Otto Gresting Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Otto Gresting, 1868 birth near Dillon and longtime resident near LeGrand, died at Deaconess hospital from a self-inflicted gunshot. He had been under medical care after an illness and was moved to Marshalltown for better care. He married Hulda Anderson in 1894. no children. Funeral at Friends church in Marshalltown with burial in Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Gresting
Marshalstown
Otto Greating
Dillon
LeGrand
Hulda Anderson
Kjeste Greating
Norway
Friends Church
Marshalltown
HB. W.cope
Riverside Cemetery
Max Bowen Wins Scholarship To Cincinnati University
Max Bowen graduates Tama High and heads to the University of Cincinnati to pursue a five year electrical engineering course with a practical work schedule. He worked mornings and evenings at Witosky's shoe store during high school, and Paul Hartgall takes his place for the summer, possibly permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Bowen
Tama High School
Cincinnati
Ohio
University of Cincinnati
Bowen
Witosky
Paul Hartgall
Tame High
Tams News- Herald
Did You Get One Renewals Mail to Subscribers
A midweek notice says about seventy five subscribers were mailed renewal solicitations to raise ready money. The plan aims for fifty or sixty renewals to secure cash to tide the publication over, noting heavy spring expenses and hope for prompt, generous responses.
Regular June Teachers Examination in Marshalltown
The June Teachers Examination will be held in the county superintendent's office in Marshalltown on June 23 24 and 25 1926 starting at 8 a m County Superintendent E Shutt presiding Ralph Beane returns from work at Peon College Oskaloosa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
A. C. E. Shutt
Ralph Beane
Peon College
Oskaloosa
Local Notes and Visits From LeGrand Community
Harold Rasmus, attending Penn college, returned home Monday. Rent offered for a garage room in a barn, $1.50 monthly. Dr J M Mills and family visited Newton and home. Several locals hosted and visited relatives in LeGrand and nearby towns. A big rodeo ad from the American Legion announced for Marshall county fairgrounds June 24 25 26. A fishing party from LeGrand endured a misadventure returning with eight bullheads after a long day in rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rasmus
Penn College
J. M. Mills
John Haynes
Waterville
Minn
Reed
American Legion
Marshall County Fairgrounds
Sarah Twogood
Kingsley
Mesdames
W. M. Gaunt
Wm. McAllister
Jessie Manship
Frances Low
Harlow Mills
Omar Manship
Earl Rylander
Ames
Rolf Wolken
Hiram Ellers
Paullina
Cassie Wolken
John H. Wolken
Dillon
B. H. Beane
David
Ray Duncan
Homer Rhodes
Lake Cornelia
Clarion
Belmond
Hampton
LeGrand
Florida Alligator Arrives as Family Pet From Florida
Raymond Beane receives a baby alligator from brother Lewis who has spent months in Florida. The two foot live reptile, shipped in an open crate, causes a crowd when brought into town. Hackman Sanders showcases the creature in a street puddle bath and asks what to feed and how to nest the pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Beane
Lewis
Florida
Hackman Sanders
Raymond
Drough Breaks With Heavy Rain Blessing Local Farmers
A long drought ended with a heavy rain that totaled about four inches across the area, reviving corn oats and potato crops. Farmers greet relief with smiles as fruit and other crops begin to recover. Visitors from Pasadena, Calif., and LeGrand townsfolk shared memories during a brief stop, including Mr Thompson now in his $1 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter Pluvius
LeGrand
Chas. Thompson
Pasadena
Calif
Portland
Maine
Gilman
Thomas
Nathan McGrew
Thompson
Northrop and Mills Wedding in Grinnell Park Scene
Miss Ruth Emily Northrop and Ralph Robert Mills wed Saturday in Grinnell under a vine arbor in Merrill park. About forty guests attended. after the ceremony, the couple planned to reside at 1409 Broad Street. The bride, from Hartwick, graduated from Parkersburg High and studied at Ellsworth College Cedar Falls and Cornell College Mount Vernon. the groom, from LeGrand, is an engineer with the state highway commission in Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnall
Merrill Park
Ruth Emily Northrop
Byron W. Northrop
Hartwick
Ralph Robert Mills
Ernest M. Mills
LeGrand
Ray Mills
Broad Street
Honor Audenty
Parkersburg
Ellsworth College
Town Falls
Lowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
State Exchange Bank
LeGrand High School
State Highway Commission
Grinneil
