LeGrand picnic memories noted in Whittier diary
Whittier California June 1 1926 report of the seventh annual LeGrand picnic at Hollenbeck Park Los Angeles with remarks by J R White Libbie Hammond Hartley and others recalling old LeGrand days. The gathering lists many attendees and local travelers share updates and travels including farm and college news.
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Whittier
Calif
LeGrand Reporter
Hollenbeck Park
Los Angeles
Hawkkeye
J. R. White
Libbie Hammond Hartley
Joe C. Hisey
Ross Hammond
Addie Hammond Hadley
Academy
Parker P. Mercer
Libbie Mercer Pierson
Hiram Hammond
Anna Hammond
J. W. Plummer
Rhoda More Plummer
Allen Hisey
Dr. Reiterman
Lewis Reiterman
Corinne McCord Whinery
Mary Hammond
Jessie Whinery Ives
Eva Hanegan Stirman
John R. White
Scott Keen
Nellie Willits Keen
Robert Jr. White
Ella Heald White
Ross L. Hammond
Pierson
Geo. H. Pierson
Henry A. McCord
Helen Plummer McCord
Elizabeth Hammond Hartley
Adeline Hamsmond Hadley
Anita Willits Dahl
Milford Dahl
Milford Willits
Leliths
Irene Dahl
Watch claimed as Beane heirloom with old Keen find
A timepiece advertised as missing last week is claimed by A L Beane who says he advertised for it in the Reporter. The watch, engraved London Bridge and made by M J Tobias of Liverpool, belonged to James Beane and passed through Albert Beane before resurfacing near Mayor Keen's property.
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N. O. Keen
Amwi Willits
Post Ofice
A. L. Beane
Ralph Beane
B. H. Beane
Sharp
Mr. Keen
Albert Beane
Reporter
London Bridge
M. J. Tobias
Liverpool
James Beane
Beane
Joel Beane
Albert
Jonathan Beede
Death of Henry Lentz at 92 in Dillon area
Henry Lentz age 92 died at 7 15 am Monday at his daughter Mrs Wm Baer’s home three quarters of a mile north of Dillon of age infirmities He was born June 14 1843 in Pennsylvania and came to this country in 1863 He is survived by son Fred Lentz of Des Moines and three daughters Mrs Warren Bremer Camp Crook SD Mrs Wm Webber Fairfield CA and Mrs Wm Baer Dillon One brother Jacob Lentz of Los Angeles also survives Funeral held at 2 30 pm Wednesday at the home with Rev F N Wheeler in charge Burial in Rock Valley cemetery.
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Warren Bremer
Camp Crook
M. D
Wm. Webber
Fairfield
Calif
Wm. Baer
Dillon
Jacob Lentz
Los Angeles
F. N. Wheelar
Rock Valley Cemetery
Finest Guaranteed Hosiery Ad Seeks Help in LeGrand Area
Sworn proof of $75 per week and $1.50 an hour for spare time advertised by Wilkin Hosiery Company Dept. M-71 Greenfield Ohio. Auto furnished, no capital or experience required for positions in LeGrand territory and surrounding area. 126 styles and colors offered at low prices.
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Wilkin Hosiery Company
Dept
M-71
Greenfield, O
Farm Home Distinctive Names Move Gains In Tennessee
A Tennessee movement encourages naming farm homes with dignity and permanence. Since 1900 more than 3,000 homes have registered names with the extension service or State Department of Agriculture, and the practice is urged for remaining farms. Names appear on mailboxes, signs, gate plaques, and product labels to inspire home improvement and better grading of farm goods. Albert O'Brien, injured at Whitman sawmill, is recovering well at St Thomas Hospital.
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Tennessee
United’States Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
State Department of Agriculture
Albert O’brien
Whitman
St. Thomas Hospital
Primary Election Voter Turnout and Senate Contest
Monday's primary drew usual interest with 162 votes in LeGrand No 1, about half the expected turnout. The main focus was the senate race, with totals led by UMMINS OCKHART as shown in the final tally.
