LeGrand Mourns Death of Longtime Railway Agent
George W. Renbarger, station agent at LeGrand for 28 years and a 36 year North Western Railway employee, died suddenly of heart failure on June 22 1933 at age 64. He lived in LeGrand most of his life, married Kitt Sullivan in 1879, and leaves a wife, son Wilbur Renbarger, daughter Hazel Darlin, three grandchildren, two brothers, and a wide circle of colleagues and friends. Burial followed a Christian church service in LeGrand with Masonic and Eastern Star participation.
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LeGrand
George W. Renbarger
Chicago and North Western Railway
William T. Hanks
North Western Railway
George W. Renberger
Galien
Mich
Kitt F. Sullivan
Wilbur
Renbarger
Lamoille
Hazel E. Darlin
Clinton
Darwin F
Wilda M. Renbarger
Tamoille
Merna £. Darlin
James Renbarger
John Renbarger
Kalamazoo
Des Moines
Ontario
Masonic Fraternity
Eastern Star
Modern Woolmen
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Republic Lodge
Jewell
Polar Star Lodge
LeGrand Lodge
Campbellite Christian Church
Christian Church
Guy W. Harvey
Friends Church
J. B. Speaker
The
Christian
Vince Polar Star Lodge
A. F
ASM. No. 113
Order of the Eastern Star
Harry E. Boote
State Center
Corney Leech
J. L. Harrison
A. T. Sawyer
R. M. Tweet
Peter Stewart
Corwin O'Neal
Jesus
Henry Brown
the Oaks
Geo. Sullivan
John
Benton Harbor
Jas. Deardorf
Ben
Abe Shook
Leo Springer
Greene
Auto Collision Sequel to Fatal Accident Reported
Dr and Mrs W W Southwick were in a rear end collision on Third Avenue viaduct Marshalltown returning from a burial service. Their Ford coupe was struck amidships by a westbound Chevrolet driven by a Marshall Grocer Co employee, causing damage but no serious injuries. The offender was fined 100 dollars with option to pay damages. case cited by Judge Tankersley Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamoille
Southwick
Marshalltown
Third Avenue
Marshall Oil Company
Marshall Grocer Co
Tankersley
Our Churches The Richest Fruitage Theme
A brief excerpt highlights the fruit of the Spirit as love joy peace longsuffering gentleness goodness faith meekness temperance, citing Galatians 5 22 23 to emphasize Christian virtues in church life.
Friends Church Worship and Prayer Schedule
Rev Guy W Harver pastor 8 10 a m Margaret Hoover superintendent Morning Worship 11 a m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m Chas Hibbs president Preaching services 8 00 Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday p m
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Margaret Hoover
Christian Endeavor
Chas. Hibbs
Christian Church House of Happiness Sunday Schedule
The bulletin lists a 10:00 Sunday School and an 11:00 to 8:00 preaching service with a 7:00 p.m. C. E. session led by Walter Kel Logge as president. A second preaching service is at 8:00 p.m. Midweek service is at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Go to church Sunday you’ll be happy Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Walter Kellogge
Mote Family Joins Wilsons and Macy Visit Bangor
Mr and Mrs J J Mote accompanied the Jas Wilson family of Marion township and Mr and Mrs G A Mote from the county seat to Bangor last Sunday. They spent the day with Mrs Sue Macy who then returned with the LeGrand contingent and is spending the week here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mote
Jas. Wilson
Marion Township
G. A. Mote
Open Air Concert Delivers for Town Folk Enjoying Ferguson Band
After a disappointing start, the open air concert drew a huge crowd on Thursday evening. About 180 autos passed by during the event with many more arriving as the concert continued. The Ferguson band under Director Kime performed around fifteen selections to widespread amusement. The next concert is slated for Thursday, July 12. Additionally, State Center Enterprise notes retirement of George W Cull, Lamoille Northwestern station agent, after thirty years, and W H Renbarger of LeGrand named to succeed him, with Cull moving back to Quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Band
Kime
West Main Street
Billick & Menship
State Center
George W Cull
Northwestern
Lamoille
W. H. Renbarger
LeGrand
Renbarger
George Renbarger
Cull
Quarry
Bids Sought For School Routes and Janitor 1923 24
LeGrand consolidated school invites bids for driving routes and for janitor duties for 1923 24. Bids due by 12 noon Monday July 2. School board reserves right to reject any or all bids. C D Harvey Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand Consolidated
C. D. Harvey
Sec’y
Town Voice Urges Support for Local Musicians
A booster article praises bands and concerts in the town, arguing public shows lift morale and bring crowds. It urges citizens and officials to encourage musicians, support music events, and foster a thriving local arts scene.
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LE Grand
Howard Sanders
Bartow
Lynnville
I. H. Billick
LeGrand Stone Co
LeGrand Central Exchange
M.t.‘Twedt
Bertram Twedt
Primghar
Chester Twedt
J.J. Stewart
Taday
Roy Moore
Fred Eastaton
Jake Shaffer
Stewart
G. W. Renbarger
Mrs. W. W. Southwick
Iowa River
Lincoln Highway
Tama
Tama Herald
Herschel
Auo
GW. Loesbe
LeGrand Shyings Bank
F. L. Richards
Clover and Son Leroy
Waterloo
Martin Omurdson
LeGrand Friends
O. W. Austin
Towa
Guy W. Harver
J. B. Speaie
House OF Happiness
Chicago and North Western System
O. By
United States
HIRST
Ferguson Community Band
P. Pat
Montour
Albion
Green Mount
Ferguson
Whitten
Conrad
Beaman
Bill Booster
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