Local Road Surfacing Moves Ahead Toward Timber Creek Stone
Dillon county authorities push hard surfacing on the road from the Rubenbauer corner toward Timber Creek quarry as part of planned improvements. A pencil-pusher journalist recalls the rough ride and notes the project’s momentum amid light local chatter. Blue Beane returns from Waterloo for a brief stay. Mrs. Mary Bartle receives hospital care and shows modest improvement. Mrs. H. D. Hoover travels to Cedar Rapids to visit her daughter. Ed Meltvedt departs for Yellowstone National Park to guide tourists this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Timber Creek
Rubenbauer Corner
Spyway
Mary Bartle
Deaconess Hospital
H. D. Hoover
Cedar Rapids
Ed Meltvedt
Yellowstone National Park
Uncia Sam
Friends Church Services and Activities Schedule
The Friends Church announces a full Sunday schedule starting at 10 a.m. with Bible School led by Wm. E. Hoover, worship at 11, Junior Endeavor led by Hat Tie Hibbs, and 7 p.m. Senior Endeavor with Lander, Jessie Manship and Bishop. Evening sermon titled Joseph, the Obedient Son. Midweek prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Strangers and visitors are welcome at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Wm. E. Hoover
Ila. m
Lla. m
Christian Church notices and social events
Christian Church announces services with School Superintendent Anna Herbert and Opal Billick presiding in the morning and evening worship. A Prayer Circle meets midweek, and Mr. and Mrs. A A Piper hosted the C B society. Ladies Aid held a lunch at C W Kellogg’s. Mission Glide plans its annual June picnic next Thursday with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Herbert
Christian Endeavor
Opal Billick
Quarry Chapel Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic
Quarry Chapel announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Clarence Hartwell, superintendent. Morning service at Ila.m with a sermon titled Consideration of Others. A midweek service is planned for 3 p.m. on Tuesday evening. A cordial welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hartwell
Well On Hill Mail Carrier Struck By Sand Pail
A hill area mail carrier attempting to clear quicksand from a well using a windlass was struck on the head by a descending bucket of sand. He lost consciousness briefly but was rescued by workers above ground and recovered. He planned to resume the task but may reconsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Rosdale
Ira
Psi
Late Subscriptions Noted From Mixed Locations
A list of late subscribers includes Bennie Swenson Ochayedan Ia Mrs Ettie Esmay Fullerton Cal Addie Adair Marshalltown Mrs W S Keen Whittier Cal Harry Moore Iowa Park Tex Marian Mills Ames Iowa Gunder Olson Buhl Idaho Bert Alsing E A Shelton C D Harvey Harry Horo J W Piper LeGrand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Swenson
Ochayedan
Ettie Esmay
Fullerton
Cal
Addie Adair
Marshalltown
W.S. Keen
Whittier
Harry Moore
Iowa Park
Tex
Marian Mills
Ames
Iowa
Gunder Olson
Buhl
Idaho
Bert Alsing
E. A. Shelton
C. D. Harvey
Harry Horo
J. W. Piper
LeGrand
State Fair Draws Attention With Expanded Program
Advance notice outlines a larger Town State Fair and National Livestock Show set for August 8, featuring the National Livestock Show with 7,001 head of cattle horses swine and sheep. Exhibits span Agricultural Department Farm Boys and Girls Fair Junior Livestock Show Horticultural Flower Poultry and more with shows including a 500 000 bloom Midwest Glads display and a national team pulling contest offering 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Agricultural Department
Tuwa
Horticultural Department
Midwest
American Gladiolas Society
United States
Women’s Fair
Iowa
State Fish & Game Department
Reading Laboratories
Farm Bureau
Lews
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Otto Greating Gommits
IH. Billick and
Jewell
Newton
Roy Grimes
Leonard
Dr. Mills
Lizzie Davis
Scarsboro
Given Johnson
Phoeba McCaral
Glen McCarel
Newburg
Wayna Humphreys
Arlene
New Providence
Jo. W. Piper
H. M. Armstrong
Lars Peterson
Gilbert
Lars
Bruce
Wis
Henry Peterson
Washington
U.S
Herman Wolken
Dernard Humphrey
Quaker Lane
John Meader
Bettie
Philadelphia
G. A. Mote
Meader
Nellie Wooten
Isom Wooten
Lewis Beane
Drouth
LeGrand Streets
John Wells
H. A. Shelton
Roy Wells
Thomval Thompson
Springville
G. C. Wells
Northrop—Mills
Grinnell
Times-Republican
Stortwick
Blue Beane
Waterloo
Hower G. Bropiecum
Pastor
Christian Church
L. BE. Foutansses
Hanoto Bentzey
Ira Gaunt
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