Rambling Country Outing Through Quarry And Marshalltown
The Reporter family describes a Sunday country outing through Quarry and Marshalltown visiting floral displays at Lin Knudson and Mertka lawns, noting wind damage from Friday night, a windy Iowa River, and a scenic but shifting route via Four Mile hill and a new paving project in State Center. They reminisce about childhood memories in Marshalltown, mention the Commons playground, and praise a preferred cut-off route past Bert Everist and White's filling station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarry
LeGrand
Lin Knudson
Louis Mertka
Iowa
Timber Creek
Main Street
Great Western Railroad
Marshalltown
Riverside Cemetery
North First Street
North Center
Ada Anson
Fox Farm
State Center
Jeff Meekins
Bert Everist
Great Western
White's
Twelfth Avenue
Local News and Personals Highlights from LeGrand
Local notes from LeGrand and surrounding areas include visits from Miss Helen Haynes of Garwin and Rev Chas Hammond of Wayne Nebraska. Families like Manship, Morse, Dougherty, and Beane are mentioned with teaching, marriage, and dinner events amid community notices and farm supply ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie
Omer Manship
Ames‘college
D. C. Morse
Des Moines
Chas. Herdman
L. W. Rhoades
Woodward
W. B. Rhoades
Fred Austin
Martha
Fred Jr
Edward
Marshalltown
Helen
Dorothy Beebe
Minnesota
Chas. Beane
Iowa
Patty’s
John Shelton
S. R. Piper
S. H. Gimre
A. H. Welker
Billa Smith
Clare Batesole
Harold Bentley
Oskaloosa
Chas. Hammond
Wayne
Neb
H. C. Herbert
James Dougherty
Clemens
Merle Frandie
Frank Frundie
Ira Antrum
LeGrand Friends Missionary Union
Riverview Park
Margaret Hoover
Irene Gibson
Hattie Haynes
Elizabeth Hoover
Nina Plummer
Raymond Manship
Ralph Beane
Irena Hibbs
Frances Beane
The Ladies Aid Verse on Adam and Columbus
A humorous verse extols the aid provided by women in biblical and historical tales. It claims Adam would be naked without the ladies and credits a Ladies Aid with supporting creation, faith, and church life, ending with a jab at Columbus’s achievements without such help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Thompson Iverson wedding at Friends church
Miss Edna Thompson daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Nels Thompson and Mr Iver G Iverson son of Mr and Mrs George S Iverson were married at the Friends parsonage in Marshalltown on Wednesday June 24 at 11 am. The single ring ceremony featured a white crepe gown with rhinestones and a bouquet of pink roses and babies breath. Attendants were Miss Alice Iverson and Vernon Thompson. After a luncheon the couple left for a short trip to Clear Lake and will reside on a farm near Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Iverson
Vernon Thompson
Gleat Lake
LeGrand
Dunbar
Lennox Kittenballers Defeat LeGrand 7 to 1 in League Showdown
Lennox triumphs 7 to 1 over LeGrand as Lukehart scatters hits and Mahle, Gaunt, and Radloff power the offense. Smaha keeps LeGrand in the game with a solid start but errors doom the visitors. Batteries Lennox Lukehart Markey LeGrand Smaha L Dunham Hibbs. Sunday guests list follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
LE Grand
Lennox Kittenballers
LeGrand
Smaha
Lukehart
D. Gaunt
D. Radloff
Mahle
Markey
L. Dunham
Hibbs
Mock wedding tops town hall shower for Doughertys
About 150 guests attended a miscellaneous shower at the town hall in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Dougherty. A mock wedding featured Miss Frances Tow as coordinator with participants including Donald Radloff as bride and Kathryn Gibson as groom, plus other roles and humorous mishaps. Light refreshments followed and many gifts were given to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Dougherty
Frances Tow
JB. H. Beane
Donald Radloff
Kathryn Gibson
Martha Devig
Floyd Cutler
Mary Perry
Alice Holland
Young Jimmycane Turmoil Levels Town Portrait