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LeGrand
Wedding Bells at Bridges Home in Makto ur
A wedding joyously joined Vivian Mae Bridges and Charles Howard Keen on Wednesday June 9 at 5 p.m. in Makto ur. Rev Brintnall officiated in a pink and white decor setting with a simple ring ceremony. The couple will reside near LeGrand and are greeted with best wishes from many friends and relatives in WeGland and surrounding towns.
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W. D. Bridges
Maktour
Vivian Mae
Charles Howard Keen
George Keen
LeGrand
Brintnall
Methodist Church
Joyce Bridges
Hower
Mendelssohn
George Keep
N. O. Keen
Thos. Keen
Clyde Hoover
William Hoover
WeGland
Howard Searle
Marshalltown
Irene Franks
Mt. Vernon
J. M. Bridges
Lisbon
Missea Sadie
Mincie Bridges
Mediapolis
Myrtle’ Bridges
R. W. Bridges
Highland Park, II
Keen
W. C. T. U. Social Held with Songs and Supper
The W C T U Social at the hall drew good attendance last Friday with songs and skits by Loyal Temperance Legion members under Mrs. Homer Biddlecum. Mrs. A H Pemberton John Rylander John Manship and Rev Homer Biddlecum spoke briefly. A cafeteria supper preceded the program and all left satisfied.
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W.C.T. DU
Loyal Temperance Legion
Homer Biddlecum
A. H. Pemberton
John Rylander
John Manship
Friends Church Service Schedule and Activities
The Friends Church announces a 10 a.m. Bible School led by W. E. Hoover, a children's day program at 10:30 a.m., a talk by the pastor, 7 p.m. Senior Endeavor with Howard Sanders presiding, 8 p.m. Gospel Service, a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m., and a Thursday 2 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. Charles Beane. Strangers and visitors are welcome at all services.
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Bible School
Wm. E Hoover
Howard Sanders
Woman’s Missionary Society
Charles Beane
Christians Church Weekly Schedule and Guest Supply
The Christian Church presents a full Sunday schedule with 10:00 am Church School led by Anna Herbert, 10:30 am Special Children's Day program with Home Mission offering, 7:00 am Christian Endeavor led by Opal Billick and Viola Duncan, 8:00 pm Evening Worship, and a Wednesday Prayer Circle at 7. Rev J W Piper and wife will substitute for Mr Bentley who is absent Sunday.
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Anna Herbert
Christian Endeavor
Opal Billick
Lesder
Viola Duncan
Mr. Bentley
J. W. Piper
Quarry Chapel Sunday School and Services Schedule
Quarry Chapel announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Clarence Hartwell superintendent. Morning service at 11 a.m. features a sermon on The Hope of the Future. Evening service at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Midweek service. Ladies Aid Society meets Friday, June 11, with Mrs. Lars Omundson in LeGrand. Cordial welcome.
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Clarence Hartwell
Aid Society
Lars Omundson
LeGrand
Thorough washing after poison ivy exposure urged by experts
The article advises prompt thorough washing after ivy contact to remove poison from skin before penetration. Use thick lather with hot water changes, alkaline soap, running water, and clean basins. If inflammation forms, apply soda or Epsom salt solutions. dilute grindelia extract. keep cloths moist. Seek a physician for extensive cases. Also notes Ralph Mills visiting his parents and planning work with a Highway Commission surveying gang, with more news expected next week.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ralph Mills
Dr. Sodora
E. M. Mills
Grinnell Land
Highway Commission
Ralph
Tama Road Election Set For Thursday Vote Looms On County Gravel Plan
A Tama county road bond vote is scheduled for Thursday June 17. Backers tout a $311000 highway grant to pave the Lincoln Highway from Montour to the county line and beyond, while opponents worry over countywide road coverage and the balance between Tama and Marshall counties. The piece notes the plan spreads funding over years, includes four townships, and mentions local travelers already using better roads. Burton Minish and his wife from Peoria stop in LeGrand en route to college events.
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Tama County
Marshall County
Tama
Montour
LeGrand
Orange
Hutterville
Highway Commission
Tama ‘County
Goth
Marshalltown
Butlerville
Chas
Coffin
Hera
Illinois
Missouri
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