Pioneer Brick Mason Strigken In Death
Charles O Neal son of James and Maria O Neal born Sept 26 1831 in Cincinnati Ohio died June 2 in LeGrand of general debility aged 9 years 8 months 6 days He grew up in Ohio learned brick masonry in Dayton and lived in LeGrand Marshalltown Ohio He was married to Olive Mote March 17 1839 The funeral was held June 2 at the Christian church LeGrand with Rev Guy W Harvey and a mixed quartet Burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery Survived by two children Callie Dimmitt and Corwin O Neal and several relatives The obituary notes a large family history and community ties
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Charles O'Neal
James
Maria Ogan O'Neal
Cincinnati
Ohio
LeGrand
Dayton
Olive Mote
Laura
Rea
Marshalltown
Clara
Cora
Lois
Callie Dimmitt
Oskaloosa
Corwin
O’neal
Hir
John
James O’neal
Wm. Minton
Byron
Samuel
Manson Bentley
Kentucky
Virginia
Christian Church
Guy W. Harvey
Friends Church
E. L. York
J. P. Rylander
Susie
Hugh O'Neal
Webster
Hazel O'Neal
Des Moines
H.C. Herbert
Nevada
Ferguson Community Band to Perform Summer Concerts
Ferguson community band slated for summer evening concerts in LeGrand. Max Radloff secured band manager talks and pledges cover June 14 as first show. The band, popular with locals, receives strong support and plans additional fair dates.
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LeGrand
Ferguson
Max Radloff
Ruth Lamer and Edward Vertle wed in Nevada ceremony
Miss Ruth Lamer and Mr. Edward Vertle exchanged marriage vows on Wednesday, June 6, in Nevada. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lamer of LeGrand, is noted for her music and community service. The groom from Vancleve is described as a man of high attainments. They will reside on a Vancleve area farm with Melbourne rural route service. Local notes include Glad tidings from Sawyer & Tostenson, a lost umbrella notice at Corwin O Neal’s home, and activities from the Glenners class of the Friends Sunday School with a farewell in the church basement.
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Vertle
LeGrand
Nevada
Ruth Lamer
Edward Vertle
Vancleve
Martin Lamer
Melbourne
Our Churches. The One Great Friend reflected in Prov 13 24
A brief note on friendship drawn from Proverbs 13 24, highlighting the value of close loyal companions and the moral stance of Christian fellowship. The piece emphasizes showing friendliness to others as a sign of true friendship.
Children Day Services at Friends Church
Rev Guy W. Harvey presides at Sunday School service in the usual hour with morning worship. Junior Endeavor meets at 11 in the basement. Mrs E L York supervises Christian Endeavor at 7 pm led by Chas Hibbs. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7 pm. Preaching services scheduled.
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la. m
Junior Endeavor
E. L. York
Christian Endeavor
Chas. Hibbs
Christian Church Announces Day Services and Farewell Social
The Christian Church schedules a 10:30 Children's Day program and 7:00 p.m. C E Walter Kellogg presiding with Lessons from Everyday Objects and scripture references. 8:00 p.m. Preaching follows. The House of Happiness notes the departure of longtime organist Ruth Lamer with a farewell social at A L Tarvesiad home and warm best wishes.
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Walter Kellogg
Julius Billick
House OF Happiness
Chas. O’neal
Church Triumphant
Alumni Banquet Marks Third Annual Event with Fifty Six Attendees
The gym hosted the third annual alumni banquet last Tuesday despite a stormy evening. Fifty six attendees enjoyed a three course menu and floral décor while Glen F Rich ards presided as toastmaster. Officers elected included Maude Gaunt as president Helen Grimes as vice president Della Richards as secretary treasurer.
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Ursula Johr
Glen F. Rich Ds
Carl Rylander
Verna Harvey
Hattie Haynes
Delia McaAlls
Loretta Draper
Jessie Manship
Maude Gaunt
Helen Grimes
Della Richards
Francis Beano
Fern Reed
Marjorie Mills
Eidith
Maxine Gaunt
Thelma Thompson
Lucille Winterowd
Gladys Harvey
Le Grand High School Class of 1923 Graduation
Commencement at Le Grand High School drew large crowds for the 1923 ceremony. The event featured music by soloists and a piano duet, a keynote by P Marion Simms of Des Moines, diplomas officiated by Prof. P C McCracken, and a 1923 class with more boys than girls. Members include Raymond Besne Clarence Earhart Carl Rylander Hattie Earhart Omar Manship Martha Earhart Charles Hibbs Edna Jordebrek Ralph Beane and Earl O Neal.
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le Grand High School
Ruth Lamer
Staley
Carlton Church
Alice
Gladys Iverson
Messrs
B. H Beane
J. F. Rylander
E. L. York
GC. H. Beane
P. Marion Simms
Des Moines
P. C. McCracken
Guy Harvey
The
Friends Church
Raymond H. Besne
Clarence E. Earhart
Carl E. Rylander
Hattie M. Ear
LeGrand eighth graders hold diploma exercises
The LeGrand Consolidated School eighth grade students held diploma exercises. sixteen boys and sixteen girls received diplomas. County Superintendent C. E. Shull delivered the address. The program included piano solos, duets, readings, songs, and a class will. Diplomas were presented by Prof. P. C. McCracken. honor letters were awarded to basketball and baseball team members by Supt. McCracken.
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LeGrand Consolidated School
Sae
C. E. Shull
Lucille Winterowd
Guy W. Harvey
Zella
O’neal
Ruth Piper
Howard Sanders
Anna Tow
Lizzie Davis
Dorothy Colin
Mablon Gaunt
Ralph Hibbs
Boy Scouts
Blanche Rubenbauer
P. C. McCracken
Dorothy Collin
Zella O'Neal
Edna Hauser
Leora Strom
Shower Held For Miss Ruth Lamer Before June Wedding
Miss Minnie Nodland hosted a Saturday shower for Miss Ruth Lamer prior to her June 6 marriage to Mr. Edward Hertle of Vancleye. About fifteen young women attended as they embroidered towel ends. Nice gifts were given and refreshments were served by Mrs Nodland with help from Miss Lucilla Winterowd and Miss Amy Radloff.
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Minnie Nodland
Ruth Lamer
Edward Hertle
Vancleye
Mias Nodland
Lucilla Winterowd
Amy Radloff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pioneer
Brick Mason
Strigken
Marshall County
T. E. Mann
Gladbrook
Vale of Tears
Woodbury
Corwin O'Neal
J. L. Harrison
Beaman
O. W. Austin
Cyrus Richards
Tama
N. J. Bowen
Ralph Mills
Marvin Nodland
Eddie Meltvedt
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
O. W. Johnson
Iowa Falls
R. M
Goming
S. Minish
EB. L
Harold
York and Family
Lucille
Woden
K. J. Thompson
Sawyer & Tostenson
Eli Inman
Carlton
I. M. Gaunt
Glenners
Friends jSuanday School
P. C McCracken
Chicago and North Western System
O. Ry
Chicago & North Western Railway
Eauipment
Hanns
Guy WV. Harvey
J. B. Steaxer
A. L. Tarvesiad
Glen F. Richards
Helen Gun
Corn Belt League
Juos
LeGrand vs.Beaman
H. S
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