Iowa Rail line bid stirs Marshall county bus debate
A notice from the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners announced a certificate request by Iowa Railway and Light Corp to operate a 22 passenger bus route linking Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine Chelsea Tama Montour and Marshalltown. Hearing set June 11 1929 later postponed to June 18. Delegations from LeGrand and nearby towns attended with local officials and a luncheon at Hotel Roosevelt. The company withdrew objections after talks. Service could begin soon depending on the commission’s decision.
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Times- Republican
Board of Railroad Commissioners
State of
Iowa
Marshall County
Iowa Railway and Light Corporation
Cedar Rapids
Belle Plaine
Chelsea
Tama
Montour
Marshalltown
Linn
Benton
Marshall Counties
Linn County Auditor
Board of Railroad Commissioners of
State of Iowa
George L. McCaughan
Des Moines
LeGrand
Mojor
Toledo
Ray Adair
Fee
Board of Commissioners
Linn County
Lynch
Iowa Railway and Light
Hotel Roosevelt
J. F. Rylander
J. R. Manship
A. J. Ludwig
Hot Weather Tips From Iowa Health Bulletin
Iowa State Department of Health urges proper adjustments to warm weather with seven tips. Wear light clothing and reduce fat intake. Use fans and air circulation, keep windows closed during peak heat, drink water, limit meals, slow pace if energetic, and stay cheerful. Local notices mention Mrs. Anna Kempe under doctor care and visits by the Hertle, Lamer, and Manship families.
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Iowa
Anna Kempe
Ha Hertle
Jean
Vancleve
Martin Lamer
Teachers Examination in Marshalltown June 26 27 28 1929
The regular June teachers examination will be held in the office of the county superintendent in Marshalltown Iowa on June 26 27 and 28 1929 hearing at 8 o'clock a m C E Shutt County Superintendent Max Adair is working at Shady Oaks park.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Max Adair
Shady Oaks Park
LeGrand Beats Beaman 11-4 in Iowa Valley League
LeGrand defeated Beaman 11 to 4 to stay unbeaten in the Iowa Valley League. Glen Smaha pitched for LeGrand in a heady game as Albion and LeGrand led the standings with strong showings, while Conrad upset Green Mountain 7 to 8. Green Mountain visits LeGrand next Saturday June 22.
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LeGrand
Beaman
Glen Smaha
Times-Republican
Albion
Town Valley
Grundy County
Ferguson
Tod
Collins
Leonard
Loucks
Fuller
Conrad
Green Mountain
Dodds
Coulter
Lynk
W. L. Pet. Albion
Ferguson Green Mountn
Webb Bryngelson and Dean Webb wed in Dunbar
Lucille Marie Bryngelson age 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Bryngelson Dunbar married Rev Dean Webb age 21 son of Mr and Mrs Lee Webb Davenport on Monday June 17 at Congregational church. They will reside in Marshalltown where Webb works in Hotel Tallcorn pharmacy.
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Mrs. Petrie
Marshalltown
Mr. Webb
Hotel
Talleorn Pharmacy
Richards
Jesse Shaefer
Green City
Adair—Davis
Toledo
Des Moines
Irene Davis
Niel Adair
Adair
Davis
Oskaloosa
Toledo Chronicle
Younker Bros
Ray Adair
Toledo Savings Bank
Iowa National Bank
Friends Church Picnic at Riverview Park
The Friends church annual picnic was held Tuesday at Riverview park in Marshalltown. The day was ideal with children enjoying swings and slides while men played horse shoes. A generous dinner followed in the dining hall and an indoor ball game kept energy high. Ice cream was quickly eaten once opened.
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Friends Church
Riverview Park
Marshalltown
Mare Stone Roads planned extensions near German Lutheran church
Mare Stone Roads extends macadam work from the George Brennick driveway eastward to the Bert Alsing corner and west to Fred Gummert. A second extension runs west of the township line past Fred Nuese to John Gummert. Miss Mildred and Wilma Gaunt returned from Watervoloo after ten days with Mr and Mrs Wm McAllister.
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George Brennick
Bert Alsing
Fred Gummert
Fred Nuese
John’ Gummert
Mildred
Wilma ‘Gaunt
Watverloo
Wm. McAllister
Friends Church Service Schedule and Theme Quotes
The listing notes a 10:00 Bible School in the church basement and an 11:00 Gospel service in Community hall with the topic World’s Greatest Lover. Evening activities include 7:00 C.E. and 8:00 sermon in the hall on Sitting at Jesus Feet. Wednesday prayer at 8 p.m. in True Blue class. The quote praises a steadfast heart and brave conduct.
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Jesus
True Blue
Christian Church Services And Meetings Announced
Christian Church schedules 10:00 Church School led by Supt Mary Higinbotham. Morning Worship at 11 with topic Glorifying a Name. Christian Endeavor at 7 led by Mabel Gaunt on Jesus Teaching Us Self-Control Mic 6 8 1 Peter 2 11-20. Evening Service at 8 on What Manner of Love. Prayer Circle Wednesday at 8. Mission Circle meeting Thursday at 2 in Ladies Aid rooms. All welcome.
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Mary Higinbotham
Mabel Gaunt
Jesus
Peter
Dykhuis
Mission Circle
Ladies Aid Rooms
Quarry Chapel Revival Edifies Local Congregation
Sunday School at 10, church service at 11. Union revival in Community Hall ended with about fifteen youths taking a stand for Christ and much aid for attendees. Rev Dunham preached a full gospel with fervor. Mrs Roe led music, choir and congregation sang well. Free will offering near one hundred dollars presented to Rev. Dunham before he left for Della Ohio.
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Dunham
Roe
Della
Ohio
Precocious pullets hatch at five months old
LeGrand's chick hatchery proprietor L E Bigelow reported Buff Orpington pullets that began laying at about five months. He said they hatched December 30 and the first pullets laid on June 6, a startlingly early production for hatchery stock.
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LeGrand
L. E. Bigelow
Locust Chorus Echoes From Iowa Timber Route
While returning from Cedar Rapids the writer heard a bedlam of sounds near the Iowa river bridge east of the Tamu area. The noise, likened to all tires punctured at once and air escaping, came from a chorus of 17 year locusts. A party member who visited the spot earlier explained the insect chorus. Mrs Lucy Ferguson of Marshalltown visited Wednesday through Monday at Mrs Charles Beane’s home.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa River Bridge
Tamu
Jleen
Backbone of rural life rises with Farm Relief push
Community life on farms and small towns declines from low income and isolation. Hoover Farm Relief is cited as turning trends, boosting prices and giving farmers hope. Emphasis on roads tying towns to markets, schools, churches, and local merchants. Encourages Farm to remain central and warns against diverting trade to cities.
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Thenters
iChief
Cozad
Nebraska
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