drainage ditch for the supervisor race. Merryman quickly states his support for drainage while Ford opposes it noting the dredge will not return. Local visits by Hoover Norber and Cunningham precede Decoration Day observances.
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Town River Ditch
E. A. Ford
Ira. E. Merryman
LeGrand
Iowa River
Merryman
Ford
Marshall County
Marshalltown
O'Bryon Seeks Nomination For County Attorney Post
M M O'Bryon a Marshalltown lawyer at 111 East Main announces candidacy for county attorney at the upcoming primary Monday. Native of the county born February 10 1886 in Liscomb he studied at Drake University and was admitted to the bar in 1908 practicing in Marshalltown since 1912. Previously a teacher and railroad telegraph operator he is described as fair fearless and efficient with strong client business ties in the county.
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M. M. O’bryon
East Main Street
Marshalltown
Jerome Street
Mr. O'Bryan
Liscomb
Drake University
Q’bryan
LeGrand Falls to Conrad 5–2 in Ball Game
LeGrand lost Thursday at Conrad 5 to 2 in a third game of the series. Conrad relied on veterans, while LeGrand fought hard despite rain. Harvey struck out 9 for LeGrand and Jones 17 for Conrad. LeGrand had 5 hits, Conrad 6. Batteries were Harvey and Pemberton for LeGrand, Jones and Hindershott for Conrad.
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LeGrand
Conrad
Jones
Hindershott
Harvey
Pemberton
Political Announcements for County Attorney and Sheriff
Ed Reporter announces candidacy for county attorney subject to Republican voters at the primary June 3. Roy L Pent also seeks county attorney in the primary. A B Hoover and M M O'Brien announce county attorney bids tied to Republican voters at the June 5 primary. J B Mpexrss seeks a second term as sheriff of Marshalh county before the June 5, 1922 primary.
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Roy L. Pent
A. B. Hoover
M. M. O’brien
Sibrife
Marshalh County
J. BR. Mpexrss
Candidate for county treasurer to seek Republican primary
Editor reports that 8. M. Gause announces candidacy for county treasurer, subject to Republican voters at the June 5, 1922 primary. Gav. W. Guipert and Cleon Bartow of Lynngville are noted among local visitors. Other brief items mention callers at the Sanders and Kellogg homes, visits by Mrs. Winters, and the Dunbar elevator sale with bids led by a reorganized group headed by D. D. Latham, O. J. Olson and Carney Meltvedt.
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S For Treasurer
M. Gause
Gav. W. Guipert
Cleon Bartow
Lynngville
P. A. Sanders
Howard Sanders
LeGrand Board Seeks Bids On School Routes 1922 23
The LeGrand Board of Education invites sealed bids for five back routes for the 1922 1923 school year and for maintenance work. Information available from the secretary or any board member. Bids due June 6 1922 by 7 30 p m. The board may reject any or all bids. W W Southwick secretary.
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LeGrand Board of Education
W. W. Southwick
Cold in the Head and Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine for relieving nasal catarrh and preventing colds. It markets a local ointment and a blood-acting tonic, claiming quick systemic action and reduced susceptibility to illnesses. The note mentions F J Cherny & Co of Toledo and a separate line about crop bail insurance by C D Harvey, agent.
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F. J. Cherny & Co
Toledo
Churches Reflect Sixth Commandment Ex 20 13 Thou Shalt Not Kill
A religious article citing Exodus chapter 20 verse 13 emphasizes the commandment against killing. It discusses moral implications and applications for contemporary life within church communities.
Christian Church Services and Local Notes Highlight Week
The Union Service at the Christian church featured Rev. Guy Harvey of the Friends church delivering a helpful sermon with a full choir enhancing the music. Rev. R W Pittman departed for Albany Missouri to attend the Western Christian Convention in session there. Cora Strom hosted a ninth birthday gathering, and Cora was promoted from the primary class to the Class in the Corner. Sunday School begins at 10 am with Mrs Grace Collar as superintendent. services at 11 am and 8 pm, with prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 00.
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The
Christian Church
Guy Harvey
Friends Church
R. W. Pittman
Albany
J. W. Piper
Altarena Ayda
Cora Strom
Friends Church Sunday Schedule and Leadership
Sunday School at 10. Morning Service at 11. Senior Endeavor at 7. Evening preaching service led by Rev. Guy W. Harvey, pastor. Readers should note this church offers morning and evening services with a Sunday school in the morning and a youth group in the evening.
Pentecost Services at Strand Lutheran Dunbar
English Pentecost services next Sunday with confirmation at 3 pm. The confirmation class includes Bert Thomas, Thomas Logebritson, Glenn Logebritson, and Thelma Tufteskog. A cordial welcome from Rev. Olaus Qualen, Pastor.
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Bert Thomas
Thomas Logebritson
Glenn Logebritson
Thelma Tufteskog
Olaus Qualen
Richards and Richards kinship noted as Keith Richter graduates
Keith Richter son of Mr and Mrs J C Richter of Creston Ta finishes high school with class of 2 ranking fourth. F Q Cumming and Mr Pickett of Marshalltown searched LeGrand Thursday afternoon for the missing Pickett, last seen in LeGrand as a boy in poor health. Station agent Geo W Renbarger secured a car of cinders from Northwestern for depot road. town hopes it will improve the bad stretch. A birthday dinner honored Master Elmo Beane on his 13th birthday with Sunday school class members Clyde Hoover and Mrs Hoover in attendance. Merle Radloff Walter Keen Raymond Manship Louis and Everett Dunham Walter Rhoades and Lewis Beane attended.
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Milo
R. M
Grundy County Dispatch
D. W. Richards
Keith Richter
J. C. Richter
Creston
Keith
F. Q. Cumming
Mr. Pickett
Marshalltown
LeGrand
Pickett
Geo. W. Renbarger
Northwestern Railway
Addie Carey
Elmo Beane
Clyde Hoover
Hoover
Merle Radloff
Walter Keen
Raymond Manship
Louis and Everett Dunham
Walter Rhoades
Lewis Beane
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P. D. Harvey
Beaman
Green Mills
R. W. Adair
Corney Leech
J. FB. Rylander
L. T. Hibbs
Glenwood
Minn
Clint Woodmansee
le Grand Callars
Will Dunham
Truman
Montour
J. L. Beane
Hugh O'Neal
Mitchellville
Thomas Draper and Son
M. A. Hollingsworth
Rock Island, Ill
Dillon
H. M. Armstrong
Mrs. Lines
Ray Duncan
Sarah Duncan
Rosa Beechout
D. M. Duncan
B. L. Cook
Kenwood Park
Dunbar
Preston
M. Gaunt
A. J. Hoover
D. Norber
Will Cunningham
PWL Perct
Green Mountain
Beaman Q
Grundy Center
Will Sheehy
Geraldine
Tama
Charles Brisbois
Richard and
Wilmer
St.Paul
F. L. Richards
Dewey Tarvestad
A. L. Tarvestad
Chelsea
C. D. Harvey
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