Girl Drowned at Three Bridges Quarry Picnic Grounds
Two sisters Phyllis Wood fourteen and Mildred twelve daughters of Mrs J J Stewart Quarry were swept into the whirlpool while swimming at the Quarry three bridges area. John Seleine of Marshalltown battled the currents to rescue Mildred but the older girl Phyllis disappeared. Cecil Mellbinney of Conrad aided in the later rescue. Phyllis was recovered the next morning in twelve feet of water. a funeral service followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Quarry
Three Bridges
Phyllis Wood
Mildred
J. J. Stewart
John Seleine
Marshalltown
Seleiie
Cecil ‘Mellbinney
Conrad
Seleine
Selemne
Lawrence Wilhau
Phyllis “Dorothy Wood
Central City
Neb
LeGrand
Frank Wood
Seattle
Wash
F. 4. Mooney
Lester Wood
Mary
Wm. Willits
Albion
Phyllis Stewart
Fred Bergen
Kenneth Stewart
Detroit
Mich
James Stewart
Gilman
Peter Stewart
Estes Funeral Home
L. T. Hibbs
Friends Cemedy
Russell Dougherty
Kenneth Randall
Local News and Personals in LeGrand Iowa
The P A Sanders family visited in Lynnville with Stephen staying longer. Ruth Piper attended Iowa City commencement, with Zella O Neal a 1932 graduate. Zella earned an A B degree and journalism certificate at Iowa City. The Reporter family joined other locals at baccalaureate events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Gaunt
P. A. Sanders
Lynnville
Stephen
Ruth Piper
Albion
Iowa City
Moonday
Zella O’neal
Irena Hibbs
Havelock
Ralph
Columbus High School
Chas. O'Neal
Sumner
Zella
College of Liberal Arts
School of Journalism
Local Event Cast Includes Randall Gum Mert Hibbs Names
Raymond Randall Thos Gumert Orville Gummert and Leonard Hibbs figure in a community pageant with flower girls Arlene Hibbs Mercedes Randall Esther Mertka and Ruth Gumert and singers Mrs Jerome Gunde Miss Lucille Lawrence plus pianist Mas Hibbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Randall
Thos. Gummert
Orville Gummert
Leonard Hibbs
Arlene Hibbs
Mercedes Randall
Esther Mertka
Ruth Gummert
Jerome Gunde
Lucille Lawrence
Mas. Hibbs
Primary Results Far the Natives
The Monday primary in LeGrand and Marshall County Iowa drew a lively, crowded polling scene with 246 total votes cast. Voters saw a three run late rally and a decisive margin as several offices remain unsettled ahead of the county convention on July 2, signaling a heated four months of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
Marshall County
Iowa
Tow Farm
Smaba
LeGrand Opens Marshall County League With Win Over State Center
LeGrand defeated State Center 6 to 3 to start the Marshall County League season. The opener was played Sunday on the new field as LeGrand showed early momentum and powered to the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
State Center
Voters back Rose Rook in Marshall County race
Local reports note appreciation from voters after the primary and pledge of continued service if reelected. Other items include attendance at college commencements, visits from relatives, and community notices from LeGrand and Marshalltown areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Rose Rook
County Recorder
Body of Man Found Near LeGrand Depot
The badly mutilated corpse was found on the Northwestern tracks Wednesday morning about a mile east of the LeGrand depot. Papers from the victim’s pockets suggested the man was Reverend Daniel Caffery of Los Angeles. He wore overalls and appeared to have been riding an eastbound freight. The train crew picked up the body and took it to Tama while efforts to locate friends or relatives continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
Daniel Caffery
Los Angeles
Tama
Flower Transplant Acknowledgment From Mix Specht
A reader thanks Mix Specht for a deed of kindness involving the Iowa river area. The note expresses appreciation and mentions plans to transplant a flower to ensure it reproduces its kind in future years.
