Mrs Amelia Hoover dies at 80 in LeGrand county
Mrs Amelia Hoover of LeGrand dies Sunday after long illness aged 80 years nine months and twenty days. Born Aelia Gifford in Noble County Indiana she moved with family to Illinois and married Allen Hoover in 1868. She and her husband later settled near LeGrand, joined the Friends church, and raised five children along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at the Friends church with burial in Friends cemetery. Secretary Hoover sent a telegram of condolence noting her lifetime of faith and inspiration to all.
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Aelia E H. Hoover
Abel and
Amelia Gifford
Noble County
Ind
Cedar County
Allen Hoover
Better World
Kansas
Alica Sloat
Walter Hoover
Cora Hoover
Clyde Hoover
LeGrand
Ella Duval
Atlantic
Nancy Hill
B. C. Gifford
la Harpe
Kan
Geor-Gifford
Friand
A. K. Gifford
San Rafaal
Calif
Amelia Hoover
Benton County
Hoover
Friends Church
West Branch
Wall
Missionary Society of the Friends Church
Millie
Homer Riddlecum
Friends Cemetery
R. L. Pemberton
Walter Weitzel
Chas
Grist to Your Mill Stricklard Gilfilan
A reflective piece argues life’s trials are inevitable and useful. It urges embracing adversity as grist for growth, noting we are judged by our response to setbacks. The author compares resilience to oysters forming pearls and stresses constructive action after blows.
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Stricklard Gilfilan
Light Rates Reduced By Iowa Railway and Light
Patrons in LeGrand and Marshalltown received unexpectedly lowered electric bills as the usual 10 percent operating surcharge was discontinued. Company officials say the move aims to encourage higher consumption and device usage, with plans to maintain service quality. The war surcharge explanation was noted, and local business confidence is mixed as readers react to the change. Meanwhile Tama Boy Scouts enjoy Newton Y camp, and locals report updates on residents Burton Minish and Willis Cutler with career moves at Brown Bros. and Standard Oil.
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Iowa Railway and Light Company
George F. Kingshat
Marshalltown
LeGrand
Winans
Willis Cutler
Brown Bros
Peoria
Ill
Burton Minish
Standard Oil Company
Taxes Show Staggering Government Costs Across the Nation
A column cites Everyman's Almanac by Rev. Truman Dunham decrying rising government expenses from 1890 to 1925. It notes federal costs fell slightly in five years to 1925 while state and local debt surged, payroll dominates expenses, and debt interest strains budgets. Also mentions a Delts, Ohio family visiting Clinton County with road complaints during a Lincoln Highway trip and a job ad for corn plowing by Alfred Omundson.
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United States
Everyman’s Almanac
Truman Dunham
Delts
Ohio
Truman
Marshall County
Friends Church Service Schedule at Homer Biddlecum Parish
At Friends Church Pastor Homer G Biddlecum leads 10 am Bible School with Wm F Hoover as superintendent. 11 am worship features a sermon titled The Lord is My Shepherd. Evening programs include Junior Endeavor led by Hattie Hibbs at 7 pm, Senior Endeavor led by Howard Sanders and Zeus O Neal, gospel service at 8 pm, and Wednesday prayer plus monthly meeting. Children’s Day observed Sunday morning. June 12 invites strangers and visitors to all services.
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Bible School
Wm. F. Hoover
Llazsm
Hattie Hibbs
Howard Sanders
Zeus O'Neal
Christian Church Services and Mission Evening
The Christian Church holds School at 10:00 with Mary Higginbotham as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7 led by Blartman Coffin on Our Christian Duty to Maintain Health. 8 p.m. preaching. Prayer Circle meets Wednesday at 8 led by Rosa Richards. Mission Circle met Friday with A. J. Ludwig in charge. readings by Alice Piper and A A Piper, Mrs. I. M. Gaunt and Della Richards sang duets, Chris Ludwig solo. Farewell for Hogan, Haggin, Busenbark with luncheon. guest Mrs. Cloris Omundsons of St Paul.
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Mary Higginbotham
Christian Endeavor
Blartman Coffin
Opal
Billick
Rosa Richards
Mission Circle
A. J. Ludwig
A. A. Pipar
Herbert
Ludwig
Alice Piper
A. A. Piper
I. M. Gaunt
Gaunt
Della Richards
Chris Ludwig
Mesdames Hogan
Haggin
Busenbark
Cloris Omundsons
St. Paul
Quarry Chapel Sunday Schedule and Welcome
Quarry Chapel hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Clarence Hartwell, superintendent, followed by the 11 a.m. morning service. Mid week services are on Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all attendees.
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Clarence Hartwell
LeGrand Monthly Representative Visit and Billing Notice
Notice to patrons that a representative will be in LeGrand on the 14th of each month to collect bills for light and power. Bills may also be paid at the Marshalltown office anytime of the month. Unpaid accounts will be pursued to ensure continued service. Visitors in Marshalltown are invited to use the office as a rest area.
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LeGrand
Marshalltown
Young Couple Weds in LeGrand Community Ceremony
Miss Gladys Thelma Iverson and Bertram Twedt were married at the Iverson home south of LeGrand with Rev. H W Cope officiating. The event featured a Lohengrin wedding march, a three course dinner for about fifty, and plans to live in Portland Oregon after a wedding trip through the Canadian Rockies.
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Gladys Thelma Iverson
George Iverson
LeGrand
Bertram Twedt
M. T. Twedt
Portland
Ore
Friends Church
Marshalltown
Alice Iverson
Peer Pees
Edna Thompson
Iver “Iverson
Eleanor Russell
Misses May
Eleanor Olson
Gladys
Wilma Harem
Thelma Thompson
LeGrend
le Grand High School
Amea
Twact
Carlton College
Northfield
Minn
Denver
Greeley
Colo
Escondido
San Francisco
Calif
Citizens’ Bank
Canadian Rockies
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