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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
4
The author nostalgically recalls LeGrand in thriving childhood days filled with simple joys. It contrasts harsh labels with vivid memories of snowbound winters, school walks to the Academy, kind neighbors, and a deep sense of faith, family, and community.
The first Homecoming planning session met last Friday in the Reporter office. J F Rylander chaired with Chas Dunham secretary as boosters expressed interest. Public support appeared strong but more volunteers were needed to form committees and start concrete arrangements for this fall.
A compact list highlights high school recipients in perfect attendance. Notable names include Harold Dykhuis Arlo Harris Maurice Johnson Evelyn Dykhuis Clifford Harn Julia Peak Mary Perry and Kenneth Perry plus top attendees Dava Baumgartner Myma Johnson Olive Rosedale Dexter Baumgartner James Dykhuis Arlene Hibbs Clarice Iverson Georgia Percy Ruth Ludwig Winifred Rosedale Bruce Baumgartner Mervin Dykhuis Neil Perry Loretta Harem Louise Johnson Virginia Nodland Maxine Rasmussen Hilda Rylander Esther Hoover and Maxine Hoover. Dramatic Humorous and Oratorical winners are noted with Cloris Ludwig Dorothy Rubenbauer Leova Crow Ercil Beane Alvin Rosedale Ralph Piper. Music contests list Ernest BeaneVirgil Horn Lois Beane Cloris Ludwig Virgil Horn. Academic tests cite Julia Peak Jeanette Perisho and Alvin Rosedale Helen Larson Lauretta Bigelow. Senior scholastic honors go to Alvin Rosedale and others. Athletic honors names include Boys Russell Hibbs Donavon Hines Ralph Piper Alvin Rossdale Norman Manship Kenneth Perry Dale Keen Harvey Rasmussen and Girls Maxine Armstrong Cloris Ludwig Eleanor Russell Ruth Adair Wilma Gaunt Lawilda Rosedale Mary Perry Helen Ludwig Yell leaders Ruth Guthrie John Rhodes.
A lively hometown account of a makeshift circus at Roger Haynes Place featuring Ringmaster Norman Finton, performers Franklin Ludwig, Roger Haynes, Willis Guthrie, and Donald Beane. The show included animal acts, acrobatics, a bucking bronco, and a belted singalong of the Star Spangled Banner. Buck Guthrie reported popcorn and beauty parlor attractions sold out.
LeGrand rallied from four runs down in the ninth to edge the M. & St. L. team 9 to 8 on Newton's diamond. Dunham delivered the winning sacrifice as LeGrand-Smaha pitcher Perry and Thurston of M. & St. L. held steady. Jackson pitched well for M. & St. L. with 8 strikeouts. LeGrand plans a return match against Gladbrook next Sunday.
The library will open Monday and branch books may be obtained at the school building from 1 to 4 p m on Mondays. Miss Verle Weitzell and Miss Dorothy Specht will supervise during the summer months. Mahlon Gaunt, a Cherry Paper mill worker in Tama who also plays on the Tamaball team, recently pitched a no hit no run game against Garwin, winning 9 to 0. Perry Lynch, a leading amateur pitcher in the region, opposed him.
Rev. Taylor Guthrie leads a 10:30 Children’s Day program followed by a June 18 picnic sponsored by the Missionary Union. All church Sunday school and Missionary Union members invited. Bring baskets and dishes, plus lemon juice. If roads are muddy, moved to Riverview park with church transportation from 10 am.
The Sunday program featured a School at 10:00 led by Maude Gaunt followed by Morning Worship at 11 with the theme Serving. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:00 p.m. with Cloris Ludwig presiding on How Great Leaders Served their Generation. Evening Service at 8 explores Lifes Royal Path. Prayer Circle meets Wednesday at 8. The Sunday school celebrated Children's Day with a fine program.
Quarry Chapel announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Clarence Hartwell as superintendent and a church service at 11 a.m. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Tuesday evening services at 8:00 p.m. are also noted.
The LeGrand consolidated school board will accept bids on routes 2 4 5 6 and 1 formerly run by G C Johnson G W Dunham Amile Frundle and Rev Taylor Guthrie by July 1 1930. The board may accept or reject all bids. Mrs C D Harvey secretary. Also notices offer work for boys and locals visiting with various townspeople including Dr and Mrs DeLong and families. Local events and a wedding announcement amid community news.
Obituary from Belle Plaine Union notes Amanda Frances Snyder Munson born July 9 1849 in North Carolina died May 26 from a heart attack. She lived in LeGrand and Belle Plaine raised a large family and was active in the Friends Church. Survived by children Elmer F Munson Ida Wilson Mable Marker John H Munson Nettie Brand and many grandchildren. Funeral at Belle Plaine Congregational Church with interment in LeGrand Friends Cemetery. Many relatives and friends attended from across Iowa and nearby states.
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