Auto hits truck injuring driver near Hoover Leech
At about 10 pm last Friday a speeding auto struck the rear of the O. W. Johnson farm truck at the Hoover Leech street intersection. Maurice Johnson drove the truck. passengers from a Friends church choir escaped injury while the other driver, identified as Raymond Burrow of northeast Montour, suffered a broken collarbone and was treated by Dr Mills.
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O. W. Johnson
Hoover-Leech Street
Maurice Johnson
Lye Johnson Farm
Friends Church Choir
Mills
Raymond Burrow
Montour
Strawberry shortcake event hosted by RNA Camp
The RNA Camp invites all to a Wednesday evening gathering on June 14 at their hall featuring free coffee and strawberry shortcake.
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R.N.A. Camp
LeGrand Girl Wins Degree at State University
Mr and Mrs Irving Ruben bauer attended baccalaureate services in Iowa City for the State University commencement. Their daughter Adeline earned an A B degree and will teach history at Victor high school next year after studying at LeGrand High School and Marshalltown Junior College.
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Irving Rubenbauer
Iowa City
State University
Adeline
LeGrand High School
Marshalltown Junior College
Victor High School
May Meeting of LeGrand Lucky Leaf 4-H Club
The LeGrand Lucky Leaf 4-H Club met May 31 at Louise Johnson’s home with sixteen members and two leaders. Kathryn Mills spoke on Our Symphony Orchestra, Arlene Hibbs reviewed Carillon Music, and Edna Johnson spoke on Handmade Notebook Covers. Esther Mahle crowned May Queen. two contests completed the program. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
Louise’ Johnson
Kathryn Mills
Arlene Hibbs
Edna Johnson
Esther Mahle
Local News and Personals Bicentennial Plant Bargains and Travels
Local notes report assorted sales and notices from LeGrand Iowa including strawberries yellow corn oats and bulk sprays. Mentions Mrs Mills visiting Cylinder and Jessie Manship returning from Mansfield teaching stint. Several residents and visitors are listed with travel updates and local events at Grinnell Oskaloosa and Penn College commencement with W C Mendenhall address.
What Has Become of LeGrand Friends Academy
Read at LeGrand Picnic in Whittier California May 1933 recounts the Friends Academy building being moved to Marshalltown and repurposed as part of a poultry ranch and adjacent bungalow on its site. It recalls Pioneer faculty and graduates and ponders the academy’s lasting influence beyond its walls.
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LeGrand
Whittier
California
P. C. Jones
Sam Jones
LeGrand Public School
Iowa River
Marshalltown
Mr. Jones
Rob
Friends Academy
Lester Williams
Williams Brothers
Marshalltown Manufacturing Company
Linn Creek
Marshalltown Canning Company
Edwin McGrew
E. B. Clinton
Name Them for Us Night Sky Question
A poem like question asks readers to identify two star planets seen near a crescent. It mentions a young man now a respected judge in the Court of Appeal of the 3rd Northern California district and a celestial display with a red star beside a brighter one. The clue asks readers to name the two star planets observed near the new moon.
Notable Educators Highlight School's Proud Alumni
Fragmented reminiscence recalls teachers who became prominent in education and journalism. One member spent many years with a major U.S. school publishing house and remains on its payroll despite retirement. The next year's class had two members, including Nic who dedicated life to journalism and teaching, ending with the narrator's reflection on associations with the Academy and its activities.
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U. S
Nic
Academy
Godly Wisdom and Weathered Faith Sermons at Friends Church
Rev Taylor Guthrie leads 10:30 Children Day program and 7 Christian Endeavor. Weekly meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Event features reflections on hardship and faith with a poem about God tempering storms and the promise My grace is sufficient for thee.
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Christian Endeavor
Christ Church Service Schedule and Picnic News
Christian Church holds Church School at 10 a.m. with Doris Baumgartner as superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 features "The Cost of a New World." No evening service. Beginners' Class enjoyed a picnic Tuesday evening with Miss Alice Holland assisting the teacher Miss Mabel Gauntin serving lunch. All are welcome.
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Doris Baumgartner
Alice Holland
Mabel. Gaunt
Maintain Public Morale and Historical Perspective
Kansas City Star argues the press should soothe public nerves during crises. It highlights two reassuring article types: economic analysis showing boom washout and a historical review of past panics to give youth context. The piece cites Tom L. Johnson’s bank visit to illustrate calm, steady leadership guiding a restart.
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Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Congress
New York
Washington
Kansas City Star
Children’s Day Program at Friends Church
A Children’s Day program at Friends Church featured duets, recitations, solos, and class performances led by Hilda Rylander Esther Mahle and others. The event included a devotional, playlets, a dialogue, and a missionary offering, with Benediction by Pastor Ruth Stephenson. Also notes Mrs Phoebe McCarel has returned home from a two week visit to Albion Montour.
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Hilda Rylander
Esther Mahle
Madelyn Rank
Guthrie
Mary Sawyer
Dorothy Olson
Charlotte Sawyer
Johnny Jump
Frances Freiboth
Long—School
Benediction
Ruth Stephenson
J. L. Harrison
Phoebe McCarel
W. W. Amey
Albion
Montour
Body of Drowned Woman Located
The body of Miss Addie B. Conkling, who vanished from Marshalltown on late November 30, was found Friday by William Hawley of LeGrand while trailing stock. Identified by Sheriff Wicklund, the remains showed long exposure in the water with minimal clothing. Hawley declined the $100 reward offered for the recovery.
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Addie B. Conkling
Marshalltown
William Hawley
LeGrand
Hawley
Chadwick
Quarry
J. C. Himes
Gary Beeson
A Fine Address by Rev. Brown on Prohibition
Rev Stanley Brown pastor of the Presbyterian church in Marshalltown gave a sizzling talk at the Friends church on Wednesday urging retention of the 18th Amendment. He urged voters to place an X in the middle of the circle at the top of the second column on the ballot and quit there. The audience heard his strong views on prohibition.
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Stanley Brown
Presbyterian Church
Marshalltown
Friends Church
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