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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
1
Albert Smith, a Whitman Bros saw mill workman, was severely injured Wednesday evening when a timber he was sawing slipped free and struck him in the abdomen. An ambulance was called to take him to the hospital, but he refused to go, and was reported as improving by Thursday.
The Reporter records a printed postal card for the Seventh Annual LeGrand Town Picnic at Hollenbeck Park Los Angeles on Monday May 31 1926 with dinner at 1 PM and a spontaneous program. J R Waurie is president and A B Corroes secretary. Alden regrets not attending but invites a report.
The column argues both sides of prohibition policy with reference to enforcement issues and social effects. It cites Albert Shaw's Review of Reviews and investigator Gordon who studied prohibition in America. It notes declines in prison populations and crimes in various cities, and questions whether repeal or stricter enforcement would better community welfare. It ends with local gossip on John Swenson’s rheumatism.
Mayor N. O. Keen unearthed a silver open face watch several inches below soil by his home. The Liverpool made movement, gold hands remain intact while the second hand is rusted. Names Ammi Willits and John Abbott, both residents nearby, are suspected owners.
A small party of LeGrendites, led by Raymond Beane, drove the Beane Chevrolet to Eldora to scout a proposed Boy Scout camping ground two miles north of Hardin County's capital. They visited Pine Lake, admired its beauty, noted busy picnicking and bathing crowds, and learned it has been made a state park open all summer.
Bible School at 10 a.m. led by Wm OB Hoover as superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. with sermon Temptation: W Obrist's Third Temptation. Junior Endeavor at 11 a.m. Hat tie Hibbs superintendent. Senior Endeavor at 7 p.m. Howard Sanders president. Gospel Service at 8 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting then monthly meeting. Strangers and visitors welcome at all services.
The Barnes City Christian Church lists a 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with Anns Herbert as superintendent, morning worship at 11 led by Rev. F. M. Strange, sharing the pulpit with Mr Bentley, 2:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor led by Opal Billick on the theme How May We Create and Spread Happiness Matt 5 1 12 Acts 6 48, a consecration meeting led by Hartman Coffin, 8:00 p.m. Evening Worship, a Wednesday Prayer Circle at 7 with 8:00 p.m. business meeting, and preparations for Children’s Day with all welcome.
Quarry chapel notices list Sunday School at 104.m with Mrs Cisrence Hartwell as superintendent in Louisiana, morning service with sermon on God's Children. Evening midweek service at 8 p m Tuesday. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday. all welcome.
Des Moines, Iowa June 1 1926 Dear Sister writes of illness yet finds hope in Decoration Day parade pride and letters of support. She recalls past service with her father's regiment the 21st H 5th and notes gifts from the Montour Legion and G A R while hospital bound. Mr and Mrs Harold Hanson and son visit relatives over weekend.
School board seeks bids to drive five hack routes at LeGrand consolidated school. Bids may be horse or motor driven. if motor, driver must supply chassis and school board provides body. Bids due by July 1. For more information contact any school board member. Mrs Mary Bartle ill at daughter’s home. Albion visitors Roy Hills beck family. Knoxville funeral of Mrs John Heggswood aged 96.
Highway Research board tests reveal ordinary tires lose one ounce per wear on concrete but 2 to 7 ounces on gravel and 10 to 50 ounces on 2500 mile macadam runs, depending on surface condition. Prof Steinberg cites extra fuel costs on dirt roads comparable to a 24 cent gas tax. gravel adds nine cents. Board notes unit design of roads and vehicles, with cement advances cutting curing time and faster opening of rebuilt concrete sections. Wind resistance tests show at 35 mph wind accounts for about one horsepower, while reducing speed to 25 mph saves five horsepower.
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