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Iowa River
Friends Church Picnic and Activities In London Gallery Tale
The piece notes a Friends church schedule with Rev. Taylor Guthrie and O W Johnson as leaders. It invites members to a June 16 picnic at 10 a.m. and lists meetings. A London gallery description contrasts unfinished statue with a pedestal inscription about an artist’s untimely death and a moral urging to complete great tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Geniius
Christian Church postpones Children’s Day program
The Christian Church announces the Children’s Day observance planned for Sunday morning has been postponed indefinitely. Regular services will be held: 10 a.m. Church School, 11 a.m. Morning Worship with the theme God’s Care It’s Center and Circumference, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor on Getting the Most Out of Our Leisure Time John 9 4, 8 p.m. Evening Service theme A Square Deal, Wednesday 8 p.m. Prayer Circle. All are welcome to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Quarry Chapel Sunday Services and Events
Quarry Chapel announces Sunday School at 10 am led by Lucille Lawrence, Church Service at 11 with theme Enemies that Must Be Conquered, and Evening Service at 8 pm led by Rev. LaPlant of Toledo. Miss Wilma Gaunt visits Marshalltown. R N A lodge hosts a strawberry shortcake social June 15 at 5:30 with a quilt prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EB. Gibson
RH. Duncan
Grace Russell
Marshalltown
W. HE. Weitzell
L. E. Gaunt
W. M. Gaunt
Lucille Lawrence
Rev. LaPlant
Toledo
Cal Dougherty
Omaha
Eddie Stollard
R.N. A. Lodge
North Quarry Opens and Employs Local Residents
North Quarry begins active operations with about fifteen local residents employed. Workers cleared debris from in front of the railroad bridge from last fall and spring high water. The county hired Wm. Johnson to remove driftwood and riffraff, a task praised as effective. Tracks are under repair by section men.
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Wm. Johnson
Handorf Mrs Fred Handorf dies after long illness
Mrs Fred Handorf died at home in the Dillon community Wednesday morning after a long bedfast period due to cancer. Born Malinda Rubenbauer in 1863 near Dillon, she lived there her entire life and will be buried in Dillon cemetery following services at Trinity Lutheran church. Surviving are her husband, four children, two sisters, two brothers, nine grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Handorf
Fred Handorf
Dillon
Malinda Rubenbauer
John Handorf
Gladbrook
Ross Haynes
Dunedin
Fla
Raymond Peterson
Marshalltown
Mabel Handorf
John Benson
Gus Freiboth
George
Martin Rubenbauer
Trinity Lutheran Church
Theodore Hinck
Harold
Rondo Handorf
Emmett
Hiram Rubenbauer
Donald Jacobs
Amos Freiboth
Wilma
Arlette Handorf
Blanche
Adeline
Dorothy
Inez Rubenbauer
Harold Handorf
Lena Handorf
Roscoe Armstrong
Dumont
Emma Jacobs
Tipton
T.R
Road improvement expected after long wait near LeGrand
After a year waiting for Primary 135 improvements toward LeGrand, gravel was spread Tuesday and oiling of the roadway will follow. Detour markers remain in place, with traffic diverted toward Julien Street past the T. M. Sawyer and Lars Thompson properties. Let the work continue.
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LeGrand
Julien Street
T. M. Sawyer
Lars Thompson
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Taylor Guthrie
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Harold Guthrie
C. D. Harvey
Alfred Sloan
Sterling NL
Sloans
Cora Adair
St.Thomas Hospital
A. T. Sawyer
California
Frank Echer
Randall
Northwestern Railroad
Echer
John Krughel
Spillville
Bily Brothers
Grace Ray
Rebecca Graham
Trim State Center
Smaha
Jas. Dougherty
Helen Barton
Clemons
Naoma McKinney
Cole
Cal Dougherty Home
Frank Matter
Sioux Rapids
BE. A
Loren Rank
Arthur Street
Caldwell
Ida
John Hadley
Chas. Woods
Clarence Hinshaw
New Providence
Sarah Mann Imel
San Diego
Calif
C. R. Gaunt
Old College
Center
Simcox
Buschbom
R. Manship
T. Manship
Hines
T-Manship
Green Mountain
B. H. Beane
Beane
Bedford
Neil Perry
Dunkerton
Mary Lamer
Mrs
Wilbur Lowry
Boxholm
Ardella Richards
W. F. Estes
Ene Erickson
East Main Street
Charlie Specht
Helen Flowers
Larson
Ralph Piper
Alvin
Rosedale
LeGrand High
Timber Border
Frank Miles
Town Legionaire
Friends Church
Bible School
O. W. Johnson
Christian Church
Sarah M. Piper
Quarry Chapel
Pastor
Wilma Gaunt
Mildred Gaunt
Billa Smith
J. L. Harrison
North Quarry
Plant
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