A powerful blast last Friday night caused extensive damage as trees were snapped across town. A box elder beside Friends church toppled, another near the post office fell, and a maple at Cal Dougherty place collapsed. Wires were disturbed, and debris scattered. Mr and Mrs C B Adair hosted Finley Helfinstine and wife from Sioux Falls on a return trip from Ohio, joined by daughter Ethel Fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Cal Dougherty
C. B. Adair
Finley Helfinstine
Sioux Falls
S. Oak
Ohio
Ethel Fortune
Hall of Fame Sermon at Friends Church Service
Rev. Taylor Guthrie leads the Friends Church service schedule with Bible School, morning worship, and a combined Wednesday prayer meeting. The notices include inspirational poems and a cordial welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
C. W. Johnson
Christian Church Service Schedule and Activities
The Christian Church lists a 10:00 Church School led by Supt Maude Gaunt, a 11:00 Morning Worship with the theme The Eternal Choice, a 7:00 Christian Endeavor with Leona Crow as president, and an 8:00 Evening Service. A Prayer Circle meets Wednesday at 8. All welcome to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Gaunt
Leona Crow
Carlton Brethren Church Sunday Activities and Talks
The Carlton Brethren Church hosts 10 a.m. Sunday School followed by an 11 o clock address by Rev Henry Poole a Northern Bible Society representative An illustrated lecture at 7 45 by Ray Poole titled How We Got the Bible and a 7 45 p m July 5 semi annual communion service described as a key event for parishioners The notices outline church education outreach and upcoming sacred observance by local clergy and speakers
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Henry Poole
Northern Bible Society
Ray Poole
Death of William Kempe former LeGrand lad
Telegram reports the death of William Kempe in St Paul under unclear circumstances. The 220 foot fall from a high bridge is described as self destruction by later developments. Brothers Harry and Frank Kempe travel to St Paul for funeral arrangements. Born July 22 1887 in LeGrand he grew up here learned telegraphy and later became an electrician. He married Mrs Madge McCune about thirteen years ago and left a comfortable home. no evident motive for the act is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
William Kempe
LeGrand
Herman
Anna Kempe
Harry Kempe
Frank Kempe
LeMat
Madge McCune
Pay Your Poll Tax During July Says Street Commissioner
Earl C Simms urges residents to pay the poll tax in July to avoid higher fees. Paying before August first costs 3 dollars, after that date 5 dollars. Mrs Kate Armstrong and her son John of Marshalltown visited Dave Himes on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Simms
Kate Armstrong
John
Marshalltown
Dave Himes
Philosophy of Life by Grippeded Boy
Tama News Herald shares a reflective piece by a 46 year old shut-in who argues life is what we make it. He praises cheerful resilience, notes God’s role, and credits his mother while contrasting negative thinkers with those who persevere. He cites examples of kindness, including a local man who changed after care for his paralyzed father. Let not your heart be troubled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama News
Herald
Ice Cream Social by LeGrand Lassies 4-H Club
The LeGrand Lassies 4-H club plans an ice cream social at Rock Valley School House on Wednesday July 1. All are invited to attend and support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand Lassies 4-H Club
Rock Valley School
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New State Center
Chas. O'Neal
Sumner
Helen Haynes
Garwin
Chas. Harvey and Son
Searsboro
Pennsylvania
Leova Crow
Floyd Batesole
Chas. L. Hammond
Wayne, Nebr
Jos. Smaha, Sr
Newhall
Gall C. T
Frank Gonser
Clear Lake
Léon Oakes
Borro
Eden
Columbus
Kittenball
James Rogers
E. E.holmes
Kuriger
Barbara
Isabel Rogers
Waterloo
Taylor Guthrie
Amy
Taylor
Young Jimmycane
Christian Church
Sarah M. Piper
Carlton Brethren Church
Alvin L. Moyer
Grippled Boy
Ernest D. Avary
Montour
Ice Crea Social
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