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Newspaper

Le Grand Reporter

Location

Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

4

LeGrand Enigys Gf P Convention LeGrand Enigys Gf P

A Kansas City convention broadcast drew wide listening in LeGrand Iowa where Herbert Hoover’s nomination sparked pride and curiosity. Uncle Davis Hoover, 76, telegraphed congratulations and quizzed about costs, while locals noted the radio’s rapid progress since 1924.

Ncle Davis LeGrand Iowa Little Herbert Hoover Republican National Headquarters Kansas City Davis Hoover Uncle Davis Herbert Hoovers Davis Herbie al Smith Hoover

Two Former Owans Write Back Home

Excerpts from letters by Ed LeGrand and Elmina Farquhar Cook recounting memories of LeGrand Iowa and Pasadena California. They describe strawberry dishes, old friends, a LeGrand picnic at Whittier, local busi ness, and hopes for Hoover in the next election.

Los Angeles Calif LeGrand Mississippi Valley Elmina Farquhar Cook Pasadena Wilson Albany Marshalltown Bob Herbert Whittier Lewis Salisbury Ross Harry Hammond Joe Hisey John White Scott Nellie Keen Rob White C.C. Thompson Alden Coppock Dr. Reiterman Lewis

Letter Of Thanks From Honest John At Marshall Co Home

A note from John Crow at the Marshall County home dated June 12 28 expresses gratitude for the care received in LeGrand. He recounts improved health and gratitude for meals a clean bed kind treatment prayers flowers visits and a book from local youth. He notes a spiritual reflection and asks for God’s blessing on LeGrand residents.

Mr. Guthrie Jesus LeGrand John Crow

Richards Family Reunion at A C Rowlinson Home

The Elisha Richards reunion drew a large crowd despite poor roads at the home of A C Rowlinson. Attendees included C E Richards and family from Garwin, E Yetley and wife from Green Mountain, Lloyd Zink and wife from Green Mountain, Ross Richards and son Darrow from Garwin, and numerous others from LeGrand Albion Melbourne Cedar Falls and nearby towns.

Elisha Richards A. C. Rowlinson C.E. Richards Goldie Russell Mildred Leta Emma Garwin Everett Yetley Green Mountain Lloyd Zink Ross Richards Darrow Jesse Richards Evelyn Ganyin Joe Haynes Helen LeGrand Carl Parsons Ellen Wendell R. W. Gettle Wilford Green Mountains A. W. Richards Katherine Pauline Lois Albion Homer Harrison Bernice Homer Vivian Wilda Melbourne Gladys Harrison iPeoria Ill Ralph Moore Perry Moore Curtis Dougherty Oscar Hanson Richard Cedar Falls Sam Judge Virgil Della Richards Wayne Reed Wanda Ramona Orval Adair Wm. Fisher

LeGrand Beats State Center In 6 to 8 Exhibition

The LeGrand team from Iowa Valley League traveled to State Center last Saturday and defeated State Center 6 to 8 in a friendly contest praised as a fine exhibition of baseball. Nearby results include Green Mountain beating Bethel 11 to 4 to extend its undefeated run. Lamoille beat Friends 29 to 9 for its first win. Liscomb defeated Albion 16 to 10. Local notes report several visits, family updates, and travel plans among residents.

LeGrand Iowa Valley League State Center Green Mountain Bethel Friends Marshalltown Lamoille Liscomb Albion Bethel Grove

Entertaining Strangers Reveals Early Family History Ties

LeGrand hosted a Thursday gathering of Mrs. T. B. Mann Floy Shermerhorn Bonnie Grace Schermerhorn from Gladbrook and Eva May Giger of Winfield Kansas. They visited Mrs. Manns niece Mrs. Austa Strom and photographed Coate Fortner lineage sites while adding volumes to their genealogy.

Maka LeGrand T. B. Mann Floy Shermerhorn Bonnie Grace Schermerhorn Gladbrook Eva May Giger Winfield Kaw T. E. Emma Fortner Coate and Fortner

June Teachers Examination in Marshalltown Office

Regular June Teachers Examination will be held in the county superintendent's office in Marshalltown Town on June 27, 28 and 29, 1928, starting at 3 o'clock a.m. Co. E. Shutt, County Superintendent.

Marshalltown Co. E. Shutt

Chicken Dinner at Community Hall by Ladies of the Church

The Christian church ladies plan a chicken dinner at Community Hall on Thursday June 28, serving from 6 pm for 40 cents. Menu features creamed chicken hot biscuits new potatoes creamed buttered peas cabbage salad bread pickles jelly peach pie and coffee. Order today if for Saturday. L. E. Bigelow. Mrs. E. M. Mills travels with son Dr. Max Mills and D. N. Ferguson toward Columbia Dak and a visit. party continues to Winnipeg then south. Patriots photo buyers from Chicago Tribune visit Hoover home. Mrs. Wm. J. Long and city editor Mirk Maloney collect material. Mrs. Rosa Beckout hosts party for Mrs. Anna Duncan with ice cream cake candy. attendees include Mesdames Rhodes Dougherty Holland Dunncan Emley Richards and Alice Holland. Music and social time with Regina.

Cleo Leech A. H. Welker Marshalltown LeGrand George Dunham Dillman Carlton Township Ladies Aid Quarry Chapel Virginia Dunham Soldiers Home E. W. Dunham E. G. Chantland Story City Truman Dunham Toronto Canada A.A. Piper H.S. Sickman Wilbur H. M. Armstrong Iowa Wm. H. Allen Chicago Mary Allen Fred Henry Belle Plaine Auto Corwin O'Neal W. H. Devine Jas. C. Noll Ida Grove J. L. Harrison Nashua Ina Devine the Ladies of the Christian Church L. E. Bigelow E. M. Mills Max Mills D. N. Ferguson Columbia Winnepeg Chicago Tribune Davis Hoovers Wm. J. Long Marjorie Peters Mirk Maloney Herbert Hoover Rosa Beckout Anna Duncan Mesdames John Rhodes Cal Dougherty Ben Holland Anina Dunncan Branch Emley Miss Richards Alice Holland

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